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Chart symbols:
I- Inspect these items and their related parts. If necessary, correct, clean, refill, adjust or replace.
R- Replace or change.
L- Lubricate.
(1) Refer

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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 Deal

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At least monthly:
• Check coolant level in the engine
coolant reservoir.
• Check the operation of all exterior
lights, including the stoplights, turn
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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 temper

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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM   
The high-pressure cooling system
has a reservoir filled with year-round
antifreeze coolant. The reservoir is
filled at the factory.
Check th

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Check the condition and connections
of all cooling system hoses and
heater hoses. Replace any swollen
or deteriorated hoses.
The coolant level should be filled
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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

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POWER STEERING 
Checking the power steering
fluid level  
With the vehicle on level ground,
check the fluid level in the power
steering reservoir periodically. The
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