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Maintenance Air cleaner
Air cleaner
Filter replacement
It must be replaced when necessary, and
should not be washed.
You can clean the filter when inspecting
the air cleaner compartment. Clean the
filter by using compressed air.
1. Loosen the air cleaner cover attaching
clips and open the cover.
2. Wipe the inside of the air cleaner.
3. Replace the air cleaner filter.
4. Lock the cover with the cover attach
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ing clips.
Replace the filter according to the Main
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tenance Schedule.
If the vehicle is operated in extremely
dusty or sandy areas, replace the ele
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ment more often than the usual recom
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mended intervals. (Refer to
"Maintenance Under Severe Usage Con
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ditions - Non Turbo Models" on page 7-
12.)
Air filter maintenance
僅 Do not drive with the air cleaner
removed; this will result in excessive
engine wear.
僅 When removing the air cleaner filter,
be careful that dust or dirt does not
enter the air intake, or damage may
result.
僅 Use a Kia genuine part. Use of a non-
genuine part could damage the air
flow sensor.
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