checking oil KIA K900 2019 Owners Manual

Maintenance
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Maintenance services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
• Owner’s responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
• Owner maintenance precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Owner maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
• Owner maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Scheduled maintenance service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . 7-17
• Engine oil and filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
• Drive belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17\
• Fuel filter (for gasoline) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
• Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
• Vapor hose and fuel filler cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
• Vacuum crankcase ventilation hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
• Air cleaner filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
• Spark plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
• Valve clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
• Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
• Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 7-18
• Automatic transmission fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
• Brake hoses and lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
• Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19\
• Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
• Brake discs, pads, calipers and rotors. . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20• Exhaust pipe and muffler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
• Suspension mounting bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
• Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/lower arm ball joint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
• Drive shafts and boots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
• Air conditioning refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Checking fluid levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Engine oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
• Checking the engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
• Changing the engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
• Checking the coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
• Changing the coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-26
• Checking the brake fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-26
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27
• Checking the washer fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27
Air cleaner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-28
• Replace the filter according to the Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-\
28
Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29
• Filter inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
• Blade inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
• Blade replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
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Maintenance
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OWNER MAINTENANCE
The following lists are vehicle checks
and inspections that should be per-
formed by the owner or an author-
ized K900 Kia dealer at the frequen-
cies 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 transmission
occurs, check the transmission
fluid level.
Check the automatic transmission 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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Parking brake
Inspect the parking brake system
including the parking brake pedal
and cables.
Brake discs, pads, calipers
and rotors
Check the pads and discs for exces-
sive wear and calipers for fluid leak-
age.
Exhaust pipe and muffler
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes,
muffler and hangers for cracks, dete-
rioration, or damage. Start the
engine and listen carefully for any
exhaust gas leakage. Tighten con-
nections or replace parts as neces-
sary.
Suspension mounting bolts
Check the suspension connections
for looseness or damage. Retighten
to the specified torque.
Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/lower arm ball joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine
off, check for excessive free-play in
the steering wheel.
Check the linkage for bends or dam-
age. Check the dust boots and ball
joints for deterioration, cracks, or
damage. Replace any damaged
parts.
Drive shafts and boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and
clamps for cracks, deterioration, or
damage. Replace any damaged
parts and, if necessary, repack the
grease.
Air conditioning refrigerant
Check the air conditioning lines and
connections for leakage and damage. When checking engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid,
always be sure to clean the area
around any filler plug, drain plug, or
dipstick before checking or draining
any lubricant or fluid. This is espe-
cially important in dusty or sandy
areas and when the vehicle is used
on unpaved roads. Cleaning the plug
and dipstick areas will prevent dirt
and grit from entering the engine and
other mechanisms that could be
damaged.
CHECKING FLUID LEVELS

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Maintenance
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil level
1. Be sure the vehicle is on levelground.
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 reinsert it fully. 5. Pull the dipstick out again and
check the level. The level should
be between F and L.
CAUTION - Replacing
engine oil
Do not overfill the engine oil. Itmay damage the engine.
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.
ORJ078004
■Lambda II 3.3L T-GDI Engine (Gasoline)

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BRAKE FLUID
Checking the brake fluid level
Check the fluid level in the reservoir
periodically. The fluid level should be
between MAX (Maximum) and MIN
(Minimum) marks on the side of the
reservoir.
Before removing the reservoir cap
and adding brake fluid, clean the
area around the reservoir cap thor-
oughly to prevent brake fluid contam-
ination. If the level is low, add fluid to the
MAX (Maximum) level. The level will
fall with accumulated mileage. This is
a normal condition associated with
the wear of brake linings. If the fluid
level is excessively low, have the
brake system checked by an author-
ized K900 Kia dealer.
Use only the specified brake fluid.
(Refer to “Recommended lubricantsand capacities” in chapter 8.)
Never mix different types of fluid.
In the event the brake system
requires frequent additions of fluid,
the vehicle should be inspected by
an authorized K900 Kia dealer.
When changing and adding brake
fluid, handle it carefully. Do not let it
come in contact with your eyes. If
brake fluid should come in contact
with your eyes, immediately flush
them with a large quantity of fresh
tap water. Have your eyes examined
by a doctor as soon as possible.
Brake fluid, which has been exposed
to open air for an extended time
should never be used as its quality
cannot be guaranteed. It should be
disposed of properly.
ORJ078008CAUTION - Brake fluid
Do not allow brake fluid to con-tact the vehicle's body paint, aspaint damage will result.
CAUTION - Proper fluid
Only use brake fluid in brakesystem. Small amounts ofimproper fluids (such as engineoil) can cause damage to thebrake system.

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Index
Battery replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10, 7-34
Battery saver function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-114
Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . 7-34Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34
Recharging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36
Reset items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37
Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Blade inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
Blade replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
Blind-Spot Collision Warning/ Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-116
System description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-116
System setting and activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-117
Warning message and system control . . . . . . . . . . 5-119
Limitations of the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-125
Blind-spot view monitor system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-113
Bonnet see the hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42
Brake discs, pads, calipers and rotors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19, 7-26 Checking the brake fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-26
Brake hoses and lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
Brake system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31 Power brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
Auto hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-45
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) . . . . . . . . . . . 5-49
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-51
Button start/stop, see engine start/stop button . . . . . . . . 5-7
California perchlorate notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-95
Camera (rear view) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-111
Care Care of seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
SRS Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-75
Care of seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
Center console storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-151
Central door lock switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
Chains - Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-153
Changing the coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25
Changing the engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22
Checking fluid levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Checking the brake fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-26
Checking the coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
Checking the engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
Checking the washer fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27
Checking tire inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39
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Index
ECO coasting system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23The ECO-coasting system setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
ECO-coasting operation conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
The ECO-coasting system release conditions . . . . . 5-24
Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-146
Electric Chromic Mirror (ECM) with
HomeLink
®system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-58
Electric power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-45
Emergency starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Emergency trunk safety release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36
Emergency while driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-92 Crankcase emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-92
Evaporative emission control (including ORVR:Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery) system. . . . . 7-92
Exhaust emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-93
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6, 7-4
Engine compartment fuse replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-57
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23 Checking the coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
Changing the coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25
Engine coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-72
Engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-\
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Checking the engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
Changing the engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22
Engine overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Engine start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Illuminated engine start/stop button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Engine start/stop button position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Engine start/stop button illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Engine start/stop button position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Evaporative emission control (including ORVR: Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery) system . . . . . . 7-92
Exhaust emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-93
Exhaust pipe and muffler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . . . . . 7-17 Engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
Drive belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
Fuel filter (for Gasoline) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
Vacuum crankcase ventilation hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
Air cleaner filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
Spark plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
Valve clearance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-\
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Automatic transmission fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
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