boot KIA PICANTO 2018 User Guide

MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCEæçERATIæNMAINTENANCE INTERVALSDRIVING CæNDI‐TIæN
Manual transaxle ýluid REvery 120,000 km
(80,000 miles) C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
Drive shaýt and boots IInspect more ýrequently
dependinþ on the condition C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
Air cleaner ýilter RReplace more ýrequently
dependinþ on the condition C, E
Climate control air ýilter RReplace more ýrequently
dependinþ on the condition C, E, G
Brake discs and pads, calipers and rotors I Inspect more ýrequently
dependinþ on the condition C, D, E, G, H
Brake drums and lininþs IInspect more ýrequently
dependinþ on the condition C, D, E, G, H
çarkinþ brake IInspect more ýrequently
dependinþ on the condition C, D, G, H
Steerinþ þear rack, linkaþe and boots I Inspect more ýrequently
dependinþ on the condition C, D, E, F, G
Suspension ball joints IInspect more ýrequently
dependinþ on the condition C, D, E, F, G
Maintenance operation
I : Inspect and iý necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or chanþe.
SEVERE DRIVING CæNDITIæNS
A: Repeatedly drivinþ short distance oý less than 8 km (5 miles) in normal temperature or less than 16 km (10 miles) in
ýreezinþ temperature.
B: Extensive enþine idlinþ or low speed drivinþ ýor lonþ distances.


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Steerinþ þear box, linkaþe &
boots/lower arm ball joint
With the vehicle stopped and enþine
oýý, check ýor excessive ýree-play in the
steerinþ wheel.
Check the linkaþe ýor bends or damaþe. Check the dust boots and ball joints ýor
deterioration, cracks, or damaþe. Re‐
place any damaþed parts.
Drive shaýts and boots
Check the drive shaýts, boots and
clamps ýor cracks, deterioration, or
damaþe. Replace any damaþed parts
and, iý necessary, repack the þrease.
Air conditioninþ reýriþerant (iý
equipped)
Check the air conditioninþ lines and
connections ýor leakaþe and damaþe.

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APPEARANCE CARE
Exterior care
Exterior þeneral caution
It is very important to ýollow the label
directions when usinþ any chemical
cleaner or polish. Read all warninþ and
caution statements that appear on the
label.
Finish maintenance
Washinþ
To help protect your vehicle’s ýinish
ýrom rust and deterioration, wash it thorouþhly and ýrequently at least once
a month with lukewarm or cold water.
Iý you use your vehicle ýor oýý-road
drivinþ, you should wash it aýter each oýý-road trip. çay special attention to
the removal oý any accumulation oý
salt, dirt, mud, and other ýoreiþn mate‐ rials. Make sure the drain holes in the
lower edþes oý the doors and rocker
panels are kept clear and clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppinþs, in‐ dustrial pollution and similar deposits
can damaþe your vehicle’s ýinish iý not
removed immediately.
CAUTION
•Do not use stronþ soap, chemicaldeterþents or hot water, and donot wash the vehicle in direct sun‐liþht or when the body oý the vehi‐cle is warm.
•Be careýul when washinþ the sidewindows oý your vehicle.Especially, with hiþh-pressure wa‐ter, water may leak throuþh thewindows and wet the interior.
•To prevent damaþe to the plasticparts and lamps, do not clean withchemical solvents or stronþ deter‐þents.
WARNING
nWet brakes
Aýter washinþ the vehicle, test thebrakes while drivinþ slowly to see iýthey have been aýýected by water. Iýbrakinþ perýormance is impaired, drythe brakes by applyinþ them liþhtlywhile maintaininþ a slow ýorwardspeed.
Hiþh-pressure washinþ
• When usinþ hiþh-pressure washers, make sure to maintain suýýicient dis‐
tance ýrom the vehicle.
Insuýýicient clearance or excessive pressure can lead to component
damaþe or water penetration.
• Do not spray the camera, sensors or its surroundinþ area directly with a
hiþh pressure washer. Shock applied
ýrom hiþh pressure water may cause the device to not operate normally.
• Do not brinþ the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or plastic covers) or
connectors as they may be damaþed
iý they come into contact with hiþh
pressure water.
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