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Maintenance

Explanation of scheduled maintenance items

Severe driving conditions

Explanation of scheduled

maintenance items

A : Repeatedly driving short distance of

less than 8 km (5 miles) in normal tem-

perature or less than 16 km (10 miles) in

Engine oil and filter

freezing temperature.

The engine oil and filter should be

B : Extensive engine idling or low speed

changed at the intervals specified in the

driving for long distances.

maintenance schedule. If the vehicle is

C : Driving on rough, dusty, muddy,

being driven in severe conditions, more

unpaved, gravelled or salt-spread roads.

frequent oil and filter changes are

D : Driving in areas using salt or other

required.

corrosive materials or in very cold

weather

Drive belts

E : Driving in heavy dust condition.

Inspect all drive belts for evidence of

F : Driving in heavy traffic area.

cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oil satu-

G : Driving on uphill, downhill, or moun-

ration and replace if necessary. Drive

tain roads repeatedly.

belts should be checked periodically for

H : Using for towing or camping and

proper tension and adjusted as neces-

driving with loading on the roof

sary.

I : Driving for patrol car, taxi, other com-

CAUTION

mercial use of vehicle towing.

When you are inspecting the belt, place

J : Frequently driving under high speed

the ignition switch in the LOCK/OFF or

or rapid acceleration/deceleration

ACC position.

K : Frequently driving in stop-and-go

conditions.

L : Engine oil usage which is not recom-

Fuel filter (for petrol)

mended (Mineral type, Semi-synthetic,

Kia petrol vehicle is equipped a lifetime

Lower grade spec, etc.)

fuel filter that integrated with the fuel

tank. Regular maintenance or replace-

ment 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.

Have the fuel filter inspected or replaced

by a professional workshop. Kia recom-

mends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/

service partner.

Maintenance

Explanation of scheduled maintenance items

Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connec-

Air cleaner filter

tions

Have the air cleaner filter replaced by a

professional workshop. Kia recommends

Check the fuel lines, fuel hoses and con-

to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service

nections for leakage and damage. Have

partner.

the fuel lines, fuel hoses and connec-

tions replaced by a professional work-

shop. Kia recommends to visit an

Spark plugs (for petrol, FFV

authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

engine)

Make sure to install new spark plugs of

Vapour hose (for petrol, FFV

the correct heat range.

engine) and fuel filler cap

When assembling parts, be sure to wipe

The vapour hose and fuel filler cap

the inside and outside of the boot bot-

should be inspected at those intervals

tom of the ignition coil and the insulator

specified in the maintenance schedule.

of the spark plug with a soft cloth to pre-

Make sure that a new vapour hose or

vent contamination of the spark plug

fuel filler cap is correctly replaced.

insulator.

WARNING

Vacuum crankcase ventilation

Do not disconnect and inspect spark

hoses (if equipped)

plugs when the engine is hot. You may

Inspect the surface of hoses for evi-

burn yourself.

dence of heat and/or mechanical dam-

age. Hard and brittle rubber, cracking,

tears, cuts, abrasions, and excessive

Valve clearance (for (Petrol) 1.0

swelling indicate deterioration. Particular

MPI, (Petrol) 1.0 FFV)

attention should be paid to examine

Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or

those hose surfaces nearest to high heat

engine vibration and adjust if necessary.

sources, such as the exhaust manifold.

In this case, have the system serviced by

Inspect the hose routing to assure that

a professional workshop. Kia recom-

the hoses do not come in contact with

mends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/

any heat source, sharp edges or moving

service partner.

component which might cause heat

damage or mechanical wear. Inspect all

Cooling system

hose connections, such as clamps and

couplings, to make sure they are secure,

Check the cooling system components,

and that no leaks are present. Hoses

such as the radiator, coolant reservoir,

should be replaced immediately if there

hoses and connections for leakage and

is any evidence of deterioration or dam-

damage. Replace any damaged parts.

age.

Coolant

The coolant should be changed at the

intervals specified in the maintenance

schedule.

Maintenance

Explanation of scheduled maintenance items

Manual transmission (MT) fluid (if

marks on the side of the reservoir. Use

equipped)

only hydraulic brake/clutch fluid con-

forming to DOT 3 or DOT 4 specification.

Inspect the manual transmission fluid

according to the maintenance schedule.

Parking brake

Automated manual transmission

Inspect the parking brake system includ-

ing the parking brake lever (or pedal)

(AMT) fluid (if equipped)

and cables.

Inspect the Automated manual transmis-

sion fluid according to the maintenance

Brake discs, pads and calipers

schedule.

Check the pads for excessive wear, discs

NOTICE

for run out and wear, and calipers for

The use of non-specified fluid (even

fluid leakage.

marked as compatible with genuine)

For more information on checking the

could result in shift quality deterioration

pads or lining wear limit, we recommend

and vibrations, eventually, the transmis-

to refer to the Kia web site. (

sion failure. Use only specified Auto-

)

mated manual transmission fluid. (Refer

to "Recommended lubricants and capac-

Suspension mounting bolts

ities" on page 9-9.)

Check the suspension connections for

looseness or damage. Retighten to the

Automatic transmission (AT) fluid

specified torque.

(if equipped)

Steering gear box, linkage &

The fluid level should be in the "HOT"

boots/lower arm ball joint

range of the dipstick, after the engine

and transmission are at normal operat-

With the vehicle stopped and engine off,

ing temperature. Check the automatic

check for excessive free-play in the

transmission fluid level with the engine

steering wheel.

running and the transmission in neutral,

Check the linkage for bends or damage.

with the parking brake properly applied.

Check the dust boots and ball joints for

deterioration, cracks, or damage.

Brake hoses and lines

Replace any damaged parts.

Visually check for proper installation,

chafing, cracks, deterioration and any

Drive shafts and boots

leakage. Replace any deteriorated or

Check the drive shafts, boots and

damaged parts immediately

clamps for cracks, deterioration, or dam-

age. Replace any damaged parts and, if

Brake/Clutch fluid (if equipped)

necessary, repack the grease.

Check the brake/clutch fluid level in the

brake/clutch fluid reservoir. The level

should be between “MIN” and “MAX”

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