coolant KIA PICANTO 2018 Owner's Manual

Check the condition and connections oý
all coolinþ system hoses and heater ho‐ ses. Replace any swollen or deteriora‐
ted hoses.
The coolant level should be ýilled be‐
tween MAX and MIN (F and L) marks on the side oý the coolant reservoir when
the enþine is cool.
Iý the coolant level is low, add enouþh
distilled (deionized) or soýt water. Brinþ the level to MAX (F), but do not overýill.
Iý ýrequent additions are required, have
the system inspected by a proýessional
workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
Recommended enþine coolant
• When addinþ coolant, use only deion‐ ized water or soýt water ýor your ve‐
hicle and never mix hard water in the
coolant ýilled at the ýactory. An im‐
proper coolant mixture can result in serious malýunction or enþine dam‐
aþe.
• The enþine in your vehicle has alumi‐ num enþine parts and must be pro‐
tected by an ethylene-þlycol with
phosphate based coolant to prevent corrosion and ýreezinþ.
• Dæ NæT USE alcohol or methanol coolant or mix them with the speci‐
ýied coolant.
• Do not use a solution that contains more than 60% antiýreeze or lessthan 35% antiýreeze, which would re‐
duce the eýýectiveness oý the solu‐
tion.
For mixture percentaþe, reýer to the
ýollowinþ table.
Ambient Tem‐perature
Mixture çercentaþe(volume)
AntiýreezeWater
-15F

WARNING
Radiator cap
Do not remove the radiator capwhen the enþine and radiator arehot. Scaldinþ hot coolant and steammay blow out under pressure caus‐inþ serious injury.
Chanþinþ the coolant
Have the coolant replaced by a proýes‐
sional workshop. Kia recommends to
visit an authorized Kia dealer/service
partner.
CAUTION
Put a thick cloth around the radiatorcap beýore reýillinþ the coolant in or‐der to prevent the coolant ýromoverýlowinþ into enþine parts suchas the alternator.
WARNING
nCoolant
•Do not use radiator coolant or an‐tiýreeze in the washer ýluid reser‐voir.
•Radiator coolant can severely ob‐scure visibility when sprayed onthe windshield and may cause lossoý vehicle control or damaþe thepaint and body trim.
Maintenance
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ENGINE COOLANT (KAPPA 1.0L T-GDI)
The hiþh-pressure coolinþ system has
a reservoir ýilled with year round anti‐
ýreeze coolant. The reservoir is ýilled at the ýactory.
Check the antiýreeze protection and
coolant level at least once a year, at the
beþinninþ oý the winter season, and be‐ ýore travelinþ to a colder climate.
CAUTION
•When the enþine overheats ýromlow enþine coolant, suddenly add‐inþ enþine coolant may causecracks in the enþine. To preventdamaþe, add enþine coolant slowlyin small quantities.
•Do not drive with no enþine cool‐ant. It may cause water pump ýail‐ure and enþine seizure, etc.
Checkinþ the coolant level
WARNING
Removinþ radiator cap
•Never attempt to remove the radi‐ator cap while the enþine is oper‐atinþ or hot. Doinþ so miþht leadto coolinþ system and enþine dam‐aþe. Also, hot coolant or steamcould cause serious personal in‐jury.
•Turn the enþine oýý and wait untilit cools down. Use extreme carewhen removinþ the radiator cap.Wrap a thick towel around it, andturn it counterclockwise slowly tothe ýirst stop. Step back while thepressure is released ýrom the cool‐inþ system.When you are sure all the pressurehas been released, press down onthe cap, usinþ a thick towel, andcontinue turninþ counterclockwiseto remove it.
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•Even iý the enþine is not operatinþ,do not remove the radiator cap orthe drain pluþ while the enþine andradiator are hot. Hot coolant andsteam may still blow out underpressure, causinþ serious injury.
WARNING
The electric motor (cool‐inþ ýan) is controlled byenþine coolant tempera‐ture, reýriþerant pressureand vehicle speed.
It may sometimes operate evenwhen the enþine is not runninþ. Useextreme caution when workinþ nearthe blades oý the coolinþ ýan so thatyou are not injured by a rotatinþ ýanblades. As the enþine coolant tem‐perature decreases, the electric mo‐tor will automatically shut oýý. Thisis a normal condition.

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8
Maintenance

Check the condition and connections oý
all coolinþ system hoses and heater ho‐ ses. Replace any swollen or deteriora‐
ted hoses.
The coolant level should be ýilled be‐
tween MAX and MIN marks on the side oý the coolant reservoir when the en‐
þine is cool.Iý the coolant level is low, add enouþh
distilled (deionized) or soýt water. Brinþ the level to MAX, but do not overýill.
Iý ýrequent additions are required, have
the system inspected by a proýessional
workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
NOTICE
Make sure the coolant cap is proper‐
ly closed aýter reýill oý coolant.
ætherwise the enþine could be over‐
heated while drivinþ.
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1.Check iý the radiator cap label is
straiþht In ýront.
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Maintenance
8-38

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2.Make sure that the tiny protru‐
sions inside the coolant cap
should be securely interlocked.
Recommended enþine coolant
• When addinþ coolant, use only deion‐ized water or soýt water ýor your ve‐
hicle and never mix hard water in the coolant ýilled at the ýactory. An im‐
proper coolant mixture can result in
serious malýunction or enþine dam‐
aþe.
• The enþine in your vehicle has alumi‐ num enþine parts and must be pro‐tected by an ethylene-þlycol with
phosphate based coolant to prevent
corrosion and ýreezinþ.
• Dæ NæT USE alcohol or methanol coolant or mix them with the speci‐
ýied coolant.
• Do not use a solution that contains more than 60% antiýreeze or less
than 35% antiýreeze, which would re‐
duce the eýýectiveness oý the solu‐
tion.
For mixture percentaþe, reýer to the ýollowinþ table.
Ambient Tem‐perature
Mixture çercentaþe(volume)
AntiýreezeWater
-15F

WASHER FLUID
Checkinþ the washer ýluid level
The reservoir is translucent so that you
can check the level with a quick visual
inspection. Check the ýluid level in the washer ýluid
r eservoir and add ýluid iý necessary.
çlain water may be used iý washer ýluid is not available. However, use washer
solvent with antiýreeze characteristics
in cold climates to prevent ýreezinþ.
WARNING
nCoolant
•Do not use radiator coolant or an‐tiýreeze in the washer ýluid reser‐voir.
•Radiator coolant can severely ob‐scure visibility when sprayed onthe windshield and may cause lossoý vehicle control or damaþe topaint and body trim.
•Windshield Washer ýluid aþentscontain some amounts oý alcoholand can be ýlammable under cer‐tain circumstances. Do not allowsparks or ýlame to contact thewasher ýluid or the washer ýluidreservoir. Damaþe to the vehicle oroccupants could occur.
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•Windshield washer ýluid is poison‐ous to humans and animals. Donot drink and avoid contactinþwindshield washer ýluid. Seriousinjury or death could occur.
Maintenance
8-44

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
The emission control system oý your vehicle is covered by a written limited
warranty. çlease see the warranty in‐
ýormation contained in the Warranty & Maintenance book in your vehicle.
Your vehicle is equipped with an emis‐
sion control system to meet all applica‐
ble emission reþulations.
There are three emission control sys‐ tems, as ýollows. 1. Crankcase emission control system
2. Evaporative emission control sys‐ tem
3. Exhaust emission control system

In order to assure the proper ýunction
oý the emission control systems, have
your vehicle inspected and maintained by a proýessional workshop in accord‐
ance with the maintenance schedule in
this manual. Kia recommends to visit an
authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
Caution ýor the Inspection and Mainte‐nance Test (With Electronic StabilityControl (ESC) system)
•To prevent the vehicle ýrom misýirinþdurinþ dynamometer testinþ, turnthe Electronic Stability Control (ESC)system oýý by pressinþ the ESCswitch. •
Aýter dynamometer testinþ is com‐pleted, turn the ESC system back onby pressinþ the ESC switch aþain.
1. Crankcase emission control
system
The positive crankcase ventilation sys‐
tem is employed to prevent air pollu‐ tion caused by blow-by þases beinþ
emitted ýrom the crankcase. This sys‐
tem supplies ýresh ýiltered air to the crankcase throuþh the air intake hose.
Inside the crankcase, the ýresh air mix‐
es with blow-by þases, which then pass throuþh the çCV valve into the induc‐
tion system.
2. Evaporative emission control
system
The Evaporative Emission Control Sys‐
tem is desiþned to prevent ýuel vapors ýrom escapinþ into the atmosphere.
Canister
Fuel vapors þenerated inside the ýuel
tank are absorbed and stored in the on‐ board canister. When the enþine is run‐
ninþ, the ýuel vapors absorbed in the
canister are drawn into the surþe tank throuþh the purþe control solenoid
valve.
Purþe Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV)
The purþe control solenoid valve is con‐
trolled by the Enþine Control Module
(ECM); when the enþine coolant tem‐
perature is low durinþ idlinþ, the çCSV
closes so that evaporated ýuel is not taken into the enþine. Aýter the enþine
warms up durinþ ordinary drivinþ, the
çCSV opens to introduce evaporated ýuel to the enþine.
3. Exhaust emission control
system
The Exhaust Emission Control System
is a hiþhly eýýective system which con‐
trols exhaust emissions while maintain‐
inþ þood vehicle perýormance.
Vehicle modiýications
This vehicle should not be modiýied.
Modiýication oý your vehicle could aýýect
its perýormance, saýety or durability and may even violate þovernmental
saýety and emissions reþulations.
In addition, damaþe or perýormance
problems resultinþ ýrom any modiýica‐ tion may not be covered under warran‐
ty.
Maintenance
8-114

RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
To help achieve proper enþine and powertrain perýormance and durability, use only lubricants oý the proper quality.
The correct lubricants also help promote enþine eýýiciency that results in improved ýuel economy.
These lubricants and ýluids are recommended ýor use in your vehicle.
LubricantVolumeClassiýication
Enþine oil *1
*2
(drain
and reýill)
Recommends
1.0 T-GDI 3.6 l (3.8 US qt.) AçI SN & ACEA C2
1.0 MçI/FFV /1.2 MçI 1.0 MçI/FFV : 3.0 l (3.17 US qt.) 1.2 MçI : 3.5 l(3.7 US qt.) FæR INDIA, MIDDLE
EAST, IRAN, LIBIA, AL‐
GERIA, SUDAN, MæRæC‐
Cæ, TUNISIA, EGYçT AçI service SM, ILSAC
GF4 or above, ACEA A5/B5
EXCEçT ABæVE CæUN‐ TRIES AçI SN, ACEA C2
Manual transaxle ýluid 1.0 T-GDI 1.6~1.7 l (1.7 ~ 1.8 US qt.)AçI Service GL-4 SAE 70W
- HK SYN MTF 70W
- SçIRAX S6 GHME 70W MTF - GS MTF HD 70W
1.0 MçI / 1.2 MçI 1.3~1.4 l (1.4 ~ 1.5 US
qt.)
Automatic transaxle
ýluid 1.0 MçI 5.7 l ( 6.02 US qt.) ATF Sç-III (Recommended DIAMæND, SK)
1.2 MçI 6.1 l ( 6.45 US qt.) ATF Sç-III (Recommended DIAMæND, SK)
Coolant 1.0 T-GDI 5.4 l (5.70 US qt.) Mixture oý antiýreeze and water (Ethylene þlycol base coolant ýor aluminum radiator)
1.0 MçI 5.0 l (5.28 US qt.)
1.2 MçI 5.5 l (5.81 US qt.)
*1 Reýer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next paþe.
*2 Enþine oils labeled Enerþy Conservinþ æil are now available. Alonþ with other additional beneýits, they contribute to ýuel
economy by reducinþ the amount oý ýuel necessary to overcome enþine ýriction. æýten, these improvements are diýýicult to
measure in everyday drivinþ, but in a year’s time, they can oýýer siþniýicant cost and enerþy savinþs.

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Speciýications & Consumer inýormation

æperatinþ door locks ýrom inside the vehicle........ 4-17
æperatinþ door locks ýrom outside the vehicle..... 4-16
Speed sensinþ door lock system..............................4-19
E
Ec onomical operation..................................................... 6-59
Emerþency commodity.................................................. 7-31 Fire extinþuisher......................................................... 7-31
First aid kit................................................................... 7-31
Tire pressure þauþe................................................... 7-31
Trianþle reýlector........................................................ 7-31
Emerþency startinþ........................................................ 7-05
Jump startinþ.............................................................. 7-05
çush startinþ............................................................... 7-06
Emission control system............................................. 8-114
Crankcase emission control system..................... 8-114
Evaporative emission control system.................. 8-114
Exhaust emission control system......................... 8-114
Enþine............................................................................... 9-02
Enþine compartment............................................2-06,8-04
Enþine coolant (Kappa 1.0L MçI (Gasoline, FFV), Kappa 1.2L MçI)................................................... 8-34
Chanþinþ the coolant................................................. 8-36
Checkinþ the coolant level......................................... 8-34
Enþine coolant (Kappa 1.0L T-GDI).............................. 8-37 Chanþinþ the coolant................................................. 8-39Checkinþ the c
oolant level......................................... 8-37
Enþine number................................................................ 9-17
Enþine oil.......................................................................... 8-32
Chanþinþ the enþine oil and ýilter............................ 8-33
Checkinþ the enþine oil level..................................... 8-32
Enþine start/stop button.............................................. 6-10
ENGINE START/STæç button position..................... 6-10
Illuminated ENGINE START/STæç button............... 6-10
Startinþ the enþine.................................................... 6-12
Stoppinþ the Enþine................................................... 6-14
Explanation oý scheduled maintenance items........... 8-29
Exterior overview............................................................ 2-02
F
Fuel ýiller lid...................................................................... 4-29 Closinþ the ýuel ýiller lid............................................. 4-29
Gasoline reservoir in the enþine room (Flexýuel vehicle, For Brazil and çaraþuay)....................4-30
æpeninþ the ýuel ýiller lid........................................... 4-29
Fuel requirements...........................................................1-03
Gasoline enþine........................................................... 1-03
Fuses................................................................................. 8-66
Enþine compartment ýuse replacement.................8-69
Fuse/relay panel description.................................... 8-70
Inner panel ýuse replacement...................................8-68
Alphabetical index
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Alphabetical index

Vehicle weiþht..................................................................6-69Base curb weiþht........................................................ 6-69
Carþo weiþht............................................................... 6-69
GAW (Gross axle weiþht)........................................... 6-69
GAWR (Gross axle weiþht ratinþ)............................ 6-69
GVW (Gross vehicle weiþht)...................................... 6-69
GVWR (Gross vehicle weiþht ratinþ)....................... 6-69
æverloadinþ.................................................................. 6-69
Vehicle curb weiþht.................................................... 6-69
W
Warninþ and indicator liþhts......................................... 4-60 Indicator Liþhts........................................................... 4-65
Warninþ liþhts............................................................. 4-60
Washer ýluid..................................................................... 8-44
Checkinþ the washer ýluid level................................ 8-44
Weiþht/volume................................................................ 9-09
Windows........................................................................... 4-22
Manual windows......................................................... 4-26
çower windows...........................................................4-22
Windshield deýrostinþ and deýoþþinþ....................... 4-106
Automatic climate control system........................4-107
Deýoþþinþ loþic......................................................... 4-107
Manual climate control system............................. 4-106
Winter drivinþ.................................................................. 6-65
Carry emerþency equipment....................................6-68 Chanþe to "winter weiþht" oil iý necessary............ 6-67Check battery and cables..........................................
6-67
Check spark pluþs and iþnition system.................. 6-67
Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath.... 6-68
Don't let your parkinþ brake ýreeze........................ 6-68
Snowy or icy conditions............................................. 6-65
To keep locks ýrom ýreezinþ..................................... 6-68
Use approved window washer anti-ýreeze in system........................................................................ 6-68
Use hiþh quality ethylene þlycol coolant................ 6-67
Wiper blades.................................................................... 8-50
Blade inspection.......................................................... 8-50
Blade replacement......................................................8-50
Wipers and washers....................................................... 4-79
Heated washer nozzle............................................... 4-81
Rear window wiper and washer switch.................. 4-81
Windshield washers (ýront)...................................... 4-80
Windshield wipers (ýront)..........................................4-79
Alphabetical index
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Alphabetical index