The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace
I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary
(1) Transfer case Oil and Rear Axle Oil should be changed anytime they have abeen submerged in water.
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
A - Repeatedly driving shorts distanse of less than 8 km
(5 miles) in normal temperature or less than 16 km
(10 miles) in freezing temperature
B - Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
C - Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread roads
D - Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
E - Driving in sandy areas
F - Driving in heavy traffic area over 32°C (90°F)
G - Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road
H - Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack
I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle towing
J - Driving over 170 km/h (106 mph)
K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
All season tires
Kia specifies all season tires on some models to provide good performance for
use all year round, including snowy and icy road conditions. All season tires are
identified by ALL SEASON and/or M+S ...
Changing the coolant
WARNING - Radiator cap
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding
hot coolant and steam may blow out under pressure causing serious injury.
Have the cool ...