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Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission control and performance. Keep
receipts for all vehicle emission services to protect your warranty. Where both mileage and time are shown, the fre-
quency of service is determined by whichever occurs first.
7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect air conditioning compressor, air conditioner refrigerant and
performance (if equipped)
❑ Inspect cooling system *1
❑Inspect drive shaft and boots
❑Inspect visually the following items
1) Battery condition
2) Brake fluid / clutch(if equipped) fluid
3) Brake lines, hoses and connections
4) Brake pedal and operation
5) Chassis/body nuts and bolts
6) Drum brake and linings (if equipped)
7) Disc brakes and pads(if equipped)
8) Exhaust pipe and muffler
9) Front suspension ball joints
10) Fuel tank, cap, lines and hoses
11) Lubricate all locks and hinges
12) Parking brakes
13) Steering operation and linkage
14) Suspension mounting bolts
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❑ Replace engine oil and filter
(Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑Add fuel additive *A
(Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑Rotate tires - including tire pressure and tread wear
(Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
*1lnspect "Water Pump" when replacing the drive belt or timing belt.
*AIf TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of addi-
tive is recommended. 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.
