Lubricants And Fluids - Kia Ceed 2006 Owner's Manual

Maintenance

LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS

Checking the washer fluid
level
The reservoir is translucent so that
you can check the level with a quick
visual inspection.
Check the fluid level in the washer
fluid reservoir and add fluid if neces-
sary. Plain water may be used if
washer fluid is not
However, use washer solvent with
antifreeze characteristics in cold cli-
mates to prevent freezing.
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WARNING
• Do not use radiator coolant or
antifreeze in the washer fluid
reservoir.
• Radiator coolant can severely
obscure
sprayed on the windscreen
and may cause loss of vehicle
control or damage to paint
and body trim.
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• Windscreen
agents contain some amounts
of alcohol and can be flamma-
ble under certain circum-
stances. Do not allow sparks
or flame to contact the washer
fluid or the washer fluid reser-
voir. Damage to the vehicle or
it's occupants could occur.
• Windscreen washer fluid is
available.
poisonous to humans and ani-
mals. Do not drink and avoid
contacting windscreen wash-
er fluid.
death could occur.
Body lubrication
All moving points of the body, such
as door hinges, bonnet hinges, and
locks, should be lubricated each time
the engine oil is changed. Use a non-
freezing lubricant on locks during
visibility when cold weather.
Make sure the engine bonnet sec-
ondary latch keeps the bonnet from
opening when the primary latch is
released.
washer fluid
Serious injury or