Kia Sportage Qle PDF

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Maintenance
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 • Brake/Clutch fluid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-42

Maintenance services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 • Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-42
• Owner’s responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 • Brake discs, pads, calipers and rotors. . . . . . . . . . . . 8-42
• Owner maintenance precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 • Suspension mounting bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-42
Owner maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 • Steering gear box, linkage &
• Owner maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 boots/lower arm ball joint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-42
• Drive shafts and boots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-42
Scheduled maintenance service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
• Air conditioning refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-42
• Scheduled maintenanceservice precaution . . . . . . . . 8-11
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . 8-39 Engine oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-43
• Checking the engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-43
• Engine oil and filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-39
• Changing the engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-46
• Drive belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-39
• Fuel filter cartridge (for diesel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-39 Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-47
• Fuel filter (for gasoline) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-39 • Checking the coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-47
• Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-39 • Changing the coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-50
• Vapor hose (for gasoline engine) and fuel filler cap. 8-40 Brake/clutch fluid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-51
• Vacuum crankcase ventilation hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-40 • Checking the brake/clutch fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-51
• Air cleaner filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-40 Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-52
• Spark plugs (for gasoline engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-40 • Checking the washer fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-52
• Valve clearance (for gasoline engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-40
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Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-53
• Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-41 • Checking the parking brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-53
• Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-41 Fuel Filter (For Diesel). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-54
• Manual transaxle fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-41 • Draining water from the fuel filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-54
• Dual clutch transmission fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-41 • Fuel filter cartridge replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-54
• Automatic transaxle fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-41
• Brake hoses and lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-42
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Air cleaner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-55 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-79

• Filter replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-55 • Inner panel fuse replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-80
Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-57 • Engine compartment fuse replacement. . . . . . . . . . . 8-82
• Filter inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-57 • Fuse/relay panel description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-84
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-59 Light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-98
• Blade inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-59 • Bulb replacement precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-98
• Blade replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-59 • Light bulb position (Front). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-100
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-63 • Light bulb position (Rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-101
• For best battery service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-63 • Light bulb position (Side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-102
• Battery capacity label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-65 • Headlamp (HID type) bulb replacement . . . . . . . . 8-102
• Battery recharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-65 • Headlamp (High/Low beam) bulb replacement . . 8-103
• Reset items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-66 • Front turn signal lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . . 8-104
Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-67 • Position lamp + DRL bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . 8-105
• Tire care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-67 • Front fog lamp (Bulb and LED type) bulb
• Recommended cold tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . 8-67 replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-105
• Checking tire inflation pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-68 • Stop and tail lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . 8-106
• Tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-69 • Tail lamp (inside) bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-107
• Stop and tail lamp (LED type) bulb replacement. . 8-108
8 • Wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-70
• Back-up lamp and Rear turn signal lamp
• Tire replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-71
• Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-72 bulb replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-108
• Tire traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-73 • High mounted stop lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . 8-109
• Tire maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-73 • License plate lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . 8-109
• Tire sidewall labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-73 • Side repeater lamp (LED type) bulb replacement . . 8-110
• Low aspect ratio tire (if equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-77 • Side repeater lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement . 8-110
• Map lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-111
• Vanity mirror lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . 8-111

• Room lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-112
• Personal lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-112
• Glove box lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-113
• Tailgate room lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . 8-113
• Headlamp and front fog lamp aiming
(for Europe) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-114
Appearance care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-121
• Exterior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-121
• Interior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-127
Emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-128
• 1. Crankcase emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . 8-128
• 2. Evaporative emission control system . . . . . . . . . 8-128
• 3. Exhaust emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-129
• Lean NOx Trap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-132
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Maintenance
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
■ Gasoline Engine (Gamma 1.6L - GDI)
1. Engine coolant reservoir

2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir (if equipped)
4. Air cleaner
■ Gasoline Engine (Gamma 1.6L - TGDI) 5. Fuse box
6. Negative battery terminal
7. Positive battery terminal
8. Engine oil dipstick
9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
❈ The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
OQLE075092/OQLE075093
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Maintenance
■ Gasoline Engine (Nu 2.0L - MPI )

4. Air cleaner
■ Gasoline Engine (Theta II 2.4L - GDI) 5. Fuse box
OQLE075094/OQLE075095
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Maintenance
■ Diesel Engine (U2 1.7L)

4. Air cleaner
5. Fuse box
■ Diesel Engine (R 2.0L)
10. Fuel filter cartridge
OQL075077/OQL075076
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Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SERVICES
You should exercise the utmost care Owner’s responsibility Owner maintenance precautions
to prevent damage to your vehicle Improper or incomplete service may
and injury to yourself whenever per- ✽ NOTICE
result in problems. This section gives
forming any maintenance or inspec- Maintenance Service and Record instructions only for the maintenance
tion procedures. Retention are the owner's responsi- items that are easy to perform.
Inadequate, incomplete or insuffi- bility.
cient servicing may result in opera-
tional problems with your vehicle that We recommend in general that you ✽ NOTICE
could lead to vehicle damage, an have your vehicle serviced by an Improper owner maintenance dur-
accident, or personal injury. authorized Kia dealer. ing the warranty period may affect
You should retain documents that warranty coverage. For details, read
show proper maintenance has been the separate Warranty &
performed on your vehicle in accor- Maintenance book provided with the
dance with the scheduled mainte- vehicle. If you're unsure about any
nance service charts shown on the servicing or maintenance procedure,
following pages. we recommend that the system be
seviced by an authorized Kia dealer.
You need this information to estab-
lish your compliance with the servic-
ing and maintenance requirements
of your vehicle warranties.
Detailed warranty information is pro-
vided in your Warranty &
Maintenance book.
Repairs and adjustments required as
a result of improper maintenance or
a lack of required maintenance are
not covered when your vehicle is
covered by warranty.
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Maintenance
CAUTION (Continued)
WARNING
- Maintenance work • Do not put heavy objects or • When you remove the interior
apply excessive force on top of trim cover with a flat bed (-)
• Performing maintenance work driver, be careful not to dam-
on a vehicle can be dangerous. the engine cover (if equipped)
or fuel related parts. age the cover.
You can be seriously injured
while performing some mainte- • When you inspect the fuel • Be careful when you replace
nance procedures. If you lack system (fuel lines and fuel and clean bulbs to avoid
sufficient knowledge and expe- injection devices), we recom- burns or electrical shock.
rience or the proper tools and mend that you contact an
equipment to do the work, we authorized kia dealer.
recommend that the system be • Do not drive long time with the
servied by an authorized Kia engine cover (if equipped)
dealer. removed.
• Working under the hood with • When checking the engine
the engine running is danger- room, do not go near fire.
ous. It becomes even more
dangerous when you wear jew- Fuel, washer fluid, etc. are
elry or loose clothing. These flammable oils that may cause
can become entangled in mov- fire.
ing parts and result in injury. • Before touching the battery,
Therefore, if you must run the ignition cables and electrical
engine while working under the wiring, you should disconnect
hood, make certain that you the battery "-" terminal. You
remove all jewelry (especially may get an electric shock
rings, bracelets, watches, and from the electric current.
necklaces) and all neckties, (Continued)
scarves, and similar loose
clothing before getting near the
engine or cooling fans.
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Maintenance
OWNER MAINTENANCE
The following lists are vehicle checks Owner maintenance schedule While operating your vehicle:
and inspections that should be per- • Note any changes in the sound of
formed at the frequencies indicated
When you stop for fuel:
the exhaust or any smell of
to help ensure safe, dependable • Check the engine oil level.
exhaust fumes in the vehicle.
operation of your vehicle. • Check the coolant level in the
• Check for vibrations in the steering
Any adverse conditions should be coolant reservoir.
wheel. Notice any increased steer-
brought to the attention of your deal- • Check the windshield washer fluid ing effort or looseness in the steer-
er as soon as possible. level. ing wheel, or change in its straight-
These Owner Maintenance Checks • Look for low or under-inflated tires. ahead position.
are generally not covered by war- • Notice if your vehicle constantly turns
ranties and you may be charged for slightly or “pulls” to one side when
labor, parts and lubricants used. WARNING traveling on smooth, level road.
Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level when the • When stopping, listen and check
engine is hot. Scalding hot for unusual sounds, pulling to one
coolant and steam may blow side, increased brake pedal travel
out under pressure. This could or “hard-to-push” brake pedal.
cause burns or other serious • If any slipping or changes in the
injury. operation of your transaxle occurs,
check the transaxle fluid level.
• Check manual transaxle operation,
including clutch operation.
• Check the automatic transaxle P
(Park) function.
• Check the parking brake.
• Check for fluid leaks under your
vehicle (water dripping from the air
conditioning system during or after
use is normal).
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Maintenance
At least monthly: At least twice a year At least once a year:

• Check the coolant level in the (i.e., every Spring and Fall): • Clean the body and door drain
engine coolant reservoir. • Check the radiator, heater and air holes.
• Check the operation of all exterior conditioning hoses for leaks or • Lubricate the door hinges and
lights, including the stoplights, turn damage. checks, and hood hinges.
signals and hazard warning flash- • Check the windshield washer • Lubricate the door and hood locks
ers. spray and wiper operation. Clean and latches.
• Check the inflation pressures of all the wiper blades with clean cloth
• Lubricate the door rubber weather-
tires including the spare. dampened with washer fluid.
strips.
• Check the headlight alignment.
• Check the air conditioning system.
• Check the muffler, exhaust pipes,
• Inspect and lubricate the automat-
shields and clamps.
ic transaxle linkage and controls.
• Check the lap/shoulder belts for
• Clean the battery and terminals.
wear and function.
• Check the brake fluid level.
• Check for worn tires and loose
wheel lug nuts.
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Maintenance
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICE

Scheduled maintenance If your vehicle is operated under the
service precaution above conditions, you should
inspect, replace or refill more fre-
Follow the Normal Maintenance
quently than the following Normal
Schedule if the vehicle is usually
Maintenance Schedule. After the
operated where none of the following
periods or distance shown in the
conditions apply. If any of the follow-
chart, continue to follow the pre-
ing conditions apply, follow the
scribed maintenance intervals.
Maintenance Under Severe Usage
Conditions.
• Repeated short distance driving.
• Driving in dusty conditions or
sandy areas.
• Extensive use of brakes.
• Driving in areas where salt or other
corrosive materials are being used.
• Driving on rough or muddy roads.
• Driving in mountainous areas.
• Extended periods of idling or low
speed operation.
• Driving for a prolonged period in
cold temperatures and/or extreme-
ly humid climates.
• More than 50% driving in heavy
city traffic during hot weather
above 32°C (90°F).
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Maintenance
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline Engine [For Europe (Except Russia)]
The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission control and performance. Keep receipts for all
vehicle emission services to protect your warranty. Where both mileage and time are shown, the frequency of service is deter-
mined by whichever occurs first.
NO. ITEM REMARK

When adding coolant, use only deionized water or soft water for your vehicle and
*1 Coolant (Engine) never mix hard water in the coolant filled at the factory. An improper coolant
mixture can result in serious malfunction or engine damage.
*2 Differential oil (rear) (AWD) Differential oil should be changed anytime it has been submerged in water.
• Adjust alternator, water pump and air conditioner (if equipped) drive belt. Inspect and if
necessary repair or replace.
*3 Drive belts (Engine)
• Inspect drive belt tensioner, idler and alternator pulley and if necessary correct or
replace.
Dual clutch transmission Dual clutch transmission (DCT) fluid should be changed anytime it has been submerged
*4
(DCT) fluid in water.
Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before starting a long
*5 Engine oil and engine oil filter
trip.
• If the recommended oil is not available, replace engine oil and engine oil filter every
20,000 km or 12 months.
• The engine oil level should be checked regularly and maintained properly. Operating with an
Engine oil and engine oil filter
*6 insufficient amount oil can damage the engine, and such damage is not covered by warranty.
(For Diesel Engine)
• This maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. It is applicable only when using a
qualified fuel <"EN590 or equivalent">. If the diesel fuel specifications don't meet the
EN590, it must be replaced according to the severe maintenance schedule.
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Maintenance
NO. ITEM REMARK

Driving in summer season temperature over 40 °C (104 °F) (SAUDI, UAE, OMAN,
*7 KUWAIT, BAHRAIN, QATAR, IRAN, YEMEN ETC) or driving over 170 km/h (106 mile/h)
(For Middle East)
must conform the severe driving condition.
Kia recommends that you use unleaded gasoline which has an octane rating of RON
(Research Octane Number) 95 / AKI (Anti Knock Index) 91 or higher (for Europe) or
Octane Rating of RON (Research Octane Number) 91 / AKI (Anti-Knock Index) 87 or
higher (except Europe). For customers who do not use good quality gasolines including
*8 Fuel additives (Gasoline) fuel additives regularly, and have problems starting or the engine does not run smoothly,
one bottle of additives added to the fuel tank at every 15,000km (for Europe, Australia
and New Zealand)/ 5,000km (except Europe, Australia and New Zealand). Additives are
available from your authorized Kia dealer along with information on how to use them. Do
not mix other additives.
This maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. It is applicable only when using a
EN590, it must be replaced more frequently. If there are some important safety matters
*9 Fuel filter cartridge (Diesel)
like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc., replace the fuel
filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and we recommend that you con-
sult an authorized Kia dealer for details.
*10 Manual transaxle fluid Manual transaxle fluid should be changed anytime it has been submerged in water.
For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance
*11 Spark plug
of other items.
*12 Transfer case oil (AWD) Transfer case oil should be changed anytime it has been submerged in water.
Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary. We rec-
*13 Valve clearance
ommend that the system be checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
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Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline Engine [For Europe (Except Russia)]
INTERVALS
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 24 48 72 96 120 144 168 192
MAINTENANCE Miles×1,000 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160

ITEM Km×1,000 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240
Air cleaner filter I R I R I R I R
Air conditioner compressor/refrigerant (if equipped) I I I I I I I I
Automatic transaxle fluid (if equipped) No check, No service required
Battery condition I I I I I I I I
Brake discs and pads I I I I I I I I
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I I I I I I
Brake/clutch (if equipped) fluid R R R R R R R R
Climate control air filter (if equipped) R R R R R R R R
At first, Replace 210,000 km (140,000 miles) or 120 months
Coolant (Engine) * 1
after that, Replace every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months
At first, Inspect 60,000 km (40,000 miles) or 48 months
Cooling system
after that, Inspect every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months
Differential oil (rear) (AWD) *2 - I - I - I - I
Drive belts (Engine) *3
Drive shaft and boots I I I I I I I I
Dual clutch transmission (DCT) fluid (if equipped) *
4
- I - I - I - I
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace. R : Replace or change.
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INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE Months 24 48 72 96 120 144 168 192
ITEM Miles×1,000 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
Km×1,000 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240
Gamma 1.6L GDI R R R R R R R R
Gamma 1.6L T-GDI Replace every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months
Engine oil and engine oil filter *5
Nu 2.0L MPI Replace every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months
Theta II 2.4L GDI Replace every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months
Exhaust system I I I I I I I I
Fuel additives (Gasoline) *8 Add every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months
Fuel lines, hoses and connections - I - I - I - I
Fuel tank air filter - I - I - I - I
Intercooler, in/out hose,
Gamma 1.6L T-GDI Inspect every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12months
air intake hose
Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped) *10 - I - I - I - I
Parking brake I I I I I I I I
Propeller shaft (AWD) I I I I I I I I
Gamma 1.6L GDI Replace every 150,000 km (100,000 miles) or 120 months
Spark plugs *11
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INTERVALS
Months 24 48 72 96 120 144 168 192

ITEM Km×1,000 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots I I I I I I I I
Suspension ball joints I I I I I I I I
Tire (pressure & tread wear) I I I I I I I I
Transfer case oil (AWD) *12
- I - I - I - I
Vacuum hoses and crankcase ventilation hoses I I I I I I I I
Gamma 1.6L GDI - - I - - I - -
Valve clearance *13 Gamma 1.6L T-GDI - - I - - I - -
Theta II 2.4L GDI - - I - - I - -
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap - I - I - I - I
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Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions

- For Gasoline Engine [For Europe (Except Russia)]
MAINTENANCE DRIVING
MAINTENANCE ITEM MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
OPERATION CONDITION
A, B, C, D, E, F,
Gamma 1.6L GDI R Every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months
G, H, I, J, K, L
Engine oil and
engine oil filter Gamma 1.6L T-GDI A, B, C, D, E, F,
Nu 2.0L MPI R Every 7,500 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months
Theta II 2.4L GDI G, H, I, J, K, L
Replace more frequently
Air cleaner filter R C, E
depending on the condition
Spark plugs R B, H, I, L
C, D, E, F, G,
Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped) R Every 120,000 km (80,000 miles)
H, I, K
Dual clutch transmission (DCT) fluid C, D, E, F, G,
R Every 120,000 km (80,000 miles)
(if equipped) H, I, K
A, C, D, E, F,
Automatic transaxle fluid (if equipped) R Every 90,000 km (60,000 miles)
G, H, I, K
Inspect more frequently
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots I C, D, E, F, G
Suspension ball joints I C, D, E, F, G
Brake discs and pads, Inspect more frequently
I C, D, E, G, H
calipers and rotors depending on the condition
Brake drums and linings (if equipped) I C, D, E, G, H
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MAINTENANCE DRIVING
OPERATION CONDITION
Parking brake I C, D, G, H
Inspect more frequently C, D, E, F,
Drive shaft and boots I
depending on the condition G, H, I, K
Climate control air filter (if equipped) R C, E, G
Every 15,000 km
Propeller shaft (AWD) (if equipped) I C, E
(10,000 miles) or 12 months
C, D, E, F,
Rear differential oil (AWD) (if equipped) R Every 120,000 km (80,000 miles)
G, H, I, K
C, D, E, F,
Transfer case oil (AWD) (if equipped) R Every 120,000 km (80,000 miles)
G, H, I, K
Maintenance operation
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS

A : Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 8 km E : Driving in sandy areas
(5miles) in normal temperature or less than 16 km (10 F : More than 50 % driving in heavy city traffic during hot
miles) in freezing temperature. weather above 32 °C (90 °F)
B : Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long dis- G : Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads.
tances. H : Towing a trailer or using a camper on roof rack.
C : Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt- I : Driving for patrol car, taxi, commercial car or vehicle towing.
spread roads. J : Driving in very cold weather.
D : Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in K : Driving over 170 km/h (106 mile/h).
very cold weather L : Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions.
8 18
Maintenance
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline Engine [Except Europe (Including Russia)]
NO. ITEM REMARK

replace.
*4
trip.
(For Diesel Engine)
8 19
Maintenance
NO. ITEM REMARK

(For Middle East)
and New Zealand)/ 5,000km (except Europe, Australia and New Zealand).
Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer along with information on how to
use them. Do not mix other additives.
*11 Spark plug
of other items.
*13 Valve clearance
8 20
Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline Engine [Except Europe (Including Russia)]
INTERVALS
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
ITEM Km×1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
Except China, India,
I I R I I R I I
Middle East
Air cleaner filter
For China, India,
R R R R R R R R
Middle East
Brake/clutch (if equipped) fluid I R I R I R I R
Coolant (Engine) *1
Cooling system
Differential oil (rear) (AWD) *2 - - - I - - - I
Drive belts (Engine) *3 - I - I - I - I
Drive shaft and boots - I - I - I - I
8 21
Maintenance
INTERVALS
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
ITEM Km×1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
Dual clutch transmission (DCT) fluid (if equipped) *4
- - - I - - - I
Gamma 1.6L GDI Except Middle East and Central & South America :
Replace every 15,000 km(10,000 miles) or 12months
Nu 2.0L MPI
Engine oil and For Middle East and Central & South America :
engine oil filter *5 Theta II 2.4L GDI Replace every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 12 months *7
At first, replace at 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months
Gamma 1.6L T-GDI
after that, replace every 8,000 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months
Exhaust system - I - I - I - I
Add every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6months (For Australia and New
Fuel additives (Gasoline) *8
Zealand : Add every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12months)
Fuel filter (Gasoline) - I - R - I - R
Fuel lines, hoses and connections - - - I - - - I
Fuel tank air filter - I - R - I - R
Intercooler, in/out hose,
Gamma 1.6L T-GDI Inspect every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12months
air intake hose
Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped) *10 - - - I - - - I
Parking brake - I - I - I - I
Propeller shaft (AWD) - I - I - I - I
8 22
Maintenance
INTERVALS
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
ITEM Km×1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
Gamma 1.6L GDI Replace every 150,000 km (100,000 miles) or 120 months
Spark plugs *11
Transfer case oil (AWD) * 12
- - - I - - - I
Vacuum hoses and crankcase ventilation hoses I I I I I I I I
Gamma 1.6L GDI - - - - - I - -
Valve clearance * 13
Gamma 1.6L T-GDI - - - - - I - -
Theta II 2.4L GDI - - - - - I - -
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap - - - I - - - I
8 23
Maintenance

- For Gasoline Engine [Except Europe (Including Russia)]
MAINTENANCE DRIVING
OPERATION CONDITION
Except Middle East
A, B, C, D, E, F,
and Central & South R Every 7,500 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months
G, H, I, J, K, L
America
For Middle East and
Engine oil and A, B, C, D, E, F,
Central & South R Every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months
engine oil filter G, H, I, J, K, L
America
Gamma 1.6L T-GDI
A, B, C, D, E, F,
(Except Europe R Every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months
G, H, I, J, K, L
(Including Russia))
Spark plugs R B, H, I, L
C, D, E, F,
G, H, I, K
Dual clutch transmission (DCT) fluid C, D, E, F,
R Every 120,000 km (80,000 miles)
(if equipped) G, H, I, K
A, C, D, E,
F, G, H, I, K
8 24
Maintenance
MAINTENANCE DRIVING
OPERATION CONDITION
Brake discs and pads,
I Inspect more frequently depending on the condition C, D, E, G, H
calipers and rotors
Brake drums and linings (if equipped) I Inspect more frequently depending on the condition C, D, E, G, H
Parking brake I Inspect more frequently depending on the condition C, D, G, H
C, D, E, F,
Drive shaft and boots I Inspect more frequently depending on the condition
G, H, I, K
Climate control air filter (if equipped) R Inspect more frequently depending on the condition C, E, G
Propeller shaft (AWD) (if equipped) I Every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months C, E
Rear differential oil (AWD) C, D, E, F,
R Every 120,000 km (80,000 miles)
C, D, E, F,
G, H, I, K

A : Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 8 km E : Driving in sandy areas
(5miles) in normal temperature or less than 16 km (10 F : More than 50 % driving in heavy city traffic during hot
miles) in freezing temperature. weather above 32 °C (90 °F)
B : Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long dis- G : Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads.
tances. H : Towing a trailer or using a camper on roof rack.
C : Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt- I : Driving for patrol car, taxi, commercial car or vehicle towing.
D : Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in K : Driving over 170 km/h (106 mile/h).
very cold weather L : Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions.
8 25
Maintenance
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Diesel Engine [For Europe (Except Russia)]
NO. ITEM REMARK
When adding coolant, use only deionized water or soft water for your vehicle and never
*1 Coolant (Engine) mix hard water in the coolant filled at the factory. An improper coolant ixture can result
in serious malfunction or engine damage.
replace.
*4
trip.
(For Diesel Engine)
8 26
Maintenance
NO. ITEM REMARK

(For Middle East)
*11 Spark plug
of other items.
*13 Valve clearance
8 27
Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Diesel Engine [For Europe (Except Russia)]
INTERVALS
Months 24 48 72 96 120 144 168 192

ITEM Km×1,000 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240
Air cleaner filter I R I R I R I R

Brake/clutch (if equipped) fluid R R R R R R R R
Coolant (Engine) *1
Cooling system
Differential oil (rear) (AWD) *2 - I - I - I - I
after that, Inspect every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24months
Drive shaft and boots I I I I I I I I
8 28
Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Diesel Engine [For Europe (Except Russia)]
INTERVALS
Months 24 48 72 96 120 144 168 192

ITEM Km×1,000 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240
Dual clutch transmission (DCT) fluid (if equipped) * 4
- I - I - I - I
U-II 1.7 R R R R R R R R
Engine oil and engine oil filter *5,*6
R 2.0L R R R R R R R R
Exhaust system I I I I I I I I
Fuel filler cap (Diesel) - I - I - I - I
Fuel filter cartridge (Diesel) *9 I R I R I R I R
Fuel lines, hoses and connections I I I I I I I I
Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped) * 10
- I - I - I - I
Parking brake I I I I I I I I
Propeller shaft (AWD) I I I I I I I I
- I - I - I - I
8 29
Maintenance

- For Diesel Engine [For Europe (Except Russia)]
MAINTENANCE DRIVING
OPERATION CONDITION
Every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 A, B, C, D, E, F,
Engine oil and engine oil filter R
months G, H, I, J, K, L
C, D, E, F,
G, H, I, K
R Every 120,000 km (80,000 miles)
A, C, D, E,
F, G, H, I, K
Brake discs and pads, calipers and rotors I C, D, E, G, H
8 30
Maintenance
MAINTENANCE DRIVING
OPERATION CONDITION
C, D, E, F,
G, H, I, K
C, D, E, F,
G, H, I, K

A : Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 8 km F : More than 50 % driving in heavy city traffic during hot
(5miles) in normal temperature or less than 16 km (10 weather above 32 °C (90 °F)
miles) in freezing temperature. G : Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads.
B : Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long dis- H : Towing a trailer or using a camper on roof rack.
tances. I : Driving for patrol car, taxi, commercial car or vehicle tow-
C : Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt- ing.
D : Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or K : Driving over 170 km/h (106 mile/h).
in very cold weather L : Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions.
E : Driving in sandy areas
8 31
Maintenance
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Diesel Engine [Except Europe (Including Russia)]
NO. ITEM REMARK
replace.
*4
trip.
(For Diesel Engine)
8 32
Maintenance
NO. ITEM REMARK

(For Middle East)
*11 Spark plug
of other items.
*13 Valve clearance
8 33
Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Diesel Engine [Except Europe (Including Russia)]
INTERVALS
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
ITEM Km×1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
Except China, India,
I I R I I R I I
Middle East
Air cleaner filter
For China, India,
R R R R R R R R
Middle East
Brake/clutch (if equipped) fluid I R I R I R I R
Coolant (Engine) *1
Cooling system
Differential oil (rear) (AWD) *2 - - - I - - - I
8 34
Maintenance
INTERVALS
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
ITEM Km×1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
For Russia, Australia and New Zealand : At first, Inspect 90,000 km
(60,000 miles) or 48 months after that,
Inspect every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months
Except Russia, Australia and New Zealand : At first, Inspect 80,000 km
(50,000 miles) or 48 months after that,
Inspect every 20,000 km (12,500 miles) or 12 months
Drive shaft and boots - I - I - I - I
Dual clutch transmission (DCT) fluid (if equipped) *4
- I - I - I - I
For Russia, Australia and New Zealand :
U-II 1.7
Except Russia, Australia and New Zealand :
Engine oil and engine oil Replace every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 12 months
filter *5 For Russia, Australia and New Zealand :
R 2.0L
Except Russia, Australia and New Zealand :
Replace every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 12 months
Exhaust system - I - I - I - I
Fuel filler cap (Diesel) - - - I - - - I
Fuel filter cartridge (Diesel) *
9
- I - R - I - R
8 35
Maintenance
INTERVALS
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
ITEM Km×1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
Fuel lines, hoses and connections - I - I - I - I
Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped) *
10
- - - I - - - I
Parking brake - I - I - I - I
Propeller shaft (AWD) - I - I - I - I
- - - I - - - I
8 36
Maintenance

- For Diesel Engine [Except Europe (Including Russia)]
MAINTENANCE DRIVING
OPERATION CONDITION
For Russia, Australia A, B, C, D, E, F,
R Every 7,500 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months
Engine oil and and New Zealand G, H, I, J, K, L
engine oil filter Except Russia, Australia A, B, C, D, E, F,
R Every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months
and New Zealand G, H, I, J, K, L
C, D, E, F,
G, H, I, K
R Every 120,000 km (80,000 miles)
A, C, D, E,
F, G, H, I, K
Brake discs and pads, calipers and rotors I C, D, E, G, H
8 37
Maintenance
MAINTENANCE DRIVING
OPERATION CONDITION
C, D, E, F,
G, H, I, K
C, D, E, F,
G, H, I, K

A : Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 8 km F : More than 50 % driving in heavy city traffic during hot
(5miles) in normal temperature or less than 16 km (10 weather above 32 °C (90 °F)
miles) in freezing temperature. G : Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads.
B : Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long dis- H : Towing a trailer or using a camper on roof rack.
tances. I : Driving for patrol car, taxi, commercial car or vehicle tow-
C : Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt- ing.
D : Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or K : Driving over 170 km/h (106 mile/h).
in very cold weather L : Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions.
E : Driving in sandy areas
8 38
Maintenance
EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS

Engine oil and filter Fuel filter cartridge (for diesel) Fuel lines, fuel hoses and con-
The engine oil and filter should be A clogged filter can limit the speed at nections
changed at the intervals specified in which the vehicle may be driven, Check the fuel lines, fuel hoses and
the maintenance schedule. If the damage the emission system and connections for leakage and dam-
vehicle is being driven in severe con- cause multiple issues such as hard age. We recommend that the fuel
ditions, more frequent oil and filter starting. If an excessive amount of lines, fuel hoses and connections be
changes are required. foreign matter accumulates in the replaced by an authorized Kia dealer.
fuel tank, the filter may require
replacement more frequently.
Drive belts WARNING - Diesel only
After installing a new filter, run the
Inspect all drive belts for evidence of engine for several minutes, and Never work on the injection sys-
cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oil check for leaks at the connections. tem with the engine running or
saturation and replace if necessary. within 30 seconds after shutting
Drive belts should be checked peri- We recommend that the fuel filter be off the engine. High pressure
odically for proper tension and replaced by an authorized Kia dealer. pump, rail, injectors and high
adjusted as necessary. pressure pipes are subject to
Fuel filter (for gasoline) high pressure even after the
engine stops. The fuel jet pro-
CAUTION Kia gasoline vehicle is equipped a duced by fuel leaks may cause
When you are inspecting the lifetime fuel filter that integrated with serious injury, if it touches the
belt, place the ignition the fuel tank. Regular maintenance body. People using pacemakers
or replacement is not needed but should not more move than 30
switch in the LOCK/OFF or ACC
depends on fuel quality. If there are cm closer to the ECU or wiring
position.
some important safety matters like harness within the engine room
fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of while the engine is running,
power, hard starting problem etc, fuel since the high currents in the
filter inspection or replace is needed. Common Rail system produce
We recommend that the fuel filter be considerable magnetic fields.
Inspected or replaced by an author-
ized Kia dealer.
8 39
Maintenance
Vapor hose (for gasoline Vacuum crankcase ventilation Air cleaner filter
engine) and fuel filler cap hoses (if equipped) We recommend that the air cleaner
The vapor hose and fuel filler cap Inspect the surface of hoses for evi- filter be replaced by an authorized
should be inspected at those inter- dence of heat and/or mechanical Kia dealer.
vals specified in the maintenance damage. Hard and brittle rubber,
schedule. Make sure that a new cracking, tears, cuts, abrasions, and
vapor hose or fuel filler cap is cor- excessive swelling indicate deterio- Spark plugs
rectly replaced. ration. Particular attention should be (for gasoline engine)
paid to examine those hose surfaces Make sure to install new spark plugs
nearest to high heat sources, such of the correct heat range.
as the exhaust manifold.
Inspect the hose routing to assure
that the hoses do not come in con- WARNING
tact with any heat source, sharp Do not disconnect and inspect
edges or moving component which spark plugs when the engine is
might cause heat damage or hot. You may burn yourself.
mechanical wear. Inspect all hose
connections, such as clamps and
couplings, to make sure they are
secure, and that no leaks are pres- Valve clearance
ent. Hoses should be replaced (for gasoline engine)
immediately if there is any evidence Inspect for excessive valve noise
of deterioration or damage. and/or engine vibration and adjust if
necessary. We recommend that the
system be serviced by an authorized
Kia dealer.
8 40
Maintenance
Cooling system Dual clutch transmission fluid ✽ NOTICE

Check the cooling system compo- (if equipped) Automatic transaxle fluid color is
nents, such as the radiator, coolant Inspect the dual clutch transmission basically red.
reservoir, hoses and connections for fluid according to the maintenance As the vehicle is driven, the auto-
leakage and damage. Replace any schedule. matic transaxle fluid will begin to
damaged parts. look darker. It is normal condition
and you should not judge the need to
Automatic transaxle fluid replace the fluid based upon the
Coolant (if equipped) changed color.
The coolant should be changed at Automatic transaxle fluid should not
the intervals specified in the mainte- be checked under normal usage
nance schedule. conditions. CAUTION
We recommend that the automatic The use of a non-specified fluid
Manual transaxle fluid transmission fluid changed by an could result in transaxle mal-
authorized Kia dealer according to function and failure.
(if equipped)
the maintenance schedule. Use only specified automatic
Inspect the manual transaxle fluid transaxle fluid. (Refer to
according to the maintenance sched- “Recommended lubricants and
ule. capacities” in chapter 9.)
8 41
Maintenance
Brake hoses and lines Brake discs, pads, calipers Steering gear box, linkage &
Visually check for proper installation, and rotors boots/lower arm ball joint
chafing, cracks, deterioration and Check the pads for excessive wear, With the vehicle stopped and engine
any leakage. Replace any deteriorat- discs for run out and wear, and off, check for excessive free-play in
ed or damaged parts immediately. calipers for fluid leakage. the steering wheel.
For more information on checking Check the linkage for bends or dam-
Brake/Clutch fluid the pads or lining wear limit, we rec- age. Check the dust boots and ball
(if equipped) ommend to refer to the Kia web site. joints for deterioration, cracks, or dam-
(http://brakemanual.kia.co.kr) age. Replace any damaged parts.
Check the brake/clutch fluid level in
the brake/clutch fluid reservoir. The
level should be between “MIN” and Suspension mounting bolts Drive shafts and boots
“MAX” marks on the side of the Check the drive shafts, boots and
reservoir. Use only hydraulic Check the suspension connections
for looseness or damage. Retighten clamps for cracks, deterioration, or
brake/clutch fluid conforming to DOT damage. Replace any damaged parts
3 or DOT 4 specification. to the specified torque.
and, if necessary, repack the grease.
Parking brake Air conditioning refrigerant

Inspect the parking brake system (if equipped)
including the parking brake lever (or Check the air conditioning lines and
pedal) and cables. connections for leakage and damage.
8 42
Maintenance
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil level 1. Be sure the vehicle is on level
ground.
■ Gasoline Engine (Gamma 1.6L - GDI) ■ Gasoline Engine (Theta II 2.4L - GDI)
2. Start the engine and allow it to
reach normal operating tempera-
ture.
3. Turn the engine off and wait for a
few minutes (about 5 minutes) for
the oil to return to the oil pan.
4. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean,
and re-insert it fully.
OQLE075096 OQLE075099
■ Gasoline Engine (Gamma 1.6L - TGDI) ■ Diesel Engine (U2 1.7L)
WARNING - Radiator hose
Be very careful not to touch the
radiator hose when checking or
adding the engine oil as it may
be hot enough to burn you.
5. Pull the dipstick out again and

OQLE075097 OQL075004 check the level. The level should
■ Gasoline Engine (Nu 2.0L - MPI ) ■ Diesel Engine (R 2.0L) be between F (Full) and L (Low).
OQLE075098 OQL075003
8 43
Maintenance
CAUTION CAUTION - Diesel engine

• Do not overfill the engine oil. It Overfilling the engine oil may
may damage the engine. cause severe dieseling due to
• Do not spill engine oil, when churning effect. It may lead to
adding or changing engine oil. engine damage accompanied
If you drop the engine oil on with abrupt engine speed incre-
the engine room, wipe it off ment, combustion noise and
immediately. white smoke emission.
• When you wipe the oil level
gauge, you should wipe it with
a clean cloth. When mixed
with debris, it can cause
engine damage.
8 44
Maintenance
■ Gasoline Engine (Gamma 1.6L - GDI) ■ Gasoline Engine (THETA 2.4L - GDI) If it is near or at L (Low), add enough
oil to bring the level to F (Full). Do
not overfill.
Use a funnel to help prevent oil

from being spilled on engine com-
ponents.
Use only the specified engine oil.

OQLE075100 OQLE075103 (Refer to “Recommended lubricants
■ Gasoline Engine (Gamma 1.6L - TGDI) ■ Diesel Engine (U2 1.7L)
and capacities” in chapter 9.)
OQLE075101 OQL075006
■ Gasoline Engine (Nu 2.0L - MPI) ■ Diesel Engine (R 2.0L)
OQLE075102 OQL075005
8 45
Maintenance
Changing the engine oil and

filter
We recommend that the engine oil
and filter be replaced by an author-
ized Kia dealer.
WARNING
Used engine oil may cause skin
irritation or cancer if left in con-
tact with the skin for prolonged
periods of time. Used engine oil
contains chemicals that have
caused cancer in laboratory
animals. Always protect your
skin by washing your hands
thoroughly with soap and warm
water as soon as possible after
handling used oil.
8 46
Maintenance
ENGINE COOLANT
The high-pressure cooling system Checking the coolant level (Continued)
has a reservoir filled with year round
antifreeze coolant. The reservoir is When you are sure all the
filled at the factory. WARNING pressure has been released,
Removing radiator press down on the cap, using
Check the antifreeze protection and
cap a thick towel, and continue
coolant level at least once a year, at
turning counterclockwise to
the beginning of the winter season,
remove it.
and before traveling to a colder cli-
mate. • Even if the engine is not oper-
• Never attempt to remove the ating, do not remove the radi-
radiator cap while the engine ator cap or the drain plug
CAUTION is operating or hot. Doing so while the engine and radiator
• When the engine overheats might lead to cooling system are hot. Hot coolant and
from low engine coolant, sud- and engine damage. Also, hot steam may still blow out
denly adding engine coolant coolant or steam could cause under pressure, causing seri-
may cause cracks in the serious personal injury. ous injury.
engine. To prevent damage, • Turn the engine off and wait
add engine coolant slowly in until it cools down. Use
small quantities. extreme care when removing
• Do not drive with no engine the radiator cap. Wrap a thick
coolant. It may cause water towel around it, and turn it
pump failure and engine counterclockwise slowly to
seizure, etc. the first stop. Step back while
the pressure is released from
the cooling system.
(Continued)
8 47
Maintenance
WARNING
The electric motor
(cooling fan) is con-
trolled by engine
coolant temperature,
refrigerant pressure
and vehicle speed. It may some-
times operate even when the
engine is not running. Use
extreme caution when working
near the blades of the cooling OQLE075007 OQLE075008
fan so that you are not injured Check the condition and connections If the coolant level is low, add enough
by a rotating fan blades. As the of all cooling system hoses and distilled (deionized) or soft water. Bring
engine coolant temperature heater hoses. Replace any swollen the level to MAX, but do not overfill.
decreases, the electric motor or deteriorated hoses.
will automatically shut off. This If frequent additions are required, we
is a normal condition. The coolant level should be filled recommend that the system be
between MAX and MIN marks on the inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
If your vehicle is equipped with side of the coolant reservoir when
GDI, the electric motor (cooling the engine is cool.
fan) may operate until you dis-
connect the negative battery
cable.
8 48
Maintenance
✽ NOTICE ■ Engine room rear view Recommended engine coolant

Make sure the coolant cap is proper- • When adding coolant, use only
ly closed after refill of coolant. deionized water or soft water for
Otherwise the engine could be over- your vehicle and never mix hard
heated while driving. water in the coolant filled at the fac-
tory. An improper coolant mixture
■ Engine room front view
can result in serious malfunction or
engine damage.
• The engine in your vehicle has alu-
minum engine parts and must be
protected by an ethylene-glycol
OQLE075073 with phosphate based coolant to
2. Make sure that the tiny protru- prevent corrosion and freezing.
sions inside the coolant cap • DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol
should be securely interlocked. coolant or mix them with the spec-
ified coolant.
• Do not use a solution that contains
OQL075072 more than 60% antifreeze or less
than 35% antifreeze, which would
1. Check if the radiator cap label is reduce the effectiveness of the
straight In front. solution.
8 49
Maintenance
For mixture percentage, refer to the Changing the coolant

following table. We recommend that the coolant be
Mixture Percentage replaced by an authorized Kia dealer.
Ambient (volume)
Temperature
Antifreeze Water CAUTION
-15°C (5°F) 35 65
Put a thick cloth around the
-25°C (-13°F) 40 60 radiator cap before refilling the
-35°C (-31°F) 50 50 coolant in order to prevent the
-45°C (-49°F) 60 40 coolant from overflowing into
engine parts such as the alter-
nator.
WARNING - Coolant
• Do not use radiator coolant or
antifreeze in the washer fluid
reservoir.
• Radiator coolant can severely
obscure visibility when
sprayed on the windshield
and may cause loss of vehicle
control or damage the paint
and body trim.
8 50
Maintenance
BRAKE/CLUTCH FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)

Checking the brake/clutch If the fluid level is excessively low, we
fluid level recommend that the system be WARNING - Brake /
checked by an authorized Kia dealer. clutch fluid
When changing and adding
Use only the specified brake fluid. brake/clutch fluid, handle it
(Refer to “Recommended lubricants carefully. Do not let it come in
or capacities” in chapter 9.) contact with your eyes. If
brake/clutch fluid should come
in contact with your eyes, imme-
Never mix different types of fluid. diately flush them with a large
quantity of fresh tap water. Have
WARNING your eyes examined by a doctor
- Loss of brake/clutch fluid as soon as possible.
OQL075009 In the event the brake/clutch
system requires frequent addi- CAUTION
Check the fluid level in the reservoir tions of fluid, we recommend
periodically. The fluid level should be that the system be inspected by Do not allow brake/clutch fluid
between MAX and MIN marks on the an authorized Kia dealer. to contact the vehicle's body
side of the reservoir. paint, as paint damage will
Before removing the reservoir cap result. Brake/clutch fluid, which
and adding brake/clutch fluid, clean has been exposed to open air
the area around the reservoir cap for an extended time should
thoroughly to prevent brake/clutch never be used as its quality can-
fluid contamination. not be guaranteed. It should be
If the level is low, add fluid to the properly disposed. Don't put in
MAX level. The level will fall with the wrong kind of fluid. A few
accumulated mileage. This is a nor- drops of mineral-based oil, such
mal condition associated with the as engine oil, in your brake/
wear of the brake linings. clutch system can damage
brake/clutch system parts.
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Maintenance
WASHER FLUID
Checking the washer fluid level
WARNING - Coolant
• Do not use radiator coolant or
antifreeze in the washer fluid
reservoir.
• Radiator coolant can severely
obscure visibility when
sprayed on the windshield
and may cause loss of vehicle
control or damage to paint
and body trim.
• Windshield Washer fluid
OQL075010 agents contain some amounts
of alcohol and can be flamma-
The reservoir is translucent so that ble under certain circum-
you can check the level with a quick stances. Do not allow sparks
visual inspection. or flame to contact the washer
Check the fluid level in the washer fluid or the washer fluid reser-
fluid reservoir and add fluid if neces- voir. Damage to the vehicle or
sary. Plain water may be used if occupants could occur.
washer fluid is not available. • Windshield washer fluid is
However, use washer solvent with poisonous to humans and ani-
antifreeze characteristics in cold cli- mals. Do not drink and avoid
mates to prevent freezing. contacting windshield washer
fluid. Serious injury or death
could occur.
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Maintenance
PARKING BRAKE
Checking the parking brake Type B
Type A
OQL075011
OQL075012 Check the stroke of the parking
Check whether the stroke is within brake by counting the number of
specification when the parking brake “clicks’’ heard while fully applying it
pedal is depressed with 20 kg (44 from the released position. Also, the
lbs, 196 N) of force. Also, the parking parking brake alone should securely
brake alone should securely hold the hold the vehicle on a fairly steep
vehicle on a fairly steep grade. If the grade. If the stroke is more or less
stroke is more or less than specified, than specified, we recommend that
we recommend that the system be the system be serviced by an author-
serviced by an authorized Kia dealer. ized Kia dealer.
Stroke : 4~5 notch Stroke : 6~7 “clicks’’ at a force of

20 kg (44 lbs, 196 N).
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Maintenance
FUEL FILTER (FOR DIESEL)

Draining water from the fuel Fuel filter cartridge replacement
filter
The fuel filter for diesel engine plays
an important role of separating water
from fuel and accumulating the water
in its bottom.
If water accumulates in the fuel filter,
the warning light comes on when the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
If this warning light illumi-
nates, take your car to an
authorized Kia dealer and
have drain the water and OQL075013
checked the system.
✽ NOTICE
CAUTION When replacing the fuel filter car-
If the water accumulated in the tridge, we recommend that you use
fuel filter is not drained at prop- parts for replacement from an
er times, damages to the major authorized Kia dealer.
parts such as the fuel system
can be caused by water perme-
ation in the fuel filter.
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Maintenance
AIR CLEANER
Filter replacement
OQL075016
OQL075015
OQL075014 1. Pull out the air cleaner cover.

It must be replaced when necessary,
and should not be washed.
You can clean the filter when inspect-
ing the air cleaner element.
Clean the filter by using compressed
air.
OQL075017
2. Unlock by turning the locking lever
downward.
3. Pull the air cleaner filter to replace.
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Maintenance
Replace the filter according to the

Maintenance Schedule.
If the vehicle is operated in extreme-
ly dusty or sandy areas, replace the
element more often than the usual
recommended intervals. (Refer to
“Maintenance under severe usage
conditions” in this chapter.)
CAUTION
OQL075057 • Do not drive with the air clean-
er removed; this will result in
4. Pull up the lever (1) to the LOCK excessive engine wear.
position.
• When removing the air cleaner
5. Rise up the cover (2) until the filter, be careful that dust or
hooks on the cover are securely dirt does not enter the air
fastened into the latches (3). intake, or damage may result.
6. Check if the cover is firmly • We recommend that you use
installed. parts for replacement from an
authorized Kia dealer.
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Maintenance
CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER

Filter inspection
The climate control air filter should
be replaced according to the mainte-
nance schedule. If the vehicle is
operated in severely air-polluted
cities or on dusty rough roads for a
long period, it should be inspected
more frequently and replaced earlier.
When you replace the climate control
air filter, replace it performing the fol-
lowing procedure, and be careful to
avoid damaging other components. OQL075019 OQL075018
1. Open the glove box and remove 2. With the glove box open, pull the
the stoppers on both sides. support strap (1).
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Maintenance
OQL075020 OQL075021
3. Remove the climate control air fil- 4. Replace the climate control air fil-
ter cover while pressing the lock ter.
on the left side of the cover. 5. Reassemble in the reverse order
of disassembly.
✽ NOTICE
When replacing the climate control
air filter install it properly.
Otherwise, the system may produce
noise and the effectiveness of the fil-
ter may be reduced.
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Maintenance
WIPER BLADES
Blade inspection Contamination of either the wind- Blade replacement
shield or the wiper blades with for- When the wipers no longer clean
eign matter can reduce the effective- adequately, the blades may be worn
ness of the windshield wipers. or cracked, and require replacement.
Common sources of contamination
are insects, tree sap, and hot wax
treatments used by some commer- CAUTION
cial car washes. If the blades are not To prevent damage to the wiper
wiping properly, clean both the win- arms or other components, do
dow and the blades with a good not attempt to move the wipers
cleaner or mild detergent, and rinse manually.
thoroughly with clean water.
1JBA5122
CAUTION CAUTION
✽ NOTICE To prevent damage to the wiper The use of a non-specified
blades, do not use gasoline, wiper blade could result in
Commercial hot waxes applied by kerosene, paint thinner, or other wiper malfunction and failure.
automatic car washes have been solvents on or near them.
known to make the windshield diffi-
cult to clean.
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Maintenance
Front windshield wiper blade
1JBA7037
OHM078059
1LDA5023 Type B
Type A 1. Raise the wiper arm.
1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the
wiper blade assembly to expose CAUTION
the plastic locking clip. Do not allow the wiper arm to
fall against the windshield,
CAUTION since it may chip or crack the
1JBA7038 windshield.
Do not allow the wiper arm to
fall against the windshield, 2. Compress the clip and slide the
since it may chip or crack the blade assembly downward.
windshield. 3. Lift it off the arm.
4. Install the blade assembly in the
reverse order of removal.
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Maintenance
Rear window wiper blade
OSBL071001
OSBL071002
4. Push down the wiper arm (3) and OHM078062
install the new blade assembly in
the reverse order of removal. 1. Raise the wiper arm and pull out
the wiper blade assembly.
5. Return the wiper arm on the wind-
shield.
OSBL071003
2. Turn the wiper blade clip. Then lift
up the blade clip.
3. Push the clip (1) and push up the
wiper arm (2).
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Maintenance
OHM078063
2. Install the new blade assembly by
inserting the center part into the
slot in the wiper arm until it clicks
into place.
3. Make sure the blade assembly is
installed firmly by trying to pull it
slightly.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms
or other components, we recommend
that the wiper blade be replaced by
an authorized Kia dealer.
8 62
Maintenance
BATTERY
For best battery service ✽ NOTICE
Basically equipped battery is main- WARNING - Battery
tenance free type. If your vehicle is dangers
equipped with the battery marked Always read the follow-
with LOWER and UPPER on the ing instructions carefully
side, you can check the electrolyte when handling a battery.
level. The electrolyte level should be Keep lighted cigarettes
between LOWER and UPPER. If and all other flames or
the electrolyte level is low, it needs to sparks away from the
add distilled (demineralized) water battery.
(Never add sulfuric acid or other
electrolyte). When refill, be careful Hydrogen, a highly com-
not to splash the battery and adja- bustible gas, is always
OQL075022
cent components. And do not over- present in battery cells
• Keep the battery securely mounted. fill the battery cells. It can cause cor- and may explode if ignit-
• Keep the battery top clean and dry. rosion on other parts. After then ed.
ensure that tighten the cell caps. We Keep batteries out of the
• Keep the terminals and connec- recommend that you contact an
tions clean, tight, and coated with reach of children
authorized Kia dealer. because batteries con-
petroleum jelly or terminal grease.
• Rinse any spilled electrolyte from tain highly corrosive
the battery immediately with a SULFURIC ACID. Do not
solution of water and baking soda. allow battery acid to
contact your skin, eyes,
• If the vehicle is not going to be clothing or paint finish.
used for an extended time, discon-
nect the battery cables. (Continued)
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Maintenance
(Continued) (Continued) CAUTION

If any electrolyte gets The battery contains • When you don’t use the vehi-
into your eyes, flush your lead. Do not dispose of it cle for a long time in the low
eyes with clean water for after use. We recommend temperature area, separate
at least 15 minutes and that you contact an the battery and keep it
get immediate medical authorized Kia dealer. indoors.
attention. • When lifting a plastic-cased • Always charge the battery
If electrolyte gets on your battery, excessive pressure fully to prevent battery case
skin, thoroughly wash on the case may cause battery damage in low temperature
the contacted area. If you acid to leak, resulting in per- area.
feel pain or burning sen- sonal injury. Lift with a battery
carrier or with your hands on • If you connect unauthorized
sation, get medical atten- electronic devices to the bat-
tion immediately. opposite corners.
tery, the battery may be dis-
• Never attempt to recharge the charged. Never use unautho-
Wear eye protection when battery when the battery
charging or working near rized devices.
cables are connected.
a battery. Always provide
ventilation when working • The electrical ignition system
in an enclosed space. works with high voltage.
Never touch these compo-
An inappropriately dis- nents with the engine running
posed battery can be or the ignition switched on.
harmful to the environ- Failure to follow the above
ment and human health. warnings can result in serious
Dispose the battery bodily injury or death.
according to your local
law(s) or regulation.
(Continued)
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Maintenance
Battery capacity label Battery recharging

■ Example Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,
WARNING - Recharging
calcium-based battery. battery
• If the battery becomes discharged When recharging the battery,
in a short time (because, for exam- observe the following precau-
ple, the headlights or interior lights tions:
were left on while the vehicle was • The battery must be removed
not in use), recharge it by slow from the vehicle and placed in
charging (trickle) for 10 hours. an area with good ventilation.
• If the battery gradually discharges • Do not allow cigarettes, sparks,
because of high electric load while or flame near the battery.
the vehicle is being used, recharge • Watch the battery during
OUM074113L it at 20-30A for two hours. charging, and stop or reduce
❈ The actual battery label in the vehicle may the charging rate if the battery
differ from the illustration. cells begin gassing (boiling)
violently or if the temperature
1. AGM90L-DIN : The Kia model of the electrolyte of any cell
name of battery exceeds 49°C (120°F).
2. 90Ah(20HR) : The nominal capaci- • Wear eye protection when
ty (in Ampere hours) checking the battery during
3. 170RC : The nominal reserve charging.
capacity (in min.) (Continued)
4. 12V : The nominal voltage
5. 850CCA (SAE) : The cold-test cur-
rent in amperes
by SAE
6. 680A : The cold-test current in
amperes by EN
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Maintenance
(Continued) Reset items

WARNING Items should be reset after the bat-
• Disconnect the battery charg- • Before performing mainte-
er in the following order. tery has been discharged or the bat-
nance or recharging the battery has been disconnected.
1. Turn off the battery charger tery, turn off all accessories
main switch. • Auto up/down window
and stop the engine.
2. Unhook the negative clamp • Sunroof
• The negative battery cable
from the negative battery ter- must be removed first and • Trip computer
minal. installed last when the battery • Climate control system
3. Unhook the positive clamp is disconnected. • Integrated Memory System
from the positive battery ter- • Operation related to the bat- • Audio
minal. tery is recommended to an
CAUTION
• Keep the battery away from
water or any liquid.
• For your safety, we recom-
mend that you use parts for
replacement from an author-
ized Kia dealer.
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Maintenance
TIRES AND WHEELS

Tire care
CAUTION
For proper maintenance, safety, and
maximum fuel economy, you must • Underinflation also results in
always maintain recommended tire excessive wear, poor handling
inflation pressures and stay within and reduced fuel economy.
the load limits and weight distribution Wheel deformation also is
recommended for your vehicle. possible. Keep your tire pres-
sures at the proper levels. If a
tire frequently needs refilling,
Recommended cold tire infla- we recommend that the sys-
tion pressures tem be checked by an author-
All tire pressures (including the OQL085002L ized Kia dealer.
spare) should be checked when the All specifications (sizes and pres- • Overinflation produces a
tires are cold. “Cold Tires” means the sures) can be found on a label harsh ride, excessive wear at
vehicle has not been driven for at attached to the vehicle. the center of the tire tread, and
least three hours or driven less than a greater possibility of dam-
1.6 km (one mile). age from road hazards.
WARNING - Tire under-
Recommended pressures must be inflation
maintained for the best ride, top vehi-
cle handling, and minimum tire wear. Severe underinflation (70 kPa
(10 psi) or more) can lead to
For recommended inflation pressure, severe heat build-up, causing
refer to “Tire and wheels” in chapter 9. blowouts, tread separation and
other tire failures that can result
in the loss of vehicle control
leading to severe injury or
death. This risk is much higher
on hot days and when driving
for long periods at high speeds.
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Maintenance
Checking tire inflation pressure

CAUTION CAUTION - Tire pressure
Check your tires once a month or
• Warm tires normally exceed Always observe the following: more.
recommended cold tire pres- • Check tire pressure when the
sures by 28 to 41 kPa (4 to 6 Also, check the tire pressure of the
tires are cold. (After vehicle spare tire.
psi). Do not release air from has been parked for at least
warm tires to adjust the pres- three hours or hasn't been
sure or the tires will be under- driven more than 1.6 km (one How to check
inflated. mile) since startup.) Use a good quality gauge to check
• Be sure to reinstall the tire • Check the pressure of your tire pressure. You can not tell if your
inflation valve caps. Without spare tire each time you check tires are properly inflated simply by
the valve cap, dirt or moisture the pressure of other tires. looking at them. Radial tires may
could get into the valve core look properly inflated even when
and cause air leakage. If a • Never overload your vehicle.
Be careful not to overload a they're underinflated.
valve cap is missing, install a
vehicle luggage rack if your Check the tire's inflation pressure
new one as soon as possible.
vehicle is equipped with one. when the tires are cold. - "Cold"
• Worn, old tires can cause acci- means your vehicle has been sitting
dents. If your tread is badly for at least three hours or driven no
WARNING - Tire Inflation worn, or if your tires have more than 1.6 km (1 mile).
Overinflation or underinflation been damaged, replace them.
can reduce tire life, adversely
affect vehicle handling, and
lead to sudden tire failure. This
could result in loss of vehicle
control and potential injury.
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Maintenance
Remove the valve cap from the tire Tire rotation

valve stem. Press the tire gauge firm- WARNING To equalize tread wear, it is recom-
ly onto the valve to get a pressure • Inspect your tires frequently mended that the tires be rotated
measurement. If the cold tire inflation for proper inflation as well as every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or
pressure matches the recommended wear and damage. Always use sooner if irregular wear develops.
pressure on the tire and loading a tire pressure gauge.
information label, no further adjust- During rotation, check the tires for
• Tires with too much or too little correct balance.
ment is necessary. If the pressure is pressure wear unevenly caus-
low, add air until you reach the rec- ing poor handling, loss of vehi- When rotating tires, check for uneven
ommended amount. cle control, and sudden tire wear and damage. Abnormal wear is
If you overfill the tire, release air by failure leading to accidents, usually caused by incorrect tire pres-
pushing on the metal stem in the cen- injuries, and even death. The sure, improper wheel alignment, out-
ter of the tire valve. Recheck the tire recommended cold tire pres- of-balance wheels, severe braking or
pressure with the tire gauge. Be sure sure for your vehicle can be severe cornering. Look for bumps or
to put the valve caps back on the found in this manual and on bulges in the tread or side of tire.
valve stems. They help prevent leaks the tire label located on the dri- Replace the tire if you find either of
by keeping out dirt and moisture. ver's side center pillar. these conditions. Replace the tire if
fabric or cord is visible. After rotation,
• Worn tires can cause acci- be sure to bring the front and rear tire
dents. Replace tires that are pressures to specification and check
worn, show uneven wear, or lug nut tightness.
are damaged.
Refer to “Tire and wheels” in chapter 9.
• Remember to check the pres-
sure of your spare tire. Kia
recommends that you check
the spare every time you
check the pressure of the
other tires on your vehicle.
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Maintenance
With a full-size spare tire ✽ NOTICE Wheel alignment and tire

(Only the vehicle without TPMS system)
Rotate radial tires that have an asym- balance
metric tread pattern only from front The wheels on your vehicle were
to rear and not from right to left. aligned and balanced carefully at the
factory to give you the longest tire life
and best overall performance.
WARNING
In most cases, you will not need to
• Do not use the compact spare have your wheels aligned again.
CBGQ0706
tire (if equipped) for tire rota- However, if you notice unusual tire
Without a spare tire
tion. wear or your vehicle pulling one way
• Do not mix bias ply and radial or the other, the alignment may need
ply tires under any circum- to be reset.
stances. This may cause If you notice your vehicle vibrating
unusual handling characteris- when driving on a smooth road, your
tics that could result in death, wheels may need to be rebalanced.
severe injury, or property
S2BLA790A damage.
Directional tires (if equipped) CAUTION
Improper wheel weights can
damage your vehicle's alu-
minum wheels. Use only
approved wheel weights.
CBGQ0707A
Disc brake pads should be inspected

for wear whenever tires are rotated.
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Maintenance
Tire replacement ✽ NOTICE

We recommend that when replacing WARNING - Replacing
tires, use the same originally sup- tires
plied with the vehicles. To reduce the chance of serious
If not, that affects driving perform- or fatal injuries from an acci-
ance. dent caused by tire failure or
loss of vehicle control:
CAUTION • Replace tires that are worn,
show uneven wear, or are
When replacing the tires, recheck damaged. Worn tires can
and tighten the wheel nuts after cause loss of braking effec-
driving about 50km (31miles) and tiveness, steering control, and
recheck after driving about traction.
OUM076204L
1,000km (620miles). If the steer-
ing wheel shakes or the vehicle • Do not drive your vehicle with
If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear
vibrates while driving, the tire is too little or too much pressure
Indicator (A) will appear as a solid
out of balance. Align the tire bal- in your tires. This can lead to
band across the tread. This shows
ance. If the problem is not uneven wear and tire failure.
there is less than 1.6 mm (1/16 in.) of
tread left on the tire. Replace the tire solved, we recommend that you • When replacing tires, never
when this happens. contact an authorized kia dealer. mix radial and bias-ply tires
Do not wait for the band to appear on the same car. You must
across the entire tread before replac- replace all tires (including the
ing the tire. spare) if moving from radial to
bias-ply tires.
(Continued)
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Maintenance
Compact spare tire replacement Wheel replacement

(Continued)
(if equipped) When replacing the metal wheels for
• Using tires and wheels other
A compact spare tire has a shorter any reason, make sure the new
than the recommended sizes
tread life than a regular size tire. wheels are equivalent to the original
could cause unusual handling
Replace it when you can see the factory units in diameter, rim width
characteristics and poor vehi-
tread wear indicator bars on the tire. and offset.
cle control, resulting in a seri-
The replacement compact spare tire
ous accident.
should be the same size and design
• Wheels that do not meet Kia’s tire as the one provided with your WARNING
specifications may fit poorly new vehicle and should be mounted A wheel that is not the correct
and result in damage to the on the same compact spare tire size may adversely affect wheel
vehicle or unusual handling wheel. The compact spare tire is not and bearing life, braking and
and poor vehicle control. designed to be mounted on a regular stopping abilities, handling
• The ABS works by comparing size wheel, and the compact spare characteristics, ground clear-
the speed of the wheels. The tire wheel is not designed for mount- ance, body-to-tire clearance,
tire size affects wheel speed. ing a regular size tire. snow chain clearance,
When replacing tires, all 4 speedometer and odometer cal-
tires must use the same size ibration, headlight aim and
originally supplied with the bumper height.
vehicle. Using tires of a differ-
ent size can cause the ABS
(Anti-lock Brake System) and
ESC (Electronic Stability
Control) to work irregularly.
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Maintenance
Tire traction Tire maintenance Tire sidewall labeling

Tire traction can be reduced if you In addition to proper inflation, correct
drive on worn tires, tires that are wheel alignment helps to decrease
improperly inflated or on slippery tire wear. If you find a tire is worn
road surfaces. Tires should be unevenly, have your dealer check the
replaced when tread wear indicators wheel alignment.
appear. Slow down whenever there When you have new tires installed,
is rain, snow or ice on the road to make sure they are balanced. This
reduce the possibility of losing con- will increase vehicle ride comfort and
trol of the vehicle. tire life. Additionally, a tire should
always be rebalanced if it is removed
from the wheel.
OJF085008L
This information identifies and

describes the fundamental charac-
teristics of the tire and also provides
the tire identification number (TIN)
for safety standard certification. The
TIN can be used to identify the tire in
case of a recall.
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Maintenance
1. Manufacturer or brand name P235/55R19 108T Wheel size designation

Manufacturer or Brand name is P - Applicable vehicle type (tires Wheels are also marked with impor-
shown. marked with the prefix “P’’ are tant information that you need if you
intended for use on passenger ever have to replace one. The follow-
vehicles or light trucks; however, ing explains what the letters and
2. Tire size designation not all tires have this marking). numbers in the wheel size designa-
A tire’s sidewall is marked with a tire 235 - Tire width in millimeters. tion mean.
size designation. You will need this
information when selecting replace- 55 - Aspect ratio. The tire’s section
ment tires for your vehicle. The fol- height as a percentage of its Example wheel size designation:
lowing explains what the letters and width. 7.5JX19
numbers in the tire size designation R - Tire construction code (Radial).
mean. 19 - Rim diameter in inches. 7.5 - Rim width in inches.
Example tire size designation: 108 - Load Index, a numerical code J - Rim contour designation.
(These numbers are provided as an associated with the maximum
19 - Rim diameter in inches.
example only; your tire size designa- load the tire can carry.
tor could vary depending on your T - Speed Rating Symbol. See the
vehicle.) speed rating chart in this section
for additional information.
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Maintenance
Tire speed ratings 3. Checking tire life

The chart below lists many of the dif- (TIN : Tire Identification Number) WARNING - Tire age
ferent speed ratings currently being Any tires that are over 6 years old, Tires degrade over time, even
used for passenger car tires. The based on the manufacturing date, when they are not being used.
speed rating is part of the tire size (including the spare tire) should be Regardless of the remaining
designation on the sidewall of the replaced by new ones. You can find tread, we recommend that tires
tire. This symbol corresponds to that the manufacturing date on the tire be replaced after approximately
tire's designed maximum safe oper- sidewall (possibly on the inside of the six (6) years of normal service.
ating speed. wheel), displaying the DOT Code. Heat caused by hot climates or
The DOT Code is a series of num- frequent high loading condi-
Speed bers on a tire consisting of numbers tions can accelerate the aging
Rating Maximum Speed and English letters. The manufactur- process. Failure to follow this
Symbol ing date is designated by the last four warning can result in sudden
S 180 km/h (112 mph) digits (characters) of the DOT code. tire failure, which could lead to
T 190 km/h (118 mph) a loss of control and an acci-
H 210 km/h (130 mph) DOT : XXXX XXXX OOOO dent involving serious injury or
V 240 km/h (149 mph) death.
The front part of the DOT means a
W 270 km/h (168 mph) plant code number, tire size and
Y 300 km/h (186 mph) tread pattern and the last four num-
bers indicate week and year manu-
factured.
For example:
DOT XXXX XXXX 1615 represents
that the tire was produced in the 16th
week of 2015.
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Maintenance
4. Tire ply composition and 6. Maximum load rating Tread wear

material This number indicates the maximum The tread wear grade is a compara-
The number of layers or plies of rub- load in kilograms and pounds that can tive rating based on the wear rate of
ber-coated fabric in the tire. Tire be carried by the tire. When replacing the tire when tested under controlled
manufacturers also must indicate the the tires on the vehicle, always use a conditions on a specified govern-
materials in the tire, which include tire that has the same load rating as ment test course. For example, a tire
steel, nylon, polyester, and others. the factory installed tire. graded 150 would wear one-and-a-
The letter "R" means radial ply con- half times (1½) as well on the gov-
struction; the letter "D" means diago- ernment course as a tire graded 100.
nal or bias ply construction; and the 7. Uniform tire quality grading
The relative performance of tires
letter "B" means belted-bias ply con- Quality grades can be found where depends upon the actual conditions
struction. applicable on the tire sidewall of their use, however, and may
between tread shoulder and maxi- depart significantly from the norm
mum section width. due to variations in driving habits,
5. Maximum permissible inflation
pressure For example: service practices and differences in
TREADWEAR 200 road characteristics and climate.
This number is the greatest amount
of air pressure that should be put in TRACTION AA These grades are molded on the
the tire. Do not exceed the maximum TEMPERATURE A side-walls of passenger vehicle tires.
permissible inflation pressure. Refer The tires available as standard or
to the Tire and Loading Information optional equipment on your vehicle
label for recommended inflation may vary with respect to grade.
pressure.
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Maintenance
Traction - AA, A, B & C Low aspect ratio tire

The traction grades, from highest to WARNING (if equipped)
lowest, are AA, A, B and C. Those The traction grade assigned to Low aspect ratio tires, whose aspect
grades represent the tire’s ability to this tire is based on straight- ratio is lower than 50, are provided
stop on wet pavement as measured ahead braking traction tests, for sporty looks.
under controlled conditions on speci- and does not include accelera- Because the low aspect ratio tires
fied government test surfaces of tion, cornering, hydroplaning, are optimized for handling and brak-
asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C or peak traction characteristics. ing, it may be more uncomfortable to
may have poor traction performance. ride in and there is more noise com-
pare with normal tires.
Temperature -A, B & C WARNING - Tire
The temperature grades are A (the temperature
highest), B, and C, representing the The temperature grade for this
tire’s resistance to the generation of tire is established for a tire that
heat and its ability to dissipate heat is properly inflated and not
when tested under controlled condi- overloaded. Excessive speed,
tions on a specified indoor laboratory underinflation, or excessive
test wheel. loading, either separately or in
Sustained high temperature can combination, can cause heat
cause the material of the tire to build-up and possible sudden
degenerate and reduce tire life, and tire failure. This can cause loss
excessive temperature can lead to of vehicle control and serious
sudden tire failure. Grades B and A injury or death.
represent higher levels of perform-
ance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.
8 77
Maintenance
CAUTION CAUTION
Because the sidewall of the low • It is not easy to recognize the
aspect ratio tire is shorter than tire damage with your own
the normal, the wheel and tire of eyes. But if there is the slight-
the low aspect ratio tire is easi- est hint of tire damage, even
er to be damaged. So, follow the though you cannot see the tire
instructions below. damage with your own eyes,
- When driving on a rough road have the tire checked or
or off road, drive cautiously replaced because the tire
because tires and wheels may damage may cause air leak-
be damaged. And after driv- age from the tire.
ing, inspect tires and wheels. • If the tire is damaged by driv-
- When passing over a pothole, ing on a rough road, off road,
speed bump, manhole, or curb pothole, manhole, or curb
stone, drive slowly so that the stone, it will not be covered by
tires and wheels are not dam- the warranty.
aged. • You can find out the tire infor-
- If the tire is impacted, we rec- mation on the tire sidewall.
ommend that you inspect the
tire condition or contact an
- To prevent damage to the tire,
inspect the tire condition and
pressure every 3,000km.
8 78
Maintenance
FUSES
■ Blade type A vehicle’s electrical system is pro-
tected from electrical overload dam- WARNING - Fuse
age by fuses. replacement
This vehicle has 2 (or 3) fuse panels, • Never replace a fuse with any-
one located in the driver’s side panel thing but another fuse of the
bolster, the others in the engine com- same rating.
■ Cartridge type partment near the battery. • A higher capacity fuse could
If any of your vehicle’s lights, acces- cause damage and possibly a
sories, or controls do not work, check fire.
the appropriate circuit fuse. If a fuse • Never install a wire or aluminum
has blown, the element inside the foil instead of the proper fuse
fuse will melt. even as a temporary repair. It
■ Multi fuse If the electrical system does not may cause extensive wiring
work, first check the driver’s side damage and a possible fire.
fuse panel. • Do not arbitrarily modify or add-
Before replacing a blown fuse, dis- on electric wiring of the vehicle.
connect the negative battery cable.
Always replace a blown fuse with CAUTION
■ BFT one of the same rating.
Do not use a screwdriver or any
If the replacement fuse blows, this indi- other metal object to remove
cates an electrical problem. Avoid fuses because it may cause a
using the system involved and immedi- short circuit and damage the
ately consult an authorized Kia dealer. system.
Three kinds of fuses are used: blade
type for lower amperage rating, car-
tridge type, and multi fuse for higher
✽ NOTICE
OJF075021
amperage ratings. The actual fuse/relay panel label
❈ Left side : Normal
may differ from equipped items.
Right side : Blown
8 79
Maintenance
(Continued) Inner panel fuse replacement

CAUTION
• When replacing a blown fuse • Do not plug in screwdrivers or
or relay with a new one, make aftermarket wiring into the ter-
sure the new fuse or relay fits minal originally designed for
tightly into the clips. The fuse and relays only. The elec-
incomplete fastening fuse or trical system and wiring of the
relay may cause the vehicle vehicle interior may be dam-
wiring and electric systems aged or burned due to contact
damage and a possible fire. failure.
• Do not remove fuses, relays
and terminals fastened with
bolts or nuts. The fuses, relays
OQL075023
and terminals may be fas-
tened incompletely, and it may 1. Turn the ignition switch and all
cause a possible fire. If fuses, other switches off.
relays and terminals fastened 2. Open the fuse panel cover.
with bolts or nuts are blown,
we recommend that you con- If the switch is located in the “OFF”,
sult an authorized Kia dealer. caution will be displayed in the cluster.
• Do not input any other objects
except fuses or relays into
fuse/relay terminals such as a
driver or wiring. It may cause
contact failure and system
malfunction.
(Continued)
8 80
Maintenance
If you do not have a spare, use a Fuse switch

fuse of the same rating from a circuit
you may not need for operating the
vehicle, such as the cigarette lighter
fuse.
If the headlights or taillights, stop-
lights, courtesy lamp, day time run-
ning lights (D.R.L) do not work and
the fuses are OK, check the fuse
panel in the engine compartment. If a
fuse is blown, it must be replaced.
OQL075024
3. Pull the suspected fuse straight OQL075025
out. Use the removal tool provided
in the main fuse box in the engine Always, put the fuse switch at the ON
compartment. position.
4. Check the removed fuse; replace it If you move the switch to the OFF
if it is blown. position, some items such as audio
and digital clock must be reset and
Spare fuses are provided in the transmitter (or smart key) may not
instrument panel fuse panel (or in work properly.
the engine compartment fuse panel).
5. Push in a new fuse of the same
rating, and make sure it fits tightly If the fuse switch is in OFF, a warning
in the clips. sign will illuminate on the dashboard.
If it fits loosely, we recommend that
you consult an authorized Kia dealer.
8 81
Maintenance
Engine compartment fuse 3. Check the removed fuse; replace it

CAUTION replacement if it is blown. To remove or insert
• Put all switches in ON when the fuse, use the fuse puller in the
driving. engine compartment fuse panel.
• If the vehicle remains idle for 4. Push in a new fuse of the same
over 1 month, put all switches rating, and make sure it fits tightly
in OFF to prevent the batteries in the clips. If it fits loosely, we rec-
from being discharged. ommend that you consult an
• Excluding long-term parking authorized Kia dealer.
for over 1 month, the contact
points of switches may wear CAUTION
out upon extensive use. After checking the fuse panel in
Please refrain from excessive the engine compartment, secure-
use of switches. OQL075026 ly install the fuse panel. If not,
cover through the audible click-
1. Turn the ignition switch and all ing sound. Electrical failures may
other switches off. occur from water contact.
2. Remove the fuse panel cover by
pressing the tab and pulling the
cover up. When the blade type
fuse is disconnected, remove it by
using the clip designed for chang-
ing fuses located in the engine
room fuse box. Upon removal,
securely insert reserve fuse of
equal quantity.
8 82
Maintenance
Multi fuse Main fuse ✽ NOTICE

The electronic system may not func-
tion correctly even when the engine
room and internal fuse box's individ-
ual fuses are not disconnected. In
such case the cause of the problem
may be disconnection of the main fuse
(BFT type), which is located inside
the positive battery terminal (+) cap.
Since the main fuse is designed more
intricately than other parts, please
visit the nearest Kia dealer and serv-
ice center.
OQL075027 OQL075028
If the multi fuse is blown, it must be If the main fuse is blown, it must be
removed as follows: removed as follows: CAUTION
1. Disconnect the negative battery 1. Turn off the engine. Visually inspect the battery cap
cable. for secure closing. If the battery
2. Disconnect the negative battery cap is not securely latched, the
2. Remove the nuts shown in the pic- cable. electrical system may be dam-
ture above. 3. Remove the nuts shown in the pic- aged to due influx of moisture
3. Replace the fuse with a new one ture above. into the system.
of the same rating. 4. Replace the fuse with a new one
4. Reinstall in the reverse order of of the same rating.
removal. 5. Reinstall in the reverse order of
removal
✽ NOTICE
If the multi fuse is blown, we recom-
mend that you consult an authorized
Kia dealer.
8 83
Maintenance
Fuse/relay panel description ✽ NOTICE

■ Driver’s side fuse panel ■ Engine compartment fuse panel Not all fuse panel descriptions in
(Battery terminal cover) this manual may be applicable to
your vehicle. It is accurate at the
time of printing. When you inspect
the fuse panel in your vehicle, refer
to the fuse panel label.
OQL075029 OQL075032
■ Engine compartment fuse panel
Inside the fuse/relay panel covers,
you can find the fuse/relay label
describing fuse/relay name and
capacity.
OQL075030
8 84
Maintenance
Driver’s side fuse panel
OQLE075080
8 85
Maintenance
Instrument panel (Driver’s side fuse panel)

Fuse Name Symbol Fuse rating Circuit Protected
MDPS 1 7.5A MDPS Unit, Steering Angle Sensor
2
MODULE 2 MODULE
10A Head Lamp LH/RH
1
SMART KEY 1 SMART KEY
10A Smart Key Control Module/Immobilizer Module
Instrument Cluster
IND [Audio & Manual A/C] Hazard Switch
A/BAG IND 7.5A
[Audio & Auto A/C] A/C Control Module
[Navigation] Center Facia Lamp
4 Console Switch, Blind Spot Detection Radar LH/RH, AWD ECM, Crash Pad Switch, BCM,
MODULE 4 MODULE
10A
Smart Parking Assist Control Module, Lane Keeping Assist Control Module
A/BAG 15A SRS Control Module
[W/O Smart Key] ICM Relay Box (Burglar Alarm Relay)

START 7.5A [With Smart Key] Transaxle Range Switch, ECM, Ignition Lock & Clutch Switch, Smart Key
Control Module, E/R Junction Block (RLY. 11 - Start Relay)
Front/Rear Seat Warmer Control Module, ATM Shift Lever ILL., Front Air Ventilation Seat Control
3 Module, A/V & Navigation Head Unit, Auto Head Lamp Leveling Device Module, Electro
MODULE 3 MODULE 10A
Chromic Mirror, Crash Pad Switch, A/C Control Module, Multipurpose Check Connector, Head
Lamp Leveling Device Actuator LH/RH, Adaptive Front Lighting Module, MTS E-Call Module
CLUSTER CLUSTER 10A Instrument Cluster
9
MODULE 9 MODULE
20A PCB Block (Fuse - AEB, MODULE, ABS 3, VACUUM PUMP 2, ECU 6, TCU 2)
8 86
Maintenance
HTD STRG 15A BCM
6
MODULE 6 MODULE
7.5A Front/Rear Seat Warmer Control Module, Front Air Ventilation Seat Control Module
5
MODULE 5 MODULE
10A BCM, Smart Key Control Module
2
A/CON 2 7.5A A/C Control Module
1
MODULE 1 MODULE
10A BCM, ATM Shift Lever
LH
P/ WINDOW LH 25A Power Window Main Switch, Passenger Power Window Switch
1 A/C Control Module, Cluster Ionizer, E/R Junction Block (RLY.4-PTC Heater Relay #3,
A/CON 1 7.5A
RLY.5-PTC Heater Relay #2, RLY.13-Blower Relay)
RR WIPER 15A Rear Wiper Motor, ICM Relay Box (Rear Wiper Relay)
WASHER 15A Multifunction Switch
3 [W/O Smart Key] Immobilizer Module

10A
[With Smart Key] Smart Key Control Module, Start/Stop Button Switch
STOP LAMP STOP 7.5A Smart Key Control Module, Stop Lamp Switch
LAMP
RH
P/ WINDOW RH 25A Power Window Main Switch, Passenger Power Window Switch
8 87
Maintenance

Wireless Charger, Instrument Cluster, Data Link Connector, BCM, Rain Sensor, ICM Relay
MEMORY MEMORY 10A
Box (Outside Mirror Folding/Unfolding Relay), Ultrasonic Instrusion Protection Sensor
E-CALL E-CALL 10A MTS E-Call Module
1
SUN ROOF 1 20A Panorama Sunroof
TAIL GATE 10A Tail Gate Relay
Ignition Key Ill.& Door Warning Switch, Room Lamp, Overhead Console Lamp, Front Vanity
INTERIOR LAMP 10A
Lamp LH/RH, Rear Personal Lamp LH/RH, Luggage Lamp, Glove Box Lamp
2
15A Smart Key Control Module
8
MODULE 8 MODULE
7.5A -
MULTI MEDIA MULTI 15A Audio, A/V & Navigation Head Unit, Rear USB Charger, Low DC-DC Converter (Audio)
MEDIA
FRT
S/HEATER FRT 20A Front Seat Warmer Control Module, Front Air Ventilation Seat Control Module
2
SUN ROOF 2 20A Panorama Sunroof
PASS
P/SEAT PASS 30A Passenger Seat Manual Switch
RR
RR FOG LAMP 10A ICM Relay Box (Rear Fog Lamp Relay)
8 88
Maintenance
POWER OUTLET POWER 20A Front Power Outlet #1 (Front Cigarette Lighter)
OUTLET
REAR
S/HEATER RR 20A Rear Seat Warmer Control Module
DOOR LOCK 20A Door Lock/Unlock Relay
AWD 20A AWD ECM
7
MODULE 7 MODULE
10A Hazard Switch, Driver/Passenger Smart Key Outside Handle, AEB Sensor
AMP AMP 25A Low DC-DC Converter (AMP), AMP
SAFETY SAFETY
25A Driver Safety Power Window Module
P/ WINDOW
HTD MIRROR 10A Driver/Passenger Power Outside Mirror, ECM, A/C Control Module
DRV
P/SEAT DRV 30A Driver Seat Manual Switch
Rear USB Charger, AMP, Low DC-DC Converter (AMP), BCM, Power Outside Mirror, PCB
ACC ACC 10A Block (Power Outlet Relay), Audio, Smart Key Control Module, A/V & Navigation Head Unit,
Low DC-DC Converter (Audio), Wireless Charger, MTS E-Call Module
8 89
Maintenance
Engine compartment fuse panel
OQLE075082
8 90
Maintenance
Engine compartment fuse panel (Battery terminal cover)
OQL075033
8 91
Maintenance
Engine room compartment fuse panel

1
MDPS 1 100A MDPS Unit
2
MDPS 1 80A MDPS Unit
1 Smart Junction Block (IPS 2 (5CH), IPS 3 (2CH), IPS 4 (2CH), IPS 5 (2CH), IPS 6
B+ 1 60A
(1CH), Fuse - AMP)
2 Smart Junction Block (IPS 1 (5CH), Fuse - SMART KEY 3, STOP LAMP, SMART KEY
B+ 2 60A
2, MODULE 8 , RR FOG LAMP, MODULE 7)
3 Smart Junction Block (Fuse - SUN ROOF 1, S/HEATER FRT, SUN ROOF 2, S/HEATER
B+ 3 50A
RR, SAFETY P/WINDOW, Power Window Relay (Fuse - P/ WINDOW LH, P/ WINDOW RH))
BLOWER 40A RLY. 13 (Blower Relay)
MULTI REAR HEATED 40A RLY. 2 (Rear Defogger Relay)

FUSE
[W/O Smart Key] Ignition Switch, [With Smart Key] PCB Block (PDM (IG1)/PDM (ACC)
IG1 IG1 40A
Relay)
RLY. 11 (Start Relay),
IG2 IG2 30A
[W/O Smart Key] Ignition Switch, [With Smart Key] PCB Block (PDM (IG2) Relay)
GLOW 80A Glow Relay Unit
1
PTC HEATER 1 PTC 50A RLY. 6 (PTC Heater 1 Relay)
HEATER
2
HEATER
3
HEATER
8 92
Maintenance

Smart Junction Block (Fuse - E-CALL, TAIL GATE, P/SEAT PASS, DOOR LOCK, AWD,
4
B+ 4 50A P/SEAT DRV, Leak Current Autocut Device Fuse - MEMORY, INTERIOR LAMP, MULTI
MEDIA)
1
COOLING FAN 1 50A/60A RLY.1 (Cooling Fan 1 Relay), RLY. 9 (Cooling Fan 2 Relay)
T3
TCM 3 40A TCM
T4
TCM 4 40A TCM
1
ABS 1 40A ABS/ESC Control Module, Multipurpose Check Connector
T/GATE OPEN 40A Power Tail Gate Module

FUSE
FUEL FILTER
30A RLY. 10 (Fuel Filter Heater Relay)
HEATER
2
ABS 2 40A ABS/ESC Control Module
2
COOLING FAN 2 40A RLY. 9 (Cooling Fan 2 Relay)
H/LP WASHER 20A E/R Junction Block (RLY. 12 - Head Lamp Washer Relay)
1
E-CVVT 1 E-CVVT 20A [THETA-II 2.4L GDI] PCM
2
E-CVVT 2 E-CVVT 20A [THETA-II 2.4L GDI] PCM
8 93
Maintenance

F1
WIPER 1 30A [W/O Smart Key] Ignition Switch, [With Smart Key] PDM (IG2) Relay
T1
TCU 1 15A PCM/TCM
F2
WIPER 2 10A BCM, [ISG] PCM/ECM
E3
ECU 3 20A [NU 2.0L MPI/GAMMA 1.6L GDI/GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI/THETA-II 2.4L GDI] PCM/ECM
HORN 15A Horn Relay
BMS BATTERY 10A Battery Sensor

MANAGEMENT
[R 2.0L] Fuel Pump Relay, Mass Air Flow Sensor, EGR Cooling Bypass Solenoid Valve,
Oil Pump Solenoid Valve, E/R Junction Block (RLY.6 - PTC Heater #1 Relay)
[NU 2.0L MPI] Fuel Pump Relay, Oil Control Valve #2, Variable Intake Solenoid Valve,
FUSE Camshaft Position Sensor #1/#2
[GAMMA 1.6L GDI] Fuel Pump Relay, Variable Intake Solenoid Valve, Oil Control Valve
S2
SENSOR 2 10A #1, Oil Level Sensor
[GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] Fuel Pump Relay, Recirculation Valve, Oil Control Valve #1
[U-II 1.7L] Fuel Pump Relay, Mass Air Flow Sensor, EGR Cooling Bypass Solenoid Valve,
Fuel Pressure Regulating Valve, E/R Junction Block (RLY.6 - PTC Heater #1 Relay)
[THETA-II 2.4L GDI] Fuel Pump Relay, Oil Control Valve, Purge Control Solenoid Valve,
Variable Intake Solenoid Valve
[R 2.0L] Lambda Sensor #1/#2, Electronic VGT Actuator, Rail Pressure Regulating
Valve, Fuel Pressure Regulating Valve, PM(Particulate Matter) Sensor
[NU 2.0L MPI] Oxygen Sensor (Up/Down), Purge Control Solenoid Valve, Oil Control Valve #1
S1
SENSOR 1 15A [GAMMA 1.6L GDI] ECM/PCM, Oxygen Sensor (Up/Down)
[GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] ECM, Oxygen Sensor (Up/Down)
[U-II 1.7L] PM(Particulate Matter) Sensor, Lambda Sensor (Up/Down), Pressure Regulator
[THETA-II 2.4L GDI] Oxygen Sensor (Up/Down)
8 94
Maintenance

[R 2.0L] ECM
[NU 2.0L MPI] Ignition Coil #1/#2/#3/#4, Condenser
E2 [GAMMA 1.6L GDI] Ignition Coil #1/#2/#3/#4, Condenser
ECU 2 20A
[GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] Ignition Coil #1/#2/#3/#4
[U-II 1.7L] ECM
[THETA-II 2.4L GDI] Ignition Coil #1/#2/#3/#4
E5
ECU 5 15A [R 2.0L] TCM, [GAMMA 1.6L GDI] ECM/PCM, [GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] ECM
E4
ECU 4 15A PCM/ECM
[R 2.0L] Stop Lamp Switch, Crankshaft Position Sensor, E/R Junction Block (RLY. 1 -
FUSE Cooling Fan 1 Relay, RLY.10 - Feul Filter Heater Relay)
[NU 2.0L MPI] Injector #1/#2/#3/#4, E/R Junction Block (RLY. 1 - Cooling Fan 1 Relay)
[GAMMA 1.6L GDI] Oil Control Valve #2, Purge Control Solenoid Valve, E/R Junction
S3 Block (RLY. 1 - Cooling Fan 1 Relay)
SENSOR 3 10A
[GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] Oil Control Valve #2, Purge Control Solenoid Valve, Vacuum
Switch, E/R Junction Block (RLY. 1 - Cooling Fan 1 Relay)
[U-II 1.7L] Stop Lamp Switch, VGT Actuator, Crankshaft Position Sensor, E/R Junction
Block (RLY. 1 - Cooling Fan 1 Relay, RLY.10 - Feul Filter Heater Relay)
[THETA-II 2.4L GDI] E/R Junction Block (RLY. 1 - Cooling Fan 1 Relay)
FRONT
15A E/R Junction Block (RLY. 8 - Front Deicer Relay)
DEICER FRONT
FUEL PUMP FUEL 20A Fuel Pump Relay

PUMP
8 95
Maintenance
AEB AEB 10A AEB Sensor
[DSL] Glow Relay Unit, Fuel Filter Warning Sensor

MODULE MODULE 7.5A
[GSL] Stop Lamp Switch
B/A HORN 10A E/R Junction Block (RLY. 7 - B/A Horn Relay)
H/LAMP HI 10A BI-Function H/LP Relay
3
ABS 3 10A ABS/ESC Control Module
VACUUM 2
VACUUM 15A [GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] Vacuum Pump
PUMP 2 PUMP
FUSE 1
P/OUTLET 1 POWER
OUTLET
20A Front Power Outlet #2
E6
ECU 6 10A PCM/ECM, [DSL] Oil Level Sensor
[A/T] TCM, Transaxle Range Switch

T2
TCU 2 15A [M/T] Back-Up Switch
[DCT] TCM, Transaxle Range Switch, ATM Shift Lever
B/UP LAMP B/UP 10A Rear Bumper Lamp LH/RH, Electro Chromic Mirror, MTS E-Call Module
LAMP
2
P/OUTLET 2 POWER
OUTLET
20A Rear Power Outlet
E1
ECU 1 30A Engine Control Relay
8 96
Maintenance
Relay
Symbol Relay Name Type
1
Cooling Fan 1 Relay MINI
Rear Defogger Relay MICRO

3
PTC PTC Heater Relay #3 MICRO
HEATER
2
HEATER
1
HEATER
B/A Horn Relay MICRO
Front Deicer Relay MICRO

FRONT
2
Cooling Fan 2 Relay MICRO
Fuel Filter Heater Relay MICRO
Start Relay MICRO
Head Lamp Washer Relay MICRO
Blower Relay MICRO
8 97
Maintenance
LIGHT BULBS
Bulb replacement precaution
WARNING CAUTION
Please prepare bulbs with appropriate
standards in case of emergencies. Be sure to replace the burned- • If unauthentic parts or sub-
Refer to “Bulb Wattage” in chapter 9. out bulb with one of the same standard lights are used when
wattage rating. Otherwise, it changing lights, it may lead to
When changing bulbs and sorts, first fuse disconnection and mal-
may cause extensive wiring
turn off the engine at a safe place, function, and other wiring
damage and possible fire.
firmly apply the side brake and take damages.
out the battery's negative (-) terminal.
• Do not install extra lamps or
CAUTION LED to the vehicle. If supple-
WARNING - Working on mentary lights are installed, it
the lights If you don’t have necessary may lead to lamp malfunction
Prior to working on the light, tools, the correct bulbs and the and flickering of the lights. In
firmly apply the parking brake, expertise, consult an authorized addition, the fuse box and
ensure that the ignition switch Kia dealer. In many cases, it is other writing may be damaged.
is turned to the LOCK position difficult to replace vehicle light
and turn off the lights to avoid bulbs because other parts of the
sudden movement of the vehi- vehicle must be removed before
cle and burning your fingers or you can get to the bulb. This is
receiving an electric shock. especially true if you have to
remove the headlight assembly
to get to the bulb(s). Removing/
Use only the bulbs of the specified installing the headlight assem-
wattage. bly can result in damage to the
vehicle.
8 98
Maintenance
• Lamp part malfunction due to ✽ NOTICE ✽ NOTICE

net-work failure • If the light bulb or lamp connector After driving in heavy rain or wash-
The headlamp, taillight, and fog light is removed from an operating lamp ing, headlamp and taillamp lenses
may lit up when the head lamp switch activated by electricity, the fuse could appear frosty. This condition is
is turned ON, and not light up when box’s electronic device may scan it caused by the temperature differ-
the taillight or for light switch is turned as a malfunction. Therefore, a lamp ence between the lamp inside and
ON. This may be cause by network malfunction history may be record- outside. This is similar to the con-
failure or vehicle electrical control ed in Diagnostic Trouble Code densation on your windows inside
system malfunction. If there is a prob- (DTC) in the fuse box. your vehicle during the rain and
lem, we recommend the system be • It is normal for an operating lamp doesn’t indicate a problem with your
serviced by an authorized Kia dealer. may blink temporarily. Since this vehicle. If the water leaks into the
occurrence is due stabilization lamp bulb circuitry, have the vehicle
• Lamp part malfunction due to elec- function of the vehicle’s electronic checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
trical control system stabilization control device, if the lamp lights up
A normally functioning lamp may
normally after temporary blinking, ✽ NOTICE - Traffic Change
there is no problem in the vehicle. (For Europe)
flicker momentarily. This momentary However, if the lamp continues to
occurrence is due to stabilization blink several times or turn off com- The low beam light distribution is
unction of the vehicle's electrical on pletely, there may be an error in the asymmetric. If you go abroad to a
control system. If the lamp soon vehicle’s electronic control device. country with opposite traffic direc-
returns to normal, the vehicle does So we recommend that you have tion, this asymmetric part will daz-
not require service. the vehicle checked by an author- zle oncoming car driver. To prevent
However, if the lamp goes out after ized Kia dealer immediately. dazzle, ECE regulation demand sev-
he momentary flickering, or the flick- eral technical solutions (ex. auto-
matic change system, adhesive sheet,
ering continues, we recommend the ✽ NOTICE down aiming). This headlamps are
system be serviced by an authorized
Kia dealer. We recommend that the headlight designed not to dazzle opposite driv-
aiming be adjusted after an accident ers. So, you need not change your
or after the headlight assembly is rein- headlamps in a country with oppo-
stalled at an authorized Kia dealer. site traffic direction.
8 99
Maintenance
Light bulb position (Front) (1) Headlamp (Low/High)

■ Head lamp - Type A ■ Fog lamp - Type A (2) Front turn signal lamp
(3) Day time running lamp
/Position lamp (Bulb type)
(4) Day time running lamp
/Position lamp (LED type)
(5) Front fog lamp (Bulb type)
(6) Front fog lamp (LED type)
OQL075038 OQL075040
■ Head lamp - Type B ■ Fog lamp - Type B
OQL075039 OQL075041
8 100
Maintenance
Light bulb position (Rear)

■ Rear combination lamp ■ Rear turn signal & Back up lamp – Type B ■ High mounted stop lamp
- Type A
OQL075042 OQLE075085 OQLE075084

■ Rear combination lamp ■ Rear turn signal & Back up lamp – Type C
- Type B (1) Tail lamp (BULB type)
(2) Stop and tail lamp (BULB type)
(3) Stop lamp (LED type)
(4) Stop and tail lamp (LED type)
(5) Rear turn signal lamp
(6) Back up lamp
(7) Rear fog lamp
OQL075043 OQLE075087
■ Rear turn signal & Back up lamp – Type A ■ License plate lamp (8) License plate lamp
(9) High mounted stop lamp
OQLE075086 OQL075046
8 101
Maintenance
Light bulb position (Side) Headlamp (HID type) bulb ✽ NOTICE

■ Type A
replacement HID lamps have superior perform-
If the light bulb does not operate, we ance vs. halogen bulbs. HID lamps
recommend that you checked an are estimated by the manufacturer to
authorized Kia dealer. last twice as long or longer than halo-
gen bulbs depending on their fre-
quency of use. They will probably
WARNING - HID require replacement at some point in
Headlamp the life of the vehicle. Cycling the
(if equipped) headlamps on and off more than typ-
Do not attempt to replace or ical use will shorten HID lamps life.
OQL075047 inspect the HID headlamp HID lamps do not fail in the same
■ Type B manner as halogen incandescent
(XENON bulb) due to electric
shock danger. If the light bulb lamps. If a headlamp goes out after a
does not operate, we recom- period of operation but will immedi-
mend that you checked an ately relight when the headlamp
authorized Kia dealer. switch is cycled it is likely the HID
lamp needs to be replaced. HID
lamping components are more com-
plex than conventional halogen bulbs
thus have higher replacement cost.
OQL075048
(1) Side repeater lamp (LED type)

(2) Side repeater lamp (Bulb type)
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Maintenance
Headlamp (High/Low beam) 5. Install a new bulb-socket assem- Headlamp bulb

bulb replacement bly in the headlamp assembly by
aligning the tabs on the bulb-sock-
et with the slots in the headlamp
assembly. Push the bulb-socket
into the headlamp assembly and
turn the bulb-socket clockwise.
6. Install the headlamp bulb cover by
turning it clockwise.
OQL075058
OQL075049
1. Open the hood. WARNING - Halogen

2. Remove the headlamp bulb cover bulbs
by turning it counterclockwise. • Halogen bulbs contain pres-
3. Disconnect the headlamp bulb surized gas that will produce
socket-connector. flying pieces of glass if broken.
4. Remove the bulb-socket from the • Always handle them carefully,
headlamp assembly by turning the and avoid scratches and abra-
bulb-socket counterclockwise until sions. If the bulbs are lit, avoid
the tabs on the bulb-socket align contact with liquids. Never
with the slots on the headlamp touch the glass with bare
assembly. hands. Residual oil may cause
the bulb to overheat and burst
when lit.
(Continued)
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Maintenance
(Continued) Front turn signal lamp bulb 4. Insert a new bulb by inserting it
replacement into the bulb-socket and rotating it
A bulb should be operated until it locks into place.
only when installed in a head-
5. Install the socket in the headlamp
light.
assembly by aligning the tabs on
• If a bulb becomes damaged or the bulb-socket with the slots in
cracked, replace it immediate- the assembly. Push the bulb-sock-
ly and carefully dispose of it. et into the headlamp assembly
• Wear eye protection when and turn the socket clockwise.
changing a bulb. Allow the
bulb to cool down before han-
dling it.
OQL075050
1. Open the hood.

2. Remove the bulb-socket from the
headlamp assembly by turning the
bulb-socket counterclockwise until
the tabs on the bulb-socket align
with the slots on the headlamp
assembly.
3. Remove the bulb from the bulb-
socket by pressing it in and rotat-
ing it counterclockwise until the
tabs on the bulb align with the
slots in the bulb-socket. Pull the
bulb out of the bulb-socket
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Maintenance
Position lamp + DRL bulb 4. Insert a new bulb by inserting it Front fog lamp (Bulb and LED
replacement into the bulb-socket and rotating it type) bulb replacement
until it locks into place.
■ Type A
5. Install the socket in the headlamp
assembly by aligning the tabs on
the bulb-socket with the slots in
the assembly. Push the bulb-sock-
et into the headlamp assembly
and turn the socket clockwise.
OQL075052
■ Type B
OQL075051
1. Open the hood.

2. Remove the bulb-socket from the
headlamp assembly by turning the
bulb-socket counterclockwise until
the tabs on the bulb-socket align
with the slots on the headlamp
assembly.
3. Remove the bulb from the bulb- OQL075053
socket by pressing it in and rotat-
ing it counterclockwise until the If the front fog lamp (Bulb and LED
tabs on the bulb align with the type) does not operate, we recom-
slots in the bulb-socket. Pull the mend that you checked an author-
bulb out of the bulb-socket ized Kia dealer.
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Maintenance
Stop and tail lamp bulb

replacement
OQL075060 OQL075061
4. Remove the rear combination 6. Remove the socket from the
OQL075059
lamp assembly from the body of assembly by turning the socket
the vehicle. counterclockwise until the tabs on
1. Open the tailgate. 5. Disconnect the rear combination the socket align with the slots on
2. Open the service cover. lamp connector. the assembly.
3. Loosen the light assembly retain- 7. Remove the bulb from the socket by
ing screws with a cross-tip screw- pressing it in and rotating it counter-
driver. clockwise until the tabs on the bulb
align with the slots in the socket.
Pull the bulb out of the socket.
8. Insert a new bulb by inserting it
into the socket and rotating it until
it locks into place.
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Maintenance
9. Install the socket in the assembly Tail lamp (inside) bulb replace-
by aligning the tabs on the socket ment
with the slots in the assembly.
Push the socket into the assembly
10. Install the rear combination lamp
assembly to the body of the vehi-
cle.
11. Install the service cover.
OQL075063
3. Remove the socket from the
OQL075062
assembly by turning the socket
counterclockwise until the tabs on
1. Open the tailgate. the socket align with the slots on
2. Remove the service cover. the assembly.
4. Remove the bulb from the socket
by pressing it in and rotating it
counter-clockwise until the tabs on
the bulb align with the slots in the
socket. Pull the bulb out of the
socket.
into the socket and rotating it until
it locks into place.
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Maintenance
6. Install the socket in the assembly Stop and tail lamp (LED type) Back-up lamp and Rear turn
by aligning the tabs on the socket bulb replacement signal lamp bulb replacement
Push the socket into the assembly
7. Install the service cover by putting
it into the service hole.
OQL075069 OQLE075070
If the stop and tail lamp (LED) does If the Back-up lamp and Rear turn
not operate, we recommend that you signal lamp does not operate, we
checked an authorized Kia dealer. recommend that you checked an
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Maintenance
High mounted stop lamp bulb License plate lamp bulb 2. Remove the socket from the
replacement replacement assembly by turning the socket
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the socket align with the slots on
the assembly.
3. Remove the bulb from bulb-socket
by pulling it out.
into the bulb-socket.
5. Install the socket in the assembly
by aligning the tabs on the socket
OQL075064 Push the socket into the assembly
OQL075071 and turn the socket clockwise.
If the high mounted stop lamp (LED) 6. Align the lens cover tabs with the
does not operate, we recommend lamp housing notches and snap
that you checked an authorized Kia the lens into place.
dealer.
OQL075065
1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver,

gently pry the lens cover from
lamp housing.
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Maintenance
Side repeater lamp (LED type) Side repeater lamp (Bulb type) 4. Remove the bulb by pulling it
bulb replacement bulb replacement straight out.
5. Insert a new bulb in the socket.
6. Reassemble the socket and the
lens part.
7. Connect the bulb electrical con-
nector.
8. Reinstall the lamp assembly to the
body of the vehicle.
OQL075047L OQL075048L
If the side repeater lamp (LED type) 1. Remove the lamp assembly from
does not operate, we recommend the vehicle by prying the lens and
that you checked an authorized Kia pulling the assembly out.
dealer. 2. Disconnect the bulb electrical con-
nector.
3. Separate the socket and the lens
parts by turning the socket coun-
terclockwise until the tabs on the
socket align with the slots on the
lens part.
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Maintenance
Map lamp bulb replacement Vanity mirror lamp bulb 1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver,
replacement gently pry the lamp assembly from
interior.
2. Remove the bulb by pulling it
straight out.
3. Install a new bulb in the socket.
4. Install the lamp assembly to interior.
CAUTION
Be careful not to dirty or dam-
age the lens, lens tab, and plas-
OQL075066 tic housings.
OQL075067
If the map lamp (bulb and LED type)
does not operate, we recommend
that you checked an authorized Kia WARNING
dealer.
Prior to working on the Interior
lamps, ensure that the “OFF”
button is depressed to avoid
burning your fingers or receiv-
ing an electric shock.
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Maintenance
Room lamp bulb replacement 1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, Personal lamp bulb replacement
gently pry the lens cover from
lamp housing.
2. Remove the bulb by pulling it
straight out.
3. Install a new bulb in the socket.
4. Align the lens cover tabs with the
lamp housing notches and snap
the lens into place.
CAUTION
OQL075068
Be careful not to dirty or dam- OQL075054
tic housings. If the personal lamp (LED) does not
WARNING operate, we recommend that you
Prior to working on the Interior checked an authorized Kia dealer.
lamps, ensure that the “OFF”
button is depressed to avoid
burning your fingers or receiv-
ing an electric shock.
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Maintenance
Glove box lamp bulb Tailgate room lamp bulb

replacement CAUTION replacement
Be careful not to dirty or dam-
tic housings.
OQL075055 OQL075056
1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, 1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver,

gently pry the lamp assembly from gently pry the lens cover from
interior. lamp housing.
2. Remove the bulb by pulling it 2. Remove the bulb by pulling it
straight out. straight out.
3. Install a new bulb in the socket. 3. Install a new bulb in the socket.
4. Install the lamp assembly to interior. 4. Align the lens cover tabs with the
lamp housing notches and snap
the lens into place.
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Maintenance
Headlamp and front fog lamp 1. Inflate the tires to the specified
CAUTION aiming (for Europe) pressure and remove any loads
Be careful not to dirty or dam- from the vehicle except the driver,
Headlamp aiming spare tire, and tools.
tic housings. ■ Type A 2. The vehicle should be placed on a
flat floor.
3. Draw vertical lines (Vertical lines
passing through respective head
lamp centers) and a horizontal line
(Horizontal line passing through
center of head lamps) on the
screen.
4. With the head lamp and battery in
OQLE075078 normal condition, aim the head
■ Type B lamps so the brightest portion falls
on the horizontal and vertical
lines.
5. To aim the low and high beams left
or right, turn the driver (1) clock-
wise or counterclockwise. To aim
the low and high beams up or
down, turn the driver (2) clockwise
or counterclockwise.
OQLE075079
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Maintenance
Front fog lamp aiming With the front fog lamps and battery
normal condition, aim the front fog
■ Type A
lamps.
To aim the front fog lamp up or down,
turn the driver clockwise or counter-
clockwise.
OQLE075089
■ Type B
OQLE075090
The front fog lamp can be aimed as

the same manner of the head lamps
aiming.
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Maintenance
Aiming point
OQLE075091
* A : Screen
8 116
Maintenance
Unit: mm (in)
Head lamp
Ground Height Distance between lamps
Vehicle condition
Low beam High beam Low beam High beam
H1 H2 W1 W2
Without driver 956 (37.6) 956 (37.6) 1,326 (52.2) 1,326 (52.2)
With driver 949 (37.4) 949 (37.4) 1,326 (52.2) 1,326 (52.2)
Front Fog lamp (Bulb type) Front Fog lamp (LED type)
Distance Distance
Vehicle condition Ground Height Ground Height
between lamps between lamps
H3 W3 H3' W3'
Without driver 624 (24.6) 1,486 (58.5) 629 (24.8) 1,449 (57.0)
With driver 619 (24.4) 1,486 (58.5) 624 (24.6) 1,449 (57.0)
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Maintenance
■ Based on 10m screen
A : Vehicle axis
B : Vertical line of the left head lamp bulb center
C : Vertical line of the right head lamp bulb center W1
H1
D : Horizontal line of head lamp bulb center
E : Ground
F : Cut-Off line
OJF075107L
Head lamp low beam (LHD Vehicle)

1. Turn the low beam on without driver aboard.
2. The cut-off line should be projected in the cut-off line shown in the picture.
3.When aiming the low beam, vertical aiming should be adjusted after adjusting the horizontal aiming.
4. If head lamp leveling device is equipped, adjust the head lamp leveling device switch with 0 positions.
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Maintenance
A : Vehicle axis
B : Vertical line of the left head lamp bulb center
C : Vertical line of the right head lamp bulb center W1
H1
D : Horizontal line of head lamp bulb center
E : Ground
F : Cut-Off line
OJF075108L
Head lamp low beam (RHD Vehicle)

1. Turn the low beam on without driver aboard.
2. The cut-off line should be projected in the cut-off line shown in the picture.
3.When aiming the low beam, vertical aiming should be adjusted after adjusting the horizontal aiming.
4. If head lamp leveling device is equipped, adjust the head lamp leveling device switch with 0 positions.
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Maintenance
180
A : Vehicle axis
H3
B : Vertical line of the left fog lamp bulb center
C : Vertical line of the right fog lamp bulb center W3
D : Horizontal line of fog lamp bulb center
E : Ground
F : Cut-Off line
G : Upper limit
OJF075109L
Front fog lamp

1. Turn the front fog lamp on without the driver aboard.
2. The cut-off line should be projected in the allowable range (shaded region).
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Maintenance
APPEARANCE CARE
Exterior care Finish maintenance
Washing CAUTION
Exterior general caution
To help protect your vehicle’s finish • Do not use strong soap, chem-
It is very important to follow the label ical detergents or hot water,
directions when using any chemical from rust and deterioration, wash it
thoroughly and frequently at least and do not wash the vehicle in
cleaner or polish. Read all warning direct sunlight or when the
and caution statements that appear once a month with lukewarm or cold
water. body of the vehicle is warm.
on the label.
If you use your vehicle for off-road • Be careful when washing the
driving, you should wash it after each side windows of your vehicle.
off-road trip. Pay special attention to Especially, with high-pressure
the removal of any accumulation of water, water may leak through
salt, dirt, mud, and other foreign mate- the windows and wet the inte-
rials. Make sure the drain holes in the rior.
lower edges of the doors and rocker • To prevent damage to the
panels are kept clear and clean. plastic parts and lamps, do
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings, not clean with chemical sol-
industrial pollution and similar vents or strong detergents.
deposits can damage your vehicle’s
finish if not removed immediately.
Even prompt washing with plain water
may not completely remove all these WARNING - Wet brakes
deposits. A mild soap, safe for use on After washing the vehicle, test
painted surfaces, may be used. the brakes while driving slowly
After washing, rinse the vehicle thor- to see if they have been affected
oughly with lukewarm or cold water. by water. If braking performance
Do not allow soap to dry on the finish. is impaired, dry the brakes by
applying them lightly while main-
taining a slow forward speed.
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Maintenance
High-pressure washing Waxing

• When using high-pressure wash- Wax the vehicle when water will no
ers, make sure to maintain suffi- longer bead on the paint.
cient distance from the vehicle. Always wash and dry the vehicle
Insufficient clearance or excessive before waxing. Use a good quality
pressure can lead to component liquid or paste wax, and follow the
damage or water penetration. manufacturer’s instructions. Wax all
metal trim to protect it and to main-
• Do not spray the camera, sensors tain its luster.
or its surrounding area directly with Removing oil, tar, and similar materi-
a high pressure washer. Shock als with a spot remover will usually
applied from high pressure water strip the wax from the finish. Be sure to
OJB037800
may cause the device to not oper- re-wax these areas even if the rest of
ate normally. the vehicle does not yet need waxing.
• Do not bring the nozzle tip close to CAUTION Do not apply wax on embossed
boots (rubber or plastic covers) or • Water washing in the engine unpainted unit, as it may tarnish the
connectors as they may be dam- compartment including high unit.
aged if they come into contact with pressure water washing may
high pressure water. cause the failure of electrical
circuits located in the engine
compartment.
• Never allow water or other liq-
uids to come in contact with
electrical/electronic compo-
nents inside the vehicle as
this may damage them.
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Maintenance
Finish damage repair Bright-metal maintenance

CAUTION Deep scratches or stone chips in the • To remove road tar and insects,
• Wiping dust or dirt off the painted surface must be repaired use a tar remover, not a scraper or
body with a dry cloth will promptly. Exposed metal will quickly other sharp object.
scratch the finish. rust and may develop into a major • To protect the surfaces of bright-
• Do not use steel wool, abra- repair expense. metal parts from corrosion, apply a
sive cleaners, acid detergents coating of wax or chrome preser-
or strong detergents contain-
ing high alkaline or caustic
✽ NOTICE vative and rub to a high luster.
If your vehicle is damaged and • During winter weather or in coastal
agents on chrome-plated or areas, cover the bright metal parts
anodized aluminum parts. requires any metal repair or
replacement, be sure the body shop with a heavier coating of wax or
This may result in damage to preservative. If necessary, coat the
the protective coating and applies anti-corrosion materials to
the parts repaired or replaced. parts with non-corrosive petroleum
cause discoloration or paint jelly or other protective compound.
deterioration.
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Maintenance
Underbody maintenance Aluminum wheel maintenance

Corrosive materials used for ice and WARNING The aluminum wheels are coated
snow removal and dust control may After washing the vehicle, test with a clear protective finish.
collect on the underbody. If these the brakes while driving slowly • Do not use any abrasive cleaner,
materials are not removed, acceler- to see if they have been affected polishing compound, solvent, or
ated rusting can occur on underbody by water. If braking performance wire brushes on aluminum wheels.
parts such as the fuel lines, frame, is impaired, dry the brakes by They may scratch or damage the
floor pan and exhaust system, even applying them lightly while finish.
though they have been treated with maintaining a slow forward
rust protection. speed. • Clean the wheel when it has cooled.
Thoroughly flush the vehicle under- • Use only a mild soap or neutral
body and wheel openings with luke- detergent, and rinse thoroughly
warm or cold water once a month, with water. Also, be sure to clean
after off-road driving and at the end the wheels after driving on salted
of each winter. Pay special attention roads. This helps prevent corrosion.
to these areas because it is difficult • Avoid washing the wheels with
to see all the mud and dirt. It will do high-speed car wash brushes.
more harm than good to wet down • Do not use any alkaline or acid
the road grime without removing it. detergent. It may damage and cor-
The lower edges of the doors, rocker rode the aluminum wheels coated
panels, and frame members have with a clear protective finish.
drain holes that should not clog with
dirt; trapped water in these areas can
cause rusting.
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Maintenance
Corrosion protection High-corrosion areas For all these reasons, it is particular-

Protecting your vehicle from corrosion If you live in an area where your vehi- ly important to keep your vehicle
cle is regularly exposed to corrosive clean and free of mud or accumula-
By using the most advanced design tions of other materials. This applies
and construction practices to combat materials, corrosion protection is par-
ticularly important. Some of the com- not only to the visible surfaces but
corrosion, we produce vehicles of the particularly to the underside of the
highest quality. However, this is only mon causes of accelerated corrosion
are road salts, dust control chemicals, vehicle.
part of the job. To achieve the long-
term corrosion resistance your vehi- ocean air and industrial pollution.
cle can deliver, the owner's coopera- To help prevent corrosion
tion and assistance is also required. Moisture breeds corrosion You can help prevent corrosion from
Moisture creates the conditions in getting started by observing the fol-
Common causes of corrosion which corrosion is most likely to lowing:
The most common causes of corro- occur. For example, corrosion is
sion on your vehicle are: accelerated by high humidity, partic-
ularly when temperatures are just
• Road salt, dirt and moisture that is above freezing. In such conditions,
allowed to accumulate underneath the corrosive material is kept in con-
the vehicle. tact with the vehicle’s surface by
• Removal of paint or protective moisture that evaporate slowly.
coatings by stones, gravel, abra- Mud is particularly corrosive
sion or minor scrapes and dents because it dries slowly and holds
which leave unprotected metal moisture in contact with the vehicle.
exposed to corrosion. Although the mud appears to be dry,
it can still retain moisture and pro-
mote corrosion.
High temperatures can also acceler-
ate corrosion of parts that are not
properly ventilated so the moisture
can be dispersed.
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Maintenance
Keep your vehicle clean • When cleaning lower door panels, Keep paint and trim in good con-
The best way to prevent corrosion is rocker panels and frame members, dition
to keep your vehicle clean and free be sure that drain holes are kept Scratches or chips in the finish
of corrosive materials. Attention to open so that moisture can escape should be covered with "touch-up"
the underside of the vehicle is partic- and not be trapped inside to accel- paint as soon as possible to reduce
ularly important. erate corrosion. the possibility of corrosion. If bare
metal is showing through, the atten-
Keep your garage dry tion of a qualified body and paint
• If you live in a high-corrosion area shop is recommended.
— where road salts are used, near Don't park your vehicle in a damp,
the ocean, areas with industrial pol- poorly ventilated garage. This cre-
lution, acid rain, etc.—, you should ates a favorable environment for cor- Bird droppings : Bird droppings are
take extra care to prevent corrosion. rosion. This is particularly true if you highly corrosive and may damage
In winter, hose off the underside of wash your vehicle in the garage or painted surfaces in just a few hours.
your vehicle at least once a month drive it into the garage when it is still Always remove bird droppings as
and be sure to clean the underside wet or covered with snow, ice or soon as possible.
thoroughly when winter is over. mud. Even a heated garage can con-
• When cleaning underneath the tribute to corrosion unless it is well
ventilated so moisture is dispersed. Don't neglect the interior
vehicle, give particular attention to
the components under the fenders Moisture can collect under the floor
and other areas that are hidden mats and carpeting and cause corro-
from view. Do a thorough job; just sion. Check under the mats periodi-
dampening the accumulated mud cally to be sure the carpeting is dry.
rather than washing it away will Use particular care if you carry fertil-
accelerate corrosion rather than izers, cleaning materials or chemi-
prevent it. Water under high pres- cals in the vehicle.
sure and steam are particularly These should be carried only in prop-
effective in removing accumulated er containers and any spills or leaks
mud and corrosive materials. should be cleaned up, flushed with
clean water and thoroughly dried.
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Maintenance
Interior care Cleaning the upholstery and inte- Cleaning the lap/shoulder belt
Interior general precautions rior trim webbing
Prevent chemicals such as perfume, Vinyl Clean the belt webbing with any mild
cosmetic oil, sun cream, hand clean- Remove dust and loose dirt from soap solution recommended for
er, and air freshener from contacting vinyl with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaning upholstery or carpet. Follow
the interior parts because they may cleaner. Clean vinyl surfaces with a the instructions provided with the
cause damage or discoloration. If vinyl cleaner. soap. Do not bleach or re-dye the
they do contact the interior parts, webbing because this may weaken it.
Fabric
wipe them off immediately. If neces-
sary, use a vinyle cleaner, see Remove dust and loose dirt from fab- Cleaning the interior window glass
instructions for correct usage. ric with a whisk broom or vacuum
cleaner. Clean with a mild soap solu- If the interior glass surfaces of the
tion recommended for upholstery or vehicle become fogged (that is, cov-
CAUTION carpets. Remove fresh spots imme- ered with an oily, greasy or waxy
Never allow water or other liq- diately with a fabric spot cleaner. If film), they should be cleaned with a
uids to come in contact with fresh spots do not receive immediate glass cleaner. Follow the directions
electrical/electronic compo- attention, the fabric can be stained on the glass cleaner container.
nents inside the vehicle as this and its color can be affected. Also, its
may damage them. fire-resistant properties can be CAUTION
reduced if the material is not proper-
Do not scrape or scratch the
ly maintained.
CAUTION inside of the rear window. This
may result in damage of the rear
When cleaning leather products CAUTION window defroster grid.
(steering wheel, seats etc.), use
neutral detergents or low alco- Using anything but recommend-
hol content solutions. If you use ed cleaners and procedures may
high alcohol content solutions affect the fabric’s appearance
or acid/alkaline detergents, the and fire-resistant properties.
color of the leather may fade or
the surface may get stripped off.
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Maintenance
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

The emission control system of your Caution for the Inspection and 1. Crankcase emission control
vehicle is covered by a written limited Maintenance Test (With Electronic system
warranty. Please see the warranty Stability Control (ESC) system)
The positive crankcase ventilation
information contained in the • To prevent the vehicle from mis- system is employed to prevent air
Warranty & Maintenance book in your firing during dynamometer test- pollution caused by blow-by gases
vehicle. ing, turn the Electronic Stability being emitted from the crankcase.
Your vehicle is equipped with an Control (ESC) system off by This system supplies fresh filtered air
emission control system to meet all pressing the ESC switch. to the crankcase through the air
applicable emission regulations. • After dynamometer testing is intake hose. Inside the crankcase,
There are three emission control completed, turn the ESC system the fresh air mixes with blow-by
systems, as follows. back on by pressing the ESC gases, which then pass through the
switch again. PCV valve into the induction system.
(1) Crankcase emission control
system 2. Evaporative emission con-
(2) Evaporative emission control trol system
system The Evaporative Emission Control
(3) Exhaust emission control system System is designed to prevent fuel
vapors from escaping into the atmos-
phere.
In order to assure the proper function
of the emission control systems, it is
recommended that you have your
vehicle inspected and maintained by
an authorized Kia dealer in accor-
dance with the maintenance sched-
ule in this manual.
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Maintenance
Canister 3. Exhaust emission control Engine exhaust gas precautions

Fuel vapors generated inside the fuel system (carbon monoxide)
tank are absorbed and stored in the The Exhaust Emission Control • Carbon monoxide can be present
onboard canister. When the engine is System is a highly effective system with other exhaust fumes.
running, the fuel vapors absorbed in which controls exhaust emissions Therefore, if you smell exhaust
the canister are drawn into the surge while maintaining good vehicle per- fumes of any kind inside your vehi-
tank through the purge control sole- formance. cle, have it inspected and repaired
noid valve. immediately. If you ever suspect
exhaust fumes are coming into
Vehicle modifications your vehicle, drive it only with all
Purge Control Solenoid Valve This vehicle should not be modified.
(PCSV) the windows fully open. Have your
Modification of your vehicle could vehicle checked and repaired
The purge control solenoid valve is affect its performance, safety or immediately.
controlled by the Engine Control durability and may even violate gov-
Module (ECM); when the engine ernmental safety and emissions reg-
coolant temperature is low during ulations. WARNING - Exhaust
idling, the PCSV closes so that evap- Engine exhaust gases contain
orated fuel is not taken into the In addition, damage or performance
problems resulting from any modifi- carbon monoxide (CO). Though
engine. After the engine warms up colorless and odorless, it is
during ordinary driving, the PCSV cation may not be covered under
warranty. dangerous and could be lethal if
opens to introduce evaporated fuel to inhaled. Follow the instructions
the engine. • If you use unauthorized electronic on this page to avoid CO poi-
devices, it may cause the vehicle to soning.
operate abnormally, wire damage,
battery discharge and fire. For your
safety, do not use unauthorized
electronic devices.
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Maintenance
• Do not operate the engine in con- Operating precautions for catalyt- Your vehicle is equipped with a cat-
fined or closed areas (such as ic converters (if equipped) alytic converter emission control
garages) any more than what is device.
necessary to move the vehicle in or Therefore, the following precautions
out of the area. WARNING - Fire
must be observed:
• When the vehicle is stopped in an • A hot exhaust system can
ignite flammable items under • Make sure to refuel your vehicle
open area for more than a short according to the "Fuel require-
time with the engine running, your vehicle. Do not park the
vehicle over or near flamma- ments" suggested in chapter 1.
adjust the ventilation system (as
needed) to draw outside air into the ble objects, such as grass, • Do not operate the vehicle when
vehicle. vegetation, paper, leaves, etc. there are signs of engine malfunc-
• The exhaust system and cat- tion, such as misfire or a noticeable
• Never sit in a parked or stopped loss of performance.
vehicle for any extended time with alytic system are very hot
the engine running. while the engine is running or • Do not misuse or abuse the
immediately after the engine engine. Examples of misuse are
• When the engine stalls or fails to is turned off. Keep away from coasting with the ignition off and
start, excessive attempts to restart the exhaust system and cat- descending steep grades in gear
the engine may cause damage to alytic, you may get burned. with the ignition off.
the emission control system.
Also, do not remove the heat • Do not operate the engine at high
sink around the exhaust sys- idle speed for extended periods (5
tem, do not seal the bottom of minutes or more).
the vehicle or do not coat the • Do not modify or tamper with any
vehicle for corrosion control. part of the engine or emission con-
It may present a fire risk under trol system. All inspections and
certain conditions. adjustments must be made by an
• Avoid driving with an extremely low
fuel level. Running out of fuel could
cause the engine to misfire, dam-
aging the catalytic converter.
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Maintenance
Failure to observe these precautions Diesel Particulate Filter When the malfunction indicator light
could result in damage to the catalyt- (if equipped) blinks, it may stop blinking by driving
ic converter and to your vehicle. The Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) the vehicle at more than 60 km/h (37
Additionally, such actions could void system removes the soot in the mph) or at more than second gear
your warranties. exhaust gas. with 1500 ~ 2500 engine rpm for a
Unlike a disposable air filter, the DPF certain time (for about 25 minutes).
system automatically burns (oxidizes) If the malfunction indicator light ( )
and removes the accumulated soot continues to be blinked or the warn-
according to the driving condition. In ing massage “Check exhaust system”
other words, the active burning by illuminates in spite of the procedure,
engine control system and high please visit an authorized Kia dealer
exhaust gas temperature caused by and the check the DPF system.
normal/high driving condition burns If you continue to drive with the mal-
and removes the accumulated soot. function indicator light blinking for a
However, if the vehicle continues to long time, the DPF system can be
be driven at repeated short distance damaged and fuel consumption can
or driven at low speed for a long be worsen.
time, the accumulated soot may not
be automatically removed because
of low exhaust gas temperature.
More than a certain amount of soot
deposited, the malfunction indicator
light ( ) illuminates.
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Maintenance
Lean NOx Trap (if equipped)

CAUTION - Diesel Fuel
(if equipped with DPF) The Lean NOx Trap (LNT) system
removes the nitrogen oxide in the
It is recommended to use the exhaust gas. The smell can occur in
regulated automotive diesel fuel the exhaust gas depending on the
for diesel vehicle equipped with quality of the fuel and it can degrade
the DPF system. NOx reduction performance, please
If you use diesel fuel including use the regulated automotive diesel
high sulfur (more than 50 ppm fuel.
sulfur) and unspecified addi-
tives, it can cause the DPF sys-
tem to be damaged and white
smoke can be emitted.
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Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 • Brake/Clutch fluid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-42

Air cleaner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-55 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-79

• Vanity mirror lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . 8-111

1. Engine coolant reservoir

■ Gasoline Engine (Nu 2.0L - MPI )

1. Engine coolant reservoir

■ Diesel Engine (U2 1.7L)

1. Engine coolant reservoir

At least monthly: At least twice a year At least once a year:

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICE

NO. ITEM REMARK

NO. ITEM REMARK

MAINTENANCE Miles×1,000 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160

MAINTENANCE Miles×1,000 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160

I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace. R : Replace or change.

Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions

SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS

NO. ITEM REMARK

NO. ITEM REMARK

I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace. R : Replace or change.

Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions

SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS

NO. ITEM REMARK

MAINTENANCE Miles×1,000 48 40 60 80 100 120 140 160

Air cleaner filter I R I R I R I R

Air conditioner compressor/refrigerant (if equipped) I I I I I I I I

I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace. R : Replace or change.

MAINTENANCE Miles×1,000 48 40 60 80 100 120 140 160

I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace. R : Replace or change.

Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions

SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS

NO. ITEM REMARK

I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace. R : Replace or change.

I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace. R : Replace or change.

Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions

SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS

EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS

Cooling system Dual clutch transmission fluid ✽ NOTICE

Parking brake Air conditioning refrigerant

5. Pull the dipstick out again and

CAUTION CAUTION - Diesel engine

Use a funnel to help prevent oil

Use only the specified engine oil.

Changing the engine oil and

✽ NOTICE ■ Engine room rear view Recommended engine coolant

For mixture percentage, refer to the Changing the coolant

BRAKE/CLUTCH FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)

Stroke : 4~5 notch Stroke : 6~7 “clicks’’ at a force of

FUEL FILTER (FOR DIESEL)

OQL075014 1. Pull out the air cleaner cover.

Replace the filter according to the

CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER

Front windshield wiper blade

Rear window wiper blade

(Continued) (Continued) CAUTION

Battery capacity label Battery recharging

(Continued) Reset items