Kia Rio: Scheduled maintenance service / Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions - Non Turbo Models
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
A- Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 8 km (5 miles) in normal temperature
or less than 16 km (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 saltspread roads
D-Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
E-Driving in heavy dust condition
F - Driving in heavy traffic area
G- Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road repeatedly
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
Scheduled maintenance service precaution
Follow the Normal Maintenance Schedule if the vehicle is usually operated where
none of the following conditions apply. If any of the following conditions a ...
Engine oil and filter
The engine oil and filter should be changed at the intervals specified in the
maintenance schedule. If the vehicle is being driven in severe conditions, more
frequent oil an ...
Other information:
Rain and wet roads can make driving dangerous, especially if you’re not prepared
for the slick pavement. Here are a few things to consider when driving in the rain:
A heavy rainfall will make it harder to see and will increase the distance
needed to stop your vehicle, so slow down.
Ke ...
Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) operation
The Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) automatically shifts depending on
speed and accelerator pedal position. The individual speeds are selected automatically,
depending on the position of the shift lever.
For smooth operation, depress ...