Vehicle Class:
        
        
            Full-size Luxury Sedan
        
     
    
        
            Target Audience:
        
        
            Luxury car buyers seeking premium features and performance
        
     
    
    
        
            Competitors:
        
        
            BMW 7 Series, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Audi A8, Lexus LS
        
     
    
    
        
            Premium Appointments:
        
        
            High-quality interior materials, advanced technology, sophisticated styling
        
     
    
        
            Performance Orientation:
        
        
            Powerful V8 engine, RWD or AWD, refined ride quality
        
     
    
    
        
            Diy Savings:
        
        
            Enables cost savings on maintenance and repairs
        
     
    
        
            Informed Ownership:
        
        
            Empowers owners to understand their vehicle and communicate effectively with technicians
        
     
    
        
            Professional Quality:
        
        
            Provides dealership-level repair information for independent professionals and DIYers
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Engine Mechanical:
        
        
            Complete overhaul, repair, and diagnostics
        
     
    
        
            Engine Electrical:
        
        
            Wiring diagrams, component testing, ECU diagnostics
        
     
    
        
            Emission Control:
        
        
            Diagnosis and repair of emission control systems
        
     
    
        
            Fuel System:
        
        
            Fuel injection, fuel pump, injectors, fuel lines
        
     
    
        
            Clutch System:
        
        
            Inspection, adjustment, and replacement
        
     
    
        
            Manual Transaxle:
        
        
            Overhaul, repair, and troubleshooting
        
     
    
        
            Automatic Transaxle:
        
        
            Overhaul, repair, and troubleshooting, including solenoids and valve body
        
     
    
        
            Driveshaft And Axle:
        
        
            CV joints, driveshafts, differential
        
     
    
        
            Suspension System:
        
        
            Front and rear suspension, shock absorbers, springs, bushings
        
     
    
        
            Steering System:
        
        
            Power steering, steering rack, column, alignment
        
     
    
        
            Restraint System:
        
        
            Airbags, seat belts, SRS system diagnostics
        
     
    
        
            Brake System:
        
        
            Hydraulic systems, ABS, EBD, rotor and pad replacement
        
     
    
        
            Body Interior Exterior:
        
        
            Body panels, doors, trim, glass, interior components
        
     
    
        
            Body Electrical:
        
        
            Lighting, power accessories, body control modules
        
     
    
        
            Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning:
        
        
            HVAC system diagnosis and repair, refrigerant handling
        
     
    
    
        
            Maintenance:
        
        
            Scheduled maintenance, fluid changes, filter replacements
        
     
    
        
            Troubleshooting:
        
        
            Diagnostic procedures for common and uncommon faults
        
     
    
        
            Repair:
        
        
            Step-by-step instructions for component repair and replacement
        
     
    
        
            Diagnostics:
        
        
            Fault code interpretation, live data analysis, component testing
        
     
    
    
        
            Depth Level:
        
        
            Comprehensive (mechanic-level detail)
        
     
    
        
            Diagrams:
        
        
            Inclusion of detailed diagrams and illustrations
        
     
    
        
            Schematics:
        
        
            Inclusion of wiring schematics
        
     
    
        
            Specifications:
        
        
            Detailed technical specifications for all systems
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            NHTSA Overall Rating:
        
        
            Not explicitly rated for 2013 model year due to luxury segment focus
        
     
    
    
        
            ABS:
        
        
            Anti-lock Braking System
        
     
    
        
            Ebd:
        
        
            Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
        
     
    
        
            Esc:
        
        
            Electronic Stability Control
        
     
    
        
            Traction Control:
        
        
            Traction Control System (TCS)
        
     
    
    
        
            Airbags:
        
        
            Front, side, curtain airbags
        
     
    
        
            Seat Belts:
        
        
            Pretensioner and load limiter equipped seat belts
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Infotainment System:
        
        
            Kia's UVO infotainment system with navigation, Bluetooth, and premium audio options.
        
     
    
        
            Display Size:
        
        
            Typically 8-inch touchscreen
        
     
    
    
        
            Available Features:
        
        
            Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Detection, Lane Departure Warning, Parking Assist
        
     
    
    
        
            Connectivity Options:
        
        
            USB, AUX input, Bluetooth connectivity
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Oil Change Interval:
        
        
            7,500 miles or 12 months (synthetic oil)
        
     
    
        
            Engine Air Filter Replacement:
        
        
            30,000 miles
        
     
    
        
            Cabin Air Filter Replacement:
        
        
            15,000 miles or 12 months
        
     
    
        
            Spark Plug Replacement:
        
        
            100,000 miles (iridium type)
        
     
    
    
        
            Engine Oil Type:
        
        
            SAE 0W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil (API SN or ILSAC GF-5)
        
     
    
        
            Engine Oil Capacity:
        
        
            Approx. 8.8 quarts (8.3 liters) with filter change
        
     
    
        
            Automatic Transmission Fluid:
        
        
            Kia ATF SP-IV or equivalent DEXRON-VI
        
     
    
        
            Coolant Type:
        
        
            Engine Coolant OAT (Organic Acid Technology), Kia Super Long Life Coolant (Blue)
        
     
    
    
        
            Common Complaints:
        
        
            Occasional reports of infotainment system glitches, minor interior trim rattles, and early brake pad wear on some units.