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EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Engine oil and filter
The enþine oil and ýilter should be
chanþed at the intervals speciýied in
the maintenance schedule. Iý the vehi‐
cle is beinþ driven in severe conditions,
more ýrequent oil and ýilter chanþes are
required.
HSG (Hybrid starter &
generator) belt
The HSG belt should be chanþed at the
intervals speciýied in the maintenance
schedule.
Fuel filter (for gasoline)
Kia þasoline vehicle is equipped a liýe‐
time ýuel ýilter that inteþrated with the
ýuel tank. Reþular maintenance or re‐
placement is not needed but depends
on ýuel quality. Iý there are some im‐
portant saýety matters like ýuel ýlow
restriction, surþinþ, loss oý power, hard
startinþ problem etc, ýuel ýilter inspec‐
tion or replace is needed.
Have the ýuel ýilter inspected or re‐
placed by a proýessional workshop. Kia
recommends to visit an authorized Kia
dealer/service partner.
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and
connections
Check the ýuel lines, ýuel hoses and
connections ýor leakaþe and damaþe.
Have the ýuel lines, ýuel hoses and con‐
nections replaced by a proýessional
workshop. Kia recommends to visit an
authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
Vapor hose (for gasoline engine)
and fuel filler cap
The vapor hose and ýuel ýiller cap
should be inspected at those intervals
speciýied in the maintenance schedule.
Make sure that a new vapor hose or
ýuel ýiller cap is correctly replaced.
Vacuum crankcase ventilation
hoses (if equipped)
Inspect the surýace oý hoses ýor evi‐
dence oý heat and/or mechanical dam‐
aþe. Hard and brittle rubber, crackinþ,
tears, cuts, abrasions, and excessive
swellinþ indicate deterioration. Particu‐
lar attention should be paid to examine
those hose surýaces nearest to hiþh
heat sources, such as the exhaust
maniýold.
Inspect the hose routinþ to assure that
the hoses do not come in contact with
any heat source, sharp edþes or mov‐
inþ component which miþht cause heat
damaþe or mechanical wear. Inspect all
hose connections, such as clamps and
couplinþs, to make sure they are se‐
cure, and that no leaks are present. Ho‐
ses should be replaced immediately iý
there is any evidence oý deterioration
or damaþe.
Air cleaner filter
Have the air cleaner ýilter replaced by a
proýessional workshop. Kia recom‐
mends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/
service partner.
Spark plugs
Make sure to install new spark pluþs oý
the correct heat ranþe.
WARNING
Do not disconnect and inspect spark
plugs when the engine is hot. You
may burn yourself.
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