Kia Picanto: Maintenance / 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
- 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 or damage to
paint and body trim.
- Windshield Washer fluid agents
contain some amounts of alcohol
and can be flammable under certain
circumstances. Do not allow
sparks or flame to contact the
washer fluid or the washer fluid
reservoir. Damage to the vehicle or
occupants could occur.
- Windshield washer fluid is poisonous
to humans and animals. Do
not drink and avoid contacting
windshield washer fluid. Serious
injury or death could occur.
Checking the automatic
transaxle fluid level
The automatic transaxle fluid level
should be checked regularly.
Keep the vehicle on level ground with
the parking brake applied and check the
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Checking the parking brake
Check the stroke of the parking brake
by counting the number of “clicks’’
heard while fully applying it from the
released position. Also, the parking
brake ...
Other information:
Your vehicle may be equipped with the
ISG system, which reduces fuel consumption
by automatically shutting
down the engine, when the vehicle is at
a standstill. (For example : red light,
stop sign and traffic jam)
The engine starts automatically as
soon as the starting conditions are
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Description and operation
Operation Principle
Repair procedures
Removal
1. Disconnect the vapor hose (A).
2. Remove the PCV valve (B).
PCV valve :
1.89 - 2.84 N·m (0.19 - 0.29 kgf·m, 1.40 - 2.09 lb·ft)
Inspection
1. Insert a thin stick ( ...