Kia Seltos 2019 Owner's Manual page 387

Maintenance
Brake hoses and lines
Visually check for proper installa
tion, chafing, cracks, deterioration
and any leakage. Replace any dete
riorated or damaged parts immedi
ately.
Brake/clutch fluid
Check the brake/clutch fluid level in
the brake/clutch fluid reservoir. The
level should be between "MIN" and
"MAX" marks on the side of the res
ervoir. Use only hydraulic brake/
clutch fluid conforming to DOT 3 or
DOT 4 specification.
Parking brake
Inspect the parking brake system
including the parking brake lever (or
pedal) and cables.
Exhaust pipe and muffler
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes,
muffler and hangers for cracks,
deterioration, or damage. Start the
engine and listen carefully for any
exhaust gas leakage. Tighten con
nections or replace parts as neces
sary.
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items
Brake discs, pads, calipers and
rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear,
discs for run out and wear, and cali
pers for fluid leakage.
For more information on checking
the pads or lining wear limit, we rec
ommend to refer to the Kia web
site. (http://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 and off,
check for excessive free-play in the
steering wheel.
Check the linkage for bends or dam
age. Check the dust boots and ball
joints for deterioration, cracks, or
damage. Replace 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.
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