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Maintenance
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Diesel Engine [Except Europe (Including Russia)]
The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission control and performance. Keep receipts for all
vehicle emission services to protect your warranty. Where both mileage and time are shown, the frequency of service is deter-
mined by whichever occurs first.
NO.
ITEM
REMARK
*1 Engine oil and engine oil filter Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before starting a long trip.
*2
Engine oil and engine oil filter
(For Diesel Engine)
• The engine oil level should be checked regularly and maintained properly. Operating
with an insufficient amount oil can damage the engine, and such damage is not covered
by warranty.
• This maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. It is applicable only when using a
qualified fuel <"EN590 or equivalent">. If the diesel fuel specifications don't meet the
EN590, it must be replaced according to the severe maintenance schedule.
*3 Coolant (Engine)
When adding coolant, use only deionized water or soft water for your vehicle and never
mix hard water in the coolant filled at the factory. An improper coolant mixture can result
in serious malfunction or engine damage.
*4 Drive belts (Engine)
• Adjust alternator, water pump and air conditioner (if equipped) drive belt. Inspect and if
necessary repair or replace.
• Inspect drive belt tensioner, idler and alternator pulley and if necessary correct or replace.
*5 Manual transaxle fluid Manual transaxle fluid should be changed anytime it has been submerged in water.
*6 Fuel filter cartridge (Diesel)
This maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. It is applicable only when using a qual-
ified fuel <"EN590 or equivalent">. If the diesel fuel specifications don't meet the EN590, it
must be replaced more frequently. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow
restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc., replace the fuel filter imme-
diately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult a professional workshop for more
details. Kia recommends to consult an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.