Kia Syros 2025 - Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items; Drive Belts

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Maintenance Explanation of scheduled maintenance items
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 -
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 -
shop. Kia recommends to visit an autho -
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 -
age the emission system and cause mul -
tiple issues such as hard starting. If an
excessive amount of foreign matter
accumulates in the fuel tank, the filter
may require replacement more fre
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quently.
After installing a new filter, run the
engine for several minutes, and check
for leaks at the connections. We recom
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mend that the fuel filter be replaced by a
professional workshop. Kia recommends
to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service
partner.
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connec -
tions
Check the fuel lines, fuel hoses and con -
nections for leakage and damage. We
recommend that the fuel lines, fuel
hoses and connections be replaced by a
professional workshop. Kia recommends
to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service
partner.
WARNING
Diesel only
Never work on the injection system with
the engine running or within 30 seconds
after shutting off the engine. High pres -
sure pump, rail, injectors and high pres -
sure pipes are subject to high pressure
even after the engine stops. The fuel jet
produced by fuel leaks may cause seri -
ous injury, if it touches the body. People
wearing a cardiac pacemaker should
maintain a distance of at least 30 cm
from the ECU or wiring harness within
the engine room whilst the engine is run
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ning, since the high currents in the Com -