Kia Rio: Maintenance under severe usage conditions - Engine compartment - Maintenance - Kia Rio UB 2012-2026 Owners ManualKia Rio: Maintenance under severe usage conditions

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


Severe driving conditions


Severe driving conditions

A - Repeatedly driving shorts distances of less than 5 miles in normal temperature or less than 10 miles 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 100 MPH

K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions

Normal maintenance schedule
The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission control and performance. Keep receipts for all vehicle emission services to protect your warranty. Where both mileage ...

Explanation of scheduled maintenance items
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