Kia EV9 2023 Owner's Manual page 605

Maintenance
For more information on checking the pads or lining wear limit, we recommend to refer to
the Kia web site.
(www.kia-hotline.com)
Maintenance under severe usage conditions
I: Inspect and adjust, correct, clean, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace or change.
Maintenance Item
Reduction gear fluid
Drive shaft and boots
Climate control air fil-
ter
Brake discs, pads and
calipers
Steering-gear rack,
linkage, and boots
Suspension ball joints
Severe driving conditions
A. Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 8 km (5 miles) in normal temperature or
less than 16 km (10 miles) in freezing temperature
B. Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt spread roads
C. Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
D. Driving in heavy dust condition
E. Driving in heavy traffic area with the ambient temperature higher than 32 ºC (90 ºF)
while consuming more than 50% of electric energy.
F. Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads repeatedly
G. Towing a trailer, or using a camper or roof rack
H. Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle towing
I. Frequently driving under high speed or rapid acceleration/deceleration
J. Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
Replacing fluid
Precautions
WARNING
僅 In the event the brake system requires frequent additions of fluid, have the system
inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends visiting an authorized Kia
dealer/service partner.
僅 When changing and adding brake fluid, handle it carefully. Do not let it come in contact
with your eyes. If brake fluid should come in contact with your eyes, immediately flush
them with a large quantity of fresh tap water. Have your eyes examined by a doctor as
soon as possible.
Maintenance Oper-
ation
R Every 120,000 km (80,000 miles)
Inspect more frequently depending
I
Replace more frequently depending
R
Inspect more frequently depending
I
Inspect more frequently depending
I
I Inspect more frequently depending
Maintenance Intervals
on the condition
on the condition
on the condition
on the condition
on the condition
Replacing fluid
Driving Condition
A, B, E, F, H, J
B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I
B, D, F
B, C, D, F, G, H, I, J
C, D, E, F, G
B, C, D, E, F
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