Kia Niro HEV 2023 - 僅 Changing the Engine Oil and Filter

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Maintenance Engine oil
Changing the engine oil and filter
The lubrication, rust prevention, cooling,
and cleaning effect of the engine oil will
gradually degrade during its use. Have
the engine oil and filter changed by an
authorized Kia dealer according to the
Engine Oil Life Management System
instructions or the maintenance sched
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ule.
僅 If the maintenance schedule to
replace engine oil is exceeded, the
engine oil performance may deterio
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rate, and the engine condition may be
affected. Therefore, replace the
engine oil according to the mainte
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nance schedule.
僅 To keep the engine in optimal condi
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tion, use the recommended engine oil
and filter. If the recommended engine
oil and filter are not used replace it
according to the maintenance sched
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ule under severe usage conditions.
僅 The purpose of the maintenance
schedule for engine oil replacement is
to prevent oil deterioration and it is
irrelevant to oil consumption. Check
and refill engine oil regularly.
WARNING
Used engine oil
Used engine oil may cause irritation or
cancer of the skin if left in contact with
the skin for prolonged periods of time.
Used engine oil contains chemicals that
have caused cancer in laboratory ani
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mals. Always protect your skin by wash
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ing your hands thoroughly with soap
and warm water as soon as possible
after handling used oil. Do not leave
used engine oil within the reach of chil
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dren.
NOTICE
僅 When the oil pressure is low due to
insufficient engine oil, the Engine Oil
Pressure ( ) warning light will
appear.
In addition, the enhanced engine pro
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tection system, which limits the
engine's power is activated and the
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ( )
will appear when the vehicle is driven
in this state continuously.
僅 When oil pressure is restored, the
Engine Oil Pressure warning light will
turn off and the engine power will no
longer be limited.
僅 When oil pressure is restored, the
Engine Oil Pressure warning light will
turn off and the engine power will no
longer be limited.
CAUTION
The engine oil is very hot immediately
after the vehicle has been driven and
can cause burns during replacement.
Replace the engine oil after the engine
oil has cooled down.