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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - EXCEPT EUROPE, FOR 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.
*1
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Inspect drive belt tensioner, idler and alternator pulley and if necessary correct or replace.
*2
:
Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km or before starting a long trip.
*3
:
The engine oil level should be checked regularly and maintained properly. Operating with an insufficient amount of oil
can damage the engine, and such damage is not covered by warranty.
*4
:
This maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. It is applicable only when using a qualified fuel <"EN590 or equiva‐
lent">. If the diesel fuel specifications don't meet the EN590, it must be replaced more frequently. Kia recommends "ev‐
ery 7,500 km inspection, every 15,000 km replacement".
If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc.,
replace the fuel filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult a professional workshop. Kia recom‐
mends to consult an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
*5
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For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to its interval when you do maintenance of other items.
*6
:
Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary. In this case, have the system checked
by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
*7
:
The fuel filter is considered to be maintenance free but periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance sched‐
ule depends on fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power,
hard starting problem etc., replace the fuel filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult a profes‐
sional workshop for more details. Kia recommends to consult an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
*8
:
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.
*9
:
Inspect and if necessary correct or replace. Inspect drive belt tensioner, idler and alternator pulley and if necessary cor‐
rect or replace.
*10
:
If good quality gasolines that meet Europe Fuel standards (EN228) or equivalents including fuel additives is not availa‐
ble, one bottle of additive is recommended. Additives are available from a professional workshop along with information
on how to use them. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
Maintenance
7-10
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