2014 KIA Carens battery

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Maintenance
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
ORP072002
1. Engine oil dipstick
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Engine coolant reservoir
4. Radiator cap
5. Brake/clutch* fluid reservoir
6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
7. Air cleaner
8. Positive battery terminal
9. Negative battery terminal
10. Fuse box
* : if equipped
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■NU 2.0L GDI
❈The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

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Maintenance
At least monthly:
Check the coolant level in theengine coolant reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flash-
ers.
Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare.
At least twice a year (i.e., every Spring and Fall) :
Check the radiator, heater and air conditioning hoses for leaks or
damage.
Check the windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean
the wiper blades with clean cloth
dampened with washer fluid.
Check the headlight alignment.
Check the muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear and function.
Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts.
At least once a year :
Clean the body and door drainholes.
Lubricate the door hinges and checks, and hood hinges.
Lubricate the door and hood locks and latches.
Lubricate the door rubber weather- strips.
Check the air conditioning system.
Check the power steering fluid level.
Inspect and lubricate automatic transaxle linkage and controls.
Clean the battery and terminals.
Check the brake/clutch fluid level.

Maintenance
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7
7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Rotate tires (every 7,500 miles or 12 months)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter
(7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *
2
(Every 7,500 miles or 12 months)
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.
15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑ Inspect front disc brake/pads, calipers and rotors
❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑ Rotate tires (every 7,500 miles or 12 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)
❑ Inspect rear disc brake/pads, parking brake
❑ Replace engine oil and filter
(15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *
2
(Every 7,500 miles or 12 months)
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.

711
Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
22,500 miles (36,000 km) or 18 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Rotate tires (every 7,500 miles or 12 months)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter
(22,500 miles (36,000 km) or 36 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *
2
(Every 7,500 miles or 12 months)
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.
30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months
❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑ Inspect front disc brake/pads, calipers and rotors
❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑ Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) fluid
❑ Inspect fuel filter *
1
❑Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) *1
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect rear disc brake/pads, parking brake
❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap, fuel tank
❑ Rotate tires (every 7,500 miles or 12 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)
❑ Replace air cleaner filter
❑ Replace engine oil and filter
(30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 48 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *
2
(Every 7,500 miles or 12 months)
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.

Maintenance
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7
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.
37,500 miles (60,000 km) or 30 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)
❑ Rotate tires (every 7,500 miles or 12 months)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter
(37,500 miles (60,000 km) or 60 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *
2
(Every 7,500 miles or 12 months)
45,000 miles (72,000 km) or 36 months
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑ Inspect front disc brake/pads, calipers and rotors
❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)
❑ Inspect rear disc brake/pads, parking brake
❑ Rotate tires (every 7,500 miles or 12 months)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter
(45,000 miles (72,000 km) or 72 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *
2
(Every 7,500 miles or 12 months)
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.

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Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
52,500 miles (84,000 km) or 42 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Rotate tires (every 7,500 miles or 12 months)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter
(52,500 miles (84,000 km) or 84 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *
2
(Every 7,500 miles or 12 months)
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.
60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months
❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑ Inspect drive belt *
3 (First, 60,000 miles or 72 months
after every 15,000 miles or 24 months)
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑ Inspect front disc brake/pads, calipers and rotors
❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑ Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) fluid
❑ Inspect fuel filter *
1
❑Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) *1
❑Inspect rear disc brake/pads, parking brake
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap, fuel tank
❑ Rotate tires (every 7,500 miles or 12 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)
❑ Replace air cleaner filter
(Continued)

Maintenance
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7
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
67,500 miles (108,000 km) or 54 months
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Rotate tires (every 7,500 miles or 12 months)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter
(67,500 miles (108,000 km) or 108 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *
2
(Every 7,500 miles or 12 months)
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.
(Continued)
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 96 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *
2
(Every 7,500 miles or 12 months)
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.

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Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
75,000 miles (120,000 km) or 60 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑ Inspect drive belt *
3 (First, 60,000 miles or 72 months
after every 15,000 miles or 24 months)
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑ Inspect front disc brake/pads, calipers and rotors
❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑ Inspect manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Rotate tires (every 7,500 miles or 12 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)
❑ Inspect rear disc brake/pads, parking brake
❑ Replace engine oil and filter
(75,000 miles (120,000 km) or 120 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *
2
(Every 7,500 miles or 12 months)
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.
82,500 miles (132,000 km) or 66 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Rotate tires (every 7,500 miles or 12 months)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter
(82,500 miles (132,000 km) or 132 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *
2
(Every 7,500 miles or 12 months)
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.