Kia Stinger 2023 Owner's Manual page 430

Maintenance
mended lubricants and capacities" on
page 8-8.)
Brake hoses and lines
Visually check for proper installation,
chafing, cracks, deterioration and any
leakage. Replace any deteriorated or
damaged parts immediately.
NOTICE
NHTSA Safety Corrosion Alert
NHTSA has warned all vehicle owners of
all brands that they must maintain their
vehicles in a manner which will prevent
brake hose and brake line failures due to
corrosion when such vehicles are
exposed to winter road salt and related
chemicals. While serious corrosion con-
ditions typically only manifest them-
selves as safety issues after 7 years of
vehicle use, the corrosion process starts
immediately and thus underbody clean-
ing maintenance must commence from
your vehicle's first exposure to road salts
and chemicals. NHTSA urges vehicle
owners to take the following steps to
prevent corrosion:
1. Wash the undercarriage of your vehi-
cle regularly throughout the winter
and do a thorough washing in the
spring to remove road salt and other
de-icing chemicals.
2. Monitor the brake system for signs of
corrosion by having regular profes-
sional inspections and watching for
signs of problems, including loss of
brake fluid, unusual leaks and soft or
spongy feel in the brake pedal.
3. Replace the entire brake pipe assem-
bly if you find severe corrosion that
causes scaling or flaking of brake
components.
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items
Brake fluid
Check the brake fluid level in the brake
fluid reservoir. The level should be
between "MIN" and "MAX" marks on the
side of the reservoir. Use only hydraulic
brake fluid conforming to DOT 4 specifi-
cation.
Parking brake
Inspect the parking brake system includ-
ing the parking brake pedal and cables.
Brake discs, pads and calipers
Check the pads for excessive wear, discs
for run out and wear, and calipers for
fluid leakage.
Exhaust pipe and muffler
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, muf-
fler and hangers for cracks, deteriora-
tion, or damage. Start the engine and
listen carefully for any exhaust gas leak-
age. Tighten connections or replace
parts as necessary.
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 engine off,
check for excessive free-play in the
steering wheel.
Check the linkage for bends or damage.
Check the dust boots and ball joints for
deterioration, cracks, or damage.
Replace any damaged parts.
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