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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, 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 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 - 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

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.

  • Never add any additives to the engine oil. Engine oil additives can change the properties of engine oil and may cause serious engine failure.

* 2

Coolant (Engine/Inverter)

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

HSG (Hybrid Starter & Generator) belt

Inspect HSG belt for evidence of cuts, crocks, excessive wear or oil saturation and replace if necessary. If drive belt noise occurred, readjust drive belt tension before replace.

* 4

Spark plug

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

* 5

Fuel additives

Kia recommends that you use unleaded 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 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 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.

*

Transmission fluid

Transmission fluid should be changed anytime it has been submerged in water.

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

R: Replace or change.

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

Engine oil and engine oil filter *1

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

Coolant (Engine / Inverter) *2

At first, replace 180,000 km (120,000 miles) or 120 months

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

HSG (Hybrid Starter & Generator) belt *3

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

Replace every 105,000 km (70,000 miles) or 48 months

Spark plugs *4

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

Dual clutch transmission (DCT) fluid *

No check, No service required

Engine clutch actuator fluid

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

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

Engine clutch actuator hose and line

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Drive shaft and boots

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Fuel additives *5

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

Fuel lines, hoses and connections

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Fuel tank air filter

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Vapor hose and fuel filler cap

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Air cleaner filter

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

R

Exhaust system

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Cooling system

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Air conditioner compressor/refrigerant

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Climate control air filter

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

Brake discs and pads

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Brake lines, hoses and connections

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Brake fluid

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

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

Battery (12V) condition

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

  • Fuel filter (petrol 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

R

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

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

HSG (Hybrid Starter & Generator) belt

I

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

B, C, D, E, I, K

R

Every 45,000 km (30,000 miles) or 24 months

Spark plugs

R

More frequently

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

Dual clutch transmission (DCT) fluid

R

Every 120,000 km (80,000 miles)

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

Drive shaft and boots

I

More frequently

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

Air cleaner filter

R

More frequently

C, E

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

Steering gear rack, linkage and boots

I

More frequently

C, D, E, F, G

Suspension ball joints

I

More frequently

C, D, E, G, H, I

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 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.

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

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.

  • Never add any additives to the engine oil. Engine oil additives can change the properties of engine oil and may cause serious engine failure.

* 2

Coolant (Engine / Inverter)

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

HSG (Hybrid Starter & Generator) belt

Inspect HSG belt for evidence of cuts, crocks, excessive wear or oil saturation and replace if necessary. If drive belt noise occurred, readjust drive belt tension before replace.

* 4

Spark plug

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

* 5

Fuel additives

Kia recommends that you use unleaded 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 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 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.

*

Transmission fluid

Transmission fluid should be changed anytime it has been submerged in water.

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 × 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*1

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

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

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

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

For Mexico

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

For China

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

Coolant (Engine/Inverter)*2

At first, replace 180,000 km (120,000 miles) or 120 months

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

HSG (Hybrid Starter & Generator) belt*3

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

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

Replace every 105,000 km (70,000 miles) or 48 months

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

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

Replace every 100,000 km (65,000 miles) or 48 months

Spark plugs*4

Unleaded

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

Dual clutch transmission (DCT) fluid*

No check, No service required

Engine clutch actuator fluid

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

R

Engine clutch actuator hose and line

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Drive shaft and boots

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Fuel additives*5

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

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

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

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

For Mexico

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

For China

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

Fuel filter (Petrol)

For China, Brazil

-

I

-

R

-

I

-

R

Fuel lines, hoses and connections

-

-

-

I

-

-

-

I

Fuel tank air filter

-

I

-

R

-

I

-

R

Vapor hose and fuel filler cap

-

-

-

I

-

-

-

I

Air cleaner filter

Except China, Middle East

I

I

R

I

I

R

I

I

For China, Middle East

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

Exhaust system

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Cooling system

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Air conditioner compressor/refrigerant

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

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

Brake discs and pads

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Brake lines, hoses and connections

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Brake fluid

Except Australia and New Zealand

I

I

R

I

I

R

I

I

For Australia and New Zealand

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

R

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

Battery (12V) condition

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

  • Fuel filter (petrol engine): The fuel filter is considered to be maintenance freebut periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule dependson 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)

Maintenance operation

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

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

R

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

For Mexico, China

R

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

HSG (Hybrid Starter & Generator) belt

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

I

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

B, C, D, E, I, K

R

Every 45,000 km (30,000 miles) or 24months

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

I

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

R

Every 50,000 km (32,500 miles) or 24 months

Spark plugs

R

More frequently

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

Dual clutch transmission (DCT) fluid

R

Every 120,000 km (80,000 miles)

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

Drive shaft and boots

I

More frequently

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

Air cleaner filter

R

More frequently

C, E

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

Steering gear rack, linkage and boots

I

More frequently

C, D, E, F, G

Suspension ball joints

I

More frequently

C, D, E, G, H, I

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 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.

L: Engine oil usage which is not recommended (Mineral type, Semi-synthetic, Lower grade spec, etc.)