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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - EXCEPT AUSTRALIA
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace. R : Replace or change. *1
: Adjust alternator and power steering (and water pump drive belt) and air conditioner drive belt (if equipped).
Inspect and if necessary correct or replace.
*2 : Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before starting a long trip.
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE ITEM
Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles)
Inspect every 90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 48 months
Diesel
Replace every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 12 momths
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Miles×1,000 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Km×1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
Drive belts *1 Gasoline I I I I I I I I
Diesel I I I I
Engine oil and engine Gasoline R R R R R R R R
oil filter *2 For Europe R R R R R R R R
Except Europe
Engine timing belt Gasoline
I R
Diesel IR
Air cleaner element I R I R I R I R
Spark plugs (Gasoline) For Europe R R R R
Except Europe
Valve clearance 2.0L Gasoline
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap
I I I I
Vacuum and crankcase ventilation hoses I I I I Fuel filter
Gasoline RR
Diesel R R R R
Fuel lines and hoses I I I I I I I I

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OWNER MAINTENANCE
Owner maintenance schedule
The following lists are vehicle checks and inspections that should be per-
formed by the owner or an
Authorized Kia Dealer at the fre-quencies indicated to help ensure
safe, dependable operation of your
vehicle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your deal-
er as soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance Checks
are generally not covered by war-
ranties and you may be charged for
labor, parts and lubricants used.
When you stop for fuel:
Check the engine oil level.
Check coolant level in coolant reservoir.
Check the windshield washer fluid level.
Look for low or under-inflated tyres.
While operating your vehicle:
Note any changes in the sound ofthe exhaust or any smell of
exhaust fumes in the vehicle.
Check for vibrations in the steering wheel. Notice any increased steer-
ing effort or looseness in the steer-
ing wheel, or change in its straight-ahead position.
Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or “pulls” to one side
when traveling on smooth, levelroad.
When stopping, listen and check for strange sounds, pulling to one
side, increased brake pedal travel
or “hard-to-push” brake pedal.
If any slipping or changes in the operation of your transaxle occurs,
check the transaxle fluid level.
Check automatic transaxle P (Park) function.
Check parking brake.
Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air conditioning system after use is
normal).
WARNING
Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level when the
engine is hot. Scalding hot
coolant and steam may blow out
under pressure. This could
cause serious injury.

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ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
Checking the engine oil level
1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating tempera-
ture.
3. Turn the engine off and wait for a few minutes (about 5 minutes) for
the oil to return to the oil pan.
4. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean, and re-insert it fully.
5. Pull the dipstick out again and check the level. The level should
be between F and L. If it is near or at L, add enough oil to
bring the level to F.
Do not overfill.
Use only the specified engine oil.
(Refer to “Recommended Lubricants” later in this section.)
Changing the engine oil and filter Change engine oil and filter accord- ing to the Scheduled Maintenance atthe beginning of this section.
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WARNING
Used engine oil may cause irri- tation or cancer of the skin if left
in contact with the skin for pro-
longed periods of time. Used
engine oil contains chemicals
that have caused cancer in lab-
oratory animals. Always protect
your skin by washing your
hands thoroughly with soap and
warm water as soon as possibleafter handling used oil.

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7. Install the oil filter and tighten it.(Refer to the oil filter caution label
for tightening instructions.)
8. Install a new washer on the drain plug. Don’t use an old washer
repeatedly.
9. Replace the drain plug after the oil has thoroughly drained. Torque the
10. Refill the engine with new oil to the F mark on the dipstick. Do not
overfill.
11. Reinstall the oil filler cap secure- ly.
12. Start the engine and inspect around the oil filter seal for leaks.
Stop the engine.
13. Check the oil level and fill to the F mark as necessary.Oil capacity
■1.6 L Gasoline Engine
With filter change : 3.3 litres (3.5 US qt.)Without filter change :3.0 litres (3.2 US qt.)
■ 2.0 L Gasoline Engine
With filter change :4.0 litres (4.2 US qt.)Without filter change :3.7 litres (3.9 US qt.)
■ 1.5 L Diesel Engine
With filter change :5.3 litres (5.6 US qt.)Without filter change :4.8 litres (5.07 US qt.)
■ 2.0 L Diesel Engine
With filter change :5.9 litres (6.2 US qt.)Without filter change :5.4 litres (5.7 US qt.)
Use only the specified Service
Grade engine oil. (Refer to “Recommended Lubricants” later inthis section.)
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Checking the parking brake
Check the stroke of the parking
brake by counting the number of
“clicks’’ heard while fully applying it
from the released position. Also, the
parking brake alone should securely
hold the vehicle on a fairly steep
grade. If the stroke is more or less
than specified, have the parking
brake adjusted by an Authorized Kia
Dealer.
Stroke : 7~8 “clicks’’ at a force of
20 kg (44 lbs, 196 N).
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PARKING BRAKE
CAUTION
Do not allow brake/clutch fluid
to contact the vehicle's bodypaint, as paint damage will result. Brake/clutch fluid, whichhas been exposed to open airfor an extended time shouldnever be used as its quality can- not be guaranteed. It should bethrown out. Don't put in thewrong kind of fluid. For exam- ple, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, inyour brake clutch system can damage brake clutch systemparts.

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MANUAL TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)
Checking the manual
transaxle oil level
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the fill/check plug on theside of the transaxle. 3. Verify that the oil level reaches the
bottom of the fill/check hole. Fill as
necessary.
If the oil level is low, check for leaks
before adding oil. Do not overfill. Useonly the specified manual transaxleoil. (Refer to “Recommended Lubricants” later in this section.)
4. Install a new washer on the fill/check plug and tighten the plug

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WARNING - Lifting your
vehicle
If you raise your vehicle, always
ensure that it is supported at all
four jacking or lift points for the
vehicle. Do not use jacks meant
for tyre changes. Use only lift
equipment specifically recom-
mended for doing maintenance
work under the vehicle. Place
the vehicle and lift equipment
on a hard, level surface capable
of supporting the full weight of
the vehicle without moving or
deforming. If the support is not
stable, the vehicle could fall andcause serious or fatal injuries.
Follow the instructions with the
lift device.
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Changing the manual transaxle oil
1. Raise and suitably support thevehicle.
2. Remove the drain plug on the bot-tom of the transaxle.
3. After the oil has drained complete- ly, install a new washer on the
plug, reinstall the drain plug and 4. Remove the fill/check plug on the
side of the transaxle.
5. Add oil through the fill/check hole until it reaches the bottom of the
fill/check hole.
6. Install a new washer on the fill/check plug.
7. Reinstall and tighten the fill/check

Use only the specified manual
transaxle oil. (Refer to“Recommended Lubricants’’ later in this section.)
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WARNING - Lifting your
vehicle
If you raise your vehicle, always
ensure that it is supported at all
four jacking or lift points for the
vehicle. Do not use jacks meant
for tyre changes. Use only lift
equipment specifically recom-
mended for doing maintenance
work under the vehicle. Place
the vehicle and lift equipment
on a hard, level surface capable
of supporting the full weight of
the vehicle without moving or
deforming. If the support is not
stable, the vehicle could fall andcause serious or fatal injuries.
Follow the instructions with the
lift device.
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2. Remove the drain plug located at
the bottom of the transaxle pan.
3. After the oil has drained complete- ly, install a new washer on the
plug, reinstall the drain plug, and
4. Lower the vehicle. 5. Remove the automatic transaxle
dipstick located near the centre of
the engine compartment bulkheadand, using a funnel, add the nec-
essary amount of automatic
transaxle fluid.
Use only the specified automatic
transaxle fluid. (Refer to"Recommended Lubricants" later in this section.)
✽✽ NOTICE
Do NOT overfill the automatic
transaxle reservoir. Doing so cancause a seal “blow out”, loss of fluid,and damage to the transaxle. If you
overfill the reservoir, you must drain
the excess prior to driving the vehi-
cle. It is likely that there will be fluid
left in the transaxle after draining,
especially if the front of the vehicle
was raised to remove the drain plug.
6. Check the fluid level. If necessary, add a small amount of fluid and
check the level again. Continue
this process until the level reads
within “HOT” range.
7. Replace the dipstick and properly dispose of the used transaxle fluid.
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