Air Bleeding

CAUTION: Always use genuine PSF. Using other type of power steering fluid or ATF can cause increased wear and poor steering in cold weather.

Jack up the front wheels.
Fill the reservoir with the power steering fluid up to the level of 'COLD MAX' marked on the reservoir.

Fig 1: Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

CAUTION: Be careful not to start the engine. Starting the engine before completing the steps 3 to 4 may cause an abnormal noise during power steering pump operation.
Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock 5 ~ 6 times for 15 ~ 20 seconds.
Crank the engine 1-2 times by turning the ignition key very quickly from the 'On' position to the 'Start' position without starting the engine.
Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock 5 ~ 6 times for 15 ~ 20 seconds.
Start the engine and keep turning the steering wheel from lock to lock until air bubbles stop appearing in the reservoir with the engine idle.
Check the color and level of the power steering fluid in the reservoir and then replenish the reservoir up to the 'COLD MAX' level as required.

NOTE: If the fluid level moves up and down when turning the steering wheel, the fluid overflows out of the reservoir when turning off the engine or the fluid is a white color, it indicates that air bubbles have not been removed sufficiently from the power steering system. Therefore, repeat the steps 5 through 6 as required.