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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 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 as 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

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 its properties and may cause engine failure.

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 drive belt. Inspect and if necessary repair or replace.

  • Inspect drive belt tensioner, idler and alternator pulley and if necessary correct or 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 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 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 adjust, correct, clean, or replace if necessary.

R: Replace or change.

Normal Maintenance Schedule

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

Gasoline

Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi

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

Smartstream G2.0 T-GDi

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

Coolant (Engine)*2

Gasoline

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

Drive belts (Engine)*3

Gasoline

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Vacuum hoses and crankcase ventilation hoses

Gasoline

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Spark plugs*4

Gasoline

Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi

Replace every 70,000 km (45,500 miles)

Smartstream G2.0 T-GDi

Replace every 70,000 km (45,500 miles)

Automatic transmission (AT) fluid*

Gasoline

Smartstream G2.0 T-GDi

No check, No service required

Dual clutch transmission (DCT) fluid*

Gasoline

Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi

No check, No service required

Drive shaft and boots

Gasoline

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Fuel additives*5

Gasoline

Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi

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

Smartstream G2.0 T-GDi

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

Fuel filter

Gasoline

For China, Brazil

-

I

-

R

-

I

-

R

Fuel lines, hoses and connections

Gasoline

-

-

-

I

-

-

-

I

Fuel tank air filter

Gasoline

-

I

-

R

-

I

-

R

Vapor hose and fuel filler cap

Gasoline

-

-

-

I

-

-

-

I

Air cleaner filter

Gasoline

I

I

R

I

I

R

I

I

Intercooler, in/out hose, air intakehose

Gasoline

Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi

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

Gasoline

Smartstream G2.0 T-GDi

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Exhaust system

Gasoline

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Cooling system

Gasoline

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Air conditioner compressor/refrigerant

Gasoline

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Climate control air filter

Gasoline

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

Brake discs and pads

Gasoline

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Brake lines, hoses and connections

Gasoline

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Brake/clutch fluid

Gasoline

I

I

R

I

I

R

I

I

Steering gear rack, linkage and boots

Gasoline

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Suspension ball joints

Gasoline

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Tire (pressure & tread wear)

Gasoline

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Battery (12V) condition

Gasoline

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

ERA-GLONASS system (if equipped)

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

ERA-GLONASS system battery (if equipped)

Replace every 4 years.

  • Fuel filter (gasoline engine): The fuel filter is normally maintenance free but periodic inspection is recommended during scheduled maintenance schedule to look for conditions caused by poor fuel quality.

    • If there safety risks such as 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

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

R: Replace or change.

Maintenance item

Maintenance operation

Maintenance intervals

Driving condition

Engine oil and engine oil filter

Gasoline

Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi

R

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

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

Smartstream G2.0 T-GDi

R

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

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

Spark plugs

Gasoline

R

More frequently

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

Automatic transmission (AT) fluid

Gasoline

R

Every 90,000 km (60,000 miles)

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

Dual clutch transmission (DCT) fluid

Gasoline

R

Every 120,000 km (80,000 miles)

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

Drive shaft and boots

Gasoline

I

More frequently

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

Air cleaner filter

Gasoline

R

More frequently

C, E

Climate control air filter

Gasoline

R

More frequently

C, E, G

Brake discs, pads and calipers

Gasoline

I

More frequently

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

Steering gear rack, linkage and boots

Gasoline

I

More frequently

C, D, E, F, G

Suspension ball joints

Gasoline

I

More frequently

C, D, E, G, H, I

ERA-GLONASS system (if equipped)

I

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

A, K

A: Repeated 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 road 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 condition

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