Kia Carens 2016 Owner's Manual page 580

Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - 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 fre-
quency of service is determined by whichever occurs first.
* 1 : Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350
miles) or before starting a long trip.
* 2 : This maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. It is
applicable only when using a qualified fuel <"EN590 or
equivalent">. If the diesel fuel specifications don't meet the
EN590, it must be replaced according to the severe mainte-
nance schedule.
* 3 : If the recommended oil is not available, replace engine oil
and engine oil filter every 20,000 km or 12 months.
* 4 : If the recommended oil and oil filter are not available replace
engine oil and filter every 15,000 km or 12 months for GDI
engine.
* 5 : The engine oil level should be checked regularly and main-
tained properly. Operating with an insufficient amount of oil
can damage the engine, and such damage is not covered
by warranty.
* 6 : This maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. It is
applicable only when using a qualified fuel <"EN590 or
equivalent">. If the diesel fuel specifications don't meet the
EN590, it must be replaced more frequently. If there are
some important safety matters like fuel flow restriction,
surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc., replace
the fuel filter immediately regardless of maintenance sched-
ule and we recommend that you consult an authorized Kia
dealer for details.
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* : The fuel filter is considered to be maintenance free but peri-
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odic inspection is recommended for this maintenance
schedule depends on fuel quality. If there are some impor-
tant matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power,
hard starting problem etc, replace the fuel filter immediately
regardless of maintenance schedule and we recommend
that you consult an authorized Kia dealer for details.
* 8 : Manual transaxle fluid and dual clutch transmission fluid
should be changed anytime they have been submerged in
water.
* 9 : Inspect drive belt tensioner, idler and alternator pulley and if
necessary correct or replace.
* : When adding coolant, use only deionized water or soft
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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.
* 11 : Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration
and adjust if necessary. We recommended that the system
should be checked by an authorized Kia dealer. (Except Nu
2.0 Engine)
* 12 : If good quality gasolines that meet Europe Fuel standards
(EN228) or equivalents including fuel additives is not avail-
able, one bottle of additive is recommended. Additives are
available from your authorized Kia dealer along with infor-
mation on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.