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Maintenance
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 neces\
sary
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCEOPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVALSDRIVING
CONDITION
Engine oil and
engine oil filterLambda II 3.3L GDIREvery 6,000 km (3,750 miles) 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 96,000 km (60,000 miles)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

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Maintenance
Automatic transmission fluid
Automatic transmission fluid does
not need to be checked under nor-
mal usage conditions.
But in severe conditions, the fluid
should be changed at an authorized
Kia dealer in accordance to the
scheduled maintenance at the begin-
ning of this chapter.
✽ ✽NOTICE
Automatic transmission fluid color
is usually red.
As the vehicle is driven, the auto-
matic transmission fluid will begin
to look darker.
This is normal, and you should not
judge the need to replace the fluid
based upon the changed color.
Brake hoses and lines
Visually check for proper installation,
chafing, cracks, deterioration and
any leakage. Replace any deteriorat-
ed or damaged parts immediately.
Brake fluid
Check brake fluid level in the brake
fluid reservoir. The level should be
between “MIN” and “MAX” marks on
the side of the reservoir. Use only
hydraulic brake fluid conforming to
DOT 3 or DOT 4 specification.
Parking brake
Inspect the parking brake system
including the parking brake pedal or
lever and cables.
CAUTION
Use only specified automatic
transmission fluid. The use of anon-specified fluid could resultin a transmission malfunctionand failure. (Refer to"Recommended lubricants andcapacities" in chapter 8.)

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Maintenance
WASHER FLUID
Checking the washer fluid
level
The reservoir is translucent so that
you can check the level with a quick
visual inspection.
Check the fluid level in the washer
fluid reservoir and add fluid if neces-
sary. Plain water may be used if
washer fluid is not available.
However, use washer solvent with
antifreeze characteristics in cold cli-
mates to prevent freezing.
Checking the parking brake
Check whether the stroke is within
specification when the parking brake
pedal is depressed with 66 lb, 294 N
(30 kg) of force. Also, the parking
brake alone should securely hold the
vehicle on a fairly steep grade. If the
stroke is more or less than specified,
have the parking brake adjusted by
an authorized Kia dealer.
Stroke : 8~9 notch
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PARKING BRAKE
(IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING- FlammableFluid
Do not allow the washer fluid to
come in contact with open
flames or sparks. The windshield
washer fluid reservoir is flamma-
ble under certain circumstances.
This can result in a fire.
WARNING- Windshield fluid
Do not drink the windshield
washer fluid. The windshield
washer fluid is poisonous to
humans and animals.
WARNING- Coolant
Do not use radiator coolant or antifreeze in the washer fluid
reservoir.
Radiator coolant can severely obscure visibility when
sprayed on the windshield
and may cause loss of vehicle
control.

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Maintenance
LIGHT BULBS
Bulb replacement precaution
Please keep extra bulbs on hand
with appropriate wattage ratings in
case of emergencies.
Refer to “Bulb Wattage” in chapter 8.
When changing lamps, first turn off
the engine at a safe place, firmly
apply the parking brake and detach
the battery’s negative (-) terminal.
Use only bulbs of the specifiedwattage. net-work failure
The headlamp, taillight, and fog light
may light up when the head lamp
switch is turned ON, and not light up
when the taillight or for light switch is
turned ON. This may be cause by
network failure or vehicle electrical
control system malfunction. If there is
a problem, we recommend the sys-
tem be serviced by an authorized Kia
dealer.
trical control system stabilization
A normally functioning lamp may
flicker momentarily. This momentary
occurrence is due to stabilization
function of the vehicle's electrical on
control system. If the lamp soon
returns to normal, the vehicle does
not require service.
However, if the lamp goes out after
the momentary flickering, or the flick-
ering continues, we recommend the
system be serviced by an authorized
Kia dealer.
WARNING- Working on the lights
Prior to working on the light,
firmly apply the parking brake,
ensure that the ignition switch
is turned to the LOCK position
and turn off the lights to avoid
sudden movement of the vehi-
cle and burning your fingers or
receiving an electric shock.
CAUTION -Light replace-
ment
Be sure to replace the burned- out bulb with one of the samewattage rating. Otherwise, itmay cause damage to the fuseor electric wiring system.
CAUTION -Headlamp
Lens
To prevent damage, do notclean the headlamp lens withchemical solvents or strongdetergents.

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Index
Blind-spot Collision Warning (BCW)/Rear Cross-traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) ..........5-85Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) ........................5-86
Limitations of the system............................................5-9\
2
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) ........5-89
Brake fluid ....................................................................7-25\
Checking the brake fluid level ....................................7-25
Brake system..................................................................5-21 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................................5-33
Auto hold ..................................................................5-30
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) ................................5-24
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............................5-35
Good braking practices ..............................................5-42
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) ..................................5-42
Parking brake – Foot type ..........................................5-23
Power brakes ..............................................................5-21
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)........................5-40
Bulb wattage ....................................................................8-3
Checking fluid levels ....................................................7-19
Child Restraint System (CRS) ......................................3-54 Children always in the rear ........................................3-54
Installing a Child Restraint System (CRS) ................3-58
Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS) ................3-55
Clean air ......................................................................4-\
196 Climate control air filter ................................................7-30
Filter inspection ..........................................................7-30
Cruise Control System ..................................................5-57 To cancel cruise control ..............................................5-59
To decrease the cruising speed ..................................5-58
To increase Cruise Control set Speed ........................5-58
To resume cruising speed at more than approximately 30 km/h (20 mph) ....................................................5-60
To set Cruise Control Speed ......................................5-57
To temporarily accelerate with the cruise control on 5-59
To turn cruise control off ............................................5-60
Declaration of Conformity ..........................................4-220 IC ........................................................................\
......4-220
Defroster ......................................................................4-\
155 Rear window defroster ..............................................4-155
Dimensions ......................................................................8-\
2
Door locks......................................................................4-\
26 Automatic door lock system ......................................4-31
Child-protector rear door lock ....................................4-31
Impact sensing door unlock system ............................4-31
Operating door locks from inside the vehicle ............4-28
Operating door locks from outside the vehicle ..........4-26
Drive mode integrated control system ..........................5-83 Drive mode..................................................................5-83
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Owner maintenance ........................................................7-7Owner maintenance schedule ......................................7-7
Parking brake ................................................................7-27 Checking the parking brake ........................................7-27
Parking distance warning ............................................4-132 Non-operational conditions of parking distance warning ..................................................................4-134
Operation of the parking distance warning ..............4-133
Self-diagnosis............................................................4-136
Parking distance warning-reverse ................................4-128 Non-operational conditions of the parking distance warning-reverse ........................................4-129
Operation of the parking distance warning-reverse ..4-128
Parking distance warning-reverse precautions..........4-130
Self-diagnosis............................................................4-131
Power sliding door and power liftgate ..........................4-35 Automatic stop and reversal ......................................4-37
Emergency liftgate safety release ..............................4-47
How to reset the power sliding door and power liftgate ......................................................................4-\
38
Power door on/off button ............................................4-39
Power liftgate opening height user setting ................4-46
Power liftgate operation ..............................................4-43 Power sliding door operation ......................................4-40
Smart liftgate ..............................................................4-48
Power steering fluid ......................................................7-26 Checking the power steering fluid level ....................7-26
Checking the power steering hose ..............................7-26
Rear view monitor ......................................................4-137
Recommended lubricants and capacities ........................8-6 Recommended SAE viscosity number ........................8-7
Road warning ..................................................................6-2 Hazard warning flasher ................................................6-2
Scheduled maintenance service ......................................7-9
Seat belts ........................................................................\
3-35 Care of seat belts ........................................................3-52
Pre-tensioner seat belt ................................................3-47
Seat belt precautions ..................................................3-50
Seat belt restraint system ............................................3-35
Seats ........................................................................\
........3-2 Driver position memory system (for power seat) ......3-11
Front seat adjustment - manual ....................................3-7
Front seat adjustment - power ......................................3-8
Headrest (for front seat) ..............................................3-13
Headrest (for rear seat) ..............................................3-31
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Index
Vehicle weight glossary ..............................................5-129Base curb weight ......................................................5-129
Cargo weight ............................................................5-129
GAW (Gross Axle Weight) ......................................5-129
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ........................5-129
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) ..................................5-129
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ....................5-129
Vehicle curb weight ..................................................5-129
Warning and indicator lights........................................4-116 Indicator lights ..........................................................4-123
Warning lights ..........................................................4-116
Washer fluid ..................................................................7-27 Checking the washer fluid level..................................7-27
Windows ........................................................................\
4-53 Power windows ..........................................................4-54
Windshield defrosting and defogging..........................4-191 Automatic climate control system ............................4-192
Defogging logic ........................................................4-193
Manual climate control system ................................4-191
Winter driving ..............................................................5-111 Carry emergency equipment ....................................5-113
Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary ..............5-112
Check battery and cables ..........................................5-112
Check spark plugs and ignition system ....................5-112
Don’t let your parking brake freeze..........................5-113 Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath ........5-113
Snowy or icy conditions ..........................................5-111
To keep locks from freezing ....................................5-112
Use approved window washer anti-freeze in system5-113
Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant ................5-112
Wiper blades ..................................................................7-32 Blade inspection ..........................................................7-32
Blade replacement ......................................................7-32
Wipers and washers ....................................................4-149 Front windshield washers ........................................4-150
Rear window wiper and washer switch ....................4-151
Windshield wipers ....................................................4-149
360° camera monitoring system ..................................4-138
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