Kia Cerato, Owner'S Manual, Page: 544 / 655

Maintenance
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Air cleaner filter
We recommend that the air cleaner
filter be replaced by an authorised
Kia dealer.
Spark plugs
(for petrol engine)
Make sure to install new spark plugs
of the correct heat range.
Valve clearance
(for petrol engine)
Inspect for excessive valve noise
and/or engine vibration and adjust if
necessary. We recommend that the
system be serviced by an authorised
Kia dealer.
Cooling system
Check the cooling system compo-
nents, 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 mainte-
nance schedule.
Manual transaxle fluid
(if equipped)
Inspect the manual transaxle fluid
according to the maintenance sched-
ule.
Dual clutch transmission fluid
(if equipped)
Inspect the dual clutch transmission
fluid according to the maintenance
schedule.
Automatic transaxle fluid
(if equipped)
Automatic transaxle fluid should not
be checked under normal usage
conditions.
We recommend that the automatic
transmission fluid changed by an
authorised Kia dealer according to
the maintenance schedule.
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NOTICE
Automatic transaxle fluid colour is
basically red.
As the vehicle is driven, the auto-
matic 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 colour.
CAUTION
The use of a non-specified fluid
could result in transaxle mal-
function and failure.
Use only specified automatic
transaxle fluid.
(Refer to
“Recommended lubricants and
capacities” in chapter 8.)
WARNING
Do not disconnect and inspect
spark plugs when the engine is
hot. You may burn yourself.