maintenance KIA CERATO 2008 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
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.
*3 : For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items.
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
Drive belts *1 Gasoline I I I I I I I I
Diesel I I I I
Engine oil and Gasoline R R R R R R R R
engine oil filter *2
Diesel For Europe R R R R R R R R
Except Europe
Gasoline (2.0L)Engine timing belt
Tensioner/idler Gasoline (2.0L)
Air cleaner filter
I I R I I R I I
Air cleaner filter For Middle East
Spark plugs (Gasoline)
Replace every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 12 months
Inspect every 90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 48 months
and replace every 140,000 km (90,000 miles) or 72 months*3
Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) *3
Replace every 15,000 km (10,000 miles)
Inspect when timing belt is inspected or replaced

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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (cont.)
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
Valve clearance *4
Gasoline
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap
I I I I
Fuel tank air filter (if equipped) I I R I I R I I
Vacuum and crankcase ventilation hosesGasolineIIII
Vacuum hose (for VGT) (if equipped) Diesel
III IIIII
Vacuum pump and vacuum hose DieselIII IIIII
Vacuum pump oil hose DieselIII IIIII
Fuel filterGasoline RR
Fuel filter cartridge *6
Diesel R R R R
Fuel lines, hoses and connections I I I I I I I I Cooling system
Inspect every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 48 months *5
Inspect “Coolant level and leak” every day
Inspect “Water pump” when replacing the drive belt or timing belt
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace. R : Replace or change. *4 : Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary. A qualified technician should
perform the operation.
*5 : For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items.
*6 : If the diesel fuel specifications don't meet the European standards EN590, replace it more frequently.
Consult an authorized KIA dealer for details.

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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (cont.)
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace. R : Replace or change. *7: 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.
*8 : For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items.
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
For Europe
Engine coolant *7
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 Europe
IRI RIRIR
Except EuropeIII IIIII
Disc brakes and pads I I I I I I I I
Rear brake drums and linings
I I I I
At first, replace at 90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 60 months:
after that, replace every 45,000 km (30,000 miles) or 24 months *8
Replace every 45,000 km (30,000 miles) or 24 months

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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (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
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 I I I I
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots I I I I I I I I
Driveshaft and boots I I I I I I I I
Tire (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
Climate control air filter (if equipped) R R R R R R R R
Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped) I I I I I I I I
Automatic transaxle fluid (if equipped) For Europe
III IIRI I
Except EuropeIII II I I I
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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 replaceEngine oil and G asoline R Every 7,500 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months
A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K
engine oil filterDiesel
For EuropeR Every 7,500 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months A, B, C, D, E, F,
Except EuropeR Every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months G, H, I
Air cleaner filter R C, E
Spark plugs Gasoline R A, B, C, G, H, I, K
Engine timing belt, G asoline (2.0L) R Every 90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 48 months D, E, F, G
tensioner and idler
Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)
REvery 100,000 km (62,000 miles)A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K
Automatic transaxle fluid For EuropeR Every 45,000 km (30,000 miles)A, C, D, E, F
(if equipped) Except Europe R
Every 40,000 km (25,000 miles)G, H, I, K
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots I
C, D, E, F, G
MAINTENANCE ITEMMaintenance
operation Maintenance intervals
Driving condition
Replace more frequently
depending on the condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition Replace 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 140 km/h (87 mile/h)
K : Driving over 170 km/h (106 mile/h)
Front suspension ball joints I C, D, E, F, G
Disc brakes and pads, calipers and rotors I C, D, E, G, H
Drum brake and lining I C, D, E, G, H
Parking brake I C, D, G, H
Driveshaft and boots I C, D, E, F, I,
H, K, G
Climate control 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
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
Replace more frequently
depending on the condition

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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 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, 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.

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At least monthly:
Check 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 radiator, heater and air con- ditioning hoses for leaks or da-
mage.
Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean wiper
blades with clean cloth dampened
with washer fluid.
Check headlight alignment.
Check 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 body and door drain holes.
Lubricate door hinges and checks,and hood hinges.
Lubricate door and hood locks and latches.
Lubricate door rubber weather- strips.
Check the air conditioning system.
Check the power steering fluid level.
Inspect and lubricate automatic transaxle linkage and controls.
Clean battery and terminals.
Check the brake fluid level.

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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
special tools.
✽✽NOTICE
Improper owner maintenance dur- ing the warranty period may affect
warranty coverage. For details, read
the separate Kia Warranty &
Maintenance book 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
Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be danger-
ous. You can be seriously
injured while performing some
maintenance procedures. If
you lack sufficient knowledge
and experience or the propertools and equipment to do the
work, have it done by an
Authorized Kia Dealer.
Working under the hood with the engine running is danger-
ous. It becomes even more
dangerous when you wear
jewelry or loose clothing.These can become entangled
in moving parts and result in
injury. Therefore, 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 sim-
ilar loose clothing before get-ting near the engine or cool-ing fans.