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:
Manual Transaxle
1. When the vehicle is stationary, depress
the clutch and brake pedal at
the same time.
2. With the clutch and brake pedal depressed,
shift the shift lever into N
(Neutral).
3. With the brake pedal depressed,
apply the parking brake.
4. Press the ignition switch and tu ...
Repair procedures
Tire Wear
•
Using
tires and wheels other than the recommended sizes can cause unusual
handling characteristics and poor vehicle control, resulting in a
serious accident.
1. Measure the tread depth of the tires.
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