Maintenance
Engine coolant
using a thick towel, and continue turning
counterclockwise to remove it.
NOTICE
Make sure the coolant cap is properly
closed after refill of coolant. Otherwise
the engine could be overheated while
driving.
Even if the engine is not operating, do
not remove the engine coolant reservoir
cap or the drain plug while the engine
and radiator are hot. Hot coolant and
steam may still blow out under pressure,
causing serious injury.
1. Check if the engine coolant reservoir
cap label is straight In front.
WARNING
The electric motor
(cooling fan) is con
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trolled by engine cool
ant temperature,
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refrigerant pressure
and vehicle speed. It
may sometimes operate even when the
engine is not running. Use extreme cau
tion when working near the blades of
the cooling fan so that you are not
injured by a rotating fan blades. As the
engine coolant temperature decreases,
the electric motor will automatically shut
off. This is a normal condition.
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2. Make sure that the tiny protrusions
inside the coolant cap are securely
interlocked.
The electric motor (cooling fan) may
operate until you disconnect the nega
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tive battery cable.
Check the condition and connections of
all cooling system hoses and heater
hoses. Replace any swollen or deterio
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rated hoses.
The coolant level should be filled
between MAX and MIN (F and L) marks
on the side of the coolant reservoir when
the engine is cool.
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If the coolant level is low, add enough
distilled (deionized) or soft water. Bring
the level to MAX (F), but do not overfill.
If frequent additions are required, have
the system inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer.
Recommended engine coolant
僅 When adding coolant, use only deion
ized water or soft water for your vehi
cle and never mix hard water in the
coolant filled at the factory. An
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improper coolant mixture can result in
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