Kia Rio: Maintenance Schedule / Normal Conditions

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Standard Maintenance Schedule - Gasoline Engine [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 generator, water pump and air conditioner (if equipped) 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. We recommend that the system be checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
*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 unleaded gasoline with a Research Octane Number (RON) of 95 / Anti-Knock Index (AKI) 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 on a regular basis, and who experience starting problems or rough engine running, add one bottle of fuel additive to the fuel tank every 15,000 km (Europe, Australia and New Zealand) / 10,000 km (except Europe, Australia, New Zealand and China) / 5,000 km (China). Additives can be purchased from your authorized Kia dealer together with instructions for use. Do not mix other additives.

MAINTENANCE ITEM	MAINTENANCE INTERVAL	Normal Maintenance Schedule — Gasoline Engines [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		Kappa 1 L T-GDI	Except Middle East, Central and South America, India, Libya, Iran, Algeria, Sudan, Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, China: Replace every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 6 months. For Middle East, Central and South America, India, Libya, Iran, Algeria, Sudan, Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt: Replace every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 6 months. For China: Replace every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months.
		Kappa 1.2 L MPI	Except Middle East, Central and South America, India, Libya, Iran, Algeria, Sudan, Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, China: Replace every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months. For Middle East, Central and South America, India, Libya, Iran, Algeria, Sudan, Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt: Replace every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 12 months. For China: Replace every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months.
		Kappa 1.4 L MPI
Engine Coolant *2			First replace at 210,000 km (140,000 miles) or 120 months. Thereafter, replace every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months.
Drive Belts (Engine) *3			-	I	-	I	-	I	-	I
Valve Clearance *4		Kappa 1 L T-GDI	-	-	-	-	-	I	-	-
Vacuum Hoses and Crankcase Ventilation Hoses			-	I	-	I	-	I	-	I
Spark Plugs *5		Kappa 1 L T-GDI (Unleaded)	Replace every 75,000 km (50,000 miles)
		Kappa 1.2 L MPI (Unleaded)	Replace every 150,000 km (100,000 miles)
		Kappa 1.4 L MPI (Unleaded)	Replace every 150,000 km (100,000 miles)
		Kappa 1.2 L MPI (Leader)	Replace every 30,000 km (20,000 miles)
		Kappa 1.4 L MPI (Leader)	Replace every 30,000 km (20,000 miles)
Automatic Transmission Fluid			-	-	-	I	-	-	-	I
Manual Transmission Fluid *6			-	-	-	I	-	-	-	I
Drive Shaft and Boots			-	I	-	I	-	I	-	I
Fuel Additives (Gasoline) *7			Add every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 6 months (For Australia and New Zealand: Add every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months, For China: Add every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months)
Fuel filter (gasoline)		For China, Brazil	-	I	-	R	-	I	-	R
Fuel Lines, Hoses and Connections			-	-	-	I	-	-	-	I
Fuel Tank Air Filter		For China	I	I	R	I	I	R	I	I
Fuel Tank Air Filter		Except China	-	I	-	R	-	I	-	R
Vapor Hose and Fuel Tank Cap			-	-	-	I	-	-	-	I
Air Cleaner Filter		Except China, India, Middle East	I	I	R	I	I	R	I	I
Air Cleaner Filter		For China, India, Middle East	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R
Intercooler, intake/exhaust hose, air intake hose		Kappa 1 L T-GDI	I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Exhaust System			I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Cooling System			First inspect at 60,000 km (40,000 miles) or 48 months. Thereafter, inspect every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months.
A/C compressor/refrigerant			I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Climate Control Air Filter		Except Australia and New Zealand	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R
Climate Control Air Filter		For Australia and New Zealand	I	R	I	R	I	R	I	R
Brake discs and pads			I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Brake drums and linings			-	I	-	I	-	I	-	I
Brake Lines, Hoses and Connections			I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Brake/Clutch Fluid			I	R	I	R	I	R	I	R
Parking Brake			-	I	-	I	-	I	-	I
Steering Gear Box, Linkage and Boots			I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Suspension ball joints			I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Tire (Pressure and Tread Wear)			I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Battery Condition			I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I

I: Inspect and adjust, correct, clean, or replace if necessary.

R: Replace or change.

Standard Maintenance Schedule - Diesel Engine [Except Europe (Including Russia)]

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 Oil and Engine Oil Filter (For Diesel Engine)	Check and maintain the engine oil level regularly. Operating with insufficient oil may damage the engine, and such damage is not covered by the warranty. This maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. It applies only when certified fuel <"EN590 or equivalent"> is used. If the diesel fuel does not meet EN590 specifications, the vehicle must be serviced according to the severe maintenance schedule.
*3	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.
*4	Drive Belts (Engine)	Adjust the generator, water pump and air conditioner (if equipped) 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.
*5	Manual transmission fluid	Manual transmission fluid should be changed whenever the vehicle has been submerged in water.
*6	Fuel Filter Cartridge (Diesel)	This maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. This applies only when using qualified fuel <"EN590 or equivalent">. If diesel fuel does not meet the EN590 standard, it must be replaced more frequently. If there are any important safety issues, such as restricted fuel flow, surging, loss of power, starting problems, etc., immediately replace the fuel filter regardless of the maintenance schedule, and we recommend that you consult an authorized Kia dealer for detailed information.

MAINTENANCE ITEM	MAINTENANCE INTERVALS	Normal Maintenance Schedule — For Diesel Engine [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, 2		U-II 1.4 L, U-II 1.6 L	For Russia, Australia and New Zealand: Replace every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months. Except Russia, Australia and New Zealand: Replace every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 12 months.
Engine Coolant *3			First replace at 210,000 km (140,000 miles) or 120 months. Thereafter, replace every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months.
Drive Belts (Engine) *4			First inspect at 90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 48 months. Then inspect every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months.
Automatic Transmission Fluid			-	-	-	I	-	-	-	I
Manual Transaxle Fluid *5			-	-	-	I	-	-	-	I
Drive Shaft and Boots			-	I	-	I	-	I	-	I
Fuel filter cartridge (diesel) *6			-	I	-	R	-	I	-	R
Fuel Lines, Hoses and Connections			-	I	-	I	-	I	-	I
Air Cleaner Filter		Except China, India, Middle East	I	I	R	I	I	R	I	I
Air Cleaner Filter		For China, India, Middle East	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R
Exhaust System			-	I	-	I	-	I	-	I
Cooling System			First inspect at 60,000 km (40,000 miles) or 48 months. Thereafter, inspect every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months.
A/C compressor/refrigerant			I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Climate Control Air Filter		Except Australia and New Zealand	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R
Climate Control Air Filter		For Australia and New Zealand	I	R	I	R	I	R	I	R
Brake discs and pads			I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Brake drums and linings			-	I	-	I	-	I	-	I
Brake Lines, Hoses and Connections			I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Brake/Clutch Fluid			I	R	I	R	I	R	I	R
Parking Brake			-	I	-	I	-	I	-	I
Steering Gear Box, Linkage and Boots			I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Suspension ball joints			I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Tire (Pressure and Tread Wear)			I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Battery Condition			I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I

I: Inspect and adjust, correct, clean, or replace if necessary.

R: Replace or change.

European market

Standard Maintenance Schedule - Gasoline Engine [Europe (Except Russia)]

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 generator, water pump and air conditioner (if equipped) 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. We recommend that the system be checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
*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 unleaded gasoline with a Research Octane Number (RON) of 95 / Anti-Knock Index (AKI) 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 on a regular basis, and who experience starting problems or rough engine running, add one bottle of fuel additive to the fuel tank every 15,000 km (Europe, Australia and New Zealand) / 10,000 km (except Europe, Australia, New Zealand and China) / 5,000 km (China). Additives can be purchased from your authorized Kia dealer together with instructions for use. Do not mix other additives.

MAINTENANCE ITEM	MAINTENANCE INTERVALS	Standard maintenance schedule — gasoline engines [for Europe (except 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		Kappa 1 L T-GDI	Replace every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months.
		Kappa 1.2 L MPI
		Kappa 1.4 L MPI
Engine Coolant *2			First replace at 210,000 km (140,000 miles) or 120 months. Thereafter, replace every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months.
Drive Belts (Engine) *3			First inspect at 90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72 months. Thereafter, inspect every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months.
Valve Clearance *4		Kappa 1 L T-GDI	-	-	-	-	-	I	-	-
Vacuum Hoses and Crankcase Ventilation Hoses			-	I	-	I	-	I	-	I
Spark Plugs *5		Kappa 1 L T-GDI	Replace every 75,000 km (50,000 miles)
		Kappa 1.2 L MPI	Replace every 150,000 km (100,000 miles)
		Kappa 1.4 L MPI	Replace every 150,000 km (100,000 miles)
Automatic Transmission Fluid			-	-	-	I	-	-	-	I
Manual Transmission Fluid *6			-	-	-	I	-	-	-	I
Drive Shaft and Boots			-	I	-	I	-	I	-	I
Fuel Additives (Gasoline) *7			Add every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months
Fuel Lines, Hoses and Connections			-	-	-	I	-	-	-	I
Fuel Tank Air Filter			-	-	-	I	-	-	-	I
Vapor Hose and Fuel Tank Cap			-	-	-	I	-	-	-	I
Air Cleaner Filter			-	I	-	R	-	I	-	R
Intercooler, Intake/Outlet Hose, Air Intake Hose		Kappa 1 L T-GDI	I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Exhaust System			I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Cooling System			First inspect at 60,000 km (40,000 miles) or 48 months. Thereafter, inspect every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months.
A/C compressor/refrigerant			I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Climate Control Air Filter			-	R	-	R	-	R	-	R
Brake discs and pads			I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Brake drums and linings			-	I	-	I	-	I	-	I
Brake Lines, Hoses and Connections			I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Brake/Clutch Fluid			I	R	I	R	I	R	I	R
Parking Brake			-	I	-	I	-	I	-	I
Steering Gear Box, Linkage and Boots			I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Suspension ball joints			I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Tire (Pressure and Tread Wear)			I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Battery Condition			I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I

I: Inspect and adjust, correct, clean, or replace if necessary.

R: Replace or change.

Standard Maintenance Schedule - Diesel Engine [Europe (Except Russia)]

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 Oil and Engine Oil Filter (For Diesel Engine)	If the recommended oil is not available, replace engine oil and engine oil filter every 20,000 km or 12 months. Check and maintain the engine oil level regularly. Operating with insufficient oil may damage the engine, and such damage is not covered by the warranty. This maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. It applies only when certified fuel <"EN590 or equivalent"> is used. If the diesel fuel does not meet EN590 specifications, the vehicle must be serviced according to the severe maintenance schedule.
*3	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.
*4	Drive Belts (Engine)	Adjust the generator, water pump and air conditioner (if equipped) 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.
*5	Manual transmission fluid	Manual transmission fluid should be changed whenever the vehicle has been submerged in water.
*6	Fuel Filter Cartridge (Diesel)	This maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. This applies only when using qualified fuel <"EN590 or equivalent">. If diesel fuel does not meet the EN590 standard, it must be replaced more frequently. If there are any important safety issues, such as restricted fuel flow, surging, loss of power, starting problems, etc., immediately replace the fuel filter regardless of the maintenance schedule, and we recommend that you consult an authorized Kia dealer for detailed information.

MAINTENANCE ITEM	MAINTENANCE INTERVALS	Normal Maintenance Schedule — Diesel Engine [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, 2		U-II 1.4 L, U-II 1.6 L	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R
Engine Coolant *3			First replace at 210,000 km (140,000 miles) or 120 months. Thereafter, replace every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months.
Drive Belts (Engine) *4			First inspect at 90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 48 months. Then inspect every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months.
Automatic Transmission Fluid			-	I	-	I	-	I	-	I
Manual Transaxle Fluid *5			-	I	-	I	-	I	-	I
Drive Shaft and Boots			I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Fuel filter cartridge (diesel) *6			I	R	I	R	I	R	I	R
Fuel Lines, Hoses and Connections			I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Air Cleaner Filter			I	R	I	R	I	R	I	R
Exhaust System			I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Cooling System			First inspect at 60,000 km (40,000 miles) or 48 months. Thereafter, inspect every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months.
A/C compressor/refrigerant			I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Climate Control Air Filter			R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R
Brake discs and pads			I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Brake drums and linings			I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Brake Lines, Hoses and Connections			I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Brake/Clutch Fluid			R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R
Parking Brake			I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Steering Gear Box, Linkage and Boots			I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Suspension ball joints			I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Tire (Pressure and Tread Wear)			I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I
Battery Condition			I	I	I	I	I	I	I	I

I: Inspect and adjust, correct, clean, or replace if necessary.

R: Replace or change.

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