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Introduction 2

Introduction

Fuel requirements .................................................................... 2-2

Vehicle modifications ............................................................... 2-4

Vehicle break-in process ......................................................... 2-5

Risk of burns when parking or stopping vehicle.................. 2-5

HEV/PHEV POWERTRAIN......................................................... 2-6

Introduction

Fuel requirements

INTRODUCTION

Fuel requirements

CAUTION

NEVER USE LEADED FUEL.The use

of leaded fuel is detrimental to the

catalytic converter and will damage

the engine control system䳓s oxygen

sensor and affect emission control.

(if equipped)

Gasoline engine

Unleaded

Never add any fuel system cleaning

agents to the fuel tank other than

For Europe

For the optimal vehicle perfor

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what has been specified. (Kia rec

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mance, we recommend you to use

unleaded gasoline with an octane

rating of RON (Research Octane

Number) 95 / AKI (Anti Knock Index)

91 or higher.

ommends to consult an authorized

Kia dealer/service partner for

details.) (if equipped)

You may use unleaded gasoline with

an octane rating of RON 91~94 / AKI

87~90 but it may result in slight

WARNING

䳜 Do not "top off" after the nozzle

automatically shuts off when

refueling.

䳜 Always check that the fuel cap is

installed securely to prevent fuel

performance reduction of the vehi

cle. (Do not use methanol blended

fuels.)

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Except Europe

spillage in the event of an acci

dent.

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Your new Kia 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.)

Gasoline containing alcohol and

methanol

Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and

ethanol (also known as grain alco

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hol), and gasoline or gasohol con

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taining methanol (also known as

wood alcohol) are being marketed

along with or instead of leaded or

unleaded gasoline.

Do not use gasohol containing more

than 10% ethanol, and do not use

gasoline or gasohol containing any

methanol. Either of these fuels may

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Fuel requirements

cause drivability problems and dam

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NOTICE

age to the fuel system, engine con

trol system and emission control

system.

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Damage to the fuel system or per

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formance problem caused by the

use of these fuels may not be cov

ered by your New Vehicle Limited

Warranty.

Discontinue using gasohol of any

kind if drivability problems occur.

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Vehicle damage or drivability prob

lems may not be covered by the

manufacturer䳓s warranty if they

result from the use of:

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Use of MTBE

1. Gasohol containing more than

10% ethanol.

Kia recommends avoiding fuels con

taining MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl

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2. Gasoline or gasohol containing

methanol.

3. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.

Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Con

tent 2.7% weight) in your vehicle.

Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0%

vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight)

may reduce vehicle performance

and produce vapor lock or hard

starting.

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CAUTION

Never use gasohol which contains

methanol. Discontinue use of any

gasohol product which impairs driv

ability. (if equipped)

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CAUTION

Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty

may not cover damage to the fuel

system and any performance prob

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Other fuel

lems that are caused by the use of

fuels containing methanol or fuels

containing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary

Using fuels such as

䳜 Silicone (Si) contained fuel,

䳜 MMT (Manganese, Mn) contained

fuel,

䳜 Ferrocene (Fe) contained fuel, and

Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxy

gen Content 2.7% weight.) (if

equipped)

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䳜 Other metallic additives con

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tained fuels,

may cause vehicle and engine dam

age or cause plugging, misfiring,

poor acceleration, engine stalling,

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Do not use methanol

Fuels containing methanol (wood

alcohol) should not be used in your

vehicle. This type of fuel can reduce

vehicle performance and damage

components of the fuel system,

catalyst melting, abnormal corro

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sion, life cycle reduction, etc.

Also, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp

(MIL) may illuminate.

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Vehicle modifications

engine control system and emission

control system.

Vehicle modifications

This vehicle should not be modified.

Modification of your vehicle could

affect its performance, safety or

durability and may even violate gov

ernmental safety and emissions

regulations.

Fuel Additives

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

(Reasearch Octane Number) 91 / AKI

(Anti-Knock Index) 87 or higher

(except Europe).

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In addition, damage or performance

problems resulting from any modifi

cation may not be covered under

warranty.

䳜 If you use unauthorized electronic

devices, it may cause the vehicle

to operate abnormally, wire dam

age, battery discharge and fire.

For your safety, do not use unau

thorized electronic devices.

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For customers who do not use good

quality gasolines including fuel addi

tives regularly, and have problems

starting or the engine does not run

smoothly, one bottle of additives

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should be added to the fuel tank at

every 15,000km (For Europe) /

10,000km (Except Europe). Addi

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tives are available from a profes

sional workshop along with

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information on how to use them. Kia

recommends to visit an authorized

Kia dealer/service partner. Do not

mix other additives.

Operation in foreign countries

If you are going to drive your vehicle

in another country, be sure to:

䳜 Observe all regulations regarding

registration and insurance.

䳜 Determine that acceptable fuel is

available.

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Vehicle break-in process

Risk of burns when parking or

stopping vehicle

No special break-in period is needed.

䳜 Do not park or stop the vehicle

near flammable items such as

leaves, paper, oil, and tire. Such

items placed near the exhaust

system can become a fire hazard.

䳜 When an engine idles at a high

speed with the rear side of the

vehicle touching the wall, heat of

By following a few simple precau

tions for the first 1,000 km (600

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miles) you may increase the perfor

mance, economy and life of your

vehicle.

䳜 Do not race the engine.

䳜 While driving, keep your engine

speed (rpm, or revolutions per

minute) within 3,000 rpm.

䳜 Do not maintain a single speed for

long periods of time, either fast or

slow.Varying engine speed is

needed to properly break-in the

engine.

䳜 Avoid hard stops, except in emer

gencies, to allow the brakes to

seat properly.

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the exhaust gas can cause discol

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oration or fire. Keep enough space

between the rear part of the

vehicle and the wall.

䳜 Be sure not to touch the exhaust/

catalytic systems while engine is

running or right after the engine

is turned off. There is a risk of

burns since the systems are

extremely hot.

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䳜 Don't tow a trailer during the first

2,000 km (1,200 miles) of opera

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tion.

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HEV/PHEV POWERTRAIN

By following a few simple precau

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tions for the first 1,000 km (600

miles) you may increase the perfor

mance economy and life of your

vehicle.

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䳜 Do not race the engine.

䳜 Avoid hard stops, except in emer

gencies, to allow the brakes to

seat properly.

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