Kia Sportage 2023 Manual page 10

Introduction
Diesel engine
Diesel fuel
Diesel engines must be operated only on
commercially available diesel fuel that
complies with EN 590 or comparable
standard. (EN stands for "European
Norm"). Do not use marine diesel fuel,
heating oils, or non-approved fuel addi-
tives, as this will increase wear and
cause damage to the engine and fuel
system. The use of non-approved fuels
and/or fuel additives will result in a lim-
itation of your warranty rights.
Diesel fuel of above cetane 51 is used in
your vehicle. If two types of diesel fuels
are available, use summer or winter fuel
properly according to the following tem-
perature conditions.
僅 Above -5°C (23°F) ... Summer type die-
sel fuel.
僅 Below -5°C (23°F) ... Winter type diesel
fuel.
Watch the fuel level in the tank very
carefully: If the engine stops through
fuel failure, the circuits must be com-
pletely purged to restart.
CAUTION
僅 It is recommended to use the regu-
lated automotive diesel fuel for diesel
vehicle equipped with the DPF sys-
tem. (if equipped)
CAUTION
僅 If you use diesel fuel including high
sulfur (more than 50 ppm sulfur) and
unspecified additives, it can cause the
DPF system to be damaged and white
smoke can be emitted. (if equipped)
僅 Do not let any petrol or water enter
the tank. This would make it neces-
sary to drain it out and to bleed the
1 4
lines to avoid jamming the injection
pump and damaging the engine.
Biodiesel
Commercially supplied diesel blends of
no more than 7% biodiesel, commonly
known as "B7 diesel" may be used in
your vehicle if biodiesel meets EN 14214
or equivalent specifications. (EN stands
for "European Norm"). The use of biofu-
els exceeding 7% made from rapeseed
methyl ester (RME), fatty acid methyl
ester (FAME), vegetable oil methyl ester
(VME) etc. or mixing diesel exceeding 7%
with biodiesel will cause increased wear
or damage to the engine and fuel sys-
tem. Repair or replacement of worn or
damaged components due to the use of
non approved fuels will not be covered
by the manufactures warranty.
CAUTION
僅 Never use any fuel, whether diesel or
B7 biodiesel or otherwise, that fails to
meet the latest petroleum industry
specification. (if equipped)
僅 Never use any fuel additives or treat-
ments that are not recommended or
approved by the vehicle manufac-
turer. (if equipped)
Fuel requirements