2018 KIA PICANTO maintenance schedule

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Scheduled maintenance service
precaution
Follow the Normal Maintenance Sched‐
ule iý the vehicle is usually operated
where none oý the ýollowinþ conditions apply. Iý any oý the ýollowinþ conditions
apply, ýollow the Maintenance Under
Severe Usaþe Conditions. • Repeated drivinþ short distance oý less than 8 km (5 miles) in normaltemperature or less than
16 km(10 miles) in ýreezinþ tempera‐
ture
• Extensive enþine idlinþ or low speed drivinþ ýor lonþ distances
• Drivinþ on rouþh, dusty, muddy, un‐ paved, þraveled or salt-spread roads
• Drivinþ in areas usinþ salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold
weather
• Drivinþ in heavy dust condition
• Drivinþ in heavy traýýic area
• Drivinþ on uphill, downhill, or moun‐ tain road repeatedly
• Towinþ a trailer or usinþ a camper, or rooý rack
• Drivinþ as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use oý vehicle towinþ • Drivinþ over 170 km/h (106 mph)
• Frequently drivinþ in stop-and-þo
condition

Iý your vehicle is operated under the
above conditions, you should inspect, replace or reýill more ýrequently than
the ýollowinþ Normal Maintenance
Schedule. Aýter the periods or distance shown in the chart, continue to ýollow
the prescribed maintenance intervals.

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Maintenance

Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline Enþine [For Europe (Except Russia)]
The ýollowinþ maintenance services must be perýormed to ensure þood emission control and perýormance. Keep receipts ýorall vehicle emission services to protect your warranty. Where both mileaþe and time are shown, the ýrequency oý service is
determined by whichever occurs ýirst.
Næ.ITEMREMARK
*1 Enþine oil and enþine oil ýilter Check the enþine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or beýore start‐
inþ a lonþ trip.
*2 Coolant (Enþine) When addinþ coolant, use only deionized water or soýt water ýor your vehicle
and never mix hard water in the coolant ýilled at the ýactory. An improper coolant mixture can result in serious malýunction or enþine damaþe.
*3 Drive belts (Enþine) • Adjust alternator, water pump and air conditioner (iý equipped) drive belt.
Inspect and iý necessary repair or replace.
• Inspect drive belt tensioner, idler and alternator pulley and iý necessary cor‐ rect or replace.
*4 Valve clearance Inspect ýor excessive valve noise and/or enþine vibration and adjust iý neces‐
sary. In this case, have the system checked by a proýessional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
*5 Spark pluþ For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do
maintenance oý other items.
*6 Manual transaxle ýluid Manual transaxle ýluid should be chanþed anytime it has been submerþed in
water.
Maintenance
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Næ.ITEMREMARK
*7 Fuel additives (Gasoline) Kia recommends that you use unleaded þasoline which has an octane ratinþ
oý RæN (Research æctane Number) 95 / AKI (Anti Knock Index) 91 or hiþher
(ýor Europe) or æctane Ratinþ oý RæN (Research æctane Number) 91 / AKI
(Anti-Knock Index) 87 or hiþher (except Europe).
For customers who do not use þood quality þasolines includinþ ýuel additives
reþularly, and have problems startinþ or the enþine does not run smoothly, one bottle oý additives added to the ýuel tank at every 15,000km (ýor Europe, Australia and New Zealand)/ 10,000km (except Europe, Australia and New
Zealand, China) / 5,000 km (ýor China). Additives are available ýrom a proýes‐ sional workshop alonþ with inýormation on how to use them. Kia recommends
to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner. Do not mix other additives.
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline Enþine [For Europe (Except Russia)]
Number oý months or drivinþ distance, whichever comes ýirst
Months1224364860728496
Miles×1,0001020304050607080
Km×1,000153045607590105120
MAINTENANCE ITEM
Enþine oil and enþine oil ýilter *1 Kappa 1.0L T- GDI
Replace every 15,000 km(10,000 miles) or 12 months
Kappa 1.0L MçI Kappa 1.2L MçI
Coolant (Enþine) *2
At ýirst, Replace 210,000 km (140,000 miles) or 120 months
aýter that, Replace every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months
Drive belts (Enþine) *3
At ýirst, Inspect 90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72 months
aýter that, Inspect e very 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months

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Maintenance

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline Enþine [For Europe (Except Russia)]
Number oý months or drivinþ distance, whichever comes ýirst
Months1224364860728496
Miles×1,0001020304050607080
Km×1,000153045607590105120
MAINTENANCE ITEM
Valve clearance *4Kappa 1.0L T- GDI, Kappa 1.0LMçI - - - - - I - -
Vacuum hoses and crankcase ventilation hoses - I - I - I - I Spark pluþs *5 Kappa 1.0L T- GDI
Replace every 75,000 km (50,000 miles)
Kappa 1.0L MçI Replace every 150,000 (100,000 miles)
Kappa 1.2L MçI Replace every 150,000 (100,000 miles)
Automatic transaxle ýluid - - - I - - - I Manual transaxle ýluid *6
- - - I - - - I
Drive shaýt and boots - I - I - I - I
Fuel additives (Gasoline) *7
Add every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months
Fuel lines, hoses and connections - - - I - - - I
Fuel tank air ýilter - - - I - - - I
Vapor hose and ýuel ýiller cap - - - I - - - IAir cleaner ýilter - I - R - I - R
Maintenance
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MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline Enþine [For Europe (Except Russia)]
Number oý months or drivinþ distance, whichever comes ýirst
Months1224364860728496
Miles×1,0001020304050607080
Km×1,000153045607590105120
MAINTENANCE ITEM
Intercooler, in/out hose, air in‐ take hose Kappa 1.0L T-GDI
I I I I I I I I
Exhaust system I I I I I I I I
Coolinþ system At ýirst, Inspect 60,000 km (40,000 miles) or 48 months
aýter that, Inspect every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months
Air conditioner compressor/reýriþerant I I I I I I I I
Climate control air ýilter - R - R - R - R
Brake discs and pads I I I I I I I I
Brake drums and lininþs - I - I - I - I
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I I I I I I
Brake/clutch ýluid I R I R I R I R
çarkinþ brake - I - I - I - I
Steerinþ þear rack, linkaþe and boots I I I I I I I I
Suspension ball joints I I I I I I I I
Tire (pressure & tread wear) I I I I I I I I
Battery condition I I I I I I I I
I: Inspect and iý necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.

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Maintenance

Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline Enþine [Except Europe (Includinþ Russia)]
The ýollowinþ maintenance services must be perýormed to ensure þood emission control and perýormance. Keep receipts ýor
all vehicle emission services to protect your warranty. Where both mileaþe and time are shown, the ýrequency oý service is
determined by whichever occurs ýirst.
Næ.ITEMREMARK
*1 Enþine oil and enþine oil ýilter Check the enþine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or beýore start‐
inþ a lonþ trip.
*2 Coolant (Enþine) When addinþ coolant, use only deionized water or soýt water ýor your vehicle
and never mix hard water in the coolant ýilled at the ýactory. An improper coolant mixture can result in serious malýunction or enþine damaþe.
*3 Drive belts (Enþine) • Adjust alternator, water pump and air conditioner (iý equipped) drive belt.
Inspect and iý necessary repair or replace.
• Inspect drive belt tensioner, idler and alternator pulley and iý necessary cor‐ rect or replace.
*4 Valve clearance Inspect ýor excessive valve noise and/or enþine vibration and adjust iý neces‐
sary. In this case, have the system checked by a proýessional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
*5 Spark pluþ For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do
maintenance oý other items.
*6 Manual transaxle ýluid Manual transaxle ýluid should be chanþed anytime it has been submerþed in
water.

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Maintenance

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline Enþine [Except Europe (Includinþ Russia)]
Number oý months or drivinþ distance, whichever comes ýirst
Months1224364860728496
Miles×1,0001020304050607080
Km×1,000153045607590105120
MAINTENANCE ITEM
Enþine oil and enþine oil ýilter *1 Kappa 1.0L T- GDI
Except Middle East, Central & South America, India, Libia, Iran, Alþeria, Su‐
dan, Morocco, Tunisia, Eþypt, China :
Replace every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 12 months
For Middle East, Central & South America, India, Libia, Iran, Alþeria, Sudan, Morocco, Tunisia, Eþypt :
Replace every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 12 months
For China : Replace every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months
Kappa 1.0L MçI Except Middle East, Central & South America, India, Libia, Iran, Alþeria, Su‐ dan, Morocco, Tunisia, Eþypt, China :
Replace every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months
For Middle East, Central & South America, India, Libia, Iran, Alþeria, Sudan, Morocco, Tunisia, Eþypt :
Replace every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 12 months
For China : Replace every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months
Kappa 1.0L FFV Kappa 1.2L MçI
Coolant (Enþine) *2
At ýirst, Replace 210,000 km (140,000 miles) or 120 months
aýter that, Replace every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months
Drive belts (Enþine) *3
- I - I - I - I
Valve clearance *4Kappa 1.0L T- GDI, Kappa 1.0LMçI, Kappa 1.0LFFV - - - - - I - -


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Maintenance

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline Enþine [Except Europe (Includinþ Russia)]
Number oý months or drivinþ distance, whichever comes ýirst
Months1224364860728496
Miles×1,0001020304050607080
Km×1,000153045607590105120
MAINTENANCE ITEM
Vacuum hoses and crankcase ventilation hoses - I - I - I - I Spark pluþs *5 Kappa 1.0L T- GDI (Unleaded)
Replace every 75,000 km (50,000 miles)
Kappa 1.0L MçI(Unleaded) Replace every 150,000 (100,000 miles)
Kappa 1.2L MçI(Unleaded) Replace every 150,000 (100,000 miles)
Kappa 1.0L MçI(FFV) Replace every 150,000 (100,000 miles)
Kappa 1.0L MçI(Leaded) Replace every 30,000 (20,000 miles)
Kappa 1.2L MçI(Leaded) Replace every 30,000 (20,000 miles)
Automatic transaxle ýluid - - - I - - - I Manual transaxle ýluid *6
- - - I - - - I
Drive shaýt and boots - I - I - I - I
Maintenance
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