KIA Sedona (2018 year). Manual — part 31

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Maintenance

Owner maintenance precau-
tions

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

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NOTICE

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

NHTSA Safety Corrosion Alert

The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) has issued a
general warning to all vehicle owners
of all brands regarding the risks asso-
ciated with vehicle underbody corro-
sion. 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 winter
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.

WARNING

- 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 neck-
laces) and all neckties, scarves,
and similar loose clothing
before getting near the engine
or cooling fans.

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• Use professional service techni-

cians or governmental inspection
stations to annually inspect for cor-
rosion.

• Immediately seek an inspection of

your vehicle if you become visually
aware of corrosion flaking or scal-
ing 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 main-
tenance steps to ensure that you
protect yourself from unsafe corro-
sion conditions.

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Maintenance

OWNER MAINTENANCE

The following lists are vehicle checks
and inspections that should be per-
formed by the owner or an author-
ized Kia dealer at the frequencies
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 the coolant level in the

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 transaxle occurs,
check the transaxle fluid level.

• Check the automatic transaxle P

(Park) function.

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

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

WARNING -

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.

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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 flash-
ers.

• 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
damage.

• Check the windshield washer

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

• Check the headlight alignment.
• 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 automat-

ic transaxle linkage and controls.

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

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Maintenance

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 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 mph (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 continue to follow the prescribed main-
tenance 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.

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: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is recommended. Additives are available from your

authorized Kia dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.

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2

: Fuel tank air filter is considered to be maintenance free but periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance sched-

ule depends on fuel quality.

*

3

: The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced excessively.

*

4

: Inspect for excessive tappet noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary.

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Maintenance

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

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

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Rotate tire

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Inspect battery condition

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Inspect air cleaner filter

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Inspect vacuum hose

❑

Inspect power steering fluid (if equipped)

❑

Inspect power steering pump, belt and hoses (if equipped)

❑

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

❑

Add fuel additive *

1

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

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

❑

Rotate tire

❑

Inspect battery condition

❑

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 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 (if equipped)

❑

Inspect power steering pump, belt and hoses (if equipped)

❑

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

❑

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

❑

Add fuel additive *

1

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

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

❑

Rotate tire

❑

Inspect battery condition

❑

Inspect air cleaner filter

❑

Inspect vacuum hose

❑

Inspect power steering fluid (if equipped)

❑

Inspect power steering pump, belt and hoses (if equipped)

❑

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

❑

Add fuel additive *

1

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

❈

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

replace.

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

❑

Rotate tire

❑

Inspect battery condition

❑

Inspect vacuum hose

❑

Inspect air conditioning refrigerant

❑

Inspect brake hoses and lines

❑

Inspect drive shafts and boots

❑

Inspect exhaust system

❑

Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers

❑

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 fuel tank air filter *

2

❑

Inspect parking brake

❑

Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap

❑

Inspect power steering fluid (if equipped)

❑

Inspect power steering pump, belt and hoses (if equipped)

❑

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

(Continued)

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Maintenance

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

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

❑

Rotate tire

❑

Inspect battery condition

❑

Inspect air cleaner filter

❑

Inspect vacuum hose

❑

Inspect power steering fluid (if equipped)

❑

Inspect power steering pump, belt and hoses(if equipped)

❑

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

❑

Add fuel additive *

1

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

(Continued)

❑

Replace air cleaner filter

❑

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

❑

Add fuel additive *

1

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

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

❑

Rotate tire

❑

Inspect battery condition

❑

Inspect air cleaner filter

❑

Inspect vacuum hose

❑

Inspect air conditioning refrigerant

❑

Inspect brake hoses and lines

❑

Inspect drive shafts and boots

❑

Inspect exhaust system

❑

Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers

❑

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 (if equipped)

❑

Inspect power steering pump, belt and hoses (if equipped)

❑

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

❑

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

❑

Add fuel additive *

1

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

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

❑

Rotate tire

❑

Inspect battery condition

❑

Inspect air cleaner filter

❑

Inspect vacuum hose

❑

Inspect power steering fluid (if equipped)

❑

Inspect power steering pump, belt and hoses (if equipped)

❑

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

❑

Add fuel additive *

1

(Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 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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Maintenance

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

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

❑

Rotate tire

❑

Inspect battery condition

❑

Inspect vacuum hose

❑

Inspect air conditioning refrigerant

❑

Inspect brake hoses and lines

❑

Inspect drive shafts and boots

❑

Inspect exhaust system

❑

Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers

❑

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 fuel tank air filter *

2

❑

Inspect parking brake

❑

Inspect valve clearance *

3

❑

Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap

❑

Inspect drive belts *

3

(First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months after that,

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

❑

Inspect power steering fluid (if equipped)

(Continued)

(Continued)

❑

Inspect power steering pump, belt and hoses (if equipped)

❑

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

❑

Replace air cleaner filter

❑

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

❑

Add fuel additive *

1

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

❈

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

replace.

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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

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

❑

Rotate tire

❑

Inspect battery condition

❑

Inspect air cleaner filter

❑

Inspect vacuum hose

❑

Inspect power steering fluid (if equipped)

❑

Inspect power steering pump, belt and hoses (if equipped)

❑

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

❑

Add fuel additive *

1

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

❈

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

replace.

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

❑

Rotate tire

❑

Inspect battery condition

❑

Inspect air cleaner filter

❑

Inspect vacuum hose

❑

Inspect air conditioning refrigerant

❑

Inspect brake hoses and lines

❑

Inspect drive shafts and boots

❑

Inspect exhaust system

❑

Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers

❑

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 *

3

(First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months after that,

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

❑

Inspect power steering fluid (if equipped)

❑

Inspect power steering pump, belt and hoses (if equipped)

❑

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

❑

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

(Continued)

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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

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

❑

Rotate tire

❑

Inspect battery condition

❑

Inspect air cleaner filter

❑

Inspect vacuum hose

❑

Inspect power steering fluid (if equipped)

❑

Inspect power steering pump, belt and hoses (if equipped)

❑

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

❑

Add fuel additive *

1

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

❈

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

replace.

❈

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

replace.

(Continued)

❑

Add fuel additive *

1

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

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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 72 months

❑

Rotate tire

❑

Inspect battery condition

❑

Inspect vacuum hose

❑

Inspect air conditioning refrigerant

❑

Inspect brake hoses and lines

❑

Inspect drive shafts and boots

❑

Inspect exhaust system

❑

Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers

❑

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 fuel tank air filter *

2

❑

Inspect parking brake

❑

Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap

❑

Inspect drive belts *

3

(First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months after that,

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

❑

Inspect power steering fluid (if equipped)

(Continued)

(Continued)

❑

Inspect power steering pump, belt and hoses (if equipped)

❑

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

❑

Replace air cleaner filter

❑

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

❑

Add fuel additive *

1

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

❈

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

replace.

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Maintenance

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 84 months

❑

Rotate tire

❑

Inspect battery condition

❑

Inspect air cleaner filter

❑

Inspect vacuum hose

❑

Inspect air conditioning refrigerant

❑

Inspect brake hoses and lines

❑

Inspect drive shafts and boots

❑

Inspect exhaust system

❑

Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers

❑

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 *

3

(First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months after that,

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

❑

Inspect power steering fluid (if equipped)

❑

Inspect power steering pump, belt and hoses (if equipped)

❑

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

(Continued)

97,500 miles (156,000 km) or 78 months

❑

Rotate tire

❑

Inspect battery condition

❑

Inspect air cleaner filter

❑

Inspect vacuum hose

❑

Inspect power steering fluid (if equipped)

❑

Inspect power steering pump, belt and hoses (if equipped)

❑

Replace spark plugs (iridium coated)

❑

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

❑

Add fuel additive *

1

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

❈

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

replace.

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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

(Continued)

❑

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

❑

Add fuel additive *

1

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

112,500 miles (180,000 km) or 90 months

❑

Rotate tire

❑

Inspect battery condition

❑

Inspect air cleaner filter

❑

Inspect vacuum hose

❑

Inspect power steering fluid (if equipped)

❑

Inspect power steering pump, belt and hoses (if equipped)

❑

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

❑

Add fuel additive *

1

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

❈

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

replace.

❈

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

replace.