Engine Coolant; Checking The Coolant Level - Kia Cerato 2021 Manual

Maintenance

Engine Coolant

The high-pressure cooling system
has a reservoir filled with year
round antifreeze coolant. The reser -
voir is filled at the factory.
Check the antifreeze protection and
coolant level at least once a year, at
the beginning of the winter season,
and before travelling to a colder cli -
mate.
CAUTION
When the engine overheats from
low engine coolant, suddenly add -
ing engine coolant may cause
cracks in the engine. To prevent
damage, add engine coolant
slowly in small quantities.
Do not drive with no engine cool -
ant. It may cause water pump
failure and engine seizure, etc.

Checking the coolant level

WARNING
Removing radiator cap
Never attempt to remove
the radiator cap whilst the
engine is operating or hot. Doing
so might lead to cooling system
and engine damage. Also, hot
coolant or steam could cause
serious personal injury.
Turn the engine off and wait until
it cools down. Use extreme care
when removing the radiator cap.
Wrap a thick towel around it, and
turn it counterclockwise slowly to
the first stop. Step back whilst
the pressure is released from the
cooling system.
When you are sure all the pres -
sure has been released, press
down on the cap, using a thick
towel, and continue turning coun -
terclockwise to remove it.
Even if the engine is not operat -
ing, do not remove the radiator
cap or the drain plug whilst the
engine and radiator are hot. Hot
coolant and steam may still blow
out under pressure, causing seri -
ous injury.
WARNING
OBD071213L
The electric motor (cooling fan) is
controlled by engine coolant tem -
perature, refrigerant pressure and
vehicle speed. It may sometimes
operate even when the engine is not
running. Use extreme caution when
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