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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
168,000 km (105,000 miles) or 84 months
❑ Rotate tire
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect exhaust system
❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑ Inspect drive belts *
3
(First, 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72 months after that,
every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 24 months)
❑ Inspect power steering fluid (if equipped)
❑ Inspect power steering pump, belt and hoses (if equipped)
❑ Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)
(Continued)
156,000 km (97,500 miles) or 78 months
❑ Rotate tire
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect power steering fluid (if equipped)
❑ Inspect power steering pump, belt and hoses (if equipped)
❑ Replace spark plugs (iridium coated)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter
(Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *
1
(Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.

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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
(Continued)
❑ Inspect power steering fluid (if equipped)
❑ Inspect power steering pump, belt and hoses (if equipped)
❑ Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)
❑ Replace air cleaner filter
❑ Replace engine oil and filter
(Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑ Replace coolant
(First, 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 120 months after
that, every 48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 24 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *
1
(Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.
192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 96 months
❑Rotate tire
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect exhaust system
❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑ Inspect brake fluid
❑ Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter *
2
❑Inspect parking brake
❑ Inspect valve clearance *3
❑Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap
❑ Inspect drive belts *3
(First, 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72 months after that,
every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 24 months)
(Continued)

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Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
204,000 km (127,500 miles) or 102 months
❑Rotate tire
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect power steering fluid (if equipped)
❑ Inspect power steering pump, belt and hoses (if equipped)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter
(Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *
1
(Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.
216,000 km (135,000 miles) or 108 months
❑Rotate tire
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect exhaust system
❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑ Inspect drive belts *
3
(First, 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72 months after that,
every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 24 months)
❑ Inspect power steering fluid (if equipped)
❑ Inspect power steering pump, belt and hoses (if equipped)
❑ Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter
(Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
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Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
No check, No service required
❑Automatic transaxle fluid
240,000 km (150,000 miles) or 120 months
❑Rotate tire
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect exhaust system
❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑ Inspect brake fluid
❑ Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter *
2
❑Inspect parking brake
❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap
❑ Inspect drive belts *
3
(First, 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72 months after that,
every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 24 months)
(Continued)
(Continued)
❑ Inspect power steering fluid (if equipped)
❑ Inspect power steering pump, belt and hoses (if equipped)
❑ Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)
❑ Replace air cleaner filter
❑ Replace engine oil and filter
(Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❑ Replace coolant
(First, 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 120 months after
that, every 48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 24 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *
1
(Every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months)
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.

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Maintenance
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
A - Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 8 km(5 miles) in normal temperature or less than 16 km
(10 miles) 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 materi- als 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 170 km/h (106 mph)
K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVALSDRIVING
CONDITION
REAR BRAKE DISC/PADSIMORE FREQUENTLYC, D, F, G
PARKING BRAKEIMORE FREQUENTLYC, D, G, H
STEERING GEAR BOX, LINKAGE &
BOOTS/LOWER ARM BALL JOINT AND
UPPER ARM BALL JOINT
IMORE FREQUENTLYC, D, E, F, G, H, I
DRIVE SHAFTS AND BOOTSIEVERY 12,000 KM (7,500 MILES) OR 6 MONTHSC, D, E, F, G, H, I
CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER (FOR
EVAPORATOR AND BLOWER UNIT)RMORE FREQUENTLYC, E

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Automatic transaxle fluid
Automatic transaxle fluid does not
need to be checked under normal
usage conditions.
But in severe conditions, the fluid
should be changed at an authorized
Kia dealer in accordance to the
scheduled maintenance at the begin-
ning of this chapter.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
Automatic transaxle fluid color is
basically red.
As the vehicle is driven, the auto-
matic transaxle fluid will begin to
look darker.
This a normal condition and you
should not judge the need to replace
the fluid based upon the changed
color.
The use of a non-specified fluid
could result in transaxle malfunction
and failure.
Use only specified automatic
transaxle fluid. (Refer to
“Recommended lubricants and
capacities” in chapter 8.)
Brake hoses and lines
Visually check for proper installation,
chafing, cracks, deterioration and
any leakage. Replace any deteriorat-
ed or damaged parts immediately.
Brake fluid
Check brake fluid level in the brake
fluid reservoir. The level should be
between “MIN” and “MAX” marks on
the side of the reservoir. Use only
hydraulic brake fluid conforming to
DOT 3 or DOT 4 specification.
Parking brake
Inspect the parking brake system
including the parking brake pedal or
lever and cables.
Brake discs, pads, calipers
and rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear,
discs for run out and wear, and
calipers for fluid leakage.
Suspension mounting bolts
Check the suspension connections
for looseness or damage. Retighten
to the specified torque.
Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/lower arm ball joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine
off, check for excessive free-play in
the steering wheel.
Check the linkage for bends or dam-
age. Check the dust boots and ball
joints for deterioration, cracks, or
damage. Replace any damaged
parts.

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Exhaust system
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes,
muffler and hangers for cracks, dete-
rioration, or damage. Start the
engine and listen carefully for any
exhaust gas leakage. Tighten con-
nections or replace parts as neces-
sary.
Drive shafts and boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and
clamps for cracks, deterioration, or
damage. Replace any damaged
parts and, if necessary, repack the
grease.
Air conditioning refrigerant
Check the air conditioning lines and
connections for leakage and dam-
age.
Power steering pump, belt and
hoses (if equipped)
Check the power steering pump and
hoses for leakage and damage.
Replace any damaged or leaking
parts immediately. Inspect the power
steering belt (or drive belt) for evi-
dence of cuts, cracks, excessive
wear, oiliness and proper tension.
Replace or adjust it if necessary.When checking engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid,
always be sure to clean the area
around any filler plug, drain plug, or
dipstick before checking or draining
any lubricant or fluid. This is espe-
cially important in dusty or sandy
areas and when the vehicle is used
on unpaved roads. Cleaning the plug
and dipstick areas will prevent dirt
and grit from entering the engine and
other mechanisms that could be
damaged.
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High-pressure washing
When using high-pressure wash-
ers, make sure to maintain suffi-
cient distance from the vehicle.
Insufficient clearance or excessive
pressure can lead to component
damage or water penetration.
Do not spray the camera, sensors or its surrounding area directly with
a high pressure washer. Shock
applied from high pressure water
may cause the device to not oper-
ate normally.
Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or plastic covers) or
connectors as they may be dam-
aged if they come into contact with
high pressure water. Waxing
Wax the vehicle when water will no
longer bead on the paint.
Always wash and dry the vehicle
before waxing. Use a good quality
liquid or paste wax, and follow the
manufacturer’s instructions. Wax all
metal trim to protect it and to main-
tain its luster.
Removing oil, tar, and similar materi-
als with a spot remover will usually
strip the wax from the finish. Be sure
to re-wax these areas even if the rest
of the vehicle does not yet need wax-
ing.
CAUTION - Wet engine
Water washing in the engine
compartment including highpressure water washing maycause the failure of electricalcircuits located in the enginecompartment.
Never allow water or other liq- uids to come in contact withelectrical/electronic compo-nents inside the vehicle asthis may damage them.
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