Kia Sportage 2023 Owner's Manual page 455

Maintenance
CAUTION
Removing engine
coolant reservoir cap
Never attempt to
remove the engine
coolant reservoir cap
while 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 engine coolant reservoir cap. Wrap a
thick towel around it, and turn it counter-
clockwise slowly to the first stop. Step
back while the pressure is released from
the cooling system.
When you are sure all the pressure has
been released, press down on the cap,
using a thick towel, and continue turning
counterclockwise to remove it.
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.
WARNING
The electric motor
(cooling fan) is con-
trolled by engine cool-
ant temperature,
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.
The electric motor (cooling fan) may
operate until you disconnect the nega-
tive battery cable.
Check the condition and connections of
all cooling system hoses and heater
hoses. Replace any swollen or deterio-
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.
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.
NOTICE
Make sure the coolant cap is properly
closed after refill of coolant. Otherwise
the engine could be overheated while
driving.
1. Check if the engine coolant reservoir
cap label is straight In front.
OMQ4N071401
2. Make sure that the tiny protrusions
inside the coolant cap are securely
interlocked.
Engine coolant
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