Maintenance
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Explanation of scheduled maintenance items
Have the fuel filter inspected or
replaced by a professional work
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shop. Kia recommends to visit an
authorised Kia dealer/service part
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ner.
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connec
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tions
Check the fuel lines, fuel hoses and
connections for leakage and dam
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age. Have the fuel lines, fuel hoses
and connections replaced by a pro
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fessional workshop. Kia recom
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mends to visit an authorised Kia
dealer/service partner.
Fuel tank and fuel cap
The vapour hose and fuel filler cap
should be inspected at those inter
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vals specified in the maintenance
schedule. Make sure that a new
vapour hose or fuel filler cap is cor
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rectly replaced.
Vacuum crankcase ventilation
hoses (if equipped)
Inspect the surface of hoses for evi
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dence of heat and/or mechanical
damage. Hard and brittle rubber,
cracking, tears, cuts, abrasions, and
excessive swelling indicate deterio
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ration. Particular attention should
be paid to examine those hose sur
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faces nearest to high heat sources,
such as the exhaust manifold.
Inspect the hose routing to assure
that the hoses do not come in con
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tact with any heat source, sharp
edges or moving component which
might cause heat damage or
mechanical wear. Inspect all hose
connections, such as clamps and
couplings, to make sure they are
secure, and that no leaks are pres
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ent. Hoses should be replaced
immediately if there is any evidence
of deterioration or damage.
Air cleaner filter
Have the air cleaner filter replaced
by a professional workshop. Kia rec
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ommends to visit an authorised Kia
dealer/service partner.
Spark plugs (for petrol, FFV engine)
Make sure to install new spark plugs
of the correct heat range.
8hen assembling parts, be sure to
wipe the inside and outside of the
boot bottom of the ignition coil and
the insulator of the spark plug with
a soft cloth to prevent contamina
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tion of the spark plug insulator.
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