oil dipstick KIA CARENS RHD 2018 Owners Manual

Your vehicle at a glance
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2
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
ORP076001R
■■
Petrol engine 1.6L - GDI
❈ The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration. 1. Engine oil filler cap ...........................8-32
2. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir ................8-38
3. Positive battery terminal ....................8-48
4. Negative battery terminal ..................8-48
5. Fuse box ............................................8-66
6. Air cleaner .........................................8-40
7. Radiator cap ......................................8-37
8. Engine coolant reservoir....................8-36
9. Engine oil dipstick..............................8-32
10. Windscreen washer fluid reservoir ..8-39

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Your vehicle at a glance
1. Engine oil filler cap ...........................8-32
2. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir ................8-38
3. Positive battery terminal ....................8-48
4. Negative battery terminal ..................8-48
5. Fuse box ............................................8-66
6. Air cleaner .........................................8-40
7. Radiator cap ......................................8-37
8. Engine coolant reservoir....................8-36
9. Engine oil dipstick..............................8-32
10. Windscreen washer fluid reservoir ..8-39ORP076002R/ORP076003R
■■Petrol engine 2.0L - MPI
❈ The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
■■
Petrol engine 2.0L - GDI

Your vehicle at a glance
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2
1. Engine oil filler cap ...........................8-34
2. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir ................8-38
3. Positive battery terminal ....................8-48
4. Negative battery terminal ..................8-48
5. Fuse box ............................................8-66
6. Air cleaner .........................................8-40
7. Radiator cap ......................................8-37
8. Engine coolant reservoir....................8-36
9. Engine oil dipstick..............................8-33
10. Windscreen washer fluid reservoir ..8-39
11. Fuel filter..........................................8-40
ORP076083R
❈
The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
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Diesel engine (U2-1.7L)

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Maintenance
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
ORP076001R
❈
The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration. 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 - 1.6 GDI

Maintenance
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8
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
■■
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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Maintenance
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
❈
The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
■■
Diesel engine - 1.7L

Maintenance
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8
ENGINE OIL (PETROL)
Checking the engine oil level
1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground.
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 re-insert 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 chapter 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.
CAUTION
Do not overfill the engine oil. It may damage the engine.
Do not spill engine oil, when adding or changing engine oil.If you drop the engine oil onthe engine room, wipe it offimmediately.
When you wipe the oil level gauge, you should wipe it witha clean cloth. When mixedwith debris, it can causeengine damage.
OVF071004R
■ Petrol engine
OVF071005R
■Petrol engine

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Maintenance
ENGINE OIL (DIESEL)
Changing the engine oil and filter
Have the engine oil and filter
replaced by a professional workshop.Kia recommends to visit an autho-
rised Kia dealer/service partner.Checking the engine oil level
1. Be sure the vehicle is on level
ground.
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 re-insert it fully. 5. Pull the dipstick out again and
check the level. The level should
be between F and L.
WARNING
Used engine oil may cause irri- tation or cancer of the skin if
left in contact with the skin for
prolonged periods of time. Used
engine oil contains chemicals
that have caused cancer in lab-
oratory animals. Always protect
your skin by washing your
hands thoroughly with soapand warm water as soon as pos-
sible after handling used oil.
ORP076005
■ Diesel engineWARNING - 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.
CAUTION
Do not spill engine oil, when adding or changing engine oil.If you drop the engine oil on the engine room, wipe it offimmediately.
When you wipe the oil level gauge, you should wipe it witha clean cloth. When mixed with debris, it can causeengine damage.

Specifications & Consumer information
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9
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