2017 KIA OPTIMA PLUG-IN HYBRID engine

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline Engine [Except Europe (Including Russia)]
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496
Miles×1,0001020304050607080
Km×1,000153045607590105120
MAINTENANCE ITEM
Engine oil and engine oil fil‐ ter *2
Nu 2.0L GDIExcept Middle East, Brazil: Replace every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or
12 months
For Middle East, Brazil: Replace every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 12 months
Exhaust system - I - I - I - I
Fuel additives (Gasoline) *3
Add every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 6 months
Fuel filter (Gasoline) - I - R - I - R
Fuel lines, hoses and connections - - - I - - - I Fuel tank air filter - I - R - I - R
HSG (Hybrid Starter & Generator) belt *4Except Middle East, Brazil: Inspect every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12
months, and replace every 105,000 km (70,000 miles) or 48 months
For Brazil: Inspect every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 12 months, and re‐ place every 100,000 km (65,000 miles) or 48 months
For Middle East: Inspect every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 12 months, and replace every 50,000 km (30,000 miles) or 24 months
Parking brake - I - I - I - I
Spark plugs *5
Nu 2.0L GDI Replace every 150,000 km (100,000 miles) or 120 months
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots I I I I I I I I
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MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline Engine [Except Europe (Including Russia)]
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496
Miles×1,0001020304050607080
Km×1,000153045607590105120
MAINTENANCE ITEM
Suspension ball joints I I I I I I I I
Tire (pressure & tread wear) I I I I I I I I
Vacuum hoses and crankcase ventilation hoses I I I I I I I I
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap - - - I - - - I
I: Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R: Replace or change.


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MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS - FOR GASOLINE ENGINE [EXCEPT EUROPE
(INCLUDING RUSSIA)]
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCEINTERVALSDRIVING CONDITIONDRIVING CONDI‐TION
Engine oil and engineoil filter Except Middle East, Brazil R
Every 7,500 km (5,000 miles) or
6 months A, B, C, D, E, F, G, J,
K, L
For Middle East, Brazil R Every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or
6 months A, B, C, D, E, F, G, J,
K, L
HSG (HybridStarter &Generator)belt Except Middle East, Brazil
R
Every 45,000 km (30,000 miles)
or 24 months C, D, E, L
I Every 7,500 km (5,000 miles) or
6 months C, D, E, L
For Brazil R
Every 50,000 km (30,000 miles)
or 24 months C, D, E, L
I Every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or
6 months C, D, E, L
For Middle East R
Every 30,000 km (20,000 miles)
or 12 months C, D, E, L
I Every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or
6 months C, D, E, L
Air cleaner filter RReplace more frequently de‐
pending on the condition C, E
Spark plugs RReplace more frequently de‐
pending on the condition B, L
Automatic transaxle fluid R Every 90,000 km (60,000 miles) A, C, D, E, F, G, L
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MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCEINTERVALSDRIVING CONDITIONDRIVING CONDI‐TION
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots I Inspect more frequently de‐
pending on the condition C, D, E, F, G
Suspension ball joints IInspect more frequently de‐
pending on the condition C, D, E, F, G
Brake discs and pads, calipers and rotors I Inspect more frequently de‐
pending on the condition C, D, E, G
Parking brake IInspect more frequently de‐
pending on the condition C, D, G
Drive shaft and boots IInspect more frequently de‐
pending on the condition C, D, E, F, G, K
Climate control air filter RReplace more frequently de‐
pending on the condition C, E, G
Maintenance operation
I: Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R: Replace or change.

SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
A: Repeatedly driving short distance 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 materials or in very cold weather
E: Driving in heavy dust condition.
F: Driving in heavy traffic area.
G: Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads.
J: Driving in very cold weather.

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EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Engine oil and filter
The engine oil and filter should be
changed at the intervals specified in the maintenance schedule. If the vehi‐
cle is being driven in severe conditions,
more frequent oil and filter changes are required.
HSG (hybrid starter &
generator) belt
The HSG belt should be changed at the
intervals specified in the maintenance schedule.
Fuel filter (for gasoline)
Kia gasoline vehicle is equipped a life‐
time fuel filter that integrated with the fuel tank. Regular maintenance or re‐
placement is not needed but depends
on fuel quality. If there are some im‐ portant safety matters like fuel flow
restriction, surging, loss of power, hard
starting problem etc, fuel filter inspec‐ tion or replace is needed.
We recommend that the fuel filter be
Inspected or replaced by an authorized
Kia dealer.
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and
connections
Check the fuel lines, fuel hoses and
connections for leakage and damage. We recommend that the fuel lines, fuel
hoses and connections be replaced by
an authorized Kia dealer.
Vapor hose (for gasoline engine)
and fuel filler cap
The vapor hose and fuel filler cap
should be inspected at those intervals
specified in the maintenance schedule.
Make sure that a new vapor hose or
fuel filler cap is correctly replaced.
Vacuum crankcase ventilation
hoses (if equipped)
Inspect the surface of hoses for evi‐
dence of heat and/or mechanical dam‐ age. Hard and brittle rubber, cracking,
tears, cuts, abrasions, and excessive
swelling indicate deterioration. Particu‐ lar 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 contact with
any heat source, sharp edges or mov‐ ing component which might cause heat
damage or mechanical wear. Inspect all
hose connections, such as clamps and couplings, to make sure they are se‐
cure, and that no leaks are present. Ho‐
ses should be replaced immediately if there is any evidence of deterioration
or damage.
Air cleaner filter
We recommend that the air cleaner fil‐
ter be replaced by an authorized Kia dealer.
Spark plugs (for gasoline engine)
Make sure to install new spark plugs of
the correct heat range.
WARNING
Do not disconnect and inspect sparkplugs when the engine is hot. Youmay burn yourself.

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Cooling system
Check the cooling system components,
such as the radiator, coolant reservoir,
hoses and connections for leakage and damage. Replace any damaged parts.
Coolant (Engine/Inverter)
The coolant should be changed at the
intervals specified in the maintenance schedule.
Automatic transaxle fluid
Automatic transaxle fluid should not be
checked under normal usage conditions.
We recommend that the automatic transmission fluid changed by an au‐
thorized Kia dealer according to the
maintenance schedule.
NOTICE
Automatic transaxle fluid color is ba‐
sically 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.
CAUTION
The use of a non-specified fluidcould result in transaxle malfunctionand failure.Use only specified automatic trans‐axle fluid (Refer to L

ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil level
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1. Be sure the vehicle is on levelground.
2. Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating tempera‐
ture.
3. Turn the engine off and wait for a few minutes (about 5 minutes) for
the oil to return to the oil pan.
4. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean, and re-insert it fully.
WARNING
nRadiator hose
Be very careful not to touch the ra‐diator hose when checking or addingthe engine oil as it may be hotenough to burn you.
5. Pull the dipstick out again andcheck the level. The level should be
between F (Full) and L (Low).
CAUTION
•Do not overfill the engine oil. Itmay damage the engine
•Do not spill engine oil, when addingor changing engine oil. If you dropthe engine oil on the engine room,wipe it off immediately.
•When you wipe the oil level gauge,you should wipe it with a cleancloth. When mixed with debris, itcan cause engine damage.
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If it is near or at L (Low), add enough oil
to bring the level to F (Full). Do notoverfill.Use a funnel to help prevent oil frombeing spilled on engine components.
Use only the specified engine oil. (Refer
to L

WARNING
Used engine oil may cause skin irri‐tation or cancer if left in contactwith the skin for prolonged periodsof time. Used engine oil containschemicals that have caused cancer inlaboratory animals. Always protectyour skin by washing your handsthoroughly with soap and warm wa‐ter as soon as possible after han‐dling used oil.

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