KIA Magentis (2010 year). Manual — part 17
Maintenance
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For mixture percentage, refer to the fol-
Recommended engine coolant
lowing table.
•
Use only distilled
(de-mineralized)
water in the coolant mixture.
Mixture Percentage (volume)
•
The engine in your vehicle has alu-
Ambient
minum engine parts and must be pro-
Temperature
tected by an ethylene-glycol-based
Antifreeze
Water
coolant to prevent corrosion and freez-
ing.
-15°C (5°F)
35
65
•
DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol
-25°C (-13°F)
40
60
coolant or mix them with the specified
-35°C (-31°F)
50
50
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coolant.
-45°C (-49°F)
60
40
•
Do not use a solution that contains
Check the condition and connections of
more than 60% antifreeze or less than
all cooling system hoses and heater
hoses. Replace any swollen or deterio-
35% antifreeze, which would reduce
rated hoses.
the effectiveness of the solution.
The coolant level should be filled
between F and L marks on the side of the
coolant reservoir when the engine is
cool.
If the coolant level is low, add enough
specified coolant to provide protection
against freezing and corrosion. Bring the
level to F, but do not overfill. If frequent
additions are required, see an authorized
KIA dealer for a cooling system inspec-
tion.
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Maintenance
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Changing the coolant
WARNING - Coolant
Have coolant changed by an authorized
• Do not use radiator coolant or
KIA dealer according to the Maintenance
antifreeze in the washer fluid
reservoir.
Schedule at the beginning of this section.
• Radiator coolant can severely
obscure visibility when sprayed
CAUTION
on the windshield and may cause
Put a thick cloth or fabric around
loss of vehicle control or damage
the radiator cap before refilling the
to paint and body trim.
coolant in order to prevent the
coolant from overflowing into
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engine parts such as the generator.
WARNING - Radiator cap
Do not remove the radiator cap
when the engine and radiator are
hot. Scalding hot coolant and
steam may blow out under pres-
sure causing serious injury.
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Maintenance
BRAKE FLUID
Use only the specified brake/clutch fluid.
(Refer to “Recommended lubricants or
CAUTION
capacities” in section 8.)
Do not allow brake fluid to contact
the vehicle's body paint, as paint
Never mix different types of fluid.
damage will result. Brake fluid,
which has been exposed to open air
for an extended time should never
WARNING - Loss of brake
be used as its quality cannot be
fluid
guaranteed. It should be disposed
In the event the brake system
of properly. Don't put in the wrong
requires frequent additions of fluid,
kind of fluid. A few drops of miner-
al-based oil, such as engine oil, in
the vehicle should be inspected by
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an authorized KIA dealer.
your brake system can damage
brake system parts.
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Checking the brake fluid level
Check the fluid level in the reservoir peri-
WARNING - Brake fluid
odically. The fluid level should be
When changing and adding brake/
between MAX and MIN marks on the
clutch fluid, handle it carefully. Do
side of the reservoir.
not let it come in contact with your
Before removing the reservoir cap and
eyes. If brake fluid should come in
adding brake/clutch fluid, clean the area
contact with your eyes, immediate-
around the reservoir cap thoroughly to
ly flush them with a large quantity
prevent brake/clutch fluid contamination.
of fresh tap water. Have your eyes
If the level is low, add fluid to the MAX
examined by a doctor as soon as
level. The level will fall with accumulated
possible.
mileage. This is a normal condition asso-
ciated with the wear of the brake linings.
If the fluid level is excessively low, have
the brake system checked by an author-
ized KIA dealer.
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Maintenance
POWER STEERING FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)
✽ NOTICE - (if equipped)
CAUTION
Check that the fluid level is in the
"HOT" range on the reservoir. If the
•
To avoid damage to the power
fluid is cold, check that it is in the
steering pump, do not operate the
"COLD" range (if equipped).
vehicle for prolonged periods
with a low power steering fluid
level.
In the event the power steering system
requires frequent addition of fluid, the
•
Never start the engine when the
vehicle should be inspected by an
reservoir tank is empty.
authorized KIA dealer.
•
When adding fluid, be careful that
dirt does not get into the tank.
•
Too little fluid can result in
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increased steering effort and/or
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noise from the power steering
Checking the power steering fluid
system.
level
•
The use of the non-specified fluid
could reduce the effectiveness of
With the vehicle on level ground, check
the power steering system and
the fluid level in the power steering reser-
cause damage to it.
voir periodically. The fluid should be
between MAX and MIN marks on the
side of the reservoir at the normal tem-
Use only the specified power steering
perature.
fluid. (Refer to "Recommended lubricants
Before adding power steering fluid, thor-
or capacities" in section 8.)
oughly clean the area around the reser-
voir cap to prevent power steering fluid
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contamination.
If the level is low, add fluid to the MAX
Checking the power steering
level.
hose
Check the connections for oil leaks, dam-
age and twists in the power steering
hose before driving.
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Maintenance
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)
2. After the transaxle is warmed up suffi-
ciently
(fluid temperature
70~80°C
(158~176°F), for example by 10 min-
utes usual driving, move the shift lever
through all positions then place the
shift lever in “N (Neutral) or P (Park)”
position.
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3. Confirm that the fluid level is in “HOT”
Checking the automatic transaxle
range on the level gauge. If the fluid
fluid level
level is lower, add the specified fluid
from the fill hole. If the fluid level is
The automatic transaxle fluid level
higher, drain the fluid from the drain
should be checked regularly.
hole.
Keep the vehicle on the level ground with
4. If the fluid level is checked in cold con-
the parking brake applied and check the
dition
(fluid temperature
20~30°C
fluid level according to the following pro-
(68~86°F) add the fluid to “C” (COLD)
cedure.
line and then recheck the fluid level
1. Place the shift lever in N
(Neutral)
according to the above step 2.
position and confirm the engine is run-
ning at normal idle speed.
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Maintenance
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✽ NOTICE
WARNING - Transaxle fluid
“C” (COLD) range is for reference only
Changing the automatic transaxle
The transaxle fluid level should be
and should NOT be used to determine
fluid
checked when the engine is at nor-
transaxle fluid level.
Have automatic transaxle fluid changed
mal operating temperature. This
by an authorized KIA dealer according to
means that the engine, radiator,
✽ NOTICE
the Maintenance Schedule at the begin-
radiator hose and exhaust system
ning of this section.
New automatic transaxle fluid should be
etc., are very hot. Exercise great
red. The red dye is added so the assem-
care not to burn yourself during
bly plant can identify it as automatic
this procedure.
transaxle fluid and distinguish it from
engine oil or antifreeze. The red dye,
which is not an indicator of fluid quali-
CAUTION
ty, is not permanent. As the vehicle is
• Low fluid level causes transaxle
driven, the automatic transaxle fluid
slippage. Overfilling can cause
will begin to look darker. The color may
foaming, loss of fluid and transaxle
eventually appear light brown.
malfunction.
Therefore, have an authorized KIA
dealer change the automatic transaxle
• The use of a non-specified fluid
fluid according to the Scheduled
could result in transaxle malfunc-
Maintenance at the beginning of this
tion and failure.
section.
Use only the specified automatic
WARNING - Parking brake
transaxle fluid. (Refer to “Recommended
To avoid sudden movement of the
lubricants and capacities” in section 8.)
vehicle, apply parking brake and
depress the brake pedal before
moving the shift lever.
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Maintenance
WASHER FLUID
PARKING BRAKE
WARNING - Coolant
•
Do not use radiator coolant or
antifreeze in the washer fluid
reservoir.
•
Radiator coolant can severely
obscure visibility when sprayed
on the windshield and may cause
loss of vehicle control or damage
to paint and body trim.
•
Windshield washer fluid agents
contain some amounts of alcohol
OMG079005
OMG059014
and can be flammable under cer-
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tain circumstances. Do not allow
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Checking the washer fluid level
sparks or flame to contact the
Checking the parking brake
washer fluid or the washer fluid
The reservoir is translucent so that you
Check the stroke of the parking brake by
reservoir. Damage to the vehicle
can check the level with a quick visual
counting the number of “clicks’’ heard
or occupants could occur.
inspection.
while fully applying it from the released
•
Windshield washer fluid is poi-
Check the fluid level in the washer fluid
position. Also, the parking brake alone
reservoir and add fluid if necessary. Plain
sonous to humans and animals.
should securely hold the vehicle on a fair-
Do not drink and avoid contacting
ly steep grade. If the stroke is more or
water may be used if washer fluid is not
windshield washer fluid. Serious
less than specified, have the parking
available. However, use washer solvent
with antifreeze characteristics in cold cli-
injury or death could occur.
brake adjusted by an authorized KIA
mates to prevent freezing.
dealer.
Stroke : 8 “clicks’’ at a force of
20 kg
(44 lbs, 196 N).
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Maintenance
AIR CLEANER
CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER
Replace the filter according to the
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Maintenance Schedule.
Filter inspection
If the vehicle is operated in extremely
If the vehicle is operated in severely air-
dusty or sandy areas, replace the ele-
polluted cities or on dusty rough roads for
ment more often than the usual recom-
a long period, it should be inspected
mended intervals.
more frequently and replaced earlier.
When you replace the climate control air
filter, replace it performing the following
CAUTION
procedure, and be careful to avoid dam-
• Do not drive with the air cleaner
aging other components.
removed; this will result in exces-
sive engine wear.
OMG075012
• Use a KIA genuine part. Use of
non-genuine parts could damage
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the air flow sensor.
Filter replacement
It must be replaced when necessary, and
should not be cleaned and reused.
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Maintenance
WIPER BLADES
Contamination of either the windshield or
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the wiper blades with foreign matter can
Blade replacement
reduce the effectiveness of the wind-
When the wipers no longer clean ade-
shield wipers. Common sources of con-
quately, the blades may be worn or
tamination are insects, tree sap, and hot
cracked, and require replacement.
wax treatments used by some commer-
cial car washes. If the blades are not wip-
ing properly, clean both the window and
CAUTION
the blades with a good cleaner or mild
To prevent damage to the wiper
detergent, and rinse thoroughly with
arms or other components, do not
clean water.
attempt to move the wipers manual-
ly.
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CAUTION
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To prevent damage to the wiper
Blade inspection
blades, do not use gasoline,
CAUTION
✽ NOTICE
kerosene, paint thinner, or other
The use of a non-specified wiper
Commercial hot waxes applied by auto-
solvents on or near them.
blade could result in wiper malfunc-
matic car washes have been known to
tion and failure.
make the windshield difficult to clean.
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Maintenance
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Front windshield wiper blade
1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the wiper
blade assembly to expose the plastic
locking clip.
CAUTION
Do not allow the wiper arm to fall
against the windshield, since it may
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chip or crack the windshield.
2. Compress the clip and slide the blade
assembly downward.
3. Lift it off the arm.
4. Install the blade assembly in the
reverse order of removal.
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Maintenance
BATTERY
(Continued)
WARNING - Battery
dangers
If any electrolyte gets into
Always read the following
your eyes, flush your eyes
instructions carefully when
with clean water for at least
handling a battery.
15 minutes and get immedi-
ate medical attention.
Keep lighted cigarettes and
If electrolyte gets on your
all other flames or sparks
skin, thoroughly wash the
away from the battery.
contacted area. If you feel a
Hydrogen, a highly com-
pain or a burning sensa-
bustible gas, is always
tion, get medical attention
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immediately.
present in battery cells and
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may explode if ignited.
Wear eye protection when
For best battery service
charging or working near a
Keep batteries out of the
• Keep the battery securely mounted.
reach of children because
battery. Always provide
• Keep the battery top clean and dry.
batteries contain highly
ventilation when working in
• Keep the terminals and connections
corrosive SULFURIC ACID.
an enclosed space.
clean, tight, and coated with petroleum
Do not allow battery acid to
An inappropriately dis-
jelly or terminal grease.
contact your skin, eyes,
posed battery can be harm-
clothing or paint finish.
• Rinse any spilled electrolyte from the
ful to the environment and
battery immediately with a solution of
human health. Dispose the
(Continued)
water and baking soda.
battery according to your
• If the vehicle is not going to be used for
local law(s) or regulation.
an extended time, disconnect the bat-
(Continued)
tery cables.
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Maintenance
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(Continued)
Battery recharging
WARNING - Recharging
• When lifting a plastic-cased bat-
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,
battery
tery, excessive pressure on the
calcium-based battery.
When recharging the battery,
case may cause battery acid to
• If the battery becomes discharged in a
observe the following precautions:
leak, resulting in personal injury.
short time (because, for example, the
• The battery must be removed
Lift with a battery carrier or with
your hands on opposite corners.
headlights or interior lights were left on
from the vehicle and placed in an
while the vehicle was not in use),
area with good ventilation.
• Never attempt to recharge the
recharge it by slow charging (trickle)
• Do not allow cigarettes, sparks,
battery when the battery cables
for 10 hours.
or flame near the battery.
are connected.
• If the battery gradually discharges
• Watch the battery during charg-
• The electrical ignition system
because of high electric load while the
ing, and stop or reduce the charg-
works with high voltage. Never
vehicle is being used, recharge it at 20-
ing rate if the battery cells begin
touch these components with the
30A for two hours.
gassing (boiling) violently or if
engine running or the ignition
the temperature of the electrolyte
switched on.
of any cell exceeds 49°C (120°F).
Failure to follow the above warn-
• Wear eye protection when check-
ings can result in serious bodily
injury or death.
ing the battery during charging.
(Continued)
CAUTION
• When you don’t use the vehicle
for a long time in the low temper-
ature area, separate the battery
and keep it indoors.
• Always charge the battery fully to
prevent the battery case dam-
aged in low temperature area.
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Maintenance
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(Continued)
Reset items
• Disconnect the battery charger in
Items should be reset after the battery
the following order.
has been discharged or the battery has
1. Turn off the battery charger main
been disconnected.
switch.
• Auto up/down window (See section 4)
2. Unhook the negative clamp from
• Sunroof (See section 4)
the negative battery terminal.
• Trip computer (See section 4)
3. Unhook the positive clamp from
the positive battery terminal.
• Climate control system
(See section 4)
• Before performing maintenance
or recharging the battery, turn off
• Clock (See section 4)
all accessories and stop the
• Audio (See section 4)
engine.
• The negative battery cable must
be removed first and installed
last when the battery is discon-
nected.
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Maintenance
TIRES AND WHEELS
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Tire care
CAUTION
•
Underinflation also results in
For proper maintenance, safety, and
excessive wear, poor handling
maximum fuel economy, you must
and reduced fuel economy.
always maintain recommended tire
Wheel deformation also is
inflation pressures and stay within
possible. Keep your tire pres-
the load limits and weight distribution
sures at the proper levels. If a
recommended for your vehicle.
tire frequently needs refilling,
have it checked by an author-
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ized KIA dealer.
Recommended cold tire inflation
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•
Overinflation produces a
pressures
harsh ride, excessive wear at
All specifications
(sizes and pres-
All tire pressures
(including the
the center of the tire tread, and
sures) can be found on a label
spare) should be checked when the
a greater possibility of dam-
attached to the driver’s side center
tires are cold. “Cold Tires” means the
age from road hazards.
pillar.
vehicle has not been driven for at
least three hours or driven less than
1.6 km (one mile).
WARNING - Tire underin-
Recommended pressures must be
flation
maintained for the best ride, vehicle
Severe underinflation can lead
handling, and minimum tire wear.
to severe heat build-up, causing
blowouts, tread separation and
For recommended inflation pressure,
refer to “Tire and wheels” in section
other tire failures that can result
in the loss of vehicle control
8.
leading to severe injury or
death. This risk is much higher
on hot days and when driving
for long periods at high speeds.
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Maintenance
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CAUTION
CAUTION - Tire pressure
Checking tire inflation pressure
•
Warm tires normally exceed
Always observe the following:
Check your tires once a month or
recommended cold tire pres-
•
Check tire pressure when the
more.
sures by 28 to 41 kPa (4 to 6
tires are cold.
(After vehicle
Also, check the tire pressure of the
psi). Do not release air from
has been parked for at least
spare tire.
warm tires to adjust the pres-
three hours or hasn't been
sure or the tires will be under-
driven more than 1.6 km (one
inflated.
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mile) since startup.)
How to check
•
Be sure to reinstall the tire
•
Check the pressure of your
Use a good quality gage to check tire
inflation valve caps. Without
spare tire each time you check
pressure. You can not tell if your tires
the valve cap, dirt or moisture
the pressure of other tires.
are properly inflated simply by look-
could get into the valve core
•
Never overload your vehicle.
ing at them. Radial tires may look
and cause air leakage. If a
Be careful not to overload a
properly inflated even when they're
valve cap is missing, install a
vehicle luggage rack if your
underinflated.
new one as soon as possible.
vehicle is equipped with one.
Check the tire's inflation pressure
•
Worn, old tires can cause acci-
when the tires are cold.
- "Cold"
dents. If your tread is badly
means your vehicle has been sitting
WARNING - Tire Inflation
worn, or if your tires have
for at least three hours or driven no
Overinflation or underinflation
been damaged, replace them.
more than 1.6 km (1 mile).
can reduce tire life, adversely
affect vehicle handling, and
lead to sudden tire failure. This
could result in loss of vehicle
control and potential injury.
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Maintenance
Remove the valve cap from the tire
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valve stem. Press the tire gage firm-
WARNING
Tire rotation
ly onto the valve to get a pressure
•
Inspect your tires frequently
To equalize tread wear, it is recom-
measurement. If the cold tire inflation
for proper inflation as well as
mended that the tires be rotated
pressure matches the recommended
wear and damage. Always use
every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or
pressure on the tire and loading
a tire pressure gauge.
sooner if irregular wear develops.
information label, no further adjust-
•
Tires with too much or too little
During rotation, check the tires for
ment is necessary. If the pressure is
pressure wear unevenly caus-
correct balance.
low, add air until you reach the rec-
ing poor handling, loss of vehi-
When rotating tires, check for uneven
ommended amount.
cle control, and sudden tire
wear and damage. Abnormal wear is
If you overfill the tire, release air by
failure leading to accidents,
usually caused by incorrect tire pres-
pushing on the metal stem in the
injuries, and even death. The
sure, improper wheel alignment, out-
center of the tire valve. Recheck the
recommended cold tire pres-
of-balance wheels, severe braking or
tire pressure with the tire gage. Be
sure for your vehicle can be
severe cornering. Look for bumps or
sure to put the valve caps back on
found in this manual and on
bulges in the tread or side of tire.
the valve stems. They help prevent
the tire label located on the dri-
Replace the tire if you find either of
leaks by keeping out dirt and mois-
ver's side center pillar.
these conditions. Replace the tire if
ture.
•
Worn tires can cause acci-
fabric or cord is visible. After rotation,
dents. Replace tires that are
be sure to bring the front and rear tire
worn, show uneven wear, or
pressures to specification and check
are damaged.
lug nut tightness.
•
Remember to check the pres-
sure of your spare tire. KIA
recommends that you check
the spare every time you
check the pressure of the
other tires on your vehicle.
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Maintenance
Without a spare tire
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WARNING
Wheel alignment and tire balance
•
Do not use the compact spare
The wheels on your vehicle were
tire for tire rotation.
aligned and balanced carefully at the
•
Do not mix bias ply and radial
factory to give you the longest tire life
ply tires under any circum-
and best overall performance.
stances. This may cause
In most cases, you will not need to
unusual handling characteris-
have your wheels aligned again.
tics that could result in death,
However, if you notice unusual tire
severe injury, or property
wear or your vehicle pulling one way
damage.
or the other, the alignment may need
OBH078040
to be reset.
Disc brake pads should be inspected
If you notice your vehicle vibrating
for wear whenever tires are rotated.
when driving on a smooth road, your
wheels may need to be rebalanced.
✽ NOTICE
Rotate radial tires that have an
CAUTION
asymmetric tread pattern only from
Improper wheel weights can
front to rear and not from right to
damage your vehicle's alu-
left.
minum wheels. Use only
approved wheel weights.
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