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OWNER MAINTENANCE
OWNER MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
The owner or a qualified service
technician should perform these vehicle
inspections at the indicated intervals to
ensure safe and dependable operation.
Bring any problem to the attention of an
Authorized Kia Dealer or qualified
service technician as soon as possible.
When refueling, check:
• Engine oil level
• Engine coolant level
• Brake and clutch fluid level
• Washer fluid level
CAUTION:
Be careful when checking your engine
coolant level. The engine compartment
will be hot and you could be burned.
At least monthly
• Tire inflation pressures
Every 6 months, check:
• Power steering fluid level
• Automatic transaxle fluid level
You can do the following scheduled
maintenance items if you have some
mechanical ability, a few basic tools and
if you closely follow the directions in
this manual.
OWNER MAINTENANCE
PRECAUTIONS
Improper or incomplete service may
result in problems. This section gives
instructions only for the maintenance
items that are easy to perform.
WARNING -
MAINTENANCE WORK
Performing maintenance work on
a vehicle can be dangerous. You
can be seriously injured while
performing some maintenance
procedures. If you lack sufficient
knowledge, experience or the
proper tools and equipment to do
the work, have it done by a
qualified technician.
As explained earlier in this section,
several procedures can be done only by a
qualified service technician with special
tools.
Improper owner maintenance during the
warranty period may affect warranty
coverage. For details, read the separate
Kia Warranty Information Booklet
provided with the vehicle. If you are
unsure about any servicing or
maintenance procedure, have it done by
an Authorized Kia Dealer.
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