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Maintenance Climate control air filter
If the vehicle is operated in
extremely dusty or sandy areas,
replace the element more often
than the usual recommended inter
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vals. (Refer to "Maintenance under
severe usage conditions - for
Europe (Except Russia)" on page 7-
25, "Maintenance under severe
usage conditions - except Europe
(Including Russia)" on page 7-32.)
䳜 Do not drive with the air cleaner
removed; this will result in exces
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sive engine wear.
䳜 When removing the air cleaner fil
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ter, be careful that dust or dirt
does not enter the air intake, or
damage may result.
䳜 Use parts for replacement from a
professional workshop. Kia rec
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ommends to visit an authorised
Kia dealer/service partner.
Climate control air filter
Filter inspection
The climate control air filter should
be replaced according to the main
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tenance schedule. If the vehicle is
operated in severely air-polluted
cities or on dusty rough roads for a
long period, it should be inspected
more frequently and replaced ear
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lier. When you replace the climate
control air filter, replace it perform
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ing the following procedure, and be
careful to avoid damaging other
components.
1. Open the glove box and remove
the stoppers(1) on both sides.