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Maintenance Air cleaner filter
Air cleaner filter
When the filter is replaced, we highly
recommend using a Kia Genuine Parts
or those of an equivalent standard.
Replacing air cleaner filter
Air cleaner filter 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 "Severe
driving conditions" on page 8-21.)
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 only Kia Genuine Parts or those
of an equivalent standard part. If not,
it may lead to air flow sensor dam
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ages.
We recommend that you use parts for
replacement from an authorised Kia
dealer/service partner.