KIA Cadenza (2018 year). Instruction — part 25

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If it is near or at L, add enough oil to
bring the level to F. Do not overfill.

Use a funnel to help prevent oil
from being spilled on engine com-
ponents.

Use only the specified engine oil.
(Refer to “Recommended lubricants
and capacities” in chapter 8.)

Changing the engine oil and
filter

Have engine oil and filter changed by
an authorized Kia dealer according
to the Maintenance Schedule at the
beginning of this chapter.

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SITION 65 WARNING

Engine oil contains chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects
and reproductive harm. Used
engine oil may cause irritation or
cancer of the skin if left in con-
tact with the skin for prolonged
periods of time. Always protect
your skin by washing your
hands thoroughly with soap and
warm water as soon as possible
after handling used oil.

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Gasoline Engine (Lambda 3.3L - GDI)

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ENGINE COOLANT

The high-pressure cooling system
has a reservoir filled with year round
antifreeze coolant. The reservoir is
filled at the factory.
Check the antifreeze protection and
coolant level at least once a year: at
the beginning of the winter season,
and before traveling to a colder cli-
mate.

Checking the coolant level

• Turn the engine off and wait until it

cools down. Use extreme care
when removing the radiator cap.
Wrap a thick towel around it, and
turn it counterclockwise slowly to
the first stop. Step back while the
pressure is released from the cool-
ing system.
When you are sure all the pressure
has been released, press down on
the cap, using a thick towel, and
continue turning counterclockwise
to remove it.

• Even if the engine is not operating,

do not remove the radiator cap or
the drain plug while the engine and
radiator are hot. Hot coolant and
steam may still blow out under
pressure, causing serious injury.

WARNING

Removing radiator
cap

Never attempt to remove the
radiator cap while the engine is
operating or hot. Doing so
might lead to cooling system
and engine damage and could
result in serious personal injury
from escaping hot coolant or
steam.

CAUTION -

Radiator cap

Never attempt to remove the
radiator cap while the engine is
operating or hot. Doing so
might lead to cooling system
and engine damage.

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Check the condition and connections
of all cooling system hoses and
heater hoses. Replace any swollen
or deteriorated hoses.
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 protec-
tion against freezing and corrosion.
Bring the level to F, but do not over-
fill. If frequent additions are required,
see an authorized Kia dealer for a
cooling system inspection.

Recommended engine coolant

• When adding coolant, use only

deionized water or soft water for
your vehicle and never mix hard
water in the coolant filled at the fac-
tory. An improper coolant mixture
can result in serious malfunction or
engine damage.

• The engine in your vehicle has alu-

minum engine parts and must be
protected by an ethylene-glycol
with phosphate based coolant to
prevent corrosion and freezing.

• DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol

coolant or mix them with the spec-
ified coolant.

• Do not use a solution that contains

more than 60% antifreeze or less
than 35% antifreeze. This would
reduce the effectiveness of the
solution.

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WARNING

- Cooling fan

Use caution when
working near the
blade of the cooling
fan.

The electric

motor (cooling fan) is

controlled by engine coolant
temperature, refrigerant pres-
sure and vehicle speed. it may
sometimes operate even when
the engine is not running.

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For mixture percentage, refer to the
following table.

Changing the coolant

Have the coolant changed by an
authorized Kia dealer according to
the Maintenance Schedule at the
beginning of this chapter.
Put a thick cloth around the radiator
cap before refilling the coolant in
order to prevent the coolant from
overflowing into engine parts such as
the alternator.

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Ambient

Temperature

Mixture Percentage

(volume)

Antifreeze

Water

5°F (-15°C)

35

65

-13°F (-25°C)

40

60

-31°F (-35°C)

50

50

-49°F (-45°C)

60

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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
pressure which may result in
serious injury.

CAUTION

Put a thick cloth or fabric
around the radiator cap before
refilling the coolant in order to
prevent the coolant from over-
flowing into engine parts such
as the generator.

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BRAKE FLUID

Checking the brake fluid level

Check the fluid level in the reservoir
periodically. The fluid level should be
between MAX (Maximum) and MIN
(Minimum) marks on the side of the
reservoir.
Before removing the reservoir cap
and adding brake fluid, clean the
area around the reservoir cap thor-
oughly to prevent brake fluid contam-
ination.

If the level is low, add fluid to the
MAX (Maximum) level. The level will
fall with accumulated mileage. This is
a normal condition associated with
the wear of brake linings. If the fluid
level is excessively low, have the
brake system checked by an author-
ized Kia dealer.

Use only the specified brake fluid.
(Refer to “Recommended lubricants
and capacities” in chapter 8.)

Never mix different types of fluid.

In the event the brake system
requires frequent additions of fluid,
the vehicle should be inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.
When changing and adding brake
fluid, handle it carefully. Do not let it
come in contact with your eyes. If
brake fluid should come in contact
with your eyes, immediately flush
them with a large quantity of fresh
tap water. Have your eyes examined
by a doctor as soon as possible.

Brake fluid, which has been exposed
to open air for an extended time
should never be used as its quality
cannot be guaranteed. It should be
disposed of properly.

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CAUTION

- Brake fluid

Do not allow brake fluid to con-
tact the vehicle's body paint, as
paint damage will result.

CAUTION

- Proper fluid

Only use brake fluid in brake
system.

Small amounts of

improper fluids (such as engine
oil) can cause damage to the
brake system.

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WASHER FLUID

Checking the washer fluid
level

The reservoir is translucent so that
you can check the level with a quick
visual inspection.
Check the fluid level in the washer
fluid reservoir and add fluid if neces-
sary. Plain water may be used if
washer fluid is not available.
However, use washer solvent with
antifreeze characteristics in cold cli-
mates to prevent freezing.

WARNING

- Flammable

fluid

Do not allow the washer fluid to
come in contact with open
flames or sparks.The windshield
washer fluid reservoir is flamma-
ble under certain circumstances.
This can result in a fire.

WARNING

- Windshield

fluid

Do not drink the windshield
washer fluid. The windshield
washer fluid is poisonous to
humans and animals.

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.

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Checking the parking brake

Check whether the stroke is within
specification when the parking brake
pedal is depressed with 66 lb, 294 N
(30 kg) of force. Also, the parking
brake alone should securely hold the
vehicle on a fairly steep grade. If the
stroke is more or less than specified,
have the parking brake adjusted by
an authorized Kia dealer.
Stroke : 6~7 notch

PARKING BRAKE

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AIR CLEANER

Filter replacement

It must be replaced when necessary,
and should not be washed.
You can clean the filter when inspect-
ing the air cleaner element.
Clean the filter by using compressed
air.

1. Pull out the air cleaner cover.

2. Unlock by turning the locking lever

downward.

3. Pull the air cleaner filter to replace.
4. Lock the cover with the reverse

order.

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Replace the filter according to the
Maintenance Schedule.
If the vehicle is operated in extreme-
ly dusty or sandy areas, replace the
element more often than the usual
recommended intervals. (Refer to
“Maintenance under severe usage
conditions” in this chapter.)

CAUTION -

Air filter
maintenance

• Do not drive with the air clean-

er removed; this will result in
excessive engine wear.

• When removing the air cleaner

filter, be careful that dust or
dirt does not enter the air
intake, or damage may result.

• Use a Kia genuine part. Use of

a non-genuine part could
damage the air flow sensor.

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CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER

Filter inspection

The climate control air filter should
be replaced according to the
Maintenance Schedule. If the vehicle
is operated in severely air-polluted
cities or on dusty rough roads for a
long period, it should be inspected
more frequently and replaced earlier.
When you replace the climate control
air filter, replace it performing the fol-
lowing procedure, and be careful to
avoid damaging other components.

1. Open the glove box and remove

the stoppers on both sides.

2. With the glove box open, pull the

support strap (1).

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3. Remove the climate control air fil-

ter cover while pressing the lock
on the right side of the cover.

4. Replace the climate control air fil-

ter.

5. Reassemble in the reverse order

of disassembly.

When replacing the climate control
air filter install it properly. Otherwise,
the system may produce noise and
the effectiveness of the filter may be
reduced.

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WIPER BLADES

Blade inspection

Commercial hot waxes applied by
automatic car washes have been
known to make the windshield diffi-
cult to clean.

Contamination of either the wind-
shield or the wiper blades with for-
eign matter can reduce the effective-
ness of the windshield wipers.
Common sources of contamination
are insects, tree sap, and hot wax
treatments used by some commer-
cial car washes. If the blades are not
wiping properly, clean both the win-
dow and the blades with a good
cleaner or mild detergent, and rinse
thoroughly with clean water.

Blade replacement

When the wipers no longer clean
adequately, the blades may be worn
or cracked, and require replacement.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms
or other components, do not attempt
to move the wipers manually.
The use of a non-specified wiper
blade could result in wiper malfunc-
tion and failure.

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CAUTION

- Wiper blades

To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, do not use gasoline,
kerosene, paint thinner, or other
solvents on or near them.

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Front windshield wiper blade

For your convenience, move the
windshield wiper blades to the serv-
ice position as follows;
After turning off the engine, move the
wiper switch to the single wiping
(MIST) position within 20 seconds
and hold the switch more than 2 sec-
onds until the wiper blade is in the
fully up position.

Type A

1. Raise the wiper arm.
2. Lift up the wiper blade clip. Then

pull down the blade assembly and
remove it.

3. Install the new blade assembly.

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CAUTION -

Wiper arms

Do not allow the wiper arm to
fall against the windshield,
since it may chip or crack the
windshield.

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4. Return the wiper arm on the wind-

shield.

5. Turn ignition to the ON position

and wiper arms will return to the
normal operating position.

Type B

1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the

wiper blade assembly to expose
the plastic locking clip.

2. Compress the clip and slide the

blade assembly downward.

3. Lift it off the arm.
4. Install the new blade assembly.

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5. Return the wiper arm on the wind-

shield.

6. Turn ignition to the ON position

and wiper arms will return to the
normal operating position.

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BATTERY

For best battery service

• Keep the battery securely mount-

ed.

• Keep the battery top clean and dry.
• Keep the terminals and connec-

tions clean, tight, and coated with
petroleum jelly or terminal grease.

• Rinse any spilled electrolyte from

the battery immediately with a
solution of water and baking soda.

• If the vehicle is not going to be

used for an extended time, discon-
nect the battery cables.

Always read the following
instructions carefully when
handling a battery.

If any electrolyte gets into
your eyes, flush your eyes
with clean water for at least
15 minutes and get immedi-
ate medical attention.

If electrolyte gets on your
skin, thoroughly wash the
contacted area. If you feel
pain or burning sensation,
get medical attention imme-
diately.

An inappropriately disposed
battery can be harmful to the
environment and human
health. Dispose the battery
according to your local law(s)
or regulation.
The battery contains lead. Do
not dispose of it after use.
Please return the battery to
an authorized Kia dealer to
be recycled.

Never attempt to recharge the bat-
tery when the battery cables are con-
nected.

WARNING

- Risk of

explosion

Keep lit cigarettes and
all other flames or
sparks away from the
battery.
The battery contains
hydrogen -- a highly
combustible gas which
will explode if it comes
in contact with a flame or
spark.
Keep batteries out of the
reach of children
because batteries con-
tain highly corrosive
SULFURIC ACID and
electrolytes.

Do not

allow battery acid to
contact your skin, eyes,
clothing or paint finish.
Wear eye protection
when charging or work-
ing near a battery.
Always provide ventila-
tion when working in an
enclosed space.

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