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Maintenance

Normal State

In this manual: Maintenance
General Information — 8Maintenance — 32Engine Mechanical System — 47Engine Electrical System — 17Emission Control System — 10Engine Control System/Fuel System — 32Clutch System — 11Manual Transmission — 11DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) System — 16Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 26Steering — 9Restraints — 11Brake System — 27Body (Interior and Exterior) — 119Body Electrical System — 98Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 27
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General Market

Normal Maintenance Schedule — Except Europe (Including Russia)

The following maintenance must be performed to ensure good emissions control and performance. Keep receipts for all vehicle emissions services to protect your warranty. Where mileage and time are listed, the maintenance interval is determined by whichever occurs first.

NO. ITEM NOTICE
*1 Engine Oil and Engine Oil Filter Check the engine oil level and for leaks every 500 km (350 miles) or before a long trip.
*2 Engine Coolant When adding coolant, use only deionized water or soft water suitable for your vehicle. Never mix hard water with the factory-filled coolant. An improper coolant mixture may cause serious malfunction or engine damage.
*3 Drive Belts (Engine)

  • Adjust the alternator, water pump and A/C drive belt. Inspect and repair or replace as necessary.

  • Inspect the drive belt tensioner, idler pulley and alternator pulley, and repair or replace as necessary.
*4 Valve Clearance Check for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary. If so, have the system checked at a specialized workshop. Kia recommends visiting an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
*5 Spark Plug For your convenience, it may be replaced before its service life expires when you perform maintenance on other items.
*6 Manual transmission fluid Manual transmission fluid should be changed whenever the vehicle has been submerged in water.
*7 Fuel Additives (Gasoline) Kia recommends using unleaded gasoline with a RON (Research Octane Number) of 95 / AKI (Anti-Knock Index) of 91 or higher (for Europe) or RON 91 / AKI 87 or higher (except Europe).
For customers who do not use good-quality gasoline, including fuel additives regularly, and who experience starting problems or uneven engine operation, add one bottle of fuel additive to the fuel tank 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, China, Brazil) / 5,000 km (3,000 miles) (for China, Brazil). Additives are available at a professional workshop together with information on how to use them. Kia recommends visiting an authorized Kia dealer/service partner. Do not mix other additives.
*8 Fuel Filter Cartridge (Diesel) This maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. It applies only when qualified fuel <"EN590 or equivalent"> is used. If the diesel fuel does not meet the EN590 standard, it must be replaced more often. If any important safety issues occur, such as restricted fuel flow, surging, loss of power, starting problems, etc., replace the fuel filter immediately regardless of the maintenance schedule and contact a professional workshop for more details. Kia recommends contacting an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

SERVICE INTERVALS SERVICE ITEM NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - EXCEPT EUROPE (INCLUDING RUSSIA)
Number of months or driving distance, whichever occurs first
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Miles × 1000 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
km × 1000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
Engine Oil and Engine Oil Filter *1 Gasoline Gamma 1.6 L ALL Except Middle East, India, Libya, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sudan, Egypt, Iran, Brazil, Central and South America, China Replace every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months.
For Middle East, India, Libya, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sudan, Egypt, Iran, Brazil, Central and South America Replace every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 12 months.
For China Replace every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months.
Gasoline Nu 2 L MPI Except Middle East, India, Libya, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sudan, Egypt, Iran, Brazil, Central and South America, China Replace every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months.
For Middle East, India, Libya, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sudan, Egypt, Iran, Brazil, Central and South America Replace every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 12 months.
For China Replace every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months.
Engine Oil and Engine Oil Filter *1 Diesel Smartstream D 1.6 For Russia, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa Replace every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months.
Except Russia, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa Replace every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 12 months.
Engine Coolant *2 Gasoline, Diesel Replace first at 210,000 km (140,000 miles) or 120 months, then replace every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months
Drive Belts (Engine) *3 Gasoline - I - I - I - I
Diesel For Russia, Australia and New Zealand - - - I - I - I
Except Russia, Australia and New Zealand - - - I - I - I
Timing Belt System (timing belt, oil belt, tensioner, idler) Diesel Smartstream D 1.6 Inspect the timing belt every 120,000 km (80,000 miles). Replace the timing belt system (belt, oil belt, tensioner, idler) every 240,000 km (160,000 miles).
Valve Clearance *4 Gasoline Gamma 1.6 L ALL - - - - - I - -
Vacuum Hoses and Crankcase Ventilation Hoses Gasoline - I - I - I - I
Spark Plugs *5 Gasoline Gamma 1.6 L MPI Unleaded Replace every 60,000 km (40,000 miles)
Gasoline Nu 2 L MPI Unleaded Replace every 150,000 km (100,000 miles)
Gasoline Gamma 1.6 L T-GDI Replace every 75,000 km (50,000 miles)
Gasoline Gamma 1.6 L MPI Drive Replace every 30,000 km (20,000 miles)
Gasoline Nu 2 L MPI Drive Replace every 75,000 km (50,000 miles)
Automatic Transmission Fluid Gasoline, Diesel No inspection, no service
Manual Transmission Fluid *6 Gasoline, Diesel - - - I - - - I
Drive Shaft and Boots Gasoline, Diesel - I - I - I - I
Fuel Additives (Gasoline) *7 Gasoline For Australia and New Zealand Add every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months
Except Australia, New Zealand, China, Brazil Add every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 6 months
For China, Brazil Add every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months
Fuel filter (gasoline) Gasoline For China, Brazil - I - R - I - R
Fuel Lines, Hoses and Connections Gasoline - - - I - - - I
Diesel - I - I - I - I
Fuel tank air filter (gasoline) Gasoline Except China - I - R - I - R
For China I I R I I R I I
Fuel tank vapor hose and cap (gasoline) Gasoline - - - I - - - I
Fuel tank cap (Diesel) Diesel - - - I - - - I
Urea solution line and connections (if equipped) Diesel - I - I - I - I
Urea solution filler cap (if equipped) Diesel - - - I - - - I
Fuel filter cartridge (Diesel) *8 Diesel - I - R - I - R
Air Cleaner Filter Gasoline, Diesel Except China, India, Middle East I I R I I R I I
For China, India, Middle East R R R R R R R R
Exhaust System Gasoline, Diesel - I - I - I - I
Cooling System Gasoline, Diesel - - - I - I - I
A/C compressor/refrigerant Gasoline, Diesel I I I I I I I I
Climate Control Air Filter Gasoline, Diesel Except Australia and New Zealand R R R R R R R R
For Australia and New Zealand I R I R I R I R
Brake discs and pads Gasoline, Diesel - I - I - I - I
Brake Lines, Hoses and Connections Gasoline, Diesel - I - I - I - I
Brake fluid Gasoline, Diesel I R I R I R I R
Parking brake (manual) Gasoline, Diesel - I - I - I - I
Steering Gear Box, Linkage and Boots Gasoline, Diesel I I I I I I I I
Suspension ball joints Gasoline, Diesel I I I I I I I I
Tire (Pressure and Tread Wear) Gasoline, Diesel I I I I I I I I
Battery condition (12 V) Gasoline, Diesel Except Middle East - I - I - I - I
For Middle East Inspect every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 6 months

I: Inspect and, if necessary, adjust, repair, clean or replace. R: Replace or change.

European market

Standard maintenance schedule — for Europe (except Russia)

The following maintenance must be performed to ensure good emissions control and performance. Keep receipts for all vehicle emissions services to protect your warranty. Where mileage and time are listed, the maintenance interval is determined by whichever occurs first.

NO. ITEM NOTICE
*1 Engine Oil and Engine Oil Filter Check the engine oil level and for leaks every 500 km (350 miles) or before a long trip.
*2 Engine Coolant When adding coolant, use only deionized water or soft water suitable for your vehicle. Never mix hard water with the factory-filled coolant. An improper coolant mixture may cause serious malfunction or engine damage.
*3 Drive Belts (Engine)

  • Adjust the alternator, water pump and A/C drive belt. Inspect and repair or replace as necessary.

  • Inspect the drive belt tensioner, idler pulley and alternator pulley, and repair or replace as necessary.
*4 Valve Clearance Check for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary. If so, have the system checked at a specialized workshop. Kia recommends visiting an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
*5 Spark Plug For your convenience, it may be replaced before its service life expires when you perform maintenance on other items.
*6 Manual transmission fluid Manual transmission fluid should be changed whenever the vehicle has been submerged in water.
*7 Fuel Additives (Gasoline) Kia recommends using unleaded gasoline with a RON (Research Octane Number) of 95 / AKI (Anti-Knock Index) 91 or higher (for Europe), or RON 91 / AKI 87 or higher (except Europe).
For customers who do not use good-quality gasoline, including fuel additives, regularly and experience starting problems or uneven engine operation, add one bottle of fuel additive to the fuel tank 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, China, Brazil) / 5,000 km (3,000 miles) (for China, Brazil). Additives can be purchased at a professional workshop together with information on how to use them. Kia recommends visiting an authorized Kia dealer/service partner. Do not mix other additives.
*8 Fuel Filter Cartridge (Diesel) This maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. It applies only when qualified fuel <"EN590 or equivalent"> is used. If the diesel fuel does not meet the EN590 standard, it must be replaced more often. If any important safety issues occur, such as restricted fuel flow, surging, loss of power, starting problems, etc., replace the fuel filter immediately regardless of the maintenance schedule and contact a professional workshop for more details. Kia recommends contacting an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

SERVICE INTERVALS SERVICE ITEM Standard maintenance schedule — for Europe (except Russia)
Number of months or driving distance, whichever occurs first
Months 24 48 72 96 120 144 168 192
Miles × 1000 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
km × 1000 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240
Engine Oil and Engine Oil Filter *1 Gasoline Gamma 1.6 L ALL Replace every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months.
Gasoline Nu 2 L MPI
Diesel Smartstream D 1.6 Replace every 20,000 km (13,000 miles) or 12 months.
Engine Coolant *2 Gasoline, Diesel Replace first at 210,000 km (140,000 miles) or 120 months, then replace every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months
Drive Belts (Engine) *3 Gasoline - - I I I I I I
Diesel - I I I I I I I
Timing Belt System (timing belt, oil belt, tensioner, idler) Diesel Smartstream D 1.6 Inspect the timing belt every 120,000 km (80,000 miles). Replace the timing belt system (belt, oil belt, tensioner, idler) every 240,000 km (160,000 miles).
Valve Clearance *4 Gasoline Gamma 1.6 L ALL - - I - - I - -
Vacuum Hoses and Crankcase Ventilation Hoses Gasoline I I I I I I I I
Spark Plugs *5 Gasoline Gamma 1.6 L MPI Replace every 60,000 km (40,000 miles)
Gamma 1.6 L T-GDI Replace every 75,000 km (50,000 miles)
Nu 2 L MPI Replace every 150,000 km (100,000 miles)
Automatic Transmission Fluid Gasoline, Diesel No inspection, no service
Manual Transmission Fluid *6 Gasoline, Diesel - I - I - I - I
Drive Shaft and Boots Gasoline, Diesel I I I I I I I I
Fuel Additives (Gasoline) *7 Gasoline Add every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months
Fuel Lines, Hoses and Connections Gasoline - I - I - I - I
Diesel I I I I I I I I
Fuel tank air filter (gasoline) Gasoline - I - I - I - I
Fuel tank vapor hose and cap (gasoline) Gasoline - I - I - I - I
Fuel tank cap (Diesel) Diesel - I - I - I - I
Urea solution line and connections (if equipped) Diesel I I I I I I I I
Urea solution filler cap (if equipped) Diesel - I - I - I - I
Fuel filter cartridge (Diesel) *8 Diesel I R I R I R I R
Air Cleaner Filter Gasoline, Diesel I R I R I R I R
Exhaust System Gasoline, Diesel I I I I I I I I
Cooling System Gasoline, Diesel - I I I I I I I
A/C compressor/refrigerant Gasoline, Diesel I I I I I I I I
Climate Control Air Filter Gasoline, Diesel R R R R R R R R
Brake discs and pads Gasoline, Diesel I I I I I I I I
Brake Lines, Hoses and Connections Gasoline, Diesel I I I I I I I I
Brake fluid Gasoline, Diesel R R R R R R R R
Parking brake (manual) Gasoline, Diesel I I I I I I I I
Steering Gear Box, Linkage and Boots Gasoline, Diesel I I I I I I I I
Suspension ball joints Gasoline, Diesel I I I I I I I I
Tire (Pressure and Tread Wear) Gasoline, Diesel I I I I I I I I
Battery condition (12 V) Gasoline, Diesel I I I I I I I I

I: Inspect and, if necessary, adjust, repair, clean or replace. R: Replace or change.

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