Petrol engine
Your new Kia vehicle is designed to use only unleaded fuel having an Octane Rating of RON (Research Octane Number) 91 / AKI (Anti-Knock Index) 87 or higher. (Do not use methanol blended fuels.)
Your new vehicle is designed to obtain maximum performance with UNLEADED FUEL, as well as minimise exhaust emissions and spark plug fouling.
NEVER USE LEADED FUEL.The use of leaded fuel is detrimental to the catalytic converter and will damage the engine control system’s oxygen sensor and affect emission control.
Never add any fuel system cleaning agents to the fuel tank other than what has been specified. (Kia recommends to consult an authorised Kia dealer/service partner for details.)
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Do not "top off" after the nozzle automatically shuts off when refuelling.
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Always check that the fuel cap is installed securely to prevent fuel spillage in the event of an accident.
For some countries, your vehicle is designed to use leaded petrol. When you are going to use leaded petrol, Kia recommends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner and ask whether leaded petrol in your vehicle is available or not.
Octane Rating of leaded petrol is same with unleaded one.
Petrol containing alcohol and methanol
Gasohol, a mixture of petrol and ethanol (also known as grain alcohol), and petrol or gasohol containing methanol (also known as wood alcohol) are being marketed along with or instead of leaded petrol.
Do not use gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol, and do not use petrol or gasohol containing any methanol. Either of these fuels may cause drivability problems and damage to the fuel system, engine control system and emission control system.
Discontinue using gasohol of any kind if drivability problems occur.
Vehicle damage or drivability problems may not be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty if they result from the use of:
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Gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol.
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Petrol or gasohol containing methanol.
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Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.
Never use gasohol which contains methanol. Discontinue use of any gasohol product which impairs drivability.
Using fuels such as
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Silicone (Si) contained fuel,
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MMT (Manganese, Mn) contained fuel,
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Ferrocene (Fe) contained fuel, and
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Other metalic additives contained fuels, may cause vehicle and engine damage. Also, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate or cause plugging, misfiring, poor acceleration, engine stalling, catalyst melting, abnormal corrosion, life cycle reduction, etc.
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 vapour lock or hard starting.
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.)
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.
Petrols for cleaner air
To help contribute to cleaner air, Kia recommends that you use petrols treated with detergent additives, which help prevent deposit formation in the engine. These petrols will help the engine run cleaner and enhance performance of the Emission Control System.
Operation in foreign countries
If you are going to drive your vehicle in another country, be sure to:
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Observe all regulations regarding registration and insurance.
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Determine that acceptable fuel is available.