Kia Cadenza: Maintenance / Owner maintenance
The following lists are vehicle checks
and inspections that should be performed
by the owner or an authorized
Kia dealer at the frequencies
indicated to help ensure safe,
dependable operation of your vehicle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your dealer
as soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance Checks
are generally not covered by warranties
and you may be charged for
labor, parts and lubricants used.
Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop for fuel:
- Check the engine oil level.
- Check the coolant level in coolant
reservoir.
- Check the windshield washer fluid
level.
- Look for low or under-inflated tires.
WARNING - Hot coolant
Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level when the
engine is hot. Scalding hot
coolant and steam may blow
out under pressure.
While operating your vehicle:
- Note any changes in the sound of
the exhaust or any smell of
exhaust fumes in the vehicle.
- Check for vibrations in the steering
wheel. Notice any increased steering
effort or looseness in the steering
wheel, or change in its straightahead
position.
- Notice if your vehicle constantly
turns slightly or “pulls” to one side
when traveling on smooth, level
road.
- When stopping, listen and check
for unusual sounds, pulling to one
side, increased brake pedal travel
or “hard-to-push” brake pedal.
- If any slipping or changes in the
operation of your transmission
occurs, check the transaxle fluid
level.
- Check the automatic transaxle P
(Park) function.
- Check the parking brake.
- Check for fluid leaks under your
vehicle (water dripping from the air
conditioning system during or after
use is normal).
At least monthly:
- Check the coolant level in the
engine coolant reservoir.
- Check the operation of all exterior
lights, including the stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flashers.
- Check the inflation pressures of all
tires including the spare for tires
that are worn, show uneven wear,
or are damaged.
- Check for loose wheel lug nuts.
At least twice a year
(i.e., every Spring and Fall) :
- Check the radiator, heater and air
conditioning hoses for leaks or
damage.
- Check the windshield washer
spray and wiper operation. Clean
the wiper blades with clean cloth
dampened with washer fluid.
- Check the headlight alignment.
- Check the muffler, exhaust pipes,
shields and clamps.
- Check the lap/shoulder belts for
wear and function.
At least once a year :
- Clean the body and door drain
holes.
- Lubricate the door hinges and
check the hood hinges.
- Lubricate the door and hood locks
and latches.
- Lubricate the door rubber weatherstrips.
- Check the air conditioning system.
- Inspect and lubricate automatic
transmission linkage and controls.
- Clean the battery and terminals.
- Check the brake fluid level.
You should exercise the utmost care
to prevent damage to your vehicle
and injury to yourself whenever performing
any maintenance or inspection
procedures.
Should you have any doubts concernin ...
Follow the Normal Maintenance
Schedule if the vehicle is usually
operated where none of the following
conditions apply. If any of the following
conditions apply, follow the
Maintenance Under ...
Other information:
Removal
1.
If the compressor is marginally operable, run the engine at
idle speed, and let the air conditioning work for a few minutes, then
shut the engine off.
2.
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
3.
Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/charging station.
4.
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The following publications are available on
www.KiaTechinfo.com
Service manual:
This manual covers maintenance and recommended procedures
for repair to engine and chassis components. It
is written for the Journeyman mechanic, but is simple
enough for most mechanically inclined owners to un ...