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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 5 miles (8 km) in normal temperature or less than 10 miles (16 km) infreezing 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
Using for towing or camping and driving with loading on the roof.
Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use of vehicle towing
Frequently driving under high speed or rapid acceleration/deceleration
Frequently driving in stop-and-go condition
If your vehicle is operated in any of the prior listed conditions, you should inspect, replace or refill more frequently, using the severe usage maintenance schedule instead of the normal usage maintenance schedule.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
After 10 years or 100,000 miles (150,000 km), we recommend to use severe maintenance schedule.
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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 services to protect your warranty. Where both mileage and date are shown, the frequen-
cy of service is determined by whichever occurs first.
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace R : Replace or change
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496108120132144
Miles×1,00081624324048566472808896
Km×1,00013263952657891104117130143156
Rotate tiresRotate every 8,000 miles (13,000 km)
Engine oil and engine oil fil-
ter*1Smartstream G1.6RRRRRRRRRRRR
Climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)IRIRIRIRIRIR
Air cleaner filterIIRIIRIIRIIR
Brake fluidInspect every 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 12 months,
Replace every 48,000 miles (78,000 km) or 48 months
Spark plugsReplace every 96,000 miles (156,000 km)
Coolant (Engine)At first, replace at 120,000 miles (195,000 km) or 120 months
After that, replace every 24,000 miles (39,000 km) or 24 months
Battery condition
IIIIIIIIIIIIVacuum hose
Air conditioner refrigerant
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
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Normal Maintenance Schedule - Non Turbo Models
*1:As it is normal for engine oil to be consumed during driving, the engine oil level should be checked on regular basis. The engi ne
oil change interval for normal operating conditions is based on the use of the recommended engine specifica\
tion. If the recom-
mended engine oil specification is not used, then replace the engine oil\
according to the maintenance schedule under severe
operating conditions.
*
2: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.
*
3:The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced.
Fuel filter (gasoline engine): The fuel filter is considered to be maintenance free but periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality.
- If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc., re place
the fuel filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consu\
lt an authorized Kia dealer for details.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496108120132144
Miles×1,00081624324048566472808896
Km×1,00013263952657891104117130143156
Cooling system---I-I-I-I-I
Drive belts*3-----IIIIIII
Intelligent variable transmission fluidNo service required
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
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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 filterSmartstream G1.6REvery 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 monthsA, B, C, D, E, F, G,H, I, J, K
Intelligent variable transmission fluidREvery 56,000 miles (91,000 km)A, C, F, G, H, I, J, K
Climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)RMore frequentlyC, E, G
Air cleaner filterRMore frequentlyC, E
Spark plugsRMore frequentlyA, B, F, G, H, I, K
Parking brakeIMore frequentlyC, D, G, H
Brake discs and pads and calipersIMore frequentlyC, D, E, G, H, J, K
Suspension ball joints and mounting boltsIMore frequentlyC, D, E, F, G, H, I
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Severe driving conditions
A - Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 5 miles (8 km)
in normal temperature or less than 10 miles (16 km) in freez-
ing temperature.
B - Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long dis- tance.
C - Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt- spread roads.
D - Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather.
E - Driving in heavy dust condition.
F - Driving in heavy traffic area.
G- Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road repeatedly. H - Using for towing or camping, and driving with loading on the
roof.
I - Driving for a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle towing.
J - Frequently driving under high speed or rapid acceleration/deceleration.
K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions.
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVALSDRIVING
CONDITION
Steering gear rack, linkage and bootsIMore frequentlyC, D, E, F, G, H, I
Drive shafts and bootsIMore frequentlyC, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
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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 vehicles are equipped
with a lifetime fuel filter that inte-
grates with the fuel tank. Regular
maintenance or replacement is not
needed but depends on fuel quality. If
there are some important safety mat-
ters 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.
Fuel tank and fuel cap
The fuel tank and fuel cap should be
inspected at the intervals specified in
the maintenance schedule. Make
sure that a new fuel tank and fuel
cap is installed correctly.
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Vacuum crankcase ventilation
hoses
Inspect the surface of hoses for evi-
dence of heat and/or mechanical
damage. Hard and brittle rubber,
cracking, tears, cuts, abrasions, and
excessive swelling indicate deterio-
ration. Particular attention should be
paid to examine those hose surfaces
nearest to high heat sources, such
as the exhaust manifold.
Inspect the hose routing to assure
that the hoses do not come in con-
tact with any heat source, sharp
edges or moving component which
might cause heat damage or
mechanical wear. Inspect all hose
connections, such as clamps and
couplings, to make sure they are
secure, and that no leaks are pres-
ent. Hoses should be replaced
immediately if there is any evidence
of deterioration or damage.
Air cleaner filter
A Genuine Kia air cleaner filter is rec-
ommended when the filter is replaced.
Spark plugs
Make sure to install new spark plugs
of the correct heat range.
When assembling parts, be sure to
wipe the inside and outside of the
boot bottom of the ignition coil and
the insulator of the spark plug with a
soft cloth to prevent contamination of
the spark plug insulator.
Valve clearance (if equipped)
Inspect excessive valve noise and/or
engine vibration and adjust if neces-
sary. An authorized Kia dealer
should perform the operation.
Cooling system
Check the cooling system compo-
nents, such as the radiator, coolant
reservoir, hoses and connections for
leakage and damage. Replace any
damaged parts.
Coolant
The coolant should be changed at
the intervals specified in the mainte-
nance schedule.
Intelligent Variable
Transmission (IVT) fluid
The Intelligent Variable Transmission
(IVT) fluid should not be checked
under normal 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.
(Refer to “Maintenance Under Severe
Usage Conditions” this chapter.)
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Brake discs, pads and calipers
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 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.
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