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2021 Kia Seltos EXFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
External Pages
These are pages that do not belong to the exact selected vehicle (2021 Kia Seltos EX), but are still accessible from a link in your vehicle's manual. Be very cautious using repair info from here because these pages may not apply to your vehicle.
- Different variant/trim
- Section 1 (Engine And Transaxle Assembly (R & I) - 1.6L)
- Section 2 (Engine Electrical System - General Information - 1.6L)
- Section 3 (Engine Control System - 1.6L)
- Section 4 (Charging System - 1.6L)
- Section 5 (Intake And Exhaust System - 1.6L)
- Section 6 (Engine Cooling System - 1.6L)
- Section 7 (Drive Belt System - 1.6L)
- Section 8 (Engine Control/Fuel System - General Information - 1.6L)
- Section 9 (Cylinder Head Assembly - 1.6L)
- Section 10 (Ignition System - 1.6L)
- Section 11 (Fuel Delivery System - 1.6L)
- Section 12 (Timing System - 1.6L)
- Section 13 (Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) System - 1.6L)
- Section 14 (Dual Clutch Transmission Control System - 1.6L)
- Section 15 (Emission Control System - General Information - 1.6L)
- Section 16 (Dual Clutch System - 1.6L)
- Section 17 (Double Clutch Transmission Diagnosis - 1.6L (4 Of 4))
- Section 18 (Lubrication System - 1.6L)
- Section 19 (Cylinder Block - 1.6L)
- Section 20 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 1.6L (2 Of 6))
- Section 21 (Engine Starting System - 1.6L)
- Section 22 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 1.6L (4 Of 6))
- Section 23 (Double Clutch Transmission (DCT) System - General Information - 1.6L)
- Section 24 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 1.6L (6 Of 6))
- Section 25 (Crankcase Emission Control System - 1.6L)
- Section 26 (Engine Mechanical System - General Information - 1.6L)
- Section 27 (Double Clutch Transmission Diagnosis - 1.6L (2 Of 4))
- Section 28 (Double Clutch Transmission Diagnosis - 1.6L (1 Of 4))
- Section 29 (Double Clutch Transmission Diagnosis - 1.6L (3 Of 4))
- Section 30 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 1.6L (1 Of 6))
- Section 31 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 1.6L (3 Of 6))
- Section 32 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 1.6L (5 Of 6))
- Different car
- Section 1 (Motor Driven Power Steering System)
- Section 2 (Crash Pad)
- Section 3 (Airbag Modules And Clock Spring)
- Section 4 (Steering Wheel)
- Section 5 (MULTIFUNCTION Switch)
- Section 6 (Tires/Wheels/Alignment)
- Section 7 (Engine And Transaxle Assembly (R & I) - 1.6L)
- Section 8 (Engine And Transaxle Assembly (R & I) - 2.0L)
- Section 9 (Interior Trim)
- Section 10 (Floor Console)
- Section 11 (Heater And A/C Control Unit)
- Section 12 (Indicators And Gauges)
- Section 13 (Head Up Display System)
- Section 14 (Audio/AVN System)
- Section 15 (Engine Cooling System - 1.6L)
- Section 16 (Engine Cooling System - 2.0L)
- Section 17 (Cowl Top Cover)
- Section 18 (Front Seat Assembly)
- Section 19 (Wiper/Washer System)
- Section 20 (Roof Trim)
- Section 21 (Intake And Exhaust System - 1.6L)
- Section 22 (Charging System - 1.6L)
- Section 23 (Engine Control System - 1.6L)
- Section 24 (Body Side Molding)
- Section 25 (Air Conditioning System)
- Section 26 (Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) System - 1.6L)
- Section 27 (Propeller Shaft Assembly)
- Section 28 (Front Suspension System)
- Section 29 (Intake And Exhaust System - 2.0L)
- Section 30 (Charging System - 2.0L)
- Section 31 (Engine Control System - 2.0L)
- Section 32 (Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) - 2.0L)
- Section 33 (Seat Electrical)
- Section 34 (Front Door Assembly)
- Section 35 (Mirrors)
- Section 36 (Power Windows)
- Section 37 (Brake System)
- Section 38 (Brake System - General Information)
- Section 39 (DTC Index)
- Section 40 (Parking Brake System)
- Section 41 (Head Up Display Diagnosis)
- Section 42 (IVT Control System - 2.0L)
- Section 43 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.0L (4 Of 6))
- Section 44 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.0L (6 Of 6))
- Section 45 (Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) System - General Information - 2.0L)
- Section 46 (Front Driveshaft Assembly)
- Section 47 (Transfer Assembly)
- Section 48 (Drive Belt System - 2.0L)
- Section 49 (Rear Seat Assembly)
- Section 50 (Rear Door Assembly)
- Section 51 (Rear Axle Assembly)
- Section 52 (Front Bumper And Radiator Grille)
- Section 53 (Front Radar System)
- Section 54 (Occupant Classification System Diagnosis)
- Section 55 (Airbag System Diagnosis (2 Of 4))
- Section 56 (Tailgate Assembly)
- Section 57 (Smart Key Code Saving Diagnosis)
- Section 58 (Exhaust Emission Control System - 2.0L)
- Section 59 (Rear Corner Radar System)
- Section 60 (Rear Bumper)
- Section 61 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC) System)
- Section 62 (Trunk Trim)
- Section 63 (Front View Camera Diagnosis)
- Section 64 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 1.6L (4 Of 6))
- Section 65 (Drive Belt System - 1.6L)
- Section 66 (Body Electrical System - General Information)
- Section 67 (Crankcase Emission Control System - 1.6L)
- Section 68 (Hood Assembly)
- Section 69 (Fuel Delivery System - 1.6L)
- Section 70 (Lighting System)
- Section 71 (Sound Mood Lamp Diagnosis)
- Section 72 (Airbag System Diagnosis (4 Of 4))
- Section 73 (Hydraulic System - 2.0L)
- Section 74 (Ignition System - 1.6L)
- Section 75 (Fuel Delivery System - 2.0L)
- Section 76 (Air Conditioning System Diagnosis)
- Section 77 (Double Clutch Transmission (DCT) System - General Information - 1.6L)
- Section 78 (Driveshaft And Axle - General Information)
- Section 79 (Dual Clutch System - 1.6L)
- Section 80 (Dual Clutch Transmission Control System - 1.6L)
- Section 81 (Evaporative Emission Control System - 2.0L)
- Section 82 (Rear View Monitor Diagnosis)
- Section 83 (Cluster Module Diagnosis)
- Section 84 (Engine Starting System - 2.0L)
- Section 85 (Ignition System - 2.0L)
- Section 86 (TPMS Diagnosis)
- Section 87 (Smart Key Diagnosis)
- Section 88 (Double Clutch Transmission Diagnosis - 1.6L (4 Of 4))
- Section 89 (General Information)
- Section 90 (BCM Diagnosis)
- Section 91 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.0L (2 Of 6))
- Section 92 (Continuously Variable Transmission Diagnosis - 2.0L)
- Section 93 (Amplifier Diagnosis)
- Section 94 (Immobilizer Diagnosis)
- Section 95 (4WD Control System Diagnosis)
- Section 96 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 1.6L (2 Of 6))
- Section 97 (Maintenance)
- Section 98 (Blind-Spot Collision Warning Diagnosis)
- Section 99 (Integrated Central Control Unit Diagnosis)
- Section 100 (Front Radar System Diagnosis)
- Section 101 (Abs/ESC Diagnosis (2 Of 2))
- Section 102 (Abs/ESC Diagnosis (1 Of 2))
- Section 103 (Seat Heater Ventilation Control Unit-Front Diagnosis)
- Section 104 (Audio/Video/Navigation Diagnosis)
- Section 105 (Seat Heater Ventilation Control Unit-Rear Diagnosis)
- Section 106 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 1.6L (6 Of 6))
- Section 107 (Motor Driven Power Steering System Diagnosis)
- Section 108 (Wireless Power Charger Diagnosis)
- Section 109 (Double Clutch Transmission Diagnosis - 1.6L (2 Of 4))
- Section 110 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.0L (5 Of 6))
- Section 111 (Motor Driven Power Steering System)
- Section 112 (Crash Pad)
- Section 113 (Airbag Modules And Clock Spring)
- Section 114 (Steering Wheel)
- Section 115 (MULTIFUNCTION Switch)
- Section 116 (Tires/Wheels/Alignment)
- Section 117 (Engine And Transaxle Assembly (R & I) - 1.6L)
- Section 118 (Engine And Transaxle Assembly (R & I) - 2.0L)
- Section 119 (Interior Trim)
- Section 120 (Floor Console)
- Section 121 (Heater And A/C Control Unit)
- Section 122 (Indicators And Gauges)
- Section 123 (Head Up Display System)
- Section 124 (Audio/AVN System)
- Section 125 (Engine Cooling System - 1.6L)
- Section 126 (Engine Cooling System - 2.0L)
- Section 127 (Cowl Top Cover)
- Section 128 (Front Seat Assembly)
- Section 129 (Wiper/Washer System)
- Section 130 (Roof Trim)
- Section 131 (Intake And Exhaust System - 1.6L)
- Section 132 (Charging System - 1.6L)
- Section 133 (Engine Control System - 1.6L)
- Section 134 (Body Side Molding)
- Section 135 (Air Conditioning System)
- Section 136 (Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) System - 1.6L)
- Section 137 (Propeller Shaft Assembly)
- Section 138 (Front Suspension System)
- Section 139 (Intake And Exhaust System - 2.0L)
- Section 140 (Charging System - 2.0L)
- Section 141 (Engine Control System - 2.0L)
- Section 142 (Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) - 2.0L)
- Section 143 (Rear Seat Assembly)
- Section 144 (Hood Assembly)
- Section 145 (Trunk Trim)
- Section 146 (Lighting System)
- Section 147 (Front Door Assembly)
- Section 148 (Rear Door Assembly)
- Section 149 (Front Bumper And Radiator Grille)
- Section 150 (Fuel Delivery System - 1.6L)
- Section 151 (Drive Belt System - 1.6L)
- Section 152 (Drive Belt System - 2.0L)
- Section 153 (Seat Electrical)
- Section 154 (Tailgate Assembly)
- Section 155 (DTC Index)
- Section 156 (Crankcase Emission Control System - 1.6L)
- Section 157 (Body Electrical System - General Information)
- Section 158 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 1.6L (4 Of 6))
- Section 159 (Air Conditioning System Diagnosis)
- Section 160 (Double Clutch Transmission (DCT) System - General Information - 1.6L)
- Section 161 (Driveshaft And Axle - General Information)
- Section 162 (Transfer Assembly)
- Section 163 (Brake System)
- Section 164 (Dual Clutch System - 1.6L)
- Section 165 (Dual Clutch Transmission Control System - 1.6L)
- Section 166 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.0L (4 Of 6))
- Section 167 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.0L (6 Of 6))
- Section 168 (Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) System - General Information - 2.0L)
- Section 169 (Front Driveshaft Assembly)
- Section 170 (IVT Control System - 2.0L)
- Section 171 (Power Windows)
- Section 172 (Mirrors)
- Section 173 (Brake System - General Information)
- Section 174 (Parking Brake System)
- Section 175 (4WD Control System Diagnosis)
- Section 176 (Abs/ESC Diagnosis (1 Of 2))
- Section 177 (Abs/ESC Diagnosis (2 Of 2))
- Section 178 (Airbag System Diagnosis (2 Of 4))
- Section 179 (Airbag System Diagnosis (4 Of 4))
- Section 180 (Amplifier Diagnosis)
- Section 181 (Audio/Video/Navigation Diagnosis)
- Section 182 (BCM Diagnosis)
- Section 183 (Blind-Spot Collision Warning Diagnosis)
- Section 184 (Cluster Module Diagnosis)
- Section 185 (CVT Diagnosis - 2.0L)
- Section 186 (Double Clutch Transmission Diagnosis - 1.6L (2 Of 4))
- Section 187 (Double Clutch Transmission Diagnosis - 1.6L (4 Of 4))
- Section 188 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 1.6L (2 Of 6))
- Section 189 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 1.6L (6 Of 6))
- Section 190 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.0L (2 Of 6))
- Section 191 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.0L (5 Of 6))
- Section 192 (Front Radar System Diagnosis)
- Section 193 (Front View Camera Diagnosis)
- Section 194 (Head Up Display Diagnosis)
- Section 195 (Immobilizer Diagnosis)
- Section 196 (Integrated Central Control Unit Diagnosis)
- Section 197 (Motor Driven Power Steering System Diagnosis)
- Section 198 (Occupant Classification System Diagnosis)
- Section 199 (Rear View Monitor Diagnosis)
- Section 200 (Seat Heater Ventilation Control Unit-Front Diagnosis)
- Section 201 (Seat Heater Ventilation Control Unit-Rear Diagnosis)
- Section 202 (Smart Key Code Saving Diagnosis)
- Section 203 (Smart Key Diagnosis)
- Section 204 (Sound Mood Lamp Diagnosis)
- Section 205 (TPMS Diagnosis)
- Section 206 (Wireless Power Charger Diagnosis)
- Section 207 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC) System)
- Section 208 (Hydraulic System - 2.0L)
- Section 209 (Ignition System - 2.0L)
- Section 210 (Fuel Delivery System - 2.0L)
- Section 211 (Exhaust Emission Control System - 2.0L)
- Section 212 (Evaporative Emission Control System - 2.0L)
- Section 213 (Engine Starting System - 2.0L)
- Section 214 (Rear Axle Assembly)
- Section 215 (Front Radar System)
- Section 216 (Rear Corner Radar System)
- Section 217 (Rear Bumper)
- Section 218 (Ignition System - 1.6L)
- Section 219 (General Information)
- Section 220 (Maintenance)
- Section 221 (Airbag System Diagnosis (1 Of 4))
- Section 222 (Airbag System Diagnosis (3 Of 4))
- Section 223 (Double Clutch Transmission Diagnosis - 1.6L (1 Of 4))
- Section 224 (Double Clutch Transmission Diagnosis - 1.6L (3 Of 4))
- Section 225 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 1.6L (1 Of 6))
- Section 226 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 1.6L (3 Of 6))
- Section 227 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 1.6L (5 Of 6))
- Section 228 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.0L (1 Of 6))
- Section 229 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.0L (3 Of 6))
- Section 230 (Airbag System Diagnosis (1 Of 4))
- Section 231 (Airbag System Diagnosis (3 Of 4))
- Section 232 (Double Clutch Transmission Diagnosis - 1.6L (1 Of 4))
- Section 233 (Double Clutch Transmission Diagnosis - 1.6L (3 Of 4))
- Section 234 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 1.6L (1 Of 6))
- Section 235 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 1.6L (3 Of 6))
- Section 236 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 1.6L (5 Of 6))
- Section 237 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.0L (1 Of 6))
- Section 238 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.0L (3 Of 6))
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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