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Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SERVICES
You should exercise the utmost care to
prevent damage to your vehicle and injury
to yourself whenever performing any
maintenance or inspection procedures.
Inadequate, incomplete or insufficient
servicing may result in operational prob-
lems with your vehicle that could lead to
vehicle damage, an accident, or person-
al injury.
Owner’s responsibility
✽✽ NOTICE
Maintenance Service and Record
Retention are the owner's responsibility.
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 accordance
with the maintenance schedule. You need
this information to establish your compli-
ance with the servicing and maintenance
requirements of your vehicle warranties.
Detailed warranty information is provided
in your Warranty & Maintenance book.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 chapter gives
instructions only for the maintenance
items that are easy to perform.
✽✽
NOTICE
Improper owner maintenance during
the warranty period may affect warran-
ty coverage. For details, read the sepa-
rate Warranty & Maintenance book
provided with the vehicle. If you're
unsure about any servicing or mainte-
nance procedure, we recommend that
the system be checked by an authorized
Kia dealer.
CAUTION
Do not put heavy objects or apply excessive force on top of theengine cover (if equipped) or fuelrelated parts.
When you inspect the fuel system (fuel lines and fuel injectiondevices), we recommend that youcontact an authorized 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. are flam-mable oils that may cause fire.
Before touching the battery, igni- tion cables and electrical wiring,you should disconnect the battery"-" terminal. You may get an elec- tric shock from the electric current.
When you remove the interior trim cover with a flat bed (-) driver, becareful not to damage the cover.
Be careful when you replace and clean bulbs to avoid burns or
electrical shock.
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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Follow Normal Maintenance Schedule
if the vehicle is usually operated where
none of the following conditions apply. If
any of the following conditions apply, fol-
low Maintenance Under Severe Usage
Conditions.
Repeated driving short distance of less than 8 km (5 miles) in normal tempera- ture 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 cor- rosive materials or in very cold weath-er
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 com- mercial use of vehicle towing
Driving over 170 km/h (106 mile/h)
Frequently driving in stop-and-go con- dition
If your vehicle is operated under the
above conditions, you should inspect,replace or refill more frequently than the
following Normal Maintenance Schedule.After the periods or distance shown inthe chart, continue to follow the pre-
scribed maintenance intervals.
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR EUROPE (EXCEPT RUSSIA)
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 mileage and time are shown, the frequency of service is deter-
mined by whichever occurs first. * 1
: Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350
miles) or before starting a long trip.
* 2
: This maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. It is
applicable only when using a qualified fuel <"EN590 or
equivalent">. If the diesel fuel specifications don't meet the
EN590, it must be replaced according to the severe mainte-
nance schedule.
* 3
: If the recommended oil is not available, replace engine oil
and engine oil filter every 20,000 km or 12 months.
* 4
: If the recommended oil is not available, replace engine oil
and filter every 15,000 km for MPI engine and replace
engine oil and filter every 10,000 km for GDI engine.
* 5
: The engine oil level should be checked regularly and main-
tained properly. Operating with an insufficient amount of oil
can damage the engine, and such damage is not covered
by warranty.
* 6
: This maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. It is
applicable only when using a qualified fuel <"EN590 or
equivalent">. If the diesel fuel specifications don't meet the
EN590, it must be replaced more frequently. If there are
some important safety matters like fuel flow restriction,
surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc., replacethe fuel filter immediately regardless of maintenance sched-
ule and we recommended that you consult an authorized
Kia dealer for details. *
7
: The fuel filter is considered to be maintenance free but peri-
odic inspection is recommended for this maintenance
schedule depends on fuel quality. If there are some impor-
tant matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power,
hard starting problem etc, replace the fuel filter immediately
regardless of maintenance schedule and we recommended
that you consult an authorized Kia dealer for details.
* 8
: Manual transaxle and dual clutch transmission fluid should
be changed anytime they have been submerged in water.
* 9
: Inspect drive belt tensioner, idler and alternator pulley and if
necessary correct or replace.
* 10
: 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.
* 11
: Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration
and adjust if necessary. We recommended that the system
should be checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
* 12
: If good quality gasolines that meet Europe Fuel standards
(EN228) or equivalents including fuel additives is not avail-
able, one bottle of additive is recommended. Additives are
available from your authorized Kia dealer along with infor-
mation on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR EUROPE (EXCEPT RUSSIA) (CONT.)
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE ITEM Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months
244872 96120 144168 192
Kmx1,000
306090 120150 180210 240
Milesx1,000
204060 80100 120140 160
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections (Diesel)IIIIIIII
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections (Gasoline)IIII
Fuel filler cap (Diesel)IIII
Intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose (Gasoline T-GDI)Inspect every 15,000 km (10,000 miles)
Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped) * 8IIII
Parking brake (Hand type)IIIIIIII
Spark plugs (Gamma MPI, Nickel)RRRR
Spark plugs (Gamma/Kappa T-GDI ,Iridium)Replace every 75,000 km (50,000 miles) or 60 months
Spark plugs (Gamma GDI, Kappa MPI, Iridium)Replace every 150,000 km (100,000 miles) or 120 months
Steering gear rack, linkage and bootsIIIIIIII
Tire (pressure & tread wear)Inspect every 30,000km(20,000miles) or 12 months
Valve clearance (Gasoline) *11II
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap (Gasoline)IIII
Automatic transaxle fluidNo check, No service required
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - EXCEPT EUROPE (INCLUDING RUSSIA)
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 mileage and time are shown, the frequency of service is deter-
mined by whichever occurs first. * 1
: Inspect drive belt tensioner, idler and alternator pulley and
if necessary correct or replace.
* 2
: Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350
miles) or before starting a long trip.
* 3
: The engine oil level should be checked regularly and main-
tained properly. Operating with an insufficient amount of oil
can damage the engine, and such damage is not covered
by warranty.
* 4
: This maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. It is
applicable only when using a qualified fuel <"EN590 or
equivalent">. If the diesel fuel specifications don't meet the
EN590, it must be replaced more frequently.
If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow
restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problemetc., replace the fuel filter immediately regardless of main-
tenance schedule and we recommend that you consult an
authorized Kia dealer for details
* 5
: For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval
when you do maintenance of other items.
* 6
: Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration
and adjust if necessary. We recommended that the system
should be checked by an authorized Kia dealer. *
7
: The fuel filter is considered to be maintenance free but peri-
odic inspection is recommended for this maintenance
schedule depends on fuel quality. If there are some impor-
tant matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power,
hard starting problem etc, replace the fuel filter immediate-
ly regardless of maintenance schedule and we recommend
that you consult an authorized Kia dealer for details.
* 8
: 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.
* 9
: If good quality gasolines that meet Europe Fuel standards
(EN228) or equivalents including fuel additives is not avail-
able, one bottle of additive is recommended. Additives are
available from your authorized Kia dealer along with infor-
mation on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
* 10
: If 5W-20 is used for GDI engine, replace engine oil and fil-
ter every 10,000 km.
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - EXCEPT EUROPE (INCLUDING RUSSIA) (CONT.)
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE ITEM Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months
122436 4860 7284 96
Kmx1,000
153045 6075 90105 120
Milesx1,000
102030 4050 6070 80
Fuel filler cap (Diesel) II
Fuel tank air filter (Gasoline, if equipped)IRIR
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections (Diesel)IIII
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections (Gasoline)II
Intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
(Gasoline T-GDI)IIIIIIII
Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped) II
Parking brake (Hand type)IIII
Spark plugs (Gamma MPI, Nickel)RR
Spark plugs (Gamma/Kappa T-GDI ,Iridium) * 5Replace every 75,000 km (50,000 miles) or 60 months
Spark plugs (Gamma GDI, Kappa MPI, Iridium)Replace every 150,000 km (100,000 miles) or 120 months
Steering gear rack, linkage and bootsIIIIIIII
Tire (pressure & tread wear)IIIIIIII
Valve clearance (Gasoline) *6I
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap (Gasoline)II
Automatic transaxle fluidNo check, No service required
ERA-GLONASS system battery (if equipped)Replace every 3 years
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Air cleaner filter
We recommend that the air cleaner filter
be replaced by an authorized Kia dealer.
Spark plugs (for gasoline engine)
Make sure to install new spark plugs of
the correct heat range.
Valve clearance
(for gasoline engine)
Inspect excessive valve noise and/or
engine vibration and adjust if necessary.
We recommend that the valve clearance
be serviced by an authorized Kia dealer. Cooling system
Check the cooling system parts, such as
radiator, coolant reservoir, hoses and
connections for leakage and damage.
Replace any damaged parts.Coolant The coolant should be changed at the
intervals specified in the maintenance
schedule.
Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)
Inspect the manual transaxle fluid
according to the maintenance schedule.
Dual clutch transmission fluid (if equipped)
Inspect the dual clutch transmission fluid
according to the maintenance schedule.
Automatic transaxle fluid (if equipped)
Automatic transaxle fluid should not be
checked under normal usage conditions.
But in severe conditions, we recommend
that the system be serviced by an author-
ized Kia dealer in accordance to the
maintenance schedule.
✽✽
NOTICE
Automatic transaxle fluid color is basi-
cally red.
As the vehicle is driven, the automatic
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.
CAUTION
The use of a non-specified fluid could result in transaxle malfunc- tion and failure.
Use only specified automatictransaxle fluid. (Refer to “Recommended lubricants and
capacities” in chapter 8.)
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FUEL FILTER (FOR DIESEL)
Draining water from fuel filter
The fuel filter for diesel engine plays an
important role of separating water from
fuel and accumulating the water in itsbottom.
If water accumulates in the fuel filter, the
warning light comes on when the ignition
switch is in the ON position. If this warning light illuminates,
we recommend that the system
be serviced by an authorized
Kia dealer. Fuel filter cartridge replacement
We recommend the fuel filter cartridge
be replaced by an authorized Kia dealeraccording to the Maintenance Schedule
at the beginning of this chapter.
CAUTION
If the water accumulated in the fuel
filter is not drained at proper times,
damages to the major parts such asthe fuel system can be caused bywater permeation in the fuel filter.
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