Kia Sportage 2023 Manual page 483

Maintenance
Operation
1. Check if the radiator cap label is
straight In front.
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2. Make sure that the tiny protrusions
inside the coolant cap are securely
interlocked.
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.
僅 Do not use alcohol or methanol cool-
ant or mix them with the specified
coolant.
僅 Do not use a solution that contains
more than 60% antifreeze or less than
35% antifreeze.
Refer to the following table for mixture
percentage.
Mixture Percentage (volume)
Ambient Tempera-
ture
Antifreeze
-15°C (5°F)
-25°C (-13°F)
-35°C (-31°F)
-45°C (-49°F)
WARNING
under pressure causing serious injury.
Water
35 65
40 60
50 50
60 40
僅Do not remove the
radiator cap when
the engine and radi-
ator are hot. Scald-
ing hot coolant and
steam may blow out
僅 Do not use radiator coolant or anti-
freeze in the washer fluid reservoir.
僅 Radiator coolant can severely obscure
visibility when sprayed on the wind-
screen and may cause loss of vehicle
control or damage the paint and body
trim.
Changing coolant
Have the coolant replaced by a profes-
sional workshop. Kia recommends to
visit an authorised Kia dealer/service
partner.
CAUTION
Put a thick cloth around the radiator cap
before refilling the coolant in order to
prevent the coolant from overflowing
into engine parts such as the alternator.
Engine coolant
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