steering KIA FORTE 2018 Repair Manual

What to do in an emergency
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Using the Tire Mobility Kit
1.Detach the speed restriction label
(0) from the sealant bottle (1), and
place it in a highly visible place
inside the vehicle such as on the
steering wheel to remind the driver
not to drive too fast.
2.Screw connection hose (9) onto the connector of the sealant bottle.
3.Ensure that button (8) on the com- pressor is not pressed.
4.Unscrew the valve cap from the valve of the defective wheel and
screw filling hose (2) of the sealant
bottle onto the valve.
5.Insert the sealant bottle into the housing of the compressor (4)so
that the bottle is upright.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
If a foreign object is seen that has
punctured the tire, do not remove it
before using Tire Mobility Kit.
6.Ensure that the compressor is
switched off, position 0.
7.Connect between compressor and the vehicle power outlet using the
cable and connectors.
8.With the engine start/stop button position on or ignition switch posi-
tion on, switch on the compressor
and let it run for approximately 5~7
minutes to fill the sealant up to
proper pressure. (refer to the Tire
and Wheels, chapter 8). The infla-
tion pressure of the tire after filling
is unimportant and will be
checked/corrected later.
Be careful not to overinflate the tire
and stay away from the tire when
filling it. 9.Switch off the compressor.
10. Detach the hoses from the
sealant bottle connector and
from the tire valve.
Return the Tire Mobility Kit to its stor-
age location in the vehicle.
WARNING- Carbon monoxide
Do not leave your vehicle run-
ning in a poorly ventilated area
for extended periods of time.
Carbon monoxide poisoning
and suffocation can occur.
WARNING- Tire pressure
Do not attempt to drive your
vehicle if the tire pressure is
below 200 kPa (29 psi). This
could result in an accident due
to sudden tire failure.
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What to do in an emergency
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If towing is necessary, we recom-
mend you have it done by an
authorized Kia dealer or a com-
mercial tow truck service.
If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or
chain secured to the emergency tow-
ing hook under the front (or rear) of
the vehicle. Use extreme caution
when towing the vehicle. A driver
must be in the vehicle to steer it and
operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done
only on hard-surfaced roads for a
short distance and at low speeds.
Also, the wheels, axles, power train,
steering and brakes must all be in
good condition.
Do not use the towing hooks to pull
a vehicle out of mud, sand or other
conditions from which the vehicle
cannot be driven out under its own
power.
Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than the vehicle doing the towing.
The drivers of both vehicles should communicate with each other fre-
quently. Attach a towing strap to the towing
hook.
Using a portion of the vehicle other than the tow hooks for towing may
damage the body of your vehicle.
Use only a cable or chain specifi- cally intended for use in towing
vehicles. Securely fasten the cable
or chain to the towing hook provid-
ed.
Before emergency towing, check that the hook is not broken or dam-
aged.
Fasten the towing cable or chain securely to the hook.
Do not jerk the hook. Apply it steadily with even force.
To avoid damaging the hook, do not pull from the side or at a verti-
cal angle. Always pull straight
ahead. Use a towing strap less than 5 m
(16 feet) long. Attach a white or red
cloth (about 30 cm (12 inches)
wide) in the middle of the strap for
easy visibility.
Drive carefully so that the towing strap is not loosened during tow-
ing.
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What to do in an emergency
Emergency towing precautions
Turn the ignition switch to ACC sothe steering wheel isn’t locked.
Place the transaxle shift lever in N (Neutral).
Release the parking brake.
Press the brake pedal with more force than normal since you will
have reduced brake performance.
More steering effort will be required because the power steer-
ing system will be disabled.
If you are driving down a long hill, the brakes may overheat and brake
performance will be reduced. Stop
often and let the brakes cool off. If the car is being towed with all four
wheels on the ground, it can be
towed only from the front. Be sure
that the transmission is in neutral. Be
sure the steering is unlocked by plac-
ing the ignition switch in the ACC
position. A driver must be in the
towed vehicle to operate the steering
and brakes.
CAUTION - Automatic
transaxle/ Dual Clutch
Transaxle
To avoid serious damage to
the Automatic transaxle/ DualClutch Transaxle, limit thevehicle speed to 15 km/h (10mph) and drive less than 1.5km (1 mile) when towing.
Before towing, check for an Automatic transaxle/ DualClutch Transaxle fluid leakunder your vehicle. If theAutomatic transaxle/ DualClutch Transaxle fluid is leak-ing, a flatbed equipment ortowing dolly must be used.

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Maintenance
OWNER MAINTENANCE
The following lists are vehicle checks
and inspections that should be per-
formed by the owner or an author-
ized Kia dealer at the frequencies
indicated to help ensure safe,
dependable operation of your vehi-
cle.
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 the coolant level in coolantreservoir.
Check the windshield washer fluid level.
Look for low or under-inflated tires.
While operating your vehicle:
Note any changes in the sound of the 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 traveling on smooth, level
road.
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 the automatic transaxle P (Park) function.
Check the parking brake.
Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air
conditioning system during or after
use is normal).
WARNING- Hot coolant
Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level when the
engine is hot. Scalding hot
coolant and steam may blow
out under pressure.

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At least monthly:
Check the coolant level in theengine coolant reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flash-
ers.
Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare.
At least twice a year
(i.e., every Spring and Fall) :
Check the radiator, heater and air conditioning hoses for leaks or
damage.
Check the windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean
the wiper blades with clean cloth
dampened with washer fluid.
Check the headlight alignment.
Check the muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear and function.
Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts.
At least once a year :
Clean the body and door drainholes.
Lubricate the door hinges and check the hood hinges.
Lubricate the door and hood locks and latches.
Lubricate the door rubber weather- strips.
Check the air conditioning system.
Check the power steering fluid level.
Inspect and lubricate automatic transaxle linkage and controls.
Clean the battery and terminals.
Check the brake/clutch fluid level.

Maintenance
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24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑ Inspect brake hoses, lines and connections (including booster)
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑ Inspect front disc brake/pads, calipers and rotors
❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑ Rotate tires (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑ Inspect rear disc brake/pads, parking brake
❑ Replace engine oil and filter *
4- MPI/GDI Engine
: Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months
❑ Add fuel additive *
2
(Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect cooling system hoses and connections
❑ Inspect clutch (if equipped) and brake pedal free paly
❑ Inspect all latch, hinges and locks
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.
*
4Engine oil (1.6 TGDI) Replace every 10,000 km (6,500 miles)
or 6 months
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
36,000 km (22,500 miles) or 18 months
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑ Rotate tires (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter *
4
- MPI/GDI Engine
: Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months
❑ Add fuel additive *
2
(Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect cooling system hoses and connections
❑ Inspect clutch (if equipped) and brake pedal free paly
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.
*
4Engine oil (1.6 TGDI) Replace every 10,000 km (6,500 miles)
or 6 months

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48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 24 months
❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect brake hoses, lines and connections
(including booster)
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑ Inspect front disc brake/pads, calipers and rotors
❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑ Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) fluid
❑ Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) *
1
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑ Inspect rear disc brake/pads, parking brake
❑ Inspect fuel tank, fuel filler cap, ceinster, vapor hose
❑ Rotate tires (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)
❑ Replace air cleaner filter
(Continued)
(Continued)
❑Replace engine oil and filter *4
- MPI/GDI Engine
: Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months
❑ Add fuel additive *
2
(Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect cooling system hoses and connections
❑ Inspect clutch (if equipped) and brake pedal free paly
❑ Inspect all latch, hinges and locks
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.
*
4Engine oil (1.6 TGDI) Replace every 10,000 km (6,500 miles)
or 6 months
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.
*
4Engine oil (1.6 TGDI) Replace every 10,000 km (6,500 miles)
or 6 months
60,000 km (37,500 miles) or 30 months
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect dual clutch transmission fluid (if equipped)
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑ Inspect manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)
❑ Rotate tires (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter *
4
- MPI/GDI Engine
: Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months
❑ Add fuel additive *
2
(Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect cooling system hoses and connections
❑ Inspect clutch (if equipped) and brake pedal free paly
72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 36 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect brake hoses, lines and connections
(including booster)
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑ Inspect front disc brake/pads, calipers and rotors
❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)
❑ Inspect rear disc brake/pads, parking brake
❑ Rotate tires (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑ Replace spark plugs (iridium coated) - Turbo GDI
❑ Replace engine oil and filter *
4
- MPI/GDI Engine
: Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months
(Continued)

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(Continued)
❑ Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)
❑ Replace air cleaner filter
❑ Replace engine oil and filter *
4
- MPI/GDI Engine
: Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months
❑ Add fuel additive *
2
(Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect cooling system hoses and connections
❑ Inspect clutch (if equipped) and brake pedal free paly
❑ Inspect all latch, hinges and locks
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.
*
4Engine oil (1.6 TGDI) Replace every 10,000 km (6,500 miles)
or 6 months
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 48 months
❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect brake hoses, lines and connections
(including booster)
❑ Inspect drive belt *
3 (First, 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72
months after every 24,000 km (15,000 miles ) or 24 months)
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑ Inspect front disc brake/pads, calipers and rotors
❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑ Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) fluid
❑ Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) *
1
❑Inspect rear disc brake/pads, parking brake
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑ Inspect fuel tank, fuel filler cap, ceinster, vapor hose
❑ Inspect valve clearance (if equipped) *
5
(Every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72 months)
❑ Rotate tires (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
(Continued)

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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
120,000 km (75,000 miles) or 60 months
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect brake hoses, lines and connections
(including booster)
❑ Inspect dual clutch transmission fluid (if equipped)
❑ Inspect drive belt *
3 (First, 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72
months after every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 24 months)
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑ Inspect front disc brake/pads, calipers and rotors
❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑ Inspect manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑ Rotate tires (Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)
❑ Inspect rear disc brake/pads, parking brake
❑ Replace engine oil and filter *
4
- MPI/GDI Engine
: Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months
(Continued)
(Continued)
❑Add fuel additive *2
(Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect cooling system hoses and connections
❑ Inspect clutch (if equipped) and brake pedal free paly
❑ Inspect all latch, hinges and locks
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.
*
4Engine oil (1.6 TGDI) Replace every 10,000 km (6,500 miles)
or 6 months