KIA PICANTO 2012 Owners Manual

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EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Engine oil and filter The engine oil and filter should be 
changed at the intervals specified in the
maintenance schedule. If the car is bein

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Spark plugs 
Make sure to install new spark plugs of 
the correct heat range. 
Valve clearance 
Inspect excessive valve noise and/or 
engine vibration and adjust if necessary.
An auth

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Brake hoses and lines 
Visually check for proper installation, 
chafing, cracks, deterioration and any
leakage. Replace any deteriorated or
damaged parts immediately. Brake fluid 
Chec

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ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil level   
1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground. 
2. Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature.
3. Turn the engine off

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Changing the engine oil and filter 
Have engine oil and filter changed by an 
authorized KIA dealer according to theMaintenance Schedule at the beginningof this section.
WARNING
Used e

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ENGINE COOLANT
The high-pressure cooling system has a 
reservoir filled with year-round antifreeze
coolant. The reservoir is filled at the fac-
tory. 
Check the antifreeze protection

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Check the condition and connections of all cooling system hoses and heater
hoses. Replace any swollen or deterio-
rated hoses. 
The coolant level should be filled 
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Changing the coolant 
Have coolant changed by an authorized KIA dealer according to the MaintenanceSchedule at the beginning of this section.
WARNING 
Radiator cap
Do not remove the r

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BRAKE FLUID 
Checking the brake fluid level   
Check the fluid level in the reservoir peri- 
odically. The fluid level should be
between MAX (Maximum) and MIN
(Minimum) marks on the si

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)
Checking the automatic transaxle 
fluid level   
The automatic transaxle fluid level 
should be checked regularly. 
Keep the vehicle on level g
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