Maintenance
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Maintenance services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
• Owner’s responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
• Owner maintenance precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Owner maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
• Owner maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Scheduled maintenance service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . 7-14
Checking fluid levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
Engine oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
• Checking the engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
• Changing the engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
• Checking the coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
• Changing the coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
• Checking the brake fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24
• Checking the washer fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24
Air cleaner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25
• Filter replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25
Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27
• Filter inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29
• Blade inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29
• Blade replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32
• For best battery service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32
• Recharging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33
• Reset items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34
Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35
• Tire care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35
• Recommended cold tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . 7-35
• Tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36
• Checking tire inflation pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36
• Tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37
• Wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38
• Tire replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39
• Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40
• Tire traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40
• Tire maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40
• Tire sidewall labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40
• All season tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47
• Summer tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47
• Snow tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47
• Tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47
• Radial-ply tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48
• Low aspect ratio tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48
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Maintenance
Normal Maintenance Schedule - Non Turbo Models
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.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496108120132144156168180
Miles×1,0007.51522.530 37.5 45 52.5 60 67.5 75 82.5 90 97.5 105 112.5
Km×1,00012 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180
Drive belts *1At first, inspect at 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months,
after that, inspect every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months
Engine oil and engine oil
filterLambda II 3.3L GDIRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Fuel additives *2Add every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months
Air cleaner filterIIIRIIIRIIIRIII
Spark plugsLambda II 3.3L GDIReplace every 97,500 miles (156,000 km)
Valve clearance *3Lambda II 3.3L GDIInspect every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
*
1: The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced.
*2: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is recommended. Additives are available from your
authorized Kia dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
*
3: Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary. Have an authorized Kia dealer perform the
operation.
Maintenance
12 7
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions - Non Turbo Models
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under severe driving conditions. Refer
to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCE
OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVALSDRIVING
CONDITION
Engine oil and engine oil
filterLambda II 3.3L GDIREvery 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or
6 monthsA, B, C, D, E,
F, G, H, I, J, K
Air cleaner filterRMore frequentlyC, E
Spark plugs RMore frequentlyA, B, F, G, H, I, K
Automatic transmission fluidREvery 60,000 miles (96,000 km)A, C, D, E,
F, G, H, I, J
Brake discs and pads, calipers and rotorsIMore frequentlyC, D, E, G, H
Parking brake (Foot Type)IMore frequentlyC, D, G, H
Steering gear rack, linkage and bootsIMore frequentlyC, D, E, F, G
Suspension ball jointsIMore frequentlyC, D, E, F, G
Maintenance
14 7
EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Engine oil and filter
The engine oil and filter should be
changed at the intervals specified in
the maintenance schedule. If the
vehicle is being driven in severe con-
ditions, more frequent oil and filter
changes are required.
Drive belts
Inspect all drive belts for evidence of
cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oil
saturation and replace if necessary.
Drive belts should be checked peri-
odically for proper tension and
adjusted as necessary.
Fuel filter (for gasoline)
Kia gasoline vehicle is equipped a
lifetime fuel filter that integrated with
the fuel tank. Regular maintenance
or replacement is not needed but
depends on fuel quality. If there are
some important safety matters like
fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of
power, hard starting problem etc, fuel
filter inspection or replace is needed.
The fuel filter be Inspected or
replaced by an authorized Kia dealer.
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and con-
nections
Check the fuel lines, fuel hoses and
connections for leakage and dam-
age. Have an authorized Kia dealer
replace any damaged or leaking
parts immediately.
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap
The vapor hose and fuel filler cap
should be inspected at those inter-
vals specified in the maintenance
schedule. Make sure that a new
vapor hose or fuel filler cap is cor-
rectly replaced.
719
Maintenance
If it is near or at L, add enough oil to
bring the level to F.Do not overfill.
Use a funnel to help prevent oil
from being spilled on engine com-
ponents.
Use only the specified engine oil.
(Refer to “Recommended lubricants
and capacities” in chapter 8.)
Changing the engine oil and
filter
Have engine oil and filter changed by
an authorized Kia dealer according
to the Maintenance Schedule at the
beginning of this chapter.
OYG076011
■Lambda II 3.3L GDI (Gasoline engine)
WARNING - Used engine
oil
Used engine oil may cause irrita-
tion or cancer of the skin if left in
contact with the skin for pro-
longed periods of time. Always
protect your skin by washing
your hands thoroughly with
soap and warm water as soon as
possible after handling used oil.
Index
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Emission control system ................................................7-87
Crankcase emission control system ............................7-87
Evaporative emission control (including ORVR:Onboard
Refueling Vapor Recovery) system ..........................7-87
Exhaust emission control system ................................7-88
Engine ............................................................................8-2
Engine compartment ................................................2-6, 7-3
Engine coolant ..............................................................7-20
Changing the coolant ..................................................7-22
Checking the coolant level..........................................7-20
Engine number ................................................................8-9
Engine oil ......................................................................7-18
Changing the engine oil and filter ..............................7-19
Checking the engine oil level ....................................7-18
ENGINE START/STOP button ......................................5-6
ENGINE START/STOP button position ......................5-6
Illuminated ENGINE START/STOP button ................5-6
Starting the engine with a smart key ............................5-8
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ..............7-14
Exterior overview ............................................................2-2
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)
(Sensor fusion) ............................................................5-44
Brake operation ..........................................................5-49
Detecting sensors (Front view camera/Front radar) ..5-50
FCA warning message and control ............................5-47Limitation of the system ............................................5-54
System malfunction ....................................................5-52
System setting and activation ....................................5-44
Fuel filler door ..............................................................4-36
Closing the fuel filler door..........................................4-37
Emergency fuel filler door release ..............................4-37
Opening the fuel filler door ........................................4-36
Fuel requirements ............................................................1-2
Do not use methanol ....................................................1-4
Fuel Additives ..............................................................1-4
Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol ..................1-3
Operation in foreign countries ......................................1-5
Fuses ..............................................................................7-50
Engine compartment fuse replacement ......................7-53
Fuse/relay panel description ......................................7-56
Inner panel fuse replacement ......................................7-51
Gross vehicle weight........................................................8-5
Highway Driving Assist (HDA) ................................5-128
Warning Message ......................................................5-131
Hood ..............................................................................4-34
Closing the hood ........................................................4-35
Opening the hood ......................................................4-34
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