Kia Carens: Maintenance / Fuel Filter
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 filter, the warning light comes on when the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
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If this warning light illuminates, we recommend that the system be serviced by
an authorized Kia dealer.
CAUTION
If the water accumulated in the fuel filter is not drained at proper times,
damages to the major parts such as the fuel system can be caused by water permeation
in the fuel filter.
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 alone
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Filter replacement
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.
1. Loosen ...
Other information:
■ Gasoline engine - 1.6 GDI
■ Gasoline engine - 2.0 GDI
■ Gasoline engine - 2.0 MPI
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir
3. Positive battery terminal
4. Negative battery terminal
5. Fuse box
6. Air cleaner
7. Radiator cap
8. Engine coolant reservoir
9. Engine oil dipstic ...
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the front left door trim.
(Refer to Body - "Front Door Trim")
3.
Remove the power window bezzel assembly (A) after loos ...