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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, 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 Australia and New Zealand

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 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 (Petrol)

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 petrols including fuel additives regularly, and have problems starting or the engine does not run smoothly, one bottle of additives 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 authorised Kia dealer/service partner. Do not mix other additives.

*6

Differential oil (rear)

Differential oil should be changed anytime it has been submerged in water.

*7

Transfer case oil (AWD)

Transfer case oil should be changed anytime it has been submerged in water.

Normal Maintenance Schedule - Turbo Model [For Australia and New Zealand]

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

Km X 1,000

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

Engine oil and engine oil filter *1

Smartstream G 1.6 T-GDi

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

Coolant (Engine) *2

At first, Replace 180,000 km or 120 months after that, Replace every 30,000 km or 24 months

Drive belts (Engine) *3

Inspect every 30,000 km or 24 months

Vacuum hoses and crankcase ventilation hoses

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Spark plugs *4

Smartstream G 1.6 T-GDi

Replace every 70,000 km

Differential oil (rear) (AWD) *6

-

-

-

I

-

-

-

I

Transfer case oil (AWD) *7

-

-

-

I

-

-

-

I

Propeller shaft (AWD)

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Drive shaft and boots

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Fuel additives (Petrol) *5

Add every 10,000 km or 12 months

Fuel lines, hoses and connections

-

-

-

I

-

-

-

I

Fuel tank air filter

-

I

-

R

-

I

-

R

Vapour hose and fuel filler cap

-

-

-

I

-

-

-

I

Air cleaner filter

I

I

R

I

I

R

I

I

Intercooler, in/out hose

Smartstream G 1.6 T-GDi

At first, Inspect 10,000 km or 12 months after that, Inspect every 30,000 km or 24 months

Air intake hose

Smartstream G 1.6 T-GDi

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Exhaust system

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Cooling system

-

-

-

I

-

I

-

I

Air conditioner compressor/refrigerant

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Climate control air filter

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/clutch fluid

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

R

Parking brake

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

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

Tyre (pressure & tread wear)

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Battery condition

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

  • 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 authorised Kia dealer/service partner for details.

Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions - Turbo Model [For Australia and New Zealand]

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

Smartstream G 1.6 T-GDi

R

Every 5,000 km or 6 months

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

Spark plugs

R

More frequently

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

Differential oil (rear) (AWD)

R

Every 120,000 km

C, E, G, H, I, J

Transfer case oil (AWD)

R

Every 120,000 km

C, E, G, H, I, J

Propeller shaft (AWD)

I

More frequently

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

Automatic transmission fluid

R

Every 90,000 km

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

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

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
Severe Driving Conditions

A: Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 8 km in normal temperature or less than 16 km 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 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 conditions.

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

Normal Maintenance Schedule - Non Turbo Model [For Australia and New Zealand]

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

Km X 1,000

15

30

45

60

75

90

105

120

Engine oil and engine oil filter *1

(Petrol) 2.0 MPI

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

Coolant (Engine) *2

At first, Replace 180,000 km or 120 months after that, Replace every 30,000 km or 24 months

Drive belts (Engine) *3

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Vacuum hoses and crankcase ventilation hoses

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Spark plugs *4

(Petrol) 2.0 MPI

Replace every 165,000 km

Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) fluid

No check, No service required

Drive shaft and boots

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Fuel lines, hoses and connections

-

-

-

I

-

-

-

I

Fuel tank air filter

-

I

-

R

-

I

-

R

Vapour hose and fuel filler cap

-

-

-

I

-

-

-

I

Air cleaner filter

I

I

R

I

I

R

I

I

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

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

Brake discs and pads

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Brake lines, hoses and connections

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Brake/clutch fluid

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

R

Parking brake

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

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

Tyre (pressure & tread wear)

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Battery condition

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

  • 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 authorised Kia dealer/service partner for details.

Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions - Non Turbo Model [For Australia and New Zealand]

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

(Petrol) 2.0 MPI

R

Every 7,500 km or 6 months

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

Spark plugs

R

More frequently

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

Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) fluid

R

Every 90,000 km

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

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

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
Severe Driving Conditions

A: Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 8 km in normal temperature or less than 16 km 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 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 conditions.

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

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 authorised 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

Manual transmission fluid should be changed anytime it has been submerged in water

*7

Fuel additives

(Petrol)

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 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 your authorised Kia dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.

*8

Differential oil (rear)

Differential oil should be changed anytime it has been submerged in water.

*9

Transfer case oil (AWD)

Transfer case oil should be changed anytime it has been submerged in water.

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

(Petrol) 1.6 MPI (For Europe, Australia, Africa, General export, Russia, Asia-pacific)

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

(Petrol) 1.6 MPI (For Central & South America, Brazil, Middle East, India, Libia, Algeria, Morroco, Tunisia, Sudan, Egypt, Iran)

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

Smartstream G 1.6 T-GDi (For Europe)

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

Smartstream G 1.6 T-GDi ((For Australia, Africa, General export, Asia-pacific, India, Central & South America, Brazil, Middle East, Libia, Algeria, Morroco, Tunisia, Sudan, Egypt, Iran)

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

(Petrol) 1.6 MPI, Smartstream G 1.6 T-GDi (For Mexico)

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

(Petrol) 2.0 MPI (For Middle East, Central & South America)

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

Petrol) 2.0 MPI(Except Middle East, Central &South America)

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

Coolant (Engine)*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

Drive belts (Engine)*3

For Europe

At first, Inspect 90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72 months after that, Inspect every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months

Except Europe

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Valve clearance*4

Petrol) 1.6 MPI

-

-

-

-

-

I

-

-

Vacuum hoses and crankcase ventilation hoses

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Spark plugs*5

(Petrol) 1.6 MPI

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

Smartstream G 1.6 T-GDi

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

(Petrol) 2.0 MPI

Replace every 165,000 km (110,000 miles)

Differential oil (rear) (AWD) *8

-

-

-

I

-

-

-

I

Transfer case oil (AWD) *9

-

-

-

I

-

-

-

I

Automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)

No check, No service required

Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) fluid (if equipped)

No check, No service required

Manual transmission fluid*6 (if equipped)

No check, No service required

Drive shaft and boots

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Propeller shaft (AWD)

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Fuel additives*7

Smartstream G 1.6 T-GDi (For Middle East, Central & South America)

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

Smartstream G 1.6 T-GDi (Except Middle East, Central &South America)

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

Fuel lines, hoses and connections

-

-

-

I

-

-

-

I

Fuel tank air filter (if equipped)

-

I

-

R

-

I

-

R

Intercooler, in/out hose

Smartstream G 1.6 T-GDi

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

Air intake hose

Smartstream G 1.6 T-GDi

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Vapour hose and fuel filler cap

-

-

-

I

-

-

-

I

Air cleaner filter

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 (if equipped)

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Climate control air filter (if equipped)

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

Brake discs and pads

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Brake lines, hoses and connections

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Brake/clutch fluid

I

I

R

I

I

R

I

I

Parking brake

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

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

Tyre (pressure & tread wear)

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Battery condition

-

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: 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 authorised Kia dealer/service partner 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

(Petrol) 1.6 MPI (For Europe, Australia, Africa, General export, Russia, Asia-pacific)

R

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

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

(Petrol) 1.6 MPI (For Central & South America, Brazil, Middle East, India, Libia, Algeria, Morroco, Tunisia, Sudan, Egypt, Iran)

R

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

Smartstream G 1.6 T-GDi (For Europe)

R

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

Smartstream G 1.6 T-GDi (For Australia, Africa, General export, Asia-pacific, India, Central & South America, Brazil, Middle East, Libia, Algeria, Morroco, Tunisia, Sudan, Egypt, Iran

R

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

(Petrol) 1.6 MPI, Smartstream G 1.6 T-GDi (For Mexico)

R

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

(Petrol) 2.0 MPI (For Middle East, Central & South America)

R

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

(Petrol) 2.0 MPI(Except Middle East, Central &South America)

R

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

Air cleaner filter

R

More frequently

C, E

Spark plugs

R

More frequently

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

Differential oil (rear) (AWD)

R

Every 120,000 km (80,000 miles)

C, E, G, H, I, J

Transfer case oil (AWD)

R

Every 120,000 km (80,000 miles)

C, E, G, H, I, J

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, F, G, H, I, J

Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) fluid (if equipped)

R

Every 90,000 km (60,000 miles)

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

Brake discs, pads and calipers

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

Propeller shaft (AWD)

I

More frequently

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

Climate control air filter

I

More frequently

C, E, G

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 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 conditions.

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