Kia XCeed 2020, Owner'S Manual, Page: 10 / 725

Introduction Fuel requirements
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Use of MTBE
Kia recommends avoiding fuels
containing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary
Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen
Content 2.7% weight) in your vehicle.
Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0%
vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight)
may reduce vehicle performance and
produce vapor lock or hard starting.
CAUTION
Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty
may not cover damage to the
fuel system and any performance
problems that are caused by the use
of fuels containing methanol or fuels
containing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary
Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen
Content 2.7% weight.) (if equipped)
Do not use methanol
Fuels containing methanol (wood
alcohol) should not be used in your
vehicle. This type of fuel can reduce
vehicle performance and damage
components of the fuel system,
engine control system and emission
control system.
Fuel Additives
Kia recommends that you use
unleaded gasoline which has an
octane rating of RON (Research
Octane Number) 95 / AKI (Anti Knock
Index) 91 or higher (for Europe) or
Octane Rating of RON (Reasearch
Octane Number) 91 / AKI (Anti-
Knock Index) 87 or higher (except
Europe).
For customers who do not use
good quality gasolines including
fuel additives regularly, and have
problems starting or the engine
does not run smoothly, one bottle
of additives should be added to
the fuel tank at every 15,000km
(For Europe) / 10,000km (Except
Europe). Additives are available from
a professional workshop along with
information on how to use them. Kia
recommends to visit an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner. Do not
mix other additives.
Operation in foreign countries
If you are going to drive your vehicle
in another country, be sure to:
• Observe all regulations regarding
registration and insurance.
• Determine that acceptable fuel is
available.
Diesel engine
Diesel fuel
Diesel engines must be operated
only on commercially available diesel
fuel that complies with EN 590 or
comparable standard. (EN stands
for "European Norm"). Do not use
marine diesel fuel, heating oils, or
non-approved fuel additives, as this