2023 Kia Seltos Owner’s Manual

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Engine compartment

* The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

1. Radiator cap
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Air cleaner
5. Fuse box
6. Negative battery terminal
7. Positive battery terminal
8. Engine oil dipstick
9. Engine coolant reservoir
10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir

Maintenance

Maintenance services
You should exercise the utmost care to prevent damage to your vehicle and injury to yourself whenever performing any maintenance or inspection proce- dures.
Should you have any doubts concerning the inspection or servicing of your vehicle, have an authorized Kia dealer per- form this work.
An authorized Kia dealer has factory-trained technicians and genuine Kia parts to service your vehicle properly.
For expert advice and quality service, see an authorized Kia dealer.
Inadequate, incomplete or insufficient servicing may result in operational problems with your vehicle that could lead to vehicle damage, an accident, or personal injury.

Owner’s responsibility 

NOTICE
Maintenance Service and Record Retention are the owner’s responsibility.
You should retain documents that show proper maintenance has been per- formed on your vehicle in accordance with the scheduled maintenance service charts shown on the following pages.
You need this information to establish your compliance with the servicing and maintenance requirements of your vehicle warranties.
Detailed warranty information is pro- vided in your Warranty & Consumer Information manual.

Repairs and adjustments required as a result of improper maintenance or a lack of required maintenance are not covered.
Have your vehicle maintained and repaired by an authorized Kia dealer.
Authorized Kia dealers meet Kia’s high service quality standards and receive technical support from Kia in order to provide you with a high level of service satisfaction.

Owner maintenance precautions
Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instructions only for the maintenance items that are easy to perform.
As explained earlier in this section, several procedures can be done only by an authorized Kia dealer with special tools.

NOTICE
Improper owner maintenance during the warranty period may affect warranty coverage. For details, read the separate
Warranty & Consumer Information manual provided with the vehicle. If you’re unsure about any servicing or maintenance procedure, have it done by an authorized Kia dealer.

WARNING 
Maintenance work
Do not wear jewelry or loose clothing while working under the hood of your vehicle with the engine running. These items can become entangled in moving
parts. If you must run the engine while working under the hood, make certain
that you remove all jewelry (especially rings, bracelets, watches, and necklaces)
and all neckties, scarves, and similar loose clothing before getting near cooling fans.

Owner maintenance
The following lists are vehicle checks and inspections that should be performed by the owner or an authorized
Kia dealer at the frequencies indicated to help ensure safe, dependable operation of your vehicle.
Any adverse conditions should be brought to the attention of your dealer as soon as possible.
These owner maintenance checks are generally not covered by warranties and you may be charged for labor, parts and lubricants used.

When you stop for fuel:

• Check the coolant level in the coolant reservoir.
• Check the windshield washer fluid level.
• Look for low or under-inflated tires.
• Check if the front of the radiator and condenser are clean and not blocked with leaves, dirt or insects etc. If any of the above parts are extremely dirty or you are not sure of their condition, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer.

Hot coolant
Be careful when checking your engine coolant level when the engine is hot.
Scalding hot coolant and steam may blow out under pressure.

While operating your vehicle:

• Note any changes in the sound of the exhaust or any smell of exhaust fumes in the vehicle.
• Check for vibrations in the steering wheel. Notice any increased steering effort or looseness in the steering wheel, or change in its straight-ahead position.
• Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or “pulls” to one side when traveling on smooth, level road.
• When stopping, listen and check for unusual sounds, pulling to one side, increased brake pedal travel or “hard-to-push” brake pedal.
• If any slipping or changes in the oper ation of your transmission occurs, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer.
• Check the Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) P (Park) function.
• Check the parking brake.
• Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air conditioning system during or after use is normal).

At least monthly:

• Check the coolant level in the coolant reservoir.
• Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the stoplights, turn signals and hazard warning flashers.
• Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare for tires that are worn, show uneven wear, or are amaged.
• Check for loose wheel lug nuts.

At least once every 6 months :

• Check the radiator, heater and air conditioning hoses for leaks or damage.
• Check the windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean the wiper blades with clean cloth dampened with washer fluid.
• Check the headlight alignment.
• Check the muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
• Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear and function.

At least once a year:

• Clean the body and door drain holes.
• Lubricate the door hinges and check the hood hinges.
• Lubricate the door and hood locks and latches.
• Lubricate the door rubber weather- strips.
• Check the air conditioning system.
• Inspect and lubricate Intelligent Vari- able Transmission (IVT) linkage and controls.
• Clean the battery and terminals.
• Check the brake fluid level.
• Visually inspect steering, suspension, and chassis components for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of wear.

Scheduled maintenance service
Follow the Normal Maintenance Schedule if the vehicle is usually operated where none of the following conditions apply.
Follow the Maintenance Under Severe
Usage Conditions if any of the following conditions apply.

• Repeated driving short distances of less than 8 km (5 miles) in normal temperature or less than 16 km (10 miles) in freezing temperature.
• Extensive engine idling or low-speed driving for long distances.
• Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread roads.
• Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather.
• Driving in heavy dust condition.
• Driving in heavy traffic area.
• Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road repeatedly.
• Using for towing or camping and driving with loading on the roof.
• Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use of vehicle towing.
• Frequently driving under high speed or rapid acceleration/deceleration.
• Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions.
  If your vehicle is operated in any of the prior listed conditions, you should inspect, replace or refill more frequently, using the severe usage maintenance schedule instead of the normal usage maintenance schedule.

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