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Maintenance Washer fluid
To maintain your vehicle’s best brake
and ABS/ESC performance, use Kia gen
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uine brake fluid as in the specification.
(Classification : SAE J1704 DOT-4 LV,
ISO4925 CLASS-6, FMVSS116 DOT-4)
Washer fluid
僅 Do not use radiator coolant or anti
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freeze in the washer fluid reservoir.
<li><p>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. <li><p>Windshield
Washer fluid agents contain some
amounts of alcohol and can be flam
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mable under certain circumstances.
Do not allow sparks or flame to con
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tact the washer fluid or the washer
fluid reservoir. Damage to the vehicle
or occupants could occur.
僅 Windshield washer fluid is poisonous
to humans and animals. Do not drink
and avoid contacting windshield
washer fluid. Serious injury or death
could occur.
Washer fluid
Washer fluid is used when wiping the
windshield of the vehicle with a wind
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shield wiper. You should check and refill
washer fluid periodically to make sure
that it doesn't run out.
Checking the washer fluid level
The reservoir is translucent so that you
can check the level with a quick visual
inspection.
僅 Check the fluid level in the washer
fluid reservoir and add fluid if neces
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sary. Plain water may be used if
washer fluid is not available. However,
use washer solvent with antifreeze
characteristics in cold climates to pre
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vent freezing.
Flammable Fluid
Do not allow the washer fluid to come in
contact with open flames or sparks. The
windshield washer fluid reservoir is flam
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mable under certain circumstances. This
can result in a fire.