coolant level KIA STONIC 2018 Owners Manual

BEFORE DRIVING
Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outsidemirror(s), and outside lights are clean.
• Check the condition of the tires.
• Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
• Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up.
Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid should be checked on a regular basis,
with the exact interval depending on
the fluid. Further details are provided in L

IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS
If your temperature gauge indicates
overheating, you will experience a loss of power, or hear loud pinging or knock‐
ing, the engine is probably too hot. If
this happens, you should: 1. Pull off the road and stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
2. Place the shift lever in P (automatic transaxle) or neutral (manual
transaxle) and set the parking
brake. If the air conditioning is on, turn it off.
3. If engine coolant is running out un‐ der the vehicle or steam is coming
out from the hood, stop the engine.
Do not open the hood until the
coolant has stopped running or the
steaming has stopped. If there is no
visible loss of engine coolant and no
steam, leave the engine running
and check to be sure the engine
cooling fan is operating. If the fan is
not running, turn the engine off.
4. Check to see if the water pump drive belt is missing. If it is not
missing, check to see that it is
tight.
If the drive belt seems to be satis‐
factory, check for coolant leaking
from the radiator, hoses or under
the vehicle. (If the air conditioning had been in use, it is normal for
cold water to be draining from it
when you stop).
WARNING
While the engine is running, keephair, hands and clothing away frommoving parts such as the fan anddrive belts to prevent injury.
5. If the water pump drive belt is bro‐ ken or engine coolant is leaking out,
stop the engine immediately and
call a professional workshop. Kia
recommends to call an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.
WARNING
Do not remove the radiator capwhen the engine is hot. This can al‐low coolant to blow out of the open‐ing and cause serious burns.
6. If you cannot find the cause of the overheating, wait until the engine
temperature has returned to nor‐
mal. Then, if coolant has been lost,
carefully add coolant to the reser‐
voir to bring the fluid level in the
reservoir up to the halfway mark.
7. Proceed with caution, keeping alert for further signs of overheating. Ifoverheating happens again, call a
professional workshop. Kia recom‐
mends to call an authorized Kia
dealer/service partner.
CAUTION
•Serious loss of coolant indicatesthere is a leak in the cooling sys‐tem. In this case, have the sys‐tem checked by a professionalworkshop. Kia recommends tovisit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
•When the engine overheats fromlow engine coolant, suddenlyadding engine coolant may causecracks in the engine. To preventdamage, add engine coolantslowly in small quantities.

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What to do in an emergency

Engine compartment................................................................ 8-04
Maintenance services............................................................... 8-07Owner’s responsibility.......................................................... 8-07
Owner maintenance precautions....................................... 8-07
Owner maintenance................................................................. 8-09 Owner maintenance schedule.............................................8-09
Scheduled maintenance service............................................. 8-11 Scheduled maintenance service precaution..................... 8-11
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline
Engine [For Europe (Except Russia)]................................. 8-12
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline
Engine [For Europe (Except Russia)] (continued)............ 8-14
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions -
For Gasoline Engine [For Europe (Except Russia)].......... 8-17
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline
Engine [Except Europe (Including Russia)]........................8-19
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline
Engine [Except Europe (Including Russia)] (con‐
tinued)..................................................................................... 8-21
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions -
For Gasoline Engine [Except Europe (Including
Russia)]................................................................................... 8-25
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Diesel En‐
gine [For Europe (Except Russia)]...................................... 8-28
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Diesel En‐
gine [For Europe (Except Russia)] (continued).................8-30
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions -
For Diesel Engine [For Europe (Except Russia)]............... 8-32
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Diesel En‐
gine [Except Europe (Including Russia)]............................ 8-34 Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Diesel En‐
gine [Except Europe (Including Russia)] (continued)....... 8-36
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions -
For Diesel Engine [Except Europe (Including Russia)]..... 8-39
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items..................... 8-41 Engine oil and filter............................................................... 8-41
Drive belts.............................................................................. 8-41
Fuel filter cartridge (for diesel).......................................... 8-41
Fuel filter (for gasoline)....................................................... 8-41
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections.............................. 8-41
Vapor hose (for gasoline engine) and fuel filler cap........8-42
Vacuum crankcase ventilation hoses ................................8-42
Air cleaner filter.....................................................................8-42
Spark plugs (for gasoline engine)....................................... 8-42
Valve clearance (for Kappa 1.0L T-GDI engine)............... 8-42
Cooling system...................................................................... 8-42
Coolant.................................................................................... 8-42
Manual transaxle fluid .........................................................8-42
Automatic transaxle fluid ................................................... 8-42
Brake hoses and lines........................................................... 8-43
Brake/Clutch fluid ................................................................ 8-43
Parking brake......................................................................... 8-43
Brake discs, pads, calipers and rotors............................... 8-43
Suspension mounting bolts................................................. 8-43Steering gear box linkage & boots/lower arm
ball joint.................................................................................. 8-43
Drive shafts and boots......................................................... 8-43
Air conditioning refrigerant ................................................ 8-43
Engine oil (Gasoline)..................................................................8-44 Checking the engine oil level................................................8-44
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Changing the engine oil and filter...................................... 8-45
Engine oil (Diesel)...................................................................... 8-46 Checking the engine oil level................................................8-46
Changing the engine oil and filter...................................... 8-46
Engine coolant........................................................................... 8-48 Checking the coolant level................................................... 8-48
Changing the coolant............................................................ 8-51
Brake/Clutch fluid .....................................................................8-52 Checking the brake/clutch fluid level................................. 8-52
Automatic transaxle fluid ....................................................... 8-53 Checking the automatic transaxle fluid level .................. 8-53
Changing the automatic transaxle fluid............................ 8-54
Washer fluid............................................................................... 8-55 Checking the washer fluid level.......................................... 8-55
Parking brake............................................................................. 8-56 Checking the parking brake................................................. 8-56
Fuel filter (for diesel)................................................................ 8-57 Draining water from the fuel filter.................................... 8-57
Fuel filter cartridge replacement....................................... 8-57
Air cleaner.................................................................................. 8-58 Filter replacement.................................................................8-58
Climate control air filter........................................................... 8-59 Filter inspection..................................................................... 8-59
Wiper blades...............................................................................8-60 Blade inspection.................................................................... 8-60
Blade replacement................................................................ 8-60
Battery........................................................................................8-63 For best battery service...................................................... 8-63
Battery capacity label.......................................................... 8-64
Battery recharging................................................................8-65 Reset items............................................................................ 8-65
Tires and wheels....................................................................... 8-67 Tire care.................................................................................. 8-67
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures..................... 8-67
Checking tire inflation pressure.......................................... 8-68
Tire rotation........................................................................... 8-69
Wheel alignment and tire balance...................................... 8-70
Tire replacement................................................................... 8-70
Wheel replacement............................................................... 8-72
Tire traction........................................................................... 8-72
Tire maintenance.................................................................. 8-72
Tire sidewall labeling............................................................ 8-72
Low aspect ratio tire ........................................................... 8-75
Fuses........................................................................................... 8-77 Inner panel fuse replacement............................................. 8-79
Engine compartment fuse replacement........................... 8-80
Fuse/relay panel description............................................... 8-82
Light bulbs................................................................................8-104 Bulb replacement precaution............................................8-104
Light bulb position (Front).................................................8-106
Light bulb position (Rear).................................................. 8-107
Light bulb position (Side)................................................... 8-108
Side repeater lamp (LED type) bulb Replacement........ 8-108
Side repeater lamp (bulb type) bulb Replacement....... 8-109
Headlamp (Low/High beam) bulb replacement
(Headlamp Type A)............................................................. 8-109
Front turn signal lamp bulb replacement (Head‐
lamp Type A)........................................................................8-110
Position lamp / Day time running lamp bulb re‐
placement (Headlamp Type A)......................................... 8-110


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OWNER MAINTENANCE
The following lists are vehicle checks
and inspections that should be per‐
formed at the frequencies indicated to help ensure safe, dependable operation
of your vehicle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your dealer as soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance Checks are
generally not covered by warranties
and you may be charged for labor, parts and lubricants used.
Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop for fuel:
• Check the engine oil level.
• Check the coolant level in the coolant reservoir.
• Check the windshield washer fluid level.
• Look for low or under-inflated tires.
WARNING
Be careful when checking your en‐gine coolant level when the engine ishot. Scalding hot coolant and steam
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may blow out under pressure. Thiscould cause burns or other seriousinjury.
While operating your vehicle:
• Note any changes in the sound of the exhaust or any smell of exhaust
fumes in the vehicle.
• Check for vibrations in the steering wheel. Notice any increased steering
effort or looseness in the steering
wheel, or change in its straight-
ahead position.
• Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or L

Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline Engine [For Europe (Except Russia)]
The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission control and performance. Keep receipts forall vehicle emission services to protect your warranty. Where both mileage and time are shown, the frequency of service is
determined by whichever occurs first.
NO.ITEMREMARK
*1 Engine oil and engine oil filter Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before start‐ ing a long trip.
*2 Coolant (Engine) When adding coolant, use only deionized water or soft water for your vehicle
and never mix hard water in the coolant filled at the factory. An improper
coolant mixture can result in serious malfunction or engine damage.
*3 Drive belts (Engine) • Adjust alternator, water pump and air conditioner (if equipped) drive belt.
Inspect and if necessary repair or replace.
• Inspect drive belt tensioner, idler and alternator pulley and if necessary cor‐ rect or replace.
*4 Valve clearance Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if neces‐
sary. In this case, have the system checked by a professional workshop. Kia
recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
*5 Spark plug For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you domaintenance of other items.
*6 Manual transaxle fluid Manual transaxle fluid should be changed anytime it has been submerged in
water.
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Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline Engine [Except Europe (Including Russia)]
The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission control and performance. Keep receipts for
all vehicle emission services to protect your warranty. Where both mileage and time are shown, the frequency of service is
determined by whichever occurs first.
NO.ITEMREMARK
*1 Engine oil and engine oil filter Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before start‐ ing a long trip.
*2 Coolant (Engine) When adding coolant, use only deionized water or soft water for your vehicle
and never mix hard water in the coolant filled at the factory. An improper
coolant mixture can result in serious malfunction or engine damage.
*3 Drive belts (Engine) • Adjust alternator, water pump and air conditioner (if equipped) drive belt.
Inspect and if necessary repair or replace.
• Inspect drive belt tensioner, idler and alternator pulley and if necessary cor‐ rect or replace.
*4 Valve clearance Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if neces‐
sary. In this case, have the system checked by a professional workshop. Kia
recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
*5 Spark plug For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you domaintenance of other items.
*6 Manual transaxle fluid Manual transaxle fluid should be changed anytime it has been submerged in
water.


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Maintenance

Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Diesel Engine [For Europe (Except Russia)]
The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission control and performance. Keep receipts for
all vehicle emission services to protect your warranty. Where both mileage and time are shown, the frequency of service is determined by whichever occurs first.
NO.ITEMREMARK
*1 Engine oil and engine oil filter Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before start‐ ing a long trip.
*2 Engine oil and engine oil filter (For
Diesel Engine) • If the recommended oil is not available, replace engine oil and engine oil fil‐
ter every 20,000 km or 12 months.
• The engine oil level should be checked regularly and maintained properly. Operating with an insufficient amount oil can damage the engine, and such
damage is not covered by warranty.
• This maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. It is applicable only when using a qualified fuel <"EN590 or equivalent">. If the diesel fuel speci‐
fications don't meet the EN590, it must be replaced according to the severe maintenance schedule.
*3 Coolant (Engine) When adding coolant, use only deionized water or soft water for your vehicle
and never mix hard water in the coolant filled at the factory. An improper
coolant mixture can result in serious malfunction or engine damage.
*4 Drive belts (Engine) • Adjust alternator, water pump and air conditioner (if equipped) drive belt.
Inspect and if necessary repair or replace.
• Inspect drive belt tensioner, idler and alternator pulley and if necessary cor‐ rect or replace.
*5 Manual transaxle fluid Manual transaxle fluid should be changed anytime it has been submerged in
water.
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Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Diesel Engine [Except Europe (Including Russia)]
The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission control and performance. Keep receipts for
all vehicle emission services to protect your warranty. Where both mileage and time are shown, the frequency of service is determined by whichever occurs first.
NO.ITEMREMARK
*1 Engine oil and engine oil filter Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before start‐ ing a long trip.
*2 Engine oil and engine oil filter (For
Diesel Engine) • The engine oil level should be checked regularly and maintained properly.
Operating with an insufficient amount oil can damage the engine, and suchdamage is not covered by warranty.
• This maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. It is applicable only when using a qualified fuel <"EN590 or equivalent">. If the diesel fuel speci‐fications don't meet the EN590, it must be replaced according to the severe
maintenance schedule.
*3 Coolant (Engine) When adding coolant, use only deionized water or soft water for your vehicle
and never mix hard water in the coolant filled at the factory. An improper
coolant mixture can result in serious malfunction or engine damage.
*4 Drive belts (Engine) • Adjust alternator, water pump and air conditioner (if equipped) drive belt.
Inspect and if necessary repair or replace.
• Inspect drive belt tensioner, idler and alternator pulley and if necessary cor‐ rect or replace.
*5 Manual transaxle fluid Manual transaxle fluid should be changed anytime it has been submerged in
water.
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ENGINE COOLANT
The high-pressure cooling system has
a reservoir filled with year round anti‐
freeze coolant. The reservoir is filled at the factory.
Check the antifreeze protection and
coolant level at least once a year, at the
beginning of the winter season, and be‐ fore traveling to a colder climate.
CAUTION
•When the engine overheats fromlow engine coolant, suddenly add‐ing engine coolant may causecracks in the engine. To preventdamage, add engine coolant slowlyin small quantities.
•Do not drive with no engine cool‐ant. It may cause water pump fail‐ure and engine seizure, etc.
Checking the coolant level
WARNING
Removing radiator cap
•Never attempt to remove the radi‐ator cap while the engine is oper‐ating or hot. Doing so might leadto cooling system and engine dam‐age. Also, hot coolant or steamcould cause serious personal in‐jury.
•Turn the engine off and wait untilit cools down. Use extreme carewhen removing the radiator cap.Wrap a thick towel around it, andturn it counterclockwise slowly tothe first stop. Step back while thepressure is released from the cool‐ing system.When you are sure all the pressurehas been released, press down onthe cap, using a thick towel, andcontinue turning counterclockwiseto remove it.
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•Even if the engine is not operating,do not remove the radiator cap orthe drain plug while the engine andradiator are hot. Hot coolant andsteam may still blow out underpressure, causing serious injury.
WARNING
The electric motor (cool‐ing fan) is controlled byengine coolant tempera‐ture, refrigerant pressureand vehicle speed.
It may sometimes operate evenwhen the engine is not running. Useextreme caution when working nearthe blades of the cooling fan so thatyou are not injured by a rotating fanblades. As the engine coolant tem‐perature decreases, the electric mo‐tor will automatically shut off. Thisis a normal condition.
Maintenance
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