Kia Picanto: Specifications / Fuel label: (if equipped). Petrol engine

Petrol engine

The fuel label is attached to the fuel filler door, where it can be consulted when refuelling. Its markings identify the relevant petrol requirements; use the illustration for the market specification of your vehicle.

Figure 1. For Europe

A. Unleaded petrol octane rating: This part of the label states the octane rating applicable to the vehicle’s petrol supply.

B. Petrol fuel identifiers: These markings identify the petrol-type fuels indicated on the label.

C. Further fuel guidance: Refer to the “Fuel requirements” section for the complete instructions on choosing suitable fuel.

Figure 2. Except Europe

A. Unleaded petrol octane rating: Read the rating shown on the label using the applicable octane measurement system. The following abbreviations distinguish the systems used:

1. RON/ROZ: Research Octane Number, one of the systems used to express the octane rating of petrol.

2. (R+M)/2, AKI: Anti-Knock Index, the alternative octane rating notation shown on the label.

B. Petrol fuel identifiers: The symbols indicate the petrol-type fuels suitable for the vehicle.

A fuel identifier shown on the label denotes a usable fuel. Do not use a fuel that falls outside the types identified for your vehicle.

C. Further fuel guidance: Consult the “Fuel requirements” section for the detailed fuel specifications and restrictions applicable to your Kia Picanto.