KIA SPECTRA5 2007 Owners Manual

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Check the condition and connections
of all cooling system hoses and
heater hoses. Replace any swollen
or deteriorated hoses.
The coolant level should be filled
between F and L marks on the side
of the coolant reservoir when the
engine is cool.
If the coolant level is low, add enough
specified coolant to provide protec-
tion against freezing and corrosion.
Bring the level to F, but do not over-
fill. If frequent additions are required,
see an Authorized Kia Dealer for a
cooling system inspection.
Recommended engine coolant  Use only soft (de-mineralized)
water in the coolant mixture.
 The engine in your vehicle has alu- minum engine parts and must be
protected by an ethylene-glycol-
based coolant to prevent corrosion
and freezing.
 DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol coolant or mix them with the spec-
ified coolant.
 Do not use a solution that contains more than 60% antifreeze or less
than 35% antifreeze, which would
reduce the effectiveness of the
solution. For mixture percentage, refer to the
following table.
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5°F (-15°C) 35
65
-13°F (-25°C) 40 60
-31°F (-35°C) 50 50
-49°F (-45°C) 60 40Ambient
Temperature Mixture Percentage (volume)
Antifreeze Water
FullOKLow

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Changing the coolantHave coolant changed by an author-
ized KIA dealer according to the
Maintenance Schedule at the begin-
ning of this section.
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WARNING
Do not remove the radiator cap
when the engine and radiator
are hot. Scalding hot coolant
and steam may blow out under
pressure. This could cause seri-
ous injury.
CAUTION
Put a thick cloth or fabricaround the radiator cap beforerefilling the coolant in order toprevent the coolant from over-flowing into engine parts suchas generator.

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BRAKES AND CLUTCH (IF EQUIPPED)Checking brake/clutch fluid
level Check the fluid level in the reservoir
periodically. The fluid level should be
between MAX and MIN 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 level. The level will fall with
accumulated mileage. This is a nor-
mal condition associated with the
wear of the brake linings. If the fluid
level is excessively low, have the
brake system checked by an
Authorized Kia Dealer.
Use only the specified brake/clutch
fluid. (Refer to “RecommendedLubricants” later in this section.)
Never mix different types of fluid.
WARNING
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, imme-
diately flush them with a large
quantity of fresh tap water. Have
your eyes examined by a doctor
as soon as possible.
WARNING
In the event the brake system
requires frequent additions of
fluid, the vehicle should be
inspected by an Authorized Kia
Dealer.
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Checking the parking brake Check the stroke of the parking
brake by counting the number of
“clicks’’ heard while fully applying it
from the released position. Also, the
parking brake alone should securely
hold the vehicle on a fairly steep
grade. If the stroke is more or less
than specified, have the parking
brake adjusted by an Authorized Kia
Dealer.
Stroke : 7~8 “clicks’’ at a force of 44lbs (20kg, 196N).
CAUTION
Do not allow brake/clutch fluidto contact the vehicle's bodypaint, as paint damage willresult. Brake/clutch fluid, whichhas been exposed to open airfor an extended time shouldnever be used as its quality can-not be guaranteed. It should bethrown out. Don't put in thewrong kind of fluid. For exam-ple, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, inyour brake clutch system candamage brake clutch systemparts.
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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.
Use only the specified power steer-
ing fluid. (Refer to "RecommendedLubricants" 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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CAUTION
 To avoid damage to the power steering pump, do not operatethe vehicle for prolonged peri-ods with a low power steeringfluid level.
 Never start the engine when the reservoir tank is empty.
 When adding fluid, be careful that dirt does not get into thetank.
 Too little fluid can make the steering wheel heavier orstrange noise can be generat-ed.
 The use of the non-specified fluid could reduce the effec-tiveness of the power steeringwheel and cause damage to it.

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Changing the manual
transaxle fluidHave manual transaxle fluid checked
and changed by an authorized KIA
dealer according to the Maintenance
Schedule at the beginning of this
section.
Checking the automatic
transaxle fluid level The automatic transaxle fluid level
should be checked regularly.
Keep the vehicle on the level ground
with the parking brake applied and
check the fluid level according to the
following procedure.
1. Place the selector lever in N(Neutral) position and confirm the
engine is running at normal idle
speed. 2. After the transaxle is warmed up
sufficiently (fluid temperature
158~176°F (70~80°C)), for exam-
ple by 10 minutes usual driving,
shift the selector lever through all
positions then place the selector
lever in N (Neutral) or P (Park)
position.
MANUAL TRANSAXLE
(IF EQUIPPED)
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
(IF EQUIPPED)
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3. Confirm that the fluid level is in
“HOT” range on the level gauge. If
the fluid level is lower, add the
specified fluid from the fill hole. If
the fluid level is higher, drain the
fluid from the drain hole.
4. If the fluid level is checked in cold condition (fluid temperature
68~86°F (20~30°C) add the fluid
to “COLD (C)” line and then
recheck the fluid level according to
the above step 2.
✽ ✽NOTICE“COLD (C)” scale is for reference
only and should NOT be used to
determine transaxle fluid level.✽ ✽NOTICENew automatic transaxle fluid
should be red. The red dye is added
so the assembly plant can identify it
as automatic transaxle fluid and dis-
tinguish it from engine oil or
antifreeze. The red dye, which is not
an indicator of fluid quality, is not
permanent. As the vehicle is driven,
the automatic transaxle fluid will
begin to look darker. The color may
eventually appear light brown.
Therefore, have an Authorized Kia
dealer change the automatic
transaxle fluid according to the
Scheduled Maintenance at the
beginning of this section.Changing the automatic
transaxle fluidHave automatic transaxle fluid
changed by an authorized KIA deal-
er according to the Maintenance
Schedule at the beginning of this
section.
CAUTION
 Low fluid level causes
transaxle slippage. Overfillingcan cause foaming, loss of fluidand transaxle malfunction.
 The use of a non-specified fluid could result in transaxle mal-function and failure.
WARNING
- Parking brake
To avoid sudden movement of
the vehicle, apply parking brake
and depress the brake pedal
before moving the shift lever.
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WARNING
- Transaxle
fluid
The transaxle fluid level should
be checked when the engine is at
normal operating temperature.
This means that the engine, radi-
ator, radiator hose and exhaust
system etc., are very hot.
Exercise great care not to burn
yourself during this procedure.

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LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS Checking the washer fluid
level The reservoir is translucent so that
you can check the level with a quick
visual inspection.
Check the fluid level in the washer
fluid reservoir and add fluid if neces-
sary. Plain water may be used if
washer fluid is not available.
However, use washer solvent with
antifreeze characteristics in cold cli-
mates to prevent freezing.
Body lubrication All moving points of the body, such
as door hinges, hood hinges, and
locks, should be lubricated each time
the engine oil is changed. Use a non-
freezing lubricant on locks during
cold weather.
Make sure the engine hood second-
ary latch keeps the hood from open-
ing when the primary latch is
released.
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WARNING
 Do not use radiator coolant orantifreeze in the washer fluid
reservoir.
 Radiator coolant can severely obscure visibility when
sprayed on the windshield
and may cause loss of vehicle
control or damage to paint
and body trim.
 Windshield washer fluid agents contain some amounts
of alcohol and can be flamma-
ble under certain circum-
stances. Do not allow sparks
or flame to contact the washer
fluid or the washer fluid reser-
voir. Damage to the vehicle or
it's occupants could occur.
 Windshield washer fluid is poisonous to humans and ani-
mals. Do not drink and avoid
contacting windshield washer
fluid. Serious injury or death
could occur.

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AIR CLEANER Filter replacement It must be replaced when necessary,
and should not be cleaned and
reused. 1. Loosen the air cleaner cover
attaching clips and open the
cover. 2. Replace the air cleaner filter.
3. Lock the cover with the cover
attaching clips.
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Replace the filter according to the
Maintenance Schedule.If the vehicle is operated in extreme-ly dusty or sandy areas, replace theelement more often than the usualrecommended intervals. (Refer to“Maintenance under severe usageconditions” in this section.)
CAUTION
 Do not drive with the air clean- er removed; this will result inexcessive engine wear.
 When removing the air cleaner filter, be careful that dust ordirt does not enter the airintake, or damage may result.
 Use a KIA genuine part. Use of non-genuine part could dam-age the air flow sensor.