KIA Sedona (2018 year). Instruction — part 32

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Maintenance

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

(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)

❑

Replace coolant
(First, 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 120 months after
that, every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 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.

120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 96 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)

Maintenance

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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

127,500 miles (204,000 km) or 102 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.

135,000 miles (216,000 km) or 108 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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Maintenance

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

142,500 miles (228,000 km) or 114 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.

(Continued)

❑

Add fuel additive *

1

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

❈

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

replace.

Maintenance

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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

No check, No service required

❑

Automatic transaxle fluid

150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 120 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)

(Continued)

(Continued)

❑

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 air cleaner filter

❑

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

❑

Replace coolant
(First, 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 120 months after
that, every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 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

MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS

The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under severe driving conditions. Refer
to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary

MAINTENANCE ITEM

MAINTENANCE

OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS

DRIVING

CONDITION

ENGINE OIL AND FILTER

R

EVERY 3,750 MILES (6,000 KM) OR 6

MONTHS

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

H, I, J, K

AIR CLEANER FILTER

R

MORE FREQUENTLY

C, E

SPARK PLUGS

R

MORE FREQUENTLY

A, B, H, I, K

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID

R

EVERY 60,000 MILES (96,000 KM)

A, C, E, F, G, I

FRONT BRAKE DISC/PADS AND
CALIPERS

I

MORE FREQUENTLY

C, D, G, H

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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 materi-

als or in very cold weather

E - Driving in heavy dust condition
F - Driving in heavy traffic area
G- Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road
H - Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack
I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or

vehicle towing

J - Driving over 106 mph (170 km/h)
K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions

MAINTENANCE ITEM

MAINTENANCE

OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS

DRIVING

CONDITION

REAR BRAKE DISC/PADS

I

MORE FREQUENTLY

C, D, G, F

PARKING BRAKE

I

MORE FREQUENTLY

C, D, G, H

STEERING GEAR BOX, LINKAGE &
BOOTS/LOWER ARM BALL JOINT AND
UPPER ARM BALL JOINT

I

MORE FREQUENTLY

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

DRIVE SHAFTS AND BOOTS

I

EVERY 7,500 MILES (12,000 KM) OR 6

MONTHS

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

CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER (FOR
EVAPORATOR AND BLOWER UNIT)

R

MORE FREQUENTLY

C, E

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Maintenance

EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS

Engine oil and filter

The engine oil and filter should be
changed at the intervals specified in
the maintenance schedule. If the car
is being driven in severe conditions,
more frequent oil and filter changes
are required.

Drive belts

Inspect all drive belts for evidence of
cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oil
saturation and replace if necessary.

Fuel filter (cartridge)

A clogged filter can limit the speed at
which the vehicle may be driven,
damage the emission system and
cause multiple issues such as hard
starting. If an excessive amount of
foreign matter accumulates in the
fuel tank, the filter may require
replacement more frequently.
After installing a new filter, run the
engine for several minutes, and
check for leaks at the connections.
Fuel filters should be installed by an
authorized Kia dealer.

Fuel filter (for gasoline)

Kia gasoline vehicle is equipped a
lifetime fuel filter that integrated with
the fuel tank. Regular maintenance
or replacement is not needed but
depends on fuel quality. If there are
some important safety matters like
fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of
power, hard starting problem etc, fuel
filter inspection or replace is needed.
The fuel filter be Inspected or
replaced by an authorized Kia dealer.

Fuel lines, fuel hoses and con-
nections

Check the fuel lines, fuel hoses and
connections for leakage and dam-
age. Have an authorized Kia dealer
replace any damaged or leaking
parts immediately.

Vapor hose and fuel filler cap

The vapor hose and fuel filler cap
should be inspected at those inter-
vals specified in the maintenance
schedule. Make sure that a new
vapor hose or fuel filler cap is cor-
rectly replaced.

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Vacuum crankcase ventilation
hoses

Inspect the surface of hoses for evi-
dence of heat and/or mechanical
damage. Hard and brittle rubber,
cracking, tears, cuts, abrasions, and
excessive swelling indicate deterio-
ration. Particular attention should be
paid to examine those hose surfaces
nearest to high heat sources, such
as the exhaust manifold.
Inspect the hose routing to assure
that the hoses do not come in con-
tact with any heat source, sharp
edges or moving component which
might cause heat damage or
mechanical wear. Inspect all hose
connections, such as clamps and
couplings, to make sure they are
secure, and that no leaks are pres-
ent. Hoses should be replaced
immediately if there is any evidence
of deterioration or damage.

Air cleaner filter

A Genuine Kia air cleaner filter is
recommended when the filter is
replaced.

Spark plugs

Make sure to install new spark plugs
of the correct heat range.

Valve clearance

Inspect excessive valve noise and/or
engine vibration and adjust if neces-
sary. An authorized Kia dealer
should perform the operation.

Cooling system

Check cooling system components,
such as radiator, coolant reservoir,
hoses and connections for leakage
and damage. Replace any damaged
parts.

Coolant

The coolant should be changed at
the intervals specified in the mainte-
nance schedule.

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Maintenance

Automatic transaxle fluid

Automatic transaxle fluid does not
need to be checked under normal
usage conditions.
But in severe conditions, the fluid
should be changed at an authorized
Kia dealer in accordance to the
scheduled maintenance at the begin-
ning of this chapter.

✽

✽

NOTICE

Automatic transaxle fluid color is
basically red.
As the vehicle is driven, the auto-
matic transaxle fluid will begin to
look darker.
This a normal condition and you
should not judge the need to replace
the fluid based upon the changed
color.

The use of a non-specified fluid
could result in transaxle malfunction
and failure.
Use only specified automatic transaxle
fluid. (Refer to “Recommended lubri-
cants and capacities” in chapter 8.)

Brake hoses and lines

Visually check for proper installation,
chafing, cracks, deterioration and
any leakage. Replace any deteriorat-
ed or damaged parts immediately.

✽

✽

NOTICE

- NHTSA Safety

Corrosion Alert

NHTSA has warned all vehicle own-
ers of all brands that they must
maintain their vehicles in a manner
which will prevent brake hose and
brake line failures due to corrosion
when such vehicles are exposed to
winter road salt and related chemi-
cals. While serious corrosion condi-
tions typically only manifest them-
selves as safety issues after 7 years of
vehicle use, the corrosion process
starts immediately and thus under-
body cleaning maintenance must
commence from your vehicle's first
exposure to road salts and chemi-
cals. NHTSA urges vehicle owners to
take the following steps to prevent
corrosion:

(Continued)

CAUTION

Use only specified automatic
transaxle fluid. The use of a non-
specified fluid could result in a
transaxle malfunction and fail-
ure. (Refer to "Recommended
lubricants and capacities" in
section 8.)

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(Continued)
1. Wash the undercarriage of your

vehicle regularly throughout the
winter and do a thorough washing
in the spring to remove road salt
and other de-icing chemicals.

2. Monitor the brake system for

signs of corrosion by having regu-
lar professional inspections and
watching for signs of problems,
including loss of brake fluid,
unusual leaks and soft or spongy
feel in the brake pedal.

3. Replace the entire brake pipe

assembly if you find severe corro-
sion that causes scaling or flaking
of brake components.

Brake fluid

Check brake fluid level in the brake
fluid reservoir. The level should be
between “MIN” and “MAX” marks on
the side of the reservoir. Use only
hydraulic brake fluid conforming to
DOT 3 or DOT 4 specification.

Parking brake

Inspect the parking brake system
including the parking brake pedal or
lever and cables.

Brake discs, pads, calipers
and rotors

Check the pads for excessive wear,
discs for run out and wear, and
calipers for fluid leakage.

Suspension mounting bolts

Check the suspension connections
for looseness or damage. Retighten
to the specified torque.

Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/lower arm ball joint

With the vehicle stopped and engine
off, check for excessive free-play in
the steering wheel.
Check the linkage for bends or dam-
age. Check the dust boots and ball
joints for deterioration, cracks, or
damage. Replace any damaged
parts.

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Maintenance

Exhaust system

Visually inspect the exhaust pipes,
muffler and hangers for cracks, dete-
rioration, or damage. Start the
engine and listen carefully for any
exhaust gas leakage. Tighten con-
nections or replace parts as neces-
sary.

Drive shafts and boots

Check the drive shafts, boots and
clamps for cracks, deterioration, or
damage. Replace any damaged
parts and, if necessary, repack the
grease.

Air conditioning refrigerant

Check the air conditioning lines and
connections for leakage and dam-
age.

Power steering pump, belt and
hoses (if equipped)

Check the power steering pump and
hoses for leakage and damage.
Replace any damaged or leaking
parts immediately. Inspect the power
steering belt (or drive belt) for evi-
dence of cuts, cracks, excessive
wear, oiliness and proper tension.
Replace or adjust it if necessary.

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ENGINE OIL

Checking the engine oil level

1. Be sure the vehicle is on level

ground.

2. Start the engine and allow it to

reach normal operating tempera-
ture.

3. Turn the engine off and wait for a

few minutes (about 5 minutes) for
the oil to return to the oil pan.

4. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean,

and re-insert it fully.

5. Pull the dipstick out again and

check the level. The level should
be between F and L.

If it is near or at L, add enough oil to
bring the level to F. Do not overfill.

Use a funnel to help prevent oil
from being spilled on engine com-
ponents.
Use only the specified engine oil.
(Refer to “Recommended lubricants
and capacities” in chapter 8.)

WARNING

- Radiator

hose

Be very careful not to touch the
radiator hose when checking or
adding the engine oil as it may
be hot enough to burn you.

CAUTION -

Replacing
engine oil

Do not overfill the engine oil. It
may damage the engine.

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Maintenance

Changing the engine oil and
filter

Have engine oil and filter changed by
an authorized Kia dealer according
to the Maintenance Schedule at the
beginning of this chapter.

WARNING -

California

proposition 65

Engine oil contains chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects
and reproductive harm. Used
engine oil may cause irritation or
cancer of the skin if left in con-
tact with the skin for prolonged
periods of time. Always protect
your skin by washing your
hands thoroughly with soap and
warm water as soon as possible
after handling used oil.

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ENGINE COOLANT

The high-pressure cooling system
has a reservoir filled with year round
antifreeze coolant. The reservoir is
filled at the factory.
Check the antifreeze protection and
coolant level at least once a year, at
the beginning of the winter season,
and before traveling to a colder cli-
mate.

Checking the coolant level

• Turn the engine off and wait until it

cools down. Use extreme care
when removing the radiator cap.
Wrap a thick towel around it, and
turn it counterclockwise slowly to
the first stop. Step back while the
pressure is released from the cool-
ing system.
When you are sure all the pressure
has been released, press down on
the cap, using a thick towel, and
continue turning counterclockwise
to remove it.

• Even if the engine is not operating,

do not remove the radiator cap or
the drain plug while the engine and
radiator are hot. Hot coolant and
steam may still blow out under
pressure, causing serious injury.

WARNING

Removing radiator
cap

Never attempt to remove the
radiator cap while the engine is
operating or hot. Doing so
could result in serious personal
injury from escaping hot
coolant or steam.

CAUTION -

Radiator cap

Never attempt to remove the
radiator cap while the engine is
operating or hot. Doing so
might lead to cooling system
and engine damage.

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Maintenance

Check the condition and connections
of all cooling system hoses and
heater hoses. Replace any swollen
or deteriorated hoses.
The coolant level should be filled
between F and L marks on the side
of the coolant reservoir when the
engine is cool.
If the coolant level is low, add enough
specified coolant to provide protec-
tion against freezing and corrosion.
Bring the level to F, but do not over-
fill. If frequent additions are required,
see an authorized Kia dealer for a
cooling system inspection.

Recommended engine coolant

• When adding coolant, use only

deionized water or soft water for
your vehicle and never mix hard
water in the coolant filled at the fac-
tory. An improper coolant mixture
can result in serious malfunction or
engine damage.

• The engine in your vehicle has alu-

minum engine parts and must be
protected by an ethylene-glycol-
based coolant to prevent corrosion
and freezing.

• DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol

coolant or mix them with the spec-
ified coolant.

• Do not use a solution that contains

more than 60% antifreeze or less
than 35% antifreeze, which would
reduce the effectiveness of the
solution.

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WARNING

- Cooling fan

Use caution when
working near the
blade of the cooling
fan.

The electric

motor (cooling fan) is

controlled by engine coolant
temperature, refrigerant pres-
sure and vehicle speed. it may
sometimes operate even when
the engine is not running.

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For mixture percentage, refer to the
following table.

Changing the coolant

Have the coolant changed by an
authorized Kia dealer according to
the Maintenance Schedule at the
beginning of this chapter.
Put a thick cloth around the radiator
cap before refilling the coolant in
order to prevent the coolant from
overflowing into engine parts such as
the alternator.

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Ambient

Temperature

Mixture Percentage

(volume)

Antifreeze

Water

5°F (-15°C)

35

65

-13°F (-25°C)

40

60

-31°F (-35°C)

50

50

-49°F (-45°C)

60

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WARNING

Radiator cap

Do not remove the radiator cap
when the engine and radiator
are hot. Scalding hot coolant
and steam may blow out under
pressure which may result in
serious injury.