steering KIA Sephia 2006 2.G Owner's Guide

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POWER STEERING Checking the power steering
fluid level With the vehicle on level ground,
check the fluid level in the power
steering reservoir periodically. The
fluid should be between MAX and
MIN marks on the side of the reser-
voir at the normal temperature.
Before adding power steering fluid,
thoroughly clean the area around the
reservoir cap to prevent power steer-
ing fluid contamination.
If the level is low, add fluid to the
MAX level. In the event the power steering sys-
tem requires frequent addition of
fluid, the vehicle should be inspected
by an Authorized Kia Dealer.
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NOTICE• To avoid damage to the power
steering pump, do not operate the
vehicle for prolonged periods with
a low power steering fluid level.
 Never start the engine when the reservoir tank is empty.
 When adding fluid, be careful that dirt does not get into the tank.
 Too little fluid can make the steer- ing wheel heavier or strange noise
can be generated.
 The use of the non-specified fluid could reduce the effectiveness of
the power steering wheel and
cause damage to it.Use only the specified power steer-
ing fluid. (Refer to "Recommended
Lubricants" later in this section.)
Power steering hoseCheck the connections for oil leaks,
severe damage and the twists in the
power steering hose before driving.
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STEERING WHEELPark the vehicle on level ground,
start the car and place the tire
wheels in the straight-ahead posi-
tion. Turn the steering wheel to the
left and right with a little force and
check the free play until you get a
feel for resistance against the tire
wheels movement.
Standard value: 30 mm (1.2 in) or
less
✽ ✽NOTICEIf the measured value exceeds the
standard value, have the system
checked by an authorized Kia deal-
er.
1LDN501930 mm
(1.2 in)
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Wheel replacement When replacing the metal wheels for
any reason, make sure the new
wheels are equivalent to the original
factory units in diameter, rim width
and offset.
WARNING
 When replacing tires, nevermix radial, bias-belted, and
bias-type tires. All four tires
should be of the same size,
design and construction. Use
only the tire sizes listed on the
Tire Label found below the
door striker on the driver’s
side. Make sure that all tires
and wheels are the same size
and have the same load-carry-
ing capacity. Use only tire and
wheel combinations recom-
mended on the Tire Label or
by an Authorized Kia Dealer.
Failure to follow these precau-
tions can adversely affect the
safety and handling of your
vehicle.
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 The use of any other tire sizeor type may seriously affect
ride, handling, ground clear-
ance, tire clearance, and
speedometer calibration.
 Driving on worn-out tires is very hazardous and will
reduce braking effectiveness,
steering accuracy, and trac-
tion.
 It is best to replace all four tires at the same time. If that is
not possible, or necessary,
then replace the two front or
two rear tires as a pair.
Replacing just one tire can
seriously affect your vehicle’s
handling.
WARNING
A wheel that is not the correct
size may adversely affect wheel
and bearing life, braking and
stopping abilities, handling
characteristics, ground clear-
ance, body-to-tire clearance,
speedometer calibration, head-
light aim and bumper height.
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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Recommended lubricants To help achieve proper engine and
powertrain performance and durabil-
ity, use only lubricants of the proper
quality. The correct lubricants also
help promote engine efficiency that
results in improved fuel economy.Engine oils labeled Energy
Conserving Oil are now available.
Along with other additional benefits,
they contribute to fuel economy by
reducing the amount of fuel neces-
sary to overcome engine friction.
Often, these improvements are diffi-
cult to measure in everyday driving,
but in a year’s time, they can offer
significant cost and energy savings.
Recommended SAE viscosity
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NOTICEAlways be sure to clean the area
around any filler plug, drain plug,
or dipstick before checking or
draining any lubricant. 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. Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has
an effect on fuel economy and cold
weather operating (starting and oil
flow). Lower viscosity engine oils can
provide better fuel economy and cold
weather performance, however,
higher viscosity engine oils are
required for satisfactory lubrication in
hot weather. Using oils of any viscos-
ity other than those recommended
could result in engine damage.
*¹ Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.
Lubricant Classification
Engine oil *¹
API Service SJ, SL or above, ILSAC GF-3 or above
Manual transaxle fluid API Service GL-4 (SAE 75W-85, fill-for-life)
Automatic transaxle fluid DIAMOND ATF SP-III or SK ATF SP-III
Power steering fluid PSF-III
Brake fluid FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
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Light bulbsCapacities
LubricantVolume Classification
Engine oil
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4.0 l
API Service SJ, SL or above,
(4.2 qt.)
ILSAC GF-3 or above
Manual transaxle fluid
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l API SERVICE GL-4
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2.27 qt.)
SAE 75W-85 (fill for-life)
Automatic transaxle
7.8 l DIAMOND ATF SP-III,
fluid (8.2 qt.) SK ATF SP-III
Power steering 0.8
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PSF-III
(0.8 qt.)
Coolant 8.14
l
Ethylene glycol base for
(8.6 qt.)
aluminum radiator
Brake fluid 0.7~0.8
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FMVSS116 DOT-3
(0.7~0.8 qt.)
or DOT-4
Fuel 55
l Unleaded gasoline with
(14.5 gal) AKI 87 or higher
*¹Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the page 7-38.
Light Bulb 4 Door 5 Door
Headlights (Low/High) 55/60 55/60
Front turn signal lights 2828
Position lights 88
Front fog lights (if equipped) 27 27
Stop and tail lights 28/8 28/8
Rear turn signal lights 2727
Back-up lights 1717
High mounted stop light 27 or LED LED
License plate lights 55
Front map lamp 1010
Center dome lamp 1010
Door courtesy lamps 55
Trunk room lamp 55
Glove box lamp 55
Wattage
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Index
Label information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Lighting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
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Lubricant specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37
Lubricants and fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22
Luggage net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-104
Maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Maintenance services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Manual climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49
Manual transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-\
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Overheating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Overloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Owner maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
Power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
Remote keyless entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Road warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2Safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Starting the engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
Steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
Storage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-93
Suggestions for economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10\
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Theft-alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-60
Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-\
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Traction control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Trunk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . 3-80KLMOP
RST
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