Maintenance

You must take extreme care to prevent vehicle damage and personal injury whenever performing any maintenance or inspection procedures.

Inadequate, incomplete, or improper maintenance may cause vehicle problems that can lead to vehicle damage, accident, or personal injury.

Owner Responsibility

NOTICE

Maintenance and record keeping are the owner's responsibility.

Have your vehicle serviced by a professional workshop. Kia recommends visiting an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

You should keep documents that show proper maintenance has been performed on your vehicle according to the scheduled maintenance chart in "Normal Maintenance Schedule" on page 8-12.

This information is necessary for you to establish your compliance with the maintenance requirements of your vehicle warranty.

Detailed warranty information is provided in your warranty and maintenance booklet.

Repairs and adjustments required as a result of improper maintenance or failure to perform required maintenance are not covered when your vehicle is under warranty.

Owner Maintenance Precautions

Improper or incomplete maintenance may result in problems. This section provides instructions only for maintenance items that are easy to perform.

NOTICE

Improper maintenance by the owner during the warranty period may affect warranty coverage. For details, refer to the separate warranty and maintenance booklet provided with the vehicle. If you are not sure about any maintenance or maintenance procedure, have the system serviced at a professional workshop. Kia recommends visiting an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

WARNING

Maintenance Precautions

• Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous. You may be seriously injured while performing some maintenance procedures. If you lack the knowledge, experience, or proper tools and equipment to perform the work, have the system serviced at a professional workshop. Kia recommends visiting an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
• Working under the hood with the engine running is dangerous. It becomes even more dangerous when you wear jewelry or loose clothing. They may get caught in moving parts and cause injury. Therefore, if you must run the engine while working under the hood, make sure you remove all jewelry (especially rings, bracelets, watches, and necklaces) and any ties, scarves, and similar loose clothing before approaching the engine or cooling fans.

CAUTION

• Do not place heavy objects on or apply excessive force to the engine cover (if equipped) or fuel system parts.
• When inspecting the fuel system (fuel lines and fuel injection devices), consult a professional workshop. Kia recommends visiting an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
• Do not drive for long periods with the engine cover (if equipped) removed.
• When inspecting the engine compartment, keep away from fire. Fuel, washer fluid, etc. are highly flammable. Oils may also cause a fire.
• Before touching the battery, ignition cables, and wiring, you must disconnect the battery "-" terminal. You may receive an electric shock from the electrical current.
• When removing the driver's side (-) flat head cover trim, be careful not to damage the cover.
• Be careful when replacing and cleaning light bulbs to avoid burns or electric shock.