Diesel Engine - Kia CERATO 2018 Owner's Manual

Operation in foreign countries
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
available.

Diesel engine

Diesel fuel
Diesel engine 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
limitation of your warranty rights.
Diesel fuel of above cetane 51 is used in
your vehicle. If two types of diesel fuel
are available, use summer or winter
fuel properly according to the following
temperature conditions.
• Above -5°C (23°F) ... Summer type
diesel fuel.
• Below -5°C (23°F) ... Winter type die‐
sel 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
Do not let any gasoline or water en‐
ter the tank. This would make it nec‐
essary to drain it out and to bleed
the lines to avoid jamming the injec‐
tion pump and damaging the engine.
CAUTION
n Diesel Fuel (if equipped with
DPF)
It is recommended to use the regula‐
ted automotive diesel fuel for diesel
vehicle equipped with the DPF sys‐
tem.
If you use diesel fuel including high
sulfur (more than 50 ppm sulfur)
and unspecified additives, it can
cause the DPF system to be dam‐
aged and white smoke can be emit‐
ted.
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 biofuels exceeding 7% made from
rapeseed methyl ester (RME), fatty
acid methyl ester (FAME), vegetable oil
methyl ester (VME) etc. or mixing die‐
sel exceeding 7% with biodiesel will
cause increased wear or damage to the
engine and fuel system. Repair or re‐
placement of worn or damaged compo‐
nents due to the use of non approved
fuels will not be covered by the manu‐
factures warranty.
CAUTION
• Never use any fuel, whether diesel
or B7 biodiesel or otherwise, that
fails to meet the latest petroleum
industry specification.
• Never use any fuel additives or
treatments that are not recom‐
mended or approved by the vehicle
manufacturer.
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