Information on repair and maintenance of Kia Picanto cars electronically
The compact hatchback Kia Picanto is designed for city driving, has a small fuel tank and has been produced by Kia Motors since 2002. For the Asian market, the car is released under the name Kia Morning.
The car was first presented in 2003 in Frankfurt. Hyundai Getz served as a platform for building the first cars of the Kia Picanto model. The first generation was equipped with three versions of subcompact engines: 1.0 L (61 HP), 1.1 L (65 HP and 75 HP). In the first two versions, distribution fuel injection has been introduced, and for the three-cylinder 1.1 liter, direct fuel injection.
Since the main customer focus was on the population of Europe, each car was equipped with a player for playing MP3 discs, an air conditioning system, an electric mirror, a central and remote control lock. These characteristics were central to the advertising of this model. Four years after the release, the model was restyled. The changes affected the following aspects: the radiator grille was changed, the bumper, lighting equipment changed, and the interior became more modern.
The second generation was released in 2011, it was timed to coincide with the opening of the Geneva Motor Show. The new version has become longer and has an increased wheelbase. Several engine modifications were presented:
- three-cylinder 1.0 l;
- four-cylinder 1.25 l;
- 1.0 l with petrol or gas option;
- 1.0 l with petrol or ethanol option.
The second generation model made its debut in almost all countries of the world, namely in a configuration with five doors, but an optional three-door version was released for the European market. In these versions there is no difference in length, but windows, doors and bumpers differ. Since 2015, the release of an updated version began, changes affected the appearance and equipment of the car.
Since 2017, the release of the third generation Kia Picanto began, the demonstration took place at the Geneva Motor Show. A year later, the car made its debut in India, thus opening sales of Kia across the country. The Picanto III is equipped with the 1.0L and 1.25L Kappa II MPI engines. The first engine can be equipped with a turbo and a conventional, the second only in a conventional.
Any generation of the Picanto model needs regular maintenance or repair, replacement of parts. And car owners should understand the main issues:
- how to change oils;
- how to replace the filter;
- how the electronics work;
- how to change brake pads;
- how to repair the chassis;
- how to find and fix the problem.
All the necessary information about regular vehicle maintenance is contained in the vehicle operation and repair manual. The Kia Picanto repair book in PDF format will help to solve any of your questions. Detailed information about car models, repair instructions with descriptions and illustrations will be a great helper. Based on the experience and advice of professionals. Download the manual to your smartphone and use it whenever you need it.