brake fluid KIA RIO 2018 Owner's Manual

Maintenance
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CHECKING FLUID LEVELS
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.

Maintenance
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BRAKE/CLUTCH FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)
Checking the brake/clutch
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/clutch fluid, clean
the area around the reservoir cap
thoroughly to prevent brake/clutch
fluid contamination. 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/clutch
fluid. (Refer to “Recommended lubri-cants and 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/clutch fluid, handle it carefully.
Do not let it come in contact with
your eyes. If brake/clutch 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/clutch 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.
OYB076013CAUTION - Brake/clutch fluid
Do not allow brake/clutch fluid tocontact the vehicle's body paint,as paint damage will result.
CAUTION - Proper fluid
Only use brake/clutch fluid inbrake system. 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.

Specifications & Consumer information
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*1Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.
*2Engine oils labeled Energy Conserving Oil are now available. Along with other additional benefits, they contribute to fuel econ-
omy by reducing the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction. Often, these improvements are difficult to measure
in everyday driving, but in a year’s time, they can offer significant cost and energy savings.
*
3If the API service SM engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use API service SL.
*4If the ILSAC GF-4 engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use ILSAC GF-4 or above grade; therefore, you can
use ILSAC GF-5 or above.
LubricantVolumeClassification
Coolant GDI
engineM/T5.4 l (5.70 US qt.)Mixture of antifreeze and water
(Ethylene-glycol with phosphate
based coolant for cooling device)
A/T5.5 l (5.81 US qt.)
Brake/clutch fluid0.7~0.8 l
(0.7~0.8 US qt.)FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Fuel45 l(11.9 US gal)Unleaded gasoline

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Index
Good braking practices ..............................................6-35
Hill-start assist control (HAC) ....................................6-33
Parking brake ..............................................................6-25
Power brakes ..............................................................5-23
Vehicle stability management (VSM) ........................6-34
Brake/clutch fluid ..........................................................8-32 Checking the brake/clutch fluid level ........................8-32
Bulb wattage ....................................................................9-3
Checking fluid levels ....................................................8-26
Child restraint system ....................................................3-23 Using a child restraint system ....................................3-24
Climate control air filter ................................................8-37 Filter inspection ..........................................................8-37
Cruise control system ....................................................6-48 Cruise control switch ..................................................6-48
To cancel cruise control, do one of the following ......6-51
To decrease the cruising speed ..................................6-50
To increase cruise control set speed ..........................6-50
To resume cruising speed at more than approximately 30 km/h (20 mph) ....................................................6-51
To set cruise control speed..........................................6-49
To temporarily accelerate with the cruise control on 6-50
To turn cruise control off, do one of the following ....6-52 Declaration of conformity ............................................5-39
Be sure the exhaust system does not leak ....................6-3
IC ........................................................................\
........5-39
Defroster ......................................................................4-\
103 Rear window defroster ..............................................4-103
Dimensions ......................................................................9-\
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Door locks......................................................................4-\
18 Auto door lock/unlock feature ....................................4-20
Child-protector rear door lock ....................................4-21
Impact sensing door unlock system ............................4-20
Operating door locks from inside the vehicle ............4-19
Operating door locks from outside the vehicle ..........4-18
Speed sensing door lock system ................................4-21
Economical operation ....................................................6-55
Emergency starting ..........................................................7-5 Jump starting ................................................................7-5
Emission control system ..............................................8-109 Crankcase emission control system ..........................8-109
Evaporative emission control (including ORVR: Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery) system ........8-109
Exhaust emission control system ..............................8-110
Engine ........................................................................\
......9-2
Engine compartment ................................................2-7, 8-4
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