air filter KIA CERATO 2008 Owners Manual

In case of an emergency
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Driver-side knee bolster
Description Fuse rating Protected component
START 10A Start motor
SRF/D_LOCK 20A Sunroof, Door lock
RR FOG 10A Rear fog light
HAZARD 10A Hazard warning flasher
A/CON 10A Air conditioner
CLUSTER 10A Cluster
RKE 10A Remote keyless entry
S/HTR 20A Seat warmer
C/LIGHTER 15A Cigar lighter
A/BAG 15A Airbag
R/WIPER 15A Rear wiper
AUDIO 10A Audio
ABS 10A Anti-lock brake system
POWER 15A Power outlet
ROOM 15A Room lamp
IGN 10A Ignition
ECU 10A Engine control unit
TAIL RH 10A Tail light (right)
T/SIG 10A Turn signal light
RR/HTR 30A Rear window defroster
P/WDW LH 25A Power window (left)
HTD/MIRR 10A Outside rearview mirror heater
P/WDW RH 25A Power window (right)
TAIL LH 10A Tail light (left)Description Fuse rating Protected component
RR/HTR - Rear window defroster relay
RESISTOR - Resistor
P/WDW - Power window relay
ACC/PWR - Accessory / Power socket relay
TAIL - Tail light relay
Description Fuse rating Protected component
F/HEATER 30A Fuel filter heater
HEATER 3 40A PTC heater 3
HEATER 2 40A PTC heater 2
GLOW 60A Glow plug
HEATER 1 40A PTC heater 1
RELAY F/HEATER - Fuel filter heater relay
RELAY HEATER 3 - PTC heater relay 3
RELAY HEATER 2 - PTC heater relay 2
RELAY GLOW - Glow plug relay
RELAY HEATER 1 - PTC heater relay 1
Engine compartment (Diesel only)

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Maintenance services / 7-3 Normal maintenance schedule / 7-5
Maintenance under severe usage conditions / 7-9
Owner maintenance / 7-11Engine compartment / 7-14
Engine oil and oil filter / 7-17Engine cooling system / 7-18Brakes and clutch / 7-21Parking brake / 7-22
Power steering / 7-23Manual transaxle / 7-23Automatic transaxle / 7-24Lubricants and fluids / 7-26
Fuel filter / 7-27
Air cleaner / 7-28
Climate control air filter / 7-30
Wiper blades / 7-32Battery / 7-34
Tires and wheels / 7-36
Maintenance

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Maintenance
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.)
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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
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
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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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OLD058003
1. Power steering fluid reservoir
2. Radiator cap
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Fuel filter
6. Air cleaner
7. Fuse box
8. Negative battery terminal
9. Positive battery terminal
10. Engine oil dipstick
11. Engine coolant reservoir
12. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
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FUEL FILTER (FOR DIESEL)
Draining water from the fuel filter
The fuel filter for diesel engine plays
an important role of separating water
from fuel and accumulating the waterin its bottom.
If water accumulates in the fuel filter,
the warning light comes on when the
ignition key is in the “ON” position.
Have water drained from fuel filter by
authorized KIA dealer when the
warning light comes on. Fuel filter cartridge replace- ment
Have fuel filter cartridge replaced by
an authorized KIA dealer accordingto the Maintenance Schedule at thebeginning of this section.
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NOTICE
When replacing the fuel filter cartridge,
use KIA genuine parts.
Extracting air in the fuel filter
If you drove until you have no fuel left
or if you replaced the fuel filter, be
sure to extract air in the fuel system
as it makes you difficult to start the
engine.
1. Remove the air extract nozzle cap on the fuel filter.
2. Pump up and down until the fuel flows out of the plug opening.
✽✽NOTICE

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AIR CLEANER
Filter replacement
It must be replaced when necessary, and should not be cleaned andreused. 1. Loosen the air cleaner cover
attaching clips and open the cover. 2. Replace the air cleaner filter.
3. Lock the cover with the cover
attaching clips.
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