Maintenance
407
Air cleaner filter
4. Insert the air cleaner cover in the
hinge (1) and close the cover, then
lock the cover with attaching clips.
5. Check that the cover is firmly
installed.
Replace the filter according to the Main
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tenance Schedule.
If the vehicle is operated in extremely
dusty or sandy areas, replace the ele
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ment more often than the usual recom
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mended intervals. (Refer to
"Maintenance Under Severe Usage Con
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ditions" on page 7-25.)
Air filter maintenance
僅 Do not drive with the air cleaner
removed; this will result in excessive
engine wear.
僅 When removing the air cleaner filter,
be careful that dust or dirt does not
enter the air intake, or damage may
result.
僅 Use parts for replacement from a pro
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fessional workshop. Kia recommends
to visit an authorised Kia dealer/ser
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vice partner.