oil filter KIA NIRO 2018 User Guide

819
Maintenance
Normal Maintenance Schedule (CONT.)
135,000 miles (216,000 km) or 108 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect HSG belt *3(135,000 miles (216,000 km) or 216 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 engine clutch actuator hose and lines
(Every 15,000 mile (24,000 km) or 12months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(135,000 miles (216,000 km) or 216 months)
❑Replace engine clutch actuator fluid
(Every 22,500 mile (36,000 km) or 18 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *4 (135,000 miles (216,000 km) or 216 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km))
142,500 miles (228,000 km) or 114 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect HSG belt *3(142,500 miles (228,000 km) or 228 months)
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(142,500 miles (228,000 km) or 228 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *4 (142,500 miles (228,000 km) or 228 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km))
*3Inspect 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.
*
4If 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.

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Normal Maintenance Schedule (CONT.)
150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 120 months
❑ Inspect HSG belt *3(150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 240 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
❑Inspect engine clutch actuator hose and lines
(Every 15,000 mile (24,000 km) or 12months)
❑ Inspect dual clutch transmission fluid
❑Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace air cleaner filter
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 240 months)
(Continued)
(Continued)
❑Replace engine coolant (First, 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or
120 months after every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months)
❑Replace inverter coolant (First, 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or
120 months after every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *4 (150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 240 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km))
*1Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free but periodic inspec-
tion is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality.
*
3Inspect 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.
*
4If 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.

821
Maintenance
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions
Severe Driving Conditions
A - Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 5 miles (8 km) in nor-mal 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 materials or in very cold weather E - Driving in heavy dust condition.
F - Driving in heavy traffic area.
G - Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads repeatedly.
H - Towing a trailer or using a camper on roof rack.
I - Driving for patrol car, taxi, other commercial use of vehicle towing.
J - Driving over 106 mph (170 km/h).
K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go 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 neces\
sary
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCE
OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVALSDRIVING CONDITION
Engine oil and filter REvery 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 6 monthsA, B, C, D, E, F, G,
H, I, J, K
Air cleaner filterRMore frequentlyC, E
Spark plugsRMore frequentlyB, H
Dual clutch transmission fluid REvery 75,000 miles (120,000 km)C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
HSG (Hybrid Starter & Generator) beltREvery 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 monthsC, D, E, K
IEvery 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 6 monthsC, D, E, K
Front brake disc/pads, calipersIMore frequentlyC, D, G, H
Rear brake disc/padsIMore frequentlyC, D, G, F
Parking brakeIMore frequentlyC, D, G, H
Steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball jointIMore frequentlyC, D, E, F, G, H, I
Drive shafts and bootsIEvery 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 monthsC, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
Climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)RMore frequentlyC, E
Suspension mounting boltsIMore frequentlyC, D, E, F, G, H, I

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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
vehicle is being driven in severe con-
ditions, more frequent oil and filter
changes are required.
HSG (Hybrid starter & genera-
tor) belt
The HSG belt should be changed at
the intervals specified in the mainte-
nance schedule.
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.

827
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.
CALIFORNIA PROPO-
SITION 65 WARNING
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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Index
"Driver's 3-point systemwith emergency locking retractor" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22\
Driver's and passenger's front air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57
Driving at night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-92
Driving in flooded areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-93
Driving in the rain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-92
Driving off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-93
Dual clutch transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14 Manual mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19
Shift-lock override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20
Dual clutch transmission shift indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-63
Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-87
"Electric chromatic mirror (ECM) with UVO service" . 4-50
Electric power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44
Electrical equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15
Electrochromic mirror (ECM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49
Electronic stability control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-29
Emergency starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5 Before Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
"Method to disconnect the (-) cable for regular maintenance" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Emergency while driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 Emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-113
Crankcase emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-113
Evaporative emission control (including ORVR:Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery) system. . . . 8-113
Exhaust emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-114
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . 9-2
Engine clutch actuator fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-34 Checking the Engine clutch actuator fluid level . . . 8-34
Engine compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6,8-3
Engine number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-\
26 Checking the engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-26
Changing the engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-27
Engine overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
Engine start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 Starting the hybrid system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
Illuminated engine start/stop button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Engine start/stop button position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Engine start/stop button illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Engine start/stop button position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Evaporative emission control (including ORVR: Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery) system . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-113
Exhaust emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-114
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . . . . . 8-22 Engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-22
HSG (Hybrid starter & Generator) belt . . . . . . . . . . 8-22
Fuel filter (for Gasoline) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-22
E