Maintenance
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Explanation of scheduled maintenance items
Explanation of scheduled
maintenance items
Engine oil and filter
The engine oil and filter should be
changed at the intervals specified in the
maintenance schedule. If the vehicle is
being driven in severe conditions, more
frequent oil and filter changes are
required.
HSG (Hybrid Starter & Generator)
belt
Inspect HSG belt for evidence of cuts,
cracks, excessive wear or oil saturation
and replace if necessary.
When you are inspecting the belt, place
the ignition switch or ENGINE START/
STOP button in the LOCK/OFF or ACC
position.
Fuel filter
The fuel filter is considered to be main
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tenance free but periodic inspection is
recommended for this maintenance
schedule depends on fuel quality.
If there are some important safety mat
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ters like fuel flow restriction, surging,
loss of power, hard starting problem etc.,
replace the fuel filter immediately
regardless of maintenance schedule and
consult an authorized Kia dealer for
details.
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connec
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tions
Check the fuel lines, fuel hoses and con
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nections for leakage and damage. Have
the fuel lines, fuel hoses and connec
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tions replaced by an authorized Kia
dealer.
Fuel tank and fuel cap
The fuel tank and fuel cap should be
inspected at those intervals specified in
the maintenance schedule. Make sure
that a new fuel tank and fuel cap is cor
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rectly replaced.
Air cleaner filter
Have the air cleaner filter replaced by an
authorized Kia dealer.
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.
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/inverter coolant
The coolant should be changed at the
intervals specified in the maintenance
schedule.
Dual clutch transmission (DCT)
fluid
Inspect the dual clutch transmission fluid
according to the maintenance schedule.
Brake hoses and lines
Visually check for proper installation,
chafing, cracks, deterioration and any
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