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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, gravelled 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 highspeed or rapid acceleration/deceleration.

  • Frequently driving in stop-and-go condition.

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

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 you do 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) 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 gasoline (petrol) 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 authorized Kia dealer/service partner. 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. 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 authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

*9

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.

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

Miles X 1,000

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

Km X 1,000

15

30

45

60

75

90

105

120

Engine oil and engine oil filter*1

(Gasoline engine)1.4 T-GDi

Except Republic of South Africa and Mexico : Replace every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 12 months

For Republic of South Africa : Replace every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months

For Mexico : Replace every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 6 months

(Gasoline engine) 1.6 MPI

Replace every 15,000 km (9,000 miles) or 12 months

(Diesel engine) 1.5 VGT *9

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

Coolant (Engine)*2

Gasoline (Petrol), Diesel

At first required at 90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 60 months after that replace every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months

Drive belts (Engine)*3

Gasoline (Petrol)

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Diesel

At first, 80,000 km (50,000 miles) or 48 months after that, every 20,000 km (12,500 miles) or 12 months

Valve clearance *4

(Gasoline engine) 1.6 MPI

-

-

-

-

-

I

-

-

Vacuum hoses and crankcase ventilation hoses

Gasoline (Petrol)

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Spark plugs*5

(Gasoline engine) 1.4 T-GDi

Replace every 75,000 km (50,000 miles)

(Gasoline engine) 1.6 MPI

Replace every 60,000 km (40,000miles)

Automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)

Gasoline (Petrol), Diesel

No check, No service required

Manual transmission fluid (if equipped)*6

Gasoline (Petrol), Diesel

No check, No service required

Dual clutch transmission (DCT) fluid*6 (if equipped)

Gasoline (Petrol), Diesel

No check, No service required

Drive shaft and boots

Gasoline (Petrol), Diesel

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Fuel additives*7

(Gasoline engine)1.4 T-GDi

Except Republic of South Africa and Mexico :Add every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 12 months

For Republic of South Africa :Add every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months

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

Fuel lines, hoses and connections

Gasoline (Petrol)

-

-

-

I

-

-

-

I

Diesel

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Fuel tank air filter

Gasoline (Petrol)

Replace every 160,000 km (100,000 miles)

Fuel filter

Gasoline (Petrol)

-

I

-

R

-

I

-

R

Intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose

(Gasoline engine) 1.4 T-GDi

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Vapor hose and fuel filler cap

Gasoline (Petrol)

-

-

-

I

-

-

-

I

Fuel filter cap

Diesel

-

-

-

I

-

-

-

I

Fuel filter cartridge*8

Diesel

-

I

-

R

-

I

-

R

Air cleaner filter

Gasoline (Petrol), Diesel

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

Exhaust system

Gasoline (Petrol), Diesel

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Cooling system

Gasoline (Petrol), Diesel

-

-

-

I

-

I

-

I

Air conditioner compressor/refrigerant (if equipped)

Gasoline (Petrol), Diesel

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Climate control air filter (if equipped)

Gasoline (Petrol), Diesel

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

Brake discs, pads and calipers

Gasoline (Petrol), Diesel

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Brake drums and linings

Gasoline (Petrol), Diesel

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Brake lines, hoses and connections

Gasoline (Petrol), Diesel

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Brake/clutch fluid

Gasoline (Petrol), Diesel

I

I

R

I

I

R

I

I

Parking brake

Gasoline (Petrol), Diesel

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Steering gear rack, linkage and boots

Gasoline (Petrol), Diesel

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Suspension ball joints

Gasoline (Petrol), Diesel

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Tire (pressure & tread wear)

Gasoline (Petrol), Diesel

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Battery condition

Gasoline (Petrol), Diesel

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

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 engine) 1.4 T-GDi

R

Except Republic of South Africa and Mexico : Every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months

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

For Republic of South Africa: Every 7,500 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months

For Mexico : Every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 3 months

(Gasoline engine) 1.6 MPI

R

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

(Diesel engine) 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, E, F, G, H, I, J

Dual clutch transmission (DCT) fluid (if equipped)

R

Every 120,000 km (80,000 miles)

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

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. Semi-synthetic, Lower grade, etc.)

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