2015 KIA BORREGO Owners Manual

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While operating your vehicle:
Note any changes in the sound of theexhaust or any smell of exhaust fumes
in the vehicle.
Check for vibrations in the steering wheel. Notice any increased steering
effort or looseness in the steering
wheel, or change in its straight-aheadposition.
Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or “pulls” to one side when trav-
eling on smooth, level road.
When stopping, listen and check for unusual sounds, pulling to one side,
increased brake pedal travel or “hard-
to-push” brake pedal.
If any slipping or changes in the oper- ation of your transmission occurs,
check the transmission fluid level.
Check the automatic transmission P (Park) function.
Check the parking brake.
Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air condition-
ing system during or after use is nor-mal). G030103AHM
At least monthly:
Check the coolant level in the engine
coolant reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the stoplights, turn sig-
nals and hazard warning flashers.
Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare.
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At least twice a year (i.e., every Spring and Fall):
Check the radiator, heater and air con- ditioning 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. G030105AHM
At least once a year:
Clean the body and door drain holes.
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 the automatic transmission linkage and controls.
Clean the battery and terminals.
Check the brake fluid level.

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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICE
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Follow the Nor mal Maintenance Schedule
if the vehicle is usually operated where
none of the following conditions apply. If
any of the following conditions apply, fol-
low the Maintenance Under Severe
Usage Conditions.
Repeated short distance driving.
Driving in dusty conditions or sandy
areas.
Extensive use of brakes.
Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are being used.
Driving on rough or muddy roads.
Driving in mountainous areas.
Extended periods of idling or low speed operation.
Driving for a prolonged period in cold temperatures and/or extremely humid
climates.
More than 50% driving in heavy city traffic during hot weather above 32°C(90°F).
If your vehicle is operated under the
above conditions, you should inspect,replace or refill more frequently than thefollowing Normal Maintenance Schedule.
After 96 months or 120,000 km (80,000miles) continue to follow the prescribedmaintenance intervals.

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I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace. R : Replace or change. *1
: Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before starting a long trip.
* 2
: Middle East includes India, Libya, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sudan, Egypt and Iran.
* 3
: Driving in summer season temperature over 40 °C (104 °F - SAUDI, UAE, OMAN, KUWAIT, BAHRAIN, QATAR, IRAN, YEMEN ETC) or driv-
ing over 170 km/h (106 mile/h) must conform the severe driving condition.
* 4
: If good quality gasolines meet Europe Fuel standards (EN228) or equivalents including fuel additives is not available, one bottle of additive is
recommended. Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496
Miles×1,0001020304050607080
Km×1,000153045607590105120
Drive belts
GasolineFor EuropeII
Except EuropeIIII
DieselAt first, inspect at 80,000 km (50,000 miles) or 48 months
after that, every inspect 20,000 km (12,500 miles) or 12 months
Engine oil and engine oil filter * 1GasolineExcept Middle East* 2RRRRRRRR
For Middle East*2Replace every 10,000 km (6,250 miles) or 12 months * 3
DieselFor EuropeReplace every 20,000 km (12,500 miles) or 12 months
Except EuropeReplace every 10,000 km (6,200 miles) or 12 months
Fuel additives *4GasolineFor EuropeAdd every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months
Except EuropeAdd every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months
Air cleaner filterFor China, India, Middle East* 2RRRRRRRR
Except China, India, Middle East* 2IIRIIRII
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INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE ITEM

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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.* 5
: For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items.
* 6
: Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary. An authorized Kia dealer should perform the operation.
* 7
: For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items.
* 8
: If the diesel fuel specifications don't meet the European standards EN590, replace it more frequently.
Consult an authorized Kia dealer for details.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496
Miles×1,0001020304050607080
Km×1,000153045607590105120
Spark plugsGasolineReplace every 165,000 km (110,000 miles) or 120 months* 5
Valve clearance (3.8L)*6GasolineInspect every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 48 months* 7
Vapor hose and fuel filler capIIII
Fuel tank air filterGasolineIIRIIRII
Vacuum and crankcase
ventilation hosesGasolineII
Fuel filterGasolineRR
Fuel filter cartridge*8DieselRRRR
Fuel lines, hoses and connectionsIIIIIIII
Cooling systemInspect “Coolant level and leak” every day
Inspect “Water pump” when replacing the drive belt or timing belt
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE ITEM

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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.*9
: When adding coolant, use only deionized water or soft water 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.
* 10
: For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496
Miles×1,0001020304050607080
Km×1,000153045607590105120
Engine coolant * 9
For EuropeAt first, replace at 210,000 km (120,000 miles) or 120 months:
after that, replace every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months * 10
Except EuropeAt first, replace every 200,000 km (120,000 miles) or 120 months:
after that, replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 24 months * 10
Battery conditionIIIIIIII
All electrical systemsIIII
Brake lines, hoses and connectionsIIIIIIII
Brake pedalIIII
Parking brakeIIII
Brake fluidIIIIIIII
Disc brakes and padsIIIIIIII
Power steering fluid and hosesIIIIIIII
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INTERVALS
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I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace. R : Replace or change. * 11
: Transfer case oil and differential oil should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water.
* 12
: For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496
Miles×1,0001020304050607080
Km×1,000153045607590105120
Steering gear rack, linkage and bootsIIIIIIII
Driveshaft and bootsIIII
Tire (pressure & tread wear)IIIIIIII
Front suspension ball jointsIIIIIIII
Bolt and nuts on chassis and bodyIIIIIIII
Air conditioner refrigerant (if equipped)IIIIIIII
Air conditioner compressor (if equipped)IIIIIIII
Climate control air filter (if equipped)RRRRRRRR
Automatic transmission fluidGasolineII
DieselNo service, No check
Transfer case oil (4WD) * 11II
Front and rear differential oil * 11Inspect every 20,000 km (12,500 miles) and
replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) * 12
Propeller shaftIIII
Air leveling system air filter (if equipped)Replace every 60,000 km (40,000 miles) or 36 months
Air leveling system air spring (if equipped)Inspect every 20,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months
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INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE ITEM
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

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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 itemMaintenanceoperationMaintenance intervalsDriving
condition
Engine oil and engine oil filterGasolineExcept Middle East* 1REvery 7,500 km (4,600 miles) or 6 monthsA, B, C, D, E,
F, G, H, I, J
For Middle East* 1Every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months
DieselFor EuropeREvery 10,000 km (6,200 miles) or 6 months A, B, C, E, F,
G, H, I, J, K
Except EuropeEvery 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months
Air cleaner filterRReplace more frequently
depending on the conditionC, E
Spark plugsGasolineRReplace more frequently
depending on the conditionB, H
Front and rear differential oil REvery 20,000 km (12,500 miles)C, E, G, I
Steering gear rack, linkage and bootsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, G
Propeller shaftIEvery 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 monthsC, E
Front suspension ball jointsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, G
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: Middle East includes India, Libya, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sudan, Egypt and Iran.

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Severe driving conditions
A : Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 8 km (5 miles)
in normal temperature or less than 16 km (10 miles) in freez-
ing temperature.
B : Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long dis- tances.
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 : More than 50 % driving in heavy city traffic during hot
weather above 32°C (90°F)
G : Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads.
H : Towing a trailer or using a camper on roof rack.I:
Driving for patrol car, taxi, commercial car or vehicle towing
J : Driving over 170 km/h (106 mile/h)
K : Frequently driving in stop and go condition
Maintenance itemMaintenance operationMaintenance intervalsDriving
condition
Disc brakes and pads, calipers and rotorsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, G, H
Parking brakeIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, G, H
Driveshaft and bootsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, H
Climate control air filter (if equipped)RReplace more frequently
depending on the conditionC, E
Automatic transmission fluidFor EuropeREvery 90,000 km (56,250 miles)A, C, E, F, G, IExcept EuropeEvery 100,000 km (60,000 miles)