2017 KIA BORREGO Owners Manual

MAINTENANCE SERVICES
You should exercise the utmost care
to prevent damage to your vehicle
and injury to yourself whenever per-
forming any maintenance or inspec-
tion procedures.
Inadequate, incomplete or insuffi-
cient servicing may result in opera-
tional problems with your vehicle that
could lead to vehicle damage, an
accident, or personal injury. Owner’s responsibility
✽✽
NOTICE
Maintenance Service and Record
Retention are the owner's responsi-
bility.
We recommend in general that you
have your vehicle serviced by an
authorized Kia dealer.
You should retain documents that
show proper maintenance has been
performed on your vehicle in accor-dance with the scheduled mainte-
nance service charts shown on the
following pages.
You need this information to estab-
lish your compliance with the servic-ing and maintenance requirements
of your vehicle warranties.
Detailed warranty information is pro-
vided in your Warranty & Maintenancebook. Repairs and adjustments required as a result of improper maintenance or
a lack of required maintenance are
not covered when your vehicle is
covered by warranty. Owner maintenance precautions
Improper or incomplete service may
result in problems. This section gives
instructions only for the maintenance
items that are easy to perform.✽✽
NOTICE
Improper owner maintenance dur-
ing the warranty period may affect
warranty coverage. For details, read
the separate Warranty &
Maintenance book provided with
the vehicle. If you're unsure about
any servicing or maintenance proce-
dure, we recommend that the system
be seviced by an authorized Kia
dealer.
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Maintenance
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Engine compartment precau- tions (Diesel engine)
• The piezo injector operates at high
voltage (maximum 200v). Therefore,
the following accidents may occur.
- Direct contact with the injector orinjector wiring may cause electric
shock or damage your muscle or
nerve system.
- The electromagnetic wave from the operating injector may cause
the artificial heart pacemaker tomalfunction.
Follow the safety tips provided below, when you are checking theengine room while the engine is
running.
- Do not touch the injector, injectorwirings, and the engine computer
while the engine is running.
- Do not remove the injector con- nector while the engine is running.
- People using pacemakers must not go near the engine while the
engine is starting or running.WARNING - Maintenance
work
Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be danger-
ous. You can be seriously
injured while performing some
maintenance procedures. If
you lack sufficient knowledge
and experience or the propertools and equipment to do the
work, we recommend that the
system be servied by an
authorized Kia dealer.
Working under the hood with the engine running is danger-
ous. It becomes even more
dangerous when you wear jew-
elry or loose clothing. These
can become entangled in mov-
ing parts and result in injury.
Therefore, if you must run the
engine while working under the
hood, make certain that you
remove all jewelry (especially
rings, bracelets, watches, and
necklaces) and all neckties,
scarves, and similar loose
clothing before getting near theengine or cooling fans.WARNING - Diesel Engine
Never work on the injection sys- tem with the engine running orwithin 30 seconds after shutting
off the engine. High-pressure
pump, rail, injectors and high-pressure pipes are subject to
high pressure even after the
engine stopped. The fuel jet pro-
duced by fuel leaks may cause
serious injury, if it touches the
body. People using pacemakers
should not move more than
30cm closer to the ECU orwiring harness within the
engine room while the engine is
running, since the high currents
in the electronic engine control
system produce considerable
magnetic fields.

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CAUTION
Do not put heavy objects orapply excessive force on top ofthe engine cover (if equipped)or fuel related parts.
When you inspect the fuel system (fuel lines and fuelinjection devices), we recom- mend that you contact anauthorized kia dealer.
Do not drive long time with the engine cover (if equipped)removed.
When checking the engine room, do not go near fire.
Fuel, washer fluid, etc. areflammable oils that may causefire.
Before touching the battery, ignition cables and electricalwiring, you should disconnect the battery "-" terminal. Youmay get an electric shockfrom the electric current.
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(Continued) When you remove the interior trim cover with a flat bed (-)driver, be careful not to dam- age the cover.
Be careful when you replace and clean bulbs to avoidburns or electrical shock.

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OWNER MAINTENANCE
The following lists are vehicle checks and inspections that should be per-
formed at the frequencies indicated
to help ensure safe, dependable
operation of your vehicle.
If you have any question, we recom-
mend that you consult an authorized
Kia dealer.
These Owner Maintenance Checks
are generally not covered by war-
ranties and you may be charged for
labor, parts and lubricants used. Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop for fuel:
Check the engine oil level.
Check the coolant level in the
coolant reservoir.
Check the windshield washer fluid level.
Look for low or under-inflated tires.
While operating your vehicle:
Note any changes in the sound of the exhaust or any smell of
exhaust fumes in the vehicle.
Check for vibrations in the steering wheel. Notice any increased steer-
ing effort or looseness in the steer-
ing wheel, or change in its straight-ahead position.
Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or “pulls” to one side
when traveling on smooth, levelroad.
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 operation of your transaxle occurs,
check the transaxle fluid level.
Check the automatic transaxle P (Park) function.
Check the 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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At least monthly:
Check the coolant level in theengine coolant reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flash-
ers.
Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare.
At least twice a year
(i.e., every Spring and Fall):
Check the radiator, heater and air conditioning 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.
At least once a year:
Clean the body and door drainholes.
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 automat- ic transaxle linkage and controls.
Clean the battery and terminals.
Check the brake fluid level.

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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Follow the Normal Maintenance
Schedule if the vehicle is usually
operated where none of the following
conditions apply. If any of the follow-
ing conditions apply, follow the
Maintenance Under Severe Usage
Conditions.
Repeated driving short distance of less than 8 km (5 miles) in normal
temperature or less than 16 km(10
miles) in freezing temperature
Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spreadroads
Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold
weather
Driving in heavy dust condition
Driving in heavy traffic area
Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road repeatedly
Towing a trailer or using a camper, or roof rack Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other
commercial use of vehicle towing
Driving over 170 km/h (106 mile/h)
Frequently driving in stop-and-go condition
If your vehicle is operated under the
above conditions, you shouldinspect, replace or refill more fre- quently than the following NormalMaintenance Schedule. After theperiods or distance shown in the chart, continue to follow the pre-scribed maintenance 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
: 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.
* 4
: For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items.
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496
Miles×1,0001020304050607080
Km×1,000153045607590105120
Engine oil and engine oil filter *
1GasolineExcept Middle East* 2RRRRRRRR
For Middle East*2Replace every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 12 months
DieselFor EuropeReplace every 20,000 km (12,500 miles) or 12 months
Except EuropeReplace every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 12 months
Coolant (Engine) * 3At first, replace at 210,000 km (140,000 miles) or 120 months:
after that, replace every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months * 4
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
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.* 5
: Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary. An authorized Kia dealer should perform the operation.
* 6
: For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items.
* 7
: Transfer case oil and differential oil should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496
Miles×1,0001020304050607080
Km×1,000153045607590105120
Valve clearance (3.8L)* 5GasolineInspect every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 48 months* 6
Vacuum and crankcase ventilation hosesII
Spark plugsGasolineReplace every 165,000 km (110,000 miles) or 120 months* 6
Automatic
transmission fluidGasolineII
DieselNo service, No check
Driveshaft and bootsIIII
Transfer case oil (4WD) *7II
Front and rear differential oil * 7Inspect every 20,000 km (12,500 miles) and
replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) * 6
Propeller shaftIIII
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INTERVALS
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