Maintenance
BRAKE 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.
Checking the brake fluid level
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.
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.
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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.
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.
Use only the specified brake fluid.
(Refer to “Recommended lubricants Brake fluid, which has been exposed
and capacities” in chapter 8.)
to open air for an extended time
should never be used as its quality
cannot be guaranteed. It should be
disposed of properly.
Never mix different types of fluid.
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