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Maintenance
Normal Maintenance Schedule - Except Europe (Including Russia) (Continue)
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE ITEMNumber of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496
Miles×1,0001020304050607080
Km×1,000153045607590105120
Valve clearance (Petrol) (Except for Nu 2.0 Engine) * 9Inspect every 90,000 Km (60,000 miles) or 72 months
Spark plugs *10Petrol - Iridium
Replace every 150,000 km (100,000 miles) or 120months
Petrol - NickelRR
Automatic transaxle fluid (if equipped)No check, No service required
Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped) * 3II
Dual clutch transmission fluid (if equipped) * 3II
Drive shafts and bootsIIII
Fuel additives (Petrol) *6Add every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 6 months (For Australia and
New Zealand : Add every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months
Fuel filter (Petrol) * 8For China, BrazilIRIR
Fuel filter cartridge (Diesel) * 7RRRR
Fuel lines, hoses and connectionsPetrolII
DieselIIII
Fuel tank air filter (if equipped)PetrolIRIR
Vapor hose and fuel filler capPetrolII
Fuel filler cap (Diesel)DieselII
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace. R : Replace or change.
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MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS - EXCEPT EUROPE (INCLUDING RUSSIA)
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe driving conditions.
Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace
Maintenance itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance intervalsDriving condition
Engine oil and engine oil filter
Petrol
Except Middle EastREvery 7,500 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months
A, B, C, D, E,
F, G, H, I, J, K For Middle EastREvery 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months
For ChinaREvery 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 3 months
Diesel
For Russia,
New ZealandREvery 7,500 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months
A, B, C, F, G, H, I, J, K
Except RussiaREvery 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months
Air cleaner filterRReplace more frequently
depending on the conditionC, E
Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)REvery 120,000 km (80,000 miles)C, D, E, G, H, I, J
Automatic transaxle fluid (if equipped)REvery 100,000 km (65,000 miles)A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K
Dual clutch transmission fluid (if equipped)REvery 120,000 km (80,000 miles)C, D, E, G, H, I, J
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Valve clearance
(for petrol engine)
(Except for Nu 2.0 Engine)
Inspect for excessive valve noise
and/or engine vibration and adjust if
necessary. In this case, have the sys-
tem serviced by a professional work-
shop. Kia recommends to visit an
authorised Kia dealer/service partner. Cooling system
Check the cooling system parts, such
as radiator, coolant reservoir, hoses
and connections for leakage and dam-
age. Replace any damaged parts. Coolant The coolant should be changed at
the intervals specified in the mainte-
nance schedule.
Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)
Inspect the manual transaxle fluid according to the maintenance sched-
ule. Automatic transaxle fluid (if equipped)
Automatic transaxle fluid should not
be checked under normal usage
conditions.
But in severe conditions, have the
automatic transmission fluid changed
by a professional workshop accord-
ing to the maintenance schedule. Kia
recommends to visit an authorised
Kia dealer/service partner.
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NOTICE
Automatic transaxle fluid colour 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 colour.
Dual clutch transmission fluid (if equipped)
Inspect the dual clutch transmission fluid according to the maintenance
schedule.
CAUTION
The use of a non-specified fluid could result in transaxle mal-function and failure.
Use only specified automatictransaxle fluid. (Refer to “Recommended lubricants andcapacities” in chapter 9.)
Specifications & Consumer information
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RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use only lubricants of the proper quality.
The correct lubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results in improved fuel economy.
These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.
Lubricant Volume Classification
Engine oil *1 *2
(drain and refill) Recommends Petrol
Engine 1.6L GDI
3.6
l(3.8 US qt.) For Europe GDI
ACEA A5 *
4
Except Europe GDI
ILSAC GF-4 (API Service SM) or above, ACEA A5
2.0L GDI
4.0
l(4.2 US qt.)
2.0L MPI4.0 l(4.2 US qt.)ILSAC GF-4 (API Service SM) or above
Diesel Engine 5.3
l(5.6 US qt.)
ACEA C2 or C3
Manual transaxle fluid Petrol
Engine 1.6L
1.6
l~1.7 l
(1.7~1.8 US qt.)
API GL-4, SAE 75W/85
2.0L1.7 l~1.8 l
(1.8~1.9 US qt.)
Diesel
Engine High
1.8
l ~ 1.9 l
(1.9~2.0 US qt.)
Low 1.7
l~1.8 l
(1.8~1.9 US qt.)
Automatic transaxle fluid Petrol
Engine 1.6L
7.3
l(7.7 US qt.)
ATF SP-IV (Recommended Kia genuine,
Michang, SK, S-OIL, NOCA)
2.0L 7.2
l(7.6 US qt.)
DCT (Dual Clutch
Transmission) fluid Diesel Engine1.9~2.0
l
(2.0~2.1 US qt.) API GL-4, SAE 70W
