oil viscosity KIA CARENS RHD 2017 Owners Manual

Driving your vehicle
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Use high quality ethylene gly- col coolant
Your vehicle is delivered with high
quality ethylene glycol coolant in the
cooling system. It is the only type ofcoolant that should be used because
it helps prevent corrosion in the cool-
ing system, lubricates the water
pump and prevents freezing. Be sure
to replace or replenish your coolantin accordance with the maintenance
schedule. Before winter, have yourcoolant tested to assure that its
freezing point is sufficient for the
temperatures anticipated during the
winter.
Check battery and cables
Winter puts additional burdens on
the battery system. Visually inspect
the battery and cables as described
in chapter 8. We recommend that the
system be checked by an authorised
Kia dealer. Change to "winter weight" oil
if necessary In some climates it is recommended
that a lower viscosity "winter weight"
oil be used during cold weather. See
chapter 9 for recommendations. If
you aren't sure what weight oil you
should use, we recommend that you
consult an authorised Kia dealer.
Check spark plugs and igni- tion system
Inspect your spark plugs as
described in chapter 8 and replace
them if necessary. Also check all
ignition wiring and components to be
sure they are not cracked, worn or
damaged in any way.
CAUTION
Chains that are the wrong size
or improperly installed candamage your vehicle's brakelines, suspension, body andwheels.
Stop driving and retighten the chains any time you hear themhitting the vehicle.
WARNING - Tyre chains
The use of chains may adversely affect vehicle han- dling.
Do not exceed 30 km/h (20 mph) or the chain manufactur-
er’s recommended speed
limit, whichever is lower.
Drive carefully and avoid bumps, holes, sharp turns,
and other road hazards, which
may cause the vehicle to
bounce.
Avoid sharp turns or locked- wheel braking.

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Specifications & Consumer information
Lubricant Volume Classification
Coolant
Petrol Engine
1.6LM/T6.2l(6.6US qt.)
Mixture of antifreeze and distilled water
(Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator)A/T6.0l(6.3US qt.)
2.0LM/T6.3 l(6.7US qt.)
A/T6.0 l(6.3US qt.)
Diesel
EngineM/T7.0 l~ 7.1 l
DCT7.0l~ 7.1 l
Brake/clutch fluid0.7~0.8 l
(0.7~0.8 US qt.)FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Fuel 58 l (15.3 US gal.) Refer to “Fuel requirements” in chapter 1
*1
Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.
* 2
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 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.
* 3
Diesel Particulate Filter
* 4
If you replace the engine oil, we recommend to contact a Kia workshop or equally qualified workshop.
M/T: Manual transaxle
A/T: Automatic transaxle
Recommends Engine Oil (For Europe)
SupplierDiesel Engine
ShellHELIX ULTRA AP 5W-30
HELIX ULTRA AP-L 5W-30

Specifications & Consumer information
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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 viscosi-
ty engine oils can provide better fuel
economy and cold weather perform-
ance, however, higher viscosity
engine oils are required for satisfac-
tory lubrication in hot weather. Using
oils of any viscosity other than thoserecommended could result in engine
damage. *
1
: For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade SAE
5W-20 (Except Middle East & Europe, GDI Engine) or 5W-30 (For Middle East, GDI Engine).
However, if the engine oil is not available in your country, select the proper engine oil using
the engine oil viscosity chart.
* 2
: Middle East includes Libya, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sudan, Egypt and Iran.
CAUTION
Always be sure to clean the area
around any filler plug, drainplug, or dipstick before check- ing or draining any lubricant.This is especially important industy or sandy areas and when the vehicle is used on unpavedroads. Cleaning the plug anddipstick areas will prevent dirtand grit from entering the engine and other mechanismsthat could be damaged.
When choosing an oil, consider the range of temperature your vehicle will be
operated in before the next oil change. Proceed to select the recommended
oil viscosity from the chart.
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
Temperature
Petrol Engine Oil (For Europe)
°C
(°F)-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 -10 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Petrol Engine Oil
(For Middle East * 2
,
GDI Engine)20W-50
10W-30
15W-40
5W-30 * 1
, 5W-40
20W-50
10W-30
15W-40
5W-30 * 1
, 5W-40
Diesel Engine Oil 5W-30
15W-40
10W-30
0W-30
Petrol Engine Oil
(Except Middle East* 2
&
Europe, GDI Engine)20W-50
10W-30
15W-40
5W-20 * 1
, 5W-30