2005 KIA Rio maintenance

Scheduled Maintenance ServiceAfter 96 months or 192,000 km (60,000 miles)
continue to follow the prescribed maintenance
intervals.Maintenance7-4
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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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Owner Maintenance PrecautionsImproper or incomplete service may result in
problems. This section gives instructions only for the
maintenance items that are easy to perform.As explained earlier in this section, several procedures
can be done only by an Kia Authorized Dealer with
special tools.
Improper owner maintenance during the warranty
period may affect warranty coverage. For details, read
the separate Kia Warranty and Consumer Information
Manual provided with the vehicle. If you’re unsure
about any servicing or maintenance procedure, have it
done by an Authorized Kia Dealer.
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WARNING -Maintenance Work
Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can
be dangerous. You can be seriously injured
while performing some maintenance
procedures. If you lack sufficient knowledge,
experience or the proper tools and equipment
to do the work, have it done by an Authorized
Kia Dealer.
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