washer KIA STONIC 2018 Owner's Manual

WASHER FLUID
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 necessary.
Plain water may be used if washer fluid is not available. However, use washer
solvent with antifreeze characteristics
in cold climates to prevent freezing.
WARNING
nCoolant
•Do not use radiator coolant or an‐tifreeze in the washer fluid reser‐voir.
•Radiator coolant can severely ob‐scure visibility when sprayed onthe windshield and may cause lossof vehicle control or damage topaint and body trim.
•Windshield Washer fluid agentscontain some amounts of alcoholand can be flammable under cer‐tain circumstances. Do not allowsparks or flame to contact thewasher fluid or the washer fluidreservoir. Damage to the vehicle oroccupants could occur.
•Windshield washer fluid is poison‐ous to humans and animals. Donot drink and avoid contactingwindshield washer fluid. Seriousinjury or death could occur.

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Maintenance

APPEARANCE CARE
Exterior care
Exterior general caution
It is very important to follow the label
directions when using any chemical cleaner or polish. Read all warning and
caution statements that appear on the
label.
Finish maintenance
Washing
To help protect your vehicle’s finish
from rust and deterioration, wash it thoroughly and frequently at least once
a month with lukewarm or cold water.
If you use your vehicle for off-road
driving, you should wash it after each off-road trip. Pay special attention to
the removal of any accumulation of
salt, dirt, mud, and other foreign mate‐ rials. Make sure the drain holes in the
lower edges of the doors and rocker
panels are kept clear and clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings, in‐ dustrial pollution and similar deposits
can damage your vehicle’s finish if not
removed immediately.
Even prompt washing with plain water
may not completely remove all these
deposits. A mild soap, safe for use on
painted surfaces, may be used. After washing, rinse the vehicle thor‐
oughly with lukewarm or cold water. Do
not allow soap to dry on the finish.
CAUTION
•Do not use strong soap, chemicaldetergents or hot water, and donot wash the vehicle in direct sun‐light or when the body of the vehi‐cle is warm.
•Be careful when washing the sidewindows of your vehicle.Especially, with high-pressure wa‐ter, water may leak through thewindows and wet the interior.
•To prevent damage to the plasticparts and lamps, do not clean withchemical solvents or strong deter‐gents.
WARNING
nWet brakes
After washing the vehicle, test thebrakes while driving slowly to see if
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they have been affected by water. Ifbraking performance is impaired, drythe brakes by applying them lightlywhile maintaining a slow forwardspeed.
High-pressure washing
• When using high-pressure washers, make sure to maintain sufficient dis‐
tance from the vehicle.
Insufficient clearance or excessive pressure can lead to component
damage or water penetration.
• Do not spray the camera, sensors or its surrounding area directly with a
high pressure washer. Shock applied
from high pressure water may cause the device to not operate normally.
• Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or plastic covers) or
connectors as they may be damaged
if they come into contact with high
pressure water.
Maintenance
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Jack and tools.............................................................. 7-12
Tire mobility kit........................................................... 7-20
Floor mat anchor(s)......................................................4-131 Fluid
Automatic transaxle ýluid..........................................8-53
Washer ýluid.................................................................8-55
Foldinþ the rear seat...................................................... 3-10
Front seat adjustment................................................... 3-05
Fuel ýiller lid...................................................................... 4-30
Fuel ýilter.......................................................................... 8-57
Fuel þauþe........................................................................ 4-50
Fuel requirements...........................................................1-03
Fuses................................................................................. 8-77
Fuse/relay panel description.......................... 8-82,8-83
Instrument panel ýuse............................................... 8-79
Multi ýuse..................................................................... 8-81
G
Gauþes Enþine temperature þauþe....................................... 4-49
Fuel þauþe....................................................................4-50
Glove box........................................................................ 4-122
H
Hazardous drivinþ conditions........................................ 6-78
Headliþht bulb replacement........................................ 8-104
Headrest (ýront).............................................................. 3-06
Headrest (rear)................................................................ 3-09
Heated steerinþ whee.................................................... 4-39
Hiþhway drivinþ............................................................... 6-81
Hood.................................................................................. 4-28
Horn...................................................................................4-39
How to use this manual................................................. 1-02
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Immobilizer system........................................................ 4-05
In case oý an emerþency while drivinþ........................ 7-03
Inside rearview mirror.................................................... 4-41
Instrument cluster.......................................................... 4-45 Enþine temperature þauþe....................................... 4-49
Fuel þauþe....................................................................4-50
Instrument cluster control........................................ 4-46
LCD window control....................................................4-47
Speedometer............................................................... 4-48
Tachometer................................................................. 4-49
Instrument panel ýuse................................................... 8-79
Alphabetical index
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Vehicle weiþht..................................................................6-94
W
Washer ýluid..................................................................... 8-55
Weiþht/Volume................................................................ 9-11
Wheel aliþnment and tire balance................................8-70
Wheel replacement......................................................... 8-72
Windows........................................................................... 4-23 Auto up/down window...............................................4-25
Manual windows......................................................... 4-27
Power window lock button....................................... 4-26
Windshield deýrostinþ and deýoþþinþ....................... 4-118
Auto deýoþþinþ system...........................................4-120
Deýoþþinþ loþic (Windshield).................................. 4-119
Winter drivinþ
Snow tires.................................................................... 6-82
Tire chains....................................................................6-83
Wiper blades.................................................................... 8-60
Wipers and washers....................................................... 4-90
Alphabetical index
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Alphabetical index