checking oil KIA NIRO 2019 Owners Manual

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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 condi-
tioning is reduced. Overfilling also
has a negative impact on the air con-
ditioning system.
Therefore, if abnormal operation is
found, have the system inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.
CAUTION
It is important that the correcttype and amount of oil andrefrigerant is used, otherwisedamage to the vehicle mayoccur. To prevent damage, theair conditioning system in yourvehicle should only be servicedby trained and certified techni-cians.
WARNING - Vehicles
equipped with R-1234yf
Because the refriger-
ant is mildly inflam-
mable and at very
high pressure, the air
conditioning system
should only be serv-
iced by trained and
certified technicians.
It is important that the correct
type and amount of oil and
refrigerant is used.
Otherwise, it may cause dam-
age to the vehicle and personal
injury.
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.

Maintenance
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Maintenance services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
• Owner’s responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Owner maintenance precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Owner maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Owner maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Scheduled maintenance service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . 8-15
Checking fluid levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18
Engine oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19
Checking the engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19
Changing the engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-21\
Checking the coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-21
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-22
Inverter coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-22
Recommended coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23
Changing the coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-26
Checking the brake fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-26
Engine clutch actuator fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-27
• Checking the engine clutch actuator fluid level 8-27
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-29
Checking the washer fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-29
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-30
• Checking the parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-30
Air cleaner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-31
Filter replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-31
Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-33
Filter inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-33
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35
• Blade inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35
• Blade replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35
Battery (Plug-in Hybrid) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38
For best battery service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38
Recharging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-39
Reset items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-40\
Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-41
Tire care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
8-41
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . 8-41
Tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-42
Checking tire inflation pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-42
Tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-43
Wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-44
Tire replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-45
Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-45
Tire traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-46
Tire maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-46
Tire sidewall labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-46
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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 dual clutch 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.
WARNING
When you open the engine
hood, turn the Hybrid system
off. If not, it may result in death
or serious injury because of the
high voltage flow.

Maintenance
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8
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 dam-
age. 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.
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.)
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.
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Maintenance
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8
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 Kia dealer.
Use only the specified brake fluid.
(Refer to “Recommended lubricantsand capacities” in chapter 9.)
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 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.
CAUTION - 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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Maintenance
ENGINE CLUTCH ACTUATOR FLUID
Checking the engine clutch
actuator fluid level
In normal driving conditions, the
actuator fluid level does not go down
rapidly. However, oil consumption
rate may rise as vehicle mileage
increases, and leakage in actuator
related parts may result in increased
consumption of the engine clutch
actuator oil. Regularly check and
make sure the engine clutch actuator
oil fluid level is between [MIN] and
[MAX] marks.
If the oil level is below [MIN] mark,
we recommend that your vehicle be
checked by an authorized Kia dealer.If the fluid level is excessively low, we
recommend that the system be
checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
Use only the specified engine clutch
actuator fluid.
(Refer to “Recommended lubricants
or capacities” in chapter 9.)
Never mix different types of fluid.
✽ ✽
NOTICE - Loss of engine
clutch actuator fluid
In the event the engine clutch actua-
tor requires frequent additions of
fluid, we recommend that the system
be inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
WARNING- Engine clutch actuator fluid
When changing and adding
engine clutch actuator fluid,
handle it carefully. Do not let it
come in contact with your eyes.
If engine clutch actuator 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.
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Index
4I
Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
129Rear window defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-129
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-\
2
Door locks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
20 Child-protector rear door lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
Operating door locks from inside the vehicle . . . . . 4-21
Operating door locks from outside the vehicle . . . . 4-20
Driver Attention Alert system (DAA). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-84 Resetting the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-86
System disabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-86
System malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-86
System setting and activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-84
Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14 Dual Clutch Transmission operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
Good driving practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21
Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-89
Electrical Equipment (U.S. only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15 Installation of a mobile two-way radio system . . . . 9-15
Emergency starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5 Before jump starting (for Hybrid) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Method to disconnect the (-) cable for regularmaintenance (For Hybrid) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7 Push-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-106 Crankcase emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-106
Evaporative emission control(Including ORVR :Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery) system. . . . 8-106
Exhaust emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-107
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . 9-2
Engine clutch actuator fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-27 Checking the engine clutch actuator fluid level. . . . 8-27
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6, 8-3
Engine number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-\
19 Changing the engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20
Checking the engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19
Engine start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 Engine start/stop button position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Illuminated engine start/stop button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Starting the hybrid system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . . . . . 8-15
Exterior features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-165 Roof rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-165
Exterior overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Folding key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
4 Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Immobilizer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
E
D
F

Index
10I
Tire maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-46
Tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-42
Tire replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-45
Tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-43
Tire sidewall labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-46
Tire terminology and definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-50
Tire traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-46
Wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-44
Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-45
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 7-29 Emergency towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
Removable towing hook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30
Towing service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-99
Vehicle break-in process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Vehicle certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders . . . . . . 1-6
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
Vehicle load limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-100 Certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-103
Tire and loading information label. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-100
Vehicle weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-104 Base curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-104
Cargo weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-104 GAW (Gross Axle Weight). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-104
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) . . . . . . . . . . . 6-104
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-104
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) . . . . . . . . . 6-104
Vehicle curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-104
Warning and indicator lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-94 Indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-102
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-94
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-29 Checking the washer fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-29
Welcome system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-128 Headlight (Headlamp) escort function . . . . . . . . . . 4-128
Interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-128
Pocket lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-128
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
4-27 Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
Windshield defrosting and defogging. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-145 Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-145
Defogging logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-146
Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-96 Carry emergency equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-99
Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary . . . . . . . 6-98
Check battery and cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-98
Check spark plugs and ignition system . . . . . . . . . . 6-98
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