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Maintenance Washer fluid
WARNING
Loss of brake/clutch fluid
In the event the brake/clutch system
requires frequent additions of fluid, have
the system Inspected by a professional
workshop. Kia recommends to visit an
authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
WARNING
Brake / clutch fluid
When changing and adding brake/
clutch fluid, handle it carefully. Do not let
it come in contact with your eyes. If
brake/clutch fluid should come in con
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tact 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.
CAUTION
Do not allow brake/clutch fluid to con
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tact the vehicle's body paint, as paint
damage will result. Brake/clutch 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 properly disposed. Don't put
in the wrong kind of fluid. A few drops of
mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in
your brake/clutch system can damage
brake/clutch system parts.
CAUTION
To maintain your vehicle’s best brake
and ABS/ESC performance, use Kia gen
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uine brake fluid or those of an equiva
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lent standard brake fluid as in the
specification. (Classification : SAE J1704
DOT4 LV, ISO4925 CLASS-6, FMVSS116
DOT-4)
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 necessary.
Plain water may be used if washer fluid
is not available. However, use washer
solvent with antifreeze characteristics in
cold climates to prevent freezing.
WARNING
Coolant
僅 Do not use radiator coolant or anti
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freeze in the washer fluid reservoir.
僅 Radiator coolant can severely obscure
visibility when sprayed on the wind
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screen and may cause loss of vehicle
control or damage to paint and body
trim.
僅 Windscreen Washer fluid agents con
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tain some amounts of alcohol and can
be flammable under certain circum
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stances. Do not allow sparks or flame
to contact the washer fluid or the
washer fluid reservoir. Damage to the
vehicle or occupants could occur.
僅 Windscreen washer fluid is poisonous
to humans and animals. Do not drink
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