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 itemsArmrest
To use the armrest, pull it forward from the seatback. ...
Noise and smoke
When the air bags inflate, they make a loud noise and they leave smoke and powder
in the air inside of the vehicle. This is normal and is a result of the ignition
of the air bag inflator.
After t ...
105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 84 months
Rotate tires
Inspect air cleaner filter
Inspect vacuum hose
Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
Inspect brake hoses and lines
Inspect drive shafts and boots
Inspect exhaust pipe and mu ...