Maintenance
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items
tions replaced by an authorized Kia
dealer.
Explanation of scheduled
maintenance items
Fuel tank and fuel cap
Engine oil and filter
The fuel tank and fuel cap should be
inspected at those intervals specified in
the maintenance schedule. Make sure
The engine oil and filter should be
changed at the intervals specified in the
maintenance schedule. If the vehicle is
being driven in severe conditions, more
frequent oil and filter changes are
required.
that a new fuel tank and fuel cap is cor
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rectly replaced.
Vacuum crankcase ventilation
hoses
Drive belts
Inspect the surface of hoses for evi
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Inspect all drive belts for evidence of
dence of heat and/or mechanical dam
age. Hard and brittle rubber, cracking,
tears, cuts, abrasions, and excessive
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cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oil satu
ration and replace if necessary. Drive
belts should be checked periodically for
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swelling indicate deterioration. Particular
attention should be paid to examine
those hose surfaces nearest to high heat
sources, such as the exhaust manifold.
proper tension and adjusted as neces
sary.
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CAUTION
Inspect the hose routing to assure that
the hoses do not come in contact 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 present. Hoses
should be replaced immediately if there
When you are inspecting the belt, place
the ignition switch or ENGINE START/
STOP button in the LOCK/OFF or ACC
position.
Fuel filter
The fuel filter is considered to be main
tenance free but periodic inspection is
recommended for this maintenance
schedule depends on fuel quality.
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is any evidence of deterioration or dam
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age.
If there are some important safety mat
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Air cleaner filter
ters 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.
Have the air cleaner filter replaced by an
authorized Kia dealer.
Spark plugs
Make sure to install new spark plugs of
the correct heat range.
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connec
tions
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When assembling parts, be sure to wipe
the inside and outside of the boot bot
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Check the fuel lines, fuel hoses and con
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tom of the ignition coil and the insulator
nections for leakage and damage. Have
the fuel lines, fuel hoses and connec
of the spark plug with a soft cloth to pre
vent contamination of the spark plug
insulator.
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