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.
