brake fluid KIA Rio 2007 2.G User Guide

713
Maintenance
BRAKE FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)Checking brake fluid level Check the fluid level in the reservoir peri-
odically. The fluid level should be
between MAX and MIN marks on the
side of the reservoir.
Before removing the reservoir cap and
adding brake fluid, clean the area around
the reservoir cap thoroughly to prevent
brake fluid contamination.
If your vehicle is equipped with a manual
transaxle, brake fluid is used as clutch
fluid.If the level is low, add fluid to the MAX
level. The level will fall with accumulated
mileage. This is a normal condition asso-
ciated with the wear of the brake linings.
If the fluid level is excessively low, have
the brake system checked by an author-
ized Kia dealer.
Use only the specified brake fluid. (Refer
to “Recommended Lubricants” later inthis section.)
Never mix different types of fluid.
✽ ✽ NOTICEDo not allow brake fluid to contact the
vehicle's body paint, as paint damage
will result. Brake fluid, which has been
exposed to open air for an extended time
should never be used as its quality can-
not be guaranteed. It should be thrown
out. Don't put in the wrong kind of fluid.
A few drops of mineral-based oil, such
as engine oil, in your brake/clutch sys-
tem can damage brake/clutch system
parts.
WARNING -
Brake fluid
When changing and adding brake
fluid, handle it carefully. Do not let it
come in contact with your eyes. If
brake fluid should come in contact
with your eyes, immediately flush
them with a large quantity of fresh
tap water. Have your eyes examined
by a doctor as soon as possible.
WARNING -
Loss of brake
fluid
In the event the brake system
requires frequent additions of fluid,
the vehicle should be inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.
1JBA7004

715
Maintenance
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)Checking the automatic transaxle
fluid level The automatic transaxle fluid level
should be checked regularly.
Keep the vehicle on the level ground with
the parking brake applied and check the
fluid level according to the following pro-
cedure.
1. Place the selector lever in N (Neutral)position and confirm the engine is run-
ning at normal idle speed.
2. After the transaxle is warmed up suffi- ciently (fluid temperature 158~176°F
(70~80°C)), for example by 10 minutes
usual driving, shift the selector lever
through all positions then place the
selector lever in N (Neutral) or P (Park)
position. 3. Confirm that the fluid level is in “HOT”
range on the level gauge. If the fluid
level is lower, add the specified fluid
from the fill hole. If the fluid level is
higher, drain the fluid from the drain
hole.
4. If the fluid level is checked in cold con- dition (fluid temperature 68~86°F
(20~30°C) add the fluid to “COLD” line
and then recheck the fluid level
according to the above step 2.
1JBA7006
1LDA5009
WARNING -
Transaxle fluid
The transaxle fluid level should be
checked when the engine is at nor-
mal operating temperature. This
means that the engine, radiator,
radiator hose and exhaust system
etc., are very hot. Exercise great
care not to burn yourself during this
procedure.
WARNING
- Parking brake
To avoid sudden movement of the
vehicle, apply parking brake and
depress the brake pedal before
moving the shift lever.
CAUTION
Low fluid level causes transaxle slippage. Overfilling can causefoaming, loss of fluid andtransaxle malfunction.
The use of a non-specified fluid could result in transaxle malfunc-tion and failure.

Maintenance32
7LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONSRecommended lubricants To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and
durability, use only lubricants of the proper quality. The correct
lubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results in
improved fuel economy.
Engine oils labeled Energy Conserving Oil are now available.
Along with other additional benefits, they contribute to fuel
economy by reducing the amount of fuel necessary to over-
come engine friction. Often, these improvements are difficult to
measure in everyday driving, but in a year’s time, they can offer
significant cost and energy savings.
Recommended SAE viscosity number ✽ ✽
NOTICEAlways 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. Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has an effect on fuel economy
and cold weather operating (starting and oil flow). Lower vis-
cosity 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.
When choosing an oil, consider the range of temperature your
vehicle will be operated in before the next oil change. Proceed
to select the recommended oil viscosity from the chart.
*¹ Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers.These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your
vehicle.
Lubricant Classification
API Service SJ, SL or above,
ILSAC GF-3 or above
Manual transaxle fluid API Service GL-4
(SAE 75W-85, fill-for-life)
DIAMOND ATF SP-III, SK ATF SP-III
Power steering fluid PSF-III
Brake/Clutch fluid FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Engine oil
*¹
Automatic transaxle fluid
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
Temperature
Engine Oil *
1°C
(°F)
-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50
-10 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
1. For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscositygrade SAE 5W-20,5W-30 (API SJ, SL / ILSAC GF-3).
10W-30
5W-20, 5W-30

Specifications48Light BulbsCapacities
Light Bulb4 Door 5 Door
Headlights (Low/High) 55/60 55/60
Front turn signal lights 2727
Position lights 55
Front fog lights (if equipped) 27 27
Front side mark light 55
Stop and tail lights 27/8 28/8
Rear turn signal lights 2727
Back-up lights 1818
High mounted stop light 1818
License plate lights 55
Front map lamp 1010
Center dome lamp 1010
Trunk room (cargo area) lamp 5 5
Wattage
LubricantVolume Classification
Engine oil
*1
3.3 l
API service SJ, SL or above
(with filter change) (3.5 US qt.) ILSAC GF-3 or aboveManual transaxle fluid
1.9 l API
service
GL-4
(2.0 US qt.) SAE 75W-85 (fill-for-life)
Automatic transaxle 6.1 l
fluid (6.5 US qt.)
Power steering 0.8
l
PSF-III
(0.8 US qt.)
Coolant 5.5~5.8
lEthylene glycol base for
(5.8~6.1 US qt.) aluminum radiator
Brake fluid 0.7~0.8
lFMVSS116 DOT-3
(0.7~0.8 US qt.) o r D OT- 4
Fuel 45
l Unleaded gasoline with
(11.9 US gal.) AKI 87 or higher
*¹Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the page 7-32.
DIAMOND ATF SP-III,
SK ATF SP-III

Index29Air bags-supplemental restraint system··················\
·······3-47
Air cleaner ··················\
··················\
··················\
···············7-17
Antenna ··················\
··················\
··················\
··················\
··3-80
Audio system ··················\
··················\
··················\
···········3-81
Automatic transaxle··················\
··················\
············4-6, 7-15
Battery··················\
··················\
··················\
··················\
····7-21
Before driving ··················\
··················\
··················\
············5-4
Brake fluid ··················\
··················\
··················\
···············7-13
Brake system··················\
··················\
··················\
··············4-9
Climate control air filter ··················\
··················\
············7-18
Climate control system ··················\
··················\
··············4-30
Defroster ··················\
··················\
··················\
··················\
4-29
Door locks··················\
··················\
··················\
··················\
3-9
Drive belts··················\
··················\
··················\
················7-14
Electrical circuit protection ··················\
··················\
·········6-6
Emergency starting ··················\
··················\
··················\
····6-3
Emission control system ··················\
··················\
··············5-2Engine compartment ··················\
··················\
············2-4, 7-9
Engine cooling system ··················\
··················\
···············7-11
Engine oil ··················\
··················\
··················\
·················7-10\
Exterior care··················\
··················\
··················\
·············7-33
Fuel filler lid ··················\
··················\
··················\
············3-65
Fuel requirements ··················\
··················\
··················\
······5-2
Gauges ··················\
··················\
··················\
··················\
···4-17
Hazard warning flasher··················\
··················\
··············4-29
Hood··················\
··················\
··················\
··················\
·······3-64
How to use this manual ··················\
··················\
···············1-2
If you have a flat tire ··················\
··················\
·················6-17\
Ignition switch ··················\
··················\
··················\
···········4-2
Immobilizer system ··················\
··················\
··················\
···3-7
Instrument cluster ··················\
··················\
··················\
····4-16
Instrument panel overview ··················\
··················\
··········2-3
Interior care··················\
··················\
··················\
··············7-35
Interior features··················\
··················\
··················\
········3-73
Interior lights ··················\
··················\
··················\
···········3-71
Interior overview ··················\
··················\
··················\
·······2-2ABCED
FGHI