fuel additives KIA K900 2015 1.G Owner's Manual

"E85" fuel is an alternative fuel com-
prised of 85 percent ethanol and 15
percent gasoline, and is manufac-
tured exclusively for use in Flexible
Fuel Vehicles. “E85” is not compat-
ible with your vehicle. Use of “E85”
may result in poor engine perform-
ance and damage to your vehicle's
engine and fuel system. Kia recom-
mends that customers do not use
fuel with an ethanol content exceed-
ing 10 percent.
✽ NOTICE
Your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty does not cover damage to
the fuel system or any performance
problems caused by the use of “E85”
fuel.
Other fuels
Using fuels that contain Silicone (Si),
MMT (Manganese, Mn), Ferrocene
(Fe), and Other metalic additives,
may cause vehicle and engine dam-
age or cause misfiring, poor acceler-
ation, engine stalling, catalyst melt-
ing, clogging, abnormal corrosion,
life cycle reduction, etc.
Also, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL) may illuminate.
✽ NOTICE
Damage to the fuel system or per-
formance problem caused by the use
of these fuels may not be covered by
your New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains harmful man-
ganese-based fuel additives such as
MMT (Methylcyclopentadienyl
Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Kia does not recommend the use of
gasoline containing MMT.
This type of fuel can reduce vehicle
performance and affect your emission
control system.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the
cluster may come on.
Do not use methanol
Fuels containing methanol (wood
alcohol) should not be used in your
vehicle. This type of fuel can reduce
vehicle performance and damage
components of the fuel system.
1-4
Introduction
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Fuel Additives
Kia recommends that you use good
quality gasolines treated with deter-
gent additives such as TOP TIER
Detergent Gasoline, which helps
prevent deposit formation in the
engine. These gasolines will help the
engine run cleaner and enhance per-
formance of the Emission Control
System. For more information on
TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline,
please go to the website (www.top
-
tiergas.com
).
For Customers who do not use TOP
TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly,
and have problems starting or the
engine does not run smoothly, addi-
tives that you can buy separately
may be added to the gasoline. If
TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not
available, one bottle of additive
added to the fuel tank at 12,000 km
(7,500 miles) or every engine oil
change is recommended. Additives
are available from your authorized
Kia Premium dealer along with infor-
mation on how to use them. Do not
mix other additives.
Operation in foreign countries
If you are going to drive your vehicle
in another country, be sure to:
Observe all regulations regarding registration and insurance.
Determine that acceptable fuel is available. No special break-in period is needed.
By following a few simple precautions
for the first 1,000 km (600 miles) you
may add to the performance, econo-
my and life of your vehicle.
Do not race the engine.
While driving, keep your engine
speed (rpm, or revolutions per
minute) between 2,000 rpm and
4,000 rpm.
Do not maintain a single speed for long periods of time, either fast or
slow. Varying engine speed is
needed to properly break-in the
engine.
Avoid hard stops, except in emer- gencies, to allow the brakes to seat
properly.
Introduction
1
1-5
VEHICLE BREAK-IN
PROCESS
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Maintenance
7
7-11
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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 determined by whichever occurs first.
*
1: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is recommended. Additives are
available from your authorized Kia Premium dealer
along with information on how to use them. Do not
mix other additives.
*
2: Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free but periodic inspection is recom-
mended for this maintenance schedule depends on
fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters
like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard
starting problem etc, replace the fuel filter immediate-
ly regardless of maintenance schedule and consult
an authorized Kia Premium dealer for details.
*
3 : Rear differential oil should be changed anytime rear differential have been submerged in water. *
4 : The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur
or tension is reduced excessively.
*
5 : Use only the specified automatic transmission fluid. (Refer to "Recommended lubricants and capacities"
in section 8 or the label in the engine room.)
*
6: Inspect for excessive tappet noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary.
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7-12
Maintenance
12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 6 months
❑Rotate tires
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter
❑ Inspect power steering fluid
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap
❑ Replace engine oil and filter
(12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑ Add fuel additives *
1
(12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months
❑ Rotate tires
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑ Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter
❑ Inspect front brake disc/pad, calipers
❑ Inspect propeller shaft
❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pad
❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑ Inspect power steering fluid
❑ Inspect EHPS (Electronic Hydraulic Power Steering) motor
pump and hoses
❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap
❑ Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)
(Continued)
❈Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean
or replace.
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Maintenance
7
7-13
(Continued)
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 24 months)
❑ Add fuel additives *
1
(24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 24 months)
36,000 km (22,500 miles) or 18 months
❑ Rotate tires
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect power steering fluid
❑ Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap
❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter
❑ Replace engine oil and filter
(36,000 km (22,500 miles) or 36 months)
❑ Add fuel additives *
1
(36,000 km (22,500 miles) or 36 months)
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean
or replace.
❈Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean
or replace.
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Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 24 months
❑Rotate tires
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑ Inspect propeller shaft
❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑ Inspect brake fluid
❑ Inspect fuel filter *
2
❑Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑ Inspect parking brake
❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap, fuel tank
❑ Inspect power steering fluid
❑ Inspect EHPS (Electronic Hydraulic Power Steering) motor
pump and hoses
(Continued)
(Continued)
❑Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)
❑ Replace air cleaner filter
❑ Replace engine oil and filter
(48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 48 months)
❑ Replace fuel tank air filter *
2
❑Add fuel additives *1
(48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 48 months)
❈Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean
or replace.
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Maintenance
7
7-15
60,000 km (37,500 miles) or 30 months
❑Rotate tires
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap
❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect rear differential oil *
3
(64,000 km (40,000 miles) or 48 months
❑ Inspect power steering fluid
❑ Replace engine oil and filter
(60,000 km (37,500 miles) or 60 months)
❑ Add fuel additives *
1
(60,000 km (37,500 miles) or 60 months)
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 36 months
❑ Rotate tires
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑ Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap
❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter
❑ Inspect propeller shaft
❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑ Inspect power steering fluid
❑ Inspect EHPS (Electronic Hydraulic Power Steering) motor
pump and hoses
❑ Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)
(Continued)
❈Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean
or replace.
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Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
(Continued)
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 72 months)
❑ Add fuel additives *
1
(72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 72 months)
84,000 km (52,500 miles) or 42 months
❑ Rotate tires
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap
❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect power steering fluid
❑ Replace engine oil and filter
(84,000 km (52,500 miles) or 84 months)
❑ Add fuel additives *
1
(84,000 km (52,500 miles) or 84 months)
❈Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean
or replace.
❈Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean
or replace.
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Maintenance
7
7-17
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 48 months
❑Rotate tires
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑ Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑ Inspect valve clearance (3.8L) *
6
❑Inspect propeller shaft
❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑ Inspect brake fluid
❑ Inspect fuel filter *
2
❑Inspect parking brake
❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap, fuel tank
❑ Inspect drive belts
(First, 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72 months
after every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 24 months) *
4
❑ Inspect power steering fluid
(Continued)
(Continued)
❑Inspect EHPS (Electronic Hydraulic Power Steering) motor
pump and hoses
❑ Replace air cleaner filter
❑ Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter
(96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 96 months)
❑ Replace fuel tank air filter *
2
❑Add fuel additives *1
(96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 96 months)
❈Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean
or replace.
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7-18
Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
108,000 km (67,500 miles) or 54 months
❑Rotate tires
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap
❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect power steering fluid
❑ Replace engine oil and filter
(108,000 km (67,500 miles) or 108 months)
❑ Add fuel additives *
1
(108,000 km (67,500 miles) or 108 months)
120,000 km (75,000 miles) or 60 months
❑ Rotate tires
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑ Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap
❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter
❑ Inspect propeller shaft
❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑ Inspect drive belts
(First, 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72 months
after every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 24 months)*
4
❑ Inspect power steering fluid
❑ Inspect EHPS (Electronic Hydraulic Power Steering) motor
pump and hoses
(Continued)
❈Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean
or replace.
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