The owner or a qualified service technician should perform these vehicle inspections at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation.
Bring any problem to the attention of an authorized Kia dealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible.
When refueling, check the following:
WARNING
Be careful when checking your engine coolant level. The engine compartment will be hot and you could be burned.
Every month, check:
Every 6 months (for example, every spring and fall), check:
You can do the following scheduled maintenance items if you have some mechanical ability, a few basic tools, and if you closely follow the directions in this manual.
When servicing your vehicle use only genuine Kia replacement parts or equivalent. Genuine Kia parts can be obtained from your authorized Kia dealer.
When removing parts with gaskets or seals, replace the gasket or seal with a new part before reassembly. Be sure to completely remove the old gasket and any remaining sealant, without marring the mating surfaces, before installing the new part.
Fan Speed Control Knob
The fan speed control knob is the knob closest to the driver. Four (4) adjustable
fan speeds are provided which increase as the number increases. The ignition switch
must be in the ON position for ...
Battery. Description and Operation
Description
1.
The maintenance-free battery is, as the name implies,
totally maintenance free and has no removable battery cell caps.
2.
Water never nee ...
Battery
WARNING - Battery Dangers
Always read the following
instructions carefully when handling a battery.
Keep lighted cigarettes
and all other flames or sparks away from the battery.
Hydrogen, ...