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OWNER MAINTENANCE

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Owner maintenance schedule

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.

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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.

• 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.

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:

At least monthly:

At least once a year:

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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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