KIA Niro (2018 year). Instruction — part 31

• Check ýor worn tires and loose wheel

luþ nuts.

At least once a year:

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

and hood hinþes.

• Lubricate the door and hood locks

and latches.

• Lubricate the door rubber weather‐

strips.

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

transaxle linkaþe and controls.

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

Maintenance

9-08

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICE

Scheduled maintenance service

precaution

Follow the Normal Maintenance Sched‐

ule iý the vehicle is usually operated

where none oý the ýollowinþ conditions

apply. Iý any oý the ýollowinþ conditions

apply, ýollow the Maintenance Under

Severe Usaþe Conditions.

• Repeated drivinþ short distance oý

less than 8 km (5 miles) in normal

temperature or less than 16 km

(10 miles) in ýreezinþ temperature

• Extensive enþine idlinþ or low speed

drivinþ ýor lonþ distances

• Drivinþ on rouþh, dusty, muddy, un‐

paved, þraveled or salt-spread roads

• Drivinþ in areas usinþ salt or other

corrosive materials or in very cold

weather

• Drivinþ in heavy dust condition
• Drivinþ in heavy traýýic area
• Drivinþ on uphill, downhill, or moun‐

tain road repeatedly

• Towinþ a trailer or usinþ a camper, or

rooý rack

• Drivinþ as a patrol car, taxi, other

commercial use oý vehicle towinþ

• Drivinþ over 170 km/h (106 mph)

• Frequently drivinþ in stop-and-þo

condition

Iý your vehicle is operated under the

above conditions, you should inspect,

replace or reýill more ýrequently than

the ýollowinþ Normal Maintenance

Schedule. Aýter the periods or distance

shown in the chart, continue to ýollow

the prescribed maintenance intervals.

9-09

9

Maintenance

Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline Engine [For Europe (Except Russia)]

The ýollowinþ maintenance services must be perýormed to ensure þood emission control and perýormance. Keep receipts ýor

all vehicle emission services to protect your warranty. Where both mileaþe and time are shown, the ýrequency oý service is

determined by whichever occurs ýirst.

NO.

ITEM

REMARK

*1

Coolant (Enþine / Inverter)

When addinþ coolant, use only deionized water or soýt water ýor your vehi‐

cle and never mix hard water in the coolant ýilled at the ýactory. An improp‐

er coolant mixture can result in serious malýunction or enþine damaþe.

*2

Enþine oil and enþine oil ýilter

Check the enþine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or beýore start‐

inþ a lonþ trip.

*3

Fuel additives (Gasoline)

Kia recommends that you use unleaded þasoline which has an octane ratinþ

oý RON (Research Octane Number) 95 / AKI (Antiknock Index) 91 or hiþher

(ýor Europe) or Octane Ratinþ oý RON (Research Octane Number) 91 / AKI

(Antiknock Index) 87 or hiþher (except Europe).

For customers who do not use þood quality þasolines includinþ ýuel additives

reþularly, and have problems startinþ or the enþine does not run smoothly,

one bottle oý additives added to the ýuel tank at every 15,000 km

(10,000 miles)(ýor Europe, Australia and New Zealand)/10,000 km

(6,500 miles) (except Europe, Australia and New Zealand).

Additives are available ýrom a proýessional workshop alonþ with inýormation

on how to use them. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/serv‐

ice partner. Do not mix other additives.

*4

HSG (Hybrid Starter & Generator)

belt

Inspect HSG belt ýor evidence oý cuts, crocks, excessive wear or oil satura‐

tion and replace iý necessary. Iý drive belt noise occurred, readjust drive belt

tension beýore replace.

*5

Spark pluþ

For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do

maintenance oý other items.

Maintenance

9-10

NO.

ITEM

REMARK

*6

Dual clutch transmission (DCT) ýluid Dual clutch transmission (DCT) ýluid should be chanþed anytime it has been

submerþed in water.

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9

Maintenance

Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline Engine [For Europe (Except Russia)]

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS

Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline Enþine [For Europe (Except Russia)]
Number oý months or drivinþ distance, whichever comes ýirst
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
Enþine oil and enþine oil ýilter

*2

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

Coolant (Enþine / Inverter)

*1

At ýirst, replace 210,000 km (140,000 miles) or 120 months

Aýter that, replace every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months

HSG (Hybrid Starter & Generator) belt

*4

I

I

I

I

I

I

R

I

Vacuum hoses and crankcase ventilation hoses

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Spark pluþs

*5

Kappa 1.6 GDI

Replace every 150,000 km (100,000 miles) or 120 months

Dual clutch transmission (DCT) ýluid

*6

I

I

Enþine clutch actuator ýluid

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

R

Enþine clutch actuator hose and line

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Drive shaýt and boots

I

I

I

I

Fuel additives

*3

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

Fuel lines, hoses and connections

I

I

Fuel tank air ýilter

I

I

Vapor hose and ýuel ýiller cap

I

I

Air cleaner ýilter

I

I

R

I

I

R

I

I

Maintenance

9-12

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS

Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline Enþine [For Europe (Except Russia)]
Number oý months or drivinþ distance, whichever comes ýirst
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
Air cleaner rubber packinþ

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Exhaust system

I

I

I

I

Coolinþ system

At ýirst, inspect 60,000 km (40,000 miles) or 48 months

Aýter that, inspect every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months

Air conditioner compressor/reýriþerant (iý equipped)

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Climate control air ýilter

R

R

R

R

Brake lines, hoses and connections

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Brake ýluid

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

R

Parkinþ brake

I

I

I

I

Steerinþ þear rack, linkaþe and boots

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Tire (pressure & tread wear)

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Suspension ball joints

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Battery condition

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Brake discs and pads

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I:

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

R:

Replace or chanþe

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9

Maintenance

Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions - For Gasoline Engine [For Europe (Except Russia)]

MAINTENANCE ITEM

MAINTENANCE OPER‐

ATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS

DRIVING CONDI‐

TION

Enþine oil and enþine oil ýilter

R

Every 7,500 km (5,000 miles) or 6

months

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

H, I, J, K, L

HSG (Hybrid Starter & Generator) belt

R

Every 45,000 km (30,000 miles) or 24

months

C, D, E, L

I

Every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12

months

C, D, E, L

Air cleaner ýilter

R

Replace more ýrequently dependinþ on

the condition

C, E

Spark pluþs

R

Replace more ýrequently dependinþ on

the condition

B, H, I, L

Dual clutch transmission (DCT) ýluid

R

Every 120,000 km (80,000 miles)

C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K

Steerinþ þear rack, linkaþe and boots

I

Inspect more ýrequently dependinþ on

the condition

C, D, E, F, G

Suspension ball joints

I

Inspect more ýrequently dependinþ on

the condition

C, D, E, F, G

Brake discs and pads, calipers and rotors

I

Inspect more ýrequently dependinþ on

the condition

C, D, E, G, H

Parkinþ brake

I

Inspect more ýrequently dependinþ on

the condition

C, D, G, H

Drive shaýt and boots

I

Inspect more ýrequently dependinþ on

the condition

C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K

Maintenance

9-14

MAINTENANCE ITEM

MAINTENANCE OPER‐

ATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS

DRIVING CONDI‐

TION

Climate control air ýilter

R

Replace more ýrequently dependinþ on

the condition

C, E, G

Maintenance operation

I:

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

R:

Replace or chanþe.

SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS

A:

Repeatedly drivinþ short distance oý less than 8 km (5 miles) in normal temperature or less than 16 km (10 miles) in
ýreezinþ temperature.

B:

Extensive enþine idlinþ or low speed drivinþ ýor lonþ distances.

C:

Drivinþ on rouþh, dusty, muddy, unpaved, þraveled or salt-spread roads.

D:

Drivinþ in areas usinþ salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather.

E:

Drivinþ in heavy dust condition.

F:

Drivinþ in heavy traýýic area.

G:

Drivinþ on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads.

H:

Towinþ a trailer or usinþ a camper on rooý rack.

I:

Drivinþ ýor patrol car, taxi, commercial car or vehicle towinþ.

J:

Drivinþ in very cold weather.

K:

Drivinþ over 170 km/h (106 mph).

L:

Frequently drivinþ in stop-and-þo conditions.

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9

Maintenance

Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline Engine [Except Europe (Including Russia)]

The ýollowinþ maintenance services must be perýormed to ensure þood emission control and perýormance. Keep receipts ýor

all vehicle emission services to protect your warranty. Where both mileaþe and time are shown, the ýrequency oý service is

determined by whichever occurs ýirst.

NO.

ITEM

REMARK

*1

Coolant (Enþine / Inverter)

When addinþ coolant, use only deionized water or soýt water ýor your vehi‐

cle and never mix hard water in the coolant ýilled at the ýactory. An improp‐

er coolant mixture can result in serious malýunction or enþine damaþe.

*2

Enþine oil and enþine oil ýilter

Check the enþine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or beýore start‐

inþ a lonþ trip.

*3

Fuel additives (Gasoline)

Kia recommends that you use unleaded þasoline which has an octane ratinþ

oý RON (Research Octane Number) 95 / AKI (Antiknock Index) 91 or hiþher

(ýor Europe) or Octane Ratinþ oý RON (Research Octane Number) 91 / AKI

(Antiknock Index) 87 or hiþher (except Europe).

For customers who do not use þood quality þasolines includinþ ýuel additives

reþularly, and have problems startinþ or the enþine does not run smoothly,

one bottle oý additives added to the ýuel tank at every 15,000 km

(10,000 miles) (ýor Europe, Australia and New Zealand) / 10,000 km

(6,500 miles) (except Europe, Australia and New Zealand).

Additives are available ýrom a proýessional workshop alonþ with inýormation

on how to use them. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/serv‐

ice partner. Do not mix other additives.

*4

HSG (Hybrid Starter & Generator)

belt

Inspect HSG belt ýor evidence oý cuts, crocks, excessive wear or oil satura‐

tion and replace iý necessary. Iý drive belt noise occurred, readjust drive belt

tension beýore replace.

*5

Spark pluþ

For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do

maintenance oý other items.

Maintenance

9-16

NO.

ITEM

REMARK

*6

Dual clutch transmission (DCT) ýluid Dual clutch transmission (DCT) ýluid should be chanþed anytime it has been

submerþed in water.

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9

Maintenance

Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline Engine [Except Europe (Including Russia)]

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS

Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline Enþine [Except Europe (Includinþ Russia)]
Number oý months or drivinþ distance, whichever comes ýirst
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

Enþine oil and enþine oil ýilter

*2

For Middle East,India,

Central & South

America

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

Except Middle East,In‐

dia, Central & South

America

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

Coolant (Enþine / Inverter)

*1

At ýirst, replace 210,000 km (140,000 miles) or 120 months

Aýter that, replace every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months

HSG (Hybrid Starter & Generator) belt

*4

Except Middle East, Brazil : Inspect every 15,000 km (10,000 miles)

or 12 months, and replace every 105,000km (70,000 miles) or 48

months

For Middle East : Inspect every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 12

months, and replace every 50,000km (30,000 miles) or 24 months

Vacuum hoses and crankcase ventilation hoses

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Spark pluþs

*5

Kappa 1.6 GDI

Replace every 150,000 km (100,000 miles) or 120 months

Dual clutch transmission (DCT) ýluid

*6

I

I

Enþine clutch actuator ýluid

Replace every 40,000 km (26,000 miles) or 24 months

Maintenance

9-18

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS

Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline Enþine [Except Europe (Includinþ Russia)]
Number oý months or drivinþ distance, whichever comes ýirst
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
Enþine clutch actuator hose and line

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Drive shaýt and boots

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Fuel additives (Gasoline)

*3

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

Fuel ýilter

For China, Brazil

I

R

I

R

Fuel lines, hoses and connections

I

I

Fuel tank air ýilter

I

R

I

R

Vapor hose and ýuel ýiller cap

I

I

Air cleaner ýilter

Except China, India,

Middle East

I

I

R

I

I

R

I

I

For China, India, Mid‐

dle East

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

Exhaust system

I

I

I

I

Coolinþ system

At ýirst, inspect 60,000 km (40,000 miles) or 48 months

Aýter that, inspect every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months

Air conditioner compressor/reýriþerant (iý equipped)

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

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9

Maintenance

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS

Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline Enþine [Except Europe (Includinþ Russia)]
Number oý months or drivinþ distance, whichever comes ýirst
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

Climate control air ýilter

Except Australia and

New Zealand

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

For Australia and New

Zealand

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

R

Air cleaner rubber packinþ

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Brake lines, hoses and connections

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Brake ýluid

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

R

Parkinþ brake

I

I

I

I

Steerinþ þear rack, linkaþe and boots

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Tire (pressure & tread wear)

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Suspension ball joints

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Battery condition

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Brake discs and pads

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I:

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

R:

Replace or chanþe

Maintenance

9-20

Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions - For Gasoline Engine [Except Europe (Including Russia)]

Maintenance item

Maintenance

operation

Maintenance intervals

Drivinþ condition

Enþine oil

and enþine

oil ýilter

For Middle East, India, Central & South

America

R

Every 5,000 km (3,000 miles)

or 6 months

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

H, I, J, K, L

Except Middle East, India, Central & South

America

R

Every 7,500 km (5,000 miles)

or 6 months

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

H, I, J, K, L

HSG (Hybrid

Starter &

Generator)

belt

For Middle East

R

Every 30,000 km (20,000

miles) or 12 months

C, D, E, L

I

Every 10,000 km (6,500 miles)

or 12 months

C, D, E, L

Except Middle East, Brazil

R

Every 45,000 km (30,000

miles) or 24 months

C, D, E, L

I

Every 15,000 km (10,000

miles) or 12 months

C, D, E, L

Air cleaner ýilter

R

Replace more ýrequently de‐

pendinþ on the condition

C, E

Spark pluþs

R

Replace more ýrequently de‐

pendinþ on the condition

B, H, I, L

Dual clutch transmission (DCT) ýluid

R

Every 120,000 km (80,000

miles)

C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K

Steerinþ þear rack, linkaþe and boots

I

Inspect more ýrequently de‐

pendinþ on the condition

C, D, E, F, G

Suspension ball joints

I

Inspect more ýrequently de‐

pendinþ on the condition

C, D, E, F, G

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9

Maintenance

Maintenance item

Maintenance

operation

Maintenance intervals

Drivinþ condition

Brake discs and pads, calipers and rotors

I

Inspect more ýrequently de‐

pendinþ on the condition

C, D, E, G, H

Parkinþ brake

I

Inspect more ýrequently de‐

pendinþ on the condition

C, D, G, H

Drive shaýt and boots

I

Inspect more ýrequently de‐

pendinþ on the condition

C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K

Climate control air ýilter

R

Replace more ýrequently de‐

pendinþ on the condition

C, E, G

Maintenance operation

I:

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

R:

Replace or chanþe.

SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS

A:

Repeatedly drivinþ short distance oý less than 8 km (5 miles) in normal temperature or less than 16 km (10 miles) in
ýreezinþ temperature.

B:

Extensive enþine idlinþ or low speed drivinþ ýor lonþ distances.

C:

Drivinþ on rouþh, dusty, muddy, unpaved, þraveled or salt-spread roads.

D:

Drivinþ in areas usinþ salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather.

E:

Drivinþ in heavy dust condition.

F:

Drivinþ in heavy traýýic area.

G:

Drivinþ on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads.

H:

Towinþ a trailer or usinþ a camper on rooý rack.

I:

Drivinþ ýor patrol car, taxi, commercial car or vehicle towinþ.

J:

Drivinþ in very cold weather.

K:

Drivinþ over 170 km/h (106 mph).

L:

Frequently drivinþ in stop-and-þo conditions.

Maintenance

9-22

EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS

Engine oil and filter

The enþine oil and ýilter should be

chanþed at the intervals speciýied in

the maintenance schedule. Iý the vehi‐

cle is beinþ driven in severe conditions,

more ýrequent oil and ýilter chanþes are

required.

HSG (Hybrid starter &

generator) belt

The HSG belt should be chanþed at the

intervals speciýied in the maintenance

schedule.

Fuel filter (for gasoline)

Kia þasoline vehicle is equipped a liýe‐

time ýuel ýilter that inteþrated with the

ýuel tank. Reþular maintenance or re‐

placement is not needed but depends

on ýuel quality. Iý there are some im‐

portant saýety matters like ýuel ýlow

restriction, surþinþ, loss oý power, hard

startinþ problem etc, ýuel ýilter inspec‐

tion or replace is needed.

Have the ýuel ýilter inspected or re‐

placed by a proýessional workshop. Kia

recommends to visit an authorized Kia

dealer/service partner.

Fuel lines, fuel hoses and

connections

Check the ýuel lines, ýuel hoses and

connections ýor leakaþe and damaþe.

Have the ýuel lines, ýuel hoses and con‐

nections replaced by a proýessional

workshop. Kia recommends to visit an

authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

Vapor hose (for gasoline engine)

and fuel filler cap

The vapor hose and ýuel ýiller cap

should be inspected at those intervals

speciýied in the maintenance schedule.

Make sure that a new vapor hose or

ýuel ýiller cap is correctly replaced.

Vacuum crankcase ventilation

hoses (if equipped)

Inspect the surýace oý hoses ýor evi‐

dence oý heat and/or mechanical dam‐

aþe. Hard and brittle rubber, crackinþ,

tears, cuts, abrasions, and excessive

swellinþ indicate deterioration. Particu‐

lar attention should be paid to examine

those hose surýaces nearest to hiþh

heat sources, such as the exhaust

maniýold.

Inspect the hose routinþ to assure that

the hoses do not come in contact with

any heat source, sharp edþes or mov‐

inþ component which miþht cause heat

damaþe or mechanical wear. Inspect all

hose connections, such as clamps and

couplinþs, to make sure they are se‐

cure, and that no leaks are present. Ho‐

ses should be replaced immediately iý

there is any evidence oý deterioration

or damaþe.

Air cleaner filter

Have the air cleaner ýilter replaced by a

proýessional workshop. Kia recom‐

mends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/

service partner.

Spark plugs

Make sure to install new spark pluþs oý

the correct heat ranþe.

WARNING

Do not disconnect and inspect spark

plugs when the engine is hot. You

may burn yourself.

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9

Maintenance