Kia Cerato Repair Manuals

Free Kia Cerato repair manuals [pdf] for do-it-yourselfers. Content: general information; maintenance; common specs & procedures; DTC index (trouble codes); accessories & equipment; body & frame; brakes; driveline/axles; electrical; wiring diagrams; engine; engine performance; HVAC; lighting; restraints; steering; suspension; transmission.

The first generation Kia Cerato was introduced in 2003. Technical specs: Class: compact car; Platform: Hyundai-Kia J3 platform; Layout: front-engine, front-wheel drive; Body style: 4-door sedan, 5-door hatchback; Wheelbase: 102.8 in (2,610 mm); Length: 170.9-177.2 in (4,341-4,500 mm); Width: 68.3 in (1,735 mm); Height: 57.9 in (1,470 mm); Engines: 1.6L Alpha II I4 produced 104-110 hp (77-82 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 106-107 lb·ft (143-145 N·m) at 4,500 rpm; 2.0L Beta II I4 produced 138 hp (102 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 136 lb·ft (184 N·m) at 4,500 rpm; 1.5L U I4 produced 108 hp (81 kW) at 4,000 rpm and 174 lb·ft (236 N·m) at 2,000 rpm; 1.6L U I4 produced 126 hp (94 kW) and 195 lb·ft (264 N·m); 2.0L D I4 produced 109-150 hp (82-112 kW) at 4,000 rpm and 181-225 lb·ft (245-305 N·m) at 1,800-2,500 rpm; Transmissions: 4-speed automatic; 5-speed manual.

2003-2009 Kia Cerato repair manual

2003-2009 Kia Cerato wiring diagrams

The second generation Kia Cerato was introduced in 2009. Technical specs: Class: compact car; Platform: Hyundai-Kia J4 platform; Layout: front-engine, front-wheel drive; Body style: 2-door coupe, 4-door sedan, 5-door hatchback; Wheelbase: 104.3 in (2,650 mm); Length: 170.9-176.4 in (4,340-4,480 mm); Width: 69.5-69.9 in (1,765-1,775 mm); Height: 55.1-57.5 in (1,400-1,460 mm); Engines: 1.6L Gamma MPi I4 produced 126 hp (94 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 115 lb·ft (156 N·m) at 4,200 rpm; 2.0L Theta II MPi I4 produced 154 hp (115 kW) at 6,200 rpm and 143 lb·ft (194 N·m) at 4,500-4,600 rpm; 2.4L Theta II MPi I4 produced 171 hp (127 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 167 lb·ft (227 N·m) at 4,000 rpm; 1.6L U II CRDi I4 produced 126 hp (94 kW and 195 lb·ft (264 N·m); Transmissions: 4-speed automatic; 5-speed automatic; 6-speed automatic; 5-speed manual; 6-speed manual.

2009-2012 Kia Cerato repair manual

2009-2012 Kia Cerato wiring diagrams

The third generation Kia Cerato was introduced in 2012. Technical specs: Class: compact car; Platform: Hyundai-Kia J5 platform; Layout: front-engine, front-wheel drive; Body style: 2-door coupe, 4-door sedan, 5-door hatchback; Wheelbase: 106.3 in (2,700 mm); Length: 171.3-179.5 in (4,350-4,560 mm); Width: 70.1 in (1,780 mm); Height: 55.9-57.5 in (1,420-1,460 mm); Engines: 1.6L Gamma MPi I4 produced 126 hp (94 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 115 lb·ft (156 N·m) at 4,200 rpm; 1.6L Gamma GDi I4 produced 138 hp (103 kW) at 6,300 rpm and 123 lb·ft (167 N·m) at 4,850 rpm; 1.6L Gamma T-GDi I4 produced 201 hp (150 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 195 lb·ft (265 N·m) at 1,500-4,500 rpm; 1.8L Nu MPi I4 produced 148 hp (110 kW) at 6,500 rpm and 131 lb·ft (178 N·m) of torque at 4,700 rpm; 2.0L Nu MPi I4 produced 164 hp (122 kW) at 6,500 rpm and 148 lb·ft (201 N·m) at 4,800 rpm; 2.0L Nu GDI I4 produced 174 hp (129 kW) at 6,500 rpm and 157 lb·ft (213 N·m) at 4,700 rpm; 1.6L U II CRDi I4 produced 126 hp (94 kW) and 195 lb·ft (264 N·m); Transmissions: 6-speed automatic; 7-speed DCT; 6-speed manual.

2012-2018 Kia Cerato repair manual

2012-2018 Kia Cerato wiring diagrams

The fourth generation Kia Cerato was introduced in 2018. Technical specs: Class: compact car; Layout: front-engine, front-wheel drive; Body style: 4-door sedan, 5-door hatchback; Wheelbase: 106.3 in (2,700 mm); Length: 177.6-183.5 in (4,510-4,660 mm); Width: 70.1-70.9 in (1,780-1,800 mm); Height: 56.7-57.1 in (1,440-1,450 mm); Engines: 1.4L Kappa II T-GDi I4 produced 128 hp (96 kW) at 5,500 rpm and 156 lb·ft (211 N·m) at 1,400-3,700 rpm; 1.5L Smartstream G1.5 MPi I4 produced 113 hp (85 kW) at 6,300 rpm and 106 lb·ft (144 N·m) at 4,500 rpm; 1.6L Gamma II MPi I4 produced 126 hp (94 kW) at 6,300 rpm and 114 lb·ft (155 N·m) at 4,500 rpm; 1.6L Smartstream G1.6 MPi I4 produced 121 hp (90 kW) at 6,300 rpm and 114 lb·ft (154 N·m) at 4,500 rpm; 1.6L Gamma II T-GDi I4 produced 201 hp (150 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 195 lb·ft (265 N·m) at 1,500-4,500 rpm; 2.0L Nu MPi I4 produced 147 hp (110 kW) at 6,200 rpm and 132 lb·ft (179 N·m) at 4,500 rpm; 1.6L Smartstream G1.6 GDi PHEV I4 produced 139 hp (104 kW) at 5,700 rpm and 195 lb·ft (265 N·m); 1.6L Smartstream D1.6 CRDi I4 produced 134 hp (100 kW) at 4,000 rpm and 236 lb·ft (320 N·m) at 2,000-2,250 rpm; Transmissions: 6-speed automatic; 6-speed DCT; 7-speed DCT; 6-speed manual.

2018-present Kia Cerato repair manual

2018-present Kia Cerato wiring diagrams

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