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Maintenance
OWNER MAINTENANCE 
The following lists are vehicle checks and
inspections that should be performed by
the owner or an authorized Kia dealer at
the frequencies indicated to help ensure
s

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At least monthly:
 Check the coolant level in the enginecoolant reservoir.
 Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the stoplights, turn sig-
nals and hazard warning flash

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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
192,000 km or 96 months
❑ Inspect air conditioning compressor, air conditioner refrigerant and
performance (if equipped)
❑ Inspect cooling syst

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240,000 km or 120 months
❑ Inspect air conditioning compressor, air conditioner refrigerant and
performance (if equipped)
❑ Inspect cooling system *1
❑Inspect drive belt *4
(Fir

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Maintenance
Air cleaner filter
A Genuine Kia air cleaner filter is recom-
mended when the filter is replaced.
Spark plugs 
Make sure to install new spark plugs of
the correct heat range.
Valve cle

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ENGINE COOLANT
Changing the engine oil and filter
Have engine oil and filter changed by an
authorized Kia dealer according to the
Maintenance Schedule at the beginning
of this section

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Maintenance
If the coolant level is low, add enough
specified coolant to provide protection
against freezing and corrosion. Bring the
level to F (MAX), but do not overfill. If fre-
quent coolant a

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Turn the engine off and wait until it cools
down. Use care when removing the radi-
ator cap. Wrap a thick towel around it,
and turn it counterclockwise slowly to the
first stop. Step
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