Kia Carens: Maintenance / Scheduled maintenance service

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual / Maintenance / Scheduled maintenance service

Follow Normal Maintenance Schedule if the vehicle is usually operated where none of the following conditions apply. If any of the following conditions apply, follow Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions.

Repeated driving short distance of less than 8 km (5 miles) in normal temperature or less than 16 km(10 miles) in freezing temperature
Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread roads
Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
Driving in heavy dust condition
Driving in heavy traffic area
Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road repeatedly
Towing a trailer or using a camper, or roof rack
Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use of vehicle towing
Driving over 170 km/h (106 mile/h)
Frequently driving in stop-and-go condition

If your vehicle is operated under the above conditions, you should inspect, replace or refill more frequently than the following Normal Maintenance Schedule. After the periods or distance shown in the chart, continue to follow the prescribed maintenance intervals.

Owner maintenance schedule

When you stop for fuel: Check the engine oil level. Check coolant level in coolant reservoir. Check the windshield washer fluid level. Look for low or under-inflated tires. Check the radiator an ...

Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Europe

The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission control and performance. Keep receipts for all vehicle emission services to protect your warranty. Where both mileage and ...

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Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual: CVVT Oil Control Valve (OCV) Description and operation

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Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual: Control Cable Repair procedures

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