Kia Forte: 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


Normal maintenance schedule
Severe driving conditionsMode Control Actuator Description
The mode control actuator is located at the heater unit.
It adjusts the position of the mode door by operating the mode control
actuator based on the signal of the A/C control unit. Pressing ...
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items
Engine oil and filter
The engine oil and filter should be changed at the intervals specified in the
maintenance schedule. If the car is being driven in severe conditions, more frequent
oil and filt ...
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor (MAPS) Removal
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative
(-) cable.
2.
Disconnect the manifold absolute pressure sensor connecto ...