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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 for 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.).

  • Engine oil usage which is not recommended (Mineral type, Semi-synthetic, Viscosity grade).

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

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.

*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 (if equipped) 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

Fuel filter cartridge (Diesel)

This maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. It is applicable only when using a qualified fuel <"EN590 or equivalent">. If the diesel fuel specifications don’t meet the EN590, it must be replaced more frequently. Kia recommends "every 7,500 km (5,000 miles) inspection, every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) replacement". 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 a professional workshop. Kia recommends to consult an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

*6

Engine oil and engine oil filter (For Diesel Engine)

  • The engine oil level should be checked regularly and maintained properly. Operating with an insufficient amount oil can damage the engine, and such damage is not covered by warranty.

  • This maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. It is applicable only when using a qualified fuel <"EN590 or equivalent">. If the diesel fuel specifications don't meet the EN590, it must be replaced according to the severe maintenance schedule.

*

Transmission fluid

Transmission fluid should be changed anytime it has been submerged in water.

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

1.5

12

24

36

48

60

72

84

96

Km X 1,000

1

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

Engine oil and engine oil filter*1*2

Smartstream G1.5

I

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

(Diesel) 1.5 VGT*6

Coolant (Engine)*3

Petrol, Diesel

At first, replace at 100,000 km or 60 months:

After that, replace every 20,000 km or 24 months

Drive belts (Engine)*4

Petrol

-

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Diesel

-

-

-

-

I

I

I

I

I

Vacuum hoses and crankcase ventilation hoses

Petrol, Diesel

-

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Spark plugs*5

Smartstream G1.5

Replace every 150,000 km

Automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)

Diesel

-

-

-

I

-

-

I

-

-

Intelligent variable transmission (IVT) fluid (if equipped)

Petrol

No check, No service required

Manual transmission fluid* (if equipped)

Petrol, Diesel

-

-

-

-

-

-

I

-

-

Intelligent manual transmission (iMT) fluid (if equipped)

Petrol, Diesel

-

-

-

-

-

-

I

-

-

Intelligent manual transmission (iMT) system clutch actuator fluid (if equipped)

Petrol, Diesel

-

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

R

Intelligent manual transmission (iMT) system clutch tube and line (if equipped)

Petrol, Diesel

-

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Drive shaft and boots

Petrol, Diesel

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Fuel lines, hoses and connections

Petrol

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Diesel

Fuel tank air filter

Petrol

Replace every 120 months or 160,000 km

Fuel filter

Petrol

-

-

I

-

R

-

I

-

R

Vapour hose and fuel filler cap

Petrol

-

-

-

-

I

-

-

-

I

Fuel filter cap

Diesel

-

-

-

-

I

-

-

-

I

Fuel filter cartridge*6

Diesel

-

-

-

-

R

-

-

-

R

Air cleaner filter

Petrol, Diesel

-

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

R

Exhaust system

Petrol, Diesel

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Cooling system

Petrol, Diesel

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Air conditioner compressor/refrigerant (if equipped)

Petrol, Diesel

-

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Climate control air filter (if equipped)

Petrol, Diesel

-

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

R

Brake discs, pads and calipers

Petrol, Diesel

-

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Brake lines, hoses and connections

Petrol, Diesel

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Brake/clutch fluid

Petrol, Diesel

I

I

I

R

I

I

R

I

I

Parking brake

Petrol, Diesel

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Steering gear rack, linkage and boots

Petrol, Diesel

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Suspension ball joints

Petrol, Diesel

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Tyre (pressure & tread wear)

Petrol, Diesel

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Battery condition

Petrol, Diesel

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Urea solution line & connections

Diesel

-

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Urea solution filler cap

Diesel

-

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Throttle body

Petrol

Inspect and clean if required

All electrical systems

Petrol, Diesel

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Brake pedal, clutch pedal

Petrol, Diesel

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Bolt and nuts on chassis and body

Petrol, Diesel

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Wheel alignment & balancing

Petrol, Diesel

-

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Warning lights operation & KDS system check

Petrol, Diesel

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Road test

Petrol, Diesel

Inspect if required

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

Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions

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

Smartstream G1.5

R

Every 7,500 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months

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

(Diesel) 1.5 VGT

R

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

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

Air cleaner filter

R

More frequently

C, E

Spark plugs

R

More frequently

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

Automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)

R

Every 90,000 km (60,000 miles)

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

Manual transmission fluid (if equipped)

R

Every 120,000 km (80,000 miles)

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

Intelligent manual transmission (iMT) (if equipped)

R

Every 120,000 km (80,000 miles)

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

Intelligent variable transmission (IVT) fluid (if equipped)

R

Every 90,000 km (60,000 miles)

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

Brake discs, pads and calipers

I

More frequently

C, D, E, G, H, I, J, K

Brake drums and linings

I

More frequently

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

Parking brake

I

More frequently

C, D, G, H

Steering gear rack, linkage and boots

I

More frequently

C, D, E, F, G

Suspension ball joints and mounting bolts

I

More frequently

C, D, E, G, H, I

Drive shafts and boots

I

More frequently

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

Climate control air filter

I

More frequently

C, E, G
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 roads repeatedly.

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

I: Driving for 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.).

M: Engine oil usage which is not recommended (Mineral type, Semi-synthetic, Viscosity grade).