maintenance schedule KIA Sportage 2013 SL / 3.G User Guide

Maintenance
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The following lists are vehicle checks and
inspections that should be performed by
the owner or an authorized Kia dealer at
the frequencies indicated to help ensure
safe, dependable operation of your vehi-
cle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your dealer as
soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance Checks are
generally not covered by warranties and
you may be charged for labor, parts and
lubricants used.Owner maintenance schedule
G030101AHM
When you stop for fuel:
Check the engine oil level.
Check the coolant level in the coolantreservoir.
Check the windshield washer fluid level.
Look for low or under-inflated tires.
WARNING- Maintenance work
Performing maintenance work on
a vehicle can be dangerous. You
can be seriously injured while
performing some maintenance
procedures. If you lack sufficient
knowledge and experience or the
proper tools and equipment to do
the work, have it done by an
authorized Kia dealer.
Working under the hood with the engine running is dangerous. It
becomes even more dangerous
when you wear jewelry or loose
clothing. These can become
entangled in moving parts and
result in injury. Therefore, if you
must run the engine while work-
ing under the hood, make certain
that you remove all jewelry (espe-
cially rings, bracelets, watches,
and necklaces) and all neckties,
scarves, and similar loose cloth-
ing before getting near the
engine or cooling fans.
OWNER MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level when the
engine is hot. Scalding hot coolant
and steam may blow out under
pressure. This could cause burns
or other serious injury.

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Kilometers or time in months, whichever comes first
× 1,000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180 192
# Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96
Engine oil and oil filter (MPI engine)
Engine oil and oil filter (T-GDI engine)
Add fuel additive (1)
Fuel filter (2) I I I I
Fuel tank/cap/canister/fuel line/ II II
fuel hoses/connections/vapor hose
Fuel tank air filer (CCV filter) (2) II II
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
Replace every 12,000 km or 12 months
At first, replace at 5,000 km or 6 months, after that, every 8,000 km or 6 months,
Add every 12,000 km or 12 months
(1) If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is recommended. Additives ars available from your authorized Kia dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
(2) Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free\
but periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc,
replace the fuel filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule a\
nd consult an authorized Kia dealer for details.
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 kilometrage and time are shown, the frequency of service is determined by whichever occurs first.
R : Replace or change I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

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Kilometers or time in months, whichever comes first
× 1,000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180 192
# Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96
Vaccum hoses I I I I I I IIIIIII III
Air cleaner element I I I R I I I R I I I R I I I R
Spark plugs (MPI engine) R
Spark plugs (T-GDI engine) R R
Valve clearance (3) II
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
(3) Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary. A qualified technician should perform th e operation.
R : Replace or change I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
MAINTENANCEINTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
R : Replace or change I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
* if equipped
(4) The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced excessively.
(5) When adding coolant, use only deionizes water or soft water for your vehicle and never mix hard water in the coolant filled at the factory.
An inproper coolant mixture can result in serious maifunction or engine damage. Kilometers or time in months, whichever comes first
× 1,000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180 192
# Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96
Drive belts (4)
Engine coolant (5)
Cooling system hoses & connections I I I I I I IIIIIII III
Manual transaxle oil
Automatic transaxle oil
Brake/clutch* fluid I I I I
Brake lines/lines & connections IIIIIIII
(including booster)
Clutch* & brake pedal free play I I I I I I IIIIIII III
At first, inspect the drive belt at 96,000 km or 72 months;
after that, inspect it 24,000 km or 24 months
At first, replace at 192,000 km or 120 months;
after that, replace every 48,000 km or 24 months
Inspect every 60,000 km or 48 monthsNo check, No service required

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Kilometers or time in months, whichever comes first
× 1,000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180 192
# Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96
Front brake disc/pads, calipers I I I IIIII
Rear brake disc/pads I I I IIIII
Parking brake I I I I
Exhaust pipes, heat shield & mountings I I I IIIII
Front suspension ball jonts I I I IIIII
Steering gear box, linkage & boots/ IIIII IIIIIIII III
lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball joint
Drive shaft dust boots I I I IIIII
All latch, hinges and locks I I I IIIII
Battery condition I I I I I I IIIIIII III
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
R : Replace or change I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.

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Kilometers or time in months, whichever comes first
× 1,000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180 192
# Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96
Power steering fluid & lines* I I I IIIII
Climate contol air filter R R R RRRRR
Air conditioner compressor operation & IIIIIIII
refrigerant amount
Rotate tires I I I I I I IIIIIII III
Transfer case oil (4WD) (6)
Rear differential oil (4WD) (7)
Propellar shaft (4WD) I I I IIIII
Tire condition & inflation pressure I I I I I I IIIIIII III
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
Inspect every 60,000 km or 48 months
Inspect every 60,000 km or 48 months
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
R : Replace or change I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
* if equipped
(6) Transfer case oil should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water.
(7) Rear differential oil should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water.

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Maintenance
EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS
G050100AHM
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 conditions, more
frequent oil and filter changes are
required.
G050200AUN
Drive belts
Inspect all drive belts for evidence of
cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oil satu-
ration and replace if necessary. Drive
belts should be checked periodically for
proper tension and adjusted as neces-
sary.
G050300AUN
Fuel filter (cartridge)
A clogged filter can limit the speed at
which the vehicle may be driven, damage
the emission system and cause multiple
issues such as hard starting. If an exces-
sive amount of foreign matter accumu-
lates in the fuel tank, the filter may
require replacement more frequently.
After installing a new filter, run the engine
for several minutes, and check for leaks
at the connections. Fuel filters should be
installed by an authorized Kia dealer.
G050400AUN-EU
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and con-
nections
Check the fuel lines, fuel hoses and con-
nections for leakage and damage. Have
an authorized Kia dealer replace any
damaged or leaking parts immediately.
G050600AUN
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap
The vapor hose and fuel filler cap should
be inspected at those intervals specified
in the maintenance schedule. Make sure
that a new vapor hose or fuel filler cap is
correctly replaced.
G050700AUN
Vacuum crankcase ventilation
hoses
Inspect the surface of hoses for evidence
of heat and/or mechanical damage. Hard
and brittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts,
abrasions, and excessive swelling indi-
cate deterioration. Particular attention
should be paid to examine those hose
surfaces nearest to high heat sources,
such as the exhaust manifold.
Inspect the hose routing to assure that
the hoses do not come in contact with
any heat source, sharp edges or moving
component which might cause heat dam-
age or mechanical wear. Inspect all hose
connections, such as clamps and cou-
plings, to make sure they are secure, and
that no leaks are present. Hoses should
be replaced immediately if there is any
evidence of deterioration or damage.
G050800AUN
Air cleaner filter
A Genuine Kia air cleaner filter is recom-
mended when the filter is replaced.

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Spark plugs
Make sure to install new spark plugs of
the correct heat range.
G051000AHM
Valve clearance (if equipped)
Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or
engine vibration and adjust if necessary.
An authorized Kia dealer should perform
the operation.
G051100AHM
Cooling system
Check the cooling system components,
such as the radiator, coolant reservoir,
hoses and connections for leakage and
damage. Replace any damaged parts.
G051200AUN
Coolant
The coolant should be changed at the
intervals specified in the maintenance
schedule.
G051400AUN
Automatic transaxle fluid
(if equipped)
Automatic transaxle fluid should not be
checked under normal usage conditions.
But in severe conditions, the fluid should
be changed at an authorized Kia dealer
in accordance to the scheduled mainte-
nance at the beginning of this section.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
Automatic transaxle fluid color is basi-
cally red.
As the vehicle is driven, the automatic
transaxle fluid will begin to look darker.
It is normal condition and you should
not judge the need to replace the fluid
based upon the changed color.
G051300AUN
Manual transaxle fluid
(if equipped)
Inspect the manual transaxle fluid
according to the maintenance schedule.
G051500AUN
Brake hoses and lines
Visually check for proper installation,
chafing, cracks, deterioration and any
leakage. Replace any deteriorated or
damaged parts immediately.
G051600AAM
Brake/Clutch (if equipped) fluid
Check the brake fluid level in the brake
fluid reservoir. The level should be
between “MIN” and “MAX” marks on the
side of the reservoir. Use only hydraulic
brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT
4 specification.
CAUTION
The use of a non-specified fluid
could result in transaxle malfunc-tion and failure.
Use only specified automatictransaxle fluid. (Refer to“Recommended lubricants andcapacities” in section 8.)

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Maintenance
❈The actual feature may differ from the illus-
tration.
If it is near or at L, add enough oil to bring
the level to F. Do not overfill.
Use a funnel to help prevent oil from
being spilled on engine components.
Use only the specified engine oil. (Refer to “Recommended lubricants and capaci-ties” in section 8.)
G060200BHM-EU
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 section.
OXM079005N
OSL071004N
MPI engine
T-GDI engine
WARNING
Used engine oil may cause skin irri-
tation or cancer if left in contact
with the skin for prolonged periods
of time. Used engine oil contains
chemicals that have caused cancer
in laboratory animals. Always pro-
tect your skin by washing your
hands thoroughly with soap and
warm water as soon as possible
after handling used oil.

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Changing the coolant
Have the coolant changed by an author-
ized Kia dealer according to the
Maintenance Schedule at the beginning
of this section.
WARNING
Radiator cap
Do not remove the radiator cap
when the engine and radiator are
hot. Scalding hot coolant and
steam may blow out under pres-
sure causing serious injury.
OSL070007
OSL072007
■ Type A
■Type B
WARNING -Coolant
Do not use radiator coolant or
antifreeze in the washer fluid
reservoir.
Radiator coolant can severely obscure visibility when sprayed
on the windshield and may cause
loss of vehicle control or damage
the paint and body trim.
CAUTION
Put a thick cloth around the radiatorcap before refilling the coolant in order to prevent the coolant fromoverflowing into engine parts suchas the alternator.