Introduction
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Fuel requirements
Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty
may not cover damage to the fuel
system and any performance prob
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lems that are caused by the use of
fuels containing methanol or fuels
containing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary
Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxy
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gen Content 2.7% weight.)
Do not use methanol
Fuels containing methanol (wood
alcohol) should not be used in your
vehicle. This type of fuel can reduce
vehicle performance and damage
components of the fuel system,
engine control system and emission
control system.
Fuel Additives
Kia recommends that you use
unleaded petrol which has an octane
rating of RON (Research Octane
Number) 95 / AKI (Anti Knock Index)
91 or higher (for Europe) or Octane
Rating of RON (Reasearch Octane
Number) 91 / AKI (Anti-Knock Index)
87 or higher (except Europe).
For customers who do not use good
quality petrols including fuel addi
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tives regularly, and have problems
starting or the engine does not run
smoothly, one bottle of additives
added to the fuel tank at every
15,000 km(10,000 miles) (for
Europe, Australia and New Zealand)
/10,000 km (6,500 miles) (except
Europe, Australia and NewZealand,
China, Brazil) / 5,000 km (3,000
miles) (for China,Brazil). Additives
are available from a professional
workshop along with information on
how to use them. Kia recommends
to visit an authorised Kia dealer/
service partner. Do not mix other
additives.
Operation in foreign countries
If you are going to drive your vehicle
in another country, be sure to:
䳜 Observe all regulations regarding
registration and insurance.
䳜 Determine that acceptable fuel is
available.
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