Explanation Of Scheduled Maintenance Items; Cooling System; Coolant; Brake Hoses And Lines - Kia Niro Owner's Manual

EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS

Cooling system

Check the cooling system parts, coolant
3 way valve, chiller, hoses and connec‐
tions for leakage and damage. Replace
any damaged parts.

Coolant

The coolant should be changed at the
intervals specified in the maintenance
schedule.

Brake hoses and lines

Visually check for proper installation,
chafing, cracks, deterioration and any
leakage. Replace any deteriorated or
damaged parts immediately.
Brake fluid
Check the brake fluid level in the brake
fluid reservoir. The level should be be‐
tween "MIN" and "MAX" marks on the
side of the reservoir. Use only hydraulic
brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT
4 specification.

Brake pads, calipers and rotors

Check the pads for excessive wear,
discs for run out and wear, and calipers
for fluid leakage.
For more information on checking the
pads or lining wear limit, refer to the
Kia web site.
(https://www.kia-hotline.com)

Suspension mounting bolts

Check the suspension connections for
looseness or damage. Retighten to the
specified torque.
Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/lower arm ball joint
With the vehicle stopped, check for ex‐
cessive free-play in the steering wheel.
Check the linkage for bends or damage.
Check the dust boots and ball joints for
deterioration, cracks, or damage. Re‐
place any damaged parts.

Drive shafts and boots

Check the drive shafts, boots and
clamps for cracks, deterioration, or
damage. Replace any damaged parts
and, if necessary, repack the grease.
Air conditioning refrigerant/
compressor (if equipped)
Check the air conditioning lines and
connections for leakage and damage.
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