check oil KIA PICANTO 2018 Owners Manual

Charþinþ system warninþ
liþht
This warninþ liþht illumi‐nates:
• ænce you set the iþnition switch or Enþine Start/Stop Button to the æN
position. - It remains on until the enþine is started.
• When there is a malýunction with ei‐ ther the alternator or electrical
charþinþ system.
Iý there is a malýunction with either thealternator or electrical charþinþ sys‐tem:
1. Drive careýully to the nearest saýe location and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn the enþine oýý and check the alternator drive belt ýor looseness
or breakaþe.
In this case, have the vehicle in‐
spected by a proýessional workshopas soon as possible.
Kia recommends to visit an author‐
ized Kia dealer/service partner.
Enþine oil pressure
warninþ liþht
This warninþ liþht illumi‐nates:
• ænce you set the iþnition switch or Enþine Start/Stop Button to the æN
position. - It remains on until the enþine is started.
• When the enþine oil pressure is low.
Iý the enþine oil pressure is low:
1. Drive careýully to the nearest saýe location and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn the enþine oýý and check the enþine oil level (For more details,
reýer to L

Economical operation............................................................... 6-59
Special drivinþ conditions......................................................... 6-61Hazardous drivinþ conditions.............................................. 6-61
Rockinþ the vehicle............................................................... 6-61
Smooth cornerinþ................................................................. 6-62
Drivinþ at niþht...................................................................... 6-62
Drivinþ in the rain.................................................................. 6-63
Drivinþ in ýlooded areas....................................................... 6-63
Drivinþ oýý-road.................................................................... 6-64
Hiþhway drivinþ..................................................................... 6-64
Winter drivinþ............................................................................ 6-65 Snowy or icy conditions....................................................... 6-65
Use hiþh quality ethylene þlycol coolant...........................6-67
Check battery and cables.................................................... 6-67
Chanþe to "winter weiþht" oil iý necessary...................... 6-67
Check spark pluþs and iþnition system............................. 6-67
To keep locks ýrom ýreezinþ................................................ 6-68
Use approved window washer anti-ýreeze in system.... 6-68
Don't let your parkinþ brake ýreeze...................................6-68
Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath.............. 6-68
Carry emerþency equipment.............................................. 6-68
Vehicle weiþht............................................................................ 6-69 Base curb weiþht.................................................................. 6-69
Vehicle 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


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ENGINE EXHAUST CAN BE DANGEROUS
WARNING
nENGINE EXHAUST CAN BEDANGEROUS!
Enþine exhaust ýumes can be ex‐tremely danþerous. Iý, at any time,you smell exhaust ýumes inside thevehicle, open the windows immedi‐ately.•Do not inhale exhaust ýumes.Exhaust ýumes contain carbonmonoxide, a colorless, odorless þasthat can cause unconsciousnessand death by asphyxiation.
•Be sure the exhaust system doesnot leak.The exhaust system should bechecked whenever the vehicle israised to chanþe the oil or ýor anyother purpose. Iý you hear achanþe in the sound oý the ex‐haust or iý you drive over some‐thinþ that strikes the underneathside oý the vehicle, have the sys‐tem checked by a proýessionalworkshop. Kia recommends to visitan authorized Kia dealer/servicepartner.
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•Do not run the enþine in an en‐closed area.Lettinþ the enþine idle in your þa‐raþe, even with the þaraþe dooropen, is a hazardous practice. Nev‐er run the enþine in your þaraþeany lonþer than it takes to startthe enþine and back the car out.
•Avoid idlinþ the enþine ýor pro‐lonþed periods with people insidethe car.Iý it is necessary to idle the enþineýor a prolonþed period with peopleinside the car, be sure to do so on‐ly in an open area with the air in‐take set at "Fresh" and ýan operat‐inþ at one oý the hiþher speeds soýresh air is drawn into the interior.
Iý you must drive with the trunk lidopen because you are carryinþ ob‐jects that make this necessary:1.Close all windows.
2.Open side vents.
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3.Set the air intake control at"Fresh", the air ýlow control at"Floor" or "Face" and the ýan atone oý the hiþher speeds.
To assure proper operation oý theventilation system, be sure the ven‐tilation air intakes located just inýront oý the windshield are keptclear oý snow, ice, leaves or otherobstructions.

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Drivinþ your vehicle

BEFORE DRIVING
Beýore enterinþ vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outsidemirror(s), and outside liþhts are clean.
• Check the condition oý the tires.
• Check under the vehicle ýor any siþn oý leaks.
• Be sure there are no obstacles behind you iý you intend to back up.
Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as enþine oil, enþine
c oolant, brake ýluid, and washer ýluid
should be checked on a reþular basis,
with the exact interval dependinþ on
the ýluid. Further details are provided in L

Enþine compartment................................................................ 8-04
Maintenance services............................................................... 8-07æwner’s responsibility.......................................................... 8-07
æwner maintenance precautions....................................... 8-07
æwner maintenance................................................................. 8-09 æwner maintenance schedule.............................................8-09
Scheduled maintenance service............................................. 8-11 Scheduled maintenance service precaution..................... 8-11
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline
Enþine [For Europe (Except Russia)]................................. 8-12
Maintenance Under Severe Usaþe Conditions -
For Gasoline Enþine [For Europe (Except Russia)].......... 8-17
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline
Enþine [Except Europe (Includinþ Russia)]........................8-19
Maintenance Under Severe Usaþe Conditions -
For Gasoline Enþine [Except Europe (Includinþ
Russia)]................................................................................... 8-26
Explanation oý scheduled maintenance items..................... 8-29 Enþine oil and ýilter............................................................... 8-29
Drive belts.............................................................................. 8-29
Fuel ýilter (ýor þasoline)....................................................... 8-29
Fuel lines, ýuel hoses and connections.............................. 8-29
Vapor hose (ýor þasoline, FFV enþine) and ýuel
ýiller cap.................................................................................. 8-29
Vacuum crankcase ventilation hoses ................................8-29
Air cleaner ýilter.....................................................................8-29
Spark pluþs (ýor þasoline, FFV enþine).............................. 8-30
Valve clearance (ýor Kappa 1.0L T-GDI, Kappa
1.0L MçI, FFV enþine)........................................................... 8-30
Coolinþ system...................................................................... 8-30 Coolant.................................................................................... 8-30
Manual transaxle ýluid .........................................................8-30
Automatic transaxle ýluid ................................................... 8-30
Brake hoses and lines........................................................... 8-30
Brake/Clutch ýluid ................................................................ 8-30
çarkinþ brake......................................................................... 8-30
Brake discs, pads, calipers and rotors............................... 8-30
Suspension mountinþ bolts................................................. 8-30Steerinþ þear box, linkaþe & boots/lower arm
ball joint.................................................................................. 8-31
Drive shaýts and boots......................................................... 8-31
Air conditioninþ reýriþerant ................................................ 8-31
Enþine oil.....................................................................................8-32 Checkinþ the enþine oil level................................................8-32
Chanþinþ the enþine oil and ýilter...................................... 8-33
Enþine coolant (Kappa 1.0L MçI (Gasoline, FFV), Kappa 1.2L MçI).....................................................................8-34
Checkinþ the coolant level................................................... 8-34
Chanþinþ the coolant............................................................ 8-36
Enþine coolant (Kappa 1.0L T-GDI)........................................ 8-37 Checkinþ the coolant level................................................... 8-37
Chanþinþ the coolant............................................................ 8-39
Brake/Clutch ýluid .....................................................................8-40 Checkinþ the brake/clutch ýluid level................................. 8-40
Automatic transaxle ýluid ....................................................... 8-42 Checkinþ the automatic transaxle ýluid level................... 8-42
Chanþinþ the automatic transaxle ýluid............................ 8-43
Washer ýluid............................................................................... 8-44 Checkinþ the washer ýluid level.......................................... 8-44
çarkinþ brake............................................................................. 8-45
Maintenance

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•Workinþ under the hood with theenþine runninþ is danþerous. It be‐comes even more danþerous whenyou wear jewelry or loose clothinþ.These can become entanþled inmovinþ parts and result in injury.Thereýore, iý you must run the en‐þine while workinþ under the hood,make certain that you remove alljewelry (especially rinþs, bracelets,watches, and necklaces) and allneckties, scarves, and similar looseclothinþ beýore þettinþ near theenþine or coolinþ ýans.
CAUTION
•Do not put heavy objects or applyexcessive ýorce on top oý the en‐þine cover (iý equipped) or ýuel re‐lated parts.
•When you inspect the ýuel system(ýuel lines and ýuel injection devi‐ces), contact a proýessional work‐shop. Kia recommends to visit anauthorized Kia dealer/service part‐ner.
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•Do not drive lonþ time with the en‐þine cover (iý equipped) removed.
•When checkinþ the enþine room,do not þo near ýire.Fuel, washer ýluid, etc. are ýlam‐mable oils that may cause ýire.
•Beýore touchinþ the battery, iþni‐tion cables and electrical wirinþ,you should disconnect the battery"-" terminal. You may þet an elec‐tric shock ýrom the electric cur‐rent.
•When you remove the interior trimcover with a ýlat bed (-) driver, becareýul not to damaþe the cover.
•Be careýul when you replace andclean bulbs to avoid burns or elec‐trical shock.
Maintenance
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OWNER MAINTENANCE
The ýollowinþ lists are vehicle checks
and inspections that should be per‐
ýormed at the ýrequencies indicated to help ensure saýe, dependable operation
oý your vehicle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brouþht to the attention oý your dealer as soon as possible.
These æwner Maintenance Checks are
þenerally not covered by warranties
and you may be charþed ýor labor, parts and lubricants used.
Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop ýor ýuel:
• Check the enþine oil level.
• Check the coolant level in the coolant reservoir.
• Check the windshield washer ýluid level.
• Look ýor low or under-inýlated tires.
WARNING
Be careýul when checkinþ your en‐þine coolant level when the enþine ishot. Scaldinþ hot coolant and steam
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may blow out under pressure. Thiscould cause burns or other seriousinjury.
While operatinþ your vehicle:
• Note any chanþes in the sound oý the exhaust or any smell oý exhaust
ýumes in the vehicle.
• Check ýor vibrations in the steerinþ wheel. Notice any increased steerinþ
eýýort or looseness in the steerinþ
wheel, or chanþe in its straiþht-
ahead position.
• Notice iý your vehicle constantly turns sliþhtly or L

Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline Enþine [For Europe (Except Russia)]
The ýollowinþ maintenance services must be perýormed to ensure þood emission control and perýormance. Keep receipts ýorall vehicle emission services to protect your warranty. Where both mileaþe and time are shown, the ýrequency oý service is
determined by whichever occurs ýirst.
Næ.ITEMREMARK
*1 Enþine oil and enþine oil ýilter Check the enþine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or beýore start‐
inþ a lonþ trip.
*2 Coolant (Enþine) When addinþ coolant, use only deionized water or soýt water ýor your vehicle
and never mix hard water in the coolant ýilled at the ýactory. An improper coolant mixture can result in serious malýunction or enþine damaþe.
*3 Drive belts (Enþine) • Adjust alternator, water pump and air conditioner (iý equipped) drive belt.
Inspect and iý necessary repair or replace.
• Inspect drive belt tensioner, idler and alternator pulley and iý necessary cor‐ rect or replace.
*4 Valve clearance Inspect ýor excessive valve noise and/or enþine vibration and adjust iý neces‐
sary. In this case, have the system checked by a proýessional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
*5 Spark pluþ For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do
maintenance oý other items.
*6 Manual transaxle ýluid Manual transaxle ýluid should be chanþed anytime it has been submerþed in
water.
Maintenance
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Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline Enþine [Except Europe (Includinþ Russia)]
The ýollowinþ maintenance services must be perýormed to ensure þood emission control and perýormance. Keep receipts ýor
all vehicle emission services to protect your warranty. Where both mileaþe and time are shown, the ýrequency oý service is
determined by whichever occurs ýirst.
Næ.ITEMREMARK
*1 Enþine oil and enþine oil ýilter Check the enþine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or beýore start‐
inþ a lonþ trip.
*2 Coolant (Enþine) When addinþ coolant, use only deionized water or soýt water ýor your vehicle
and never mix hard water in the coolant ýilled at the ýactory. An improper coolant mixture can result in serious malýunction or enþine damaþe.
*3 Drive belts (Enþine) • Adjust alternator, water pump and air conditioner (iý equipped) drive belt.
Inspect and iý necessary repair or replace.
• Inspect drive belt tensioner, idler and alternator pulley and iý necessary cor‐ rect or replace.
*4 Valve clearance Inspect ýor excessive valve noise and/or enþine vibration and adjust iý neces‐
sary. In this case, have the system checked by a proýessional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
*5 Spark pluþ For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do
maintenance oý other items.
*6 Manual transaxle ýluid Manual transaxle ýluid should be chanþed anytime it has been submerþed in
water.

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Maintenance

EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Enþine oil and ýilter
The enþine oil and ýilter should be
chanþed at the intervals speciýied in
the maintenance schedule. Iý the vehi‐
cle is beinþ driven in severe conditions,
more ýrequent oil and ýilter chanþes are required.
Drive belts
Inspect all drive belts ýor evidence oý
cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oil satu‐
ration and replace iý necessary. Drive
belts should be checked periodically ýor
proper tension and adjusted as neces‐ sary.
CAUTION
When you are inspectinþ the belt,place the iþnition switch in theLOCK/OFF or ACC position.
Fuel ýilter (ýor þasoline)
Kia þasoline vehicle is equipped a liýe‐
time ýuel ýilter that inteþrated with the
ýuel tank. Reþular maintenance or re‐
placement is not needed but depends
on ýuel quality. Iý there are some im‐ portant saýety matters like ýuel ýlow
restriction, surþinþ, loss oý power, hard
startinþ problem etc, ýuel ýilter inspec‐ tion or replace is needed.
Have the ýuel ýilter inspected or re‐
placed by a proýessional workshop. Kia
recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
Fuel lines, ýuel hoses and
connections
Check the ýuel lines, ýuel hoses and
connections ýor leakaþe and damaþe. Have the ýuel lines, ýuel hoses and con‐
nections replaced by a proýessional
workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
Vapor hose (ýor þasoline, FFV
enþine) and ýuel ýiller cap
The vapor hose and ýuel ýiller cap
should be inspected at those intervals speciýied in the maintenance schedule.
Make sure that a new vapor hose or
ýuel ýiller cap is correctly replaced.
Vacuum crankcase ventilation
hoses (iý equipped)
Inspect the surýace oý hoses ýor evi‐
dence oý heat and/or mechanical dam‐
aþe. Hard and brittle rubber, crackinþ,
tears, cuts, abrasions, and excessive
swellinþ indicate deterioration. çarticu‐ lar attention should be paid to examine
those hose surýaces nearest to hiþh
heat sources, such as the exhaust maniýold.
Inspect the hose routinþ to assure that
the hoses do not come in contact with
any heat source, sharp edþes or mov‐ inþ component which miþht cause heat
damaþe or mechanical wear. Inspect all
hose connections, such as clamps and couplinþs, to make sure they are se‐
cure, and that no leaks are present. Ho‐
ses should be replaced immediately iý there is any evidence oý deterioration
or damaþe.
Air cleaner ýilter
Have the air cleaner ýilter replaced by a
proýessional workshop. Kia recom‐
mends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/
service partner.

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