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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.

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

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 services to protect your warranty. Where both mileage and date are shown, the frequency of service is determined by whichever occurs first.

R: Replace or change

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

Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first

Months

12

24

36

48

60

72

84

96

108

120

132

144

156

168

180

Miles×1,000

7.5

15

22.5

30

37.5

45

52.5

60

67.5

75

82.5

90

97.5

105

112.5

Km×1,000

12

24

36

48

60

72

84

96

108

120

132

144

156

168

180

Tire rotation

Rotate every 12,000 km (7,500 miles)

Fuel additives *1

Add every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months

Engine oil and engine oil filter *2

(Gasoline) 3.8 GDi

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

Climate control air filter

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

Air cleaner filter

I

I

I

R

I

I

I

R

I

I

I

R

I

I

I

Brake fluid

Spark plugs

Replace every 156,000 km (97,500 miles)

Coolant (Engine)*3

At first, replace at 192,000 km (120,00 miles) or 120 months

After that, replace every 36,000 km (22,500 miles) or 24 months

Air conditioner refrigerant

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Air conditioner compressor

12V Battery condition

Vacuum hoses

Brake discs and pads

Brake lines, hoses and connections

Suspension ball joints

Steering gear rack, linkage and boots

Exhaust system

Cooling system

Drive shaft and boots

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

Propeller shaft (AWD)

Fuel tank and fuel cap

Fuel lines, hoses and connections

Fuel tank air filter

Differential oil (rear) (AWD)*4

Inspect every 60,000 km (37,500 miles) or 48 months

Transfer case oil (AWD)*5

Drive belts*6

At first, inspect at 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72 months.

After that, inspect every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 24 months.

Valve clearance *7

Inspect every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72 months

Automatic transmission (AT) fluid

No service required
*1. Fuel additives

If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is recommended. Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.

*2. 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.

*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. Differential oil (rear) (AWD)

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

*5. Transfer case oil (AWD)

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

*6. Drive belts (Engine)

Inspect alternator, water pump and air conditioner drive belt and if necessary, repair or replace. Inspect drive belt tensioner, idler and alternator pulley and if necessary correct or replace.

*7. Valve clearance

Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary. Have an authorized Kia dealer perform the operation.

Fuel filter (Gasoline 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 authorized Kia dealer 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

R

Every 6,000 km (3,750 miles) or 6 months

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

Automatic transmission (AT) fluid

R

Every 96,000 km (60,000 miles)

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

Transfer case oil (AWD)

R

Every 120,000 km (75,000 miles)

C, E, G, H, I, J

Differential oil (rear) (AWD)

R

Every 120,000 km (75,000 miles)

C, E, G, H, I, J

Air cleaner filter

R

More frequently

C, E

Spark plugs

R

More frequently

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

Climate control air filter

R

More frequently

C, E, G

Brake discs, pads and calipers

I

More frequently

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

Suspension ball joints

I

More frequently

C, D, E, G, H, I

Steering gear rack, linkage and boots

I

More frequently

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

Drive shafts and boots

I

More frequently

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

Propeller shaft (AWD)

I

More frequently

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