2015 KIA Sportage Owner's Manual

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Maintenance
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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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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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
R
R
I
I
I EVERY 6,000 km OR 6 MONTHS
EVERY 5,000 km OR 3 MONTHS
MORE FREQUENTLY
MORE FREQUENTLY
EVERY 120,000 km
EVERY 96,000 km
MORE FREQUENTLY
MORE FREQUENTLY
MORE FREQUENTLYA, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K
A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K
C, E
B, H
A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I
C, D, G, H
C, D, G, H
C, D, G, H ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER (GDI ENGINE)
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER (T-GDI ENGINE)
AIR CLEANER ELEMENT
SPARK PLUGS
MANUAL TRANSAXLE FLUID
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
FRONT BRAKE DISC/PADS, CALIPERS
REAR BRAKE DISC/PADS
PARKING BRAKE
MAINTENANCE ITEM MAINTENANCE
OPERATION MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS DRIVING
CONDITION

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Maintenance
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
A - Repeatedly driving shorts distanse of less than 8 km(5 miles) in normal temperature or less than 16 km
(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 materi- als or in very cold weather E - Driving in sandy areas
F - Driving in heavy traffic area over 32°C (90°F)
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 170 km/h (100 mph)
K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
I
I
R
R
R I MORE FREQUENTLY
EVERY 12,000 km OR 6 MONTHS
MORE FREQUENTLY
EVERY 120,000 km
EVERY 120,000 km
EVERY 12,000 km OR 6 MONTHSC, D, E, F, G, H, I
C, D, E, F, G
C, E
C, E, G, H, I, J
C, E, G, H, I, J
C, ESTEERING GEAR BOX, LINKAGE & BOOTS/
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT, UPPER ARM BSALL JOINT
DRIVE SHAFTS AND BOOTS
CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER
(FOR EVAPORATOR AND BLOWER UNIT)
TRANSFER CASE OIL (4WD) (1)
REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL (1)
PROPELLAR SHAFT
MAINTENANCE ITEM MAINTENANCE
OPERATION MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS DRIVING
CONDITION
(1) Transfer case Oil and Rear Axle Oil should be changed anytime they have abeen 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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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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G051600AAM
Brake/Clutch (if equipped)
fluid
Check the brake fluid level in the
brake fluid reservoir. The level should
be between “MIN” and “MAX” marks
on the side of the reservoir. Use only
hydraulic brake fluid conforming to
DOT 3 or DOT 4 specification.
G051700AUN
Parking brake
Inspect the parking brake system
including the parking brake lever (or
pedal) and cables.
G051900AUN
Brake discs, pads, calipers
and rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear,
discs for run out and wear, and
calipers for fluid leakage.
G052000AUN
Exhaust pipe and muffler
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes,
muffler and hangers for cracks, dete-
rioration, or damage. Start the
engine and listen carefully for any
exhaust gas leakage. Tighten con-
nections or replace parts as neces-
sary.
G052100AUN
Suspension mounting bolts
Check the suspension connections
for looseness or damage. Retighten
to the specified torque.
G052200AUN
Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/lower arm ball joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine
off, check for excessive free-play in
the steering wheel.
Check the linkage for bends or dam-
age. Check the dust boots and ball
joints for deterioration, cracks, or
damage. Replace any damaged
parts.
G052400AUN
Drive shafts and boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and
clamps for cracks, deterioration, or
damage. Replace any damaged
parts and, if necessary, repack the
grease.
G052500AUN
Air conditioning refrigerant
Check the air conditioning lines and
connections for leakage and dam-
age.