Maintenance
POWER STEERING
In the event the power steering system Power steering hose
requires frequent addition of fluid, the
vehicle should be inspected by an
Authorized Kia Dealer.
Check the connections for oil leaks,
severe damage and the twists in the
power steering hose before driving.
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NOTICE
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To avoid damage to the power steer-
ing pump, do not operate the vehicle
for prolonged periods with a low
power steering fluid level.
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Never start the engine when the reser-
voir tank is empty.
When adding fluid, be careful that
dirt does not get into the tank.
Too little fluid can make the steering
wheel heavier or strange noise can be
generated.
The use of the non-specified fluid
could reduce the effectiveness of the
power steering wheel and cause dam-
age to it.
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Checking the power steering fluid
level
With the vehicle on level ground, check
the fluid level in the power steering reser-
voir periodically. The fluid should be
between MAX and MIN marks on the
level gauge attached to the cap.
Before adding power steering fluid, thor-
oughly clean the area around the reser-
voir cap to prevent power steering fluid
contamination.
•
Use only the specified power steering
If the level is low, add fluid to the MAX
level.
fluid.
Lubricants" later in this section.)
(Refer
to
"Recommended
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| Categories | Kia Amanti Manuals, Kia Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2007 |
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