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 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.

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×1,000

15

30

45

60

75

90

105

120
Engine oil and engine oil filter1

Diesel

Smartstream D2.2

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R
Coolant (Engine)2

At first, replace at 180,000 km or 120 months

After that, replace every 30,000 km or 24 months
Drive belts (Engine)3

Diesel

At first, inspect 90,000 km or 48 months

After that, inspect every 30,000 km or 24 months

Vacuum hoses and crankcase ventilation hoses

Diesel

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Automatic transmission (AT) fluid

No check, No service required

Drive shaft and boots

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Fuel lines, hoses and connections

Diesel

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Fuel filler cap

Diesel

-

-

-

I

-

-

-

I

Fuel filter cartridge
Diesel (B7 or lower) 4

-

I

-

R

-

I

-

R

Air cleaner filter

Diesel

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

Diesel

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

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

Tyre (pressure and tread wear)

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Battery (12V) condition

Diesel

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Timing belt

Diesel

Inspect every 120,000 km

Timing belt system (Timing belt, Water pump, Tensioner, Idler)

Diesel

Replace every 240,000 km

Engine oil and engine oil filter (Diesel)

The engine oil level should be checked regularly and maintained properly. Operating with an insufficient amount oil can damage the engine, and such damage is not covered by warranty.

This maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. It is applicable only when using a qualified fuel <"EN590 or equivalent">. If the diesel fuel specifications don't meet the EN590, it must be replaced according to the severe maintenance schedule.

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

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.

For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to its interval when you are doing other maintenance tasks.

Drive belts

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.

Fuel filter cartridge (Diesel)

This maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. It is applicable only when using a qualified fuel <"EN590 or equivalent">. If the diesel fuel specifications don't meet the EN590, it must be replaced more frequently. Kia recommend "every 7,500 km (5,000 miles) inspection, every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) replacement". 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 a professional workshop. Kia recommends to consult an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

*Transmission fluid

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

Maintenance under severe usage conditions - for Australia and New Zealand

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

Diesel

Smartstream D2.2

R

Every 7,500 km or 6 months

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

Automatic transmission (AT) 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

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, gravelled 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.

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 filter12

Petrol

Smartstream G3.5 MPI

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

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

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

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

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

Diesel

Smartstream D2.2

For Russia, Australia, New Zealand and Republic of South Africa

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

Except Russia, Australia, New Zealand and Republic of South Africa

Replace every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 12 months
Coolant (Engine)3

At first, replace at 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)4

Petrol

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Diesel

For Russia, Australia, New Zealand and Republic of South Africa

At first, inspect 90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 48 months

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

Except Russia, Australia, New Zealand and Republic of South Africa

At first, inspect 80,000 km (52,000 miles) or 48 months

After that, inspect every 20,000 km (13,000 miles) or 12 months

Vacuum hoses and crankcase ventilation hoses

Petrol, Diesel

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I
Spark plugs5

Petrol

Smartstream G3.5 MPI

Unleaded

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

Automatic transmission (AT) fluid

No check, No service required

Drive shaft and boots

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Fuel filter

Petrol

For China, Brazil

-

I

-

R

-

I

-

R

Fuel lines, hoses and connections

Petrol

-

-

-

I

-

-

-

I

Diesel

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Fuel tank air filter

Petrol

Except China

-

I

-

R

-

I

-

R

For China

I

I

R

I

I

R

I

I

Vapour hose and fuel filler cap

Petrol

-

-

-

I

-

-

-

I

Fuel filler cap

Diesel

-

-

-

I

-

-

-

I

Fuel filter cartridge
Diesel (B7 or lower)6

-

I

-

R

-

I

-

R

Biodiesel (For Thailand/Indonesia/Malaysia)

Inspect every 7,500 km (5,000 miles)

Replace every 15,000 km (10,000 miles)

Air cleaner filter

Petrol, Diesel

Except China, India, Middle East

I

I

R

I

I

R

I

I

For China, India, 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

Petrol, Diesel

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

Tyre (pressure and tread wear)

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Battery (12V) condition

Petrol, Diesel

Except Middle East

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

For Middle East

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

Urea solution line and connections

Diesel

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Urea solution filler cap

Diesel

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Timing belt

Diesel

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

Timing belt system (Timing belt, Water pump, Tensioner, Idler)

Diesel

Replace every 240,000 km (160,000 miles)

ERA-GLONASS system (if equipped)

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

ERA-GLONASS system battery (if equipped)

Replace every 4 years

Engine oil and engine oil filter (Petrol)

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.

Engine oil and engine oil filter (Diesel)

The engine oil level should be checked regularly and maintained properly. Operating with an insufficient amount oil can damage the engine, and such damage is not covered by warranty.

This maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. It is applicable only when using a qualified fuel <"EN590 or equivalent">. If the diesel fuel specifications don't meet the EN590, it must be replaced according to the severe maintenance schedule.

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

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.

For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to its interval when you are doing other maintenance tasks.

Drive belts

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.

Spark plugs

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

Fuel filter cartridge (Diesel)

This maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. It is applicable only when using a qualified fuel <"EN590 or equivalent">. If the diesel fuel specifications don't meet the EN590, it must be replaced more frequently. Kia recommend "every 7,500 km (5,000 miles) inspection, every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) replacement". 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 a professional workshop. Kia recommends to consult an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

*Transmission fluid

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

Fuel filter (petrol 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 authorised Kia dealer 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

Petrol

Smartstream G3.5 MPI

Except the Middle East, Iran, India, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Sudan, Central and 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 the Middle East, Iran, India, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Sudan, Central and 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

Diesel

Smartstream D2.2

For Russia, Australia, New Zealand and Republic of South Africa

R

Every 7,500 km (4,500 miles) or 6 months

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

Except Russia, Australia, New Zealand and Republic of South Africa

R

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

Spark plugs

Petrol

Smartstream G3.5 MPI

R

More frequently

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

Automatic transmission (AT) fluid

R

Every 90,000 km (60,000 miles)

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

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

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, gravelled 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.)