Maintenance
POWER STEERING
In the event the power steering sys-
Power steering hose
tem requires frequent addition of
Check the connections for oil leaks,
fluid, the vehicle should be inspected
severe damage and the twists in the
by an Authorized Kia Dealer.
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power steering hose before driving.
✽ NOTICE
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• To avoid damage to the power
steering pump, do not operate the
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vehicle for prolonged periods with
a low power steering fluid level.
• Never start the engine when the
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reservoir tank is empty.
Checking the power steering
• When adding fluid, be careful that
fluid level
dirt does not get into the tank.
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• Too little fluid can make the steer-
With the vehicle on level ground,
ing wheel heavier or strange noise
check the fluid level in the power
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can be generated.
steering reservoir periodically. The
• The use of the non-specified fluid
fluid should be between MAX and
could reduce the effectiveness of
MIN marks on the side of the reser-
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the power steering wheel and
voir at the normal temperature.
cause damage to it.
Before adding power steering fluid,
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thoroughly clean the area around the
Use only the specified power steer-
reservoir cap to prevent power steer-
ing fluid. (Refer to "Recommended
ing fluid contamination.
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Lubricants" later in this section.)
If the level is low, add fluid to the
MAX level.
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