Kia Carens: Maintenance / Air cleaner
Filter replacement
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It must be replaced when necessary, and should not be washed.
You can clean the filter when inspecting the air cleaner element.
Clean the filter by using compressed air.
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1. Loosen the air cleaner cover attaching clips and open the cover.
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2. Wipe the inside of the air cleaner.
3. Replace the air cleaner filter.
4. Lock the cover with the cover attaching clips.
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” in this chapter.)
CAUTION
- 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.
- We recommend that you use parts for replacement from an authorized Kia
dealer.
Draining water from fuel filter
The fuel filter for diesel engine plays an important role of separating water
from fuel and accumulating the water in its bottom.
If water accumulates in the fuel filt ...
Filter inspection
If the vehicle is operated in the severely air-polluted cities or on dusty rough
roads for a long period, it should be inspected more frequently and replaced earlier.
When you, the ...
Other information:
The automatic climate control system is controlled by simply setting the desired
temperature.
1. Press the AUTO button.
The modes, fan speeds, air intake and air-conditioning will be controlled automatically
according to the temperature setting.
2. Turn the temperature control knob to set the de ...
Replacement
1.
Remove the roller blind.
(Refer to Panorama Sunroof - "Roller Blind")
2.
Disconnect the roller bind motor connecter (A).
3.
After loosening the mounting screws, then remov ...