Maintenance
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Brake fluid
Coolant
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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screen and may cause loss of vehicle
control or damage the paint and body
trim.
Brake fluid
Checking the brake fluid level
Check the fluid level in the reservoir
periodically. The fluid level should be
between MAX and MIN marks on the
side of the reservoir.
Before removing the reservoir cap and
adding brake fluid, clean the area
around the reservoir cap thoroughly to
prevent brake fluid contamination.
Periodically check that the fluid level in
the brake fluid reservoir is between MIN
and MAX. The level will fall with accumu
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lated mileage. This is a normal condition
associated with the wear of the brake
linings.
If the fluid level is excessively low, have
the system checked by a professional
workshop. Kia recommends to visit an
authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
Use only the specified brake fluid. (Refer
to "Recommended lubricants and capac
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ities" on page 8-9.)
Never mix different types of fluid.
Loss of brake fluid
In the event the brake system requires
frequent additions of fluid, have the sys
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tem Inspected by a professional work
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