Kia Carens: Severe Condition / General market

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual / Maintenance Schedule / Severe Condition / General market

MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS - EXCEPT EUROPE (INCLUDING RUSSIA)

The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe driving conditions.

Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.

R : Replace

I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace

Maintenance item			Maintenance operation	Maintenance intervals	Driving condition
Engine oil andengine oil filter	Gasoline	Except Middle East	R	Every 7,500 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months	A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K
		For Middle East	R	Every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months
		For China	R	Every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 3 months
	Diesel	For Russia	R	Every 7,500 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months	A, B, C, F, G, H, I, J, K
	Diesel	Except Russia	R	Every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months	A, B, C, F, G, H, I, J, K
Air cleaner filter			R	Replace more frequently depending on the condition	C, E
Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)			R	Every 120,000 km (80,000 miles)	C, D, E, G, H, I, J
Automatic transaxle fluid (if equipped)			R	Every 100,000 km (65,000 miles)	A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K
Dual clutch transmission fluid (if equipped)			R	Every 120,000 km (80,000 miles)	C, D, E, G, H, I, J
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots			I	Inspect more frequently depending on the condition	C, D, E, F, G
Front suspension ball joints			I	Inspect more frequently depending on the condition	C, D, E, F, G
Disc brakes and pads, calipers and rotors			I	Inspect more frequently depending on the condition	C, D, E, G, H
Parking brake (Hand type)			I	Inspect more frequently depending on the condition	C, D, G, H
Driveshaft and boots			I	Inspect more frequently depending on the condition	C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
Climate control air filter			R	Replace more frequently depending on the condition	C, E, G
Spark plugs			R	Replace more frequently depending on the condition	B, H, I, K

SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS

A : Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 8 km (5 miles) in normal temperature or less than 16 km (10 miles) in freezing temperature.	G : Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads repeatedly.
B : Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances.	H : Towing a trailer or using a camper on roof rack.
C : Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or saltspread roads.	I : Driving for patrol car, taxi, commercial car or vehicle towing.
D : Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather.	J : Driving over 170 km/h (106 mile/h).
E : Driving in heavy dust condition.	K : Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions.
F : Driving in heavy traffic area.

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MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS - FOR EUROPE, EXCEPT RUSSIA The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe driving conditions. ...

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