oil capacities KIA Carens 2017 3.G Owner's Manual

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Maintenance
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil level
1. Be sure the vehicle is on levelground.
2. Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating tempera-
ture.
3. Turn the engine off and wait for a few minutes (about 5 minutes) for
the oil to return to the oil pan.
4. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean, and reinsert it fully. 5. Pull the dipstick out again and
check the level. The level should
be between F and L.
If it is near or at L, add enough oil to
bring the level to F.Do not overfill.
Use a funnel to help prevent oil
from being spilled on engine com-
ponents.
Use only the specified engine oil. (Refer to “Recommended lubricantsand capacities” in section 9.)
WARNING - Radiator hose
Be very careful not to touch the
radiator hose when checking or
adding the engine oil as it may
be hot enough to burn you.
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CAUTION
Do not overfill the engine oil. It may damage the engine.
Do not spill engine oil, when adding or changing engineoil. If you drop the engine oilon the engine room, wipe it offimmediately.

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Maintenance
BRAKE FLUID
Checking the 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 equippedIf 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 author-
ized Kia dealer.
Use only the specified brake fluid.
(Refer to “Recommended lubricantsand capacities” in section 9.)
Never mix different types of fluid.
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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.
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 disposed of properly.Don't put in the wrong kind offluid. A few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, inyour brake system can damagebrake 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.

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.
LubricantVolume Classification
Engine oil
*1 *2
(drain and refill) 2.0L GDI4.0
l(4.2 US qt.) ILSAC GF-4, API SM or above,
ACEA A5 or above
Automatic transaxle fluid 2.0L GDI7.1 l(7.5 US qt.)
- ATF SP-IV (Recommended SK ATF SP-IV,
MICHANG ATF SP-IV, NOCA ATF SP-IV, Kia genuine ATF SP-IV)
Coolant A/T6.0l(6.3US qt.)Mixture of antifreeze and distilled water
(Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator)
Brake/clutch fluid 0.7~0.8
l
(0.7~0.8 US qt.) FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Fuel58
l (15.3 US gal.)Refer to “Fuel requirements” in chapter 1
*1Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers the next page.
*2Engine oils labeled Energy Conserving Oil are now available. Along with other additional benefits, they contribute to fuel econo -
my by reducing the amount of fuel necessary 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.
A/T: Automatic transaxle