2018 KIA SPORTAGE air suspension

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Maintenance
(Continued)
• Wash the undercarriage of yourvehicle regularly during the winter
and whenever your vehicle has been
exposed to such salts or chemicals.
• Do a thorough washing of the undercarriage at the end of the
winter.
• Use professional service techni- cians or governmental inspection
stations to annually inspect for
corrosion.
• Immediately seek an inspection of your vehicle if you become visually
aware of corrosion flaking or scal-
ing or if you become aware of a
change in vehicle performance, such
as soft or spongey brakes, fluids
leaking, impairment of directional
control, suspension noises or rat-
tling metal straps. NHTSA further
advises that after a vehicle is 7 years
old, it is essential that you take these
indicated maintenance steps to
ensure that you protect yourself
from unsafe corrosion conditions.Owner maintenance precau-
tions
Improper or incomplete service may
result in problems. This section gives
instructions only for the maintenance
items that are easy to perform.
As explained earlier in this section,
several procedures can be done only
by an authorized Kia dealer with spe-
cial tools.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
Improper owner maintenance dur-
ing the warranty period may affect
warranty coverage. For details, read
the separate Warranty & Consumer
Information manual provided with
the vehicle. If you're unsure about
any servicing or maintenance proce-
dure, have it done by an authorized
Kia dealer.
WARNING- Maintenance
work
Do not wear jewelry or loose
clothing while working under
the hood of your vehicle with
the engine running. These can
become entangled in moving
parts, if you must run the
engine while working under the
hood, make certain that you
remove all jewelry (especially
rings, bracelets, watches, and
necklaces) and all neckties,
scarves, and similar loose
clothing before getting near the
engine or cooling fans.

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Maintenance
Normal Maintenance Schedule
22,500 miles (36,000 km) or 18 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3
(22,500 miles (36,000 km) or 36 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *4 (22,500 miles (36,000 km) or 36 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km))
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 determined by whichever occurs first.
7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3
(7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *4 (7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km))
15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 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 propeller shaft (AWD)
❑Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
(Continued)
*3Engine oil (2.0 TGDI) Replace every 6,500miles (10,000km) or 6 months
*4If 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.
(Continued)
❑Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3
(15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *4 (15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km))

Maintenance
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Normal Maintenance Schedule (CONT.)
37,500 miles (60,000 km) or 30 months
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect rear axle oil (AWD) *5
❑ Inspect transfer case oil (AWD) *5
❑Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3
(37,500 miles (60,000 km) or 60 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *4 (37,500 miles (60,000 km) or 60 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km))
*1Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free but periodic inspec-
tion is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality.
*
3Engine oil (2.0 TGDI) Replace every 6,500miles (10,000km) or 6 months
*4If 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.
*
5 : Transfer case oil and rear axle oil should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 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 propeller shaft (AWD)
❑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 cap, fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) *1
❑Inspect parking brake
❑Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap
❑Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace air cleaner filter
❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3
(30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 48 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *4 (30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 48 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km))

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Maintenance
Normal Maintenance Schedule (CONT.)
45,000 miles (72,000 km) or 36 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 propeller shaft (AWD)
❑Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3
(45,000 miles (72,000 km) or 72 months)
❑Replace spark plugs (iridium coated), (2.0TGDI)
❑ Add fuel additive *4 (45,000 miles (72,000 km) or 72 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km))
52,500 miles (84,000 km) or 42 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3
(52,500 miles (84,000 km) or 84 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *4 (52,500 miles (84,000 km) or 84 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km))
*3Engine oil (2.0 TGDI) Replace every 6,500miles (10,000km) or 6 months
*4If 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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60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 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 propeller shaft (AWD)
❑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 cap, fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) *1
❑Inspect parking brake
❑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)
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace air cleaner filter
(Continued)
67,500 miles (108,000 km) or 54 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3
(67,500 miles (108,000 km) or 108 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *4 (67,500 miles (108,000 km) or 108 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km))
*1Fuel tank air filter are 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.
*
3Engine oil (2.0 TGDI) Replace every 6,500miles (10,000km) or 6 months
*4If 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.
(Continued)
❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3
(60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 96 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *4 (60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 96 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km))
Normal Maintenance Schedule (CONT.)

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Maintenance
75,000 miles (120,000 km) or 60 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 propeller shaft (AWD)
❑Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑Inspect rear axle oil (AWD) *5
❑Inspect transfer case oil (AWD) *5
❑Inspect drive belts
(First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3
(75,000 miles (120,000 km) or 120 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *4 (75,000 miles (120,000 km) or 120 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km))
82,500 miles (132,000 km) or 66 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3
(82,500 miles (132,000 km) or 132 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *4 (82,500 miles (132,000 km) or 132 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km))
*3Engine oil (2.0 TGDI) Replace every 6,500miles (10,000km) or 6 months
*4If 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.
*
5Transfer case oil and rear axle oil should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
Normal Maintenance Schedule (CONT.)

Maintenance
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Normal Maintenance Schedule (CONT.)
97,500 miles (156,000 km) or 78 months
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3
(97,500 miles (156,000 km) or 156 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *4 (97,500 miles (156,000 km) or 156 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km))
90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 72 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
❑Inspect propeller shaft (AWD)
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑Inspect brake fluid
❑Inspect fuel cap, fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) *1
❑Inspect parking brake
❑Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap
❑Inspect drive belts (First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace air cleaner filter
❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3
(90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 144 months)
❑Replace spark plugs (iridium coated), (2.0TGDI)
(Continued)
*1Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free but periodic inspec-
tion is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality.
*
3Engine oil (2.0 TGDI) Replace every 6,500miles (10,000km) or 6 months
*4If 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.
(Continued)
❑Add fuel additive *4 (90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 144 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km))

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Maintenance
105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 84 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 propeller shaft (AWD)
❑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
(First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace spark plugs (iridium coated) (2.4 GDI)
❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3
(105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 168 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *4 (105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 168 months
❑Rotate tire position (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km))
112,500 miles (180,000 km) or 90 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect rear axle oil (AWD) *5
❑Inspect transfer case oil (AWD) *5
❑Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3
(112,500 miles (180,000 km) or 180 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *4 (112,500 miles (180,000 km) or 180 months
❑Rotate tire position (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km))
*3Engine oil (2.0 TGDI) Replace every 6,500miles (10,000km) or 6 months
*4If 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.
*
5Transfer case oil and rear axle oil should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
Normal Maintenance Schedule (CONT.)