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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, 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 - for Europe (Except Russia)

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

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)/10,000 km (6,500 miles) (except Europe, China, Brazil, for Australia and New Zealand (Turbo Model))/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.

* 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

Spark plug

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

* 5

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.

* 6

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.

* 7

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.

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

R: Replace or change.

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS /

MAINTENANCE ITEM

Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Europe (Except Russia)

Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first

Months

24

48

72

96

120

144

168

192

Miles×1,000

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

160

Km×1,000

30

60

90

120

150

180

210

240

Fuel additives (Gasoline)*1

(Gasoline) 1.6 T-GDi

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

Engine oil and engine oil filter*2

(Gasoline) 1.6 MPI

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

(Gasoline) 2.0 MPI

(Gasoline) 1.6 T-GDi

Smartstream G1.6

Climate control air filter

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

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

Spark plugs*4

(Gasoline) 1.6 MPI

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

(Gasoline) 2.0 MPI

Replace every 150,000km (100,000 miles)

(Gasoline) 1.6 T-GDi

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

Smartstream G1.6

Replace every 150,000km (100,000 miles)

Brake/clutch fluid

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

Replace every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months

Manual transmission fluid*5 (if equipped)

No service required

Dual clutch transmission (DCT) fluid*5 (if equipped)

No service required

Air cleaner filter

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

R

Battery (12V) condition

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose

(Gasoline engine) 1.6 T-GDi

Vacuum hoses and crankcase ventilation hoses (Gasoline)

Air conditioner refrigerant

Exhaust system

Brake lines, hoses and connections

Parking brake (Hand type) (if equipped)

Brake discs and pads

Suspension ball joints

Steering gear rack, linkage and boots

Air conditioner compressor

Drive shaft and boots

Tire (pressure & tread wear)

Cooling system

-

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Vapor hose and fuel filler cap (Gasoline)

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Fuel lines, hoses and connections (Gasoline)

Fuel tank air filter (Gasoline)

Drive belts (Engine)*6

-

-

I

I

I

I

I

I

Valve clearance *7

(Gasoline) 1.6 MPI

-

-

I

-

-

I

-

-

(Gasoline) 1.6 T-GDi

Automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)

No service required

Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) fluid (if equipped)

No service required

  • 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/service partner for details.

Maintenance under severe usage conditions - for Europe (Except Russia)

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) 1.6 MPI

R

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

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

(Gasoline) 2.0 MPI

R

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

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

(Gasoline) 1.6 T-GDi

R

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

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

Smartstream G1.6

R

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

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

Automatic transmission fluid

R

Every 90,000 km (60,000 miles)

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

Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) fluid (if equipped)

R

Every 90,000 km (60,000 miles)

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

Manual transmission fluid

R

Every 120,000 km (80,000 miles)

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

Dual clutch transmission (DCT) fluid

R

Replace every 120,000 km (80,000 miles)

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

Climate control air filter

R

More frequently

C, E, G

Air cleaner filter

R

More frequently

C, E

Spark plugs

R

More frequently

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

Parking brake (Hand type) (if equipped)

I

More frequently

C, D, G, H

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

Drive shaft and boots

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 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.)

Normal maintenance schedule - except Europe (Including Russia)

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

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)/10,000 km (6,500 miles) (except Europe, China, Brazil, for Mexico, Australia and New Zealand (Turbo Model))/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.

* 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

Spark plug

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

* 5

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.

* 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

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.

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

R: Replace or change.

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS/

MAINTENANCE ITEM

Normal Maintenance Schedule - Except Europe (Including Russia)

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

Fuel additives (Gasoline)*1

(Gasoline) 1.6 T-GDi

For Australia and New Zealand

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

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

For Mexico

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

Engine oil and engine oil filter*2

(Gasoline) 1.6 MPI

Except Middle East, India, Libya, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sudan, Egypt, Iran, Brazil, Central & South America, China

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

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

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

For China

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

(Gasoline)1.6 T-GDi

Except Middle East, India, Libya, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sudan, Egypt, Iran, Brazil, Central & South America, China

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

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

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

For China

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

For Mexico

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

(Gasoline) 2.0 MPI

Except Middle East, India, Libya, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sudan, Egypt, Iran, Brazil, Central & South America, China

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

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

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

For China

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

For Mexico

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

Engine oil and engine oil filter *2

Smartstream G1.6

Except Middle East, India, Libya, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sudan, Egypt, Iran, Brazil, Central & South America, China

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

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

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

For China

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

Climate control air filter

Except Australia and New Zealand

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

For Australia and New Zealand

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

R

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

Spark plugs*4

(Gasoline) 1.6 MPI

Unleaded

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

Leaded

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

(Gasoline) 2.0 MPI

Unleaded

Replace every 150,000 km (100,000 miles)

Leaded

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

(Gasoline) 1.6 T-GDi

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

Smartstream G1.6

Replace every 150,000 km (100,000 miles)

Air cleaner filter (Gasoline)

For China, India, Middle East

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

Except China, India, Middle East

I

I

R

I

I

R

I

I

Brake/clutch fluid

I

I

R

I

I

R

I

I

Intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose

(Gasoline) 1.6 T-GDi

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Air conditioner refrigerant

Suspension ball joints

Steering gear rack, linkage and boots

Air conditioner compressor

Tire (pressure & tread wear)

Battery (12V) condition

For Middle East

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

Except Middle East

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Parking brake (Hand type) (if equipped)

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Brake lines, hoses and connections

Brake discs and pads

Exhaust system

Vacuum hoses and crankcase ventilation hoses (Gasoline)

Drive shaft and boots

Fuel filter (Gasoline)

For China, Brazil

-

I

-

R

-

I

-

R

Fuel tank air filter (Gasoline)

-

I

-

R

-

I

-

R

Drive belts (Engine)*5

-

-

I

I

I

I

I

I

Cooling system

-

-

-

I

-

I

-

I

Fuel lines, hoses and connections (Gasoline)

-

-

-

I

-

-

-

I

Vapor hose and fuel filler cap (Gasoline)

-

-

-

I

-

-

-

I

Manual transmission fluid *6 (if equipped)

No service required

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

No service required

Valve clearance *7

(Gasoline) 1.6 MPI

-

-

-

-

-

I

-

-

(Gasoline) 1.6 T-GDi

Automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)

No service required

Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) fluid (if equipped)

No service required

ERA-GLONASS system (if equipped)

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

ERA-GLONASS system battery (if equipped)

Replace every 3 years

  • 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.

Maintenance under severe usage conditions - except Europe (Including Russia)

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) 1.6 MPI

Except Middle East, India, Libya, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sudan, Egypt, Iran, Brazil, Central & South America, 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, India, Libya, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sudan, Egypt, Iran, Brazil, Central & South America

R

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

For China

R

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

(Gasoline)1.6 T-GDi

Except Middle East, India, Libya, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sudan, Egypt, Iran, Brazil, Central & South America, China

R

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

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

R

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

For China, Mexico

R

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

Engine oil and engine oil filter

(Gasoline) 2.0 MPI

Except Middle East, India, Libya, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sudan, Egypt, Iran, Brazil, Central & South America, China

R

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

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

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

R

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

For China

R

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

For Mexico

R

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

Smartstream G1.6

Except Middle East, India, Libya, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sudan, Egypt, Iran, Brazil, Central & South America, China

R

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

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

R

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

For China

R

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

Automatic transmission fluid

R

Every 90,000 km (60,000 miles)

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

Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) fluid (if equipped)

R

Every 90,000 km (60,000 miles)

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

Manual transmission fluid

R

Every 120,000 km (80,000 miles)

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

Dual clutch transmission (DCT) fluid

R

Every 120,000 km (80,000 miles)

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

Climate control air filter

R

More frequently

C, E, G

Air cleaner filter

R

More frequently

C, E

Spark plugs

R

More frequently

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

Parking brake (Hand type) (if equipped)

I

More frequently

C, D, G, H

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

Drive shaft and boots

I

More frequently

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

ERA-GLONASS system (if equipped)

I

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

A, K

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, Semisynthetic, Lower grade spec, etc.)