Kia Cadenza: Maintenance / Air cleaner
Filter replacement
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It must be replaced when necessary,
and should not be washed.
You can clean the filter when inspecting
the air cleaner element.
Clean the filter by using compressed
air.
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1. Pull out the air cleaner cover.
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2. Unlock by turning the locking lever
downward.
3. Pull the air cleaner filter to replace.
4. Lock the cover with the reverse
order.
Replace the filter according to the
Maintenance Schedule.
If the vehicle is operated in extremely
dusty or sandy areas, replace the
element more often than the usual
recommended intervals. (Refer to
“Maintenance under severe usage
conditions” in this chapter.)
CAUTION - Air filter
maintenance
- Do not drive with the air cleaner
removed; this will result in
excessive engine wear.
- When removing the air cleaner
filter, be careful that dust or
dirt does not enter the air
intake, or damage may result.
- Use a Kia genuine part. Use of
a non-genuine part could
damage the air flow sensor.
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 flu ...
Filter inspection
The climate control air filter should
be replaced according to the
Maintenance Schedule. If the vehicle
is operated in severely air-polluted
cities or on dusty rough roads f ...
Other information:
The system will be disarmed when
The doors (and trunk) are unlocked
with the smart key.
After depressing the unlock button,
the hazard warning lights will blink
and the chime will sound twice (in
smart key) to indicate that the system
is disarmed.
After depressing the unlock butto ...
Removal
1.
Disconnect the vapor hose (A).
2.
Remove the PCV valve (B).
Inspection
1.
Insert a thin stick (A) into the PCV valve (B) from the threaded side to check that the plunger moves.
If the plunger does not move (PCV valve is clogged), clean or replac ...