KIA Carens 2012 2.G Owner's Manual

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Maintenance
Do not operate the engine in confinedor closed areas (such as garages) any
more than what is necessary to move
the vehicle in or out of the area.
When the vehicle is stopped in an open area for more than a short time
with the engine running, adjust the
ventilation system (as needed) to draw
outside air into the vehicle.
Never sit in a parked or stopped vehi- cle for any extended time with the
engine running.
When the engine stalls or fails to start, excessive attempts to restart the
engine may cause damage to the
emission control system.G270303BUN
Operating precautions for catalyticconverters (if equipped)
Your vehicle is equipped with a catalytic
converter emission control device.
Therefore, the following precautions
must be observed:
Use only UNLEADED FUEL for gaso- line engine. Do not operate the vehicle when there
are signs of engine malfunction, such
as misfire or a noticeable loss of per-
formance.
Do not misuse or abuse the engine. Examples of misuse are coasting with
the ignition off and descending steep
grades in gear with the ignition off.
Do not operate the engine at high idle speed for extended periods (5 minutes
or more).
Do not modify or tamper with any part of the engine or emission control sys-
tem. All inspections and adjustments
must be made by an authorized Kia
dealer.
Avoid driving with a very low fuel level. If you run out of gasoline, it could
cause the engine to misfire and result
in excessive loading of the catalytic
converter.
Failure to observe these precautions
could result in damage to the catalytic
converter and to your vehicle.
Additionally, such actions could void your
warranties.
WARNING- Fire
A hot exhaust system can ignite flammable items under your vehi-
cle. Do not park, idle or drive the
vehicle over or near flammable
objects, such as grass, vegeta-
tion, paper, leaves, etc.
The exhaust system and catalytic system are very hot while the
engine is running or immediately
after the engine is turned off. Keep
away from the exhaust system
and catalytic, you may get burned.
Also, do not remove the heat sink
around the exhaust system, do
not seal the bottom of the vehicle
or do not coat the vehicle for cor-
rosion control. It may present a
fire risk under certain conditions.

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Dimensions / 8-2
Bulb wattage / 8-2
Tires and wheels / 8-3
Recommended lubricants and capacities / 8-4
Vehicle identification number (VIN) / 8-6
Vehicle certification label / 8-6
Tire specification and pressure label / 8-6
Engine number / 8-7
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Itemmm (in)
Overall length 4545 (178.9)
Overall width 1820 (71.6)
Overall height 1650 (65.0) / 1700 (66.9) *
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Front tread1573 (61.9) / 1563 (61.5) *2
Rear tread1569 (61.8) / 1560 (61.4) *2
Wheelbase 2700 (106.3)
DIMENSIONS
Light BulbWattage
Headlights (Low) 55
Headlights (High) 55
Front turn signal lights 28/8
Position lights 5
Front side mark lights 5
Front fog lights* 27
Stop and tail lights 28/8
Rear turn signal lights 27
Back-up lights 18
Rear side mark lights 5
High mounted stop light* LED
License plate lights 5
Map lamps* 10
Room lamp 10
Vanity mirror lamps* 5
BULB WATTAGE
* : If equipped
*1: with roof rack
*2: with P225/50R17 tire
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TIRES AND WHEELS
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FrontRear
P205/60R16 6.5J×16 220220
P225/50R17 6.5J×17 (32)(32)
T125/80D16 4.0T×16 420
420
(60) (60)
Full size tire
Compact spare tire Wheel lug nut torque
kgf•m (lb N
9~11
(65~79 , 88~107)
Item
Tire
size Wheel size Inflation pressure
kPa (psi)
✽
✽NOTICE
It is permissible to add 3psi to the standard tire pressure specification if colder temperatures are expected soon. Tires typica lly
loose 1psi for every 12°F temperature drop. If extreme temperature variations are expected, re-check your tire pressure as nec-
essary to keep them properly inflated.
CAUTION
Vehicles that are factory equipped
with P205/60R16 tires should not beupgraded to accommodate P225/50R17 tires and wheels.

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RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
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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.
*1Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.
*2Engine oils labeled Energy Conserving Oil are now available. Along with other additional benefits, they contribute to fuel economy by reducing the amount of fuel nec-
essary to overcome 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.
*
3If the API service SM engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use API service SL.
Lubricant Volume Classification
2.4L Engine 4.3 l (4.54 US qt.)
2.7L Engine 4.5 l (4.76 US qt.)
2.4L Engine 7.8 l (8.24 US qt.)
Automatic transaxle fluid 2.7L Engine 9.5 l(10.04 US qt.)
Power steering 0.9 l (0.95 US qt.) PSF-4
Coolant 2.4L Engine 6.7 l
(7.08 US qt.) Mixture of antifreeze and water (Ethylene
2.7L Engine 8.4 l (8.88 US qt.) glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator)
Brake fluid 0.7~0.8
l
(0.7~0.8 US qt.) FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Fuel 60 l (15.85 US gal.) -
Engine oil *1*2
(drain and refill)
recommended
(or equivalent) API Service SM*3or above,
ILSAC GF-4 or above
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Recommended SAE viscosity
number
Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has an
effect on fuel economy and cold weather
operating (engine start and engine oil
flowability). Lower viscosity engine oils
can provide better fuel economy and cold
weather performance, however, higher
viscosity engine oils are required for sat-
isfactory lubrication in hot weather. Using
oils of any viscosity other than those rec-
ommended could result in engine dam-
age.When choosing an oil, consider the range
of temperature your vehicle will be oper-
ated in before the next oil change.
Proceed to select the recommended oil
viscosity from the chart.
CAUTION
Always be sure to clean the area
around any filler plug, drain plug, ordipstick before checking or drain-ing any lubricant. This is especiallyimportant in dusty or sandy areasand when the vehicle is used onunpaved roads. Cleaning the plugand dipstick areas will prevent dirt and grit from entering the engineand other mechanisms that couldbe damaged.
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 viscosity grade SAE 5W-20 (API SM / ILSAC GF-4 or above).
However, if the engine oil is not available in your country, select the
proper engine oil using the engine oil viscosity chart.
10W-30
5W-20, 5W-30

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The vehicle identification number (VIN) is
the number used in registering your car
and in all legal matters pertaining to its
ownership, etc.
It can be found on the floor under the
passenger seat. To check the number,
remove the cover (1).The VIN is also on a plate attached to the
top of the dashboard. The number on the
plate can easily be seen through the
windshield from outside.
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The vehicle certification label attached
on the driver's side center pillar gives the
vehicle identification number (VIN).
OUN086004
Type AType B
VEHICLE CERTIFICATION
LABELVEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER (VIN)
OVQ076002NOUN088001

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The tires supplied on your new vehicle
are chosen to provide the best perform-
ance for normal driving.
The tire label located on the driver's side
center pillar gives the tire pressures rec-
ommended for your car.
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The engine number is stamped on the
engine block as shown in the drawing.
OUN086005
OUN089003L
OUN088003N
2.7L Engine
2.4L Engine
ENGINE NUMBER
TIRE SPECIFICATION AND
PRESSURE LABEL