Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline Engine [For Europe (Except Russia)] |
The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission control and performance. Keep receipts for all vehicle emission services to protect your warranty.Where both mileage and time are shown, the frequency of service is determined by whichever occurs first.
NO. |
ITEM |
REMARK |
*1 |
Coolant (Engine / Inverter) |
When adding coolant, use only deionized water or soft water for your vehicle
and never mix hard water in the coolant filled at the factory. An improper
coolant mixture can result in serious malfunction or engine damage. |
*2 |
Engine oil and engine oil filter |
Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before starting
a long trip. |
*3 |
Fuel additives (Gasoline) |
Kia recommends that you use unleaded gasoline which has an octane rating
of RON (Research Octane Number) 95 / AKI (Anti Knock Index) 91 or higher
(for Europe) or Octane Rating of RON (Research Octane Number) 91 / AKI (Anti-Knock
Index) 87 or higher (except Europe). For customers who do not use good quality gasolines including fuel additives regularly, and have problems starting or the engine does not run smoothly, one bottle of additives added to the fuel tank at every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) (for Europe, Australia and New Zealand)/ 10,000 km (6,500 miles) (except Europe, Australia and New Zealand). Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives. |
*4 |
HSG (Hybrid Starter & Generator) belt |
Inspect HSG belt for evidence of cuts, crocks, excessive wear or oil saturation
and replace if necessary. If drive belt noise occurred, readjust drive belt
tension before replace. |
*5 |
Spark plug |
For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you
do maintenance of other items. |
*6 |
Dual clutch transmission (DCT) fluid |
Dual clutch transmission (DCT) fluid should be changed anytime it has been
submerged in water. |
MAINTENANCE ITEM |
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS |
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline Engine [For Europe (Except Russia)]
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Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first |
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Months |
12 |
24 |
36 |
48 |
60 |
72 |
84 |
96 |
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Miles×1,000 |
10 |
20 |
30 |
40 |
50 |
60 |
70 |
80 |
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Km×1,000 |
15 |
30 |
45 |
60 |
75 |
90 |
105 |
120 |
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Engine oil and engine oil filter *2 |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
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Coolant (Engine / Inverter) *1 |
At first, Replace 210,000 km (140,000 miles) or 120 months after that, Replace every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months |
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HSG (Hybrid Starter & Generator) belt *4 |
I |
I |
I |
I |
I |
I |
R |
I |
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Vacuum hoses and crankcase ventilation hoses |
I |
I |
I |
I |
I |
I |
I |
I |
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Spark plugs *5 |
Kappa 1.6 GDI |
Replace every 150,000 km (100,000 miles) or 120 months |
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Dual clutch transmission (DCT) fluid *6 |
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|
I |
|
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|
I |
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Engine clutch actuator fluid |
I |
R |
I |
R |
I |
R |
I |
R |
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Engine clutch actuator hose and line |
I |
I |
I |
I |
I |
I |
I |
I |
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Drive shaft and boots |
|
I |
|
I |
|
I |
|
I |
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Fuel additives *3 |
Add every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months |
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Fuel lines, hoses and connections |
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|
I |
|
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|
I |
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Fuel tank air filter |
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|
|
I |
|
|
|
I |
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Vapor hose and fuel filler cap |
|
|
|
I |
|
|
|
I |
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Air cleaner filter |
I |
I |
R |
I |
I |
R |
I |
I |
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Air cleaner rubber packing |
I |
I |
I |
I |
I |
I |
I |
I |
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Exhaust system |
|
I |
|
I |
|
I |
|
I |
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Cooling system |
At first, Inspect 60,000 km (40,000 miles) or 48months after that, Inspect every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months |
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Air conditioner compressor/refrigerant (if equipped) |
I |
I |
I |
I |
I |
I |
I |
I |
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Climate control air filter |
|
R |
|
R |
|
R |
|
R |
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Brake lines, hoses and connections |
I |
I |
I |
I |
I |
I |
I |
I |
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Brake fluid |
I |
R |
I |
R |
I |
R |
I |
R |
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Parking brake |
|
I |
|
I |
|
I |
|
I |
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Steering gear rack, linkage and boots |
I |
I |
I |
I |
I |
I |
I |
I |
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Tire (pressure & tread wear) |
I |
I |
I |
I |
I |
I |
I |
I |
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Suspension ball joints |
I |
I |
I |
I |
I |
I |
I |
I |
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Battery condition |
I |
I |
I |
I |
I |
I |
I |
I |
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Brake discs and pads |
I |
I |
I |
I |
I |
I |
I |
I |
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
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