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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 of vehicle towing.

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

  • Frequently driving in stop-and-go condition.

  • Engine oil usage which is not recommended (Mineral type, Semisynthetic, Lower grade spec, etc.)

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 - Non Turbo Model [For Australia an New Zealand]

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 mileage and time are shown, the frequency of service is determined by whichever occurs first.

NO.

Item

Remark

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

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.

3

Drive belts (Engine)

  • Adjust alternator, water pump and air conditioner drive belt. Inspect and if necessary repair or replace.

  • Inspect drive belt tensioner, idler and alternator pulley and if necessary correct or replace.

4

Spark plug

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

*

Transmission fluid

If the vehicle has been submerged in water or in a flooded area, the fluids should be changed as a precaution.

Normal maintenance schedule Non Turbo Model [For Australia an New Zealand]

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 mileage and time are shown, the frequency of service is determined by whichever occurs first.

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

R: Replace or change

Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first

Months

12

24

36

48

60

72

84

96

Km× 1,000

15

30

45

60

75

90

105

120

Engine oil and engine oil filter*1

Petrol

(Petrol) 2.0 MPI

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

Coolant (Engine)*2

Petrol

At first, replace 180,000 km or 120 months

After that, replace every 30,000 km or 24 months

Drive belts (Engine)*3

Petrol

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Vacuum hoses and crankcase ventilation hoses

Petrol

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Spark plugs*4

Petrol

(Petrol) 2.0 MPI

Replace every 150,000 km (100,000 miles)

Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) fluid*

Petrol

(Petrol) 2.0 MPI

No check, No service required

Drive shaft and boots

Petrol

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Fuel lines, hoses and connections

Petrol

-

-

-

I

-

-

-

I

Fuel tank air filter

Petrol

-

I

-

R

-

I

-

R

Vapour hose and fuel filler cap

Petrol

-

-

-

I

-

-

-

I

Air cleaner filter

Petrol

I

I

R

I

I

R

I

I

Exhaust system

Petrol

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Cooling system

Petrol

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Air conditioner compressor/refrigerant

Petrol

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Climate control air filter

Petrol

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

R

Brake discs and pads

Petrol

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Brake lines, hoses and connections

Petrol

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Brake fluid

Petrol

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

R

Parking brake (Hand type)

Petrol

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Steering gear rack, linkage and boots

Petrol

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Suspension ball joints

Petrol

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Tyre (pressure & tread wear)

Petrol

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Battery (12V) condition

Petrol

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

  • Fuel filter: 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 authorised Kia dealer/service partner for details.

Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions - Non Turbo Model [For Australia an New Zealand]

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.

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

R: Replace

Maintenance item

Maintenance operation

Maintenance intervals

Driving condition

Engine oil and engine oil filter

Petrol

(Petrol) 2.0 MPI

R

Every 7,500 km or 6 months

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

Spark plugs

Petrol

R

More frequently

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

Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) fluid

Petrol

R

Every 90,000 km

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

Drive shaft and boots

Petrol

I

More frequently

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

Propeller shaft (AWD)

Petrol

I

More frequently

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

Rear differential oil (AWD)

Petrol

R

Every 120,000 km

C, E, G, H, I, J

Transfer case oil (AWD)

Petrol

R

Every 120,000 km

C, E, G, H, I, J

Air cleaner filter

Petrol

R

More frequently

C, E

Climate control air filter

Petrol

R

More frequently

C, E, G

Brake discs, pads and calipers

Petrol

I

More frequently

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

Parking brake (Hand type)

Petrol

I

More frequently

C, D, G, H

Steering gear rack, linkage and boots

Petrol

I

More frequently

C, D, E, F, G

Suspension ball joints

Petrol

I

More frequently

C, D, E, G, H, I
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 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 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 of vehicle towing.

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

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

L : Engine oil usage which is not recommended (Mineral type, Semisynthetic, Lower grade spec, etc.).

Normal maintenance schedule - Turbo Model [For Australia and New Zealand]

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 mileage and time are shown, the frequency of service is determined by whichever occurs first.

NO.

Item

Remark

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

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.

3

Drive belts (Engine)

  • Adjust alternator, water pump and air conditioner drive belt. Inspect and if necessary repair or replace.

  • Inspect drive belt tensioner, idler and alternator pulley and if necessary correct or replace.

4

Spark plug

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

5

Rear differential oil (AWD)

Differential oil should be changed anytime it has been submerged in water.

6

Transfer case oil (AWD)

Transfer case oil should be changed anytime it has been submerged in water.

7

Fuel additives

Kia recommends that you use unleaded Petrol which has an octane rating of RON (Research Octane Number) 95/AKI (Anti Knock Index) 91 or higher (for Europe) or Octane Rating of RON (Research Octane Number) 91/AKI (Anti-Knock Index) 87 or higher (except Europe).

For customers who do not use good quality Petrols 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 when the engine oil is replaced. Additives are available from a professional workshop along with information on how to use them. Kia recommends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner. Do not mix other additives.

*

Transmission fluid

If the vehicle has been submerged in water or in a flooded area, the fluids should be changed as a precaution.

Normal maintenance schedule

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 mileage and time are shown, the frequency of service is determined by whichever occurs first.

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

R: Replace or change

Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first

Months

12

24

36

48

60

72

84

96

Km× 1,000

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

Engine oil and engine oil filter*1

Petrol

Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi

Replace every 10,000 km or 12 months

Coolant (Engine)*2

Petrol

At first, replace 180,000 km or 120 months

After that, replace every 30,000 km or 24 months

Drive belts (Engine)*3

Petrol

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Vacuum hoses and crankcase ventilation hoses

Petrol

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Spark plugs*4

Petrol

Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi

Replace every 70,000 km

Automatic transmission (AT) fluid*

Petrol

Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi

No check, No service required

Drive shaft and boots

Petrol

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Propeller shaft (AWD)

Petrol

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Rear differential oil (AWD)*5

Petrol

-

-

-

I

-

-

-

I

Transfer case oil (AWD)*6

Petrol

-

-

-

I

-

-

-

I

Fuel additives*7

Petrol

Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi

Add every 10,000 km or 12 months

Fuel lines, hoses and connections

Petrol

-

-

-

I

-

-

-

I

Fuel tank air filter

Petrol

-

I

-

R

-

I

-

R

Vapour hose and fuel filler cap

Petrol

-

-

-

I

-

-

-

I

Air cleaner filter

Petrol

I

I

R

I

I

R

I

I

Intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose

Petrol

Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Exhaust system

Petrol

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Cooling system

Petrol

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Air conditioner compressor/refrigerant

Petrol

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Climate control air filter

Petrol

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

R

Brake discs and pads

Petrol

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Brake lines, hoses and connections

Petrol

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Brake fluid

Petrol

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

R

Parking brake (Hand type)

Petrol

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Steering gear rack, linkage and boots

Petrol

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Suspension ball joints

Petrol

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Tyre (pressure & tread wear)

Petrol

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Battery (12V) condition

Petrol

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

  • Fuel filter: 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 authorised Kia dealer/service partner for details.

Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions Turbo Model [For Australia and New Zealand]

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.

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

R: Replace

Maintenance item

Maintenance operation

Maintenance intervals

Driving condition

Engine oil and engine oil filter

Petrol

Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi

R

Every 5,000 km or 6 months

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

(Petrol) 2.0 MPI

R

Every 7,500 km or 6 months

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

Spark plugs

Petrol

R

More frequently

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

Automatic transmission (AT) fluid

Petrol

R

Every 90,000 km

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

Drive shaft and boots

Petrol

I

More frequently

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

Propeller shaft (AWD)

Petrol

I

More frequently

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

Rear differential oil (AWD)

Petrol

R

Every 120,000 km

C, E, G, H, I, J

Transfer case oil (AWD)

Petrol

R

Every 120,000 km

C, E, G, H, I, J

Air cleaner filter

Petrol

R

More frequently

C, E

Climate control air filter

Petrol

R

More frequently

C, E, G

Brake discs, pads and calipers

Petrol

I

More frequently

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

Parking brake (Hand type)

Petrol

I

More frequently

C, D, G, H

Steering gear rack, linkage and boots

Petrol

I

More frequently

C, D, E, F, G

Suspension ball joints

Petrol

I

More frequently

C, D, E, G, H, I
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 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 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 of vehicle towing.

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

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

L : Engine oil usage which is not recommended (Mineral type, Semisynthetic, Lower grade spec, etc.).