Maintenance
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Owner maintenance
While operating your vehicle:
僅 Check for vibrations in the steering
wheel. Notice any increased steering
effort, looseness in the steering wheel,
or change in its straight-ahead posi
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tion.
僅 Notice if your vehicle constantly turns
slightly or "pulls" to one side when
traveling on smooth, level road.
僅 When stopping, listen and check for
unusual sounds, pulling to one side,
increased brake pedal travel or "hard-
to-push" brake pedal.
僅 If any slipping or changes in the oper
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ation of your gear shift occurs, take
your vehicle to an authorized Kia
dealer.
僅 Check the P (Park) function.
僅 Check for fluid leaks under your vehi
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cle (water dripping from the air condi
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tioning system during or after use is
normal).
At least monthly:
僅 Check the coolant level in the coolant
reservoir.
僅 Check the operation of all exterior
lights, including the stop/tail lamps,
turn signals and hazard warning
flashers.
僅 Check the inflation pressures of all
tires including the spare for worn tires,
uneven wear, or are damaged.
僅 Check for loose wheel lug nuts.
At least twice a year
僅 Check the cooling system, heater and
air conditioning hoses for leaks or
damage.
僅 Check the windshield washer spray
and wiper operation. Clean the wiper
blades with a clean cloth dampened
with washer fluid.
僅 Check the head lamp alignment.
僅 Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear
and function.
At least once a year:
僅 Clean the body and door drain holes.
僅 Lubricate the door hinges and check
the hood hinges.
僅 Lubricate the door, hood locks and
latches.
僅 Lubricate the door rubber weather
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strips.
僅 Check the air conditioning system.
僅 Inspect and lubricate shift gear link
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age and controls.
僅 Clean the 12V battery and terminals.
僅 Check the brake fluid level.
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