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Maintenance
Brake discs, pads, calipers
and rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear,
discs for run out and wear, and
calipers for fluid leakage.
For more information on checking
the pads or lining wear limit, we rec-
ommend to refer to the Kia web site. (https://www
.kia-hotline.com)
Suspension mounting bolts
Check the suspension connections
for looseness or damage. Retighten
to the specified torque. 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 dam-
age. Replace any damaged parts.
Power steering pump, belt and hoses
Check the power steering pump and
hoses for leakage and damage.
Replace any damaged or leaking
parts immediately. Inspect the power
steering belt (or drive belt) for evi-
dence of cuts, cracks, excessive
wear, oiliness and proper tension.
Replace or adjust it if necessary.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.
Air conditioning refrigerant (if equipped)
Check the air conditioning lines and
connections for leakage and dam-
age.
Maintenance
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High-pressure washing
When using high-pressure wash-
ers, make sure to maintain suffi-
cient distance from the vehicle.
Insufficient clearance or excessive pressure can lead to component
damage or water penetration.
Do not spray the camera, sensors or its surrounding area directly with
a high pressure washer. Shock
applied from high pressure water
may cause the device to not oper-
ate normally.
Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or plastic covers) or
connectors as they may be dam-
aged if they come into contact with
high pressure water. Waxing
Wax the vehicle when water will no longer bead on the paint.
Always wash and dry the vehicle
before waxing. Use a good quality
liquid or paste wax, and follow the
manufacturer’s instructions. Wax all
metal trim to protect it and to main-
tain its luster.
Removing oil, tar, and similar materi-
als with a spot remover will usually
strip the wax from the finish. Be sure to
re-wax these areas even if the rest of
the vehicle does not yet need waxing.
Do not apply wax on embossed
unpainted unit, as it may tarnish theunit.
CAUTION
Water washing in the engine
compartment including highpressure water washing maycause the failure of electricalcircuits located in the engine compartment.
Never allow water or other liq- uids to come in contact withelectrical/electronic compo-nents inside the vehicle as this may damage them.
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Index
Emergency tailgate safety release..................................4-22
Emergency while driving ................................................7-3
Emission control system ................................................8-85
Crankcase emission control system ............................8-85
Evaporative emission control System ........................8-85
Exhaust emission control system ................................8-86
Engine ..............................................................................9-2
Engine compartment..................................................2-6,8-3
Engine coolant ..............................................................8-24 Checking the coolant level..........................................8-24
Changing the coolant ..................................................8-26
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge..............................4-51
Engine number ..............................................................9-10
Engine oil ......................................................................8-22 Checking the engine oil level ....................................8-22
Changing the engine oil and filter ..............................8-23
Engine overheats ..............................................................7-8
Engine start/stop button ................................................6-10 Illuminated engine start/stop button ..........................6-10
Engine start/stop button position ................................6-10
Starting the engine ......................................................6-13
Engine start/stop button illumination ............................6-10
Engine start/stop button position ..................................6-10
Engine will not start ........................................................7-4
Evaporative emission control System ............................8-85
Exhaust emission control system ..................................8-86
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ..............8-18 Engine oil and filter ....................................................8-18 Drive belts ..................................................................8-18
Fuel filter cartridge (for diesel) ..................................8-18
Fuel filter (for gasoline) ..............................................8-18
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections ......................8-18
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap ....................................8-19
Vacuum crankcase ventilation hoses ..........................8-19
Air cleaner filter ..........................................................8-19
Spark plugs (for gasoline engine) ..............................8-19
Valve clearance (for gasoline engine) ........................8-20
Cooling system ..........................................................8-20Coolant ......................................................................8-20Automatic transaxle fluid............................................8-20
Brake hoses and lines..................................................8-20
Brake fluid ..................................................................8-20
Parking brake ............................................................8-20
Brake discs, pads, calipers and rotors ........................8-21
Suspension mounting bolts ........................................8-21
Steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint ........................................8-21
Power steering pump, belt and hoses..........................8-21
Drive shafts and boots ................................................8-21
Air conditioning refrigerant ......................................8-21
Exterior care ..................................................................8-77
Exterior features ..........................................................4-152 Roof rack ..................................................................4-152
Side step ....................................................................4-153
Exterior overview (Front) ................................................2-2
Exterior overview (Rear) ................................................2-3
