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Maintenance

EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS

Engine oil and filter

Fuel filter (cartridge)

Fuel lines, fuel hoses and con-

nections

The engine oil and filter should be A clogged filter can limit the speed at

changed at the intervals specified in which the vehicle may be driven,

the maintenance schedule. If the car damage the emission system and

is being driven in severe conditions, cause multiple issues such as hard

more frequent oil and filter changes starting. If an excessive amount of

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.

are required.

foreign matter accumulates in the

fuel tank, the filter may require

replacement more frequently.

Drive belts

WARNING - Diesel only

After installing a new filter, run the

engine for several minutes, and

check for leaks at the connections.

Fuel filters should be installed by an

authorized KIA dealer.

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.

Never work on injection system

with engine running or within 30

seconds after shutting off

engine. High pressure pump,

rail, injectors and high pressure

pipes are subject to high pres-

sure even after the engine

stopped. The fuel jet produced

by fuel leaks may cause serious

injury, if it touch the body.

People

using

pacemakers

should not move than 30cm

closer to the ECU or wiring har-

ness within the engine room

while engine is running, since

the high currents in the

Common Rail system produce

considerable magnetic fields.

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Maintenance

Timing belt (if equipped)

Vacuum crankcase ventilation

hoses (if equipped)

Air cleaner filter

Inspect all parts related to the timing

belt for damage and deformation.

Replace any damaged parts immedi-

ately.

A Genuine KIA air cleaner filter is

recommended when the filter is

replaced.

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.

Spark plugs (for gasoline

engine)

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.

Make sure to install new spark plugs

of the correct heat range.

Valve clearance (if equipped)

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.

Inspect excessive valve noise and/or

engine vibration and adjust if neces-

sary. An authorized KIA dealer

should perform the operation.

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Maintenance

Cooling system

Automatic transaxle fluid

(if equipped)

Parking brake

Check cooling system components,

such as radiator, coolant reservoir,

hoses and connections for leakage

and damage. Replace any damaged

parts.

Inspect the parking brake system

including the parking brake pedal

and cables.

The fluid level should be in the "HOT"

range of the dipstick, after the engine

and transaxle are at normal operat-

ing temperature. Check the automat-

ic transaxle fluid level with the engine

running and the transaxle in neutral,

with the parking brake properly

applied.

Brake discs, pads, calipers

and rotors

Coolant

Check the pads for excessive wear,

discs for run out and wear, and

calipers for fluid leakage.

The coolant should be changed at

the intervals specified in the mainte-

nance schedule.

Brake hoses and lines

Suspension mounting bolts

Visually check for proper installation,

chafing, cracks, deterioration and

any leakage. Replace any deteriorat-

ed or damaged parts immediately.

Manual transaxle fluid

(if equipped)

Check the suspension connections

for looseness or damage. Retighten

to the specified torque.

Inspect the manual transaxle fluid

according to the maintenance sched-

ule.

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.

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Maintenance

Steering gear box, linkage &

boots/lower arm ball joint

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.

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 Air conditioning refrigerant

damage. Replace any damaged

parts.

(if equipped)

Check the air conditioning lines and

connections for leakage and dam-

age.

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