brake fluid KIA AMANTI 2006 User Guide

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
2. Power steering fluid reservoir
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Auto transaxle oil dipstick
5. Air cleaner
6. Brake fluid reservoir
7. Engine oil dipstick
8. Radiator cap
9. Positive battery terminal
10. Engine coolant reservoir
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BRAKESChecking brake fluid level Check the fluid level in the reservoir
periodically. 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 thor-
oughly to prevent brake fluid contam-
ination.If the level is low, add fluid to the
MAX level. The level will fall with
accumulated mileage. This is a nor-
mal condition associated with the
wear of the brake linings. If the fluid
level is excessively low, have the
brake system checked by an
Authorized Kia Dealer.
Use only the specified brake fluid.
(Refer to “RecommendedLubricants” later in this section.)
Never mix different types of fluid.
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WARNING
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
In the event the brake system
requires frequent additions of
fluid, the vehicle should be
inspected by an Authorized Kia
Dealer.
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Checking the parking brake Check whether the stroke is within
specification when the parking brake
pedal is depressed with 44 lb (20 kg,
196 N) of force. Also, the parking
brake alone should securely hold the
vehicle on a fairly steep grade. If the
stroke is more or less than specified,
have the parking brake adjusted by
an Authorized Kia Dealer.
Stroke : 3.5~3.8 in (88~98 mm)
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PARKING BRAKE
CAUTION
Do not allow brake fluid to con-
tact the vehicle's body paint, aspaint damage will result. Brakefluid, which has been exposedto open air for an extended timeshould never be used as itsquality cannot be guaranteed. Itshould be thrown out. Don't putin the wrong kind of fluid. Forexample, just a few drops ofmineral-based oil, such asengine oil, in your brake clutchsystem can damage brakeclutch system parts.

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STEERING WHEELPark the vehicle on level ground,
start the car and place the tire
wheels in the straight-ahead posi-
tion. Turn the steering wheel to the
left and right with a little force and
check the free play until you get a
feel for resistance against the tire
wheels movement.
Standard value: 1.2 in (30 mm) or
less✽ ✽NOTICEIf the measured value exceeds the
standard value, have the system
checked by an authorized Kia deal-
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEChecking the automatic
transaxle fluid level The automatic transaxle fluid level
should be checked regularly.
The volume of the transaxle fluid
changes with temperature. Although
it is best to check the level after hav-
ing driven the vehicle for at least 30
minutes, the level can be checked
after warming the fluid using the fol-
lowing procedure. 1. Park the vehicle on level ground
and firmly apply the parking brake.
2. Allow the engine to idle for about 2 minutes.
3. Depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever slowly through
all ranges then set it in P (Park).
4. With the engine still idling, pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean and rein-
sert it fully.
5. Pull out the dipstick again and check the fluid level.
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If the fluid has been warmed to nor-
mal operating temperature of approx-
imately 158~176° F (70~80°C), the
fluid level should be within “HOT”
range.✽ ✽ NOTICE“COLD” scale is for reference only
and should NOT be used to deter-
mine transaxle fluid level.
✽ ✽NOTICENew automatic transaxle fluid
should be red. The red dye is added
so the assembly plant can identify it
as automatic transaxle fluid and dis-
tinguish it from engine oil or
antifreeze. The red dye, which is not
an indicator of fluid quality, is not
permanent. As the vehicle is driven,
the automatic transaxle fluid will
begin to look darker. The color may
eventually appear light brown.
Therefore, have an Authorized Kia
dealer change the automatic
transaxle fluid according to the
Scheduled Maintenance at the
beginning of this section.
CAUTION
 Low fluid level causes
transaxle slippage. Overfillingcan cause foaming, loss offluid and transaxle malfunc-tion.
 The use of a non-specified fluid could result in transaxlemalfunction and failure.
WARNING
- Parking brake
To avoid sudden movement of
the vehicle, apply parking brake
and depress the brake pedal
before moving the shift lever.
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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Recommended lubricants To help achieve proper engine and
powertrain performance and durabil-
ity, 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 neces-
sary to overcome engine friction.
Often, these improvements are diffi-
cult to measure in everyday driving,
but in a year’s time, they can offer
significant cost and energy savings.
*¹ Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.
Lubricant Classification
Engine oil *¹
API Service SL or above, ILSAC GF-3 or above
Automatic transaxle fluid DIAMOND ATF SP-III or SK ATF SP-III
Power steering fluid PSF-IV
Brake fluid FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4

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Specifications
Light Bulbs1)HID(High Intensity Discharge) type2)With sunroof
* This mark indicates the filament is not used Capacities
Light Bulb
Wattage
Headlights (High/Low) 55/55 or 35
1)
Front turn signal lights (LED type) 13.2
Position lights 5
Side mark lights 5
Front fog lights (if equipped) 55
Stop and tail lights 28/8
Rear turn signal lights 28/8*
Back-up lights 16
High mounted stop light (LED type) 2.54
License plate lights 5
Front map lamp 5 or 10
2)
Center dome lamp 10
Door courtesy lamps 5
Vanity mirror lamps 3
Trunk room lamp 5
Foot lamp 5
Glove box lamp 5
LubricantVolume Classification
Engine oil
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4.5 qt. (4.3 l)
API Service SL or above,
(with filter change) ILSAC GF-3 or above
Transaxle
9.0 qt. (8.5 l)DIAMOND ATF SP-III,
fluid SK ATF SP-III
Power steering 1.1 qt. (1.0 l) PSF-IV
Coolant 10.8 qt.
Ethylene glycol base for
(10.2
l) aluminum radiator
Brake fluid0.7~0.8 qt.
FMVSS116 DOT-3
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l) or DOT-4
Fuel 18.5 gal Unleaded gasoline with
(70 l) AKI 87 or higher
*¹Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the page 7-52.

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10Air Bag - Advanced Supplemental Restraint System . 3-60
Air Bag Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-81
Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29
Air Conditioner (Specifications) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-66
Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-63 Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-62
System Operation Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-64
Air Intake Control Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-58
Alignment, Tire Balance and Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39
Aluminum Wheel Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-56
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-111
Anti-Lock Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36
Anti-Theft Steering Column Lock, Ignition Switch and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-102
Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54
Headlight Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47
Power Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5, 7-25
Transaxle (Specifications) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Transaxle Fluid Level, Checking the . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25
Window Reversal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Balance, Wheel Alignment and Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34
Recharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35
Service, for Best . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35
Before Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Belts, Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36
Pre-tensioner, seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36
Blade Replacement, Windshield Wiper . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32
Blades, Wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32
Body Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-28
Brake Fluid Level, Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13, 7-22
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
System, Anti-Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Wear Indicators, Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
7-21 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Break-In Process, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44
Bulbs, Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Capacities (Specifications) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Capacity, Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
Care of the Safety Belt System, Proper Use and . . . . . . . 3-47
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-53
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Tire Specification/Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Vehicle Certification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Lamp, door courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-98
Lap/Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43 Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45
Webbing, Cleaning the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-57
Light Bulbs (Specifications) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Bulb Replacement, Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47
Bulb Replacement, License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-58
Bulb Replacement, Rear Combination . . . . . . . . . . 7-48
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-97
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . 3-97
Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
3-97
Lighter, Cigarette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-102
Lighting, Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44
Lights, interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-97
Locks From inside the vehicle, operating door . . . . . . . . . 3-11
From outside the vehicle, operating door . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
3-9
Low Fuel Level Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39
Low Brake Fluid Level Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39
Lubricant Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51
Lubricants and Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-28
Lubrication, Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-28
Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23 Main Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Aluminum Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-56
Bright Metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-55
Finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-53
Normal - Schedule 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Severe - Schedule 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Service, Scheduled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Underbody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-55
When Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40
Mirror Day/Night Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-94
Outside Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-92
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-92
Mode selection Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-60
Modifications, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Night, Driving at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34
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Oil And Filter, Changing the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
Engine and Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
Filter, Engine Oil and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
Level, Checking the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
Pressure Warning, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37
One-Touch Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-50
Outside Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-92
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Overloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Owner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13, 7-22
Brake and Brake Fluid Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38
Power Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-105
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18, 7-24
Steering Fluid Level, Checking the . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Pregnant Women, Restraint of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47
Proper Use and Care of the Safety Belt System . . . . . 3-47
Push-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Rain, Driving in the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Rear
Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-67
Door Child Safety Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Lap/Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45
Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
3-30
Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-52
Rearview Mirrors Day/Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-94
Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-92
Recharging, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35
Recliner, Adjusting the Driver’s seatback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Adjusting seatback (Front Passenger Seat) . . . . . . . 3-26
Recommended Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51
SAE Viscosity Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52
Registering Your Vehicle in a Foreign Country . . . . . . 9-3
Relay panel description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
Reminder Warning Chime, Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43
Remote Keyless entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Restraint Of Infants and Small Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48
Of Large Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49
Of Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47
System, Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-50
System, Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
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