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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 filterTheta II 2.4L 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, 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
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(Continued)
1. Wash the undercarriage of yourvehicle regularly throughout the
winter and do a thorough washing
in the spring to remove road salt
and other de-icing chemicals.
2. Monitor the brake system for signs of corrosion by having regu-
lar professional inspections and
watching for signs of problems,
including loss of brake fluid,
unusual leaks and soft or spongy
feel in the brake pedal.
3. Replace the entire brake pipe assembly if you find severe corro-
sion that causes scaling or flaking
of brake components.Brake fluid
Check the 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
and cables.
Brake discs, pads, calipers
and rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear,
discs for run out and wear, and
calipers for fluid leakage.
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 connections or
replace parts as necessary.
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 dam-
age. Replace any damaged parts.

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Maintenance
Checking the parking brake
Check whether the stroke is within
specification when the parking brake
pedal is depressed with 44 lbs, 196
N (20 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 : 4 ~ 5 notch
PARKING BRAKE
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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.• Lamp part malfunction due to 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.
• Lamp part malfunction due to elec- trical control system stabilization
A normally functioning lamp may
flicker momentarily. This momentary
occurrence is due to the stabilization
function of the vehicle's electrical
control system. If the lamp stops
flickering after a few moments, 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
Brake fluid ....................................................................7-33\
Checking the brake fluid level ....................................7-33
Brake system..................................................................5-31 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................................5-45
AUTO HOLD..............................................................5-41
Downhill Brake Control (DBC)..................................5-51
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) ................................5-34
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............................5-47
Good braking practices ..............................................5-55
Good braking practices ..............................................5-53
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) ..................................5-55
Parking brake – Foot type ..........................................5-33
Power brakes ..............................................................5-31
Vehicle stability management (VSM) ........................5-53
Warning messages ......................................................5-43
Bulb wattage ....................................................................8-3
Checking fluid levels ....................................................7-26
Child restraint system (CRS) ........................................3-34 Children Always in the Rear ......................................3-34
Installing a Child Restraint System (CRS) ................3-38
Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS) ................3-35
Clean air ......................................................................4-\
172
Climate control air filter ................................................7-38 Filter inspection ..........................................................7-38 Consumer assistance (U.S. only) ..................................8-13
Emergency roadside assistance ..................................8-13
Registering your vehicle in a foreign country ............8-15
Toll free consumer assistance ....................................8-13
Trip interruption ..........................................................8-14
Cruise Control (CC) ..................................................5-114 To cancel Cruise Control, do one of the following ..5-116
To decrease the cruising speed ................................5-116
To increase Cruise Control set speed........................5-115
To resume cruising speed at more than approximately 20 mph (30 km/h) ..................................................5-117
To set Cruise Control speed ......................................5-115
To temporarily accelerate with Cruise Control on ..5-116
To turn Cruise Control off, do one of the following 5-117
Declaration of Conformity ..........................................4-195 FCC ........................................................................\
..4-195
Defroster ......................................................................4-\
143 Rear window defroster ..............................................4-143
Dimensions ......................................................................8-\
2
Door locks......................................................................4-\
23 Child-protector rear door lock ....................................4-27
Impact sensing door unlock system ............................4-26
Operating door locks from inside the vehicle ............4-24
Operating door locks from outside the vehicle ..........4-23
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Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)(Sensor fusion) ............................................................5-74Brake operation ..........................................................5-78
Detecting sensors (front view camera/front radar) ....5-79
FCA warning message and system control ................5-76
Limitation of the system ............................................5-83
System malfunction ....................................................5-81
System setting and activation ....................................5-74
Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) ..4-122 Non-operational conditions of Parking DistanceWarning ..................................................................4-124
Operation of Parking Distance Warning ..................4-122
Self-diagnosis............................................................4-126
Fuel filler door ..............................................................4-48 Closing the fuel filler door..........................................4-49
Opening the fuel filler door ........................................4-48
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 ........................................................................\
......7-61 Engine compartment fuse replacement ......................7-65
Fuse/relay panel description ......................................7-67
Inner panel fuse replacement ......................................7-63 Gross vehicle weight........................................................8-7\
Hood ........................................................................\
......4-46
Closing the hood ........................................................4-47
Opening the hood ........................................................4-46
How to use this manual ..................................................1-2
If the engine overheats ....................................................6-7
If the engine will not start ..............................................6-4 If engine doesn't turn over or turns over slowly ..........6-4
If engine turns over normally but does not start ..........6-4
If you have a flat tire (with spare tire) ..........................6-15 Changing tires ............................................................6-17
Jack and tools ..............................................................6-15
Removing and storing the spare tire ..........................6-16
If you have a flat tire (with Tire Mobility Kit)..............6-24 Checking the tire inflation pressure ............................6-31
Components of the Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) ............6-27
Distributing the sealant ..............................................6-31
Introduction ................................................................6-25
Notes on the safe use of the Tire Mobility Kit ..........6-25
Technical data ............................................................6-32
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Index
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Online factory authorized manuals (U.S. only) ............8-17Electrical troubleshooting manual ..............................8-17
Owner's manual ..........................................................8-17
Service manual ............................................................8-17
Owner maintenance schedule ......................................7-7
Owner maintenance ........................................................7-7
Panoramic sunroof ........................................................4-52 Closing the sunroof ....................................................4-56
Resetting the sunroof ..................................................4-56
Sliding the sunroof ......................................................4-54
Sunroof open warning ................................................4-53
Sunshade ....................................................................4-53\
Tilting the sunroof ....................................................4-56
Parking brake ................................................................7-35 Checking the parking brake ........................................7-35
Power liftgate ................................................................4-31 Closing the liftgate ......................................................4-33
Opening the liftgate ....................................................4-32
Smart Power Liftgate ..................................................4-36 Rear cross-traffic collision warning (RCCW) ............5-139
System description ....................................................5-139
System setting and activation ..................................5-139
Rear View Monitor (RVM) ..........................................4-117
Recommended lubricants and capacities ........................8-8 Recommended SAE viscosity number ......................8-10
Refrigerant label ............................................................8-12
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) ............................8-17
Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) ................4-118 Non-operational conditions of Reverse ParkingDistance Warning ....................................................4-119
Operation of Reverse Parking Distance Warning ....4-118
Reverse Parking Distance Warning precautions ......4-119
Self-diagnosis............................................................4-121
Road warning ..................................................................6-2 Hazard warning flasher ................................................6-2
Scheduled maintenance service ......................................7-9
Seat ........................................................................\
..........3-4 Front seat adjustment - manual ....................................3-8
Front seat adjustment - power ....................................3-10
Headrest (for front seat) ..............................................3-12
Rear seat adjustment ..................................................3-15
Seatback pocket ..........................................................3-15
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Index
Warning and indicator lights........................................4-104Indicator lights ..........................................................4-111
Warning lights ..........................................................4-104
Washer fluid ..................................................................7-34 Checking the washer fluid level..................................7-34
Welcome system ..........................................................4-142 Headlight (Headlamp) escort function......................4-142
Interior light ..............................................................4-142
Pocket lamp ..............................................................4-142
Windows ........................................................................\
4-41 Power windows ..........................................................4-42
Windshield defrosting and defogging..........................4-168 Automatic climate control system ............................4-169
Defogging logic ........................................................4-170
Manual climate control system ................................4-168
Winter driving ..............................................................5-156 Carry emergency equipment ....................................5-160
Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary ..............5-159
Check battery and cables ..........................................5-158
Check spark plugs and ignition system ....................5-159
Don’t let your parking brake freeze..........................5-159
Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath ........5-159
To keep locks from freezing ....................................5-159
Use approved window washer anti-freeze in system .. 5-159
Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant ................5-158 Wiper blades ..................................................................7-40
Blade inspection ..........................................................7-40
Blade replacement ......................................................7-40
Wipers and washers ....................................................4-135 Front windshield washers ........................................4-136
Rear window wiper and washer switch ....................4-137
Windshield wipers ....................................................4-135
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