Normal maintenance schedule

You must perform the following maintenance services to ensure good emission control and performance. Keep receipts for all vehicle services to protect your warranty. Where both the mileage and date are shown, the frequency of service you need is based on 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

108

120

132

144

Miles×1,000

8

16

24

32

40

48

56

64

72

80

88

96

Km×1,000

13

26

39

52

65

78

91

104

117

130

143

156

Tire rotation

Rotate every 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 12 months
Fuel additives 1

Add every 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 12 months
Engine oil and engine oil filter 2

Smartstream G2.5 T-GDi HEV

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

Climate control air filter

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

R

Air cleaner filter (Engine)

I

I

R

I

I

R

I

I

R

I

I

R

Brake fluid

Inspect every 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 12 months

Replace every 48,000 miles (78,000 km) or 48 months

Spark plugs

Smartstream G2.5 T-GDi HEV

Replace every 48,000 miles (78,000 km)
Coolant (Engine) 3

At first, replace at 120,000 miles (195,000 km) or 120 months

After that, replace every 24,000 miles (39,000 km) or 24 months
Coolant (Inverter)4

Smartstream G2.5 T-GDi HEV

At first, replace 120,000 miles (195,000 km) or 120 months

After that, Replace every 24,000 miles (39,000 km) or 24 months

Air conditioner refrigerant

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Air conditioner compressor

12V battery condition

Brake discs and pads

Brake lines, hoses, and connections

Suspension ball joints

Steering gear rack, linkage, and boots

Exhaust system

Cooling system

Intercooler in and out hose, air intake hose

Smartstream G2.5 T-GDi HEV

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

Drive shaft and boots

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Propeller shaft (AWD)

Fuel tank and fuel cap

Fuel tank air filter

Fuel lines, hoses, and connections
Differential oil (rear) (AWD) 5

Inspect every 40,000 miles (65,000 km) or 48 months
Transfer case oil (AWD) 6

Automatic transmission (AT) fluid *

Smartstream G2.5 T-GDi HEV

No service required

Fuel additives

If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is recommended. Additives and information about how to use them are available from an authorized Kia dealer. Do not mix other additives.

Engine oil and engine oil filter

A Check the engine oil level on a regular basis, as it is normal for the vehicle to consume engine oil while you drive.

The engine oil change interval for normal operating conditions is based on the use of the recommended engine oil specification. If you do not use the recommended engine oil specification, replace the engine oil according to the Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions schedule.

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

Coolant (Engine)

When adding coolant, only use deionized water or soft water for your vehicle. Never mix hard water into the coolant filled at the factory. An improper coolant mixture can result in serious malfunction or engine damage.

Coolant (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.

Differential oil (rear) (AWD)

If your vehicle has been in a flooded area or submerged in water, change the fluids as a precaution.

Transfer case oil (AWD)

If your vehicle has been in a flooded area or submerged in water, change the fluids as a precaution.

* Transmission fluid

If your vehicle has been in a flooded area or submerged in water, change the fluids as a precaution.

Fuel filter (Gasoline engine)

The fuel filter does not normally require maintenance, but periodic inspection is recommended during scheduled maintenance to look for conditions caused by poor fuel quality.

If there are safety risks, such as fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, or hard starting problems, replace the fuel filter immediately regardless of the maintenance schedule. Consult an authorized Kia dealer for details.