KIA Forte (2018 year). Manual — part 29

1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Engine oil dipstick
3. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir
4. Air cleaner
5. Fuse box
6. Positive battery terminal
7. Negative battery terminal
8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
9. Radiator cap

10. Engine coolant reservoir
11. Fuel filter cartridge

Maintenance

8-04

MAINTENANCE SERVICES

*1

if equipped

You should exercise the utmost care to

prevent damage to your vehicle and in‐

jury to yourself whenever performing

any maintenance or inspection proce‐

dures.

Inadequate, incomplete or insufficient

servicing may result in operational

problems with your vehicle that could

lead to vehicle damage, an accident, or

personal injury.

Owner's responsibility

NOTICE

Maintenance Service and Record Re‐

tention are the owner's responsibili‐

ty.

Have your vehicle serviced by a profes‐

sional workshop. Kia recommends to

visit an authorized Kia dealer/service

partner.

You should retain documents that show

proper maintenance has been per‐

formed on your vehicle in accordance

with the scheduled maintenance serv‐

ice charts shown on the following pa‐

ges. You need this information to es‐

tablish your compliance with the servic‐

ing and maintenance requirements of

your vehicle warranties.

Detailed warranty information is provi‐

ded in your Warranty & Maintenance

book.

Repairs and adjustments required as a

result of improper maintenance or a

lack of required maintenance are not

covered when your vehicle is covered by

warranty.

Owner maintenance precautions

Improper or incomplete service may re‐

sult in problems. This section gives in‐

structions only for the maintenance

items that are easy to perform.

NOTICE

Improper owner maintenance during

the warranty period may affect
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warranty coverage. For details, read

the separate Warranty & Mainte‐

nance book provided with the vehi‐

cle. If you're unsure about any serv‐

icing or maintenance procedure,

have the system serviced by a pro‐

fessional workshop. Kia recommends

to visit an authorized Kia dealer/

service partner.

WARNING

n Maintenance work

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8

Maintenance

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• Performing maintenance work on

a vehicle can be dangerous. You

can be seriously injured while per‐

forming some maintenance proce‐

dures.

If you lack sufficient knowledge

and experience or the proper tools

and equipment to do the work,

have the system serviced by a

professional workshop. Kia recom‐

mends to visit an authorized Kia

dealer/service partner.

• Working under the hood with the

engine running is dangerous. It be‐

comes even more dangerous when

you wear jewelry or loose clothing.

These can become entangled in

moving parts and result in injury.

Therefore, if you must run the en‐

gine while working under the hood,

make certain that you remove all

jewelry (especially rings, bracelets,

watches, and necklaces) and all

neckties, scarves, and similar loose

clothing before getting near the

engine or cooling fans.

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• Do not leave gloves, rags or any

other combustible material in the

engine compartment. Doing so

may cause a heat-induced fire.

CAUTION

• Do not put heavy objects or apply

excessive force on top of the en‐

gine cover (if equipped) or fuel re‐

lated parts.

• When you inspect the fuel system

(fuel lines and fuel injection devi‐

ces), contact a professional work‐

shop. Kia recommends to visit an

authorized Kia dealer/service part‐

ner.

• Do not drive long time with the en‐

gine cover (if equipped) removed.

• When checking the engine room,

do not go near fire. Fuel, washer

fluid, etc. are flammable oils that

may cause fire.

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• Before touching the battery, igni‐

tion cables and electrical wiring,

you should disconnect the battery

"-" terminal. You may get an elec‐

tric shock from the electric cur‐

rent.

• When you remove the interior trim

cover with a flat bed (-) driver, be

careful not to damage the cover.

• Be careful when you replace and

clean bulbs to avoid burns or elec‐

trical shock.

Maintenance

8-06

OWNER MAINTENANCE

The following lists are vehicle checks

and inspections that should be per‐

formed at the frequencies indicated to

help ensure safe, dependable operation

of your vehicle.

If you have any question, consult a pro‐

fessional workshop. Kia recommends to

consult an authorized Kia dealer/service

partner.

These Owner Maintenance Checks are

generally not covered by warranties

and you may be charged for labor,

parts and lubricants used.

Owner maintenance schedule

When you stop for fuel:

• Check the engine oil level.
• Check the coolant level in the coolant

reservoir.

• Check the windshield washer fluid

level.

• Look for low or under-inflated tires.

WARNING

Be careful when checking your en‐

gine coolant level when the engine is

hot. Scalding hot coolant and steam

may blow out under pressure. This

could cause burns or other serious

injury.

While operating your vehicle:

• Note any changes in the sound of the

exhaust or any smell of exhaust

fumes in the vehicle.

• Check for vibrations in the steering

wheel. Notice any increased steering

effort or looseness in the steering

wheel, or change in its straight-

ahead position.

• Notice if your vehicle constantly

turns slightly or pulls to one side

when traveling on smooth, level road.

• When stopping, listen and check for

unusual sounds, pulling to one side,

increased brake pedal travel or hard-

to-push brake pedal.

• If any slipping or changes in the oper‐

ation of your transaxle occurs, check

the transaxle fluid level.

• Check the automatic transaxle / dual

clutch transmission P (Park) function.

• Check the parking brake.
• Check for fluid leaks under your vehi‐

cle (water dripping from the air con‐

ditioning system during or after use

is normal).

At least monthly:

• Check the coolant level in the engine

coolant reservoir.

• Check the operation of all exterior

lights, including the stoplights, turn

signals and hazard warning flashers.

• Check the inflation pressures of all

tires including the spare.

At least twice a year (i.e., every

Spring and Fall):

• Check the radiator, heater and air

conditioning hoses for leaks or dam‐

age.

• Check the windshield washer spray

and wiper operation. Clean the wiper

blades with clean cloth dampened

with washer fluid.

• Check the headlight alignment.

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Maintenance

• Check the muffler, exhaust pipes,

shields and clamps.

• Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear

and function.

• Check for worn tires and loose wheel

lug nuts.

At least once a year:

• Clean the body and door drain holes.
• Lubricate the door hinges and checks,

and hood hinges.

• Lubricate the door and hood locks

and latches.

• Lubricate the door rubber weather‐

strips.

• Check the air conditioning system.
• Inspect and lubricate the automatic

transaxle / dual clutch transmission

linkage and controls.

• Clean the battery and terminals.
• Check the brake fluid level.

Maintenance

8-08

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICE

Follow the Normal Maintenance Schedule if the vehicle is usually operated where none of the following conditions apply. If any

of the following conditions apply, follow the Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions.

• Repeated driving short distance of less than 8 km (5 miles) in normal temperature or less than 16 km (10 miles) in freezing

temperature.

• Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
• Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread roads
• Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
• Driving in heavy dust condition
• Driving in heavy traffic area
• Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road repeatedly
• Towing a trailer or using a camper, or roof rack
• Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use of vehicle towing
• Driving over 170 km/h (106 mile/h).
• Frequently driving in stop-and-go condition.

If your vehicle is operated under the above conditions, you should inspect, replace or refill more frequently than the following

Normal Maintenance Schedule. After the periods or distance shown in the chart, continue to follow the prescribed mainte‐

nance intervals.

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Maintenance

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission control and performance. Keep receipts for

all vehicle emission services to protect your warranty. Where both mileage and time are shown, the frequency of service is

determined by whichever occurs first.

*1

: Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before starting a long trip.

*2

: The engine oil level should be checked regularly and maintained properly. Operating with an insufficient amount oil can

damage the engine, and such damage is not covered by warranty.

*3

: When adding coolant, use only deionized water or soft water for your vehicle and never mix hard water in the coolant

filled at the factory. An improper coolant mixture can result in serious malfunction or engine damage.

*4

:

• Adjust alternator, water pump and air conditioner (if equipped) drive belt. Inspect and if necessary repair or replace.
• Inspect drive belt tensioner, idler and alternator pulley and if necessary correct or replace.

*5

: For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items.

*6

: Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary. In this case, have the system checked

by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

*7

: Manual transaxle fluid should be changed anytime it has been submerged in water.

*8

: Dual clutch transmission (DCT) fluid should be changed anytime it has been submerged in water.

*9

: Kia recommends that you use unleaded gasoline which has an octane rating of RON (Research Octane Number) 95 / AKI

(Anti Knock Index) 91 or higher (for Europe) or Octane Rating of RON (Research Octane Number) 91 / AKI (Anti-Knock

Index) 87 or higher (except Europe). For customers who do not use good quality gasolines including fuel additives regu‐

larly, and have problems starting or the engine does not run smoothly, one bottle of additives added to the fuel tank at

every 15,000 km (for Europe)/ 10,000 km (except Europe). Additives are available from a professional workshop along

with information on how to use them. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

*10

: This maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. It is applicable only when using a qualified fuel <"EN590 or equiva‐

lent">. If the diesel fuel specifications don't meet the EN590, it must be replaced according to the severe maintenance

schedule.

Maintenance

8-10

*11

: This maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. It is applicable only when using a qualified fuel <"EN590 or equiva‐

lent">. If the diesel fuel specifications don't meet the EN590, it must be replaced more frequently. If there are some

important safety matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc., replace the fuel

filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult a professional workshop. Kia recommends to consult

an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

*12

: Middle East includes Libya, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sudan, Egypt and Iran.

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Maintenance

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS

Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months

12

24

36

48

60

72

84

96

Miles×1,000

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

Km×1,000

15

30

45

60

75

90

105

120

MAINTENANCE ITEM

Engine oil and engine oil filter

*1

Gamma 1.6L

MPI

For except Middle East

*12

, Central and South America :

Replace every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12months

For Middle East

*12

, Central and South America :

Replace every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 12 months

Nu 2.0L MPI

Gamma 1.6L T-

GDI

For Europe, except Russia : Replace 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12months

For except Europe, including Russia :

Replace every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 6 months

Diesel 1.6L

*2

For Europe : Replace 20,000 km (13,000 miles) or 12months

For except Europe : Replace every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 12months

For Russia : Replace every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12months

Coolant (Engine)

*3

At first, Replace 210,000 km (140,000 miles) or 120 months

after that, Replace every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months

Drive belts (Gasoline Engine for except Eu‐

rope)

*4

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Drive belts (Gasoline Engine for Europe)

*4

At first, Inspect 90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 48 months

after that, Inspect every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24months

Drive belts (Diesel Engine for except Russia)

*4

At, first, Inspect 80,000 km (52,000 miles) or 48 months

After that, Inspect every 20,000 km(13,000 miles) or 12 months

Drive belts (Diesel Engine for Russia)

*4

Inspect 90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 48 months

After that, Inspect every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months

Maintenance

8-12

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS

Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months

12

24

36

48

60

72

84

96

Miles×1,000

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

Km×1,000

15

30

45

60

75

90

105

120

MAINTENANCE ITEM

Valve clearance

*5

Gamma 1.6L

MPI

-

-

-

-

-

I

-

-

Gamma 1.6L T-

GDI

-

-

-

-

-

I

-

-

Vacuum hoses and crankcase ventilation hoses

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Spark plugs

*6

Gamma 1.6L

MPI

(Unleaded Gaso‐

line)

-

-

-

R

-

-

-

R

Gamma 1.6L

MPI

(Leaded Gaso‐

line)

-

R

-

R

-

R

-

R

Nu 2.0L MPI

Replace every 160,000 km (104,000 miles) or 144 months

Gamma 1.6L T-

GDI

Replace every 75,000 km (50,000 miles) or 60 months

Automatic transaxle fluid (if equipped)

No check, No service required

Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)

*7

-

-

-

I

-

-

-

I

Dual clutch transmission (DCT) fluid (if equip‐

ped)

*8

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

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Maintenance

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS

Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months

12

24

36

48

60

72

84

96

Miles×1,000

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

Km×1,000

15

30

45

60

75

90

105

120

MAINTENANCE ITEM
Drive shaft and boots

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Fuel additives (Gasoline)

*9

For Europe, Australia and New Zealand :

Add every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12months

For except Europe, Australia and New Zealand :

Add every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 6months

Fuel filler cap (Diesel)

*10

-

-

-

I

-

-

-

I

Fuel filter cartridge (Diesel)

*11

-

I

-

R

-

I

-

R

Fuel lines, hoses and connections (Gasoline)

-

-

-

I

-

-

-

I

Fuel lines, hoses and connections (Diesel)

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Fuel tank air filter (Gasoline for Europe)

-

-

-

I

-

-

-

I

Fuel tank air filter (Gasoline for Except Europe)

-

I

-

R

-

I

-

R

Vapor hose and fuel filler cap

-

-

-

I

-

-

-

I

Air cleaner filter- Except Middle East, India

I

I

R

I

I

R

I

I

Air cleaner filter- For Middle East, India

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

Intercooler, in/out hose, air in‐

take hose

Gamma 1.6L T-

GDI

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Exhaust system

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Maintenance

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MAINTENANCE INTERVALS

Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months

12

24

36

48

60

72

84

96

Miles×1,000

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

Km×1,000

15

30

45

60

75

90

105

120

MAINTENANCE ITEM

Cooling system

At first, Inspect 60,000 km (40,000 miles) or 48 months

after that, Inspect every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months

Air conditioner compressor/refrigerant (if

equipped)

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Climate control air filter (For Europe, if equip‐

ped)

-

R

-

R

-

R

-

R

Climate control air filter (For Except Europe, if

equipped)

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

Brake discs and pads / Drum brakes and linings

(if equipped)

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Brake lines, hoses and connections

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Brake/clutch (if equipped) fluid

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Parking brake

-

I

-

I

-

I

-

I

Steering gear rack, linkage and boots

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Suspension ball joints

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Tire (pressure & tread wear)

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Battery condition

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

R:

Replace

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Maintenance

I:

Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace

Maintenance

8-16

MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS

The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe driving conditions.

Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.

R:

Replace

I:

Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace

MAINTENANCE ITEM

MAINTENANCE OPER‐

ATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS

DRIVING CON‐

DITION

Engine oil and engine oil filter

(for Gasoline MPI engine)

For Middle East

*1

,

Central and

South America:

R

Every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or

6 months

A, B, C, D, E, F,

G, H, J, I, K, L

For except Middle

East

*1

, Central

and South Ameri‐

ca:

R

Every 7,500 km (5,000 miles) or

6 months

Engine oil and engine oil filter

(for Gasoline T- GDI engine)

For Europe, ex‐

cept Russia

R

Every 7,500 km (5,000 miles) or

6 months

A, B, C, D, E, F,

G, H, J, I, K, L

For except Eu‐

rope, including

Russia

R

Every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or

6 months

Engine oil and engine oil filter

(for Diesel engine)

For Europe

R

Every 10,000 km (6,500 miles)

or 6 months

A, B, C, D, E, F,

G, H, J, I, K, L

For except Eu‐

rope

R

Every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or

6 months

For Russia

R

Every 7,500 km (5,000 miles) or

6 months

*1

Middle East includes Libya, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sudan, Egypt and Iran.

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Maintenance

MAINTENANCE ITEM

MAINTENANCE OPER‐

ATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS

DRIVING CON‐

DITION

Spark plugs (for Gasoline engine)

R

Replace more frequently de‐

pending on the condition

B, H, I, L

Automatic transaxle fluid

R

Every 100,000 km

(65,000 miles)

A, C, D, E, F, G,

H, I, K

Manual transaxle fluid

R

Every 120,000 km

(80,000 miles)

C, D, E, F, G, H,

I, K, M

Dual clutch transmission (DCT) fluid (if equipped)

R

Every 120,000 km

(80,000 miles)

C, D, E, F, G, H,

I, J, K

Driveshaft and boots

I

Inspect more frequently de‐

pending on the condition

C, D, E, F, G, H,

I, K

Air cleaner filter

R

Replace more frequently de‐

pending on the condition

C, E

Climate control air filter (if equipped)

R

Replace more frequently de‐

pending on the condition

C, E, G

Brake discs and pads, calipers and rotors

I

Inspect more frequently de‐

pending on the condition

C, D, E, G, H

Drum brakes and linings (if equipped)

I

Inspect more frequently de‐

pending on the condition

C, D, E, G, H

Parking brake

I

Inspect more frequently de‐

pending on the condition

C, D, G, H

Steering gear rack, linkage and boots

I

Inspect more frequently de‐

pending on the condition

C, D, E, F, G

*1

Middle East includes Libya, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sudan, Egypt and Iran.

Maintenance

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MAINTENANCE ITEM

MAINTENANCE OPER‐

ATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS

DRIVING CON‐

DITION

Suspension ball joints

I

Inspect more frequently de‐

pending on the condition

C, D, E, F, G

*1

Middle East includes Libya, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sudan, Egypt and Iran.

SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS

A:

Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal temperature or less than 10 miles (16 km) in
freezing temperature

B:

Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances

C:

Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread 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

H:

Towing a trailer or using a camper on roof rack.

I:

Driving for patrol car, taxi, commercial car or vehicle towing

J:

Driving in very cold weather.

K:

Driving over 170 km/h (106 mile/h)

L:

Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions

M:

Driving in heavy traffic area over 32°C (90°F)

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Maintenance