2015 KIA Sportage maintenance schedule

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Maintenance
Kilometers or time in months, whichever comes first
× 1,000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180 192
# Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96
Engine oil and oil filter (GDI engine)
Engine oil and oil filter (T-GDI engine)
Add fuel additive (1)
Fuel filter (2) I I I I
Fuel tank/cap/canister/fuel line/ II II
fuel hoses/connections/vapor hose
Fuel tank air filer (CCV filter) (2) II II
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
Replace every 12,000 km or 12 months
At first, replace at 5,000 km or 6 months, after that, every 8,000 km or 6 months,
Add every 12,000 km or 12 months
(1) If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is recommended. Additives ars available from your authorized Kia dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
(2) Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free\
but periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow restric-
tion, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc, replace the fuel filter immediately regardless of mainte-
nance schedule and consult an authorized Kia dealer for details.
The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission control and performance. Keep
receipts for all vehicle emission services to protect your warranty. Where both kilometrage and time are shown, the
frequency of service is determined by whichever occurs first.
R : Replace or change I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

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Kilometers or time in months, whichever comes first
× 1,000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180 192
# Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96
Vaccum hoses I I I I I I IIIIIII III
Air cleaner element I I I R I I I R I I I R I I I R
Spark plugs (GDI engine) R
Spark plugs (T-GDI engine) R R
Valve clearance (3) II
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
(3) Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary. A qualified technician should perform the operation.
R : Replace or change I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
MAINTENANCEINTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
R : Replace or change I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
* if equipped
(4) The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced excessively.
(5) When adding coolant, use only deionizes water or soft water for your vehicle and never mix hard water in the coolant filled at the factory.
An inproper coolant mixture can result in serious maifunction or engine damage.
Kilometers or time in months, whichever comes first
× 1,000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180 192
# Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96
Drive belts (4)
Engine coolant (5)
Cooling system hoses & connections I I I I I I IIIIIII III
Manual transaxle fluid I I I
Automatic transaxle fluid I I I
Brake/clutch* fluid I I I I
Brake lines/lines & connections IIIIIIII
(including booster)
Clutch* & brake pedal free play I I I I I I IIIIIII III
At first, inspect the drive belt at 96,000 km or 72 months;
after that, inspect it 24,000 km or 24 months
At first, replace at 192,000 km or 120 months;
after that, replace every 48,000 km or 24 months

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Kilometers or time in months, whichever comes first
× 1,000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180 192
# Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96
Front brake disc/pads, calipers I I I IIIII
Rear brake disc/pads I I I IIIII
Parking brake I I I I
Exhaust pipes, heat shield & mountings I I I IIIII
Front suspension ball jonts I I I IIIII
Steering gear box, linkage & boots/ IIIII IIIIIIII III
lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball joint
Drive shaft dust boots I I I IIIII
All latch, hinges and locks I I I IIIII
Battery condition I I I I I I IIIIIII III
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
R : Replace or change I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.

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Maintenance
Kilometers or time in months, whichever comes first
× 1,000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180 192
# Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96
Power steering fluid & lines* I I I IIIII
Climate contol air filter R R R RRRRR
Air conditioner compressor operation & IIIIIIII
refrigerant amount
Rotate tires I I I I I I IIIIIII III
Transfer case oil (4WD) (6) I I I
Rear differential oil (4WD) (7) I I I
Propellar shaft (4WD) I I I IIIII
Tire condition & inflation pressure I I I I I I IIIIIII III
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
R : Replace or change I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
* if equipped
(6) Transfer case oil should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water.
(7) Rear differential oil should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water.

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EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS
G050100AHM
Engine oil and filter
The engine oil and filter should be
changed at the intervals specified in
the maintenance schedule. If the
vehicle is being driven in severe con-
ditions, more frequent oil and filter
changes are required.
G050200AUN
Drive belts
Inspect all drive belts for evidence of
cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oil
saturation and replace if necessary.
Drive belts should be checked peri-
odically for proper tension and
adjusted as necessary.
G050300AUN
Fuel filter (cartridge)
A clogged filter can limit the speed at
which the vehicle may be driven,
damage the emission system and
cause multiple issues such as hard
starting. If an excessive amount of
foreign matter accumulates in the
fuel tank, the filter may require
replacement more frequently. After installing a new filter, run the
engine for several minutes, and
check for leaks at the connections.
Fuel filters should be installed by an
authorized Kia dealer.
G050400AUN-EU
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and con-
nections
Check the fuel lines, fuel hoses and
connections for leakage and dam-
age. Have an authorized Kia dealer
replace any damaged or leaking
parts immediately.
G050600AUN
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap
The vapor hose and fuel filler cap
should be inspected at those inter-
vals specified in the maintenance
schedule. Make sure that a new
vapor hose or fuel filler cap is cor-
rectly replaced.
G050700AUN
Vacuum crankcase ventilation
hoses
Inspect the surface of hoses for evi-
dence of heat and/or mechanical
damage. Hard and brittle rubber,
cracking, tears, cuts, abrasions, and
excessive swelling indicate deterio-
ration. Particular attention should be
paid to examine those hose surfaces
nearest to high heat sources, such
as the exhaust manifold.
Inspect the hose routing to assure
that the hoses do not come in con-
tact with any heat source, sharp
edges or moving component which
might cause heat damage or
mechanical wear. Inspect all hose
connections, such as clamps and
couplings, to make sure they are
secure, and that no leaks are pres-
ent. Hoses should be replaced
immediately if there is any evidence
of deterioration or damage.

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Maintenance
G050800AUN
Air cleaner filter
A Genuine Kia air cleaner filter is
recommended when the filter is
replaced.
G050900AUN
Spark plugs
Make sure to install new spark plugs
of the correct heat range.
G051000AHM
Valve clearance (if equipped)
Inspect for excessive valve noise
and/or engine vibration and adjust if
necessary. An authorized Kia dealer
should perform the operation.
G051100AHM
Cooling system
Check the cooling system compo-
nents, such as the radiator, coolant
reservoir, hoses and connections for
leakage and damage. Replace any
damaged parts.
G051200AUN
Coolant
The coolant should be changed at
the intervals specified in the mainte-
nance schedule.
G051400AUN
Automatic transaxle fluid
(if equipped)
Automatic transaxle fluid should not
be checked under normal usage
conditions.
But in severe conditions, the fluid
should be changed at an authorized
Kia dealer in accordance to the
scheduled maintenance at the begin-
ning of this section.
✽ ✽NOTICE
Automatic transaxle fluid color is
basically red.
As the vehicle is driven, the auto-
matic transaxle fluid will begin to
look darker.
It is normal condition and you
should not judge the need to replace
the fluid based upon the changed
color.
G051300AUN
Manual transaxle fluid
(if equipped)
Inspect the manual transaxle fluid
according to the maintenance sched-
ule.
G051500AUN
Brake hoses and lines
Visually check for proper installation,
chafing, cracks, deterioration and
any leakage. Replace any deteriorat-
ed or damaged parts immediately.
CAUTION- Transaxle
fluids
The use of a non-specified fluid
could result in transaxle mal-function and failure.

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❈ The actual feature may differ from the
illustration.
If it is near or at L, add enough oil to
bring the level to F. Do not overfill. Use a funnel to help prevent oil
from being spilled on engine com-
ponents.
Use only the specified engine oil.
(Refer to “Recommended lubricantsand capacities” in section 8.)
G060200BHM-EU
Changing the engine oil and
filter
Have engine oil and filter changed by
an authorized Kia dealer according
to the Maintenance Schedule at the
beginning of this section.
WARNING
Used engine oil may cause skin
irritation or cancer if left in con-
tact with the skin for prolonged
periods of time. Used engine oil
contains chemicals that have
caused cancer in laboratory
animals. Always protect your
skin by washing your hands
thoroughly with soap and warm
water as soon as possible after
handling used oil.OSL074103N
OSL071004N
GDI engine
T-GDI engine