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Introduction

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

FUEL REQUIREMENTS

Gasoline engine

We want to help you get the greatest

possible driving pleasure from your vehi-

cle. Your Owner’s Manual can assist you

in many ways. We strongly recommend

that you read the entire manual. In order

to minimize the chance of death or injury,

you must read the WARNING and CAU-

TION sections in the manual.

You will find various WARNINGS, CAU-

TIONS, and NOTICES in this manual.

These were prepared to enhance your

personal safety.You should carefully read

and follow ALL procedures and recom-

mendations provided in these WARN-

INGS, CAUTIONS and NOTICES.

Unleaded

For Europe

For the optimal vehicle performance, we

recommend you to use unleaded gaso-

line which complies with EN 228 and has

an octane rating of RON (Research

Octane Number) 95 / AKI (Anti Knock

Index) 91 or higher (Do not use methanol

blended fuels). You may use unleaded

gasoline with an octane rating of RON 91-

94 / AKI 87-90 but it may result in slight

performance reduction of the vehicle.

Illustrations complement the words in this

manual to best explain how to enjoy your

vehicle. By reading your manual, you will

learn about features, important safety

information, and driving tips under vari-

ous road conditions.

WARNING

A WARNING indicates a situation in

which harm, serious bodily injury or

death could result if the warning is

ignored.

The general layout of the manual is pro-

vided in the Table of Contents. Use the

index when looking for a specific area or

subject; it has an alphabetical listing of all

information in your manual.

Except Europe

Your new vehicle is designed to use only

unleaded fuel having an Octane Rating

of RON (Research Octane Number) 91 /

AKI (Anti-Knock Index) 87 or higher. (Do

not use methanol blended fuels)

CAUTION

A CAUTION indicates a situation in

which damage to your vehicle could

result if the caution is ignored.

Sections: This manual has eight sections

plus an index. Each section begins with a

brief list of contents so you can tell at a

glance if that section has the information

you want.

✽

NOTICE

A NOTICE indicates interesting or help-

ful information is being provided.

Your new vehicle is designed to obtain

maximum performance with UNLEADED

FUEL, as well as minimize exhaust emis-

sions and spark plug fouling.

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Gasoline containing alcohol and

methanol

Other fuels

Using fuels such as

- Silicone (Si) contained fuel,

CAUTION

NEVER USE LEADED FUEL. The

use of leaded fuel is detrimental to

the catalytic converter and will

damage the engine control sys-

tem’s oxygen sensor and affect

emission control.

Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and

ethanol (also known as grain alcohol),

and gasoline or gasohol containing

methanol (also known as wood alcohol)

are being marketed along with or instead

of leaded or unleaded gasoline.

- MMT (Manganese, Mn) contained fuel,

- Ferrocene (Fe) contained fuel, and

- Other metalic additives contained fuels,

may cause vehicle and engine damage or

cause plugging, misfiring, poor accelera-

tion, engine stalling, catalyst melting,

abnormal corrosion, life cycle reduction,

etc.

Never add any fuel system cleaning

agents to the fuel tank other than

what has been specified.We recom-

mend that the system be checked

by an authorized Kia dealer.

Do not use gasohol containing more than

10% ethanol, and do not use gasoline or

gasohol containing any methanol. Either

of these fuels may cause drivability prob-

lems and damage to the fuel system,

engine control system and emission con-

trol system.

Also, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp

(MIL) may illuminate.

✽

NOTICE

Discontinue using gasohol of any kind if

drivability problems occur.

WARNING

Damage to the fuel system or perform-

ance problem caused by the use of these

fuels may not be covered by your New

Vehicle Limited Warranty.

• Do not "top off" after the nozzle

automatically shuts off when

refueling.

Vehicle damage or driveability problems

may not be covered by the manufacturer’s

warranty if they result from the use of:

• Always check that the fuel cap is

installed securely to prevent fuel

spillage in the event of an acci-

dent.

1. Gasohol containing more than 10%

ethanol.

2. Gasoline or gasohol containing

methanol.

3. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.

CAUTION

Never use gasohol which contains

methanol. Discontinue use of any

gasohol product which impairs dri-

vability.

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Use of MTBE

Fuel Additives

Diesel engine

Diesel fuel

Kia recommends avoiding fuels contain-

ing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether)

over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7%

weight) in your vehicle.

Kia recommends that you use unleaded

gasoline which has an octane rating of

RON (Research Octane Number) 95 / AKI

(Anti Knock Index) 91 or higher (for

Europe) or Octane Rating of RON

(Research Octane Number) 91 / AKI (Anti-

Knock Index) 87 or higher (except Europe).

Diesel engine must be operated only on

commercially available diesel fuel that

complies with EN 590 or comparable

standard. (EN stands for "European

Norm"). Do not use marine diesel fuel,

heating oils, or non-approved fuel addi-

tives, as this will increase wear and

cause damage to the engine and fuel

system. The use of non-approved fuels

and / or fuel additives will result in a limi-

tation of your warranty rights.

Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0% vol.

(Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) may

reduce vehicle performance and produce

vapor lock or hard starting.

For customers who do not use good

quality gasolines including fuel additives

regularly, and have problems starting or

the engine does not run smoothly, one

bottle of additives added to the fuel tank

at every 15,000km (for Europe)/ 5,000km

(except Europe). Additives are available

from your authorized Kia dealer along

with information on how to use them. Do

not mix other additives.

CAUTION

Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty

may not cover damage to the fuel

system and any performance prob-

lems that are caused by the use of

fuels containing methanol or fuels

containing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary

Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol.

(Oxygen Content 2.7% weight.)

Diesel fuel of above cetane 51 is used in

your vehicle. If two types of diesel fuel

are available, use summer or winter fuel

properly according to the following tem-

perature conditions.

• Above -5°C (23°F) ... Summer type

diesel fuel.

• Below -5°C (23°F) ...Winter type diesel

fuel.

Operation in foreign countries

If you are going to drive your vehicle in

another country, be sure to:

Do not use methanol

Fuels containing methanol (wood alco-

hol) should not be used in your vehicle.

This type of fuel can reduce vehicle per-

formance and damage components of

the fuel system, engine control system

and emission control system.

• Observe all regulations regarding reg-

istration and insurance.

Watch the fuel level in the tank very care-

fully : If the engine stops through fuel fail-

ure, the circuits must be completely

purged to permit restarting.

• Determine that acceptable fuel is avail-

able.

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