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Maintenance

EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS

Engine oil and filter

Fuel filter (for gasoline)

Fuel lines, fuel hoses and con-

nections

The engine oil and filter should be Kia gasoline vehicle is equipped a

changed at the intervals specified in lifetime fuel filter that integrated with

the maintenance schedule. If the the fuel tank. Regular maintenance

vehicle is being driven in severe con- or replacement is not needed but

ditions, more frequent oil and filter depends on fuel quality. If there are

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.

changes are required.

some important safety matters like

fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of

power, hard starting problem, etc.,

fuel filter inspection or replace is

Drive belts

Vapor hose and fuel filler cap

The vapor hose and fuel filler cap

should be inspected at the intervals

specified in the maintenance sched-

ule. Make sure that a new vapor hose

or fuel filler cap is installed correctly.

Inspect all drive belts for evidence of needed.

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.

The fuel filter be inspected or

replaced by an authorized Kia dealer.

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Maintenance

Vacuum crankcase ventilation

hoses

Air cleaner filter

Manual transmission fluid

(if equipped)

A Genuine Kia air cleaner filter is rec-

ommended 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.

Inspect the manual transmission

fluid according to the maintenance

schedule.

Spark plugs

Make sure to install new spark plugs

of the correct heat range.

Intelligent Variable

Transmission (IVT) fluid

(if equipped)

Valve clearance (if equipped)

The Intelligent Variable Transmission

(IVT) fluid should not be checked

under normal usage conditions.

Inspect excessive valve noise and/or

engine vibration and adjust if neces-

sary. An authorized Kia dealer

should perform the operation.

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.

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.

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.

(Refer to “Maintenance Under Severe

Usage Conditions” in chapter 8.)

Coolant

The coolant should be changed at

the intervals specified in the mainte-

nance schedule.

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Maintenance

Brake hoses and lines

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NOTICE

CAUTION

The

Intelligent

Variable

Visually check for proper installation,

chafing, cracks, deterioration and

any leakage. Replace any deteriorat-

ed or damaged parts immediately.

Use only specified Intelligent

Variable Transmission (IVT)

fluid. The use of non-specified

fluid (even marked as compati-

ble with genuine) could result

in shift quality deterioration

and vibrations, and eventually,

transmission failure.

Transmission (IVT) fluid color is

amber. As the vehicle is driven, the

Intelligent Variable Transmission

(IVT) 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.

(Refer to “Recommended lubri-

cants and capacities” in chapter

9.)

OBD078066

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Maintenance

(Continued)

Brake/Clutch fluid

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NOTICE - NHTSA Safety

Corrosion Alert

1. Wash the undercarriage of your

vehicle 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.

Check the brake/clutch fluid level in

the brake/clutch fluid reservoir. The

level should be between the “MIN”

and “MAX” marks on the side of the

reservoir. Use only hydraulic

brake/clutch fluid conforming to DOT

3 or DOT 4 specification.

NHTSA has warned all vehicle own-

ers of all brands that they must main-

tain their vehicles in a manner which

will prevent brake hose and brake line

failures due to corrosion when such

vehicles are exposed to winter road

salt and related chemicals. While seri-

ous corrosion conditions typically only

manifest themselves as safety issues

after 7 years of vehicle use, the corro-

sion process starts immediately and

thus underbody cleaning maintenance

must commence from your vehicle's

first exposure to road salts and chem-

icals. NHTSA urges vehicle owners to

take the following steps to prevent

corrosion:

Parking brake

Inspect the parking brake system

including the parking brake lever and

cables.

3. Replace the entire brake pipe

assembly if you find severe corro-

sion that causes scaling or flaking

of brake components.

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Maintenance

Brake discs, pads, calipers

and rotors

Steering gear box, linkage &

boots/lower arm ball joint

Check the pads for excessive wear, With the vehicle stopped and engine

discs for run out and wear, and off, check for excessive free-play in

calipers for fluid leakage.

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.

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.

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.

Suspension mounting bolts

Check the suspension connections

for looseness or damage. Retighten

to the specified torque.

Air conditioning refrigerant

Check the air conditioning lines and

connections for leakage and damage.

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