Kia Sonet 2024 - Washer Fluid

Maintenance
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Washer fluid
WARNING
In the event the brake system requires
frequent additions of fluid, we recom
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mend that the system be checked by a
professional workshop. Kia recommends
to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service
partner.
WARNING
When changing and adding brake/
clutch fluid, handle it carefully. Do not let
it come in contact with your eyes. If
brake/clutch fluid should come in con
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tact with your eyes, immediately flush
them with a large quantity of fresh tap
water. Have your eyes examined by a
doctor as soon as possible.
CAUTION
Brake/clutch fluid
Do not allow brake/clutch fluid to con -
tact the vehicle's body paint, as paint
damage will result.
The brake/clutch fluid constantly
absorbs moisture from the air. This low
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ers the boiling point of the brake/clutch
fluid. If the boiling point is too low, vapor
pockets may form in the brake system
when the brakes are applied hard.
Brake/clutch fluid, which has been
exposed to open air for an extended
time should never be used as its quality
cannot be guaranteed. It should be dis
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posed of properly.
Washer fluid
Washer fluid is used when wiping the
windscreen of the vehicle with a wind
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screen 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.
WARNING
Coolant
僅 Do not use radiator coolant or anti -
freeze in the washer fluid reservoir.
僅 Radiator coolant can severely obscure
visibility when sprayed on the wind
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screen and may cause loss of vehicle
control or damage to paint and body
trim.
僅 Windscreen 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 Windscreen washer fluid is poisonous
to humans and animals. Do not drink
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