Maintenance services

Take the utmost care to prevent damage to your vehicle and injury when performing any maintenance or inspection procedures.

If you have any doubts concerning the inspection or maintenance of your vehicle, have your vehicle serviced by a professional workshop. Kia recommends visiting an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

An authorised Kia dealer has factory-trained technicians and genuine Kia parts to service your vehicle properly. For expert advice and quality service, have your vehicle serviced by a professional workshop. Kia recommends visiting an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

Inadequate, incomplete, or insufficient service may result in operational problems with your vehicle that could lead to vehicle damage, an accident, or personal injury.

Owner’s responsibility

NOTE

Maintenance Service and Record Retention are your responsibility as the owner.

You should retain documents showing that proper maintenance has been performed on your vehicle according to the scheduled maintenance service charts shown on the following pages. You need this information to establish your compliance with the servicing and maintenance requirements of your vehicle warranties.

Your Warranty and Consumer Information manual contains detailed warranty information. Repairs and adjustments required as a result of improper maintenance or a lack of required maintenance are not covered.

Have your vehicle maintained and repaired by a professional workshop. Kia recommends visiting an authorised Kia dealer/service partner. Authorised Kia dealers meet Kia’s high service quality standards and receive technical support from Kia to provide you with a high level of satisfaction.

Owner maintenance precautions

Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section provides instructions only for maintenance items that are easy to perform.

Several procedures can only be performed by an authorised Kia dealer/service partner with special tools.

WARNING

Maintenance work

Do not wear jewelry or loose clothing whilst working under the bonnet of your vehicle running. These items can become entangled in moving parts. If you must maintain the vehicle running whilst working under the bonnet, be sure to remove all jewelry (especially rings, bracelets, watches, and necklaces) and all neckties, scarves, and similar loose clothing before getting near the cooling fans.

WARNING

Touching metal parts

Do not touch metal parts (including strut bars) whilst the vehicle is operating or hot. Doing so could result in serious bodily injury. Turn the vehicle off and wait until the metal parts cool down before you perform maintenance work on the vehicle.

NOTE

Improper owner maintenance during the warranty period may affect warranty coverage. For details, read the separate Warranty and Consumer Information manual provided with the vehicle. If you’re unsure about any servicing or maintenance procedure, have your vehicle serviced by a professional workshop. Kia recommends visiting an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

Engine compartment precautions (Diesel engine)

The piezo injector operates at a high voltage (up to 200V). The following hazards may occur:

  • Direct contact with the injector or its wiring may cause electric shock or damage to the muscles or nervous system.

  • Electromagnetic waves generated by the operating injector may cause artificial heart pacemakers to malfunction.

Follow the safety precautions below when checking the engine compartment with the engine running:

  • Do not touch the injector, injector wiring, or engine control unit.

  • Do not disconnect the injector connector.

  • Individuals using pacemakers must not approach the engine whilst it is being started or running.

WARNING

Never work on the fuel injection system whilst the engine is running or within 30 seconds after the engine has been turned off. The high-pressure pump, fuel rail, injectors, and high-pressure pipes remain pressurized even after the engine stops.

Fuel leaks under pressure can produce a high-velocity jet that may cause serious injury if it comes into contact with the body.

Individuals using pacemakers must stay at least 30 cm (12 inches) away from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) or wiring harness whilst the engine is running. The high electrical currents in the engine control system generate strong magnetic fields that may interfere with pacemaker operation.

CAUTION

  • Do not place heavy objects or apply excessive force on the engine cover (if equipped) or on any fuel-related components.

  • When inspecting the fuel system (including fuel lines and injection devices), have your vehicle serviced by a professional workshop. Kia recommends visiting an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

  • Do not drive for an extended period with the engine cover removed.

  • Keep away from open flames when checking the engine compartment. Fuel, washer fluid, and other substances are flammable and may cause fire.

  • Before touching the battery, ignition cables, or electrical wiring, disconnect the negative 12V battery terminal to prevent electric shock.

  • When removing interior trim covers using a flathead screwdriver, take care not to damage the cover.

  • Be cautious when replacing or cleaning bulbs to avoid burns or electric shock.