N O R M A L M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E
When your vehicle requires service, remember that your dealer knows your vehicle best. Your dealer has factory-trained technicians,
recommended special tools, genuine Kia replacement parts, and is dedicated to your complete satisfaction. For expert advice and
quality service, see your authorized Kia dealer.
Forte
Features & Functions Guide
A
Inspect
* —
Intercooler, in/out hose and air intake hose (1.6L TGDI)
Replace
—
Engine oil and engine oil filter (1.8L MPI/2.0L GDI)
1
Perform
— Rotate tires; add fuel additive
2
B
Inspect
* — Air conditioning compressor, air conditioner refrigerant and performance**, cooling system
3
, battery
condition, brake fluid/clutch** fluid; brake lines, hoses and connections; brake pedal and operation, chassis/body nuts
and bolts, drum brake and linings**, disc brakes and pads**, exhaust pipe and muffler, front suspension ball joints;
parking brakes, steering operation and linkage and suspension mounting bolts
C
Inspect
* — Air cleaner element
D
Replace
—
Climate control air filter**
E
Inspect*
— Fuel filter
4
and fuel tank air filter
4
; vapor hose and fuel filler cap
Replace
—
Air cleaner element
F
Inspect*
— Manual transaxle fluid**
G
Inspect*
— Drive belt
5
(First 60,000 miles / 72months. After, every 15,000 miles / 24 months)
H
Replace
— Spark plugs
I
Replace
—
Engine coolant
6,7
* and, if necessary, adjust, clean, replace or correct
** If equipped
1
1.6L TGDI - At first replace engine oil and oil filter at 3,000 miles or 6 months,
after that, every 5,000 miles or 6 months.
2
If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is
recommended. Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer along
with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
3
Inspect “Water Pump” when replacing the drive belt or timing belt.
4
Fuel filter & fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free but
periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends
on fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow
restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc., replace the fuel
filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an authorized
Kia dealer for details.
5
The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced excessively.
6
When replacing 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.
7
For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it’s interval when you do
maintenance of other items.
Check tire pressure once a month or more.
See your owner’s manual for more details and complete maintenance information, including severe maintenance schedule.
Warranty may be voided if maintenance schedule is not followed.
Call 1-800-333-4kia (4542) for roadside assistance.
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Part Number: UD140-PS-004
INTERVAL MAINTENANCE CHART
7,500 miles
A
B C
15,000 miles
A
B C D
22,500 miles
A
30,000 miles
A
B
D
E
37,500 miles
A
40,000 miles
F
45,000 miles
A
B C D
52,500 miles
A
60,000 miles
A B
D E
G
67,500 miles
A
75,000 miles
A
B C D
G
80,000 miles
F
82,500 miles
A
90,000 miles
A
B
D
E
G
97,500 miles
A
105,000 miles
A
B C D
G H
112,500 miles
A
120,000 miles
A
B
D
E
F
G
I
