KIA Optima Hybrid (2018 year). Instruction — part 26

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What to do in an emergency

When towing your vehicle in an
emergency without wheel dollies :
1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC

position.

2. Place the transaxle shift lever in N

(Neutral).

3. Release the parking brake.

Removable towing hook
(if equipped)

1. Open the trunk, and remove the

towing hook from the tool case.

2. Remove the hole cover pressing

the upper part of the cover on the
bumper.

CAUTION

- Towing gear

position

Failure to place the transaxle
shift lever in N (Neutral) may
cause internal damage to the
transaxle.

CAUTION

- Towing

• Do not tow the vehicle back-

wards with the front wheels on
the ground as this may cause
damage to the vehicle.

• Do not tow with sling-type

equipment. Use wheel lift or
flatbed equipment.

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3. Install the towing hook by turning it

clockwise into the hole until it is
fully secured.

4. Remove the towing hook and

install the cover after use.

Emergency towing

If towing is necessary, have it
done by an authorized Kia dealer
or a commercial tow truck service.

If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or
chain secured to the emergency tow-
ing hook under the front (or rear) of
the vehicle. Use extreme caution
when towing the vehicle. A driver
must be in the vehicle to steer it and
operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done
only on hard-surfaced roads for a
short distance and at low speed.
Also, the wheels, axles, power train,
steering and brakes must all be in
good condition.
• Do not use the tow hooks to pull a

vehicle out of mud, sand or other
conditions from which the vehicle
cannot be driven out under its own
power.

• Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than

the vehicle doing the towing.

• The drivers of both vehicles should

communicate with each other fre-
quently.

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What to do in an emergency

• Attach a towing strap to the tow

hook.

• Use only a cable or chain specifical-

ly intended for use in towing vehi-
cles. Securely fasten the cable or
chain to the towing hook provided.

• Before emergency towing, check if

the hook is not broken or damaged.

• Fasten the towing cable or chain

securely to the hook.

• Do not jerk the hook. Apply it

steadily and with even force.

• To avoid damaging the hook, do not

pull from the side or at a vertical
angle. Always pull straight ahead.

• Use a towing strap less than 16

feet (5 m) long. Attach a white or
red cloth (about 12 inches (30 cm)
wide) in the middle of the strap for
easy visibility.

• Drive carefully so that the towing

strap is not loosened during tow-
ing.

CAUTION

Using a portion of the vehicle
other than the tow hooks for
towing may damage the body of
your vehicle.

WARNING

- Emergency

Towing Precautions

Use extreme caution when tow-
ing the vehicle.
• Avoid sudden starts or erratic

driving maneuvers which
would place excessive stress
on the emergency towing hook
and towing cable or chain. The
hook and towing cable or
chain may break and cause
serious injury or damage.

• If the disabled vehicle is

unable to be moved, do not
forcibly continue the towing.
We recommend that you con-
tact an authorized Kia dealer
or a commercial tow truck
service for assistance.

• Tow the vehicle as straight

ahead as possible.

• Keep away from the vehicle

during towing.

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Emergency towing precautions

• Turn the ignition switch to ACC so

the steering wheel isn’t locked.

• Place the transaxle shift lever in N

(Neutral).

• Release the parking bake.
• Press the brake pedal with more

force than normal since you will
have reduced brake performance.

• More steering effort will be

required because the power steer-
ing system will be disabled.

• If you are driving down a long hill,

the brakes may overheat and brake
performance will be reduced. Stop
often and let the brakes cool off.

• If the car is being towed with all

four wheels on the ground, it can
be towed only from the front. Be
sure that the transaxle is in neutral.
Be sure the steering is unlocked by
placing the ignition switch in the
ACC position. A driver must be in
the towed vehicle to operate the
steering and brakes.

CAUTION

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Automatic
transaxle

• To avoid serious damage to

the automatic transaxle, limit
the vehicle speed to 10 mph
(15 km/h) and drive less than 1
mile (1.5 km) when towing.

• Before towing, check the auto-

matic transaxle for fluid leaks
under your vehicle. If the auto-
matic transaxle fluid is leak-
ing, flatbed equipment or a
towing dolly must be used.

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IF AN ACCIDENT OCCURS

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NOTICE

Any gas or electrolyte leakage from
your vehicle is not only poisonous
but also flammable. Upon witness-
ing one of those, open the windows,
and remain a safe distance from the
vehicle out of the road. Immediately
contact an authorized Kia dealer
and advise them that a hybrid vehi-
cle is involved.

• If you need towing, refer to

"Towing" in the previous pages.

• When the vehicle is severely dam-

aged, remain a safe distance of 50
feet (15 meter) or more between
your vehicle and other
vehicles/flammables.

• If a small scale fire occurs, use a

fire extinguisher (ABC, BC) that is
meant for electrical fires.
If it is impossible to extinguish the
fire in the early stage, remain a
safe distance from the vehicle and
immediately call 911. Also, advise
them that a hybrid vehicle is
involved.
If the fire spreads to the high volt-
age battery, large amount of water
is needed to put out the fire.
Using small amount of water or fire
extinguishers not meant for electri-
cal fires could cause serious injury
or death from electrical shocks.

WARNING

- High voltage

components

• For your safety, do not touch

high voltage cables, connec-
tors and package modules.
High voltage components are
orange in color.

• Exposed cables or wires may

be visible inside or outside of
the vehicle. Never touch the
wires or cables, because an
electrical shock, an injury, or a
death may occur.

WARNING

- Submersion

in water

Do not touch your vehicle if it
has been submerged in water.
The high-voltage battery may
cause shock or may catch fire.
Immediately contact the author-
ities and advise them of the
condition of your vehicle and
that a hybrid vehicle is involved.

Maintenance

Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Maintenance services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

• Owner’s responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
• Owner maintenance precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

Owner maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

• Owner maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Scheduled maintenance service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . 8-20
Checking fluid levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23
Engine oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-24

• Checking the engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-24
• Changing the engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25

Engine maintenance mode (for Plug-in hybrid) . 8-26
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-27

• Checking the coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-27
• Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-28
• Inverter coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-28
• Recommended coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-29
• Changing the coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-30

Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-31

• Checking the brake fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-31

Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-32

• Checking the washer fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-32

Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-33

• Checking the parking brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-33

Air cleaner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-34

• Filter replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-34

Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-36

• Filter inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-36

Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38

• Blade inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38
• Blade replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-42

• For best battery service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-42
• Recharging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-43
• Reset items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-44

Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-45

• Tire care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-45
• Recommended cold tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . 8-45
• Tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-46
• Checking tire inflation pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-46
• Tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-47
• Wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-48
• Tire replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-49
• Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-49
• Tire traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-50
• Tire maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-50
• Tire sidewall labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-50

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• All season tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-57
• Summer tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-57
• Snow tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-57
• Tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-57
• Radial-ply tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-58
• Low aspect ratio tire(if equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-58

Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-60

• Inner panel fuse replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-61
• Engine compartment fuse replacement. . . . . . . . . . . 8-63
• Fuse/relay panel description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-66

Light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-80

• Bulb replacement precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-80
• Light bulb position (Front). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-81
• Light bulb position (Rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-81
• Light bulb position (Side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-82
• Headlamp (HID type) bulb replacement

(For Hybrid) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-82

• Headlamp (Low beam) bulb replacement

(For Hybrid) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-83

• Headlamp (High beam) bulb replacement

(For Hybrid) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-84

• Headlamp (Low/High beam,LED type)

bulb replacement (For Plug-in Hybrid) . . . . . . . . . 8-85

• Front turn signal lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . . . 8-85
• Position lamp + DRL (LED type) bulb replacement . . 8-86

• Side repeater lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-87
• Rear turn signal lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . 8-87
• Stop and tail lamp (LED type) bulb replacement . . 8-88
• Back-up lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-89
• License plate lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-90
• High mounted stop lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . . 8-90
• Map lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-91
• Vanity mirror lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . 8-91
• Room lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-92
• Personal lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-92
• Glove box lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-93
• Trunk lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-93

Appearance care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-94

• Exterior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-94
• Interior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-99

Emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-102

• Crankcase emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-102
• Evaporative emission control (including ORVR:

Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery) system . . . . 8-102

• Exhaust emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-103

California perchlorate notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-105

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT

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

1. Engine coolant reservoir

2. Engine oil filler cap

3. Engine oil dipstick

4. Brake fluid reservoir

5. Air cleaner

6. Fuse box

7. Inverter coolant reservoir

8. Radiator cap

9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir

Maintenance

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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
Kia dealer perform this work.
An authorized Kia dealer has factory-
trained technicians and genuine Kia
parts to service your vehicle proper-
ly. For expert advice and quality serv-
ice, see an authorized 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

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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
provided in your Warranty &
Consumer Information manual.

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 Kia dealer. An authorized
Kia dealer meets Kia’s high service
quality standards and receives tech-
nical support from Kia in order to pro-
vide you with a high level of service
satisfaction.

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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:

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• 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.

• 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 essen-
tial that you take these indicated
maintenance steps to ensure that
you protect yourself from unsafe
corrosion 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 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.

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
necklaces) and all neckties,
scarves,

and similar loose

clothing before getting near the
engine or cooling fans.

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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 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 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.

WARNING

When you open the engine
hood, turn the Hybrid system
off. If not, it may result in death
or serious injury because of the
high voltage flow.

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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

check the hood hinges.

• Lubricate the door and hood locks

and latches.

• Lubricate the door rubber weather-

strips.

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

transaxle linkage and controls.

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

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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.
• Repeatedly driving short distance

of less than 5miles (8 km) in nor-
mal temperature or less than 10
miles (16 km) in freezing tempera-
ture.

• 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 roads repeatedly.

• Towing a trailer or using a camper

on roof rack.

• Driving for patrol car, taxi, other

commercial use of vehicle towing.

• Driving over 106 mph (170 km/h).
• Frequently driving in stop-and-go

conditions.

If your vehicle is operated under the
above conditions, you should
inspect, replace or refill more fre-
quently than the following Normal
Maintenance Schedule. After 120
months or 150,000 miles continue to
follow the prescribed maintenance
intervals.

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Normal Maintenance Schedule

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

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Inspect air cleaner filter

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Inspect HSG belt *

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

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Inspect vacuum hose

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

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Add fuel additive *

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

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Rotate tire position (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km))

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
frequency of service is determined by whichever occurs first.

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

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Inspect air cleaner filter

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Inspect HSG belt *

3

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

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Inspect vacuum hose

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

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Add fuel additive *

4

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

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Rotate tire position (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km))

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

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Inspect air cleaner filter

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Inspect HSG belt *

3

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

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Inspect vacuum hose

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Inspect air conditioning refrigerant

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Inspect brake hoses and lines

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Inspect drive shafts and boots

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Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler

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Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers

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Inspect rear brake disc/pads

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

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Inspect suspension mounting bolts

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3

Inspect HSG belt for evidence of cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oil saturation
and replace if necessary. If HSG belt noise occurred, readjust HSG belt ten-
sion before replace.

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4

If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-
ommended. 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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Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.

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

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

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Add fuel additive *

4

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

❑

Rotate tire position (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km))

Maintenance

10

8

Normal Maintenance Schedule (CONT.)

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

❑

Inspect air cleaner filter

❑

Inspect HSG belt *

3

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

❑

Inspect vacuum hose

❑

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

❑

Add fuel additive *

4

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

❑

Rotate tire position (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km))

*

1

Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free but periodic inspec-
tion is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality.

*

3

Inspect HSG belt for evidence of cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oil saturation
and replace if necessary. If HSG belt noise occurred, readjust HSG belt ten-
sion before replace.

*

4

If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-
ommended. Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer along with
information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.

❈

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

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

❑

Inspect HSG belt *

3

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

❑

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 brake fluid

❑

Inspect fuel cap, fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections

❑

Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) *

1

❑

Inspect parking brake

❑

Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap

❑

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

❑

Replace air cleaner filter

❑

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

❑

Add fuel additive *

4

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

❑

Rotate tire position (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km))

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Maintenance

Normal Maintenance Schedule (CONT.)

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

❑

Inspect air cleaner filter

❑

Inspect HSG belt *

3

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

❑

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

❑

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

❑

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

❑

Add fuel additive *

4

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

❑

Rotate tire position (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km))

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

❑

Inspect air cleaner filter

❑

Inspect HSG belt *

3

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

❑

Inspect vacuum hose

❑

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

❑

Add fuel additive *

4

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

❑

Rotate tire position (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km))

*

3

Inspect HSG belt for evidence of cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oil saturation
and replace if necessary. If HSG belt noise occurred, readjust HSG belt ten-
sion before replace.

*

4

If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-
ommended. Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer along with
information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.

❈

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