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Maintenance
Replace the filter according to the
Maintenance Schedule.
If the vehicle is operated in extremelydusty or sandy areas, replace the ele-ment more often than the usual recom-
mended intervals. (Refer to“Maintenance under severe usage condi-tions” in this section.)
G170100ASA Filter inspection The climate control air filter should be replaced according to the maintenance
schedule. If the vehicle is operated in
severely air-polluted cities or on dusty
rough roads for a long period, it should
be inspected more frequently. However, it
should be inspected when the air flow
volume rapidly drops. When you clean
the climate control air filter, clean it by
performing the following procedure, and
be careful to avoid damaging other com-
ponents. G170200ASA Filter replacement
1. With the glove box open, remove the
stoppers on both sides to allow the
glove box to hang freely on the hinges.
CAUTION
Do not drive with the air cleaner
removed; this will cause exces-sive engine wear.
When removing the air cleaner fil- ter, be careful that dust or dirt
does not enter the air intake, ordamage may result.
Use a KIA genuine part. Using non-genuine parts could damagethe air flow sensor or turbocharg-
er.
CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER (IF EQUIPPED)
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