Kia PICANTO 2023 Manual page 445

Maintenance
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Petrol Engine [For Europe (Except
Russia)]
The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission
control and performance. Keep receipts for all vehicle emission services to protect
your warranty. Where both mileage and time are shown, the frequency of service is
determined by whichever occurs first.
NO. ITEM
Engine oil and
*1
engine oil filter
*2 Coolant (Engine)
Drive belts
*3
(Engine)
*4 Spark plug
Manual transmis-
sion and Auto-
*5
mated manual
transmission fluid
僅 As it is normal for engine oil to be consumed during driv-
ing, the engine oil level should be checked on regular
basis. The engine oil change interval for normal operat-
ing conditions is based on the use of the recommended
engine specification.
僅 If the recommended engine oil specification is not used,
then replace the engine oil according to the maintenance
schedule under severe operating conditions.
When adding coolant, use only deionized water or soft
water for your vehicle and never mix hard water in the
coolant filled at the factory. An improper coolant mixture
can result in serious malfunction or engine damage.
僅 Adjust alternator, water pump and air conditioner (if
equipped) drive belt. Inspect and if necessary repair or
replace.
僅 Inspect drive belt tensioner, idler and alternator pulley
and if necessary correct or replace.
For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's inter-
val when you do maintenance of other items.
Manual transmission and Automated manual transmission
fluid should be changed anytime it has been submerged in
water.
Scheduled maintenance service
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