service schedule KIA Rio 2005 2.G Owner's Manual

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MAINTENANCEMaintenance Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-5
Owner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10
Engine Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-13
Engine Oil and Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-14
Engine Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-16
Brakes and Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-20
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-21
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-22
Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-23
Lubricants and Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-26
Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-27
Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-28
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-31
Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-34
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-42
Lubricant Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-47
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Maintenance ServicesYou should exercise the utmost care to prevent damage
to your vehicle and/or injury to yourself whenever
performing any maintenance or inspection procedures.
Should you have any doubts concerning the inspection
or servicing of your vehicle, we strongly recommend
that you have an Authorized Kia Dealer perform this
work.
An Authorized Kia Dealer has factory-trained
technicians and genuine Kia parts to service your
vehicle properly. For expert advice and quality service,
see an Authorized Kia Dealer.
Inadequate, incomplete or insufficient servicing may
result in operational problems with your vehicle that
could lead to vehicle damage, an accident or personal
injury.
Owner’s ResponsibilityMaintenance Service and Record Retention are the
owner’s responsibility.
You should retain documents to show that proper
maintenance has been performed on your vehicle in
accordance with the scheduled maintenance service
charts shown on the following pages. You need this
information to be able to establish your compliance
with the servicing and maintenance requirements of
your Kia warranties.
Detailed warranty information is provided in your
Warranty and Consumer Information Manual. Repairs
and adjustments required as a result of improper
maintenance or a lack of required maintenance are not
covered.
We recommend that such maintenance be performed
by an Authorized Kia Dealer using genuine Kia parts.
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Scheduled Maintenance ServiceAfter 96 months or 192,000 km (60,000 miles)
continue to follow the prescribed maintenance
intervals.Maintenance7-4
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Maintenance7-10Owner MaintenanceOwner Maintenance ScheduleA qualified service technician should perform these
vehicle inspections at the indicated intervals to ensure
safe and dependable operation.
Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized
Kia Dealer as soon as possible.
When refueling, check:
 Engine oil level
 Engine coolant level
 Brake and clutch fluid level
 Washer fluid level
CAUTION
Be careful when checking your engine coolant
level. The engine compartment will be hot and
you could be burned.
At least monthly:
 Tire inflation pressures (cold)
 Coolant level in reservoir (cold engine)
Every 6 months, check:
 Power steering fluid level
 Automatic transaxle fluid level
You can do the following scheduled maintenance items
if you have some mechanical ability, a few basic tools
and if you closely follow the directions in this manual.
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Interior Care ....................................................................7-52
Interior Features ..............................................................4-40
Interior Lights .................................................................3-65K
eyless Entry System......................................................3-3
Keys ..................................................................................3-2
Label Information ..........................................................5-13
Lighting ...........................................................................4-33
Lubricant Specifications .................................................7-47
Lubricants and Fluids......................................................7-26
Luggage Net ....................................................................3-68M
aintenance Schedule ...................................................7-5
Maintenance Services .......................................................7-3
Manual Transaxle ..............................................................4-7
Mirrors ............................................................................3-62
O
verheating .....................................................................6-2
Overloading.....................................................................5-13
Owner Maintenance ........................................................7-10
Parking Brake ................................................................7-21
Power Outlet ...................................................................3-70
Power Steering.......................................................4-22, 7-22
R
ear Hatch .....................................................................3-54
Rear Window Defroster ..................................................4-38
Road Warning ...................................................................6-2
Roof Rack .......................................................................3-69
Safety Belts ....................................................................3-20
Seats ................................................................................3-11
Special Driving Conditions...............................................5-7
Specifications ................................................................... 8-2
Starting the Engine............................................................4-4
Steering Wheel ................................................................3-62
Suggestions for Economical Operation ............................5-6
Sunglass Holder ..............................................................3-67Tilt Steering ...................................................................4-22
Tires and Wheels.............................................................7-34
Tonneau Cover ................................................................3-71
Towing ............................................................................6-14
Trailer Towing.................................................................5-12
Trunk Lid ........................................................................3-55V
ehicle Break-In Process ................................................1-3
W
arnings and Indicators ...............................................4-27
Windows ...........................................................................3-8
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