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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 in normal temperature or less than 16 km 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.)

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.

*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

Valve clearance

Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary. In this case, have the system checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner

*5

Spark plug

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

*6

Manual transmission fluid / Dual clutch transmission (DCT) fluid

Manual transmission fluid (or Dual clutch transmission (DCT) fluid) should be changed anytime it has been submerged in water

*7

Fuel additives

(Gasoline (Petrol))

Kia recommends that you use unleaded gasoline (petrol) which has an Octane Rating of RON (Research Octane Number) 92 / AKI (Anti-Knock Index) 87 or higher.

For customers who do not use good quality gasolines (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 at every 10,000 km.

Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.

*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.

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

6

12

24

36

48

60

72

84

96

Km X 1,000

1

5

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

Engine oil and engine oil filter

Petrol

Smartstream 1.5

I

I

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

Kappa 1.4 T-GDI

Diesel

1.5 WGT / 1.5 VGT

Drive belts (Engine)

Petrol

-

-

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Diesel

-

-

-

-

-

I

I

I

I

I

Valve clearance

Petrol

Kappa 1.4 T-GDI

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

I

-

-

Air cleaner filter

Petrol, Diesel

-

I

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

R

Spark plugs

Petrol

Smartstream 1.5

Replace every 100,000 km

Kappa 1.4 T-GDI

Replace every 70,000 km

Vapor hose and fuel filler cap

Petrol

-

-

-

-

-

I

-

-

-

I

Vacuum hoses and crankcase ventilation hoses

Petrol, Diesel

-

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Fuel filter cap

Diesel

-

-

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Fuel filter cartridge

Diesel

-

-

-

-

-

R

-

-

-

R

Fuel filter

Petrol

-

-

-

I

-

R

-

I

-

R

Fuel tank air filter

Petrol

Replace every 120 months or 160,000 km

Fuel lines, hoses and connections

Petrol, Diesel

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Cooling system

Petrol

-

-

-

-

-

I

-

I

-

I

Coolant (Engine)

Petrol, Diesel

At first, replace at 100,000 km or 60 months: after that, replace every 20,000 km or 24 months

Battery condition

Petrol, Diesel

I

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Throttle body

Petrol

Inspect and clean if required

All electrical systems

Petrol, Diesel

Not given by KMC but added by KMI later. Present in bottom rows.

Brake lines, hoses and connections

Petrol, Diesel

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Brake pedal, clutch pedal

Petrol, Diesel

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Parking brake

Petrol, Diesel

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Brake/clutch fluid

Petrol, Diesel

I

I

I

I

R

I

I

R

I

I

Brake discs and pads

Petrol, Diesel

-

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Drum brakes and linings

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

I

Drive shaft and boots

Petrol, Diesel

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Tyre (pressure & tread wear)

Petrol, Diesel

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Front suspension ball joints

Petrol, Diesel

I

I

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

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

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

R

Manual transmission fluid (if equipped)

Petrol, Diesel

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

I

-

-

Dual clutch transmission (DCT) fluid (if equipped)

Petrol

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

I

-

-

Intelligent Manual transmission fluid (if equipped)

Petrol

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

I

-

-

iMT system Clutch actuator fluid (if equipped)

Petrol

-

I

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

R

iMT system clutch tube and line (if equipped)

Petrol

-

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)

Diesel

-

-

-

-

I

-

-

I

-

-

Intelligent variable transmission (IVT) fluid (if equipped)

Petrol

No check, No service required

Wheel alignment & balancing

Petrol, Diesel

-

-

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Warning lights operation & KDS system check

Petrol, Diesel

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Road test

Petrol, Diesel

Inspect if required

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

(Gasoline (Petrol)) 1.4 T-GDi /(Diesel) 1.5 VGT

R

Every 5,000 km or 6 months

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

Smartstream G1.5

R

Every 7,500 km or 6 months

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

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 100,000 km

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

Manual Transmission fluid (if equipped)

R

Every 120,000 km

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

Intelligent Manual Transmission (if equipped)

R

Every 120,000 km

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

Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) fluid (if equipped)

R

Every 100,000 km

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

Dual clutch transmission (DCT) fluid (if equipped)

R

Every 120,000 km

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

Brake discs, pads and calipers

I

More frequently

C, D, E, G, H

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, F, G

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 in normal temperature or less than 16 km 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.)