
817
Maintenance
Normal Maintenance Schedule (CONT.)
120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 96 months
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑Inspect rear brake disc /pads, parking brake
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) fluid
❑Inspect fuel cap, fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) *1
❑Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap
❑Inspect valve clearance (if equipped) *2
(Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months)
❑Inspect drive belts (First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace air cleaner filter
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 192 months)
(Continued)
*1Fuel tank air filter is considered to be maintenance free but periodic inspec-
tion is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality.
*
2Inspect for excessive tappet noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if nec-
essary.
*
3If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-
ommended. Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer along with
information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
127,500 miles (204,000 km) or 102 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(127,500 miles (204,000 km) or 204 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *3 (127,500 miles (204,000 km) or 204 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km))
(Continued)
❑Replace coolant
(First, 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 120 months after that,
every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *3 (120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 192 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km))

Maintenance
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Normal Maintenance Schedule (CONT.)
135,000 miles (216,000 km) or 108 months
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑Inspect rear brake disc /pads, parking brake
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑Inspect drive belts
(First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(135,000 miles (216,000 km) or 216 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *3 (135,000 miles (216,000 km) or 216 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km))
142,500 miles (228,000 km) or 114 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(142,500 miles (228,000 km) or 228 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *3 (142,500 miles (228,000 km) or 228 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km))
*3If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-
ommended. Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer along with
information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.

819
Maintenance
Normal Maintenance Schedule (CONT.)
150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 120 months
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑Inspect rear brake disc /pads, parking brake
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑IInspect brake/clutch (if equipped) fluid
❑Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) *1
❑Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap
❑Inspect manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)
❑Inspect drive belts
(First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace air cleaner filter
(Continued)
(Continued)
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 240 months)
❑Replace coolant
(First, 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 120 months after that,
every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *3 (150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 240 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km))
No check, No service required
❑Automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)
*1Fuel tank air filter is considered to be maintenance free but periodic inspec-
tion is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality.
*
3If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-
ommended. Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer along with
information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.

Maintenance
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8
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions
Severe Driving Conditions
A - Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal
temperature or less than 10 miles (16 km) 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 road
H - Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack
I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle towing
J - Driving over 106 mph (170 km/h)
K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under severe driving conditions.
Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if neces\
sary
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCE
OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVALSDRIVING CONDITION
Engine oil and filterREvery 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 6 monthsA, B, C, D, E, F, G,
H, I, J, K
Air cleaner filterRMore frequentlyC, E
Spark plugsRMore frequentlyB, H
Automatic transmission fluidREvery 60,000 miles (96,000 km)A, C, E, F, G, I
Manual transaxle fluidREvery 75,000 miles (120,000 km)C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
Front brake disc/pads, calipersIMore frequentlyC, D, G, H
Rear brake disc/padsIMore frequentlyC, D, G, F
Parking brakeIMore frequentlyC, D, G, H
Steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball jointIMore frequentlyC, D, E, F, G, H, I
Drive shafts and bootsIMore frequentlyC, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
Climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)RMore frequentlyC, E

821
Maintenance
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
vehicle is being driven in severe con-
ditions, more frequent oil and filter
changes are required.
Drive belts
Inspect all drive belts for evidence of
cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oil
saturation and replace if necessary.
Drive belts should be checked peri-
odically for proper tension and
adjusted as necessary.
Fuel filter (for gasoline)
Kia gasoline vehicle is equipped a
lifetime fuel filter that integrated with
the fuel tank. Regular maintenance
or replacement is not needed but
depends on fuel quality. If there are
some important safety matters like
fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of
power, hard starting problem etc, fuel
filter inspection or replace is needed.
The fuel filter be Inspected or
replaced by an authorized Kia dealer.
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and con-
nections
Check the fuel lines, fuel hoses and
connections for leakage and dam-
age. Have an authorized Kia dealer
replace any damaged or leaking
parts immediately.
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap
The vapor hose and fuel filler cap
should be inspected at those inter-
vals specified in the maintenance
schedule. Make sure that a new
vapor hose or fuel filler cap is cor-
rectly replaced.

827
Maintenance
Changing the engine oil and
filter
Have engine oil and filter changed by
an authorized Kia dealer according
to the Maintenance Schedule at the
beginning of this chapter.
CALIFORNIA PROPO-
SITION 65 WARNING
Engine oil contains chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects
and reproductive harm. Used
engine oil may cause irritation or
cancer of the skin if left in con-
tact with the skin for prolonged
periods of time. Always protect
your skin by washing your
hands thoroughly with soap and
warm water as soon as possible
after handling used oil.

Index
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To cancel cruise control ..............................................6-51
To resume cruising speed at more than approximately 20 mph (3 0km/h) ....................................................6-51
To turn cruise control off ............................................6-52
Cup holder ..................................................................4-131
Curtain air bag ..............................................................3-48
Dashboard illumination, see instrument panel illumination..................................................................4-53
Dashboard, see instrument cluster ................................4-52
Day/night rearview mirror ............................................4-49
Declaration of Conformity ............................................5-39
Defogging (Windshield) ..............................................4-123
Defroster (Rear window) ............................................4-103
Defrosting (Windshield) ..............................................4-123
Dimensions ......................................................................9-\
2
Display illumination, see instrument panel illumination ..4-53
Displays, see instrument cluster ....................................4-52
Door locks......................................................................4-\
17 from outside the vehicle..............................................4-17
from inside the vehicle................................................4-18
Central door lock switch ............................................4-18
Child-protector rear door lock ....................................4-20
Driver's and passenger's front air bag ............................3-44
Driving at night ..............................................................6-58
Driving in flooded areas ................................................6-59 Driving in the rain..........................................................6-59
Driving off-road ............................................................6-60
DRL (Bulb type) bulb replacement ..............................8-85
Economical operation ....................................................6-55
Electric power steering ..................................................4-46
Electrical equipment (U.S. ONLY) ..............................9-15
Electronic stability control (ESC) ................................6-29
Emergency starting ..........................................................7-5
Jump starting ................................................................7-5
Emergency while driving ................................................7-3
Emission control system ..............................................8-109 Crankcase emission control system ..........................8-109
Evaporative emission control (including ORVR: Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery) system ........8-109
Exhaust emission control system ..............................8-110
Engine ........................................................................\
......9-2
Engine compartment ........................................................8-4
Engine coolant ..............................................................8-28 Checking the coolant level..........................................8-28
Changing the coolant ..................................................8-30
Engine coolant temperature gauge ................................4-55
Engine number ..............................................................9-11
Engine oil ......................................................................8-\
26 Checking the engine oil level ....................................8-26
Changing the engine oil and filter ..............................8-27
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Index
Engine overheats ..............................................................7-6
Engine start/stop button ..................................................6-8Illuminated engine start/stop button ............................6-8
Engine start/stop button position ..................................6-8
Engine start/stop button illumination ..............................6-8
Engine start/stop button position ....................................6-8
Engine will not start ........................................................7-4
Evaporative emission control (including ORVR: Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery) system ............8-109
Exhaust emission control system ................................8-110
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ..............8-21 Engine oil and filter ....................................................8-21
Drive belts ..................................................................8-21
Fuel filter (for gasoline) ..............................................8-21
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections ......................8-21
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap ....................................8-21
Vacuum crankcase ventilation hoses ..........................8-22
Air cleaner filter ..........................................................8-22
Spark plugs ................................................................8-22
Valve clearance ..........................................................8-22
Cooling system ..........................................................8-22
Coolant ........................................................................\
8-22
Manual transaxle fluid ................................................8-22
Automatic transaxle fluid............................................8-2\
2
Brake hoses and lines..................................................8-23
Brake/clutch fluid........................................................8-24
Parking brake ..............................................................8-24
Brake discs, pads, calipers and rotors ........................8-24 Exhaust pipe and muffler ............................................8-24
Suspension mounting bolts ........................................8-24
Steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint ....................................................................8-24\
Drive shafts and boots ................................................8-24
Air conditioning refrigerant ........................................8-24
Exterior care ................................................................8-101
Flat tire ........................................................................\
..7-18 Jack and tools ..............................................................7-18
Removing and storing the spare tire ..........................7-19
Changing tires ............................................................7-20
Floor mat anchor(s) ....................................................4-136
Fluid Brake/clutch fluid........................................................8-31
Washer fluid ................................................................8-32
Folding the outside rearview mirror ..............................4-51
Front fog lamp bulb replacement ..................................8-84
Front fog light ................................................................4-92
Front seat adjustment ......................................................3-4
Front turn signal lamp bulb replacement (Headlamp Type A) ....................................................8-81
Front turn signal lamp bulb replacement (Headlamp Type B) ....................................................8-83
F