2022 KIA RIO brake fluid

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Maintenance
Brake discs, pads and calipers
Check the pads for excessive wear,
discs for run out and wear, and
calipers for fluid leakage.
Exhaust pipe and muffler
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes,
muffler and hangers for cracks, dete-
rioration, or damage. Start the
engine and listen carefully for any
exhaust gas leakage. Tighten con-
nections or replace parts as neces-
sary.
Suspension mounting bolts
Check the suspension connections
for looseness or damage. Retighten
to the specified torque.
Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/lower arm ball joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine
off, check for excessive free-play in
the steering wheel.
Check the linkage for bends or dam-
age. Check the dust boots and ball
joints for deterioration, cracks, or
damage. Replace any damaged
parts.
Drive shafts and boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and
clamps for cracks, deterioration, or
damage. Replace any damaged
parts and, if necessary, repack the
grease.
Air conditioning refrigerant
Check the air conditioning lines and
connections for leakage and damage.
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CHECKING FLUID LEVELS
When checking engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid,
always be sure to clean the area
around any filler plug, drain plug, or
dipstick before checking or draining
any lubricant or fluid. This is espe-
cially important in dusty or sandy
areas and when the vehicle is used
on unpaved roads. Cleaning the plug
and dipstick areas will prevent dirt
and grit from entering the engine and
other mechanisms that could be
damaged.
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Maintenance
BRAKE FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)
Checking the brake fluid level
Check the fluid level in the reservoir
periodically. The fluid level should be
between the MAX (Maximum) and
MIN (Minimum) marks on the side of
the reservoir.
Before removing the reservoir cap
and adding brake fluid, clean the
area around the reservoir cap thor-
oughly to prevent brake fluid contam-
ination.If the level is low, add fluid until you
reach the MAX (Maximum) level. The
level will fall with accumulated
mileage. This is a normal condition
associated with the wear of brake lin-
ings. If the fluid level is excessively
low, have the brake system checked
by an authorized Kia dealer.
Use only the specified brake fluid.
(Refer to “Recommended lubricantsand capacities” in chapter 8.)
Never mix different types of fluid.
In the event the brake system
requires frequent additions of fluid,
the vehicle should be inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.
When changing and adding brake
fluid, handle it carefully. Do not let it
come in contact with your eyes. If
brake fluid should come in contact
with your eyes, immediately flush
them with a large quantity of fresh
tap water. Have your eyes examined
by a doctor as soon as possible.
Brake fluid which has been exposed
to open air for an extended time
should never be used as its quality
cannot be guaranteed. It should be
disposed of properly.
OYB076013CAUTION - brake fluid
Do not allow brake fluid to con-tact the vehicle's body paint, aspaint damage will result.
CAUTION - Proper fluid
Only use brake fluid in brakesystem. Small amounts ofimproper fluids (such as engineoil) can cause damage to thebrake system.
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CAUTION
To maintain your vehicle’s best
brake and ABS/ESC perform-ance, use Kia genuine brakefluid as in the specification.(Classification : FMVSS116 DOT-4)
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7105
Maintenance
Underbody maintenance
Road salt and other corrosive chemi-
cals are used in cold weather states to
melt snow and prevent ice accumula-
tion. If these chemicals are not regu-
larly removed, they will corrode the
vehicle underbody and over time dam-
age fuel lines, the fuel tank retention
system, the vehicle suspension, the
exhaust system, and even the body
frame. The National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration has warned all
vehicle owners of all brands of the
need to take the following steps:
 Wash the undercarriage of yourvehicle regularly during the winter
and whenever your vehicle has
been exposed to such salts or
chemicals.  Do a thorough washing of the
undercarriage at the end of the
winter.
 Use professional service techni- cians or governmental inspection
stations to annually inspect for cor-
rosion.
 Immediately seek an inspection of your vehicle if you become visually
aware of corrosion flaking or scal-
ing or if you become aware of a
change in vehicle performance,
such as soft or spongey brakes,
fluids leaking, impairment of direc-
tional control, suspension noises
or rattling metal straps.
Aluminum wheel maintenance
The aluminum wheels are coated
with a clear protective finish.
 Do not use any abrasive cleaner,polishing compound, solvent, or
wire brushes on aluminum wheels.
They may scratch the finish.
 Clean the wheel when it has cooled.
 Use only a mild soap or neutral detergent, and rinse thoroughly
with water. Also, be sure to clean
the wheels after driving on salted
roads. This helps prevent corro-
sion.
 Avoid washing the wheels with highspeed vehicle wash brushes.
 Do not use any alkaline or acid detergents as they may damage or
corrode aluminum wheels coated
with a clear protective finish.
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Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
LubricantVolumeClassification
Engine oil *1 *2 (drain and refill)
Smartstream G1.64.0 US qt. (3.8 l)Full synthetic API SN PLUS/SP or ILSAC
GF-6
Intelligent variable transmission6.87 US qt. (6.5 l)SP-CVT1*3
Coolant 5.81 US qt. (5.5 l)
Mixture of antifreeze and water
(Ethylene-glycol with phosphate
based coolant for cooling device)
Brake fluid0.7~0.8 US qt. (0.7~0.8 l)FMVSS116 DOT-4
Fuel11.9 US gal (45 l)Unleaded gasoline
To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use only lubricants of the proper quality.
The correct lubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results in improved fuel economy.
These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.
*1:Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.
*2:Requires < API SN PLUS (or above) Full synthetic> grade engine oil. If a lower grade engine oil (mineral oil including
Semisynthetic) is used, then the engine oil and engine oil filter must be replaced as indicated severe maintenance condition.
*3:Use only specified genuine Intelligent Variable Transmission(IVT) fluid. The use of non-specified fluid (even marked as compat-
ible with genuine) could result in shift quality deterioration and vibrations, eventually, the transmission failure.(Refer to
“Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items” in chapter 7.)
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Index
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Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint system ........3-34Adding equipment to or modifying your air bag-equipped vehicle ......................................................3-62
Air bag warning label ................................................3-62
Air bag warning light ..................................................3-38
Curtain air bag ............................................................3-54
Driver's and passenger's front air bag ........................3-49
How does the air bag system operate ........................3-35
Inflation and non-inflation conditions of the air bag..3-56
Occupant detection system ........................................3-41
Side air bag ................................................................3-52
SRS Care ....................................................................3-61\
SRS components and functions ..................................3-38
Air cleaner ....................................................................7-31\
Filter replacement ......................................................7-31
Air conditioning system ..................................................8-6
Appearance care ..........................................................7-102 Exterior care ..............................................................7-102
Interior care ..............................................................7-108
Automatic climate control system ..............................4-122 Activate upon washer fluid use ..............................4-134
Air Conditioning refrigerant label ............................4-133
Automatic heating and air conditioning ..................4-123
Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant and compressor lubricant ..............................................4-132
Climate control air filter ..........................................4-131 Manual heating and air conditioning ........................4-124
System operation ......................................................4-129
Battery........................................................................\
....7-39 For best battery service ..............................................7-39
Recharging the battery ................................................7-40
Reset items ..................................................................7-41
Before driving ..................................................................5-5 Before entering vehicle ................................................5-5
Before starting ............................................................5-5
Necessary inspections ................................................5-5
Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) ..........................5-65 Blind-Spot Collision Warning malfunction andlimitations ................................................................5-70
Blind-Spot Collision Warning operation ....................5-69
Blind-Spot Collision Warning settings ......................5-67
Detecting sensor ..........................................................5-66
Brake fluid ....................................................................7-27\
Checking the brake fluid level ....................................7-27
Brake system..................................................................5-25 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................................5-30
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............................5-31
Good braking practices ..............................................5-38
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) ..................................5-35
Parking brake ..............................................................5-27
Power brakes ............................................................5-25
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Wheel alignment and tire balance ............................7-45
Wheel replacement ....................................................7-47
Towing ........................................................................\
..6-29 Emergency towing ......................................................6-31
Removable towing hook (front)..................................6-30
Towing service ............................................................6-29
Trip computer ................................................................4-58 Service Mode (For type A cluster)..............................4-63
Trip information (Trip computer) ..............................4-58
Trunk (For 4 door) ........................................................4-24 Closing the trunk ........................................................4-24
Emergency trunk safety release ..................................4-25
Opening the trunk ......................................................4-24
Vehicle break-in process ..................................................1-5
Vehicle certification label ................................................8-9
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders ............1-6
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)..............................8-9
Vehicle load limit ........................................................5-115 Certification label......................................................5-118
Tire and loading information label ..........................5-115
Vehicle modifications ......................................................1-5
Vehicle weight ............................................................5-120 Base curb weight ......................................................5\
-120
Cargo weight ............................................................5-120
GAW (Gross axle weight) ........................................5-120 GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ..........................5-120
GVW (Gross vehicle weight) ..................................5-120
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ......................5-120
Vehicle curb weight ..................................................5-120
Warning and indicator lights..........................................4-78 Indicator Lights ..........................................................4-86
Warning lights ............................................................4-78
Washer fluid ..................................................................7-29 Checking the washer fluid level ..............................7-29
Weight/Volume ................................................................8-6
Windows ........................................................................\
4-33 Power windows ..........................................................4-34
Windshield defrosting and defogging..........................4-135 Automatic climate control system ............................4-136
Defogging logic ........................................................4-137
Manual climate control system ................................4-135
Winter driving ..............................................................5-110 Carry emergency equipment ....................................5-114
Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary ..............5-113
Check battery and cables ..........................................5-112
Check spark plugs and ignition system ....................5-113
Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath ........5-113
Don't let your parking brake freeze ..........................5-113
Snowy or Icy conditions ..........................................5-110
To keep locks from freezing ....................................5-113
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