KIA Spectra (2009 year). Instruction — part 15
Maintenance
OWNER MAINTENANCE
Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop for fuel:
While operating your vehicle:
The following lists are vehicle checks
• Check the engine oil level.
•
Note any changes in the sound of
and inspections that should be per-
• Check coolant level in coolant
the exhaust or any smell of
formed by the owner or an
reservoir.
exhaust fumes in the vehicle.
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Authorized Kia Dealer at the fre-
•
Check for vibrations in the steering
quencies indicated to help ensure
wheel. Notice any increased steer-
WARNING - Radiation
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safe, dependable operation of your
ing effort or looseness in the steer-
coolant
vehicle.
ing wheel, or change in its straight-
Be careful when checking your
Any adverse conditions should be
ahead position.
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engine coolant level when the
brought to the attention of your deal-
•
Notice if your vehicle constantly
engine is hot. Scalding hot
er as soon as possible.
turns slightly or “pulls” to one side
coolant and steam may blow out
4
These Owner Maintenance Checks
when traveling on smooth, level
under pressure. This could
are generally not covered by war-
road.
cause serious injury.
ranties and you may be charged for
•
When stopping, listen and check
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labor, parts and lubricants used.
for strange sounds, pulling to one
• Check the windshield washer fluid
side, increased brake pedal travel
level.
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or “hard-to-push” brake pedal.
• Look for low or under-inflated tires.
•
If any slipping or changes in the
operation of your transaxle occurs,
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check the transaxle fluid level.
•
Check automatic transaxle P
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(Park) function.
•
Check parking brake.
•
Check for fluid leaks under your
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vehicle (water dripping from the air
conditioning system after use is
normal).
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Maintenance
At least monthly:
At least twice a year
At least once a year :
(i.e., every Spring and Fall) :
•
Check coolant level in the engine
•
Clean body and door drain holes.
coolant reservoir.
•
Check radiator, heater and air con-
•
Lubricate door hinges and checks,
1
•
Check the operation of all exterior
ditioning hoses for leaks or da-
and hood hinges.
lights, including the stoplights, turn
mage.
•
Lubricate door and hood locks and
signals and hazard warning flash-
•
Check windshield washer spray
2
latches.
ers.
and wiper operation. Clean wiper
•
Lubricate door rubber weather-
•
Check the inflation pressures of all
blades with clean cloth dampened
strips.
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with washer fluid.
tires including the spare.
•
Check the air conditioning system.
•
Check headlight alignment.
•
Check the power steering fluid
•
Check muffler, exhaust pipes,
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level.
shields and clamps.
•
Inspect and lubricate automatic
•
Check the lap/shoulder belts for
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transaxle linkage and controls.
wear and function.
•
Clean battery and terminals.
•
Check for worn tires and loose
•
Check the brake fluid level.
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wheel lug nuts.
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Maintenance
Owner maintenance precau-
tions
WARNING - Maintenance
work
Improper or incomplete service may
•
Performing maintenance work
1
result in problems. This section gives
on a vehicle can be danger-
instructions only for the maintenance
ous. You can be seriously
items that are easy to perform.
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injured while performing some
As explained earlier in this section,
maintenance procedures. If
several procedures can be done only
you lack sufficient knowledge
by an Authorized Kia Dealer with
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and experience or the proper
special tools.
tools and equipment to do the
work, have it done by an
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✽ NOTICE
Authorized Kia Dealer.
Improper owner maintenance dur-
•
Working under the hood with
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ing the warranty period may affect
the engine running is danger-
warranty coverage. For details, read
ous. It becomes even more
the separate Kia Warranty &
dangerous when you wear
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Consumer Information Manual pro-
jewelry or loose clothing.
vided with the vehicle. If you're
These can become entangled
unsure about any servicing or main-
in moving parts and result in
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tenance procedure, have it done by
injury. Therefore, if you must
an Authorized Kia Dealer.
run the engine while working
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under the hood, make certain
that you remove all jewelry
(especially rings, bracelets,
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watches, and necklaces) and
all neckties, scarves, and sim-
ilar loose clothing before get-
ting near the engine or cool-
ing fans.
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Maintenance
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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1. Power steering fluid reservoir
2
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake fluid reservoir
3
4. Air cleaner
5. Fuse box
4
6. Negative battery terminal
7. Positive battery terminal
5
8. Auto transaxle oil dipstick
(if equipped)
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9. Radiator cap
10. Engine oil dipstick
11. Engine coolant reservoir
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12. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
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Maintenance
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
Changing the engine oil and
filter
Have engine oil and filter changed by
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an authorized Kia dealer according
to the Maintenance Schedule at the
beginning of this section.
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WARNING
3
Used engine oil may cause irri-
tation or cancer of the skin if left
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in contact with the skin for pro-
Checking the engine oil level
If it is near or at L, add enough oil to
longed periods of time. Used
bring the level to F. Do not overfill.
engine oil contains chemicals
1. Be sure the vehicle is on level
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that have caused cancer in lab-
ground.
oratory animals. Always protect
2. Start the engine and allow it to
Use only the specified engine oil.
your skin by washing your
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(Refer to “Recommended Lubricants”
reach normal operating tempera-
hands thoroughly with soap and
ture.
in section 8.)
warm water as soon as possible
3. Turn the engine off and wait for a
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after handling used oil.
few minutes (about 5 minutes) for
the oil to return to the oil pan.
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4. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean,
and re-insert it fully.
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5. Pull the dipstick out again and
check the level. The level should
be between F and L.
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Maintenance
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
The high-pressure cooling system
Checking the coolant level
(Continued)
has a reservoir filled with year-round
antifreeze coolant. The reservoir is
•
Even if the engine is not oper-
WARNING - Removing
ating, do not remove the radi-
filled at the factory.
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radiator cap
ator cap or the drain plug
Check the antifreeze protection and
•
Never attempt to remove the
while the engine and radiator
coolant level at least once a year, at
2
radiator cap while the engine
are hot. Hot coolant and steam
the beginning of the winter season,
is operating or hot. Doing so
may still blow out under pres-
and before traveling to a colder cli-
might lead to cooling system
sure, causing serious injury.
mate.
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and engine damage and could
result in serious personal
injury from escaping hot
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coolant or steam.
•
Turn the engine off and wait
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until it cools down. Even then,
use extreme care when
removing the radiator cap.
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Wrap a thick towel around it,
and turn it counterclockwise
slowly to the first stop. Step
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back while the pressure is
released from the cooling sys-
8
tem. When you are sure all the
pressure has been released,
press down on the cap, using
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a thick towel, and continue
turning counterclockwise to
remove it.
(Continued)
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Maintenance
Recommended engine coolant
For mixture percentage, refer to the
following table.
•
Use only soft
(de-mineralized)
water in the coolant mixture.
•
The engine in your vehicle has alu-
Mixture Percentage (volume)
1
minum engine parts and must be
Ambient
protected by an ethylene-glycol-
Temperature
Coolant
2
based coolant to prevent corrosion
Water
Full
Solution
and freezing.
OK
-15°C (5°F)
35
65
•
DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol
3
Low
-25°C (-13°F)
40
60
coolant or mix them with the spec-
ified coolant.
-35°C (-31°F)
50
50
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Do not use a solution that contains
-45°C (-49°F)
60
40
Check the condition and connections
more than 60% antifreeze or less
of all cooling system hoses and
than 35% antifreeze, which would
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heater hoses. Replace any swollen
reduce the effectiveness of the
or deteriorated hoses.
solution.
The coolant level should be filled
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between F and L marks on the side
of the coolant reservoir when the
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engine is cool.
If the coolant level is low, add enough
specified coolant to provide protec-
8
tion against freezing and corrosion.
Bring the level to F, but do not over-
fill. If frequent additions are required,
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see an Authorized Kia Dealer for a
cooling system inspection.
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Maintenance
Changing the coolant
Have coolant changed by an author-
ized Kia dealer according to the
1
Maintenance Schedule at the begin-
ning of this section.
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CAUTION
3
Put a thick cloth or fabric
around the radiator cap before
refilling the coolant in order to
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prevent the coolant from over-
flowing into engine parts such
as generator.
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WARNING
Do not remove the radiator cap
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when the engine and radiator
are hot. Scalding hot coolant
and steam may blow out under
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pressure. This could cause seri-
ous injury.
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Maintenance
BRAKES AND CLUTCH (IF EQUIPPED)
If the level is low, add fluid to the
MAX level. The level will fall with
WARNING
accumulated mileage. This is a nor-
In the event the brake system
mal condition associated with the
requires frequent additions of
1
wear of the brake linings. If the fluid
fluid, the vehicle should be
level is excessively low, have the
inspected by an Authorized Kia
brake system checked by an
Dealer.
2
Authorized Kia Dealer.
3
Use only the specified brake/clutch
WARNING
fluid.
(Refer to
“Recommended
When changing and adding
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Lubricants” in section 8.)
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brake/clutch fluid, handle it
Checking brake/clutch fluid
carefully. Do not let it come in
level
Never mix different types of fluid.
contact with your eyes. If
5
Check the fluid level in the reservoir
brake/clutch fluid should come
periodically. The fluid level should be
in contact with your eyes, imme-
6
between MAX and MIN marks on the
diately flush them with a large
side of the reservoir.
quantity of fresh tap water. Have
your eyes examined by a doctor
Before removing the reservoir cap
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as soon as possible.
and adding brake/clutch fluid, clean
the area around the reservoir cap
thoroughly to prevent brake/clutch
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fluid contamination.
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Maintenance
PARKING BRAKE
CAUTION
Do not allow brake/clutch fluid
to contact the vehicle's body
1
paint, as paint damage will
result. Brake/clutch fluid, which
2
has been exposed to open air
for an extended time should
never be used as its quality can-
3
not be guaranteed. It should be
thrown out. Don't put in the
wrong kind of fluid. For exam-
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ple, just a few drops of mineral-
Checking the parking brake
based oil, such as engine oil, in
5
your brake clutch system can
Check the stroke of the parking
damage brake clutch system
brake by counting the number of
parts.
“clicks’’ heard while fully applying it
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from the released position. Also, the
parking brake alone should securely
hold the vehicle on a fairly steep
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grade. If the stroke is more or less
than specified, have the parking
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brake adjusted by an Authorized Kia
Dealer.
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Stroke : 7~8 “clicks’’ at a force of 20 kg
(44 lbs, 196 N).
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Maintenance
POWER STEERING
In the event the power steering sys-
Power steering hose
tem requires frequent addition of
Check the connections for oil leaks,
fluid, the vehicle should be inspected
severe damage and the twists in the
by an Authorized Kia Dealer.
power steering hose before driving.
1
CAUTION
2
•
To avoid damage to the power
steering pump, do not operate
the vehicle for prolonged peri-
3
ods with a low power steering
fluid level.
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•
Never start the engine when
Checking the power steering
the reservoir tank is empty.
fluid level
5
•
When adding fluid, be careful
With the vehicle on level ground,
that dirt does not get into the
check the fluid level in the power
tank.
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steering reservoir periodically. The
•
Too little fluid can make the
fluid should be between MAX and
steering wheel heavier or
MIN marks on the side of the reser-
strange noise can be generat-
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voir at the normal temperature.
ed.
Before adding power steering fluid,
•
The use of the non-specified
thoroughly clean the area around the
8
fluid could reduce the effec-
reservoir cap to prevent power steer-
tiveness of the power steering
ing fluid contamination.
wheel and cause damage to it.
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If the level is low, add fluid to the
MAX level.
Use only the specified power steer-
ing fluid. (Refer to "Recommended
Lubricants" in section 8.)
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Maintenance
MANUAL TRANSAXLE
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
(IF EQUIPPED)
(IF EQUIPPED)
2. After the transaxle is warmed up
sufficiently
(fluid
temperature
Changing the manual
70~80 °C (158~176 °F)), for exam-
transaxle fluid
ple by 10 minutes usual driving,
1
Have manual transaxle fluid checked
shift the selector lever through all
and changed by an authorized Kia
positions then place the selector
2
dealer according to the Maintenance
lever in N
(Neutral) or P
(Park)
Schedule at the beginning of this
position.
section.
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Checking the automatic
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transaxle fluid level
The automatic transaxle fluid level
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should be checked regularly.
Keep the vehicle on the level ground
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with the parking brake applied and
check the fluid level according to the
following procedure.
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1. Place the selector lever in N
(Neutral) position and confirm the
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engine is running at normal idle
speed.
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Maintenance
✽ NOTICE
WARNING - Transaxle
“COLD (C)” scale is for reference
fluid
only and should NOT be used to
The transaxle fluid level should
determine transaxle fluid level.
1
be checked when the engine is at
normal operating temperature.
✽ NOTICE
2
This means that the engine, radi-
ator, radiator hose and exhaust
New automatic transaxle fluid
should be red. The red dye is added
system etc., are very hot.
3
Exercise great care not to burn
so the assembly plant can identify it
as automatic transaxle fluid and dis-
yourself during this procedure.
tinguish it from engine oil or
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antifreeze. The red dye, which is not
3. Confirm that the fluid level is in
an indicator of fluid quality, is not
“HOT” range on the level gauge. If
CAUTION
permanent. As the vehicle is driven,
5
the fluid level is lower, add the
• Low fluid level causes
the automatic transaxle fluid will
specified fluid from the fill hole. If
transaxle slippage. Overfilling
begin to look darker. The color may
the fluid level is higher, drain the
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can cause foaming, loss of fluid
eventually appear light brown.
fluid from the drain hole.
and transaxle malfunction.
Therefore, have an Authorized Kia
4. If the fluid level is checked in cold
dealer change the automatic
• The use of a non-specified fluid
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condition
(fluid temperature
20~
transaxle fluid according to the
could result in transaxle mal-
30 °C (68~86 °F) add the fluid to
Scheduled Maintenance at the
function and failure.
“COLD (C)” line and then recheck
beginning of this section.
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the fluid level according to the
above step 2.
Changing the automatic
WARNING - Parking brake
transaxle fluid
9
To avoid sudden movement of
Have automatic transaxle fluid
the vehicle, apply parking brake
changed by an authorized Kia dealer
and depress the brake pedal
according to the Maintenance
before moving the shift lever.
Schedule at the beginning of this
section.
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Maintenance
LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS
Body lubrication
WARNING
All moving points of the body, such
•
Do not use radiator coolant or
as door hinges, hood hinges, and
1
antifreeze in the washer fluid
locks, should be lubricated each time
reservoir.
the engine oil is changed. Use a non-
•
Radiator coolant can severely
freezing lubricant on locks during
2
obscure visibility
when
cold weather.
sprayed on the windshield
Make sure the engine hood second-
3
and may cause loss of vehicle
ary latch keeps the hood from open-
control or damage to paint
ing when the primary latch is
and body trim.
released.
4
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Windshield washer fluid
Checking the washer fluid
agents contain some amounts
level
of alcohol and can be flamma-
5
ble under certain circum-
The reservoir is translucent so that
stances. Do not allow sparks
you can check the level with a quick
6
or flame to contact the washer
visual inspection.
fluid or the washer fluid reser-
Check the fluid level in the washer
voir. Damage to the vehicle or
7
fluid reservoir and add fluid if neces-
it's occupants could occur.
sary. Plain water may be used if
•
Windshield washer fluid is
washer fluid is not available.
8
poisonous to humans and ani-
However, use washer solvent with
mals. Do not drink and avoid
antifreeze characteristics in cold cli-
contacting windshield washer
mates to prevent freezing.
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fluid. Serious injury or death
could occur.
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Maintenance
AIR CLEANER
CAUTION
• Do not drive with the air clean-
er removed; this will result in
1
excessive engine wear.
• Driving without an air cleaner
2
encourages backfiring, which
could cause a fire in the
engine compartment.
3
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Element cleaning
This element may be air cleaned or
5
replaced, depending on its condition.
Unless it is very dirty, merely shake it
to remove foreign particles. Each
6
time this filter is inspected, wipe the
inside of the air cleaner housing and
7
cover with a damp cloth. If the vehi-
cle is operated in extremely dusty or
sandy areas, clean or replace this
8
element more often than at the usual
recommended intervals.
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Maintenance
CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER (IF EQUIPPED)
The climate control air filter should
Outside air
be replaced every 15,000 km. If the
vehicle is operated in the severely
Recirculated
air-polluted cities or on dusty rough
1
air
roads for a long periods, it should be
inspected more frequently and
2
replaced earlier.
3
Blower
Heater core
Climate control
Evaporator
air filter
core
4
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The climate control air filter installed
behind the glove box filters the dust
5
or other pollutants that come into the
vehicle from the outside through the
6
heating and air conditioning system.
If dust or other pollutants accumulate
in the filter over a period of time, the
7
air flow from the air vents may
decrease, resulting in moisture accu-
mulation on the inside of the wind-
8
shield even when the outside (fresh)
are position is selected. If this hap-
pens, have the climate control air fil-
9
ter replaced by an Authorized Kia
Dealer.
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Maintenance
WIPER BLADES
Contamination of either the wind-
Windshield wiper blade
shield or the wiper blades with for-
replacement
eign matter can reduce the effective-
When the wipers no longer clean
ness of the windshield wipers.
adequately, the blades may be worn
1
Common sources of contamination
or cracked, and require replacement.
are insects, tree sap, and hot wax
treatments used by some commer-
2
cial car washes. If the blades are not
CAUTION
wiping properly, clean both the win-
To prevent damage to the wiper
3
dow and the blades with a good
arms or other components, do
cleaner or mild detergent, and rinse
not attempt to move the wipers
thoroughly with clean water.
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manually.
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Wiper blade maintenance
CAUTION
✽ NOTICE
5
To prevent damage to the wiper
CAUTION
Commercial hot waxes applied by
blades, do not use gasoline,
The use of a non-specified
automatic car washes have been
kerosene, paint thinner, or other
6
wiper blade could result in
known to make the windshield diffi-
solvents on or near them.
wiper malfunction and failure.
cult to clean.
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