Kia K900: Fuel requirements
Your new vehicle is designed to obtain maximum performance with UNLEADED FUEL, as well as minimize exhaust emissions and spark plug fouling.
3.8 engine
Your new vehicle is designed to use only unleaded fuel having an octane number (R+M)/2) of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher.
5.0 engine
Your new vehicle is designed to use only unleaded fuel having an octane number ((R+M)/2) of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher.
For improved vehicle performance, premium unleaded fuel with an octane number ((R+M)/2) of 91 (Research Octane Number 96) or higher is recommended.
Never add any fuel system cleaning agents to the fuel tank other than what has been specified. (Consult an authorized Kia dealer for details.)
WARNING
Refueling
- Do not "top off" after the nozzle automatically shuts off. Attempts to force more fuel into the tank can cause fuel overflow onto you and the ground causing a risk of fire.
- Always check that the fuel cap is installed securely to prevent fuel spillage, especially in the event of an accident.
✽ NOTICE
Tighten the cap until it clicks once. otherwise the Check Engine
light will illuminate.
- Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol
- Gasoline containing MMT
- Do not use methanol
- Fuel Additives
- Operation in foreign countries
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Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol
Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and ethanol (also known as grain alcohol), and
gasoline or gasohol containing methanol (also known as wood alcohol) are being marketed
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Fuel Additives
Kia recommends that you use good quality gasolines treated with detergent additives
such as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline, which helps prevent deposit formation in the
engine. These gasolines will h ...
Main components of occupant detection system
A detection device located within the front passenger seat track.
Electronic system to determine whether passenger air bag systems should
be activated or deactivated.
An indicator light loca ...
Luggage net (holder)
To keep items from shifting in the cargo area, you can use the holders located
in the cargo area to attach the luggage net.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the goods or the vehicle, care should be ...