2012 KIA PICANTO suspension

Maintenance
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75,000 km (50,000 miles) or 60months
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter - Except China, India, Middle East
❑ Inspect air conditioner refrigerant/compressor (if equipped)
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections
❑ Inspect brake fluid
❑ Inspect disc brakes and pads
❑ Inspect exhaust system
❑ Inspect front suspension ball joints
❑ Inspect parking brake
❑ Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots
❑ Inspect tyre (pressure & tread wear)
❑ Replace air cleaner filter - For China, India, Middle East
❑ Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter - Except Middle East, Brazil * 2
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
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❑
Replace engine oil and filter - For Middle East, Brazil * 2
(Every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 12months * 3
)
❑ Add fuel additives * 8
(Every 15,000 km or 12months - For Europe and New
Zealand, every 5,000 km or 6months - Except Europe and
New Zealand)

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Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72months
❑ Inspect air conditioner refrigerant/compressor (if equipped)
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections
❑ Inspect brake fluid
❑ Inspect disc brakes and pads
❑ Inspect drive belt * 1
❑
Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect exhaust system
❑ Inspect front suspension ball joints
❑ Inspect fuel filter * 6
❑
Inspect parking brake
❑ Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots
❑ Inspect tyre (pressure & tread wear)
(Continued)
(Continued)
❑ Replace air cleaner filter
❑ Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter - Except Middle East, Brazil * 2
❑
Replace engine oil and filter - For Middle East, Brazil * 2
(Every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 12months * 3
)
❑ Inspect cooling system
(At first, 60,000 km (40,000 miles) or 48months
after that, every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24months)
❑ Inspect valve clearance * 5
(Every 95,000 km (60,000 miles) or 48 months * 4
)
❑ Add fuel additives * 8
(Every 15,000 km or 12months - For Europe and New
Zealand, every 5,000 km or 6months - Except Europe and
New Zealand)

Maintenance
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105,000 km (70,000 miles) or 84months
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter - Except China, India, Middle East
❑ Inspect air conditioner refrigerant/compressor (if equipped)
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections
❑ Inspect brake fluid
❑ Inspect disc brakes and pads
❑ Inspect exhaust system
❑ Inspect front suspension ball joints
❑ Inspect parking brake
❑ Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots
❑ Inspect tyre (pressure & tread wear)
❑ Replace air cleaner filter - For China, India, Middle East
❑ Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)
(Continued)
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
(Continued)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter - Except Middle East, Brazil * 2
❑
Replace engine oil and filter - For Middle East, Brazil * 2
(Every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 12months * 3
)
❑ Add fuel additives * 8
(Every 15,000 km or 12months - For Europe and New
Zealand, every 5,000 km or 6months - Except Europe and
New Zealand)

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Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
120,000 km (80,000 miles) or 96months
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter - Except China, India, Middle East
❑ Inspect air conditioner refrigerant/compressor (if equipped)
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections
❑ Inspect brake fluid
❑ Inspect disc brakes and pads
❑ Inspect drive belt * 1
❑
Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect exhaust system
❑ Inspect front suspension ball joints
❑ Inspect fuel lines, hoses and connections
❑ Inspect parking brake
❑ Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots
❑ Inspect tyre (pressure & tread wear)
❑ Inspect automatic transaxle fluid (if equipped)
❑ Inspect manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)
❑ Inspect vapour hose and fuel filler cap
(Continued)
(Continued)
❑ Replace air cleaner filter - For China, India, Middle East
❑ Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter - Except Middle East, Brazil * 2
❑
Replace engine oil and filter - For Middle East, Brazil * 2
(Every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 12months * 3
)
❑ Replace fuel filter * 6
❑
Replace spark plugs
❑ Replace coolant * 7
(At first, 210,000 km (120,000 miles) or 120months
after that, every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24months * 4
)
❑ Inspect cooling system
(At first, 60,000 km (40,000 miles) or 48months
after that, every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24months)
❑ Add fuel additives * 8
(Every 15,000 km or 12months - For Europe and New
Zealand, every 5,000 km or 6months - Except Europe and
New Zealand)

Maintenance
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MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe driving conditions.
Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace
Maintenance itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance intervalsDriving condition
Engine oil and engine oil filter
Except MiddleEast, Brazil REvery 7,500 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months
A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
For Middle East, Brazil REvery 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months
Air cleaner filterRReplace more frequently
depending on the conditionC, E
Spark plugs RReplace more frequently
depending on the conditionA, B, H, I, K
Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)REvery 120,000 km (80,000 miles)C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
Automatic transaxle fluid (if equipped)REvery 90,000 km (60,000 miles)A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
Steering gear rack, linkage and bootsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, G
Front suspension ball jointsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, G

Maintenance
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Brake hoses and lines
Visually check for proper installation,
chafing, cracks, deterioration and any
leakage. Replace any deteriorated or
damaged parts immediately. Brake fluid
Check brake fluid level in the brake fluid
reservoir. The level should be between
“MIN” and “MAX” marks on the side of
the reservoir. Use only hydraulic brake
fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4specification.
Parking brake
Inspect the parking brake system includ-
ing the parking brake lever and cables. Rear brake drums and linings (if equipped)
Check the rear brake drums and linings
for scoring, burning, leaking fluid, broken
parts, and excessive wear. Brake discs, pads, calipers and
rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear, discs
for run out and wear, and calipers for fluid
leakage. Suspension mounting bolts
Check the suspension connections for
looseness or damage. Retighten to the
specified torque.
Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/lower arm ball joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine off,
check for excessive free-play in the
steering wheel.
Check the linkage for bends or damage.
Check the dust boots and ball joints for
deterioration, cracks, or damage.
Replace any damaged parts.
Drive shafts and boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and clamps
for cracks, deterioration, or damage.
Replace any damaged parts and, if nec-
essary, repack the grease.
Air conditioning refrigerant (if equipped)
Check the air conditioning lines and con-
nections for leakage and damage.