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Maintenance
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: Extensive engine idling or low
speed driving for long distances.
C: Driving on rough, dusty, muddy,
unpaved, graveled or saltspread
roads.
D: Driving in areas using salt or
other corrosive materials or in very
cold weather.
E: Driving in heavy dust condition.
F: Driving in heavy traffic area.
G: Driving on uphill, downhill, or
mountain roads repeatedly.
H: Using for towing or camping, and
driving with loading on the roof.
I: Driving for patrol car, taxi, other
commercial use of vehicle towing.
J: Frequently driving under high
speed or rapid acceleration.
K: Frequently driving in stop-and-go
conditions.
L: Engine oil usage which is not rec-
ommended (Mineral type, Semi-
synthetic, Lower grade spec, etc.)
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Explanation of scheduled maintenance items
Explanation of scheduled main-
tenance items
The following parts require sched-
uled maintenance.
Engine oil and filter
The engine oil and filter should be
changed at the intervals specified in
the maintenance schedule. If the
vehicle is being driven in severe con-
ditions, more frequent oil and filter
changes are required.
Drive belts
Inspect all drive belts for evidence of
cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oil
saturation and replace if necessary.
Drive belts should be checked peri-
odically for proper tension and
adjusted as necessary.
Fuel filter
Kia petrol vehicle is equipped with a
lifetime fuel filter that is integrated
with the fuel tank. Regular mainte-
nance or replacement is generally
not needed. This may vary depend-
ing on fuel quality. If you experience
any of the following: fuel flow
restriction, surging, loss of power, or
a hard starting issue, inspection
and, if necessary, replacement may
be needed. We recommend that the
fuel filter be replaced by a profes-
sional workshop. Kia recommends to
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