Kia Rio 2023 User Manual

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Maintenance Explanation of scheduled maintenance items
Explanation of scheduled
maintenance items
Engine oil and filter
The engine oil and filter should be
changed at the intervals specified in the
maintenance schedule. If the vehicle is
being driven in severe conditions, more
frequent oil and filter changes are
required.
Drive belts
Inspect all drive belts for evidence of
cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oil satu
-
ration, and replace if necessary. Drive
belts should be checked periodically for
proper tension and adjusted as neces -
sary.
Fuel filter (for gasoline)
Kia gasoline vehicles are equipped with
a lifetime fuel filter that integrates with
the fuel tank. Regular maintenance or
replacement is not needed but depends
on fuel quality. If there are some import
-
ant safety matters like fuel flow restric -
tion, surging, loss of power, hard starting
problem, etc., fuel filter inspection or
replace is needed.
The fuel filter be inspected or replaced
by an authorized Kia dealer.
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connec -
tions
Check the fuel lines, fuel hoses and con -
nections for leakage and damage. Have
an authorized Kia dealer replace any
damaged or leaking parts immediately.
Fuel tank and fuel cap
The fuel tank and fuel cap should be
inspected at the intervals specified in the
maintenance schedule. Make sure that a
new fuel tank and fuel cap is installed
correctly.
Vacuum crankcase ventilation
hoses
Inspect the surface of hoses for evi -
dence of heat and/or mechanical dam -
age. Hard and brittle rubber, cracking,
tears, cuts, abrasions, and excessive
swelling indicate deterioration. Particular
attention should be paid to examine
those hose surfaces nearest to high heat
sources, such as the exhaust manifold.
Inspect the hose routing to assure that
the hoses do not come in contact with
any heat source, sharp edges or moving
component which might cause heat
damage or mechanical wear. Inspect all
hose connections, such as clamps and
couplings, to make sure they are secure,
and that no leaks are present. Hoses
should be replaced immediately if there
is any evidence of deterioration or dam
-
age.
Air cleaner filter
A Genuine Kia air cleaner filter is recom -
mended when the filter is replaced.
Spark plugs
Make sure to install new spark plugs of
the correct heat range.
When assembling parts, be sure to wipe
the inside and outside of the boot bot
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tom of the ignition coil and the insulator
of the spark plug with a soft cloth to pre -
vent contamination of the spark plug
insulator.

Kia Rio 2023 Specifications

General

Brand	Kia
Model	Rio 2023
Category	Automobile
Language	English