KIA K900 (2018 year). Manual — part 26

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OKH013006N

1. Engine coolant reservoir

2. Radiator cap

3. Brake fluid reservoir

4. Air cleaner

5. Engine oil dipstick

6. Engine oil filler cap

7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir

8. Fuse box

9. Power steering fluid reservoir

10. Jumper terminal

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The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

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The battery is in the trunk.

■

5.0L Engine

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MAINTENANCE SERVICES

You should exercise the utmost care
to prevent damage to your vehicle
and injury to yourself whenever per-
forming any maintenance or inspec-
tion procedures.
Should you have any doubts con-
cerning the inspection or servicing of
your vehicle, we strongly recom-
mend that you have an authorized
K900 Kia dealer perform this work.
An authorized K900 Kia dealer has
factory-trained technicians and gen-
uine Kia parts to service your vehicle
properly. For expert advice and qual-
ity service, see an authorized K900
Kia dealer.
Inadequate, incomplete or insuffi-
cient servicing may result in opera-
tional problems with your vehicle that
could lead to vehicle damage, an
accident, or personal injury.

Owner’s responsibility

✽

NOTICE

Maintenance Service and Record
Retention are the owner's responsi-
bility.

You should retain documents that
show proper maintenance has been
performed on your vehicle in accor-
dance with the scheduled mainte-
nance service charts shown on the
following pages. You need this infor-
mation to establish your compliance
with the servicing and maintenance
requirements of your vehicle war-
ranties.
Detailed warranty information is pro-
vided in your Service Passport.
Repairs and adjustments required as
a result of improper maintenance or
a lack of required maintenance are
not covered.
We recommend you have your vehi-
cle maintained and repaired by an
authorized K900 Kia dealer.

An authorized K900 Kia dealer
meets Kia’s high service quality stan-
dards and receives technical support
from Kia in order to provide you with
a high level of service satisfaction.

✽

NOTICE

■ NHTSA Safety Corrosion

Alert

The National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) has
issued a general warning to all vehi-
cle owners of all brands regarding
the risks associated with vehicle
underbody corrosion. From your
initial purchase, take the following
steps to prevent unsafe corrosion
damage to your vehicle:
• Wash the undercarriage of your

vehicle regularly during the win-
ter and whenever your vehicle has
been exposed to such salts or
chemicals.

• Do a thorough washing of the

undercarriage at the end of the
winter.

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• Use professional service techni-

cians or governmental inspection
stations to annually inspect for
corrosion.

• Immediately seek an inspection of

your vehicle if you become visual-
ly aware of corrosion flaking or
scaling or if you become aware of
a change in vehicle performance,
such as soft or spongy brakes, flu-
ids leaking, impairment of direc-
tional control, suspension noises
or rattling metal straps. NHTSA
further advises that after a vehicle
is 7 years old, it is essential that
you take these indicated mainte-
nance steps to ensure that you pro-
tect yourself from unsafe corro-
sion conditions.

Owner maintenance precau-
tions

Improper or incomplete service may
result in problems. This section gives
instructions only for the maintenance
items that are easy to perform.
As explained earlier in this section,
several procedures can be done only
by an authorized K900 Kia dealer
with special tools.

✽

NOTICE

Improper owner maintenance dur-
ing the warranty period may affect
warranty coverage. For details, read
the separate Warranty &
Maintenance book provided with
the vehicle. If you're unsure about
any servicing or maintenance proce-
dure, have it done by an authorized
K900 Kia dealer.

Maintenance work

Do not wear jewelry or loose
clothing while working under
the hood of your vehicle with
the engine running. These can
become entangled in moving
parts, if you must run the
engine 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.

WARNING

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• Do not put heavy objects or apply

excessive force on top of the
engine cover (if equipped) or fuel
related parts.

• When you inspect the fuel system

(fuel lines and fuel injection
devices), we recommend that you
contact an authorized K900 Kia
dealer.

• Do not drive long time with the

engine cover (if equipped) removed.

• When checking the engine room,

do not go near fire.

• Fuel, washer fluid, etc. are flam-

mable oils that may cause fire.

• Before touching the battery, igni-

tion cables and electrical wiring,
you should disconnect the battery
"-" terminal. You may get an electric
shock from the electric current.

• When you remove the interior trim

cover with a flat head (-) driver, be
careful not to damage the cover.

• Be careful when you replace and

clean bulbs to avoid burns or elec-
trical shock.

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OWNER MAINTENANCE

The following lists are vehicle checks
and inspections that should be per-
formed by the owner or an author-
ized K900 Kia dealer at the frequen-
cies indicated to help ensure safe,
dependable operation of your vehi-
cle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your deal-
er as soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance Checks
are generally not covered by war-
ranties 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 coolant level in coolant

reservoir.

• Check the windshield washer fluid

level.

• Look for low or under-inflated tires.

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 steer-
ing effort or looseness in the steer-
ing 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

operation of your transmission
occurs, check the transmission
fluid level.

• Check automatic transmission P

(Park) function.

• Check parking brake.
• Check for fluid leaks under your

vehicle (water dripping from the air
conditioning system during or after
use is normal).

Hot Coolant

Be careful when checking your
engine 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.

WARNING

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At least monthly:

• Check coolant level in the engine

coolant reservoir.

• Check the operation of all exterior

lights, including the stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flash-
ers.

• Check the inflation pressures of all

tires including the spare.

At least twice a year
(i.e., every Spring and Fall):

• Check radiator, heater and air con-

ditioning hoses for leaks or dam-
age.

• Check windshield washer spray

and wiper operation. Clean wiper
blades with clean cloth dampened
with washer fluid.

• Check headlight alignment.
• Check 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 body and door drain holes.
• Lubricate door hinges and checks,

and hood hinges.

• Lubricate door and hood locks and

latches.

• Lubricate door rubber weather-

strips.

• Check the air conditioning system.
• Check the power steering fluid

level.

• Inspect and lubricate automatic

transmission linkage and controls.

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

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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICE

Follow Normal Maintenance Schedule
if the vehicle is usually operated where
none of the following conditions apply.
If any of the following conditions apply,
follow Maintenance Under Severe
Usage Conditions.
• Repeated driving short distance of

less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal
temperature or less than 10 miles
(16 km)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 106 mile/h(170 km/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 120 months or
150,000 miles (240,000 km) continue
to follow the prescribed maintenance
intervals.

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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 fre-
quency of service is determined by whichever occurs first.

*

1

: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one

bottle of additive is recommended. Additives are avail-
able from your authorized K900 Kia dealer along with
information on how to use them. Do not mix other
additives.

*

2

: Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance

free but periodic inspection is recommended for this
maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality.

*

3

: Rear differential oil should be changed anytime rear

differential have been submerged in water.

*

4

: The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur

or tension is reduced excessively.

*

5

: Use only the specified automatic transmission fluid.

(Refer to "Recommended lubricants and capacities"
in section 8 or the label in the engine room.)

*

6

: Inspect for excessive tappet noise and/or engine

vibration and adjust if necessary.

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7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months

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Rotate tires

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Inspect air cleaner filter

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Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections

❑

Inspect fuel tank air filter

❑

Inspect power steering fluid

❑

Inspect vacuum hose

❑

Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap

❑

Replace engine oil and filter
(7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)

❑

Add fuel additives *

1

(7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months

❑

Rotate tires

❑

Inspect air cleaner filter

❑

Inspect vacuum hose

❑

Inspect air conditioning refrigerant

❑

Inspect brake hoses and lines

❑

Inspect drive shafts and boots

❑

Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler

❑

Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections

❑

Inspect fuel tank air filter

❑

Inspect front brake disc/pad, calipers

❑

Inspect propeller shaft

❑

Inspect rear brake disc/pad

❑

Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint

❑

Inspect suspension mounting bolts

❑

Inspect power steering fluid

❑

Inspect EHPS (Electronic Hydraulic Power Steering) motor
pump and hoses

❑

Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap

❑

Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)

(Continued)

❈

Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean

or replace.

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(Continued)

❑

Replace engine oil and filter
(15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)

❑

Add fuel additives *

1

(15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)

22,500 miles (36,000 km) or 18 months

❑

Rotate tires

❑

Inspect air cleaner filter

❑

Inspect vacuum hose

❑

Inspect power steering fluid

❑

Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections

❑

Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap

❑

Inspect fuel tank air filter

❑

Replace engine oil and filter
(22,500 miles (36,000 km) or 36 months)

❑

Add fuel additives *

1

(22,500 miles (36,000 km) or 36 months)

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

❈

Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean

or replace.

❈

Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean

or replace.

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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months

❑

Rotate tires

❑

Inspect vacuum hose

❑

Inspect air conditioning refrigerant

❑

Inspect brake hoses and lines

❑

Inspect drive shafts and boots

❑

Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler

❑

Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers

❑

Inspect propeller shaft

❑

Inspect rear brake disc/pads

❑

Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint

❑

Inspect suspension mounting bolts

❑

Inspect brake fluid

❑

Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections

❑

Inspect parking brake

❑

Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap, fuel tank

❑

Inspect power steering fluid

❑

Inspect EHPS (Electronic Hydraulic Power Steering) motor
pump and hoses

❑

Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)

(Continued)

(Continued)

❑

Replace air cleaner filter

❑

Replace engine oil and filter
(30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 48 months)

❑

Replace fuel tank air filter *

2

❑

Add fuel additives *

1

(30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 48 months)

❈

Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean

or replace.

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37,500 miles (60,000 km) or 30 months

❑

Rotate tires

❑

Inspect air cleaner filter

❑

Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections

❑

Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap

❑

Inspect fuel tank air filter

❑

Inspect vacuum hose

❑

Inspect rear differential oil *

3

(40,000 miles (64,000 km) or 48 months

❑

Inspect power steering fluid

❑

Replace engine oil and filter
(37,500 miles (60,000 km) or 60 months)

❑

Add fuel additives *

1

(37,500 miles (60,000 km) or 60 months)

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

45,000 miles (72,000 km) or 36 months

❑

Rotate tires

❑

Inspect air cleaner filter

❑

Inspect vacuum hose

❑

Inspect air conditioning refrigerant

❑

Inspect brake hoses and lines

❑

Inspect drive shafts and boots

❑

Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler

❑

Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers

❑

Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections

❑

Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap

❑

Inspect fuel tank air filter

❑

Inspect propeller shaft

❑

Inspect rear brake disc/pads

❑

Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint

❑

Inspect suspension mounting bolts

❑

Inspect power steering fluid

❑

Inspect EHPS (Electronic Hydraulic Power Steering) motor
pump and hoses

❑

Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)

(Continued)

❈

Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean

or replace.

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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

(Continued)

❑

Replace engine oil and filter
(45,000 miles (72,000 km) or 72 months)

❑

Add fuel additives *

1

(45,000 miles (72,000 km) or 72 months)

52,500 miles (84,000 km) or 42 months

❑

Rotate tires

❑

Inspect air cleaner filter

❑

Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections

❑

Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap

❑

Inspect fuel tank air filter

❑

Inspect vacuum hose

❑

Inspect power steering fluid

❑

Replace engine oil and filter
(52,500 miles (84,000 km) or 84 months)

❑

Add fuel additives *

1

(52,500 miles (84,000 km) or 84 months)

❈

Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean

or replace.

❈

Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean

or replace.

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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months

❑

Rotate tires

❑

Inspect vacuum hose

❑

Inspect air conditioning refrigerant

❑

Inspect brake hoses and lines

❑

Inspect drive shafts and boots

❑

Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler

❑

Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers

❑

Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections

❑

Inspect valve clearance (3.8L) *

6

❑

Inspect propeller shaft

❑

Inspect rear brake disc/pads

❑

Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint

❑

Inspect suspension mounting bolts

❑

Inspect brake fluid

❑

Inspect parking brake

❑

Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap, fuel tank

❑

Inspect drive belts
(First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months

after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months) *

4

(Continued)

(Continued)

❑

Inspect power steering fluid

❑

Inspect EHPS (Electronic Hydraulic Power Steering) motor
pump and hoses

❑

Replace air cleaner filter

❑

Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)

❑

Replace engine oil and filter
(60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 96 months)

❑

Replace fuel tank air filter *

2

❑

Add fuel additives *

1

(60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 96 months)

❈

Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean

or replace.

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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

67,500 miles (108,000 km) or 54 months

❑

Rotate tires

❑

Inspect air cleaner filter

❑

Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections

❑

Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap

❑

Inspect fuel tank air filter

❑

Inspect vacuum hose

❑

Inspect power steering fluid

❑

Replace engine oil and filter
(67,500 miles (108,000 km) or 108 months)

❑

Add fuel additives *

1

(67,500 miles (108,000 km) or 108 months)

75,000 miles (120,000 km) or 60 months

❑

Rotate tires

❑

Inspect air cleaner filter

❑

Inspect vacuum hose

❑

Inspect air conditioning refrigerant

❑

Inspect brake hoses and lines

❑

Inspect drive shafts and boots

❑

Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler

❑

Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers

❑

Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections

❑

Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap

❑

Inspect fuel tank air filter

❑

Inspect propeller shaft

❑

Inspect rear brake disc/pads

❑

Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint

❑

Inspect suspension mounting bolts

❑

Inspect drive belts
(First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months

after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)*

4

❑

Inspect power steering fluid

(Continued)

❈

Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean

or replace.

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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

(Continued)

❑

Inspect EHPS (Electronic Hydraulic Power Steering) motor
pump and hoses

❑

Inspect rear differential oil*

3

(80,000 miles (128,000 km) or 96 months)

❑

Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)

❑

Replace engine oil and filter
(75,000 miles (120,000 km) or 120 months)

❑

Add fuel additives *

1

(75,000 miles (120,000 km) or 120 months)

82,500 miles (132,000 km) or 66 months

❑

Rotate tires

❑

Inspect air cleaner filter

❑

Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections

❑

Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap

❑

Inspect fuel tank air filter

❑

Inspect vacuum hose

❑

Inspect power steering fluid

❑

Replace engine oil and filter
(82,500 miles (132,000 km) or 132 months)

❑

Add fuel additives *

1

(82,500 miles (132,000 km) or 132 months)

❈

Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean

or replace.

❈

Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean

or replace.

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