Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This chapter gives instructions only for the maintenance items that are easy to perform.
As explained earlier in this chapter, several procedures can be done only by an authorized Kia dealer with special tools.
✽ NOTICE
Improper owner maintenance during the warranty period may affect warranty coverage. For details, read the separate Warranty & Consumer Information manual provided with the vehicle. If you're unsure about any servicing or maintenance procedure, have it done by an authorized Kia dealer.
WARNING - Maintenance work
Do not wear jewelry or loose clothing while working under the hood of your vehicle with the engine running. These can become entangled in moving parts, if you must run the engine while working under the hood, make certain that you remove all jewelry (especially rings, bracelets, watches, and necklaces) and all neckties, scarves, and similar loose clothing before getting near the engine or cooling fans.
Blade replacement
When the wipers no longer clean adequately, the blades may be worn or cracked,
and require replacement.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms or other components, do not attempt to move
the wipers ...
Immobilizer Control Unit Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the driver crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")
3.
Disconnect the connector of the immobiliz ...