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Maintenance
FUEL FILTER (FOR DIESEL)
The fuel filter for diesel engine plays
an important role of separating water
from fuel and accumulating the water
in its bottom.
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NOTICE
ꢀ Use cloths when you extract air so
that the fuel is not sprayed
around.
ꢀ Clean the fuel around the fuel fil-
ter or the injection pump before
starting the engine to prevent fire.
ꢀ Finally, check each part if the fuel
is leaking.
If water accumulates in the fuel filter,
the warning light comes on when the
ignition key is in the “ON” position.
If the light is turned on, take
your car to the authorized
Kia dealer and have drain
the water and checked the
system.
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Extracting air in the fuel filter
(1.6L Diesel engine)
CAUTION
If the water accumulated in the
fuel filter is not drained at prop-
er times, damages to the major
parts such as the fuel system
can be caused by water perme-
ation in the fuel filter.
If you drove until you have no fuel left
or if you replaced the fuel filter, be
sure to extract air in the fuel system
as it makes you difficult to start the
engine.
1. Remove the air extract nozzle cap
on the fuel filter.
2. Pump up and down until the fuel
flows out of the plug opening.
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