Maintenance
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Explanation of scheduled maintenance items
Spark plugs
Make sure to install new spark plugs of
the correct heat range.
When assembling parts, be sure to wipe
the inside and outside of the boot bot
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tom of the ignition coil and the insulator
of the spark plug with a soft cloth to pre
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vent contamination of the spark plug
insulator.
Do not disconnect and inspect spark
plugs when the engine is hot. You may
burn yourself.
Automatic transmission (AT) fluid
Automatic transmission fluid should not
be checked under normal usage condi
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tions. But in severe conditions, the fluid
should be changed at an authorized Kia
dealer in accordance to the scheduled
maintenance at the beginning of this
chapter (Refer to the "Maintenance
Under Severe Usage Conditions - Turbo
Models" on page 8-14).
Automatic transmission fluid color is
usually red. As the vehicle is driven, the
automatic transmission fluid will begin to
look darker.
It is the normal condition and you should
not judge the need to replace the fluid
based upon the changed color.
Transmission fluids
The use of a non-specified fluid could
result in transmission malfunction and
failure. Use only specified automatic
transmission fluid. (Refer to "Recom
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mended lubricants and capacities" on
page 9-9.)
Dual clutch transmission (DCT)
fluid
Inspect the dual clutch transmission fluid
according to the maintenance schedule.
Cooling system
Check the cooling system components,
such as the radiator, coolant reservoir,
hoses and connections for leakage and
damage. Replace any damaged parts.
Coolant
The coolant should be changed at the
intervals specified in the maintenance
schedule.
Brake hoses and lines
Visually check for proper installation,
chafing, cracks, deterioration and any
leakage. Replace any deteriorated or
damaged parts immediately.
NHTSA Safety Corrosion Alert
NHTSA has warned all vehicle owners of
all brands that they must maintain their
vehicles in a manner which will prevent
brake hose and brake line failures due to
corrosion when such vehicles are
exposed to winter road salt and related
chemicals. While serious corrosion con
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ditions typically only manifest them
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selves as safety issues after 7 years of
vehicle use, the corrosion process starts
immediately and thus underbody clean
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ing maintenance must commence from
your vehicle's first exposure to road salts
and chemicals. NHTSA urges vehicle
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