brake fluid KIA Optima 2016 4.G Owner's Guide

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Maintenance
Automatic transaxle fluid
Automatic transaxle fluid should not
be checked under normal usage
conditions.
But in severe conditions, the fluid
should be changed at an authorized
Kia dealer in accordance to the
scheduled maintenance at the begin-
ning of this chapter.
✽ ✽NOTICE
Automatic transaxle fluid color is
basically red.
As the vehicle is driven, the auto-
matic transaxle fluid will begin to
look darker.
It is normal condition and you should
not judge the need to replace the fluid
based upon the changed color.
Dual clutch transmission Fluid
Inspect the dual clutch transmission
fluid according to the maintenance
schedule.
Brake hoses and lines
Visually check for proper installation,
chafing, cracks, deterioration and
any leakage. Replace any deteriorat-
ed or damaged parts immediately.
Brake fluid
Check the brake fluid level in the
brake fluid reservoir. The level should
be between “MIN” and “MAX” marks
on the side of the reservoir. Use only
hydraulic brake fluid conforming to
DOT 3 or DOT 4 specification.
Parking brake
Inspect the parking brake system
including the parking brake pedal
and cables.
CAUTION
Use only specified automatic
transaxle fluid. The use of a non-specified fluid could result in atransaxle malfunction and fail-ure. (Refer to "Recommendedlubricants and capacities" inchapter 9.)
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Brake discs, pads, calipers
and rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear,
discs for run out and wear, and
calipers for fluid leakage.
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.
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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 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.
OJF075008CAUTION - 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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Do a thorough washing of the
undercarriage at the end of the
winter.
Use professional service techni- cians or governmental inspection
stations to annually inspect for cor-
rosion.
Immediately seek an inspection of your vehicle if you become visually
aware of corrosion flaking or scal-
ing or if you become aware of a
change in vehicle performance,
such as soft or spongey brakes,
fluids leaking, impairment of direc-
tional control, suspension noises
or rattling metal straps.Aluminum wheel maintenance
The aluminum wheels are coated
with a clear protective finish.
Do not use any abrasive cleaner,polishing compound, solvent, or
wire brushes on aluminum wheels.
They may scratch the finish.
Clean the wheel when it has cooled.
Use only a mild soap or neutral detergent, and rinse thoroughly
with water. Also, be sure to clean
the wheels after driving on salted
roads. This helps prevent corro-
sion.
Avoid washing the wheels with highspeed vehicle wash brushes.
Do not use any alkaline or acid detergents It may damage and cor-
rode the aluminum wheels coated
with a clear protective finish.
Corrosion protection
Protecting your vehicle from corrosion
By using the most advanced design
and construction practices to combat
corrosion, we produce vehicles of
the highest quality. However, this is
only part of the job. To achieve the
long-term corrosion resistance your
vehicle can deliver, the owner's
cooperation and assistance is also
required.
Common causes of corrosion
The most common causes of corro-
sion on your vehicle are:
Road salt, dirt and moisture that isallowed to accumulate underneath
the vehicle.
Removal of paint or protective coatings by stones, gravel, abra-
sion or minor scrapes and dents
which leave unprotected metal
exposed to corrosion.
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Specifications & Consumer information
LubricantVolumeClassification
Coolant 1.6 T-GDI
7.1l(7.50 US qt.)
Mixture of antifreeze and water
(Ethylene-glycol with phosphate based coolant for
cooling device)
2.0 T-GDI
7.5 l(7.92 US qt.)
2.4 GDI
7.2l(7.60 US qt.)
Brake fluid
0.45 l(0.47 US qt.) FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Fuel70l (18.5 US gal.)Unleaded gasoline
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Index
Automatic climate control system ..............................4-128Automatic heating and air conditioning ..................4-129
Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant and compressor lubricant ..............................................4-138
Climate control air filter ..........................................4-138
Manual heating and air conditioning ........................4-130
System operation ......................................................4-136
Automatic transaxle ......................................................6-13 Automatic transaxle operation ....................................6-13
Good driving practices ................................................6-19
Paddle shifter ..............................................................6-17
Shift lock system ........................................................6-18
Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)/ Forward collision warning (FCW) ..............................6-51AEB warning message and system control ................6-54
Brake operation ..........................................................6-55
Limitations of the system............................................6-5\
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Recognizing pedestrians ............................................6-61
Sensor to detect the distance from the vehicle in front (front radar) ..............................................................6-56
System malfunction ....................................................6-57
System setting and activation ....................................6-51 Battery........................................................................\
....8-43
For best battery service ..............................................8-43
Recharging the battery ................................................8-44
Reset items ..................................................................8-45
Before driving ..................................................................6-4 Before entering vehicle ................................................6-4
Before starting ..............................................................6-4
Necessary inspections ..................................................6-4
Blind spot detection system (BSD) ..............................6-85 BSD (Blind Spot Detection) / LCA (Lane Change Assist) ......................................6-86
Limitations condition condition ..................................6-91
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ................................6-89
Brake fluid ....................................................................8-32\
Checking the brake fluid level ....................................8-32
Brake system..................................................................6-28 Anti-lock brake system (ABS)....................................6-42
Auto hold ....................................................................6-38\
Electronic parking brake (EPB) ..................................6-31
Electronic stability control (ESC) ..............................6-44
Good braking practices ..............................................6-50
Hill-start assist control (HAC) ....................................6-49
Parking brake - Foot type ..........................................6-30
Power brakes ..............................................................6-28
Vehicle stability management (VSM) ........................6-48
Warning messages ......................................................6-40
Bulb wattage ....................................................................9-3B
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