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Maintenance

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The following lists are vehicle checks and

inspections that should be performed by

the owner or an authorized KIA dealer at

the frequencies indicated to help ensure

safe, dependable operation of your vehi-

cle.

Any adverse conditions should be

brought to the attention of your dealer as

soon as possible.

These Owner Maintenance Checks are

generally not covered by warranties and

you may be charged for labor, parts and

lubricants used.

Owner maintenance schedule

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When you stop for fuel:

• Check the engine oil level.

• Check the coolant level in the coolant

reservoir.

• Check the windshield washer fluid

level.

• Look for low or under-inflated tires.

WARNING - Maintenance

work

• Performing maintenance work on

a vehicle can be dangerous. You

can be seriously injured while

performing some maintenance

procedures. If you lack sufficient

knowledge and experience or the

proper tools and equipment to do

the work, have it done by an

authorized KIA dealer.

• Working under the hood with the

engine running is dangerous. It

becomes even more dangerous

when you wear jewelry or loose

clothing. These can become

entangled in moving parts and

result in injury. Therefore, if you

must run the engine while work-

ing under the hood, make certain

that you remove all jewelry (espe-

cially rings, bracelets, watches,

and necklaces) and all neckties,

scarves, and similar loose cloth-

ing before getting near the

engine or cooling fans.

OWNER MAINTENANCE

WARNING

Be careful when checking your

engine coolant level when the

engine is hot. Scalding hot coolant

and steam may blow out under

pressure. This could cause burns

or other serious injury.

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While operating your vehicle:

• Note any changes in the sound of the

exhaust or any smell of exhaust fumes

in the vehicle.

• Check for vibrations in the steering

wheel. Notice any increased steering

effort or looseness in the steering

wheel, or change in its straight-ahead

position.

• Notice if your vehicle constantly turns

slightly or “pulls” to one side when trav-

eling on smooth, level road.

• When stopping, listen and check for

unusual sounds, pulling to one side,

increased brake pedal travel or “hard-

to-push” brake pedal.

• If any slipping or changes in the oper-

ation of your transaxle occurs, check

the transaxle fluid level.

• Check the automatic transaxle P

(Park) function.

• Check the parking brake.

• Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle

(water dripping from the air condition-

ing system during or after use is nor-

mal).

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At least monthly:

• Check the coolant level in the engine

coolant reservoir.

• Check the operation of all exterior

lights, including the stoplights, turn sig-

nals and hazard warning flashers.

• Check the inflation pressures of all

tires including the spare.

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At least twice a year

(i.e., every Spring and Fall):

• Check the radiator, heater and air con-

ditioning hoses for leaks or damage.

• Check the windshield washer spray

and wiper operation. Clean the wiper

blades with clean cloth dampened with

washer fluid.

• Check the headlight alignment.

• Check the muffler, exhaust pipes,

shields and clamps.

• Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear

and function.

• Check for worn tires and loose wheel

lug nuts.

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At least once a year:

• Clean the body and door drain holes.

• Lubricate the door hinges and checks,

and hood hinges.

• Lubricate the door and hood locks and

latches.

• Lubricate the door rubber weather-

strips.

• Check the air conditioning system.

• Check the power steering fluid level.

• Inspect and lubricate the automatic

transaxle linkage and controls.

• Clean the battery and terminals.

• Check the brake/clutch fluid level.

Maintenance

Kilometers or time in months, whichever comes first

× 1,000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180 192

# Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96

Engine oil and oil filter

Add fuel additive (1)

Fuel filter (2) I I I I

Fuel tank/cap/canister/fuel line/

I I I I

fuel hoses/connections/vapor hose

Fuel tank air filer (CCV filter)

(2) I I I I

MAINTENANCE

INTERVALS

MAINTENANCE

ITEM

Replace every 12,000 km or 12 months

Add every 12,000 km or 12 months

(1) If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is recommended. Additives ars available from your authorized KIA

dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.

(2) Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are 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,

replace the fuel filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an authorized KIA dealer for details.

The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission control and performance. Keep receipts for all vehicle emission

services to protect your warranty. Where both kilometrage and time are shown, the frequency of service is determined by whichever occurs first.

R : Replace or change I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

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Maintenance

Kilometers or time in months, whichever comes first

× 1,000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180 192

# Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96

Vaccum hoses I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I

Air cleaner element I I I R I I I R I I I R I I I R

Spark plugs R

Valve clearance (3) I I

MAINTENANCE

INTERVALS

MAINTENANCE

ITEM

(3) Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary. A qualified technician should perform the operation.

R : Replace or change I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

MAINTENANCE

INTERVALS

MAINTENANCE

ITEM

R : Replace or change I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.

* if equipped

(4) The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced excessively.

(5) When adding coolant, use only deionizes water or soft water for your vehicle and never mix hard water in the coolant filled at the factory.

An inproper coolant mixture can result in serious maifunction or engine damage.

Kilometers or time in months, whichever comes first

× 1,000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180 192

# Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96

Drive belts

(4)

Engine coolant (5)

Cooling system hoses & connections I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I

Manual transaxle oil

Automatic transaxle oil

Brake/clutch* fluid I I I I

Brake lines/lines & connections

I I I I I I I I

(including booster)

Clutch* & brake pedal free play I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I

At first, inspect the drive belt at 96,000 km or 72 months;

after that, inspect it 24,000 km or 24 months

At first, replace at 100,000 km or 60 months;

after that, replace every 48,000 km or 24 months

Inspect every 60,000 km or 48 months

No check, No service required

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Maintenance

Kilometers or time in months, whichever comes first

× 1,000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180 192

# Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96

Front brake disc/pads, calipers I I I I I I I I

Rear brake disc/pads I I I I I I I I

Parking brake I I I I

Exhaust pipes, heat shield & mountings I I I I I I I I

Front suspension ball jonts I I I I I I I I

Steering gear box, linkage & boots/

I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I

lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball joint

Drive shaft dust boots I I I I I I I I

All latch, hinges and locks I I I I I I I I

Battery condition I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I

MAINTENANCE

INTERVALS

MAINTENANCE

ITEM

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

R : Replace or change I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.

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Kilometers or time in months, whichever comes first

× 1,000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180 192

# Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96

Power steering pump, belt and hoses I I I I I I I I

Climate contol air filter R R R R R R R R

Air conditioner compressor operation &

I I I I I I I I

refrigerant amount

Rotate tires I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I

Transfer case oil (4WD) (6)

Rear differential oil (4WD) (7)

Propellar shaft (4WD) I I I I I I I I

Tire condition & inflation pressure I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I

Wheel alignment

MAINTENANCE

INTERVALS

MAINTENANCE

ITEM

Inspect every 60,000 km or 48 months

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

R : Replace or change I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.

Inspect when abnormal condition noted

(6) Transfer case oil should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water.

(7) Rear differential oil should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water.

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Maintenance

MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS

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 necessary

EVERY 6,000 km OR 6 MONTHS

MORE FREQUENTLY

EVERY 120,000 km

EVERY 96,000 km

MORE FREQUENTLY

A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K

C, E

B, H

A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J

A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I

C, D, G, H

ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER

AIR CLEANER ELEMENT

SPARK PLUGS

MANUAL TRANSAXLE FLUID

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID

FRONT BRAKE DISC/PADS, CALIPERS

REAR BRAKE DISC/PADS

PARKING BRAKE

MAINTENANCE ITEM

MAINTENANCE

OPERATION

MAINTENANCE

INTERVALS

DRIVING

CONDITION

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SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS

A - Repeatedly driving shorts distanse of less than 8 km (5 miles) in

normal temperature or less than 16 km (10 miles) in freezing tem-

perature

B - Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances

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 sandy areas

F - Driving in heavy traffic area over 32°C (90°F)

G - Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road

H - Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack

I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle towing

J - Driving over 170 km/h (100 mph)

K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions

MORE FREQUENTLY

EVERY 12,000 km OR 6 MONTHS

MORE FREQUENTLY

EVERY 120,000 km

EVERY 12,000 km OR 6 MONTHS

C, D, E, F, G, H, I

C, D, E, F, G

C, E

C, E, G, H, I, J

C, E

STEERING GEAR BOX, LINKAGE & BOOTS/

LOWER ARM BALL JOINT, UPPER ARM BSALL JOINT

DRIVE SHAFTS AND BOOTS

CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER

(FOR EVAPORATOR AND BLOWER UNIT)

TRANSFER CASE OIL (4WD) (1)

REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL (1)

PROPELLAR SHAFT

MAINTENANCE ITEM

MAINTENANCE

OPERATION

MAINTENANCE

INTERVALS

DRIVING

CONDITION

(1) Transfer case Oil and Rear Axle Oil should be changed anytime they have abeen submerged in water.

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