Kia K900: Maintenance under severe usage conditionsThe following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under severe driving conditions.
Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R :
Replace
I :
Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary


S
evere driving conditions
A - Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal temperature or less than 10 miles (16 km) 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 sandy areas
F - Driving in heavy traffic area over 90°F (32°C)
G- Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road
H- Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack
I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle towing
J - Driving over 106 mph (170 km/h)
K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 120 months
Explanation of scheduled maintenance itemsWasher fluid
Checking the washer fluid level
The reservoir is translucent so that you can check the level with a quick visual
inspection.
Check the fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir and add fluid if ...
Trunk Lid Control Button
When the trunk lid control button is ON (depressed), the power trunk can be controlled
with the power trunk main control button, power trunk open, close button, and the
smart key.
When this tru ...
Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol
Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and ethanol (also known as grain alcohol), and
gasoline or gasohol containing methanol (also known as wood alcohol) are being marketed
along with or instead of leade ...