2018 KIA CARENS RHD clutch

Maintenance
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Check automatic transaxle / dual
clutch transmission P (Park) func- tion.
Check parking brake.
Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air
conditioning system during or after
use is normal).
At least monthly:
Check coolant level in the enginecoolant reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flash-
ers.
Check the inflation pressures of all tyres including the spare.
At least twice a year
(i.e., every Spring and Fall) :
Check radiator, heater and air con- ditioning hoses for leaks or dam-
age.
Check windscreen washer spray and wiper operation. Clean wiper
blades with clean cloth dampened
with washer fluid.
Check headlight alignment.
Check muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear and function.
Check for worn tyres and loose wheel lug nuts.
At least once a year :
Clean body and door drain holes.
Lubricate door hinges and checks,and bonnet hinges.
Lubricate door and bonnet locks and latches.
Lubricate door rubber weather- strips.
Check the air conditioning system.
Inspect and lubricate automatic transaxle / dual clutch transmission
linkage and controls.
Clean battery and terminals.
Check the brake (and clutch) fluid level.

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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 fre-
quency of service is deter mined by whichever occurs first.
NO.ITEMREMARK
*1Coolant (Engine)
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.
*2Drive belts (Engine)Inspect drive belt tensioner, idler and alternator pulley and if necessary correct or replace.
*3Transaxle fluidManual transaxle fluid and dual clutch transmission fluid should be changed anytime they
have been submerged in water.
*4Engine oil and engine oil filter
Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before starting a long trip.

15,000 km or 12 months for GDI engine.
Operating with an insufficient amount of oil can damage the engine, and such damage is not cov-
ered by warranty.
*5Engine oil and engine oil filter (For Diesel Engine)
20,000 km or 12 months.
Operating with an insufficient amount of oi can damage the engine, and such damage is not cov-
ered by warranty.
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 maintenance schedule.

Maintenance
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Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Europe (Except Russia) (Continue)
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE ITEMNumber of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months24487296120144168192
Miles×1,00020406080100120140160
Km×1,000306090120150180210240
Engine oil and engine oil filter(Petrol,Diesel) * 4RRRRRRRR
Coolant (Engine) *1At first, Replace 210,000 km (140,000 miles) or 120 months
after that, Replace every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months
Drive belts (Engine) * 2
PetrolAt first, Inspect 90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72 months
after that, Inspect every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24months
DieselAt first, Inspect 90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 48 months
after that, Inspect every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months
Valve clearance (Petrol) (Except for Nu 2.0 Engine) * 8--I--I--
Spark plugs (Petrol) *9IridiumReplace every 150,000 km (100,000 miles) or 120 months
Nickel-R-R-R-R
Automatic transaxle fluid (if equipped)No check, No service required
Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped) * 3-I-I-I-I
Dual clutch transmission fluid (if equipped) * 3-I-I-I-I
Drive shafts and bootsIIIIIIII
Fuel additives (Petrol) *6Add every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months
Fuel filter cartridge (Diesel) * 7IRIRIRIR

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Maintenance
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Europe (Except Russia) (Continue)
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE ITEMNumber of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months24487296120144168192
Miles×1,00020406080100120140160
Km×1,000306090120150180210240
Fuel lines, hoses and connectionsPetrol-I-I-I-I
DieselIIIIIIII
Fuel tank air filter(if equipped)Petrol-I-I-I-I
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap-I-I-I-I
Air cleaner filterIRIRIRIR
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap-I-I-I-I
Air cleaner filterIRIRIRIR
Exhaust systemIIIIIIII
Cooling system At first, Inspect 60,000 km (40,000 miles) or 48 months
after that, Inspect every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months
Air conditioner refrigerant/compressor (if equipped)IIIIIIII
Climate control air filter (if equipped)-R-R-R-R
Brake discs and padsIIIIIIII
Brake lines, hoses and connectionsIIIIIIII
Brake / clutch (if equipped) fluidRRRRRRRR

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Maintenance
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS - FOR EUROPE, EXCEPT 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 itemMaintenanceoperationMaintenance intervalsDriving Condition
Engine oil and engine oil filterREvery 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 monthsA, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K
REvery 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 monthsA, B, C, F, G, H, I, J, K
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, F, G, H, I, K
Automatic transaxle fluid (if equipped)REvery 90,000 km (60,000 miles)A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K
Dual clutch transmission fluid (if equipped)REvery 120,000 km (80,000 miles)C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K
Steering gear rack, linkage and bootsIInspect more frequently depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, G
Petrol *1
Diesel * 2
* 1
: If the recommended oil and oil filter are not available, replace engine oil and engine oil filter every 7,500 km or 6 months for GDI engine.
* 2
: If the recommended oil is not available, replace engine oil and engine oil filter every 10,000 km or 6 months.

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Maintenance
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.
NO.ITEMREMARK
*1Coolant (Engine)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 seri-
ous malfunction or engine damage.
*2Drive belts (Engine)Inspect drive belt tensioner, idler and alternator pulley and if necessary correct or replace.
*3Transaxle fluidManual transaxle fluid and dual clutch transmission fluid should be changed anytime they
have been submerged in water.
*4Engine oil and engine oil filter

Operating withan insufficient amount of oil can damage the engine, and such damage is not covered
by warranty.

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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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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
Air cleaner filter
Except Middle East, China, IndiaIIRIIRII
For Middle East, China, IndiaRRRRRRRR
Exhaust systemIIII
Cooling systemAt first, Inspect 60,000 km (40,000 miles) or 48 months
after that, Inspect every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months
Air conditioner refrigerant/compressor (if equipped)IIIIIIII
Climate control air filter (if equipped)
Except Australia
and New ZealandRRRRRRRR
For Australia and
New ZealandIRIRIRIR
Brake discs and padsIIIIIIII
Brake lines, hoses and connectionsIIIIIIII
Brake/clutch(if equipped) fluidIRIRIRIR
Brake pedal, clutch pedal (if equipped)IIII
Parking brake (Hand type)IIII
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.