maintenance KIA Carens 2017 3.G Owner's Manual

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Fabric seat cover using precau-
tions (if equipped)
Please clean the fabric seats regu-
larly with a vacuum cleaner in con-
sideration of fabric material charac-
teristics. If they are heavily soiled
with beverage stains, etc., use a suit-
able interior cleaner. To prevent dam-
age to seat covers, wipe off the seat
covers down to the seams with a
large wiping motion and moderate
pressure using a soft sponge or
microfiber cloth.
Velcro closures on clothing or sharp
objects may cause snagging or
scratches on the surface of the
seats. Make sure not to rub such
objects against the surface.
Leather seat cover using precau-tions (if equipped)
Natural leather has visible pores,
scars or blood vessels, etc. Pressure
marks or wrinkles may be made
when used. Prolonged exposure to
sunlight or heat may cause discol-
oration. These things occur due to
the natural characteristics of
cowhides. If the leather is exposed to
rain or gets wet, remove water with a
dry cloth and dry the leather in the
shade to minimize damage. Make
sure to keep sharp objects away
from the leather as these can create
scratches on the surface. For light-
colored leather, be careful of spots or
color transfer, such as from jeans.
CAUTION- Electrical components
Never allow water or other liq-uids to come in contact withelectrical/electronic compo-nents inside the vehicle as thismay damage them.
CAUTION - Leather
When cleaning leather products(steering wheel, seats etc.), useneutral detergents or low alco-hol content solutions. If you usehigh alcohol content solutionsor acid/alkaline detergents, thecolor of the leather may fade orthe surface may get stripped off.

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Cleaning the upholstery and inte-rior trim
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
fabric can be stained and its color can
be affected. Also, its fire-resistant prop-
erties can be reduced if the material is
not properly maintained.
Cleaning the lap/shoulder beltwebbing
Clean the belt webbing with any mild
soap solution recommended for
cleaning upholstery or carpet. Follow
the instructions 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
vehicle become fogged (that is, cov-
ered with an oily, greasy or waxy
film), they should be cleaned with
glass cleaner. Follow the directions
on the glass cleaner container.
CAUTION
Do not scrape or scratch theinside of the rear window. Thismay result in damage to the rearwindow defroster grid.
CAUTION
Using anything but recommend-ed cleaners and procedures mayaffect the fabric’s appearanceand fire-resistant properties.

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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
The emission control system of your
vehicle is covered by a written limited
warranty. Please see the warranty
information contained in the
Warranty & Maintenance booklet in
your vehicle.
Your vehicle is equipped with an
emission control system to meet all
applicable emission regulations.
There are three emission control
systems, as follows.
(1) Crankcase emission control sys-
tem
(2) Evaporative emission control sys- tem
(3) Exhaust emission control system
In order to assure the proper function
of the emission control systems, it is
recommended that you have your
vehicle inspected and maintained by
an authorized Kia dealer in accor-
dance with the maintenance sched-
ule in this manual. Caution for the Inspection and
Maintenance Test (With Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) system)
To prevent the vehicle from mis-
firing during dynamometer test-
ing, turn the Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) system off by
pressing the ESC switch.
After dynamometer testing is completed, turn the ESC system
back on by pressing the ESC
switch again.1. Crankcase emission control system
The positive crankcase ventilation
system is employed to prevent air
pollution caused by blow-by gases
being emitted from the crankcase.
This system supplies fresh filtered air
to the crankcase through the air
intake hose. Inside the crankcase,
the fresh air mixes with blow-by
gases, which then pass through the
PCV valve into the induction system.
2. Evaporative emission con-trol (including ORVR:
Onboard Refueling Vapor
Recovery)
system
The Evaporative Emission Control
System is designed to prevent fuel
vapors from escaping into the atmos-
phere.
(The ORVR system is designed to
allow the vapors from the fuel tank to
be loaded into a canister while refu-
eling at the gas station, preventing
the escape of fuel vapors into the
atmosphere.)

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Canister
Fuel vapors generated inside the fuel
tank are absorbed and stored in the
onboard canister. When the engine is
running, the fuel vapors absorbed in
the canister are drawn into the surge
tank through the purge control sole-
noid valve.
Purge Control Solenoid Valve(PCSV)
The purge control solenoid valve is
controlled by the Engine Control
Module (ECM); when the engine
coolant temperature is low during
idling, the PCSV closes so that evap-
orated fuel is not taken into the
engine. After the engine warms up
during ordinary driving, the PCSV
opens to introduce evaporated fuel to
the engine.
3. Exhaust emission control system
The Exhaust Emission Control
System is a highly effective system
which controls exhaust emissions
while maintaining good vehicle per-
formance.
Vehicle modifications
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification of your vehicle could
affect its performance, safety or
durability and may even violate gov-
ernmental safety and emissions reg-
ulations.
In addition, damage or performance
problems resulting from any modifi-
cation may not be covered under
warranty.
If you use unauthorized electronic
devices, it may cause the vehicle to
operate abnormally, wire damage,
battery discharge and fire. For your
safety, do not use unauthorized
electronic devices.
Engine exhaust gas precautions(carbon monoxide)
Carbon monoxide can be present with other exhaust fumes.
Therefore, if you smell exhaust
fumes of any kind inside your vehi-
cle, have it inspected and repaired
immediately. If you ever suspect
exhaust fumes are coming into
your vehicle, drive it only with all
the windows fully open. Have your
vehicle checked and repaired
immediately.
WARNING- Exhaust
Engine exhaust gases contain
carbon monoxide (CO). Though
colorless and odorless, it is
dangerous and could be lethal if
inhaled. Follow the instructions
on this page to avoid CO poi-
soning.

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Do not operate the engine in con-
fined or 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 vehicle 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.Operating precautions for catalyt-ic converters Your vehicle is equipped with a cat-
alytic converter emission control
device.
Therefore, the following precautions
must be observed:
Use only UNLEADED FUEL for gasoline engines.
Do not operate the vehicle when there are signs of engine malfunc-
tion, such as misfire or a noticeable
loss of performance.
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 con-
trol system. All inspections and
adjustments must be made by an
authorized Kia dealer.
WARNING- Fire
A hot exhaust system can ignite flammable items under
your vehicle. Do not park, idle
or drive the vehicle over or
near flammable objects, such
as grass, vegetation, paper,
leaves, etc.
The exhaust system and cat- alytic system are very hot
while the engine is running or
immediately after the engine
is turned off. Keep away from
the exhaust and catalyctic
system, or you may get
burned.
Also, do not remove the heat
sink around the exhaust sys-
tem, do not seal the bottom of
the vehicle or do not coat the
vehicle for corrosion control.
It may present a fire risk under
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Avoid driving with an extremely lowfuel level. Running out of fuel could
cause the engine to misfire, dam-
aging the catalytic converter.
Failure to observe these precautions
could result in damage to the catalyt-
ic converter and to your vehicle.
Additionally, such actions could void
your warranties.

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Index
Engine compartment ........................................................2-6
Engine compartment ........................................................8-3
Engine coolant ..............................................................8-31Checking the coolant level..........................................8-31\
Changing the coolant ..................................................8-33
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge..............................4-61
Engine number ................................................................9-9
Engine oil ......................................................................8-\
29 Checking the engine oil level ....................................8-29
Changing the engine oil and filter ..............................8-30
Engine overheats..............................................................7-8
Engine start/stop button ..................................................6-9 Illuminated engine start/stop button ............................6-9
Engine start/stop button position ..................................6-9
Starting the engine ......................................................6-12
Engine start/stop button illumination ..............................6-9
Engine start/stop button position ....................................6-9
Engine will not start ........................................................7-4
Evaporative emission control (including ORVR: Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery) system ............8-100
Exhaust emission control system ................................8-101
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ..............8-25 Engine oil and filter ....................................................8-25
Drive belts ..................................................................8-25
Fuel filter ..................................................................8-25
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections ......................8-25
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap ....................................8-25
Vacuum crankcase ventilation hoses ..........................8-26 Air cleaner filter ..........................................................8-26
Spark plugs ................................................................8-26
Cooling system ..........................................................8-26
Coolant ................................................................\
......8-26
Automatic transaxle fluid............................................8-2\
6
Brake hoses and lines..................................................8\
-27
Brake fluid ..................................................................8-27
Parking brake ............................................................8-27
Brake discs, pads, calipers and rotors ........................8-27
Suspension mounting bolts ........................................8-27
Steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint ........................................8-28
Drive shafts and boots ................................................8-28
Air conditioning refrigerant ......................................8-28
Exterior care ..................................................................8-92
Exterior features ..........................................................4-172 Roof rack ..................................................................4-172
Exterior overview (Front) ................................................2-2
Exterior overview (Rear) ................................................2-3
Flat tire ........................................................................\
..7-15 Jack and tools ..............................................................7-15
Removing and storing the spare tire ..........................7-16
Changing tires ............................................................7-17
Removing and storing the spare tire ..........................7-16
Changing tires ............................................................7-17
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Index
MaintenanceEngine compartment ....................................................8-3
Maintenance services ....................................................8-4
Owner maintenance ......................................................8-6
Scheduled maintenance service ....................................8-8
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ............8-25
Tire maintenance ........................................................8-56
Maintenance schedule......................................................8-8 Normal Maintenance Schedule ....................................8-9
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions ..........8-23
Maintenance services ......................................................8-4 Owner’s responsibility ..................................................8-4
Owner maintenance precautions ..................................8-5
Manual Climate Control system ..................................4-124 Heating and air conditioning ....................................4-125
System operation ......................................................4-130
Climate control air filter ..........................................4-132
Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant and compressor lubricant ......................4-133
Map lamp ....................................................................4-118
Mirrors ........................................................................\
..4-53 Inside rearview mirror ................................................4-53
Day/night rearview mirror ..........................................4-53
Electrochromic mirror (ECM) ..................................4-54
Outside rearview mirror ..............................................4-55
Remote control ............................................................4-56
Folding the outside rearview mirror ..........................4-56 Occupant Detection System ..........................................3-57
Odometer ......................................................................4-\
62
Oil (Engine) ..................................................................8-29
Outside rearview mirror ................................................4-55
Overheats ........................................................................\
7-8
Owner maintenance ........................................................8-6
Owner maintenance schedule ......................................8-6
Paddle shifter - Automatic transaxle ............................6-19
Parking assist system ....................................................4-97 Operation of the parking assist system ......................4-98
Non-operational conditions of parking assist system ..4-100
Self-diagnosis............................................................4-102
Parking brake ................................................................8-37 Checking the parking brake ........................................8-37
Parking brake - Hand type ............................................6-25
Parking light position ..................................................4-106
Placing a passenger seat beltinto the auto lock mode ...... 3-44
Portable lamp usage ....................................................4-169
Power outlet ................................................................4-163
Power window lock button ............................................4-33
Precautions ....................................................................3-37\
Pre-tensioner seat belt....................................................3-34
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Rear combination light bulb replacement ....................8-86
Rear parking assist system ............................................4-93Operation of the rear parking assist system................4-93
Non-operational conditions of rear parking assist system..............................................................4-94
Rear parking assist system precautions ......................4-95
Self-diagnosis..............................................................4-96
Rear seat adjustment ......................................................3-13
Rear Stop and tail light or tail light(LED type) ............8-87
Rear Tail light/Back-up light (Bulb type)......................8-88
Rear turn signal light and stop/ tail light bulb replacement ..........................................8-87
Rearview camera ........................................................4-103
Recommended lubricants and capacities ........................9-6 Recommended SAE viscosity number ........................9-7
Record your key number ................................................4-4
Remote control (outside rear view mirror) ....................4-56
Resetting the sunroof ....................................................4-47
Road warning ..................................................................7-2
Rocking the vehicle ......................................................6-59
Room lamp ..................................................................4-119
Rotation (Tire) ..............................................................8-52
Scheduled maintenance service ......................................8-8 Normal Maintenance Schedule ....................................8-9
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions ..........8-23
Seat belt restraint system ..............................................3-22
Seat belt warning ..........................................................3-24
Seat belts ........................................................................\
3-22 Seat belt restraint system ............................................3-22
Seat belt warning ........................................................3-24
"Driver's 3-point systemwith emergency locking retractor" ......................................................3-26
Pre-tensioner seat belt ................................................3-34
Precautions ..................................................................3-37
Care of seat belts ........................................................3-40
Seat warmer ................................................................4-159
Seatback pocket (front)..................................................3-12
Seats ........................................................................\
........3-2 Front seat adjustment (manual) ....................................3-5
Front seat adjustment (power) ......................................3-6
Headrest(front) ..............................................................3-9
Seatback pocket (front) ..............................................3-12
Rear seat adjustment ..................................................3-13
Headrest (rear) ............................................................3-18
Securing a child restraint seatwith "Tether Anchor" system ........................................................................\
..3-47
Securing a child restraint withthe LATCH anchors system ............................................................3-48
Service mode ................................................................4-65
Shift-lock override - Automatic transaxle ....................6-20
Side air bag ....................................................................3-71\
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Sunshade ...............................................................\
.......4-46
Sunvisor ......................................................................4-\
162
Tachometer ....................................................................4-60\
Theft alarm system ........................................................4-19Armed stage ................................................................4-19
Theft-alarm stage ........................................................4-20
Disarmed stage ............................................................4-20
Tilt and telescopic steering ............................................4-49
Tilting the sunroof ........................................................4-45
Tire pressure monitoring system ....................................7-9
Tire replacement ............................................................8-53
Tire rotation ..................................................................8-52
Tire specification and pressure label ..............................9-9
Tires and wheels ....................................................8-48, 9-4 Tire care ......................................................................8-\
48
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures................8-48
Checking tire inflation pressure ..................................8-51
Tire rotation ................................................................8-52
Wheel alignment and tire balance ..............................8-53
Tire replacement ........................................................8-53
Wheel replacement ....................................................8-56
Tire traction ................................................................8-56
Tire maintenance ........................................................8-56
Tire sidewall labeling ................................................8-57 Tire terminology and definitions ................................8-61
All season tires ............................................................8-63
Summer tires ..............................................................8-63
Snow tires ..................................................................8-63
Radial-ply tires ............................................................8-64
Low aspect ratio tire ..................................................8-64
Towing ........................................................................\
..7-25 Towing service ............................................................7-25
Removable towing hook ............................................7-26
Emergency towing ......................................................7-27
Trailer Towing ..............................................................6-67
Transaxle - Automatic transaxle ....................................6-14
Transaxle shift indicator ................................................4-63
Transmitter precautions ..................................................4-6
Trip information (Trip computer) ..................................4-74 Trip A/B ......................................................................4-\
77
Fuel Economy ............................................................4-75
Accumulated Info display ..........................................4-78
Drive Info display ......................................................4-78
Turn by turn Mode ........................................................4-69
Turn signals..................................................................4-108
User Settings Mode ......................................................4-66
Using the button on the smart key............................4-12,13
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