Kia Rio / Rio Hatchback (2022 year). Manual in english

Maintenance

EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS

Engine oil and filter

Fuel filter (for gasoline)

Fuel lines, fuel hoses and con-

nections

The engine oil and filter should be

Kia gasoline vehicles are equipped

changed at the intervals specified in

with a lifetime fuel filter that inte-

Check the fuel lines, fuel hoses and

the maintenance schedule. If the

grates with the fuel tank. Regular

connections for leakage and dam-

vehicle is being driven in severe con-

maintenance or replacement is not

age. Have an authorized Kia dealer

ditions, more frequent oil and filter

needed but depends on fuel quality. If

replace any damaged or leaking

changes are required.

there are some important safety mat-

parts immediately.

ters like fuel flow restriction, surging,

loss of power, hard starting problem,

Drive belts

Fuel tank and fuel cap

etc., fuel filter inspection or replace is

Inspect all drive belts for evidence of

needed.

The fuel tank and fuel cap should be

cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oil

inspected at the intervals specified in

The fuel filter be inspected or

saturation, and replace if necessary.

the maintenance schedule. Make

replaced by an authorized Kia dealer.

Drive belts should be checked peri-

sure that a new fuel tank and fuel

odically for proper tension and

cap is installed correctly.

adjusted as necessary.

Maintenance

Vacuum crankcase ventilation

Air cleaner filter

Coolant

hoses

A Genuine Kia air cleaner filter is rec-

The coolant should be changed at

Inspect the surface of hoses for evi-

ommended when the filter is replaced.

the intervals specified in the mainte-

dence of heat and/or mechanical

nance schedule.

damage. Hard and brittle rubber,

Spark plugs

cracking, tears, cuts, abrasions, and

Intelligent Variable

excessive swelling indicate deterio-

Make sure to install new spark plugs

Transmission (IVT) fluid

ration. Particular attention should be

of the correct heat range.

The Intelligent Variable Transmission

paid to examine those hose surfaces

When assembling parts, be sure to

(IVT) fluid should not be checked

nearest to high heat sources, such

wipe the inside and outside of the

under normal usage conditions.

as the exhaust manifold.

boot bottom of the ignition coil and

Inspect the hose routing to assure

the insulator of the spark plug with a

But in severe conditions, the fluid

that the hoses do not come in con-

soft cloth to prevent contamination of

should be changed at an authorized

tact with any heat source, sharp

the spark plug insulator.

Kia dealer in accordance to the

scheduled maintenance at the begin-

edges or moving component which

ning of this chapter.

might cause heat damage or

Valve clearance (if equipped)

mechanical wear. Inspect all hose

connections, such as clamps and

Inspect excessive valve noise and/or

(Refer to “Maintenance Under Severe

couplings, to make sure they are

engine vibration and adjust if neces-

Usage Conditions” this chapter.)

secure, and that no leaks are pres-

sary. An authorized Kia dealer

ent. Hoses should be replaced

should perform the operation.

immediately if there is any evidence

of deterioration or damage.

Cooling system

Check the cooling system compo-

nents, such as the radiator, coolant

reservoir, hoses and connections for

leakage and damage. Replace any

damaged parts.

Maintenance

✽ NOTICE

Brake hoses and lines

CAUTION

The

Intelligent

Variable

Visually check for proper installation,

Use only specified Intelligent

Transmission

(IVT) fluid color is

chafing, cracks, deterioration and

Variable Transmission

(IVT)

amber. As the vehicle is driven, the

any leakage. Replace any deteriorat-

fluid. The use of non-specified

Intelligent Variable Transmission

ed or damaged parts immediately.

fluid (even marked as compati-

(IVT) fluid will begin to look darker.

ble with genuine) could result

This is normal, and you should not

in shift quality deterioration

judge the need to replace the fluid

and vibrations, and eventually,

based upon the changed color.

transmission failure.

(Refer to “Recommended lubri-

cants and capacities” in chapter

8.)

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Maintenance

✽ NOTICE - NHTSA Safety

(Continued)

Brake fluid

Corrosion Alert

1. Wash the undercarriage of your

Check the brake fluid level in the

vehicle regularly throughout the

NHTSA has warned all vehicle own-

brake fluid reservoir. The level should

winter and do a thorough washing

ers of all brands that they must main-

be between the “MIN” and “MAX”

in the spring to remove road salt

tain their vehicles in a manner which

marks on the side of the reservoir.

and other de-icing chemicals.

will prevent brake hose and brake line

Use only hydraulic brake fluid con-

2. Monitor the brake system for

failures due to corrosion when such

forming to DOT 4 specification.

signs of corrosion by having regu-

vehicles are exposed to winter road

lar professional inspections and

salt and related chemicals. While seri-

watching for signs of problems,

Parking brake

ous corrosion conditions typically only

including loss of brake fluid,

manifest themselves as safety issues

Inspect the parking brake system

unusual leaks and soft or spongy

after 7 years of vehicle use, the corro-

including the parking brake lever and

feel in the brake pedal.

sion process starts immediately and

cables.

3. Replace the entire brake pipe

thus underbody cleaning maintenance

assembly if you find severe corro-

must commence from your vehicle's

sion that causes scaling or flaking

first exposure to road salts and chem-

of brake components.

icals. NHTSA urges vehicle owners to

take the following steps to prevent

corrosion:

(Continued)

Maintenance

Brake discs, pads and calipers

Steering gear box, linkage &

boots/lower arm ball joint

Check the pads for excessive wear,

discs for run out and wear, and

With the vehicle stopped and engine

calipers for fluid leakage.

off, check for excessive free-play in

the steering wheel.

Exhaust pipe and muffler

Check the linkage for bends or dam-

age. Check the dust boots and ball

Visually inspect the exhaust pipes,

joints for deterioration, cracks, or

muffler and hangers for cracks, dete-

damage. Replace any damaged

rioration, or damage. Start the

parts.

engine and listen carefully for any

exhaust gas leakage. Tighten con-

Drive shafts and boots

nections or replace parts as neces-

sary.

Check the drive shafts, boots and

clamps for cracks, deterioration, or

damage. Replace any damaged

Suspension mounting bolts

parts and, if necessary, repack the

Check the suspension connections

grease.

for looseness or damage. Retighten

to the specified torque.

Air conditioning refrigerant

Check the air conditioning lines and

connections for leakage and damage.

Maintenance

CHECKING FLUID LEVELS

When checking engine oil, engine

coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid,

always be sure to clean the area

around any filler plug, drain plug, or

dipstick before checking or draining

any lubricant or fluid. This is espe-

cially important in dusty or sandy

areas and when the vehicle is used

on unpaved roads. Cleaning the plug

and dipstick areas will prevent dirt

and grit from entering the engine and

other mechanisms that could be

damaged.

Maintenance

ENGINE OIL

Checking the engine oil level

■ Smartstream G1.6

5. Pull the dipstick out again and

check the level. Check if the oil

Engine oil is used for lubricating,

level is between the F-L line, and if

cooling, and operating various

it is below the L line, add enough

hydraulic components in the engine.

oil to bring the level to F line.

Engine oil consumption while driving

is normal, and it is necessary to

WARNING - Radiator hose

check and refill the engine oil regu-

Be very careful not to touch the

larly. Also, check and refill the oil

radiator hose when checking or

level within the recommended main-

adding the engine oil as it may

tenance schedule to prevent deterio-

be hot enough to burn you.

ration of oil performance.

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Check the engine oil following the

1. Be sure the

vehicle

is on level

below procedure.

CAUTION

ground.

When you wipe the oil level

2. Start the engine and allow it to

gauge, you should wipe it with a

reach normal operating tempera-

ture.

clean cloth.

3. Turn the engine off, remove the oil

When mixed with debris, it can

filler cap and pull the dipstick out.

cause engine damage.

Wait for 15 minutes for the oil to

return to the oil pan.

4. Wipe the dipstick clean and re-

insert it fully.

Maintenance

■ Smartstream G1.6

•

Do not spill engine oil when adding

Changing the engine oil and

or changing engine oil. Wipe off

filter

spilled oil immediately.

Have engine oil and filter changed by

•

The engine oil consumption may

an authorized Kia dealer according

increase while you break in a new

to the Maintenance Schedule at the

vehicle and it will be stabilized after

beginning of this chapter.

driving 4,000 miles (6,000 km).

•

If the maintenance schedule to

•

The engine oil consumption can be

replace engine oil is exceeded, the

affected by driving habits, climate

engine oil performance may deteri-

conditions, traffic conditions, oil

orate, and the engine condition

quality, etc. Therefore, it is recom-

may be affected. Therefore,

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mended that you inspect the

replace the engine oil according to

Use a funnel to help prevent oil

engine oil level regularly and refill it

the maintenance schedule.

from being spilled on engine com-

if necessary.

•

To keep the engine in optimal con-

ponents.

•

The engine oil change interval is

dition, use the recommended

set for the purpose of preventing oil

engine oil and filter. If the recom-

deterioration, and is not related to

Use only the specified engine oil.

mended engine oil and filter are

(Refer to “Recommended lubricants

the amount of oil consumption; so,

not used replace it according to the

check and refill the amount of the

and capacities” in chapter 8.)

maintenance schedule under

oil regularly.

severe usage conditions.

•

The purpose of the maintenance

schedule for engine oil replace-

ment is to prevent oil deterioration

and it is irrelevant to oil consump-

tion. Check and refill engine oil reg-

ularly.

Maintenance

WARNING - Used engine

oil

Used engine oil may cause irrita-

tion or cancer of the skin if left in

contact with the skin for pro-

longed periods of time. Always

protect your skin by washing

your hands thoroughly with

soap and warm water as soon as

possible after handling used oil.

Do not leave used engine oil

within the reach of children.

CAUTION

The engine oil is very hot imme-

diately after the vehicle has

been driven and can cause

burns during replacement.

Replace the engine oil after the

engine oil has cooled down.

Maintenance

ENGINE COOLANT

The high-pressure cooling system

Checking the coolant level

•

Turn the engine off and wait until it

has a reservoir filled with year round

cools down. Use extreme care

antifreeze coolant. The reservoir is

when removing the radiator cap.

WARNING

filled at the factory.

Wrap a thick towel around it, and

Removing radiator

turn it counterclockwise slowly to

Check the antifreeze protection and

cap

the first stop. Step back while the

coolant level at least once a year: at

pressure is released from the cool-

the beginning of the winter season,

ing system.

and before traveling to a colder cli-

mate.

When you are sure all the pressure

Never attempt to remove the

has been released, press down on

radiator cap while the engine is

the cap, using a thick towel, and

operating or hot. Doing so

continue turning counterclockwise

might lead to cooling system

to remove it.

and engine damage and could

•

Even if the engine is not operating,

result in serious personal injury

do not remove the radiator cap or

from escaping hot coolant or

the drain plug while the engine and

steam.

radiator are hot. Hot coolant and

steam may still blow out under

pressure, causing serious injury.

Maintenance

Recommended engine coolant

WARNING - Cooling fan

•

When adding coolant, use only

deionized water or soft water for

your vehicle and never mix hard

water in the coolant filled at the fac-

tory. An improper coolant mixture

can result in serious malfunction or

Use caution when working near

engine damage.

the blade of the cooling fan. The

•

The engine in your vehicle has alu-

electric motor (cooling fan) is

minum engine parts and must be

controlled by engine coolant

protected by an ethylene-glycol

temperature, refrigerant pres-

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with phosphate based coolant to

sure and vehicle speed. it may

Check the condition and connections

prevent corrosion and freezing.

sometimes operate even when

of all cooling system hoses and

•

DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol

the engine is not running.

heater hoses. Replace any swollen

coolant or mix them with the spec-

or deteriorated hoses.

ified coolant.

The coolant level should be filled

•

Do not use a solution that contains

between F and L marks on the side

more than 60% antifreeze or less

of the coolant reservoir when the

than

35% antifreeze. This would

engine is cool.

reduce the effectiveness of the

If the coolant level is low, add enough

solution.

specified coolant to provide protec-

tion against freezing and corrosion.

✽ NOTICE

Bring the level to F, but do not over-

fill. If frequent additions are required,

Make sure that the coolant cap is

see an authorized Kia dealer for a

properly closed after refilling the

cooling system inspection.

coolant. Otherwise the engine could

overheat while driving.

Maintenance

For mixture percentage, refer to the

Changing the coolant

following table.

Have the coolant changed by an

authorized Kia dealer according to

Mixture Percentage

Ambient

the Maintenance Schedule at the

(volume)

Temperature

beginning of this chapter.

Antifreeze

Water

5°F (-15°C)

-13°F (-25°C)

CAUTION

-31°F (-35°C)

Put a thick cloth or fabric

-49°F (-45°C)

around the radiator cap before

refilling the coolant in order to

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prevent the coolant from over-

flowing into engine parts such

as the alternator.

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 which may result in

serious injury.

Maintenance

BRAKE FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)

Checking the brake fluid level

In the event the brake system

CAUTION

- Proper fluid

requires frequent additions of fluid,

Only use brake fluid in brake

the vehicle should be inspected by

system. Small amounts of

an authorized Kia dealer.

improper fluids (such as engine

When changing and adding brake

oil) can cause damage to the

fluid, handle it carefully. Do not let it

brake system.

come in contact with your eyes. If

brake fluid should come in contact

with your eyes, immediately flush

If the level is low, add fluid until you

them with a large quantity of fresh

reach the MAX (Maximum) level. The

tap water. Have your eyes examined

level will fall with accumulated

by a doctor as soon as possible.

mileage. This is a normal condition

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associated with the wear of brake lin-

CAUTION - brake fluid

ings. If the fluid level is excessively

Check the fluid level in the reservoir

low, have the brake system checked

Do not allow brake fluid to con-

periodically. The fluid level should be

by an authorized Kia dealer.

tact the vehicle's body paint, as

between the MAX (Maximum) and

paint damage will result.

MIN (Minimum) marks on the side of

the reservoir.

Use only the specified brake fluid.

Before removing the reservoir cap

(Refer to “Recommended lubricants

Brake fluid which has been exposed

and capacities” in chapter 8.)

to open air for an extended time

and adding brake fluid, clean the

area around the reservoir cap thor-

should never be used as its quality

cannot be guaranteed. It should be

oughly to prevent brake fluid contam-

Never mix different types of fluid.

ination.

disposed of properly.

Maintenance

WASHER FLUID

Checking the washer fluid

level

WARNING - Flammable

WARNING - Windshield

fluid

Do not allow the washer fluid to

Do not drink the windshield

come in contact with open

washer fluid. The windshield

flames or sparks. The windshield

washer fluid is poisonous to

washer fluid reservoir is flamma-

humans and animals.

ble under certain circumstances.

This can result in a fire.

WARNING - Coolant

• Do not use radiator coolant or

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antifreeze in the washer fluid

reservoir.

The reservoir is translucent so that

you can check the level with a quick

• Radiator coolant can severely

visual inspection.

obscure visibility when sprayed

Check the fluid level in the washer

on the windshield and may

cause loss of vehicle control.

fluid reservoir and add fluid if neces-

sary. In warm climates, plain water

may be used if washer fluid is not

available. However, use washer sol-

vent with antifreeze characteristics in

cold climates to prevent freezing.

Maintenance

PARKING BRAKE

Checking the parking brake

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Check the stroke of the parking

brake by counting the number of

“clicks’’ heard while fully applying it

from the released position. Also, the

parking brake alone should securely

hold the vehicle on a fairly steep

grade. If the stroke is more or less

than specified, have the parking

brake adjusted by an authorized Kia

dealer.

Stroke : 5~7 “clicks’’ at a force of 44

lbs (20 kg, 196 N).

Maintenance

AIR CLEANER

Filter replacement

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1. Loosen the air cleaner cover

2. Wipe the inside of the air cleaner.

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attaching clips and open the cover.

3. Replace the air cleaner filter.

It must be replaced when necessary,

and should not be washed.

4. Lock the cover with the cover

attaching clips.

You can clean the filter when inspect-

ing the air cleaner compartment.

Clean the filter by using compressed

air.

Maintenance

Replace the filter according to the

Maintenance Schedule.

CAUTION - Air filter

maintenance

If the vehicle is operated in extreme-

ly dusty or sandy areas, replace the

• Do not drive with the air clean-

element more often than the usual

er removed; this will result in

recommended intervals.

(Refer to

excessive engine wear.

“Maintenance under severe usage

• When removing the air cleaner

conditions” in this chapter.)

filter, be careful that dust or

dirt does not enter the air

intake, or damage may result.

• Use a Kia genuine part. Use of

a non-genuine part could

damage the air flow sensor.

Maintenance

CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER

Filter inspection

The climate control air filter should

be replaced according to the

Maintenance Schedule. If the vehicle

is operated in severely air-polluted

cities or on dusty rough roads for a

long period, it should be inspected

more frequently and replaced earlier.

When you replace the climate control

air filter, replace it performing the fol-

lowing procedure, and be careful to

avoid damaging other components.

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1. Open the glove box and remove

2. With the glove box open, pull the

the stoppers on both sides.

support strap (1).

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3. Remove the climate control air fil-

4. Replace the climate control air fil-

ter cover while pressing the lock

ter.

on both sides of the cover.

5. Reassemble in the reverse order

of disassembly.

When replacing the climate control

air filter, install it properly. Otherwise,

the system may produce noise, and

the effectiveness of the filter may be

reduced.

Maintenance

WIPER BLADES

Blade inspection

Contamination of either the wind-

Blade replacement

shield or the wiper blades with for-

When the wipers no longer clean

eign matter can reduce the effective-

adequately, the blades may be worn

ness of the windshield wipers.

or cracked, and require replacement.

Common sources of contamination

are insects, tree sap, and hot wax

To prevent damage to the wiper arms

or other components, do not attempt

treatments used by some commer-

cial car washes. If the blades are not

to move the wipers manually.

wiping properly, clean both the win-

Aftermarket wiper blades may result

dow and the blades with a good

in wiper malfunction and/or failure. It

cleaner or mild detergent, and rinse

is recommended to use certified Kia

thoroughly with clean water.

parts.

1JBA5122

CAUTION - Wiper blades

Commercial hot waxes

applied by

To prevent damage to the wiper

automatic car washes have been

blades, do not use gasoline,

known to make the windshield diffi-

kerosene, paint thinner, or other

cult to clean.

solvents on or near them.

Maintenance

Front windshield wiper blade

CAUTION - Wiper arms

Do not allow the wiper arm to

fall against the windshield,

since it may chip or crack the

windshield.

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1LDA5023

Type A

1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the

wiper blade assembly to expose

the plastic locking clip.

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2. Compress the clip (1) and slide

the blade assembly downward (2).

3. Lift it off the arm.

4. Install the blade assembly in the

reverse order of removal.

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