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Maintenance
Vapour hose (for petrol
engine) and fuel filler cap
The vapour hose and fuel filler cap
should be inspected at those intervals
specified in the maintenance sched-
ule. Make sure that a new vapour hose
or fuel filler cap is correctly replaced.
Vacuum crankcase ventilation
hoses (if equipped)
Inspect the surface of hoses for evi-
dence of heat and/or mechanical
damage. Hard and brittle rubber,
cracking, tears, cuts, abrasions, and
excessive swelling indicate deterio-
ration. Particular attention should be
paid to examine those hose surfaces
nearest to high heat sources, such
as the exhaust manifold.
Inspect the hose routing to assure
that the hoses do not come in con-
tact with any heat source, sharp
edges or moving component which
might cause heat damage or
mechanical wear. Inspect all hose
connections, such as clamps and
couplings, to make sure they are
secure, and that no leaks are pres-
ent. Hoses should be replaced
immediately if there is any evidence
of deterioration or damage.
Air cleaner filter
Have the air cleaner filter replaced by
a professional workshop. Kia recom-
mends to visit an authorised Kia
dealer/service partner.
Spark plugs
(for petrol engine)
Make sure to install new spark plugs
of the correct heat range.
WARNING
Do not disconnect and inspect
spark plugs when the engine is
hot. You may burn yourself.
WARNING - Diesel only
Never work on the injection sys-
tem with the engine running or
within 30 seconds after shutting
off the engine. High pressure
pump, rail, injectors and high
pressure pipes are subject to
high pressure even after the
engine stops. The fuel jet pro-
duced by fuel leaks may cause
serious injury, if it touches the
body. People wearing a cardiac
pacemaker should maintain a
distance of at least 30cm from
the ECU or wiring harness with-
in the engine room whilst the
engine is running, since the
high currents in the Common
Rail system produce consider-
able magnetic fields.
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