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Maintenance Explanation of scheduled maintenance items
Severe Driving Conditions
A: Repeatedly driving short distance
of less than 8 km in normal tem
perature or less than 16 km in
freezing temperature.
B: Extensive low speed driving for
long distances.
C: Driving on rough, dusty, muddy,
unpaved, graveled or salt-spread
roads.
D: Driving in areas using salt or
other corrosive materials or in very
cold weather.
E: Driving in heavy dust condition.
F: Driving in heavy traffic area.
G: Driving on uphill, downhill, or
mountain roads.
H: Towing a trailer , a camper, or
storing cargo on roof rack.
I: Vehicle towing, driving for patrol
car, taxi, or other commercial use.
J: Driving over 170 km/h
K: Frequently driving in stop-and-go
conditions
Explanation of scheduled main
tenance items
The following parts require sched
uled maintenance.
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 con
ditions, more frequent oil and filter
changes are required.
Drive belts
Inspect all drive belts for evidence of
cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oil
saturation and replace if necessary.
Drive belts should be checked peri
odically for proper tension and
adjusted as necessary.
Fuel filter (for petrol)
Kia petrol vehicle is equipped with
a lifetime fuel filter that is inte
grated with the fuel tank. Regular
maintenance or replacement is gen
erally not needed. This may vary
depending on fuel quality. If you
experience any of the following: fuel
flow restriction, surging, loss of
power, or a hard starting issue,
inspection and, if necessary,
replacement may be needed. We
recommend that the fuel filter be
replaced by a professional work