Introduction
VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESS
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Use of MTBE
Do not use methanol
No special break-in period is needed. By
following a few simple precautions for the
first 1,000 km (600 miles) you may add to
the performance, economy and life of
your vehicle.
• Do not race the engine.
• While driving, keep your engine speed
KIA recommends avoiding fuels contain-
ing 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
vapor lock or hard starting.
Fuels containing methanol (wood alco-
hol) should not be used in your vehicle.
This type of fuel can reduce vehicle per-
formance and damage components of
the fuel system.
(rpm,
or revolutions per minute)
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Gasolines for cleaner air
between 2,000 rpm and 4,000 rpm.
Do not maintain a single speed for long
periods of time, either fast or slow.
Varying engine speed is needed to
properly break-in the engine.
Avoid hard stops, except in emergen-
cies, to allow the brakes to seat prop-
erly.
•
To help contribute to cleaner air, KIA rec-
ommends that you use gasolines treated
with detergent additives, which help pre-
vent deposit formation in the engine.
These gasolines will help the engine run
cleaner and enhance performance of the
Emission Control System.
CAUTION
Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty
may not cover damage to the fuel
system and any performance prob-
lems that are caused by the use of
fuels containing methanol or fuels
containing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary
•
•
Don't let the engine idle longer than 3
minutes at one time.
Butyl
Ether)
over
15.0%
vol.
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Operation in foreign countries
• Don't tow a trailer during the first 2,000
km (1,200 miles) of operation.
(Oxygen Content 2.7% weight.)
If you are going to drive your vehicle in
another country, be sure to:
•
Observe all regulations regarding reg-
istration and insurance.
•
Determine that acceptable fuel is avail-
able.
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| Categories | Kia Manuals, Kia Rondo Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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