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Scheduled maintenance service

Follow the Normal Maintenance Schedule if the vehicle is usually operated where none of the following conditions apply.

Follow the Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions if any of the following conditions apply.

  • Repeated driving short distance of less than 8 km (5 miles) in normal temperature or less than 16 km (10 miles) in freezing temperature.

  • Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances.

  • Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread roads.

  • Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather.

  • Driving in heavy dust condition.

  • Driving in heavy traffic area.

  • Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road repeatedly.

  • Using for towing or camping and driving with loading on the roof

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

  • Frequently driving under high speed or rapid acceleration/deceleration

  • Frequently driving in stop-and-go condition

If your vehicle is operated in any of the prior listed conditions, you should inspect, replace or refill more frequently, using the severe usage maintenance schedule instead of the normal usage maintenance schedule.

Normal Maintenance Schedule- Turbo Models

The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission control and performance. Keep receipts for all vehicle services to protect your warranty. Where both mileage and date 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.

Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first

Months

12

24

36

48

60

72

84

96

108

120

132

144

156

168

180

Miles×1,000

6

12

18

24

30

36

42

48

54

60

66

72

78

84

90

Km×1,000

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

110

120

130

140

150

Rotate tire

Rotate every 10,000 km (6,000 miles)

Fuel additives*1

Add every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 12 months

Engine oil and engine oil filter *2

(Gasoline) 1.6 T-GDi

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

Climate control air filter

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

Air cleaner filter (Engine)

I

I

I

R

I

I

I

R

I

I

I

R

I

I

I

Brake fluid

Spark plugs *3

(Gasoline) 1.6 T-GDi

Replace every 70,000 km (42,000 miles)

Coolant (Engine)*4

At first, replace at 200,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years : after that, replace every 40,000 km (24,000 miles) or 24 months

Vacuum hose

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Air conditioner refrigerant

Exhaust system

Brake lines, hoses and connections

Brakes disc and pads

Suspension ball joints

Steering gear rack, linkage and boots

Air conditioner compressor

Drive shaft and boots

Intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose

(Gasoline) 1.6 T-GDi

At first, inspect at 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 12months, After that, inspect every 20,000 km (12,000 miles) or 24months.

Parking brake

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

Fuel tank and fuel cap

Fuel lines, hoses and connections

Fuel tank air filter

Cooling system

-

-

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

Valve clearance*5

(Gasoline) 1.6 T-GDi

Inspect every 100,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72 months

Drive belts*6

At first, inspect at 90,000 km (54,000 miles) or 72 months, after that, inspect every 30,000 km (18,000 miles) or 24 months

Manual transmission fluid *7

No service required

Dual clutch transmission fluid *7

* 1. Fuel additives : Kia recommends that you use Tier 1 unleaded gasoline which has an octane number ((R+M)/2) of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. For customers who do not use good quality gasolines including fuel additives regularly, and have problems starting or the engine does not run smoothly, one bottle of additives should be added to the fuel tank at every 10,000 km (6,000 miles). Additives are available from an authorized Kia dealer. Do not mix with other additives.

* 2. Engine oil and engine oil filter : As it is normal for engine oil to be consumed during driving, the engine oil level should be checked on regular basis. The engine oil change interval for normal operating conditions is based on the use of the recommended engine specification. If the recommended engine oil specification is not used, then replace the engine oil according to the maintenance schedule under severe operating conditions. Never add any additives to the engine oil. Engine oil additives can change the properties of engine oil and may cause serious engine failure.

* 3. Spark plug : For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items.

* 4. Coolant (Engine) : When adding coolant, use only deionized water or soft water for your vehicle and never mix hard water in the coolant filled at the factory. An improper coolant mixture can result in serious malfunction or engine damage.

* 5. Valve clearance : Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary. Have an authorized Kia dealer perform the operation.

* 6. Drive belts (Engine) : Inspect alternator, water pump and air conditioner drive belt and if necessary, repair or replace. Inspect drive belt tensioner, idler and alternator pulley and if necessary correct or replace.

* 7. Manual transmission fluid / Dual clutch transmission (DCT) fluid : If the vehicle has been submerged in water or in a flooded area, the fluids should be changed as a precaution

  • Fuel filter (gasoline engine): The fuel filter is 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.

Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions - Turbo Models

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

Maintenance item

Maintenance operation

Maintenance intervals

Driving condition

Engine oil and engine oil filter

(Gasoline) 1.6 T-GDi

R

Every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months

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

Manual transmission fluid / Dual clutch transmission (DCT) fluid

R

Every 120,000 km (72,000 miles)

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

Climate control air filter

R

More frequently

C, E, G

Spark plugs

R

More frequently

A, B, F, G, H, I, K

Air cleaner filter

I

More frequently

C, E

Parking brake

I

More frequently

C, D, G, H

Brake discs, pads and calipers

I

More frequently

C, D, E, G, H, I, J, K

Suspension ball joints

I

More frequently

C, D, E, G, H, I

Steering gear rack, linkage and boots

I

More frequently

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

Drive shafts and boots

I

More frequently

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

Severe driving conditions

  • A: Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 8 km (5 miles) in normal temperature 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 mountain road repeatedly.

  • H: Using for towing or camping, and driving with loading on the roof.

  • I: Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle towing.

  • J: Frequently driving under high speed or rapid acceleration/deceleration.

  • K: Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions

Normal maintenance schedule - Non Turbo Models

The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission control and performance. Keep receipts for all vehicle services to protect your warranty. Where both mileage and date 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.

Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first

Months

12

24

36

48

60

72

84

96

108

120

132

144

156

168

180

Miles×1,000

7.5

15

22.5

30

37.5

45

52.5

60

67.5

75

82.5

90

97.5

105

112.5

Km×1,000

12

24

36

48

60

72

84

96

108

120

132

144

156

168

180

Rotate tire

Rotate every 12,000 km (7,500 miles)

Engine oil and engine oil filter *1

(Gasoline) 2.0 MPI

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

Climate control air filter

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

Air cleaner filter

I

I

I

R

I

I

I

R

I

I

I

R

I

I

I

Brake fluid

Spark plugs*2

(Gasoline) 2.0 MPI

Replace every 156,000 km (97,500 miles)

Coolant (Engine) *3

At first, replace at 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years, after that, replace every 36,000 km (22,500 miles) or 24 months

Vacuum hose

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Air conditioner refrigerant

Exhaust system

Brake lines, hoses and connections

Brake discs and pads

Suspension ball joints and mounting bolts

Steering gear rack, linkage and boots

Air conditioner compressor

Parking brake

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

Drive shaft and boots

Fuel tank and fuel cap

Fuel lines, hoses and connections

Fuel tank air filter

Cooling system

-

-

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

Drive belts *4

At first, inspect at 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72 months, after that, inspect every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 24 months

Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) fluid

No service required

* 1. Engine oil and engine oil filter : As it is normal for engine oil to be consumed during driving, the engine oil level should be checked on regular basis. The engine oil change interval for normal operating conditions is based on the use of the recommended engine specification. If the recommended engine oil specification is not used, then replace the engine oil according to the maintenance schedule under severe operating conditions. Never add any additives to the engine oil. Engine oil additives can change the properties of engine oil and may cause serious engine failure.

* 2. Spark plug : For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items.

* 3. Coolant (Engine) : When adding coolant, use only deionized water or soft water for your vehicle and never mix hard water in the coolant filled at the factory. An improper coolant mixture can result in serious malfunction or engine damage.

* 4. Drive belts (Engine) : Inspect alternator, water pump and air conditioner drive belt and if necessary, repair or replace. Inspect drive belt tensioner, idler and alternator pulley and if necessary correct or replace.

  • Fuel filter (gasoline engine): The fuel filter is 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.

Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions - Non Turbo Models

The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.

R: Replace

I: Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace

Maintenance item

Maintenance operation

Maintenance intervals

Driving condition

Engine oil and engine oil filter

(Gasoline) 2.0 MPI

R

Every 6,000 km (3,750 miles) or 6 months

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

Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) fluid

R

Every 96,000 km (60,000 miles)

A, C, F, G, H, I, J, K

Air cleaner filter

R

More frequently

C, E

Spark plugs

R

More frequently

A, B, F, G, H, I, K

Climate control air filter

I

More frequently

C, E, G

Parking brake

I

More frequently

C, D, G, H

Brake discs, pads and calipers

I

More frequently

C, D, E, G, H, I, J, K

Suspension ball joints and mounting bolts

I

More frequently

C, D, E, G, H, I

Steering gear rack, linkage and boots

I

More frequently

C, D, E, F, G

Drive shafts and boots

I

More frequently

C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
Severe Driving Conditions

A: Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 8 km (5 miles) in normal temperature or less than 16 km (10 miles) in freezing temperature.

B: Extensive 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 heavy dust condition.

F: Driving in heavy traffic area.

G: Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads.

H: Using for towing or camping and driving with loading on the roof

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

J: Frequently driving under high speed or rapid acceleration/deceleration.

K: Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions