Maintenance
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Washer fluid
Washer fluid
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 cli
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mates to prevent freezing.
Washer fluid
僅 Do not use radiator coolant or anti
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freeze in the washer fluid reservoir.
僅 Radiator coolant can severely obscure
visibility when sprayed on the wind
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shield and may cause loss of vehicle
control or damage to paint and body
trim.
僅 Windshield Washer fluid agents con
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tain some amounts of alcohol and can
be flammable under certain circum
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stances. Do not allow sparks or flame
to contact 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.
Air cleaner filter
A genuine Kia air cleaner filter is recom
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mended when the filter is replaced.
Replacing air cleaner filter
Air cleaner filter must be replaced when
necessary, and should not be washed.
You can clean the filter when inspecting
the air cleaner compartment. Clean the
filter by using compressed air.
1. Loosen the air cleaner cover attaching
clips (1) and open the cover (2).
2. Wipe the inside of the air cleaner.
Replace air cleaner filter.
3. Lock the cover with the cover attach
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ing clips. Assemble in reverse order.
Replace the filter according to the Main
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tenance Schedule.
If the vehicle is operated in extremely
dusty or sandy areas, replace the ele
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ment more often than the usual recom
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mended intervals. (Refer to "Scheduled
maintenance service" on page 8-9.)
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