2005 KIA Rio service

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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 ServicesYou should exercise the utmost care to prevent damage
to your vehicle and/or injury to yourself whenever
performing any maintenance or inspection procedures.
Should you have any doubts concerning the inspection
or servicing of your vehicle, we strongly recommend
that you have an Authorized Kia Dealer perform this
work.
An Authorized Kia Dealer has factory-trained
technicians and genuine Kia parts to service your
vehicle properly. For expert advice and quality service,
see an Authorized Kia Dealer.
Inadequate, incomplete or insufficient servicing may
result in operational problems with your vehicle that
could lead to vehicle damage, an accident or personal
injury.
Owner’s ResponsibilityMaintenance Service and Record Retention are the
owner’s responsibility.
You should retain documents to show that proper
maintenance has been performed on your vehicle in
accordance with the scheduled maintenance service
charts shown on the following pages. You need this
information to be able to establish your compliance
with the servicing and maintenance requirements of
your Kia warranties.
Detailed warranty information is provided in your
Warranty and Consumer Information Manual. Repairs
and adjustments required as a result of improper
maintenance or a lack of required maintenance are not
covered.
We recommend that such maintenance be performed
by an Authorized Kia Dealer using genuine Kia parts.
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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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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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Battery MaintenanceFor best battery service:
 Keep the battery securely mounted.
 Keep the battery top clean and dry.
 Keep the terminals and connections clean, tight, and
coated with petroleum jelly or terminal grease.
 Immediately rinse any spilled electrolyte from the
battery with a solution of water and baking soda.
 If the vehicle is not going to be used for an extended
period of time, disconnect the battery cables.Maintenance7-32Battery Recharging
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free, calcium-based
battery.
 If the battery becomes discharged in a short time
(headlights or interior lights were left on while the
vehicle was not in use), recharge it by slow (trickle)
charging for 10 hours.
 If the battery gradually discharges because of high
electric load while the vehicle is being used,
recharge it at 20-30A for two hours.
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Temperature – A, B and C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to generate heat and to
dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperatures can cause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. Grade C
corresponds to a level of performance that all
passenger vehicle tires must meet under the Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades A and
B represent higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel than the maximum required by
law.
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Tread Wear
The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one-and-a-half
times as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use. Variations in driving
habits, service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate may significantly affect
performance.
Traction – A, B and C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A, B
and C, and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
WARNING -Tire Temperature
The temperature grade for a tire is established
for a tire that is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat build-up and
possible sudden tire failure. This can cause loss
of vehicle control and death or personal injury.
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Lubricant SpecificationsRecommended LubricantsTo help achieve proper engine and powertrain
performance and durability, use only lubricants of the
proper quality. The correct lubricants also help
promote engine efficiency which results in improved
fuel economy.Engine oils labeled Energy Conserving Oil are now
available. Along with other additional benefits, they
contribute to fuel economy by reducing the amount of
fuel necessary to overcome engine friction. Often,
these improvements are difficult to measure in
everyday driving, but in a year’s time they can offer
significant cost and energy savings.
These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.
Lubricant Classification
Engine oil *1
API Service SJ, SL or above, ILSAC GF-3 or above
Manual transaxle oil API Service GL-4 (SAE 75W-85)
Automatic transaxle fluid SK ATF SP-III or DIAMOND ATF SP-III
Power steering fluid PSF-III
Brake/clutch fluid SAEJ1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
*¹ Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.
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