Be sure the vehicle is on level ground.

Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature.

Turn the engine off and wait for a few minutes (about 5 minutes) for the oil to return to the oil pan.

Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean, and re-insert it fully.

Warning

Radiator hose

Be very careful not to touch the radiator hose when checking or adding the engine oil as it may be hot enough to burn you.

Pull the dipstick out again and check the level.

The level should be in the C range. If the level is in the D range, add enough engine oil to bring the level up to the C range.

Figure	Required action according to the respective engine oil level
Range (A)	Contact an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
Range (B)	Do not refill oil.
Range (C)	Normal. You may add oil as long as the oil level does not go above C-range.
Range (D)	You must add oil and make sure that the oil level is in the C-Range.

Caution

Do not spill engine oil, when adding or changing engine oil. If you drop the engine oil on the engine room, wipe it off immediately.
When you wipe the oil level gauge, you should wipe it with a clean cloth. When mixed with debris, it can cause engine damage.

If it is near or at L (Low), add enough oil to bring the level to F (Full). Do not overfill.

Use only the specified engine oil. (Refer to More Details.)