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Introduction

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

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FUEL REQUIREMENTS

Gasoline engine

You will find various WARNINGs,

CAUTIONs, and NOTICEs in this manu-

al. These WARNINGs were prepared to

enhance your personal safety.You should

carefully read and follow ALL procedures

and recommendations provided in these

WARNINGs, CAUTIONs and NOTICEs.

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.

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Unleaded

For Europe

For the optimal vehicle performance, we

recommend you to use unleaded gaso-

line with an octane rating of RON

(Research Octane Number) 95 / AKI

(Anti Knock Index) 91 or higher.

WARNING

Illustrations complement the words in this

manual to best explain how to enjoy your

vehicle. By reading your manual, you

learn about features, important safety

information, and driving tips under vari-

ous road conditions.

A WARNING indicates a situation in

which harm, serious bodily injury or

death could result if the warning is

ignored.

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.

Except Europe

The general layout of the manual is pro-

vided in the Table of Contents. A good

place to start is the index; it has an alpha-

betical listing of all information in your

manual.

CAUTION

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.

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.

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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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CAUTION

Gasoline containing alcohol and

methanol

Use of MTBE

NEVER USE LEADED FUEL.The use

of leaded fuel is detrimental to the

catalytic converter and will damage

the engine control system’s oxygen

sensor and affect emission control.

KIA recommends avoiding fuels contain-

ing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether)

over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7%

weight) in your vehicle.

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.

Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0% vol.

(Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) may

reduce vehicle performance and produce

vapor lock or hard starting.

Never add any fuel system cleaning

agents to the fuel tank other than

what has been specified. (Consult an

authorized KIA dealer for details.)

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.

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.)

WARNING

Discontinue using gasohol of any kind if

drivability problems occur.

• Do not "top off" after the nozzle

automatically shuts off when

refueling.

Vehicle damage or drivability problems

may not be covered by the manufactur-

er’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 accident.

1. Gasohol containing more than 10%

ethanol.

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2. Gasoline or gasohol containing

methanol.

3. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.

Leaded (if equipped)

For some countries, your vehicle is

designed to use leaded gasoline. When

you are going to use leaded gasoline,

ask an authorized KIA dealer whether

leaded gasoline in your vehicle is avail-

able or not.

CAUTION

Never use gasohol which contains

methanol. Discontinue use of any

gasohol product which impairs dri-

vability.

Octane Rating of leaded gasoline is

same with unleaded one.

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Diesel engine

CAUTION

Do not use methanol

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• Do not let any gasoline or water

enter the tank. This would make it

necessary to drain it out and to

bleed the lines to avoid jamming

the injection pump and damaging

the engine.

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.

Diesel fuel

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.

• In winter, in order to cut down

incidents due to freezing, paraffin

oil may be added to the fuel if the

temperature drops to below -

10°C(50°F). Never use more than

20% paraffin oil.

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Gasolines for cleaner air

To help contribute to cleaner air, KIA rec-

ommends that you use gasolines treated

with detergent additives, which help pre-

vent deposit formation in the engine.

These gasolines will help the engine run

cleaner and enhance performance of the

Emission Control System.

Diesel fuel of above cetane 52 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.

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• 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:

• 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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