Maintenance
OWNER MAINTENANCE
Owner maintenance schedule
The following lists are vehicle checks
When you stop for fuel:
Check the engine oil level.
and inspections that should be per- • Check coolant level in coolant
reservoir.
While operating your vehicle:
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• Note any changes in the sound of
the exhaust or any smell of
exhaust fumes in the vehicle.
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formed
by
the
owner
or
an
Authorized Kia Dealer at the fre-
quencies indicated to help ensure
safe, dependable operation of your
vehicle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your deal-
er as soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance Checks
are generally not covered by war-
ranties and you may be charged for
labor, parts and lubricants used.
• Check for vibrations in the steering
wheel. Notice any increased steer-
ing effort or looseness in the steer-
ing wheel, or change in its straight-
ahead position.
• Notice if your vehicle constantly
turns slightly or “pulls” to one side
when traveling on smooth, level
road.
WARNING - Radiation
coolant
Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level when the
engine is hot. Scalding hot
coolant and steam may blow out
under
pressure. This could
cause serious injury.
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When stopping, listen and check
for strange sounds, pulling to one
side, increased brake pedal travel
or “hard-to-push” brake pedal.
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Check the windshield washer fluid
level.
Look for low or under-inflated tires.
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If any slipping or changes in the
operation of your transaxle occurs,
check the transaxle fluid level.
Check automatic transaxle
(Park) function.
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Check parking brake.
Check for fluid leaks under your
vehicle (water dripping from the air
conditioning system after use is
normal).
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| Categories | Kia Manuals, Kia Spectra Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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