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7-1
MAINTENANCEMaintenance Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-5
Owner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10
Engine Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-13
Engine Oil and Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-14
Engine Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-16
Brakes and Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-20
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-21
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-22
Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-23
Lubricants and Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-26
Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-27
Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-28
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-31
Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-34
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-42
Lubricant Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-47
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEEngine Control systemI: Inspect these items and their related parts. If necessary,
Check the engine oil and coolant levels every week.
R: Replace or change.
NOTE :
Check the engine oil and coolant levels every week.
7-5
(1) Refer to the lubricant and coolant specifications in the Owner’s Manual.
(2) More frequent maintenance is required if driving under dusty conditions.
Kilometers or Time in Months, Whichever Comes First
km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104 112 120 128Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64
Engine oil & engine oil filter RR RRRRRRRRRR RRRR
Drive belts (tension)III I
Cooling system hoses & connectionsIIII I
Engine coolant II IIIRIIIIIRIIII
Fuel filterR
Fuel tank cap, lines and hosesII
Fuel tank air filterIRIR I
Air cleaner element II IIIRIIIIIRIIII
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
x 1,000
(1)
(1)
(2)
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Maintenance7-6Engine Control System (cont.)I: Inspect these items and their related parts. If necessary,
Check the engine oil and coolant levels every week.
R: Replace or change.
Kilometers or Time in Months, Whichever Comes First
km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104 112 120 128
Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64
Ignition wiresII
Spark plugsRR
Idle speedIIIII
Engine timing beltR
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
x 1,000
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Chassis and BodyI: Inspect these items and their related parts. If necessary,
Check the engine oil and coolant levels every week.
R: Replace or change.
7-7
(1) Refer to the lubricant and coolant specifications in the Owner’s Manual.
(3) More frequent maintenance is required if the vehicle is operated under any of the
following conditions.
a. Short-distance driving.
b. Driving on dusty roads.
c. Extensive idling or slow-speed driving in stop-and-go traffic.Kilometers or Time in Months, Whichever Comes First
km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104 112 120 128Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64
Air conditioner compressor operation &
IIIII
refrigerant amount (if equipped)
Exhaust pipes, heat shield & mountingsIIII IIII
Front suspension ball jointsIIII
Brakes/clutch fluidIIIIIIIRIIIIIIIR
Front brake pads & discsIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Rear brake pads & discs/drumsIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Parking brakeII III II I
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
x 1,000
(1)
(3)
(3)
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Maintenance7-8Chassis and Body (cont.)I: Inspect these items and their related parts. If necessary,
Check the engine oil and coolant levels every week.
R: Replace or change.
Kilometers or Time in Months, Whichever Comes First
km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104 112 120 128Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64
Brake lines & connections (including booster)IIIIIManual transaxle oil
IIIRIIIRIIIRIIIR
Clutch & brake pedal free playI IIIIIIIIII IIIII
Automatic transaxle fluid
IIIRIIIRIIIRIIIR
Chassis & underbody bolts & nuts
I IIIIIIIIII IIIII
Tire condition & inflation pressure
I IIIIIIIIII IIIII
Wheel alignmentInspect when abnormal condition noted
Tire rotationSteering operation & linkageI IIIIIIIIII IIIII
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
x 1,000
Rotate the tires every 12,000 km (1)
(1)
(4)
(1) Refer to the lubricant and coolant specifications in the Owner’s Manual.
(4) If necessary, rotate and balance the wheels.
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7-9 Chassis and Body(cont.)
I: Inspect these items and their related parts. If necessary,
Check the engine oil and coolant levels every week.
R: Replace or change.
Kilometers or Time in Months, Whichever Comes First
km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104 112 120 128Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64
P
ower steering fluid & linesIIIIIIIIDriveshaft dust boots
IIIII
Seat belts, buckles & anchors
IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Locks, hinges & hood latchLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
x 1,000
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Maintenance7-10Owner MaintenanceOwner Maintenance ScheduleA qualified service technician should perform these
vehicle inspections at the indicated intervals to ensure
safe and dependable operation.
Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized
Kia Dealer as soon as possible.
When refueling, check:
Engine oil level
Engine coolant level
Brake and clutch fluid level
Washer fluid level
CAUTION
Be careful when checking your engine coolant
level. The engine compartment will be hot and
you could be burned.
At least monthly:
Tire inflation pressures (cold)
Coolant level in reservoir (cold engine)
Every 6 months, check:
Power steering fluid level
Automatic transaxle fluid level
You can do the following scheduled maintenance items
if you have some mechanical ability, a few basic tools
and if you closely follow the directions in this manual.
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Engine Compartment
7-13
Engine coolant reservoir Radiator cap Engine oil fill capAir cleanerAuto transaxle fluid
dipstick (if equipped)Brake/clutch
fluid reservoir
Engine oil dipstick Windshield
washer
fluid
reservoir Power steering
fluid reservoir
(if equipped)Fuse box
Battery
2FDA604
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