suspension KIA STONIC 2018 User Guide

MAINTENANCE IN‐TERVALS
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Diesel Engine [Except Europe (Including Russia)]
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496
Miles×1,0001020304050607080
Km×1,000153045607590105120
MAINTENANCE ITEM
Exhaust system - I - I - I - I
Cooling system At first, Inspect 60,000 km (40,000 miles) or 48 months
after that, Inspect every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months
Air conditioner compressor/refrigerant I I I I I I I I
Climate control air filter Except Australia andNew Zealand
R R R R R R R R
For Australia and NewZealand I R I R I R I R
Brake discs and pads I I I I I I I I
Brake drums and linings - I - I - I - I
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I I I I I I
Brake/clutch fluid I R I R I R I R
Parking brake - I - I - I - I
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots I I I I I I I I
Suspension ball joints I I I I I I I I
Tire (pressure & tread wear) I I I I I I I I
Battery condition I I I I I I I I

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Maintenance

MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCEOPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVALSDRIVING CONDI‐TION
Suspension ball joints I Inspect more frequently depending on the
condition C, D, E, F, G
Maintenance operation
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
A : Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 8 km (5miles) in normal temperature or less than 16 km (10 miles) in
freezing temperature.
B : Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances.
C : Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread roads.
D : Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
E : Driving in heavy dust condition.
F : Driving in heavy traffic area.
G : Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads repeatedly.
H : Towing a trailer or using a camper on roof rack.
I : Driving for patrol car, taxi, other commercial use of vehicle towing.
J : Driving over 170 km/h (106 mile/h).
K : Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions.

Maintenance
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