KIA Optima Hybrid 2013 - Manual (Page 311)

Maintenance
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MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
A - Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 8 km in normal tempera-
ture or less than 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 32°C (90°F)
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 170 km/h (106 mph)
K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
L - Frequently driving in rainy areas
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
MAINTENANCE ITEM
MAINTENANCE
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS DRIVING CONDITION
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER R EVERY 6,000 KM OR 6 MONTHS A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K
AIR CLEANER FILTER R MORE FREQUENTLY C, E
SPARK PLUGS R MORE FREQUENTLY B, H
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID R EVERY 96,000 KM A, C, E, F, G, I
HSG BELT
R EVERY 48,000 KM or 24 MONTHS C, D, E, K, L
I EVERY 6,000 KM or 6 MONTHS C, D, E, K, L
FRONT BRAKE DISC/PADS, CALIPERS I MORE FREQUENTLY C, D, G, H
REAR BRAKE DISC/PADS I MORE FREQUENTLY C, D, G, F
PARKING BRAKE I MORE FREQUENTLY C, D, G, H
STEERING GEAR BOX, LINKAGE & BOOTS/
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT, UPPER ARM BALL
JOINT
I EVERY 12,000 KM OR 6 MONTHS C, D, E, F, G, H, I
DRIVE SHAFTS AND BOOTS I MORE FREQUENTLY C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER
(FOR EVAPORATOR AND BLOWER UNIT)
R MORE FREQUENTLY C, E