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Maintenance
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OWNER MAINTENANCE
The following lists are vehicle checks
and inspections that should be per-
formed by the owner or an author-
ized 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 deal-
er as soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance Checks
are generally not covered by war-
ranties and you may be charged for
labor, parts and lubricants used.Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop for fuel:
Check the engine oil level.
Check the coolant level in coolantreservoir.
Check the windshield washer fluid level.
Look for low or under-inflated tires.
While operating your vehicle:
Note any changes in the sound of the exhaust or any smell of
exhaust fumes in the vehicle.
Check for vibrations in the steering wheel. Notice any increased steer-
ing effort or looseness in the steer-
ing wheel, or change in its straight-
ahead position.
Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or “pulls” to one side
when traveling on smooth, level
road.
When stopping, listen and check for unusual sounds, pulling to one
side, increased brake pedal travel
or “hard-to-push” brake pedal.
If any slipping or changes in the operation of your transaxle occurs,
check the transaxle fluid level.
Check the automatic transaxle P (Park) function.
Check the parking brake.
Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air
conditioning system during or after
use is normal).
WARNING - Hot coolant
Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level when the
engine is hot. Scalding hot
coolant and steam may blow
out under pressure.

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Maintenance
Normal Maintenance Schedule
22,500 miles (36,000 km) or 18 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3
(22,500 miles (36,000 km) or 36 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *4 (22,500 miles (36,000 km) or 36 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km))
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
frequency of service is determined by whichever occurs first.
7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3
(7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *4 (7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km))
15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑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 propeller shaft (AWD)
❑Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
(Continued)
*3Engine oil (2.0 TGDI) Replace every 6,500miles (10,000km) or 6 months
*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.
(Continued)
❑Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3
(15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *4 (15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km))

Maintenance
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8
Normal Maintenance Schedule (CONT.)
37,500 miles (60,000 km) or 30 months
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect rear axle oil (AWD) *5
❑ Inspect transfer case oil (AWD) *5
❑Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3
(37,500 miles (60,000 km) or 60 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *4 (37,500 miles (60,000 km) or 60 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.
*
3Engine oil (2.0 TGDI) Replace every 6,500miles (10,000km) or 6 months
*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.
*
5 : Transfer case oil and rear axle oil should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 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 propeller shaft (AWD)
❑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 intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace air cleaner filter
❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3
(30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 48 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *4 (30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 48 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km))

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Maintenance
Normal Maintenance Schedule (CONT.)
45,000 miles (72,000 km) or 36 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑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 propeller shaft (AWD)
❑Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3
(45,000 miles (72,000 km) or 72 months)
❑Replace spark plugs (iridium coated), (2.0TGDI)
❑ Add fuel additive *4 (45,000 miles (72,000 km) or 72 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km))
52,500 miles (84,000 km) or 42 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3
(52,500 miles (84,000 km) or 84 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *4 (52,500 miles (84,000 km) or 84 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km))
*3Engine oil (2.0 TGDI) Replace every 6,500miles (10,000km) or 6 months
*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.

Maintenance
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60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 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 propeller shaft (AWD)
❑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 valve clearance (if equipped) *2
(Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months)
❑Inspect drive belts
(First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace air cleaner filter
(Continued)
67,500 miles (108,000 km) or 54 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3
(67,500 miles (108,000 km) or 108 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *4 (67,500 miles (108,000 km) or 108 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.
*
2Inspect for excessive tappet noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if nec-
essary.
*
3Engine oil (2.0 TGDI) Replace every 6,500miles (10,000km) or 6 months
*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.
(Continued)
❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3
(60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 96 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *4 (60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 96 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km))
Normal Maintenance Schedule (CONT.)

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Maintenance
75,000 miles (120,000 km) or 60 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑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 propeller shaft (AWD)
❑Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑Inspect rear axle oil (AWD) *5
❑Inspect transfer case oil (AWD) *5
❑Inspect drive belts
(First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3
(75,000 miles (120,000 km) or 120 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *4 (75,000 miles (120,000 km) or 120 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km))
82,500 miles (132,000 km) or 66 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3
(82,500 miles (132,000 km) or 132 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *4 (82,500 miles (132,000 km) or 132 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km))
*3Engine oil (2.0 TGDI) Replace every 6,500miles (10,000km) or 6 months
*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.
*
5Transfer case oil and rear axle oil should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
Normal Maintenance Schedule (CONT.)

Maintenance
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Normal Maintenance Schedule (CONT.)
97,500 miles (156,000 km) or 78 months
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3
(97,500 miles (156,000 km) or 156 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *4 (97,500 miles (156,000 km) or 156 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km))
90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 72 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 propeller shaft (AWD)
❑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 drive belts (First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace air cleaner filter
❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3
(90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 144 months)
❑Replace spark plugs (iridium coated), (2.0TGDI)
(Continued)
*1Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free but periodic inspec-
tion is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality.
*
3Engine oil (2.0 TGDI) Replace every 6,500miles (10,000km) or 6 months
*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.
(Continued)
❑Add fuel additive *4 (90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 144 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km))

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Maintenance
105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 84 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑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 propeller shaft (AWD)
❑Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑Inspect drive belts
(First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace spark plugs (iridium coated) (2.4 GDI)
❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3
(105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 168 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *4 (105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 168 months
❑Rotate tire position (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km))
112,500 miles (180,000 km) or 90 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect rear axle oil (AWD) *5
❑Inspect transfer case oil (AWD) *5
❑Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3
(112,500 miles (180,000 km) or 180 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *4 (112,500 miles (180,000 km) or 180 months
❑Rotate tire position (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km))
*3Engine oil (2.0 TGDI) Replace every 6,500miles (10,000km) or 6 months
*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.
*
5Transfer case oil and rear axle oil should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
Normal Maintenance Schedule (CONT.)

Maintenance
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Normal Maintenance Schedule (CONT.)
120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 96 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 propeller shaft (AWD)
❑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 valve clearance (if equipped) *2
(Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months)
❑Inspect drive belts (First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace air cleaner filter
(Continued)
*1Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free but periodic inspec-
tion is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality.
*
2Inspect for excessive tappet noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if nec-
essary.
*
3Engine oil (2.0 TGDI) Replace every 6,500miles (10,000km) or 6 months
*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.
127,500 miles (204,000 km) or 102 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3
(127,500 miles (204,000 km) or 204 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *4 (127,500 miles (204,000 km) or 204 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km))
(Continued)
❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3
(120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 192 months)
❑Replace 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 (120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 192 months)
❑Rotate tire position (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km))

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Maintenance
Normal Maintenance Schedule (CONT.)
135,000 miles (216,000 km) or 108 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑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 propeller shaft (AWD)
❑Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑Inspect drive belts
(First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3
(135,000 miles (216,000 km) or 216 months)
❑Replace spark plugs (iridium coated), (2.0TGDI)
❑ 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 vacuum hose
❑Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose
- Turbo GDI (Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3
(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))
*3Engine oil (2.0 TGDI) Replace every 6,500miles (10,000km) or 6 months
*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.