2018 KIA STONIC Owners Manual

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Diesel Engine [For Europe (Except Russia)]
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months24487296120144168192
Miles×1,00020406080100120140160
Km×1,000306090120150180210240
MAINTENANCE ITEM
Climate control air filter R R R R R R R R
Brake discs and pads I I I I I I I I
Brake drums and linings I I I I I I I I
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I I I I I I
Brake/clutch fluid R R R R R R R R
Parking brake I I I I I I I I
Steering gear rack, linkage 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 if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.


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Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions - For Diesel Engine [For Europe (Except Russia)]
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCEOPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVALSDRIVING CONDI‐TION
Engine oil and engine oil filter R Every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months A, B, C, D, E, F, G,
H, I, J, K
Automatic transaxle fluid R Every 90,000 km (60,000 miles) A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I,
J
Manual transaxle fluid R Every 120,000 km (80,000 miles) C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
Drive shaft and boots I Inspect more frequently depending on the con‐
dition C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
Air cleaner filter R Replace more frequently depending on the con‐
dition C, E
Climate control air filter R Replace more frequently depending on the con‐
dition C, E, G
Brake discs and pads, calipers and ro‐ tors IInspect more frequently depending on the con‐
dition C, D, E, G, H
Brake drums and linings I Inspect more frequently depending on the con‐
dition C, D, E, G, H
Parking brake I Inspect more frequently depending on the con‐
dition C, D, G, H
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots I Inspect more frequently depending on the con‐
dition C, D, E, F, G
Suspension ball joints I Inspect more frequently depending on the con‐
dition C, D, E, F, G
Maintenance operation
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
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R : Replace or change.
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 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 roads repeatedly.
H : Towing a trailer or using a camper on roof rack.
I : Driving for patrol car, taxi, other commercial use of vehicle towing.
J : Driving over 170 km/h (106 mile/h).
K : Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions.


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Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Diesel Engine [Except Europe (Including Russia)]
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.
NO.ITEMREMARK
*1 Engine oil and engine oil filter Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before start‐ ing a long trip.
*2 Engine oil and engine oil filter (For
Diesel Engine) • The engine oil level should be checked regularly and maintained properly.
Operating with an insufficient amount oil can damage the engine, and suchdamage is not covered by warranty.
• This maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. It is applicable only when using a qualified fuel <"EN590 or equivalent">. If the diesel fuel speci‐fications don't meet the EN590, it must be replaced according to the severe
maintenance schedule.
*3 Coolant (Engine) When adding coolant, use only deionized water or soft water for your vehicle
and never mix hard water in the coolant filled at the factory. An improper
coolant mixture can result in serious malfunction or engine damage.
*4 Drive belts (Engine) • Adjust alternator, water pump and air conditioner (if equipped) drive belt.
Inspect and if necessary repair or replace.
• Inspect drive belt tensioner, idler and alternator pulley and if necessary cor‐ rect or replace.
*5 Manual transaxle fluid Manual transaxle fluid should be changed anytime it has been submerged in
water.
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NO.ITEMREMARK
*6 Fuel filter cartridge (Diesel) This maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. It is applicable only when using a qualified fuel <"EN590 or equivalent">. If the diesel fuel specifications
don't meet the EN590, it must be replaced more frequently. If there are
some important safety matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of
power, hard starting problem etc., replace the fuel filter immediately regard‐
less of maintenance schedule and consult a professional workshop for more
details. Kia recommends to consult an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.



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Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Diesel Engine [Except Europe (Including Russia)] (continued)
MAINTENANCE IN‐TERVALS
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Diesel Engine [Except Europe (Including Russia)]
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496
Miles×1,0001020304050607080
Km×1,000153045607590105120
MAINTENANCE ITEM
Engine oil and en‐ gine oil filter *1
,*2
U-II 1.4L, U-II 1.6L For Russia, Australia and New Zealand :
Replace every 15,000 km(10,000 miles) or 12 months Except Russia, Australia and New Zealand :
Replace every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 12 months
Coolant (Engine) *3
At first, Replace 210,000 km (140,000 miles) or 120 months
after that, Replace every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months
Drive belts (Engine) *4
At first, Inspect 90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 48 months
after that, Inspect every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months
Automatic transaxle fluid - - - I - - - I Manual transaxle fluid *5
- - - I - - - I
Drive shaft and boots - I - I - I - IFuel filter cartridge (Diesel) *6
- I - R - I - R
Fuel lines, hoses and connections - I - I - I - I Air cleaner filter Except China, India, Middle East
I I R I I R I I
For China, India, Mid‐dle East R R R R R R R R
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MAINTENANCE IN‐TERVALS
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Diesel Engine [Except Europe (Including Russia)]
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496
Miles×1,0001020304050607080
Km×1,000153045607590105120
MAINTENANCE ITEM
Exhaust system - I - I - I - I
Cooling system At first, Inspect 60,000 km (40,000 miles) or 48 months
after that, Inspect every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months
Air conditioner compressor/refrigerant I I I I I I I I
Climate control air filter Except Australia andNew Zealand
R R R R R R R R
For Australia and NewZealand I R I R I R I R
Brake discs and pads I I I I I I I I
Brake drums and linings - I - I - I - I
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I I I I I I
Brake/clutch fluid I R I R I R I R
Parking brake - I - I - I - I
Steering gear rack, linkage 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

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I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.

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