2014 KIA RIO HATCHBACK Owners Manual

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Maintenance
*1lnspect "Water Pump" when replacing the drive belt or timing belt.
*2Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free\
but peri-
odic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends on
fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow restriction,
surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc, replace the fuel filter imme-
diately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an authorized Kia
dealer for details.
*
4The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced excessively.
*
AIf TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-
ommended. Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer along with
information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
90,000 miles or 72 months
❑Inspect air conditioning compressor, air conditioner refrigerant and
performance (if equipped)
❑ Inspect cooling system *1
❑Inspect drive belt *4
(First 60,000 miles or 72 months after
every 15,000 miles or 24 months)
❑ Inspect drive shaft and boots
❑ Inspect fuel filter *2
❑Inspect fuel line, hoses and connection
❑Inspect fuel tank air filter *2
❑Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap
❑Inspect visually the following items
1) Battery condition
2) Brake fluid / clutch (if equipped) fluid
3) Brake lines, hoses and connections
4) Brake pedal and operation
5) Chassis/body nuts and bolts
6) Drum brake and linings (if equipped)
7) Disc brakes and pads (if equipped)
8) Exhaust pipe and muffler
9) Front suspension ball joints
10) Fuel tank, cap, lines and hoses
11) Lubricate all locks and hinges
12) Parking brakes
13) Steering operation and linkage
14) Suspension mounting bolts
(Continued)
(Continued)
❑ Replace air cleaner filter
❑Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(Every 7,500 miles or 12 months)
❑Add fuel additive *A
(Every 7,500 miles or 12 months)
❑Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear
(Every 7,500 miles or 12 months)

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(Continued)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(Every 7,500 miles or 12 months)
❑Add fuel additive *A
(Every 7,500 miles or 12 months)
❑Replace spark plugs (iridium coated),
(Every 100,000 miles or 120 months)
❑Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear
(Every 7,500 miles or 12 months)
*1lnspect "Water Pump" when replacing the drive belt or timing belt.
*4The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced excessively.
*
AIf TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-
ommended. Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer along with
information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
105,000 miles or 84 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect air conditioning compressor, air conditioner refrigerant and
performance (if equipped)
❑ Inspect cooling system *1
❑Inspect drive belt *4
(First 60,000 miles or 72 months after
every 15,000 miles or 24 months)
❑ Inspect drive shaft and boots
❑Inspect manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)
(Every 37,500 miles (60,000 km) or 48 months)
❑ Inspect visually the following items
1) Battery condition
2) Brake fluid / clutch (if equipped) fluid
3) Brake lines, hoses and connections
4) Brake pedal and operation
5) Chassis/body nuts and bolts
6) Drum brake and linings (if equipped)
7) Disc brakes and pads (if equipped)
8) Exhaust pipe and muffler
9) Front suspension ball joints
10) Fuel tank, cap, lines and hoses
11) Lubricate all locks and hinges
12) Parking brakes
13) Steering operation and linkage
14) Suspension mounting bolts
(Continued)

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Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
120,000 miles or 96 months
❑Inspect air conditioning compressor, air conditioner refrigerant and
performance (if equipped)
❑ Inspect cooling system *1
❑Inspect drive belt *4
(First 60,000 miles or 72 months after
every 15,000 miles or 24 months)
❑ Inspect drive shaft and boots
❑ Inspect fuel filter *2
❑Inspect fuel line, hoses and connection
❑Inspect fuel tank air filter *2
❑Inspect valve clearance *3
❑Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap
❑Inspect visually the following items
1) Battery condition
2) Brake fluid / clutch (if equipped) fluid
3) Brake lines, hoses and connections
4) Brake pedal and operation
5) Chassis/body nuts and bolts
6) Drum brake and linings (if equipped)
7) Disc brakes and pads (if equipped)
8) Exhaust pipe and muffler
9) Front suspension ball joints
10) Fuel tank, cap, lines and hoses
11) Lubricate all locks and hinges
12) Parking brakes
(Continued)
(Continued)
13) Steering operation and linkage
14) Suspension mounting bolts
❑ Replace air cleaner filter
❑Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)
❑Replace engine coolant*5
(First, 120,000 miles or 120 months
after every 30,000 miles or 24 months)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter
(Every 7,500 miles or 12 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *A (Every 7,500 miles or 12 months)
❑Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear
(Every 7,500 miles or 12 months)
*1lnspect "Water Pump" when replacing the drive belt or timing belt.
*2Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free\
but peri-
odic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends on
fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow restriction,
surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc, replace the fuel filter imme-
diately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an authorized Kia
dealer for details.
*
3Inspect for excessive tappet noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if nec-
essary.
*
4The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced excessively.
*
5When replacing coolant, use only a qualified coolant additive for your vehicle and never mix hard water in the coolant filled at the factory.
An improper coolant mixture can result in serious malfunction or engine damage.
*
AIf TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-
ommended. Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer along with
information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.

Maintenance
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7
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
135,000 miles or 108 months
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect air conditioning compressor, air conditioner refrigerant and
performance (if equipped)
❑ Inspect cooling system *1
❑Inspect drive belt *4
(First 60,000 miles or 72 months after
every 15,000 miles or 24 months)
❑ Inspect drive shaft and boots
❑ Inspect visually the following items
1) Battery condition
2) Brake fluid / clutch (if equipped) fluid
3) Brake lines, hoses and connections
4) Brake pedal and operation
5) Chassis/body nuts and bolts
6) Drum brake and linings (if equipped)
7) Disc brakes and pads (if equipped)
8) Exhaust pipe and muffler
9) Front suspension ball joints
10) Fuel tank, cap, lines and hoses
11) Lubricate all locks and hinges
12) Parking brakes
13) Steering operation and linkage
14) Suspension mounting bolts
(Continued)
(Continued)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(Every 7,500 miles or 12 months)
❑Add fuel additive *A
(Every 7,500 miles or 12 months)
❑Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear
(Every 7,500 miles or 12 months)
*1lnspect "Water Pump" when replacing the drive belt or timing belt.
*4The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced excessively.
*
AIf TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-
ommended. Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer along with
information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.

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Maintenance
150,000 miles or 120 months
❑Inspect air conditioning compressor, air conditioner refrigerant and
performance (if equipped)
❑ Inspect cooling system *1
❑Inspect drive belt *4
(First 60,000 miles or 72 months after
every 15,000 miles or 24 months)
❑ Inspect drive shaft and boots
❑ Inspect fuel filter *2
❑Inspect fuel line, hoses and connection
❑Inspect fuel tank air filter *2
❑Inspect manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)
(Every 37,500 miles (60,000 km) or 48 months)
❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap
❑Inspect visually the following items
1) Battery condition
2) Brake fluid / clutch (if equipped) fluid
3) Brake lines, hoses and connections
4) Brake pedal and operation
5) Chassis/body nuts and bolts
6) Drum brake and linings (if equipped)
7) Disc brakes and pads (if equipped)
8) Exhaust pipe and muffler
9) Front suspension ball joints
10) Fuel tank, cap, lines and hoses
11) Lubricate all locks and hinges
12) Parking brakes
(Continued)
(Continued)
13) Steering operation and linkage
14) Suspension mounting bolts
❑ Replace air cleaner filter
❑Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)
❑Replace engine coolant *5
(First 120,000 miles or 120 months
after every 30,000 miles or 24 months)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter
(Every 7,500 miles or 12 months)
❑Add fuel additive *A
(Every 7,500 miles or 12 months)
❑Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear
(Every 7,500 miles or 12 months)
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
*1lnspect "Water Pump" when replacing the drive belt or timing belt.
*2Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free\
but peri-
odic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends on
fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow restriction,
surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc, replace the fuel filter imme-
diately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an authorized Kia
dealer for details.
*
4The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced excessively.
*
5When replacing coolant, use only a qualified coolant additive for your vehicle and never mix hard water in the coolant filled at the factory.
An improper coolant mixture can result in serious malfunction or engine damage.
*
AIf TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-
ommended. Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer along with
information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.

Maintenance
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7
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
No check, No service required
❑ Automatic transaxle fluid (if equipped)

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Maintenance
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under severe driving conditions. Refer
to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if neces\
sary
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCEOPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVALSDRIVING
CONDITION
ENGINE OIL AND FILTERREVERY 3,750 miles OR 6 MONTHSA, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K
AIR CLEANER FILTERRMORE FREQUENTLYC, E
SPARK PLUGSRMORE FREQUENTLYA, B, H, I, K
DISC BRAKE/ PADS,
CALIPERS AND ROTORSRMORE FREQUENTLYC, D, G, H
REAR BRAKE DRUMS/ LININGS,
PARKING BRAKERMORE FREQUENTLYC, D, G, H
STEERING GEAR BOX, LINKAGE & BOOTS/
LOWER
ARM BALL JOINT, UPPER ARM BSALL JOINTIMORE FREQUENTLYC, D, E, F, G, H, I
DRIVE SHAFTS AND BOOTSIEVERY 7,500 miles OR 6 MONTHSC, D, E, F, G, H, I

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MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCE
OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVALSDRIVING
CONDITION
MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL*REVERY 80,000 milesC, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID*REVERY 60,000 milesA, C, E, F, G, H, I
CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER
(FOR EVAPORATOR AND BLOWER UNIT)RMORE FREQUENTLYC, E
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
A - Repeatedly driving shorts distances of less than 5 miles in normal
temperature or less than 10 miles in freezing temperature
B - Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
C - Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread roads
D - Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather E - Driving in sandy areas
F - Driving in heavy traffic area over 90°F (32°C)
G - Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road
H - Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack
I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle towing
J - Driving over 100 MPH
K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
* : if equipped