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Scheduled maintenance service precaution

Follow the Normal Maintenance Schedule if the vehicle is usually operated where none of the following conditions apply. If any of the following conditions apply, follow the Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions.

  • 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, Semi-synthetic, 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

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

Engine oil and engine oil filter (Diesel)

  • 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.

* 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)

  • 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.

* 5

Spark plug

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

* 6

Fuel additives (Gasoline)

Kia recommends that you use unleaded gasoline 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 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 15,000 km (10,000 miles) (for Europe, Australia and New Zealand) / 10,000 km (6,500 miles) (except Europe, Australia and New Zealand, China, Brazil)/ 5,000 km (3,000 miles) (for China, Brazil). Additives are available from a professional workshop along with information on how to use them. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner. Do not mix other additives.

* 7

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 authorized Kia dealer/service partner for details.

* 8

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. 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 for more details. Kia recommends to consult an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

* As it is normal for engine oil to be consumed during driving, the amount of engine oil should be checked regularly.

* The replacement cycle of engine oil is set by the period which the performance of our recommended engine oil is maintained. So, if recommended engine oil is not used, a replacement is required as indicated severe usage condition.

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

R: Replace or change.

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS /

MAINTENANCE ITEM

Normal Maintenance Schedule

Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first

Months

12

24

36

48

60

72

84

96

Miles×1,000

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

Km×1,000

15

30

45

60

75

90

105

120

Engine oil and engine oil filter

Gasoline*1

Except Middle East, China

Replace every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months

For Middle East, Iran, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Sudan, Central & South America

Replace every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 12 months

For China

Replace every 5,000 km or 6 months

Diesel*2

For Russia, Australia, New Zealand and Republic of South Africa

Replace every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months

Except Russia, Australia, New Zealand and Republic of South Africa

Replace every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 12 months

Coolant (Engine)*3

At first, Replace 210,000 km (140,000 miles) or 120 months after that, Replace every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months

Drive belts (Engine)*4

Gasoline

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Diesel

For Russia, Australia, New Zealand and Republic of South Africa

At first, Inspect 90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 48 months

After that, Inspect every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months

Except Russia, Australia, New Zealand and Republic of South Africa

At first, Inspect 80,000 km(50,000 miles) or 48 months

After that, Inspect every 20,000 km (12,500 miles) or 12 months

Vacuum hoses and crankcase ventilation hoses (Gasoline)

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Spark plugs*5

Unleaded Gasoline

Replace every 165,000 km (100,000 miles)

Leaded Gasoline

Replace every 30,000 km (20,000 miles)

Automatic transmission fluid

No check, No service required

Drive shaft and boots

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Fuel additives (Gasoline)*6

Except Australia and New Zealand, China, Brazil

Add every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 6 months

For China, Brazil

Add every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months

Fuel filter (Gasoline)*7

For China, Brazil

-

I

-

R

-

I

-

R

Fuel lines, hoses and connections

Gasoline

-

-

-

I

-

-

-

I

Diesel

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Fuel tank air filter (if equipped)

-

I

-

R

-

I

-

R

Vapor hose and fuel filler cap (Gasoline)

-

-

-

I

-

-

-

I

Fuel filler cap (Diesel)

-

-

-

I

-

-

-

I

Fuel filter cartridge (Diesel)*8

-

I

-

R

-

I

-

R

Air cleaner filter

Gasoline, Diesel

Except China, India, Middle East

I

I

R

I

I

R

I

I

For China, India, Middle East

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

Exhaust system

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Cooling system

-

-

-

I

-

I

-

I

Air conditioner compressor/refrigerant

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Climate control air filter (for front seats and rear seats)

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

Brake discs and pads

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Brake lines, hoses and connections

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Brake fluid

I

I

R

I

I

R

I

I

Parking brake

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Steering gear rack, linkage and boots

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Suspension ball joints

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Tire (pressure & tread wear)

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Tire rotation

Rotate every 10,000 km (6,500 miles)

Battery (12V) condition

Except Middle East

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

For Middle East

Inspect every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 6 months

Urea solution line & connections (Diesel) (if equipped)

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Urea solution filler cap (Diesel) (if equipped)

-

-

-

I

-

-

-

I

Timing belt system (Timing belt, Water pump, Tensioner, Idler) (Diesel)

Inspect Timing belt every 120,000 km (80,000 miles)

Replace Timing belt system (Timing belt, Water pump, Tensioner, Idler) every 240,000 km (160,000 miles)

Pan-European eCall system battery (if equipped)

Replace every 3 years.

ERA-GLONASS system battery (if equipped)

Replace every 3 years.

Maintenance under severe usage conditions

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

R: Replace or change.

MAINTENANCE ITEM

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS

DRIVING CONDITION

Engine oil and engine oil filter

Gasoline

Except Middle East, China

R

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

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

For Middle East, Iran, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Sudan, Central & South America

R

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

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

For China

R

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

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

Diesel

For Russia, Australia, New Zealand and Republic of South Africa

R

Every 7,500 km (4,500 miles) or 6 months

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

Except Russia, Australia, New Zealand and Republic of South Africa

R

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

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

Spark plugs

Unleaded

R

Replace every 165,000 km (100,000 miles)

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

Leaded

R

Replace every 30,000 km (20,000 miles)

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

Automatic transmission fluid

R

Every 90,000 km (60,000 miles)

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

Drive shaft and boots

I

Inspect more frequently depending on the condition

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

Air cleaner filter

R

Replace more frequently depending on the condition

C, E

Climate control air filter (for front seats and rear seats)

R

Replace more frequently depending on the condition

C, E, G

Brake discs and pads, calipers and rotors

I

Inspect more frequently depending on the condition

C, D, E, G, H

Parking brake

I

Inspect more frequently depending on the condition

C, D, G, H

Steering gear rack, linkage and boots

I

Inspect more frequently depending on the condition

C, D, E, F, G

Suspension ball joints

I

Inspect more frequently depending on the condition

C, D, E, F, 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 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 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, Semi-synthetic, Lower grade spec, etc.)