check oil KIA FORTE KOUP 2017 Owners Manual

Features of your vehicle
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If there is a malfunction with either
the alternator or electrical charging
system:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and check the
alternator drive belt for looseness
or breakage.
If the belt is adjusted properly,
there may be a problem in the
electrical charging system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer as soon as possible.Engine Oil Pressure
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
• Once you set the ignition switch or
Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It remains on until the engine is
started.
• When the engine oil pressure is low.
If the engine oil pressure is low:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and check the
engine oil level (For more details,
refer to “Engine Oil” in section 7). If
the level is low, add oil as required.
If the warning light remains on
after adding oil or if oil is not avail-
able, have your vehicle inspected
by an authorized Kia dealer as
soon as possible.
CAUTION - Engine
damage
If the engine is not stopped
immediately after the engine oil
pressure warning light is illumi-
nated and stays on while the
engine is running, serious
engine damage may result.

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Features of your vehicle
If the warning light stays on while the
engine is running, there may be seri-
ous engine damage. In this case,
1. Stop the vehicle as soon as it is
safe to do so.
2. Turn off the engine and check the
oil level. If the oil level is low, fill the
engine oil to the proper level.
3. Start the engine again. If the warn-
ing light stays on after the engine
is started, turn the engine off
immediately. In this case, have
your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer.Low Fuel Level Warning
Light
This warning light illuminates:
When the fuel tank is nearly empty.
If the fuel tank is nearly empty:
Add fuel as soon as possible.
Door Ajar Warning
Light (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
When a door is not closed securely.
CAUTION - Low Fuel
Level
Driving with the Low Fuel Level
warning light on or with the fuel
level below can cause the
engine to misfire and damage
the catalytic converter (if
equipped).

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Features of your vehicle
Checking the amount of air
conditioner refrigerant and
compressor lubricant
When the amount of refrigerant is
low, the performance of the air con-
ditioning is reduced. Overfilling also
has a negative influence on the air
conditioning system.
Therefore, if abnormal operation is
found, have the system inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.
The air conditioning system should
be serviced by an authorized Kia
dealer.
CAUTION
It is important that the correct
type and amount of oil and refrig-
erant is used, otherwise damage
to the vehicle may occur.
To prevent damage, the air con-
ditioning system in your vehicle
should only be serviced by
trained and certified technicians.
WARNING
The oil and refrigerant in your
vehicle’s air conditioning sys-
tem is under very high pres-
sure. If proper service proce-
dures are not followed an explo-
sion may result. To reduce the
risk of serious injury or death,
the air conditioning system in
your vehicle should only be
serviced by trained and certi-
fied technicians.

• To resume cruising speed at more than
approximately 40 km/h (25 mph) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-59
• To turn cruise control off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-60
Drive mode integrated control system . . . . . . . . . 5-61
• DRIVE mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-61
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) . . . . . . . . . . 5-64
• LKAS operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-65
• LKAS malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-70
• LKAS function change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-71
Blind spot detection system (BSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-72
• BSD (Blind Spot Detection) /
LCA (Lane Change Assist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-73
• RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-76
• Limitations condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-78
Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-80
Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-82
• Hazardous driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-82
• Rocking the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-82
• Smooth cornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-83
• Driving at night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-83
• Driving in the rain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-84
• Driving in flooded areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-84
• Driving off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-85
• Highway driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-85
Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-86
• Snowy or Icy conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-86
• Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant . . . . . . . . . . 5-87
• Check battery and cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-87
• Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary . . . . . . . 5-87
• Check spark plugs and ignition system. . . . . . . . . . . 5-87
• To keep locks from freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-87
• Use approved window washer anti-freeze in system . . 5-87
• Don't let your parking brake freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-88
• Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath . . . . 5-88
• Carry emergency equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-88
Vehicle load limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-89
• Tire and loading information label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-89
• Certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-92
Vehicle weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-94
• Base curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-94
• Vehicle curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-94
• Cargo weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-94
• GAW (Gross axle weight) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-94
• GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-94
• GVW (Gross vehicle weight) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-94
• GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-94
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Driving your vehicle
Be sure the exhaust system
does not leak.
The exhaust system should be
checked whenever the vehicle is
raised to change the oil or for any
other purpose. If you
hear a change in the sound of the
exhaust or if you drive over some-
thing that strikes the underneath side
of the vehicle, have the exhaust sys-
tem checked as soon as possible by
an authorized Kia dealer.
WARNING- Engine
exhaust
Do not inhale exhaust fumes or
leave your engine running in an
enclosed area for a prolonged
time.
Exhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, a colorless, odorless
gas that can cause uncon-
sciousness and death by
asphyxiation.
WARNING- Open
trunk/liftgate
Do not drive with the trunk/lift-
gate open.
Poisonous exhaust gases can
enter the passenger compart-
ment. If you must drive with the
trunk/liftgate open proceed as
follows:
1.Close all windows.
2.Open side vents.
3.Set the air intake control at
"Fresh", the air flow control at
"Floor" or "Face" and the fan
at the highest speed.

Driving your vehicle
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Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outside
mirror(s), and outside lights are
clean.
• Check the condition of the tires.
• Check under the vehicle for any
sign of leaks.
• Be sure there are no obstacles
behind you if you intend to back up.
Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil,
engine coolant, brake fluid, and
washer fluid should be checked on a
regular basis, with the exact interval
depending on the fluid. Further
details are provided in Chapter 7,
“Maintenance”.
Before starting
• Close and lock all doors.
• Position the seat so that all con-
trols are easily reached.
• Buckle your seat belt.
• Adjust the inside and outside
rearview mirrors.
• Be sure that all lights work.
• Check all gauges.
• Check the operation of warning
lights when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position.
• Release the parking brake and
make sure the brake warning light
goes off.
For safe operation, be sure you are
familiar with your vehicle and its
equipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING- Distracted
driving
Focus on the road while driving.
The driver's primary responsi-
bility is in the safe and legal
operation of the vehicle. Use of
any hand held devices, other
equipment or vehicle systems
that distract the driver should
not be used during vehicle
operation.

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Driving your vehicle
Driving off-road
Drive carefully off-road because your
vehicle may be damaged by rocks or
roots of trees. Become familiar with
the off-road conditions where you
are going to drive before you begin
driving.
Highway driving
Tires
Adjust the tire inflation pressures to
specification. Low tire inflation pres-
sures will result in overheating and
possible failure of the tires.
Avoid using worn or damaged tires
which may result in reduced traction
or tire failure.
Never exceed the maximum tire
inflation pressure shown on the tires.
Fuel, engine coolant and engine
oil
High speed travel consumes more
fuel than urban motoring. Do not for-
get to check both the engine coolant
and engine oil.
Drive belt
A loose or damaged drive belt may
overheat the engine.
WARNING- Tire tread
Always check the tire tread
before driving your vehicle.
Worn-out tires can result in loss
of vehicle control. Worn-out
tires should be replaced as
soon as possible. For further
information and tread limits,
refer to "Tires and wheels" in
section 7.
WARNING- Under/Over
Inflated Tires
Always check the tires for prop-
er inflation before driving.
Underinflated or overinflated
tires can cause poor handling,
loss of vehicle control, and sud-
den tire failure leading to acci-
dents, injuries, and even death.

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Driving your vehicle
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 of
coolant 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 coolant
in accordance with the maintenance
schedule in section 7. Before winter,
have your coolant 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 section 7. The level of charge in
your battery can be checked by an
authorized Kia dealer or a service
station.
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
section 8 for recommendations. If
you aren't sure what weight oil you
should use, consult an authorized
Kia dealer.
Check spark plugs and igni-
tion system
Inspect your spark plugs as
described in section 7 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.
To keep locks from freezing
To keep the locks from freezing,
squirt an approved de-icer fluid or
glycerine into the key opening. If a
lock is covered with ice, squirt it with
an approved de-icing fluid to remove
the ice. If the lock is frozen internally,
you may be able to thaw it out by
using a heated key. Handle the heat-
ed key with care to avoid injury.
Use approved window washer
anti-freeze in system
To keep the water in the window
washer system from freezing, add an
approved window washer anti-freeze
solution in accordance with instruc-
tions on the container. Window wash-
er anti-freeze is available from an
authorized Kia dealer and most auto
parts outlets. Do not use engine
coolant or other types of anti-freeze
as these may damage the paint fin-
ish.

What to do in an emergency
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IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START
If the engine doesn't turn over
or turns over slowly
1.If your vehicle has an Automatic
transaxle/ Dual Clutch Transaxle,
be sure the shift lever is in N
(Neutral) or P (Park) and the emer-
gency brake is set.
2.Check the battery connections to
be sure they are clean and tight.
3.Turn on the interior light. If the light
dims or goes out when you operate
the starter, the battery is dis-
charged.
4.Check the starter connections to
be sure they are securely tight-
ened.
5.Do not push or pull the vehicle to
start it. See instructions for "Jump
starting".
If engine turns over normally
but does not start
1.Check fuel level.
2.With the ignition switch in the
LOCK position, check all connec-
tors at the ignition coil and spark
plugs. Reconnect any that may be
disconnected or loose.
3.Check the fuel line in the engine
compartment.
4.If the engine still does not start, call
an authorized Kia dealer or seek
other qualified assistance.
WARNING - Push/
pull start
Do not push or pull the vehicle
to start it. Push or pull starting
may cause the catalytic con-
verter to overload and create a
fire hazard.

Maintenance
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Maintenance services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
• Owner’s responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
• Owner maintenance precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Owner maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
• Owner maintenance schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Scheduled maintenance service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . 7-32
Engine oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36
• Checking the engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36
• Changing the engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38
• Checking the coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38
• Changing the coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41
Brake/clutch fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42
• Checking the brake/clutch* fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
• Checking the washer fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
• Checking the parking brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
Air cleaner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44
• Filter replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44
Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46
• Filter inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46• Filter replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48
• Blade inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48
• Blade replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52
• For best battery service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52
• Battery recharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-54
• Reset items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-54
Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-55
• Tire care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-55
• Recommended cold tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . 7-55
• Checking tire inflation pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-56
• Tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-57
• Wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-58
• Tire replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-59
• Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-60
• Tire traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-60
• Tire maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-60
• Tire sidewall labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-60
• All season tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-66
• Summer tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-66
• Snow tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-67
• Radial-ply tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-67
• Low aspect ratio tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-67
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