Kia Picanto: Scheduled maintenance service / Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions - For Gasoline Engine [Except
Europe (Including Russia)]
Maintenance operation
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
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.
B: Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances.
C: Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread roads.
D: Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold
weather
E: Driving in heavy dust condition.
F: Driving in heavy traffic area.
G: Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads repeatedly.
H: Towing a trailer or using a camper on roof rack.
I: Driving for patrol car, taxi, commercial use of vehicle towing.
J: Driving over 170 km/h (106 mph)
K: Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions.
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 a ...
Engine oil and filter
The engine oil and filter should be
changed at the intervals specified in
the maintenance schedule. If the vehicle
is being driven in severe conditions,
more frequent oi ...
Other information:
Filter replacement
It must be replaced when necessary,
and should not be washed.
You can clean the filter when inspecting
the air cleaner element.
Clean the filter by using compressed
air.
1. Loosen the air cleaner cover attaching
clips and remove the air
cleaner hose.
2. Wipe t ...
General information
Important Safety Notice
Proper
service methods and repair procedures are essential for safe, reliable
operation of all motor vehicles as well as personal safety of the
operator. The service procedures and descriptions in this shop manual
provide general directions f ...