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IntroductionFuel requirementsFuel requirementsWARNINGPetrol engine僅 Do not " top off " after the nozzle auto-matically shuts off when refuelling.1Unleaded僅 Always check that the fuel cap isinstalled securely to prevent fuel spill-For Europeage in the event of an the optimal vehicle performance, werecommend you to use unleaded petrolLeaded (if equipped)with an octane rating of RON (ResearchFor some countries, your vehicle isOctane Number) 95 / AKI (Anti Knockdesigned to use leaded ) 91 or you are going to use leadedYou may use unleaded petrol with anpetrol, Kia recommends to visit anoctane rating of RON 91~94 / AKI 87~90authorised Kia dealer/service partnerbut it may result in slight performanceand ask whether leaded petrol in yourreduction of the vehicle. (Do not usevehicle is available or blended fuels.)Octane Rating of leaded petrol is samewith unleaded EuropePetrol containing alcohol andYour new Kia vehicle is designed to usemethanolonly unleaded fuel having an OctaneGasohol, a mixture of petrol and ethanolRating of RON (Research Octane Num-(also known as grain alcohol), and petrolber) 91 / AKI (AntiKnock Index) 87 oror gasohol containing methanol (alsohigher. (Do not use methanol blendedknown as wood alcohol) are being mar-fuels.)keted along with or instead of leaded orYour new vehicle is designed to obtainunleaded performance with UNLEADEDDo not use gasohol containing moreFUEL, as well as minimise exhaust emis-than 10% ethanol, and do not use petrolsions and spark plug gasohol containing any of these fuels may cause drivabil-ity problems and damage to the fuelNEVER USE LEADED use ofsystem, engine control system and emis-leaded fuel is detrimental to the catalyticsion control and will damage the enginecontrol system’s oxygen sensor andDiscontinue using gasohol of any kind ifaffect emission problems
Introduction
Fuel requirements
Fuel requirements
WARNING
Petrol engine
僅 Do not " top off " after the nozzle auto-
matically shuts off when refuelling.
1
Unleaded
僅 Always check that the fuel cap is
installed securely to prevent fuel spill-
For Europe
age in the event of an accident.
For the optimal vehicle performance, we
recommend you to use unleaded petrol
Leaded (if equipped)
with an octane rating of RON (Research
For some countries, your vehicle is
Octane Number) 95 / AKI (Anti Knock
designed to use leaded petrol.
Index) 91 or higher.
When you are going to use leaded
You may use unleaded petrol with an
petrol, Kia recommends to visit an
octane rating of RON 91~94 / AKI 87~90
authorised Kia dealer/service partner
but it may result in slight performance
and ask whether leaded petrol in your
reduction of the vehicle. (Do not use
vehicle is available or not.
methanol blended fuels.)
Octane Rating of leaded petrol is same
with unleaded one.
Except Europe
Petrol containing alcohol and
Your new Kia vehicle is designed to use
methanol
only unleaded fuel having an Octane
Gasohol, a mixture of petrol and ethanol
Rating of RON (Research Octane Num-
(also known as grain alcohol), and petrol
ber) 91 / AKI (AntiKnock Index) 87 or
or gasohol containing methanol (also
higher. (Do not use methanol blended
known as wood alcohol) are being mar-
fuels.)
keted along with or instead of leaded or
Your new vehicle is designed to obtain
unleaded petrol.
maximum performance with UNLEADED
Do not use gasohol containing more
FUEL, as well as minimise exhaust emis-
than 10% ethanol, and do not use petrol
sions and spark plug fouling.
or gasohol containing any methanol.
CAUTION
Either of these fuels may cause drivabil-
ity problems and damage to the fuel
NEVER USE LEADED use of
system, engine control system and emis-
leaded fuel is detrimental to the catalytic
sion control system.
converter and will damage the engine
control system’s oxygen sensor and
Discontinue using gasohol of any kind if
affect emission control.
drivability problems occur.
Never add any fuel system cleaning
Vehicle damage or drivability problems
agents to the fuel tank other than what
may not be covered by the manufac-
has been specified. (Kia recommends to
turer’s warranty if they result from the
consult an authorised Kia dealer/service
use of:
partner for details.)
1. Gasohol containing more than 10%
ethanol.
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IntroductionFuel requirementsUse of MTBE2. Petrol or gasohol containing recommends avoiding fuels contain-3. Leaded fuel or leaded MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether)over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7%CAUTIONweight) in your use gasohol which contains meth-Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0% . Discontinue use of any gasohol(Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) mayproduct which impairs vehicle performance and pro-duce vapour lock or hard fuelsCAUTIONUsing fuels such asYour New Vehicle Limited Warranty may僅 Silicone (Si) contained fuel,not cover damage to the fuel system僅 MMT (Manganese, Mn) containedand any performance problems that arefuel,caused by the use of fuels containing僅 Ferrocene (Fe) contained fuel, andmethanol or fuels containing MTBE僅 Other metalic additives contained(Methyl TertiaryButyl Ether) over 15.0%fuels, may cause vehicle and enginevol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight.)damage or cause plugging, misfiring,poor acceleration, engine stalling, cat-Do not use methanolalyst melting, abnormal corrosion, lifeFuels containing methanol (wood alco-cycle reduction, ) should not be used in your , the Malfunction Indicator LampThis type of fuel can reduce vehicle per-(MIL) may and damage components ofthe fuel system, engine control systemNOTICEand emission control to the fuel system or perfor-mance problem caused by the use ofthese fuels may not be covered by yourNew Vehicle Limited Warranty.14
Introduction
Fuel requirements
Use of MTBE
2. Petrol or gasohol containing metha-
nol.
Kia recommends avoiding fuels contain-
3. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.
ing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether)
over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7%
CAUTION
weight) in your vehicle.
Never use gasohol which contains meth-
Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0% vol.
anol. Discontinue use of any gasohol
(Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) may
product which impairs drivability.
reduce vehicle performance and pro-
duce vapour lock or hard starting.
Other fuels
CAUTION
Using fuels such as
Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty may
僅 Silicone (Si) contained fuel,
not cover damage to the fuel system
僅 MMT (Manganese, Mn) contained
and any performance problems that are
fuel,
caused by the use of fuels containing
僅 Ferrocene (Fe) contained fuel, and
methanol or fuels containing MTBE
僅 Other metalic additives contained
(Methyl TertiaryButyl Ether) over 15.0%
fuels, may cause vehicle and engine
vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight.)
damage or cause plugging, misfiring,
poor acceleration, engine stalling, cat-
Do not use methanol
alyst melting, abnormal corrosion, life
Fuels containing methanol (wood alco-
cycle reduction, etc.
hol) should not be used in your vehicle.
Also, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
This type of fuel can reduce vehicle per-
(MIL) may illuminate.
formance and damage components of
the fuel system, engine control system
NOTICE
and emission control system.
Damage to the fuel system or perfor-
mance problem caused by the use of
these fuels may not be covered by your
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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