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Maintenance Air cleaner filter
Air cleaner filter
A Genuine Kia air cleaner filter is recom
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mended when the filter is replaced.
Replacing air cleaner filter
Air cleaner filter must be replaced when
necessary, and should not be washed.
You can clean the filter when inspecting
the air cleaner element. Clean the filter
by using compressed air.
1. Loosen the air cleaner cover attaching
clips and open the cover.
2. Wipe the inside of the air cleaner.
3. Replace the air cleaner filter.
4. Lock the cover with the cover attach
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ing clips.
Replace the filter according to the Main
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tenance Schedule.
If the vehicle is operated in extremely
dusty or sandy areas, replace the ele
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ment more often than the usual recom
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mended intervals. (Refer to
"Maintenance Under Severe Usage Con
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ditions" on page 7-11.)
CAUTION
Air filter maintenance
僅 Do not drive with the air cleaner
removed; this will result in excessive
engine wear.
僅 When removing the air cleaner filter,
be careful that dust or dirt does not
enter the air intake, or damage may
result.
僅 Use a Kia genuine part. Use of a non-
genuine part could damage the air
flow sensor.
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