Maintenance
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Explanation of scheduled maintenance items
Severe driving conditions
A: Repeatedly driving short distance of
less than 8 km (5 miles) in normal tem
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perature or less than 16 km (10 miles) in
freezing temperature.
B: Extensive engine idling or low speed
driving for long distances.
C: Driving on rough, dusty, muddy,
unpaved, graveled or saltspread roads.
D: Driving in areas using salt or other
corrosive materials or in very cold
weather.
E: Driving in heavy dust condition.
F: Driving in heavy traffic area.
G: Driving on uphill, downhill, or moun
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tain roads repeatedly.
H: Using for towing or camping, and
driving with loading on the roof.
I: Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other com
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mercial use of vehicle towing.
J: Frequently driving under high speed
or rapid acceleration/deceleration.
K: Frequently driving in stop-and-go
conditions.
L: Engine oil usage which is not recom
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mended (Mineral type, Semi-synthetic,
Lower grade spec, etc.)
Explanation of scheduled
maintenance items
The following parts require scheduled
maintenance.
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.
Drive belts
Inspect all drive belts for evidence of
cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oil satu
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ration and replace if necessary. Drive
belts should be checked periodically for
proper tension and adjusted as neces
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sary.
Fuel filter (for petrol)
Kia petrol vehicle is equipped with a life
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time fuel filter that is integrated with the
fuel tank. Regular maintenance or
replacement is generally not needed.
This may vary depending on fuel quality.
If you experience any of the following:
fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of
power, or a hard starting issue, inspec
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tion and, if necessary, replacement may
be needed. We recommend that the fuel
filter be replaced by a professional work
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shop. Kia recommends to visit an autho
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rised Kia dealer/service partner.
Fuel filter cartridge (for diesel)
A clogged filter can limit the speed at
which the vehicle may be driven, dam
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age the emission system and cause mul
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tiple issues such as hard starting. If an
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