Kia XCeed 2020 Owner's Manual page 11

Introduction
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 fuels are available, use
summer or winter fuel properly
according to the following
temperature conditions.
• Above -5℃ (23℉) ... Summer type
diesel fuel.
• Below -5℃ (23℉) ... Winter type
diesel fuel.
Watch the fuel level in the tank
very carefully : If the engine stops
through fuel failure, the circuits
must be completely purged to
restart.
CAUTION
Do not let any gasoline or water
enter the tank. This would make
it necessary to drain it out and to
bleed the lines to avoid jamming the
injection pump and damaging the
engine.
CAUTION
Diesel Fuel (if equipped with DPF)
It is recommended to use the
regulated automotive diesel fuel for
diesel vehicle equipped with the DPF
system. (if equipped)
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)
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
diesel exceeding 7% with biodiesel
will cause increased wear or damage
to the engine and fuel system.
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
• Never use any fuel, whether diesel
or B7 biodiesel or otherwise,
that fails to meet the latest
petroleum industry specification.
(if equipped)
• Never use any fuel additives
or treatments that are not
Fuel requirements
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