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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
R
R
R
R
I
I
I
I
I EVERY 6,000 km OR 6 MONTHS
MORE FREQUENTLY
MORE FREQUENTLY
EVERY 96,000 km
MORE FREQUENTLY
MORE FREQUENTLY
MORE FREQUENTLY
MORE FREQUENTLY
EVERY 12,000 km OR 6 MONTHSA, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K
C, E
B, H
A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I
C, D, G, H
C, D, G, H
C, D, G, H
C, D, E, F, G, H, I
C, D, E, F, GENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
AIR CLEANER ELEMENT
SPARK PLUGS
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
FRONT BRAKE DISC/PADS, CALIPERS
REAR BRAKE DISC/PADS
PARKING BRAKE
STEERING GEAR BOX, LINKAGE & BOOTS/
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT, UPPER ARM BSALL JOINT
DRIVE SHAFTS AND BOOTS
MAINTENANCE ITEM MAINTENANCE
OPERATION MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS DRIVING
CONDITION

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Maintenance
At least once a year:
Clean body and door drain holes.
Lubricate door hinges and checks, andhood hinges.
Lubricate door and hood locks and latches.
Lubricate door rubber weatherstrips.
Check the air conditioning system before the warm weather season.
Check the power steering fluid level.
Inspect and lubricate automatic transaxle linkage and controls.
Clean battery and terminals.
Check the brake fluid level.
Owner maintenance precautions
Improper or incomplete service may
result in problems. This section gives
instructions only for the maintenance
items that are easy to perform.
As explained earlier in this section, sev-
eral procedures can be done only by an
Authorized Kia Dealer with special tools.
Improper owner maintenance during
the warranty period may affect war-
ranty coverage. For details, read the
separate Kia Warranty & Consumer
Information Manual provided with the
vehicle. If you're unsure about any
servicing or maintenance procedure,
have it done by an Authorized Kia
Dealer.WARNING- Maintenance work
Performing maintenance work on
a vehicle can be dangerous. You
can be seriously injured while per-
forming some maintenance pro-
cedures. If you lack sufficient
knowledge and experience or the
proper tools and equipment to do
the work, have it done by an
Authorized Kia Dealer.
Working under the hood with the engine running is dangerous. It
becomes even more dangerous
when you wear jewelry or loose
clothing. These can become
entangled in moving parts and
result in injury. Always remove all
loose or hanging clothing and all
jewelry before working on the
engine.

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Maintenance
For best battery service:
Keep the battery securely mounted.
Keep the battery top clean and dry.
Keep the terminals and connectionsclean, tight, and coated with petroleum
jelly or terminal grease.
Rinse any spilled electrolyte from the battery immediately with a solution of
water and baking soda.
If the vehicle is not going to be used for an extended time, disconnect the bat-
tery cables.
Battery recharging
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,
calcium-based battery.
If the battery becomes discharged in ashort time (because, for example, the
headlights or interior lights were left on
while the vehicle was not in use),
recharge it by slow charging (trickle)
for 10 hours. If the battery gradually discharges
because of high electric load while the
vehicle is being used, recharge it at 20-
30A for two hours.
Items to be reset after the battery
has been discharged or the bat-
tery has been disconnected.
Clock (See Chapter 3)
Sunroof (See Chapter 3)
Trip computer (See Chapter 3)
Climate control system (See Chapter3)
Audio (See Chapter 3)
Power sliding door and power tailgate (See Chapter 3)
CAUTION
If you connect unauthorized elec-tronic devices to the battery, thebattery may be discharged. Neveruse unauthorized devices.
CAUTION
Before performing maintenance or recharging the battery, turn offall accessories and stop theengine.
The negative battery cable must be removed first and installed lastwhen the battery is disconnected.
WARNING- Recharging battery
When recharging the battery,
observe the following precautions:
The battery must be removed
from the vehicle and placed in an
area with good ventilation.
Do not allow cigarettes, sparks, or flame near the battery.
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Watch the battery during charg-ing, and stop or reduce the charg-
ing rate if the battery cells begin
gassing (boiling) violently or if
the temperature of the electrolyte
of any cell exceeds 49°C (120°F).
Wear eye protection when check- ing the battery during charging.
Disconnect the battery charger in the following order.
1. Turn off the battery charger main switch.
2. Unhook the negative clamp from the negative battery terminal.
3. Unhook the positive clamp from the positive battery terminal.

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Maintenance
3. Checking tire life (TIN : TireIdentification Number)
Any tires that are over 6 years, based
on the manufacturing date, tire
strength and performance, decline
with age naturally (even unused
spare tires). Therefore, the tires
(including the spare tire) should be
replaced by new ones. You can find
the manufacturing date on the tire
sidewall (possibly on the inside of the
wheel), displaying the DOT Code.
The DOT Code is a series of num-
bers on a tire consisting of numbers
and English letters. The manufactur-
ing date is designated by the last four
digits (characters) of the DOT code.
DOT : XXXX XXXX OOOO
The front part of the DOT means a
plant code number, tire size and
tread pattern and the last four num-
bers indicate week and year manu-
factured.
For example:
DOT XXXX XXXX 1613 represents
that the tire was produced in the 16th
week of 2013.
4. Tire ply composition and material
The number of layers or plies of rub-
ber-coated fabric in the tire. Tire
manufacturers also must indicate the
materials in the tire, which include
steel, nylon, polyester, and others.
The letter "R" means radial ply con-
struction; the letter "D" means diago-
nal or bias ply construction; and the
letter "B" means belted-bias ply con-
struction.
5. Maximum permissible inflationpressure
This number is the greatest amount
of air pressure that should be put in
the tire. Do not exceed the maximum
permissible inflation pressure. Refer
to the Tire and Loading Information
label for recommended inflation
pressure.
6. Maximum load rating
This number indicates the maximum
load in kilograms and pounds that
can be carried by the tire. When
replacing the tires on the vehicle,
always use a tire that has the same
load rating as the factory installed
tire.
7. Uniform tire quality grading
Quality grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between tread shoulder and maxi-
mum section width.
For example:
TREADWEAR 200
TRACTION AA
TEMPERATURE A
WARNING - Tire age
Tires degrade over time, even
when they are not being used.
Regardless of the remaining
tread, it is recommended that
tires generally be replaced after
six (6) years of normal service.
Heat caused by hot climates or
frequent high loading conditions
can accelerate the aging
process. Failure to follow this
warning can result in sudden tire
failure, which could lead to a
loss of control and an accident
involving serious injury or death.

Maintenance
42
6
Tread wear
The tread wear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified govern-
ment test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one-and-a-
half times as well on the government
course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions
of their use. However, performance
may differ from the norm because of
variations in driving habits, service
practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
These grades are molded on the
side-walls of passenger vehicle tires.
The tires available as standard or
optional equipment on Kia vehicles
may vary with respect to grade.
Traction - AA, A, B & C
The traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B and C. The
grades represent the tires ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on spec-
ified government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire marked
C may have poor traction perform-
ance.
Temperature -A, B & C
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B and C. The grades repre-
sent the tire’s resistance to the gen-
eration of heat and its ability to dissi-
pate heat when tested under con-
trolled conditions on a specified
indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can
cause the material of the tires to
degenerate and reduce tires life, and
excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tires failure. Grades A and B
represent higher levels of perform-
ance on the laboratory test wheel than
the minimum required by the law.
WARNING - Tire
temperature
The temperature grade for this
tire is established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat
build-up and possible sudden
tire failure. This can cause loss
of vehicle control and serious
injury or death.

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Maintenance
LUBRICANT
Recommended lubricants
To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and
durability, use only lubricants of the proper quality. The correct
lubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results in
improved fuel economy.
Engine oils labeled Energy Conserving Oil are now available.
Along with other additional benefits, they contribute to fuel
economy by reducing the amount of fuel necessary to over-
come engine friction. Often, these improvements are difficult to
measure in everyday driving, but in a year’s time, they can offer
significant cost and energy savings.
*1Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers.
*2If the API service SM engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to
use API service SL.
These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your
vehicle.
LubricantClassification
Engine oil *¹
(drain and refill)API Service SM*2,
ILSAC GF-4 or above
Automatic transaxle fluid
MICHANG ATF SP-IV
SK ATF SP-IV
NOCA ATF SP-IV
Kia genuine ATF SP-IV or other
brands meeting the above specifica-
tion approved by Kia motors corp.
Power steering fluidPSF-III
Brake fluidFMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4

Specifications
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CAPACITIES
LubricantVolume Classification
5.7 l (6.02 US qt.)
MICHANG ATF SP-IV, SK ATF SP-IV
Automatic transaxle fluid 7.8 l (8.24 US qt.) NOCA ATF SP-IV, Kia genuine ATF SP-IV or other brands
meeting the above specification approved by Kia motors corp.
Power steering 1.0 l (1.06 US qt.) PSF-III
Coolant 8.6 l(9.09 US qt.) Ethylene glycol base for aluminum radiator
Brake fluid 0.7~0.8
l
FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
(0.7~0.8 US qt.)
Fuel 75 l (19.8 US gal.) -
Engine oil *1
(drain and refill)
Recommended
(or equivalent) API Service SM*2, ILSAC GF-4 or above
*1Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the page 6-48.
*2If the API service SM engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use API service SL.

Index
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Lubricant ··················\
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·6-47Recommended lubricants ··················\
··················\
····· 6-47
Recommended SAE viscosity number ··················\
·· 6-48
Lubricants and fluids ··················\
··················\
··················\
6-18
Luggage net holder ··················\
··················\
··················\
3-176
Luggage rack, see roof rack ··················\
··················\
·····3-177
Lumbar support ··················\
··················\
··················\
········3-46
Main fuse ··················\
··················\
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·················6-26\
Maintenance Maintenance schedule ··················\
··················\
·············6-3
Maintenance services ··················\
··················\
············· 6-2
Owner maintenance ··················\
··················\
··············6-10
Tire maintenance ··················\
··················\
··················\
6-39
Maintenance schedule ··················\
··················\
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·6-3
Maintenance services ··················\
··················\
··················\
·6-2
Manual climate control system ··················\
··················\
3-147 Air conditioning ··················\
··················\
·················3-15\
2
Instrument panel ··················\
··················\
··················\
3-151
Outlet port locations ··················\
··················\
············3-149
Rear climate control ··················\
··················\
···········3-153
Mirrors ················\
··················\
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···3-108 Compass ················\
··················\
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··3-113, 3-121
Conversation mirror ··················\
··················\
············3-115
Day/night rearview mirror ··················\
··················\
·3-110
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) ··················\
···········3-110 Inside rearview mirror ··················\
··················\
········3-110
Outside rearview mirror ··················\
··················\
·····3-108
Neck restraints, see headrest ··················\
··············3-42, 3-48
Odometer ················\
··················\
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·················3-11\
7
Oil (Engine) ··················\
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··················\
·············6-13
Outside rearview mirror ··················\
··················\
···········3-108
Overheats ················\
··················\
··················\
··················\
···5-7
Overloading··················\
··················\
··················\
···············4-36
Owner maintenance ··················\
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·6-10
Parking brake ··················\
··················\
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···········4-15
Passenger's front air bag ··················\
··················\
············3-94
Power adjustable pedals ··················\
··················\
··············3-61
Power brakes ··················\
··················\
··················\
············4-14
Power outlet ··················\
··················\
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···········3-193
Power sliding door and power tailgate ··················\
·········3-17
Power steering ··················\
··················\
················3-106, 6-19
Power steering fluid level ··················\
··················\
···········6-19
Power window lock switch ··················\
··················\
········3-28
Pre-tensioner safety belt ··················\
··················\
············3-72
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