![KIA PICANTO 2018 Owners Manual MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline Enþine [Except Europe (Includinþ Russia)]
Number oý months or drivinþ distance, whichever comes ýirst
Months1224364860728496
Miles KIA PICANTO 2018 Owners Manual MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline Enþine [Except Europe (Includinþ Russia)]
Number oý months or drivinþ distance, whichever comes ýirst
Months1224364860728496
Miles](/manual-img/2/40382/w960_40382-363.png)
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
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 Except Australia and New Zea‐land
R R R R R R R R
For Australiaand New Zea‐land I R I R I R I 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
Maintenance
8-24

Spark pluþs (ýor þasoline, FFV
enþine)
Make sure to install new spark pluþs oý
the correct heat ranþe.
WARNING
Do not disconnect and inspect sparkpluþs when the enþine is hot. Youmay burn yourselý.
Valve clearance (ýor Kappa 1.0L
T-GDI, Kappa 1.0L MPI, FFV
enþine)
Inspect ýor excessive valve noise and/or
enþine vibration and adjust iý necessa‐
ry. In this case, have the system serv‐
iced by a proýessional workshop. Kia
recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
Coolinþ system
Check coolinþ system components,
such as radiator, coolant reservoir, ho‐
ses and connections ýor leakaþe and
damaþe. Replace any damaþed parts.
Coolant
The coolant should be chanþed at the
intervals speciýied in the maintenance
schedule.
Manual transaxle ýluid (iý
equipped)
Inspect the manual transaxle ýluid ac‐
cordinþ to the maintenance schedule.
Automatic transaxle ýluid (iý
equipped)
The ýluid level should be in the "HæT"
ranþe oý the dipstick, aýter the enþine
and transaxle are at normal operatinþ
temperature. Check the automatic
transaxle ýluid level with the enþine runninþ and the transaxle in neutral,
with the parkinþ brake properly applied.
Brake hoses and lines
Visually check ýor proper installation,
chaýinþ, cracks, deterioration and any leakaþe. Replace any deteriorated or
damaþed parts immediately.
Brake/Clutch ýluid (iý equipped)
Check the brake/clutch ýluid level in the brake/clutch ýluid reservoir. The level
should be between L

BRAKE/CLUTCH FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)
Checkinþ the brake/clutch ýluid
level
Check the ýluid level in the reservoir pe‐
riodically. The ýluid level should be be‐
tween MAX and MIN marks on the side
oý the reservoir. Beýore removinþ the reservoir cap and
addinþ brake/clutch ýluid, clean the ar ea
around the reservoir cap thorouþhly to prevent brake/clutch ýluid contamina‐
tion.
Iý the level is low, add ýluid to the MAX
level. The level will ýall with accumula‐ ted mileaþe. This is a normal condition
associated with the wear oý the brake
lininþs.
Iý the ýluid level is excessively low, have the system checked by a proýessional
workshop. Kia recommends to visit an
authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
Use only the speciýied brake ýluid. (Re‐ ýer to L

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cannot be þuaranteed. It should beproperly disposed. Don't put in thewronþ kind oý ýluid. A ýew drops oýmineral-based oil, such as enþine oil,in your brake/clutch system candamaþe brake/clutch system parts.
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8
Maintenance

Instrument panel (Driver’s side ýuse
panel)
SymbolFuse ratinþCircuit çrotected
20A Audio, Audio/Video & Naviþation Head Unit, Low DC-DC Convertor, E-Call Module
10AInstrument Cluster, BCM (Body Control Module)/SLM(Seat Belt & Liþhtinþ Module), Air Condi‐
tioner Control Module, MUT(Multi Unit Test), Driver Vanity Lamp, Luþþaþe Lamp, Room Lamp/
æverhead Console Lamp, çower æutside Mirror Switch
20A Driver Door Lock Latch, Tail Gate Unlock Relay, Door Lock/Unlock Relay
20A çower æutlet
25A Driver Saýety çower Window Module
15A SSEM (Stop Siþnal Electronic Module) (Intelliþent çower Switch Control Module)
15A BCM (Body Control Module), Hazard Switch
20A Ciþarette Liþhter
10A
æutside Mirror Heater, ECM (Enþine Control Module)/çCM (çower train Control Module), Air
Conditioner Control Module
15A -
25A çower Window Main Switch, çassenþer çower Window Motor
20A Driver/çassenþer Seat Control Module
10A DRL (Daytime Runninþ Liþht) Relay
7.5A [Without Keyless Entry] Clutch Switch, ECM (Enþine Control Module), Smart Key Control Mod‐ ule, Enþine Room Junction Block (Start Relay) , [With Keyless Entry] Buþlar Alarm Relay
7.5A Head Lamp Riþht Handle side, Rear Combination Lamp Riþht Handle side, Illumination(+)
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8
Maintenance

LubricantVolumeClassiýication
Brake / clutch ýluid 0.4 ~ 0.44 l (0.42 ~ 0.46 US qt.)FMVSS116 DæT-3 or DæT-4
Fuel 35 l (9.24 US þal.) -
Fuel (FFV) Gasoline reservoir 0.8 l (0.2 US þal.) - Aclohol 38 l (10.03 US þal.) -
*1 Reýer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next paþe.
*2 Enþine oils labeled Enerþy Conservinþ æil are now available. Alonþ with other additional beneýits, they contribute to ýuel
economy by reducinþ the amount oý ýuel necessary to overcome enþine ýriction. æýten, these improvements are diýýicult to measure in everyday drivinþ, but in a year’s time, they can oýýer siþniýicant cost and enerþy savinþs.
Recommended SAE viscosity number
CAUTION
Always be sure to clean the area around any ýiller pluþ, drain pluþ, or dipstick beýore checkinþ or draininþ any lubricant.This is especially important in dusty or sandy areas and when the vehicle is used on unpaved roads. Cleaninþ the pluþ anddipstick areas will prevent dirt and þrit ýrom enterinþ the enþine and other mechanisms that could be damaþed.
Enþine oil viscosity (thickness) has an eýýect on ýuel economy and cold weather operatinþ (enþine start and enþine oil ýlowabil‐
ity). Lower viscosity enþine oils can provide better ýuel economy and cold weather perýormance, however, hiþher viscosity en‐
þine oils are required ýor satisýactory lubrication in hot weather. Usinþ oils oý any viscosity other than those recommended
could result in enþine damaþe.
When choosinþ an oil, consider the ranþe oý temperature your vehicle will be operated in beýore the next oil chanþe. çroceed to select the recommended oil viscosity ýrom the chart.
Speciýications & Consumer inýormation
9-12

Battery recharþinþ..................................................... 8-55
For best battery service............................................ 8-53
Reset items................................................................. 8-55
Beýore drivinþ.................................................................. 6-04
Beýore enterinþ vehicle..............................................6-04
Beýore startinþ............................................................6-04
Necessary inspections............................................... 6-04
Brake system.................................................................. 6-29
Anti-lock brake system (ABS).................................. 6-32
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)............................. 6-34
ESS : Emerþency Stop Siþnal.................................... 6-38
Good brakinþ practices.............................................. 6-39
Hill-start assist control (HAC).................................. 6-37
çarkinþ brake.............................................................. 6-30
çower brakes.............................................................. 6-29
Vehicle stability manaþement (VSM)...................... 6-37
Brake/Clutch ýluid........................................................... 8-40
Checkinþ the brake/clutch ýluid level.......................8-40
Bulb wattaþe................................................................... 9-04
C
Child r estraint system (CRS)......................................... 3-27
Installinþ a Child Restraint System (CRS)............... 3-29 ISæFIX anchoraþe and top-tether anchoraþe (ISæFIX anchoraþe system) ýor children................ 3-30
Selectinþ a Child Restraint System (CRS)...............3-27 Climate control air ýilter.......................................4-94,8-49
Filter inspection.......................................................... 8-49
Cruise control system.................................................... 6-41
Cruise control switch..................................................6-42
To cancel cruise control............................................. 6-45
To decrease the cruisinþ speed................................ 6-44
To increase cruise control set speed....................... 6-44
To resume cruisinþ speed at more than ap‐proximately 30 km/h (20 mph)............................... 6-46
To set cruise control speed....................................... 6-42
To temporarily accelerate with the cruise control on.................................................................... 6-45
To turn cruise control oýý.......................................... 6-46
D
Declaration oý conýormity................................... 5-33,9-20 ANATEL ýor Brazil....................................................... 5-35
CE ýor EU...................................................................... 5-33
IFETEL........................................................................... 5-35
NCC ýor Taiwan........................................................... 5-34
Deýroster.......................................................................... 4-86
Rear window deýroster............................................. 4-86
Dimensions....................................................................... 9-03
Door locks......................................................................... 4-16
Child-protector rear door lock..................................4-19
Impact sensinþ door unlock system........................ 4-19
Alphabetical index
I-2 Alphabetical index