Kia Seltos 2019 Owner's Manual page 385

Maintenance
Vacuum crankcase ventilation
hoses
Inspect the surface of hoses for evi
dence of heat and/or mechanical
damage. Hard and brittle rubber,
cracking, tears, cuts, abrasions, and
excessive swelling indicate deterio
ration. Particular attention should
be paid to examine those hose sur
faces nearest to high heat sources,
such as the exhaust manifold.
Inspect the hose routing to assure
that the hoses do not come in con
tact with any heat source, sharp
edges or moving components which
might cause heat damage or
mechanical wear. Inspect all hose
connections, such as clamps and
couplings, to make sure they are
secure, and that no leaks are pres
ent. Hoses should be replaced
immediately if there is any evidence
of deterioration or damage.
Air cleaner filter
We recommend that the air cleaner
filter be replaced by a professional
workshop. Kia recommends to visit
an authorized Kia dealer/service
partner.
Spark plugs
Make sure to install new spark plugs
of the correct heat range.
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items
Cooling system
Check the cooling system compo
nents, such as the radiator, coolant
reservoir, hoses and connections for
leakage and damage. Replace any
damaged parts.
Coolant
The coolant should be changed at
the intervals specified in the main
tenance schedule.
Manual transmission fluid (if
equipped)
Inspect the manual transmission
fluid according to the maintenance
schedule.
Automatic transmission fluid (if
equipped)
Automatic transmission fluid should
not be checked under normal usage
conditions. Have the automatic
transmission fluid changed by a
professional workshop according to
the maintenance schedule. Kia rec
ommends to visit an authorized Kia
dealer/service partner.
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