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Scheduled maintenance service

If your vehicle is operated in any of the severe driving 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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

Spark plug

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

6

Dual clutch transmission (DCT) fluid / Manual transmission (MT) fluid

Dual clutch transmission (DCT) fluid / Manual transmission (MT) fluid should be changed anytime it has been submerged in water.

7

Fuel additives

Kia recommends that you use unleaded petrol (petrol) which has an Octane Rating of RON (Research Octane Number) 92 / AKI (Anti-Knock Index) 87 or higher.

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 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 authorised Kia dealer/service partner. Do not mix other additives.

8

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.

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

R: Replace or change.

Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first

Months

1

12

24

36

48

60

72

84

96

Km× 1,000

1

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

Engine oil and engine oil filter

Petrol, Diesel

I

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

Coolant (Engine)

Petrol, Diesel

At first, replace at 100,000 km or 60 months

After that, replace every 20,000 km or 24 months

Drive belts (Engine)

Petrol

-

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Diesel

-

-

-

-

I

I

I

I

I

Vacuum hoses and crankcase ventilation hoses

Petrol

-

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Diesel

Spark plugs

Petrol

Smartstream 1.5

-

Replace every 100,000 km

Kappa 1.4 T-GDI

-

Replace every 70,000 km

Manual transmission fluid (if equipped)

Petrol, Diesel

-

-

-

-

-

-

I

-

-

Dual clutch transmission (DCT) fluid (if equipped)

Petrol

-

-

-

-

-

-

I

-

-

Automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)

Diesel

-

-

-

I

-

-

I

-

-

Drive shaft and boots

Petrol

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Fuel lines, hoses and connections

Petrol

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Diesel

Fuel filter

Petrol

-

-

I

-

R

-

I

-

R

Vapor hose and fuel filler cap

Petrol

-

-

-

-

I

-

-

-

I

Fuel filter cap

Diesel

-

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Fuel filter cartridge

Diesel

-

-

-

-

R

-

-

-

R

Intercooler, in/out hose air intake hose

Petrol

Kappa 1.4 T-GDI

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Air cleaner filter

Petrol, Diesel

-

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

R

Exhaust system

Petrol, Diesel

-

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Cooling system

Petrol, Diesel

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Air conditioner compressor/ refrigerant (if equipped)

Petrol, Diesel

-

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Climate control air filter (if equipped)

Petrol, Diesel

-

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

R

Brake discs and pads

Petrol, Diesel

-

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Brake lines, hoses and connections

Petrol, Diesel

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Brake/clutch fluid

Petrol, Diesel

I

I

I

R

I

I

R

I

I

Parking brake

Petrol, Diesel

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Steering gear rack, linkage and boots

Petrol, Diesel

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Suspension ball joints

Petrol, Diesel

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Tyre (pressure & tread wear)

Petrol, Diesel

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Battery condition

Petrol, Diesel

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Throttle body

Petrol

-

Inspect and clean if required

All electrical systems

Petrol, Diesel

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Brake pedal, clutch pedal

Petrol, Diesel

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Bolt and nuts on chassis and body

Petrol, Diesel

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Wheel alignment & balancing

Petrol, Diesel

-

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Warning lights operation & KDS system check

Petrol, Diesel

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Road test

Petrol, Diesel

Inspect if required

Maintenance under severe usage conditions

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 5,000 km (3,000 miles) 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

Manual transmission fluid (if equipped)

R

Every 120,000 km

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

Dual clutch transmission (DCT)fluid (if equipped)

R

Every 120,000 km

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

Automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)

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

I

More frequently

C, E, G

Brake discs and pads, calipers and rotors

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

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.)