Kia Stinger: Maintenance / Air cleaner
Filter replacement

■ THETA II 2.0L T-GDI Engine (Gasoline)

■ Lambda II PE 3.3L T-GDI Engine (Gasoline) (Passenger side)
The air filter must be replaced when necessary, and should not be washed.
Have the air cleaner filter inspected or replaced by an authorized Kia dealer.

■ Lambda II PE 3.3L T-GDI Engine (Gasoline) (Driver side)
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 parking brake
Check whether the stroke is within specification when the parking brake pedal
is depressed with 20 kg (44 lbs, 196 N) of force. Also, the parking brake alone
should s ...
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 for a ...
Other information:
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 and filter changes are required.
Drive belts
Inspect all drive belts for evidence of cuts, cracks, e ...
Your mirror will automatically dim upon detecting glare from the vehicles traveling
behind you. The autodimming function can be controlled by the Dimming ON/OFF Button:
1. Pressing the button turns the
auto-dimming function OFF which is indicated by the green Status Indicator LED turning
off ...