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ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil level
1. Be sure the vehicle is on level
þround.
2. Start the enþine and allow it to
reach normal operatinþ tempera‐
ture.
3. Turn the enþine oýý and wait ýor a
ýew minutes (about 5 minutes) ýor
the oil to return to the oil pan.
4. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean,
and re-insert it ýully.
WARNING
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Radiator hose
Be
very careful not to touch the ra‐
diator hose when checking or adding
the engine oil as it may be hot
enough to burn you.
5. Pull the dipstick out aþain and
check the level. The level should be
between F (Full) and L (Low).
CAUTION
• Do not overfill the engine oil. It
may damage the engine.
• Do not spill engine oil, when adding
or changing engine oil. If you drop
the engine oil on the engine room,
wipe it off immediately.
• When you wipe the oil level gauge,
you
should wipe it with a clean
cloth. When mixed with debris, it
can cause engine damage.
Iý it is near or at L (Low), add enouþh oil
to brinþ the level to F (Full).
Do not
overýill.
Use a ýunnel to help prevent oil ýrom
beinþ spilled on enþine components.
Use only the speciýied enþine oil. (Reýer
to Recommended lubricants and ca‐
pacities on paþe 10-13.)
Changing the engine oil and
filter
Have the enþine oil and ýilter replaced
by a proýessional workshop. Kia recom‐
mends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/
service partner.
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Maintenance
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