Kia CARNIVAL 2023 Manual page 10

Introduction
For customers who do not use good
quality gasolines including fuel addi-
tives regularly, and have problems start-
ing or the engine does not run smoothly,
one bottle of additives should be added
to the fuel tank when the engine oil is
replaced.
Additives are available from a profes-
sional workshop along with information
on how to use them. Kia recommends to
visit an authorised Kia dealer/service
partner.
Operation in foreign countries
If you are going to drive your vehicle in
another country, be sure to:
僅 Observe all regulations regarding reg-
istration and insurance.
僅 Determine that acceptable fuel is
available.
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.
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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
Do not let any petrol 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 sul-
fur (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)
Fuel requirements