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Engine compartment................................................................ 8-04
Maintenance services............................................................... 8-07Owner’s responsibility.......................................................... 8-07
Owner maintenance precautions....................................... 8-07
Owner maintenance................................................................. 8-09 Owner maintenance schedule.............................................8-09
Scheduled maintenance service............................................. 8-11 Scheduled maintenance service precaution..................... 8-11
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline
Engine [For Europe (Except Russia)]................................. 8-12
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline
Engine [For Europe (Except Russia)] (continued)............ 8-14
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions -
For Gasoline Engine [For Europe (Except Russia)].......... 8-17
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline
Engine [Except Europe (Including Russia)]........................8-19
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline
Engine [Except Europe (Including Russia)] (con‐
tinued)..................................................................................... 8-21
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions -
For Gasoline Engine [Except Europe (Including
Russia)]................................................................................... 8-25
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Diesel En‐
gine [For Europe (Except Russia)]...................................... 8-28
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Diesel En‐
gine [For Europe (Except Russia)] (continued).................8-30
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions -
For Diesel Engine [For Europe (Except Russia)]............... 8-32
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Diesel En‐
gine [Except Europe (Including Russia)]............................ 8-34 Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Diesel En‐
gine [Except Europe (Including Russia)] (continued)....... 8-36
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions -
For Diesel Engine [Except Europe (Including Russia)]..... 8-39
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items..................... 8-41 Engine oil and filter............................................................... 8-41
Drive belts.............................................................................. 8-41
Fuel filter cartridge (for diesel).......................................... 8-41
Fuel filter (for gasoline)....................................................... 8-41
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections.............................. 8-41
Vapor hose (for gasoline engine) and fuel filler cap........8-42
Vacuum crankcase ventilation hoses ................................8-42
Air cleaner filter.....................................................................8-42
Spark plugs (for gasoline engine)....................................... 8-42
Valve clearance (for Kappa 1.0L T-GDI engine)............... 8-42
Cooling system...................................................................... 8-42
Coolant.................................................................................... 8-42
Manual transaxle fluid .........................................................8-42
Automatic transaxle fluid ................................................... 8-42
Brake hoses and lines........................................................... 8-43
Brake/Clutch fluid ................................................................ 8-43
Parking brake......................................................................... 8-43
Brake discs, pads, calipers and rotors............................... 8-43
Suspension mounting bolts................................................. 8-43Steering gear box linkage & boots/lower arm
ball joint.................................................................................. 8-43
Drive shafts and boots......................................................... 8-43
Air conditioning refrigerant ................................................ 8-43
Engine oil (Gasoline)..................................................................8-44 Checking the engine oil level................................................8-44
Maintenance
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OWNER MAINTENANCE
The following lists are vehicle checks
and inspections that should be per‐
formed at the frequencies indicated to help ensure safe, dependable operation
of your vehicle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your dealer as soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance Checks are
generally not covered by warranties
and you may be charged for labor, parts and lubricants used.
Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop for fuel:
• Check the engine oil level.
• Check the coolant level in the coolant reservoir.
• Check the windshield washer fluid level.
• Look for low or under-inflated tires.
WARNING
Be careful when checking your en‐gine coolant level when the engine ishot. Scalding hot coolant and steam
(Continued)
(Continued)
may blow out under pressure. Thiscould cause burns or other seriousinjury.
While operating your vehicle:
• Note any changes in the sound of the exhaust or any smell of exhaust
fumes in the vehicle.
• Check for vibrations in the steering wheel. Notice any increased steering
effort or looseness in the steering
wheel, or change in its straight-
ahead position.
• Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or L
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MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline Engine [For Europe (Except Russia)]
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496
Miles×1,0001020304050607080
Km×1,000153045607590105120
MAINTENANCE ITEM
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
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
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MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCE OP‐ERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVALSDRIVING CONDI‐TION
Engine oil and engine oil KIA STONIC 2018 Owners Manual Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions - For Gasoline Engine [For Europe (Except Russia)]
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCE OP‐ERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVALSDRIVING CONDI‐TION
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Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions - For Gasoline Engine [For Europe (Except Russia)]
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCE OP‐ERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVALSDRIVING CONDI‐TION
Engine oil and engine oil filter Kappa 1.0L T-GDI
REvery 7,500 km (5,000 miles) or 6
months A, B, C, D, E, F, G,
H, I, J, K
Kappa 1.2L MPI Kappa 1.4L MPI
Spark plugs RReplace more frequently depending on
the condition B, H, I, 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 condition C, D, E, F, G, H, I ,J
Air cleaner filter RReplace more frequently depending on
the condition C, E
Climate control air filter R Replace more frequently depending on
the condition C, E, G
Brake discs and pads, calipers and rotors I Inspect more frequently depending on
the condition C, D, E, G, H
Brake drums and linings I Inspect more frequently depending on
the condition C, D, E, G, H
Parking brake IInspect more frequently depending on
the condition C, D, G, H
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots I Inspect more frequently depending on
the condition C, D, E, F, G
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MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline Engine [Except Europe (Including Russia)]
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496
Miles×1,0001020304050607080
Km×1,000153045607590105120
MAINTENANCE ITEM
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 ISuspension 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.
Maintenance
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MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCE OP‐ERATIONMAINTENANCE IN‐TERVALSDRIVING CONDITION
Automatic transaxle fluid REvery 90,000 km
(60,000 miles) A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
Manual transaxle fluid REvery 120,000 km
(80,000 miles) C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
Drive shaft and boots IInspect more fre‐
quently depending on the condition C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
Air cleaner filter RReplace more fre‐
quently depending on the condition C, E
Climate control air filter RReplace more fre‐
quently depending on the condition C, E, G
Brake discs and pads, calipers and rotors I Inspect more fre‐
quently depending on the condition C, D, E, G, H
Brake drums and linings IInspect more fre‐
quently depending on the condition C, D, E, G, H
Parking brake IInspect more fre‐
quently depending on the condition C, D, G, H
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots IInspect more fre‐
quently depending on the condition C, D, E, F, G
Maintenance
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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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Engine oil and engine oil filte KIA STONIC 2018 Owners Manual Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions - For Diesel Engine [For Europe (Except Russia)]
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCEOPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVALSDRIVING CONDI‐TION
Engine oil and engine oil filte](/manual-img/2/40480/w960_40480-377.png)
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.
Maintenance
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