2020 KIA RIO schedule

Maintenance
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Maintenance services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
• Owner’s responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
• Owner maintenance precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Owner maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
• Owner maintenance schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Scheduled maintenance service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
• Scheduled maintenance service precaution . . . . . . . 8-10
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . 8-16
Checking fluid levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20
Engine oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-21
• Checking the engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-21
• Changing the engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-22
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23
• Checking the coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23
• Changing the coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25
Brake/clutch fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-26
• Checking the brake/clutch fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-26
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-27
• Checking the washer fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-27
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-28
• Checking the parking brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-28
Air cleaner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-29
• Filter replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-29
Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-31
• Filter inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-31
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-33
• Blade inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-33
• Blade replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-33
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-\
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• For best battery service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-37
• Recharging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38
• Reset items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-39\
Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-40
• Tire care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
8-40
• Recommended cold tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . 8-40
• Tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-41
• Checking tire inflation pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-41
• Tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-42
• Wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-43
• Tire replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-44
• Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-45
• Tire traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-45
• Tire maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-45
• Tire sidewall labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-45
• All season tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-52
• Summer tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-52
• Snow tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-\
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MAINTENANCE SERVICES
You should exercise the utmost care
to prevent damage to your vehicle
and injury to yourself whenever per-
forming any maintenance or inspec-
tion procedures.
Should you have any doubts con-
cerning the inspection or servicing of
your vehicle, we strongly recom-
mend that you have an authorized
Kia dealer perform this work.
An authorized Kia dealer has factory-
trained technicians and genuine Kia
parts to service your vehicle proper-
ly. For expert advice and quality serv-
ice, see an authorized Kia dealer.
Inadequate, incomplete or insuffi-
cient servicing may result in opera-
tional problems with your vehicle that
could lead to vehicle damage, an
accident, or personal injury.Owner’s responsibility
✽ ✽NOTICE
Maintenance Service and Record
Retention are the owner's responsi-
bility.
You should retain documents that
show proper maintenance has been
performed on your vehicle in accor-
dance with the scheduled mainte-
nance service charts shown on the
following pages. You need this infor-
mation to establish your compliance
with the servicing and maintenance
requirements of your vehicle war-
ranties.
Detailed warranty information is
provided in your Warranty &
Consumer Information manual.
Repairs and adjustments required as
a result of improper maintenance or
a lack of required maintenance are
not covered.
We recommend you have your vehi-
cle maintained and repaired by an
authorized Kia dealer. An authorized
Kia dealer meets Kia’s high service
quality standards and receives tech-
nical support from Kia in order to pro-
vide you with a high level of service
satisfaction.
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OWNER MAINTENANCE
The following lists are vehicle checks
and inspections that should be per-
formed by the owner or an author-
ized Kia dealer at the frequencies
indicated to help ensure safe,
dependable operation of your vehi-
cle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your deal-
er as soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance Checks
are generally not covered by war-
ranties 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 coolantreservoir.
Check the windshield washer fluid level.
Look for low or under-inflated tires.
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 steer-
ing effort or looseness in the steer-
ing wheel, or change in its straight-
ahead position.
Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or “pulls” to one side
when traveling on smooth, level
road.
When stopping, listen and check for unusual sounds, pulling to one
side, increased brake pedal travel
or “hard-to-push” brake pedal.
WARNING- Hot coolant
Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level when the
engine is hot. Scalding hot
coolant and steam may blow
out under pressure.
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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Scheduled maintenance service precaution
Follow the Normal Maintenance Schedule if the vehicle is usually operated where none of the following conditions apply.
If any of the following conditions apply, follow the Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions.
Repeated driving short distance of less than 8 km (5 miles) in normal temperature or less than 16 km (10 miles) in
freezing temperature
Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread roads
Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
Driving in heavy dust condition
Driving in heavy traffic area
Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road repeatedly
Towing a trailer or using a camper, or roof rack
Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use of vehicle towing
Driving over 170 km/h (106 mph)
Frequently driving in stop-and-go condition
If your vehicle is operated under the above conditions, you should inspect, replace or refill more frequently than the following Normal Maintenance Schedule. After 120 months or 240,000 km (150,000 miles) continue to follow the pre-scribed maintenance intervals.
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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 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72 months,
after that, inspect every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 24 months
Engine oil and engine oil
filterGamma II 1.6L
MPIRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Fuel additives *2Add every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months
Air cleaner filterIIIRIIIRIIIRIII
Spark plugsGamma II 1.6L
MPIReplace every 156,000 km (97,500 miles)
Rotate tiresRotate every 12,000 km (7,500 miles)
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.
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
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Normal Maintenance Schedule - Non Turbo Models (CONT.)
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
Climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)RRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Vacuum hoseIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Coolant (Engine)At first, replace at 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years,
after that, replace every 48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 24 months
Battery conditionIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Brake lines, hoses and connections
(Including booster)IIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Brake discs and padsIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Steering gear rack, linkage and bootsIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Drive shaft and boots-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-
Suspension ball joints and mounting
boltsIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Air conditioner compressor/refrigerantIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Exhaust systemIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
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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
Cooling system---I-I-I-I-I-I-
Intelligent variable transmission fluidNo check, No service required
Manual transmission fluid *3---I---I---I---
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-
Fuel tank air filter *4-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-
Fuel lines, hoses and connections---I---I---I---
Parking brake-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-
Brake/clutch (if equipped) fluidIIIRIIIRIIIRIII
Clutch (if equipped) and brake pedal
free playIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
All latch, hinges and locks-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-
Canister---I---I---I---
Normal Maintenance Schedule - Non Turbo Models (CONT.)
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
*
3: Manual transmission fluid should be changed anytime it has been submerged in water.
*4: Fuel tank air filter is considered to be maintenance free but periodic inspection is recommended as the level of maintenance will be dependent upon the quality fuel used in the vehicle.
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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 the intervals
specified in the maintenance sched-
ule. Make sure that a new vapor hose
or fuel filler cap is installed correctly.
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