Kia Cee'd: Maintenance / Air cleaner
Filter replacement
It must be replaced when necessary, and should not be washed.
You can clean the filter when inspecting the air cleaner element.
Clean the filter by using compressed air.
1. Loosen the air cleaner cover attaching clips and open the cover.
2. Wipe the inside of the air cleaner.
3. Replace the air cleaner filter.
4. Lock the cover with the cover attaching clips.
Replace the filter according to the Maintenance Schedule.
If the vehicle is operated in extremely dusty or sandy areas, replace the element more often than the usual recommended intervals. (Refer to “Maintenance under severe usage conditions” in this chapter.)
CAUTION
- Do not drive with the air cleaner removed; this will result in excessive engine wear.
- When removing the air cleaner filter, be careful that dust or dirt does not enter the air intake, or damage may result.
- We recommend that you use parts for replacement from an authorized Kia dealer.
Fuel filter (for Diesel)
Draining water from fuel filter
The fuel filter for diesel engine plays an
important role of separating water from
fuel and accumulating the water in its
bottom.
If water accumulates in the fu ...
Climate control air filter
Filter inspection
If the vehicle is operated in the severely
air-polluted cities or on dusty rough
roads for a long period, it should be
inspected more frequently and replaced
earlier. When y ...
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Kia Cee'd Service Manual: Blower Unit Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the heater & blower assembly.
(Refer to Heater - "Heater Unit")
3.
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Kia Cee'd Owners Manual: Emergency tailgate safety release
❈ The actual luggage room in the vehicle may
differ from the illustration.
Your vehicle is equipped with the emergency
tailgate safety release lever located
on the bottom of the tailgate. When
someone is inadvertently locked in the
luggage compartment. The tailgate can
be opened by ...