KIA Forte_Forte5_Forte Koup 2012 - Manual (Page 290)

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Maintenance
(Continued)
❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) * 1
❑ Inspect parking brake
❑ Inspect valve clearance * 2
❑ Replace air cleaner filter
❑ Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter
(96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 96 months)
❑ Inspect drive belt * 4
(First, 96,000 km or 72 months
after every 24,000 km or 24 months)
❑ Inspect add fuel additive (12,000 or 12 months) * 3
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect cooling system hoses and connections
❑ Inspect clutch (if equipped) and brake pedal free play
❑ Inspect all latch, hinges and locks
* 1 : Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free but
periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends
on fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow
restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc, replace the fuel
filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an
authorized KIA dealer for details.
* 2 : Inspect for excessive tappet noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if nec-
essary.
* 3 : If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-
ommended. Additives are available from your authorized KIA dealer along
with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
* 4 : The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced
excessively.
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)