Kia Cerato 2022, Owner'S Manual, Page: 517 / 622

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Maintenance Explanation of scheduled maintenance items
WARNING
Do not disconnect and inspect spark
plugs when the engine is hot. You may
burn yourself.
Cooling system
Check the cooling system components,
such as the radiator, coolant reservoir,
hoses and connections for leakage and
damage. Replace any damaged parts.
Coolant
The coolant should be changed at the
intervals specified in the maintenance
schedule.
Dual clutch transmission fluid (if
equipped)
Inspect the dual clutch transmission fluid
according to the maintenance schedule.
Automatic transmission fluid (if
equipped)
Automatic transmission fluid should not
be checked under normal usage condi
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tions. Have the automatic transmission
fluid changed by a professional work
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shop according to the maintenance
schedule. Kia recommends to visit an
authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
NOTICE
Automatic transmission fluid colour is
basically red.
As the vehicle is driven, the automatic
transmission 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 colour.
CAUTION
The use of a non-specified fluid could
result in transmission malfunction and
failure.
Use only specified automatic transmis
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sion fluid. (Refer to "Recommended
lubricants and capacities" on page 9-10.)
Brake hoses and lines
Visually check for proper installation,
chafing, cracks, deterioration and any
leakage. Replace any deteriorated or
damaged parts immediately.
Brake 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 4 specifi
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cation.
Parking brake
Inspect the parking brake system includ
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ing the parking brake pedal and cables.
Brake discs, pads and calipers
Check the pads for excessive wear, discs
for run out and wear, and calipers for
fluid leakage.
For more information on checking the
pads or lining wear limit, we recommend
to refer to the Kia web site.
(www.kia-hotline.com)
Suspension mounting bolts
Check the suspension connections for
looseness or damage. Retighten to the
specified torque.