KIA CARENS RHD 2018 Owners Manual

Maintenance
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ORP076002R/ORP076003R
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir
3. Positive battery terminal
4. Negative battery terminal
5. Fuse box
6. Air cleaner
7. Radiator cap
8. Engine coolant reservoir
9. Engine oil dipstick
10. Windscreen washer fluid reservoir
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Petrol engine - 2.0 GDI
■■Petrol engine - 2.0 MPI
❈ The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

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1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir
3. Positive battery terminal
4. Negative battery terminal
5. Fuse box
6. Air cleaner
7. Radiator cap
8. Engine coolant reservoir
9. Engine oil dipstick
10. Windscreen washer fluid reservoir
11. Fuel filter
ORP076083R
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The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
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Diesel engine - 1.7L

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MAINTENANCE SERVICES
You should exercise the utmost care
to prevent damage to your vehicle
and injury to yourself whenever per-
forming any maintenance or inspec-
tion procedures.
Inadequate, incomplete or insuffi-
cient servicing may result in opera-
tional problems with your vehicle that
could lead to vehicle damage, an
accident, or personal injury. Owner’s responsibility
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NOTICE
Maintenance Service and Record
Retention are the owner's responsi-
bility.
Have your vehicle serviced by a pro-
fessional workshop. Kia recom-
mends to visit an authorised Kia
dealer/service partner.
You should retain documents that
show proper maintenance has been
performed on your vehicle in accor-dance with the maintenance sched-
ule. You need this information to
establish your compliance with the
servicing and maintenance require-
ments of your vehicle warranties.
Detailed warranty information is pro-
vided in your Warranty & Maintenance
book. Repairs and adjustmentsrequired as a result of improper main-
tenance or a lack of required mainte-
nance are not covered when your
vehicle is covered by warranty. Owner maintenance precau- tions
Improper or incomplete service may
result in problems. This chapter gives
instructions only for the maintenance
items that are easy to perform.
✽✽
NOTICE
Improper owner maintenance dur-
ing the warranty period may affect
warranty coverage. For details, read
the separate Warranty &
Maintenance book provided with
the vehicle. If you're unsure about
any servicing or maintenance proce-
dure, have the system serviced by a
professional workshop. Kia recom-
mends to visit an authorised Kia
dealer/service partner.

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Engine compartment precau- tions (Diesel engine)
• The injector operates at high volt-age (maximum 200v). Therefore,
the following accidents may occur.
- Direct contact with the injector orinjector wiring may cause electric
shock or damage your muscle or
nerve system.
- The electromagnetic wave from the operating injector may cause
the artificial heart pacemaker tomalfunction.
Follow the safety tips provided below, when you are checking theengine room whilst the engine is
running.
- Do not touch the injector, injectorwirings, and the engine computer
whilst the engine is running.
- Do not remove the injector con- nector whilst the engine is run-ning.
- People using pacemakers must not go near the engine whilst the
engine is starting or running.WARNING - Maintenance
work
Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be danger-
ous. You can be seriously
injured while performing
some maintenance proce-
dures. If you lack sufficient
knowledge and experience or
the proper tools and equip-
ment to do the work, have the
system serviced by a profes-
sional workshop. Kia recom-mends to visit an authorised
Kia dealer/service partner.
Working under the bonnet with the engine running is
dangerous. It becomes even
more dangerous when you
wear jewelry or loose cloth-
ing. These can become entan-
gled in moving parts and
result in injury.
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Therefore, if you must run the
engine whilst working under
the bonnet, make certain that
you remove all jewelry (espe-
cially rings, bracelets, watch-
es, and necklaces) and all
neckties, scarves, and similar
loose clothing before gettingnear the engine or coolingfans.

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WARNING - Diesel Engine
Never work on injection system with engine running or within 30seconds after shutting off
engine. High-pressure pump,
rail, injectors and high-pressurepipes are subject to high pres-
sure even after the engine
stopped. The fuel jet produced by
fuel leaks may cause serious
injury, if it touches the body.
People using pacemakers
should not move than 30cm clos-er to the ECU or wiring harness
within the engine room whilst
engine is running, since the high
currents in the electronic engine
control system produce consid-
erable magnetic fields.CAUTION
Do not put heavy objects or apply excessive force on top ofthe engine cover (if equipped)or fuel related parts.
When you inspect the fuel sys- tem (fuel lines and fuel injec-tion devices), contact a profes- sional workshop. Kia recom-mends to visit an authorisedKia dealer/service partner.
Do not drive long time with the engine cover (if equipped)removed.
When checking the engine room, do not go near fire.
Fuel, washer fluid, etc. areflammable oils that may causefire.
Before touching the battery, ignition cables and electricalwiring, you should disconnect the battery "-" terminal. Youmay get an electric shockfrom the electric current.
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(Continued) When you remove the interior trim cover with a flat head (-)driver, be careful not to dam-age the cover.
Be careful when you replace and clean bulbs to avoidburns or electrical shock.

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OWNER MAINTENANCE
The following lists are vehicle checks and inspections that should be per-
formed at the frequencies indicated
to help ensure safe, dependable
operation of your vehicle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your deal-
er as soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance Checks
are generally not covered by war-
ranties and you may be charged for
labor, parts and lubricants used. Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop for fuel:
Check the engine oil level.
Check coolant level in coolant
reservoir.
Check the windscreen washer fluid level.
Look for low or under-inflated tyres.
Check the radiator and condenser. Check if the front of the radiator and condenser are clean and not
blocked with leaves, dirt or insectsetc.
If any of the above parts are
extremely dirty or you are not sure
of their condition, contact a profes-
sional workshop. Kia recommends
to visit an authorised Kia
dealer/service partner.
Whilst operating your vehicle:
Note any changes in the sound ofthe exhaust or any smell of
exhaust fumes in the vehicle.
Check for vibrations in the steering wheel. Notice any increased steer-
ing effort or looseness in the steer-
ing wheel, or change in its straight-ahead position.
Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or “pulls” to one side
when travelling on smooth, levelroad.
When stopping, listen and check for unusual sounds, pulling to one
side, increased brake pedal travel
or “hard-to-push” brake pedal.
If any slipping or changes in the operation of your transaxle occurs,
check the transaxle fluid level.
Check manual transaxle operation, including clutch operation.
WARNING
Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level when the
engine is hot. Scalding hot
coolant and steam may blow out
under pressure. This could cause
burns or other serious injury.

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Check automatic transaxle / dual
clutch transmission P (Park) func- tion.
Check parking brake.
Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air
conditioning system during or after
use is normal).
At least monthly:
Check coolant level in the enginecoolant reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flash-
ers.
Check the inflation pressures of all tyres including the spare.
At least twice a year
(i.e., every Spring and Fall) :
Check radiator, heater and air con- ditioning hoses for leaks or dam-
age.
Check windscreen washer spray and wiper operation. Clean wiper
blades with clean cloth dampened
with washer fluid.
Check headlight alignment.
Check muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear and function.
Check for worn tyres and loose wheel lug nuts.
At least once a year :
Clean body and door drain holes.
Lubricate door hinges and checks,and bonnet hinges.
Lubricate door and bonnet locks and latches.
Lubricate door rubber weather- strips.
Check the air conditioning system.
Inspect and lubricate automatic transaxle / dual clutch transmission
linkage and controls.
Clean battery and terminals.
Check the brake (and clutch) fluid level.

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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Follow Normal Maintenance
Schedule if the vehicle is usually
operated where none of the following
conditions apply. If any of the following
conditions apply, follow Maintenance
Under Severe Usage Conditions.
Repeated driving short distance of less than 8 km (5 miles) in normal
temperature or less than 16 km(10
miles) in freezing temperature
Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spreadroads
Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold
weather
Driving in the condition of inflowing sand or dust into engine
Driving in heavy traffic area
Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road repeatedly
Towing a trailer or using a camper, or roof rack Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other
commercial use of vehicle towing
Driving over 170 km/h (106 mile/h)
Frequently driving in stop-and-go condition
If your vehicle is operated under the
above conditions, you shouldinspect, replace or refill more fre- quently than the following NormalMaintenance Schedule. After theperiods or distance shown in the chart, continue to follow the pre-scribed maintenance intervals.

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Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Europe (Except Russia)
The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission control and performance. Keep
receipts for all vehicle emission services to protect your warranty. Where both mileage and time are shown, the fre-
quency of service is deter mined by whichever occurs first.
NO.ITEMREMARK
*1Coolant (Engine)
When adding coolant, use only deionized water or soft water for your vehicle and never
mix hard water in the coolant filled at the factory. An improper coolant mixture can result
in serious malfunction or engine damage.
*2Drive belts (Engine)Inspect drive belt tensioner, idler and alternator pulley and if necessary correct or replace.
*3Transaxle fluidManual transaxle fluid and dual clutch transmission fluid should be changed anytime they
have been submerged in water.
*4Engine oil and engine oil filter
Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before starting a long trip.

15,000 km or 12 months for GDI engine.
Operating with an insufficient amount of oil can damage the engine, and such damage is not cov-
ered by warranty.
*5Engine oil and engine oil filter (For Diesel Engine)
20,000 km or 12 months.
Operating with an insufficient amount of oi can damage the engine, and such damage is not cov-
ered by warranty.
It is applicable only when using a qualified fuel <"EN590 or equivalent">. If the diesel fuel specifications don't meet the
EN590, it must be replaced according to the severe maintenance schedule.

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NO.ITEMREMARK
*6Fuel additives (Petrol)
Kia recommends that you use unleaded petrol which has an octane rating of RON (Research
Octane Number) 95 / AKI (Anti Knock Index) 91 or higher (for Europe) or Octane Rating of
RON (Research Octane Number) 91 / AKI (Anti-Knock Index) 87 or higher (except Europe).
For customers who do not use good quality gasolines including fuel additives regularly, and
have problems starting or the engine does not run smoothly, one bottle of additives added
to the fuel tank at every 15,000km (for Europe, Australia and New Zealand)/ 10,000km
(except Europe, Australia and New Zealand, China) / 5,000 km (for China). Additives are
available from a professional workshop along with information on how to use them. Kia rec-
ommends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner. Do not mix other additives.
*7Fuel filter cartridge (Diesel)
This maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. It is applicable only when using a
qualified fuel <"EN590 or equivalent">. If the diesel fuel specifications don't meet the
EN590, it must be replaced more frequently. If there are some important safety matters like
fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc., replace the fuel fil-
ter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult a professional workshop
for more details. Kia recommends to consult an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
*8Valve clearance
Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary. In this
case, have the system checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an
authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
*9Spark plugFor your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance
of other items.