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Maintenance

Explanation of scheduled maintenance items

Severe driving conditions

Explanation of scheduled

maintenance items

Engine oil and filter

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.

A: Repeatedly driving short distance of

less than 8 km (5 miles) in normal tem

perature or less than 16 km (10 miles) in

freezing temperature.

B: Extensive engine idling or low speed

driving for long distances.

C: Driving on rough, dusty, muddy,

unpaved, graveled or saltspread roads.

D: Driving in areas using salt or other

corrosive materials or in very cold

weather

E: Driving in heavy dust condition.

F: Driving in heavy traffic area.

G: Driving on uphill, downhill, or moun

tain roads repeatedly.

H: Using for towing or camping and driv

ing with loading on the roof

Drive belts

Inspect all drive belts for evidence of

cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oil satu

ration and replace if necessary. Drive

belts should be checked periodically for

proper tension and adjusted as neces

sary.

CAUTION

I: Driving for patrol car, taxi, other com

When you are inspecting the belt, place

the ignition switch or ENGINE START/

STOP button in the LOCK/OFF or ACC

position.

mercial use of vehicle towing.

J: Frequently driving under high speed

or rapid acceleration/deceleration

K: Frequently driving in stop-and-go

conditions.

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.

If there are some important safety mat

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.

Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connec

tions

Check the fuel lines, fuel hoses and con

nections for leakage and damage. Have

the fuel lines, fuel hoses and connec

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Explanation of scheduled maintenance items

tions replaced by an authorized Kia

dealer.

WARNING

Do not disconnect and inspect spark

plugs when the engine is hot. You may

burn yourself.

Fuel tank and fuel cap

The fuel tank and fuel cap should be

inspected at those intervals specified in

the maintenance schedule. Make sure

that a new fuel tank and fuel cap is cor

rectly replaced.

Cooling system

Check the cooling system components,

such as the radiator, coolant reservoir,

hoses and connections for leakage and

damage. Replace any damaged parts.

Vacuum crankcase ventilation

hoses

Inspect the surface of hoses for evi

Coolant

dence of heat and/or mechanical dam

age. Hard and brittle rubber, cracking,

tears, cuts, abrasions, and excessive

The coolant should be changed at the

intervals specified in the maintenance

schedule.

swelling indicate deterioration. Particular

attention should be paid to examine

those hose surfaces nearest to high heat

sources, such as the exhaust manifold.

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

Dual clutch transmission fluid (if

equipped)

Inspect the dual clutch transmission fluid

according to the maintenance schedule.

Automatic transmission fluid (if

equipped)

Automatic transmission fluid should not

be checked under normal usage condi

tions. Have the automatic transmission

fluid changed by an authorized Kia

dealer.

is any evidence of deterioration or dam

age.

NOTICE

Automatic transmission fluid color is

basically red.

As the vehicle is driven, the automatic

transmission fluid will begin to look

darker. It is normal condition and you

should not judge the need to replace the

fluid based upon the changed color.

Air cleaner filter

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.

When assembling parts, be sure to wipe

CAUTION

The use of a non-specified fluid could

result in transmission malfunction and

failure.

the inside and outside of the boot bot

tom of the ignition coil and the insulator

of the spark plug with a soft cloth to pre

vent contamination of the spark plug

insulator.

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Explanation of scheduled maintenance items

Use only specified automatic transmis

Check the linkage for bends or damage.

Check the dust boots and ball joints for

deterioration, cracks, or damage.

Replace any damaged parts.

sion fluid. (Refer to "Recommended

lubricants and capacities" on page 8-7.)

Brake hoses and lines

Drive shafts and boots

Visually check for proper installation,

chafing, cracks, deterioration and any

leakage. Replace any deteriorated or

damaged parts immediately.

Check the drive shafts, boots and

clamps for cracks, deterioration, or dam

age. Replace any damaged parts and, if

necessary, repack the grease.

Parking brake

Inspect the parking brake system includ

ing the parking brake lever (or pedal)

and cables.

Air conditioning refrigerant

Check the air conditioning lines and con

nections for leakage and damage.

Propeller shaft

Brake fluid

Check the brake fluid level in the brake

fluid reservoir. The level should be

between "MIN" and "MAX" marks on the

side of the reservoir. Use only hydraulic

Check the propeller shaft, boots, clamps,

rubber coupling and center bearing rub

ber for cracks, deterioration, or damage.

Replace any damaged parts and if nec

essary, repack the grease.

brake fluid conforming to DOT 4 specifi

cation.

Checking fluid levels

When checking engine oil, engine cool

Exhaust pipe and muffler

Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, muf

fler and hangers for cracks, deteriora

tion, or damage. Start the engine and

listen carefully for any exhaust gas leak

age. Tighten connections or replace

parts as necessary.

ant, brake fluid, and washer fluid, always

be sure to clean the area around any

filler plug, drain plug, or dipstick before

checking or draining any lubricant or

fluid. This is especially important in

dusty or sandy areas and when the vehi

cle is used on unpaved roads. Cleaning

the plug and dipstick areas will prevent

dirt and grit from entering the engine

and other mechanisms that could be

damaged.

Brake discs, pads and calipers

Check the pads for excessive wear, discs

for run out and wear, and calipers for

fluid leakage.

Suspension mounting bolts

Check the suspension connections for

looseness or damage. Retighten to the

specified torque.

Steering gear box, linkage &

boots/lower arm ball joint

With the vehicle stopped and engine off,

check for excessive free-play in the

steering wheel.

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