maintenance KIA CERATO 2005 User Guide

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Scheduled maintenance serv- ice
Follow Normal Maintenance
Schedule if the vehicle is usually
operated where none of the following
conditions apply. If any of the following
conditions apply, follow Maintenance
Under Severe Usage Conditions.
Repeated short distance driving.
Driving in dusty conditions or
sandy areas.
Extensive use of brakes.
Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are being used.
Driving on rough or muddy roads.
Driving in mountainous areas.
Extended periods of idling or low speed operation.
Driving for a prolonged period in cold temperatures and/or extreme-
ly humid climates.
More than 50% driving in heavy city traffic during hot weather
above 32°C (90°F).If your vehicle is operated under the
above conditions, you shouldinspect, replace or refill more fre-quently than the following Normal
Maintenance Schedule. After 96month or 120,000 km (80,000 miles)continue to follow the prescribed maintenance intervals.
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR AUSTRALIA
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I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change. *1: Adjust alternator and power steering (and water pump drive belt) and air conditioner drive belt (if equipped).
Inspect and if necessary correct or replace.
*2 : Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km or before starting a long trip.
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALSNumber of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Km×1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
Drive belts *1
III IIIII
Engine oil and engine oil filter *2
RRR RRRRR
Engine timing belt I R
Air cleaner element I R I R I R I R
Spark plugs R R R R
Valve clearance
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap I I I I
Vacuum and crankcase ventilation hoses I I I IFuel filter
RR
Fuel lines and hoses I I I I I I I I
Inspect every 90,000 km or 48 months
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR AUSTRALIA (cont.)
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I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change. *3
: Inspect the cooling system every 500 km or before starting a long trip.
*4 : When adding coolant, use only a qualified coolant additive for your vehicle and never mix hard water in the
coolant filled at the factory. An improper coolant mixture can result in serious malfunction or engine damage.
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALSNumber of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Km×1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
Cooling system* 3
(including hoses and cap) Engine coolant* 4
Battery condition I I I I I I I I
All electrical systems III IIIII
(including the light bulbs and switchs)
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I I I I I I
Brake pedal, clutch pedal I I I I
Parking brake I I I I I I I I
Brake/clutch fluid I R I R I R I R
Disc brakes and pads I I I I I I I I
Drum brakes and linings I I I I I I I I
Inspect “Coolant level adjustment and leak” every day
Inspect “Water pump” when replacing the drive belt or timing belt
At first, replace at 90,000 km or 60 months:
after that, replace every 45,000 km or 24 months
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR AUSTRALIA (cont.)
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I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Km×1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
Power steering fluid and hoses I I I I I I I I
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots I I I I I I I I
Drive shaft and boots I I I I I I I I
Tyre (pressure & tread wear) I I I I I I I I
Front suspension I I I I I I I I
Bolt and nuts on chassis and body I I I I I I I I
Air conditioner sytem and refrigerant (if equipped) I I I I I I I I
Air conditioner air filter (if equipped) R R R R R R R R
Manual transaxle fluid I I I I I I I I
Automatic transaxle fluid I I I I I R I I
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - EXCEPT AUSTRALIA
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace. R : Replace or change. *1
: Adjust alternator and power steering (and water pump drive belt) and air conditioner drive belt (if equipped).
Inspect and if necessary correct or replace.
*2 : Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before starting a long trip.
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
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Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles)
Inspect every 90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 48 months
Diesel
Replace every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 12 momths
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
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
Drive belts *1 Gasoline I I I I I I I I
Diesel I I I I
Engine oil and engine Gasoline R R R R R R R R
oil filter *2 For Europe R R R R R R R R
Except Europe
Engine timing belt Gasoline
I R
Diesel IR
Air cleaner element I R I R I R I R
Spark plugs (Gasoline) For Europe R R R R
Except Europe
Valve clearance 2.0L Gasoline
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap
I I I I
Vacuum and crankcase ventilation hoses I I I I Fuel filter
Gasoline RR
Diesel R R R R
Fuel lines and hoses I I I I I I I I

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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - EXCEPT AUSTRALIA (cont.)
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change. *3: When adding coolant, use only a qualified coolant additive for your vehicle and never mix hard water in the
coolant filled at the factory. An improper coolant mixture can result in serious malfunction or engine damage.
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE ITEMNumber of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
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
Cooling system
For Europe *3
Engine coolant
Except Europe
Battery condition I I I I I I I I
All electrical systems I I I I
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I I I I I I
Brake pedal, clutch pedal I I I I
Parking brake I I I I
Brake/clutch fluid
For EuropeIRI RIRIR
Except Europe I I I I I I I I
Disc brakes and pads I I I I I I I I
Drum brakes and linings I I I I
Inspect “Coolant level adjustment and leak” every day
Inspect “Water pump” when replacing the drive belt or timing belt
At first, replace at 90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 60 months:
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - EXCEPT AUSTRALIA (cont.)
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
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
Power steering fluid and hoses I I I I
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots I I I I I I I I
Drive shaft and boots I I I I
Tyre (pressure & tread wear) I I I I I I I I
Front suspension ball joints I I I I I I I I
Bolt and nuts on chassis and body I I I I I I I I
Air conditioner refrigerant (if equipped) I I I I I I I I
Air conditioner compressor (if equipped) I I I I I I I I
Air conditioner air filter (if equipped) R R R R R R R R
Manual transaxle fluid I I I I I I I I
Automatic transaxle fluid
For Europe III IIRII
Except EuropeIII IIIII
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MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe driving conditions.
Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace
Engine oil and Gasoline R Every 7,500 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months A, B, C, F, G
engine oil filter Diesel R Every 7,500 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months A, B, C, F, H
Air cleaner element IC, E
Spark plugs Gasoline I B, H
Engine timing belt Gasoline R Every 60,000 km (40,000 miles) or 48 months
D, E, F, G
Diesel R Every 60,000 km (40,000 miles) or 48 months
Manual transaxle fluid For Europe & Australia
R Every 90,000 km (60,000 miles)
A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I , J
Execpt Europe & AustraliaR Every 100,000 km (62,000 miles)
Automatic transaxle fluid For Europe & Australia
R Every 45,000 km (30,000 miles)
A, C, E, F, G ,H ,I
Execpt Europe & AustraliaR Every 40,000 km (25,000 miles)
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots I C, D, E, F, G
Front suspension ball joints I C, D, E, F, G
MAINTENANCE ITEMMaintenance
operation Maintenance intervals
Driving condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition

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Severe driving conditions
A : Repeated short distance driving
B : Extensive idling
C : Driving in dusty, rough roads
D : Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive
materials or in very cold weather
E : Driving in sandy areas F : More than 50 % driving in heavy city traffic during
hot weather above 32°C (90°F)
G : Driving in mountainous areas.
H : Towing a trailer
I : Driving for patrol car, taxi, commercial car or vehicle towing
J : Driving over 170km/h (106 mile/h)
Disc brakes and pads, calipers and rotors I C, D, E, G, H
Drum brakes and linings I C, D, E, G, H
Parking brake I C, D, G, H
Drive shaft and boots I C, D, E, F
Air conditioner air filter (if equipped) R C, E
MAINTENANCE ITEMMaintenance
operation Maintenance intervals
Driving condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
Replace more frequently
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OWNER MAINTENANCE
Owner maintenance schedule
The following lists are vehicle checks and inspections that should be per-
formed by the owner or an
Authorized Kia Dealer at the fre-quencies indicated to help ensure
safe, dependable operation of your
vehicle.
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.
When you stop for fuel:
Check the engine oil level.
Check coolant level in coolant reservoir.
Check the windshield washer fluid level.
Look for low or under-inflated tyres.
While operating your vehicle:
Note any changes in the sound ofthe 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, levelroad.
When stopping, listen and check for strange 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 automatic transaxle P (Park) function.
Check parking brake.
Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air conditioning system after use is
normal).
WARNING
Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level when the
engine is hot. Scalding hot
coolant and steam may blow out
under pressure. This could
cause serious injury.