Kia Stinger 2022 Brake and Washer Fluid | Air Cleaner and Wiper Blades

Paying close attention to the smallest details is very important when taking care of and maintaining your 2022 Kia Stinger. You should start with basic things like brake and washer fluid, an air cleaner, and wiper blades. These seemingly unimportant parts are very important to the Stinger’s performance, safety, and general driving experience. Brake fluid, an important hydraulic medium, makes sure that the vehicle can stop precisely, and washer fluid keeps the windshield clear, especially when the weather is bad. Besides that, the air cleaner keeps the engine clean and free of harmful substances, and the wiper blades make sure you can see clearly. Knowing how important these parts are and keeping them in good shape are important parts of being a responsible car owner. Making sure that the 2022 Kia Stinger keeps delivering the dynamic performance and safety that make it a great racing sedan.

2023 Kia Stinger Specs, Price, Features, Mileage (Brochure)

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 thoroughly to prevent brake fluid contamination.

CAUTION
Proper fluid
Only use brake fluid in the brake system. Small amounts of improper fluids (such as engine oil) can cause damage to the brake system.

Periodically check that the fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir is between MIN and MAX. 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 authorized Kia dealer.
Use only the specified brake fluid. 
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?

CAUTION
Brake fluid
Do not allow brake fluid to contact the vehicle’s body paint, as paint damage will result.

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.

CAUTION
To maintain your vehicle’s best brake and ABS/ESC performance, use Kia genuine brake fluid as in the specification. (Classification : SAE J1704 DOT4 LV, ISO4925 CLASS-6, FMVSS116 DOT-4)

Washer fluid

Checking the washer fluid level

If the washer fluid is insufficient, a warning message will pop up on LCD display.
In this case, add washer fluid to the reservoir tank.
Plain water may be used if washer fluid is not available. However, use a washer solvent with antifreeze characteristics in cold climates 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 flammable under certain circumstances. This can result in a fire.

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.

WARNING

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

2023 Kia Stinger Specs, Price, Features, Mileage (Brochure)

Air cleaner

Filter replacement

Smartstream G2.5 FR T-GDi

(Gasoline) 3.3 T-GDi (Passenger side)

The air filter must be replaced when necessary, and should not be washed.
Have the air cleaner filter inspected or replaced by an authorized Kia dealer.

(Gasoline) 3.3 T-GDi (Driver side)

Replace the filter according to the Maintenance Schedule.
If the vehicle is operated in extremely dusty or sandy areas, replace the element more often than the usual recommended intervals. (Refer to “Maintenance under severe usage conditions – Turbo Models

CAUTION

Air filter maintenance

• Do not drive with the air cleaner 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. The use of a  non-genuine part could damage the airflow sensor.

Wiper blades

Blade inspection

Commercial hot waxes applied by automatic car washes have been known to make the windshield difficult to clean.
Contamination of either the windshield or the wiper blades with foreign matter can reduce the effectiveness of the windshield wipers. Common sources of contamination are insects, tree sap, and hot wax treatments used by some commercial car washes. If the blades are not wiping properly, clean both the window and the blades with a good cleaner or mild detergent, and rinse thoroughly with clean water.

NOTICE

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

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 malfunction and failure.

Front windshield wiper blade

For your convenience, move the windshield wiper blades to the service 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 seconds until the wiper blade is in the fully up position.

CAUTION

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

1. Raise the wiper arm.
2. Lift up the wiper blade clip (1). Then pull down the blade assembly (2) and remove it.
3. Install the new blade assembly.
4. Return the wiper arm on the windshield.
5. Turn ignition to the ON position and the wiper arms will return to the normal operating position.

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