2019 KIA K900 suspension

Maintenance
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✽ ✽NOTICE - NHTSA Safety
Corrosion Alert
The National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) has
issued a general warning to all vehi-
cle owners of all brands regarding
the risks associated with vehicle
underbody corrosion. From your
initial purchase, take the following
steps to prevent unsafe corrosion
damage to your vehicle:
• Wash the undercarriage of your
vehicle regularly during the win-
ter 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. (Continued)(Continued)
• Immediately seek an inspection of
your vehicle if you become visual-
ly aware of corrosion flaking or
scaling or if you become aware of
a change in vehicle performance,
such as soft or spongy brakes, flu-
ids leaking, impairment of direc-
tional control, suspension noises
or rattling metal straps.
NHTSA further advises that after
a vehicle is 7 years old, it is essen-
tial 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 K900 Kia dealer
with special 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
K900 Kia dealer.

Maintenance
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Normal Maintenance Schedule - Turbo Models (CONT.)
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496108120132144156168180
Miles×1,00061218243036424854606672788490
Km×1,000102030405060708090100110120130140150
Rotate tiresRotate every 6,000 miles (10,000 km)
Climate control air filterRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Vacuum hoseIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Engine coolantAt first, replace at 120,000 miles (200,000 km) or 10 years :
after that, replace every 30,000 miles (50,000 km) or 24 months
Battery conditionIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Brake lines, hoses and connectionsIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Disc brakes and padsIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Steering gear rack, linkage and bootsIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Driveshaft and bootsIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Suspension mounting boltsIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Air conditioner refrigerantIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Air conditioner compressorIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Propeller shaftIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Exhaust pipe and mufflerIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.

Maintenance
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7
Parking brake
Inspect the parking brake system
including the parking brake pedal
and cables.
Brake discs, pads, calipers
and rotors
Check the pads and discs for exces-
sive wear and calipers for fluid leak-
age.
Exhaust pipe and muffler
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.
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.
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 damage. 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.
CHECKING FLUID LEVELS

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Maintenance
Fuse NameFuse ratingCircuit Protected
PASSENGER SEATHEAT20APassenger CCS (Climate Control Seat) Module, Passenger Seat Warmer Control Module
DRIVER SEAT HEAT20ADriver CCS (Climate Control Seat) Module, Driver Seat Warmer Control Module
REAR LH SEAT HEAT20ARear Seat CCS (Climate Control Seat) Module Left Handle side, Rear Seat Warmer Control Module
Left Handle side
POWER DOOR RR LH15ARear Power Door Latch Left Handle side
REAR RH SEAT HEAT20ARear Seat CCS (Climate Control Seat) Module Right Handle side, Rear Seat Warmer Control Module
Right Handle side
REAR RH
POWER SEAT215ARear Seat Relay Module Right Handle side
POWER DOOR PAS- SENGER15APassenger Power Door Latch
ECS15AECS (Electronic Control Suspension) Unit
HEATED
INDICATOR10AFront Air Conditioner Controller
REAR LH
POWER SEAT315ARear Seat Lumbar Support Unit Left Handle side
AMP25AAMP (Amplifier) (Premium/Premium High)
POWER TRUNK20APower Trunk Module
Rear fuse box panel

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Finish damage repair
Deep scratches or stone chips in the
painted surface must be repaired
promptly. Exposed metal will quickly
rust and may develop into a major
repair expense.
If your vehicle is damaged and
requires any metal repair or replace-
ment, be sure the body shop applies
anti-corrosion materials to the parts
repaired or replaced.
Bright-metal maintenance
To remove road tar and insects,
use a tar remover, not a scraper or
other sharp object.
To protect the surfaces of bright- metal parts from corrosion, apply a
coating of wax or chrome preser-
vative and rub to a high luster.
During winter weather or in coastal areas, cover the bright metal parts
with a heavier coating of wax or
preservative. If necessary, coat the
parts with non-corrosive petroleum
jelly or other protective compound.
Underbody maintenance
Road salt and other corrosive chemi-
cals are used in cold weather states to
melt snow and prevent ice accumula-
tion. If these chemicals are not regu-
larly removed, they will corrode the
vehicle underbody and over time dam-
age fuel lines, the fuel tank retention
system, the vehicle suspension, the
exhaust system, and even the body
frame. The National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration has warned all
vehicle owners of all brands of the
need to take the following steps:
Wash the undercarriage of yourvehicle regularly during the winter
and whenever your vehicle has
been exposed to such salts or
chemicals.CAUTION - Drying vehicle
Wiping dust or dirt off the body with a dry cloth willscratch the finish.
Do not use steel wool, abra- sive cleaners, acid detergentsor strong detergents contain-ing high alkaline or causticagents on chrome-plated oranodized aluminum parts.This may result in damage tothe protective coating andcause discoloration or paintdeterioration.

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Maintenance
Do a thorough washing of theundercarriage at the end of the
winter.
Use professional service techni- cians or governmental inspection
stations to annually inspect for cor-
rosion.
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 direc-
tional control, suspension noises
or rattling metal straps.Aluminum wheel maintenance
The aluminum wheels are coated
with a clear protective finish.
Do not use any abrasive cleaner,polishing compound, solvent, or
wire brushes on aluminum wheels.
They may scratch the finish.
Clean the wheel when it has cooled.
Use only a mild soap or neutral detergent, and rinse thoroughly
with water. Also, be sure to clean
the wheels after driving on salted
roads. This helps prevent corro-
sion.
Avoid washing the wheels with highspeed vehicle wash brushes.
Do not use any alkaline or acid detergents It may damage and cor-
rode the aluminum wheels coated
with a clear protective finish.
Corrosion protection
Protecting your vehicle from corrosion
By using the most advanced design
and construction practices to combat
corrosion, we produce vehicles of
the highest quality. However, this is
only part of the job. To achieve the
long-term corrosion resistance your
vehicle can deliver, the owner's
cooperation and assistance is also
required.
Common causes of corrosion
The most common causes of corro-
sion on your vehicle are:
Road salt, dirt and moisture that isallowed to accumulate underneath
the vehicle.
Removal of paint or protective coatings by stones, gravel, abra-
sion or minor scrapes and dents
which leave unprotected metal
exposed to corrosion.

Index
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Brake hoses and lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Brake discs, pads, calipers and rotors . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Exhaust pipe and muffler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Suspension mounting bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Drive shafts and boots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Air conditioning refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Exterior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-84
Exterior overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Filter inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29
Filter replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-28
Flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 6-14 Jack and tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
Removing the spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15
Storing the spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15
Changing tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15
Compact spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20
Floor mat anchor(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-163
Folding the outside rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-68 Forward Collision-Avoidance assist (FCA) . . . . . . . . . 5-53
System setting and activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-53
FCA warning message and system control . . . . . . . 5-55
Brake operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-57
FCA sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-58
System malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-60
Limitation of the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-62
Recognizing pedestrians. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-66
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist-Lane-Change Oncoming function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-114
Function operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-114
Warning message and function control . . . . . . . . . 5-114
Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-115
Front passenger's seat belt warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
Front seat adjustment (Power) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Front seat position memory system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44
Fuel filter (for Gasoline) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-72\
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
Fuse/relay panel description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-59
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . 7-53 Inner panel fuse replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-55
Engine compartment fuse replacement . . . . . . . . . . 7-57
Fuse/relay panel description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-59
F

Index
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Smart key functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Smart trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32\
Smart ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-150
Smooth cornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-149
Snow tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-152, 7-50
Spare tireRemoving the spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15
Storing the spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15
Changing tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15
Compact spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20
Spark plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18\
Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-148 Hazardous driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-148
Rocking the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-148
Smooth cornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-149
Driving at night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-149
Driving in the rain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-150
Driving in flooded areas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-151
Driving off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-151
Highway driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-151
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-71
SRS Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
3-75
SRS components and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54
Starting difficulties, see engine will not start . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Starting the engine - With a smart key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Steering gear box, linkage & boots/ lower arm ball joint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20 Steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54
Electric power steering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54
Tilt and telescopic steering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-55
Heated steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-56
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 4-57
Storage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-151 Center console storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-151
Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-151
Sunglass holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-152
Summer tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50
Sunglass holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-152
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 4-48 Sunroof open warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49
Sunshade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-50\
Sliding the sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-50
Tilting the sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-52
Resetting the sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-52
Sunroof open warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49
Sunshade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
4-50
Sunvisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
156
Surround View Monitoring System (SVM) . . . . . . . . 4-112
Suspension mounting bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-71\
Theft-alarm stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
T