The 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
Owner maintenance
The following lists are vehicle checks and inspections that should be performed
by the owner or an authorized K900 Kia dealer at the frequencies indicated to help
ensure safe, dependable operation ...
Curtain air bag
Curtain air bags are located along both sides of the roof rails above the front
and rear doors.
They are designed to help protect the heads of the front seat occupants and the
rear outboard sea ...
Don't let your parking brake freeze
Under some conditions your parking brake can freeze in the engaged position.
This is most likely to happen when there is an accumulation of snow or ice around
or near the rear brakes or if the bra ...