check engine KIA Magnetis 2006 2.G Owner's Guide

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Check the condition and connections of
all cooling system hoses and heater
hoses. Replace any swollen or
deteriorated hoses.
The coolant level should be full in the
radiator and between F (Full) and L
(Low) on the coolant reservoir tank
when the engine is cool.If the coolant level is low, add enough
specified coolant to provide protection
against freezing and corrosion and to
bring the level to F in the coolant
reservoir. Do not overfill. If frequent
additions are required, see an Authorized
Kia Dealer for a cooling system
inspection.
CHANGING COOLANTChange coolant according to the
Scheduled Maintenance.
• Use only soft (de-mineralized) water
in the coolant mixture.
• The engine in your vehicle has
aluminum engine parts and must be
protected by an ethylene glycol-
based coolant to prevent corrosion
and freezing.
• DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol
coolant and do not mix them with the
specified coolant.•Do not use a solution that contains
more than 60% coolant or less than
35% coolaut, which would reduce
the effectiveness of the solution.
For mixture percen-tages, refer to the
following table.
1. Turn the radiator cap counterclockwise
and remove it.
2. Loosen the radiator drain plug and
drain the coolant into a suitable
container.
MMSA7005
Coolant reservoir tank
-15°C (5°F) 35 65
-25°C (-13°F) 40 60
-35°C (-31°F) 50 50
-45°C (-49°F) 60 40Ambient
TemperatureMixture Percentage (volume)
Coolant
SolutionWater
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7-163. With the drain plug loose, flush the
system with running water.
4. Drain the system completely and
retighten the drain plug. Add the
necessary amount of ethylene glycol
based coolant and water to provide
the required protection against
freezing and corrosion.
In extremely cold climates, add the
necessary amount of ethylene glycol-
based coolant in accordance with the
instructions of the coolant
manufacturer.5. Run the engine at idle with the
radiator cap off. Slowly add
additional coolant if necessary.
6. At this point, wait until the engine
reaches normal operating temperature.
Depress the accelerator two or three
times; then add coolant if required. Be
careful not to burn yourself.
7. Install the radiator cap. Inspect all
connections for leaks and recheck the
coolant level in the reservoir.
Recheck again after a few days of
driving and add coolant as necessary.
MMSA7036
Drain plugRadiator cap
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7-18PARKING BRAKECHECKING THE PARKING BRAKECheck the stroke of the parking brake by
counting the number of “clicks” heard
while fully applying it from the released
position. Also, the parking brake alone
should securely hold the vehicle on a
fairly steep grade.
If the number of “clicks” is more or less
than specified, have the parking brake
adjusted by an Authorized Kia Dealer.
Stroke:
5-9 “clicks” at a force of 22 lbs. (98N).
POWER STEERINGCHECKING THE POWER
STEERING FLUID LEVELThe power steering fluid level should be
checked periodically. With the engine
off and the vehicle on level ground,
check the fluid level in the power
steering reservoir; it should be between
the MAX and MIN reservoir indicators.Before adding power steering fluid,
thoroughly clean the area around the
reservoir cap to prevent power steering
fluid contamination.
If the level is low, add fluid to the MAX
level.
In the event the power steering system
requires frequent addition of fluid, the
vehicle should be inspected by an
Authorized Kia Dealer.
Use only the specified power steering fluid.
(Refer to “Recommended Lubricants”
later in this section.)
MMSA7007
MMSA7008
✻
NOTICE
To avoid damage to the power
steering pump, do not operate the
vehicle for prolonged periods with
low power steering fluid level.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLECHECKING THE
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
FLUID LEVELThe automatic transaxle fluid level
should be checked regularly. Take the
following precautions to measure the
fluid level properly.The volume of the transaxle fluid changes
with temperature. For that reason, it is
best to check the level after having driven
the vehicle for 30 minutes. If necessary,
however, the fluid can also be checked
when the vehicle has not been driven.
1. Park the vehicle on level ground and
set the parking brake firmly.
2. Allow the engine to idle for about 2
minutes, then depress the brake
pedal. Move the shift lever slowly
through all ranges then set it in the P
(Park) position.
3. With the engine still idling, pull the
dipstick out, wipe it clean, and
reinsert it fully.
4. Pull the dipstick out again.
The fluid level is checked as follows:
MMSA7010
CAUTION
• Low fluid level causes transaxle
slippage. Overfilling can cause
foaming, loss of fluid, and
transaxle malfunction.
• The use of a non-specified fluid
could result in transaxle
malfunction and failure.
WARNING - Parking
Brake
To avoid sudden movement of
the vehicle, set the parking
brake and depress the brake
pedal while shifting the shift
lever.
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USING THE HOT FLUID SCALE:If the vehicle has been driven and the
fluid is warmed to the normal operating
temperature of approximately 158~176ºF
(70~80ºC), the fluid level should be
within “HOT” range.
• Use the cold scale as a rough reference
only.
• If the outside temperature is lower than
68ºF (20ºC), start the engine and
measure the fluid level after letting the
engine reach operating temperature.• If the vehicle has been driven for an
extended period at high speeds or in
city traffic in hot weather, it is usually
best to measure the fluid level after
stopping the engine and allowing the
fluid to cool for 30 minutes.
When inserting the dipstick, be sure to
insert it completely. When adding fluid,
measure frequently with the dipstick to
make sure the fluid level does not go
above the Full position. Do not overfill.
Use only the specified automatic
transaxle fluid. (Refer to “Recommended
Lubricants” later in this section)
LUBRICANTS AND
FLUIDSCHECKING THE WASHER
FLUID LEVELCheck the fluid level in the washer fluid
reservoir and add fluid if necessary.
Plain water may be used if washer fluid
is not available. However, use
windshield washer solvent with
antifreeze characteristics in cold climates
to prevent freezing.
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7-20
HOT
MMSA7011
MMSA7012
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TIRES AND WHEELSTIRE CAREFor proper maintenance, safety, and
maximum fuel economy, you must
always maintain recommended tire
inflation pressures and stay within the
load limits and weight distribution
recommended for your vehicle.INFLATION PRESSURESCheck all tire pressures (including the
spare) monthly when the tires are cold.
“Cold tires” means the car has not been
driven for at least three hours or driven
less than one mile (1.6 km).
Recommended pressures must be
maintained to ensure ride quality, vehicle
handling, and minimum tire wear.
Watch the battery during
charging, and stop or reduce
the charging rate if the battery
cells begin gasing (boiling)
violently or if the temperature
of the electrolyte of any cell
exceeds 120°F (49°C).
Wear eye protection when
checking the battery during
charging.
Disconnect the battery
charger in the following
order.
1. Turn off the battery
charger main switch.
2. Unhook the negative
clamp from the negative
battery terminal.
3. Unhook the positive clamp
from the positive battery
terminal.
✻
NOTICE
• Before performing battery
maintenance or recharging, turn
OFF all accessories and stop the
engine.
• When remounted battery,
disconnect the negative (-)
battery cable first. When re-
installing the battery, reconnect
the negative (-) battery cable
last.
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RECOMMENDED SAE
VISCOSITY NUMBEREngine oil viscosity (thickness) has an
effect on fuel economy and cold weather
operation (starting and oil flow). Lower
viscosity engine oils can provide better fuel
economy and cold weather performance,
however, higher viscosity engine oils are
required for satisfactory lubrication in hot
weather. Using oils of any viscosity other
than those recommended could result in
engine damage.
These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.*1)
Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the this page.
* Recommended for the Canadian climate.
Lubricant Classification
Engine oil* API Service SJ, SL or above,
ILSAC GF-3 or above
Manual transaxle oil* API Service GL-4 (SAE 75W-85)
Automatic trasaxle fluid SK ATF SP-III or Diamond ATF SP-III
Power steering fluid PSF-IV
Brake/clutch fluid SAEJ1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3 DOT-4
✻
NOTICE
Always be sure to clean the area
around any filler plug, drain plug,
or dipstick before checking or
draining any lubricant. This is
especially important in dusty or
sandy areas and when the vehicle is
used on unpaved roads. Cleaning
the plug and dipstick areas will
prevent dirt and grit from entering
the engine and other mechanisms
that could be damaged.
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
Temperature
Gasoline
Engine Oil°C
(°F)
-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50
-10 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
10W-30
5W-20, 5W-30
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7-42HEADLIGHT AIMING
ADJUSTMENTBefore performing aiming adjustment,
make sure of the following.
1. Keep all tires inflated to the correct
pressure.
2. Place the vehicle on level ground and
press the front bumper & rear
bumper down several times.
3. See that the vehicle is unloaded
(except for full levels of coolant,
engine oil and fuel, and spare tire, jack,
and tools). Have the driver sit in the
driver’s seat or use equivalent weight.4. Clean the headlight lenses and turn
on the headlight (Low beam).
5. Open the hood.
6. Draw a vertical line (through the
center of each headlight) and the
horizontal line (through the center of
each headlight) on the aiming screen.
1) Horizontal line dimension from
ground: 628 mm (24.72 in)
2) Distance between each vertical
line : 1,306 mm (49.17 in)
And then, draw a parallel line at 30
mm (1.18 in) place under the
horizontal line.
7. Adjust each cut-off line of the low
beam to the parallel line with a
Phillips screwdriver.
ADJUSTMENT AFTER
HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY
REPLACEMENTIf the vehicle has had front body repair
and the headlight assembly has been
replaced, the headlight aiming should be
checked using the aiming screen as
shown in the illustration. Turn on the
headlight switch. (Low Beam Position)
1. Adjust headlights so that main axis of
light is parallel to center line of the
body and is aligned with point “P”
shown in the illustration.
MMSA7032
Vertical
aiming
HH W
P
MMSA7033
Horizontal line
21 mm (0.82 in)
Cut-off line
Ground line Vertical line
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