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Maintenance
ent. Hoses should be replaced
immediately if there is any evidence
of deterioration or damage.
Air cleaner filter
A Genuine Kia air cleaner filter is
recommended 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 bottom of the ignition coil and
the insulator of the spark plug with
a soft cloth to prevent contamina -
tion of the spark plug insulator.
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 compo -
nents, such as the radiator, coolant
reservoir, hoses and connections for
leakage and damage. Replace any
damaged parts.
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Explanation of scheduled maintenance items
Coolant
The coolant should be changed at
the intervals specified in the main -
tenance schedule.
Intelligent Variable Transmission
(IVT) fluid (if equipped)
Intelligent Variable Transmission
(IVT) fluid should not be checked
under normal usage conditions. But
Maintenance Explanation of sched -
uled maintenance items in severe
conditions, the fluid should be
changed at an authorized Kia dealer
in accordance to the scheduled
maintenance at the beginning of
this section.
NOTICE
Intelligent Variable Transmission
(IVT) fluid color is usually light
amber. As the vehicle is driven, the
Intelligent Variable Transmission
(IVT) fluid will begin to look darker.
This is a normal condition and you
should not feel the need to replace
the fluid based upon the changed
color.
CAUTION
Transmission fluids
The use of non-specified fluid (even
marked as compatible with genuine)
could result in a shift of quality
deterioration and vibrations, and
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