Features of your vehicle
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✽NOTICE
• Replace the filter according to the Maintenance Schedule.
If the car is being driven in severe
conditions such as dusty, rough roads,
more frequent climate control air fil-
ter inspections and changes are
required.
• When the air flow rate suddenly
decreases, we recommend that the
system be checked by an authorised
Kia dealer.Checking the amount of air con-
ditioner refrigerant and compres-sor lubricant
When the amount of refrigerant is low,
the performance of the air conditioning is
reduced. Overfilling also has a bad influ-ence on the air conditioning system.
Therefore, if abnormal operation is
found, we recommend that the system be
inspected by an authorised Kia dealer.
*: Your vehicle is filled with R-134a or R-1234yf according to the regulation in
your country at the time of producing.
You can find out which air conditioning
refrigerant is applied your vehicle at
the label inside of bonnet. Refer to sec-
tion 8 for more detail location of air
conditioning refrigerant label.
WARNING - Vehicles
equipped with R-1234yf*
Because the refrigerant
is mildly inflammable
and at very high pres-
sure, the air conditioning
system should only be
serviced by trained and
certified technicians. It is
important that the cor- rect type and amount of
oil and refrigerant is used.
Otherwise, it may cause damage to
the vehicle and personal injury.
WARNING - Vehicles
equipped with R-134a*
Because the refrigerant
is at very high pressure,the air conditioning sys-
tem should only be
serviced by trained and
certified technicians. It is important that the correct type and amount of
oil and refrigerant is used.
Otherwise, it may cause damage to
the vehicle and personal injury.
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Driving your vehicle
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Driving in flooded areas
Avoid driving through flooded areas
unless you are sure the water is no high-
er than the bottom of the wheel hub.
Drive through any water slowly. Allowadequate stopping distance because
brake performance may be affected.
After driving through water, dry the
brakes by gently applying them several
times whilst the vehicle is moving slowly.
Driving off-road
Drive carefully off-road because your
vehicle may be damaged by rocks or
roots of trees. Become familiar with the
off-road conditions where you are going
to drive before you begin driving. Highway driving
Tyres
Adjust the tyre inflation pressures to
specification. Low tyre inflation pressures
will result in overheating and possible
failure of the tyres.
Avoid using worn or damaged tyres
which may result in reduced traction or
tyre failure.
✽✽
NOTICE
Never exceed the maximum tyre infla-
tion pressure shown on the tyres.
Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil
High speed travel consumes more fuel
than urban motoring. Do not forget to
check both engine coolant and engineoil.
Drive belt
A loose or damaged drive belt may result
in overheating of the engine.
WARNING
Underinflated or overinflated tyres can cause poor handling,
loss of vehicle control, and sud-den tyre failure leading to acci-
dents, injuries, and even death.
Always check the tyres for proper
inflation before driving. For prop-
er tyre pressures, refer to section
8, “Tyres and wheels”.
(Continued)
(Continued)
Driving on tyres with no or insuf-ficient tread is dangerous. Worn- out tyres can result in loss of
vehicle control, collisions, injury,
and even death. Worn-out tyresshould be replaced as soon as
possible and should never be
used for driving. Always check
the tyre tread before driving your
vehicle. For further information
and tread limits, refer to section
7, “Tyres and wheels”.
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Maintenance
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Maintenance services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6 Owner’s responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Owner maintenance precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Engine compartment precautions (Diesel engine). . . 7-7
Owner maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9 Owner maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Scheduled maintenance service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11 For Europe, Except Russia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Except Russia, for Russia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . . 7-35
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38 Checking the engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38
Changing the engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40 Checking the coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40
Changing the coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42
Brake/clutch fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43 Checking the brake/clutch fluid level. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44 Checking the washer fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44
Parking brake - hand type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44 Checking the parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44
Fuel filter (for Diesel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45 Draining water from fuel filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45 Extracting air from the fuel filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45
Air cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46 Filter replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46
Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48 Filter inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48
Filter replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50 Blade inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50
Blade replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50
Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-53 For best battery service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-53
Battery capacity label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-54
Battery recharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-54
Reset items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-55
Tyres and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-56 Tyre care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-56
Recommended cold tyre inflation pressures . . . . . . . 7-56
Checking tyre inflation pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-58
Tyre rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-59
Wheel alignment and tyre balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-60
Tyre replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-60
Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-62
Tyre traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-62
Tyre maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-62
Tyre sidewall labeling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-62
Low aspect ratio tyre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-66
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Maintenance
OWNER MAINTENANCE
We recommend that the following lists
are vehicle checks and inspections that
should be performed by the owner or an
authorised Kia dealer at the frequencies
indicated to help ensure safe, depend-
able operation of your vehicle.
If you have any question, we recommend
that you consult an authorised Kia deal-
er.
These Owner Maintenance Checks are
generally not covered by warranties and
you may be charged for labour, parts and
lubricants used. Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop for fuel:
Check the engine oil level.
Check coolant level in coolant reser-
voir.
Check the windscreen washer fluid level.
Look for low or under-inflated tyres.
Check the radiator and condenser. Check if the front of the radiator and
condenser are clean and not blocked
with leaves, dirt or insects etc.
If any of the above parts are extremely
dirty or you are not sure of their condi-
tion, we recommend that you contact
an authorised Kia dealer.
Whilst 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-
elling 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 transaxle occurs, check
the transaxle fluid level.
Check manual transaxle operation, including clutch operation.
Check automatic transaxle/double clutch transmission P (Park) function.
Check parking brake.
Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air conditioning
system during or after use is normal).
WARNING
Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level when the
engine is hot. Scalding hot coolant
and steam may blow out under
pressure. This could cause burns
or other serious injury.
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Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR EUROPE, EXCEPT RUSSIA (CONT.)
30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect air conditioner refrigerant/compressor (if equipped)
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections
❑ Inspect brake pedal, clutch pedal (if equipped)
❑ Inspect all electrical system
❑ Inspect disc brakes and pads
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect exhaust system
❑ Inspect front suspension ball joints
❑ Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections (Diesel)
❑ Inspect parking brake (Hand type)
❑ Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots
❑ Inspect tyre (pressure & tread wear) (30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 12 months)
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
(Petrol T-GDI) (Every 15,000 km (10,000 miles))
❑ Replace brake/clutch fluid
❑ Replace climate control air filter
❑ Replace engine oil and filter (Diesel) * 1
*2
*3
* 5
(Continued)
(Continued)
❑
Replace engine oil and filter (Petrol) * 1
*4
*5
(30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 12 months)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter (Petrol T-GDI) * 1
*5
(Every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12months)
❑ Replace fuel filter cartridge (Diesel) * 6
❑ Add fuel additives (Petrol) * 12
(Every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12months)
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR EUROPE, EXCEPT RUSSIA (CONT.)
60,000 km (40,000 miles) or 48 months
❑ Inspect air conditioner refrigerant/compressor (if equipped)
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections
❑ Inspect brake pedal, clutch pedal (if equipped)
❑ Inspect all electrical system
❑ Inspect disc brakes and pads
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect exhaust system
❑ Inspect front suspension ball joints
❑ Inspect fuel filter (Petrol) * 7
❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter (Petrol, if equipped)
❑ Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
(Petrol, Diesel)
❑ Inspect manual transaxle fluid (if equipped) * 8
❑ Inspect parking brake (Hand type)
❑ Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots
❑ Inspect tyre (pressure & tread wear)(60,000 km (40,000 miles) or 24 months)
❑ Inspect vapour hose and fuel filler cap
❑ Inspect double clutch transmission fluid * 8
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
(Petrol T-GDI) (Every 15,000 km (10,000 miles))
(Continued)
(Continued)
❑ Inspect cooling system
(At first, 60,000 km (40,000 miles) or 48months
after that, every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24months)
❑ Inspect drive belt (Diesel) * 9
(At first, 90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 48months after that, every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24months)
❑ Replace air cleaner filter
❑ Replace brake/clutch fluid
❑ Replace climate control air filter
❑ Replace engine oil and filter (Diesel) * 1
*2
*3
* 5
❑ Replace engine oil and filter (Petrol) * 1
*4
*5
(60,000 km (40,000 miles) or 24 months)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter (Petrol T-GDI) * 1
*5
(Every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12months)
❑ Replace fuel filter cartridge (Diesel) * 6
❑ Replace spark plugs (Petrol - Nickel)
❑ Replace spark plugs (Petrol T-GDI - Iridium)
(Every 75,000 km (59,000 miles) or 60months)
❑ Add fuel additives (Petrol) * 12
(Every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12months)
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR EUROPE, EXCEPT RUSSIA (CONT.)
90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72 months
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect air conditioner refrigerant/compressor (if equipped)
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections
❑ Inspect brake pedal, clutch pedal (if equipped)
❑ Inspect all electrical system
❑ Inspect disc brakes and pads
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect exhaust system
❑ Inspect front suspension ball joints
❑ Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections (Diesel)
❑ Inspect parking brake (Hand type)
❑ Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots
❑ Inspect tyre (pressure & tread wear) (90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 36 months)
❑ Inspect valve clearance (Petrol) * 11
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
(Petrol T-GDI) (Every 15,000 km (10,000 miles))
❑ Inspect cooling system
(At first, 60,000 km (40,000 miles) or 48months
after that, every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24months)
(Continued)
(Continued)
❑ Inspect drive belt (Diesel) * 9
(At first, 90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 48months after that, every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24months)
❑ Inspect drive belt (Petrol) * 9
(At first, 90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72months after that, every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24months)
❑ Replace brake/clutch fluid
❑ Replace climate control air filter
❑ Replace engine oil and filter (Diesel) * 1
*2
*3
* 5
❑ Replace engine oil and filter (Petrol) * 1
*4
*5
(90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 36 months)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter (Petrol T-GDI) * 1
*5
(Every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12months)
❑ Replace fuel filter cartridge (Diesel) * 6
❑ Add fuel additives (Petrol) * 12
(Every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12months)
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR EUROPE, EXCEPT RUSSIA (CONT.)
120,000 km (80,000 miles) or 96 months
❑ Inspect air conditioner refrigerant/compressor (if equipped)
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections
❑ Inspect brake pedal, clutch pedal (if equipped)
❑ Inspect all electrical system
❑ Inspect disc brakes and pads
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect exhaust system
❑ Inspect front suspension ball joints
❑ Inspect fuel filter (Petrol) * 7
❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter (Petrol, if equipped)
❑ Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
(Petrol, Diesel)
❑ Inspect manual transaxle fluid (if equipped) * 8
❑ Inspect parking brake (Hand type)
❑ Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots
❑ Inspect tyre (pressure & tread wear)(120,000 km (80,000 miles) or 48 months)
❑ Inspect vapour hose and fuel filler cap
❑ Inspect double clutch transmission fluid * 8
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
(Petrol T-GDI) (Every 15,000 km (10,000 miles))
(Continued)
(Continued)
❑ Inspect cooling system
(At first, 60,000 km (40,000 miles) or 48months
after that, every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24months)
❑ Inspect drive belt (Diesel) * 9
(At first, 90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 48months after that, every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24months)
❑ Inspect drive belt (Petrol) * 9
(At first, 90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72months after that, every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24months)
❑ Replace air cleaner filter
❑ Replace brake/clutch fluid
❑ Replace climate control air filter
❑ Replace engine oil and filter (Diesel) * 1
*2
*3
* 5
❑ Replace engine oil and filter (Petrol) * 1
*4
*5
(120,000 km (80,000 miles) or 48 months)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter (Petrol T-GDI) * 1
*5
(Every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12months)
❑ Replace fuel filter cartridge (Diesel) * 6
❑ Replace spark plugs (Petrol - Nieckel)
❑ Add fuel additives (Petrol) * 12
(Every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12months)
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.
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