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Maintenance
Fuel tank and fuel cap
The fuel tank and fuel cap should be
inspected at those intervals specified in
the maintenance schedule. Make sure
that a new fuel tank or fuel cap is cor-
rectly replaced.
Vacuum crankcase ventilation
hoses
Inspect the surface of hoses for evi-
dence of heat and/or mechanical dam-
age. Hard and brittle rubber, cracking,
tears, cuts, abrasions, and excessive
swelling indicate deterioration. Particular
attention should be paid to examine
those hose surfaces nearest to high heat
sources, such as the exhaust manifold.
Inspect the hose routing to assure that
the hoses do not come in contact 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 present. Hoses
should be replaced immediately if there
is any evidence of deterioration or dam-
age.
Air cleaner filter
A Genuine Kia air cleaner filter is recom-
mended when the filter is replaced.
Spark plugs
Make sure to install new spark plugs of
the correct heat range.
When assembling parts, be sure to wipe
the inside and outside of the boot bot-
tom of the ignition coil and the insulator
of the spark plug with a soft cloth to pre-
vent contamination of the spark plug
insulator.
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Explanation of scheduled maintenance items
Valve clearance (if equipped)
Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or
engine vibration and adjust if necessary.
An authorized Kia dealer should perform
the operation.
Cooling system
Check the cooling system components,
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 maintenance
schedule.
Dual clutch transmission fluid
Inspect the dual clutch transmission fluid
according to the maintenance schedule.
Intelligent Variable Transmission
(IVT) fluid
The Intelligent Variable Transmission
(IVT) fluid should not be checked under
normal usage conditions. But in severe
conditions, the fluid should be changed
at an authorized Kia dealer in accor-
dance to the scheduled maintenance at
the beginning of this chapter. (Refer to
the "Maintenance Under Severe Usage
Conditions - Non Turbo Models" on page
7-16.)
NOTICE
The Intelligent Variable Transmission
(IVT) fluid color is amber. As the vehicle
is driven, the Intelligent Variable Trans-
mission (IVT) fluid will begin to look
darker. This is normal, and you should
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