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Maintenance
Interior care
Interior general precautions
Prevent caustic solutions such as per- fume and cosmetic oil from contacting
the dashboard because they may cause
damage or discoloration. If they do con-tact the dashboard, wipe them off imme-
diately. See the instructions for the prop-
er way to clean vinyl.
Cleaning the upholstery and interiortrim
Vinyl
Remove dust and loose dirt from vinyl
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.
Clean vinyl surfaces with a vinyl cleaner.
Fabric
Remove dust and loose dirt from fabric
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.Clean with a mild soap solution recom-
mended for upholstery or carpets.
Remove fresh spots immediately with a
fabric spot cleaner. If fresh spots do not
receive immediate attention, the fabriccan be stained and its color can be
affected. Also, its fire-resistant properties
can be reduced if the material is not
properly maintained.
Cleaning the lap/shoulder belt web-bing
Clean the belt webbing with any mild
soap solution recommended for cleaning
upholstery or carpet. Follow the instruc-
tions provided with the soap. Do not
bleach or re-dye the webbing because
this may weaken it.
Cleaning the interior window glass
If the interior glass surfaces of the vehi-
cle become fogged (that is, covered with
an oily, greasy or waxy film), they should
be cleaned with a glass cleaner. Followthe directions on the glass cleaner con-
tainer.CAUTION
Never allow water or other liquids
to come in contact withelectrical/electronic componentsinside the vehicle as this may dam-age them.
CAUTION
When cleaning leather products
(steering wheel, seats etc.), useneutral detergents or low alcoholcontent solutions. If you use highalcohol content solutions or
acid/alkaline detergents, the color of the leather may fade or the sur-face may get stripped off.CAUTION
Using anything but recommended
cleaners and procedures may affectthe fabric’s appearance and fire-resistant properties.
CAUTION
Do not scrape or scratch the insideof the rear window. This may result in damage of the rear windowdefroster grid.

Specifications & Consumer information
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RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use only lubricants of the proper quality. The correct
lubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results in improved fuel economy.
These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.
Lubricant Volume Classification
2.4L 4.6 l (4.86 US qt.)
API Service SM*3
,
Gasoline Engine
3.5L 5.2 l (5.49 US qt.) ILSAC GF-4 or above
with DPF *
46.7
l (7.08 US qt.) ACEA C3
Diesel Engine 6.7 l (7.08 US qt.)
without DPF * 4ACEA B4
Manual transaxle Gasoline Engine 2.4L 1.8 l(1.90 US qt.)
API GL-4, SAE 75W/85
fluid Diesel Engine 1.6 l(1.69 US qt.)
Automatic 2.4L 7.1
l (7.50 US qt.) MICHANG ATF SP-IV
transaxle fluid Gasoline Engine
3.5L 7.8 l (8.24 US qt.) SK ATF SP-IV
Diesel Engine 2.0L 7.8
l (8.24 US qt.) NOCA ATF SP-IV
2.2L 7.7 l (8.14 US qt.) KIA genuine ATF SP-IV
Power steering 1.0 l (1.06 US qt.) PSF-3
Gasoline Engine 2.4LMT 6.5
l (6.87 US qt.)
Mixture of antifreeze and distilled water
AT 6.6
l (6.97 US qt.)
Coolant 3.5L AT 8.6 l (9.09 US qt.)
Diesel Engine MT 8.6
l (9.09 US qt.) (Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator)
AT 9.0 l (9.51 US qt.)
Engine oil *1 *2
(drain and refill) Recommends -
For Europe

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Index
If the engine overheats·····················································6-6
If the engine will not start ···············································6-3
If you have a flat tire
(with InstantMobilitySystem)······································6-16
If you have a flat tire (with spare tire)·····························6-7
In case of an emergency while driving ····························6-2
Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster ···················1-7
Instrument cluster ··························································4-39
Instrument panel overview···············································2-3
Interior features······························································4-99
Interior light ···································································4-73
Interior overview······························································2-2
Key positions ···································································5-4
Keys ·················································································4-3
Light bulbs ·····································································7-63
Lighting··········································································4-63
Maintenance services ·······················································7-4 Manual climate control system······································4-77
Manual transaxle····························································5-14
Mirrors ···········································································4-35
Owner maintenance ·························································7-6
Panorama sunroof ··························································4-29
Parking brake ································································7-30
Power steering fluid ·······················································7-29
Rear parking assist system·············································4-59
Rearview camera····························································4-62
Recommended lubricants and capacities ·························8-4
Remote keyless entry ·······················································4-6
Road warning ···································································6-2
Scheduled maintenance service ·······································7-8
Seat belts ········································································3-18
Seats ·················································································3-2
Smart key ·········································································4-9
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Special driving conditions ·············································5-47
Steering wheel ·······························································4-33
Storage compartment ·····················································4-97
Tailgate···········································································4-18
Theft-alarm system ························································4-12
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ····················6-21
Tire specification and pressure label ·······························8-8
Tires and wheels ······················································7-41/8-3
Towing ···········································································6-26
Trailer towing·································································5-55
Vehicle break-in process ··················································1-6
Vehicle certification label ················································8-7
Vehicle handling instructions···········································1-6
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ·······························8-7
Vehicle weight ·······························································5-63
Washer fluid ···································································7-30
Windows ········································································4-20
Windshield defrosting and defogging····························4-94
Winter driving ································································5-51 Wiper blades ··································································7-36
Wipers and washers ·······················································4-69
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