Overheating - Kia Ceed 2006 Owner's Manual

In case of an emergency

OVERHEATING

If your temperature gauge indicates
overheating, if you experience a loss
of power, or if you hear a loud knock-
ing or pinging noise, the engine has
probably overheated. Should any of
these symptoms occur, use the fol-
lowing procedure:
1. Turn on the hazard warning flash-
er, then drive to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle; set
the automatic transaxle in P
(Park), or shift the
transaxle to N (Neutral) and apply
the parking brake.
2. Make sure the air conditioner is off.
3. If coolant or steam is boiling out of
the radiator, stop the engine and
call an Authorised Kia Dealer for
assistance.
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If coolant is not boiling out, allow
the engine to idle and open the
bonnet to permit the engine to cool
gradually.
WARNING
Whilst the engine is running,
keep hair, hands and clothing
away from moving parts such as
the fan and drive belts to pre-
vent injury.
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If the temperature does not go
down with the engine idling, stop
the engine and allow sufficient
time for it to cool.
WARNING
Do not remove the radiator cap
when the engine is hot. This can
allow coolant to be blown out of
the opening and cause serious
burns.
4. The coolant level should then be
checked. If the level in the reser-
voir is low, look for leaks at the
radiator hoses and connections,
heater hoses and connections,
radiator, and water pump. If you
find a major leak or another prob-
lem that may have caused the
engine to overheat, do not operate
the engine until it has been cor-
rected. Call an Authorised Kia
Dealer for assistance. If you do not
find a leak or other problem, care-
fully add coolant to the reservoir.
CAUTION
Serious loss of coolant indi-
cates there is a leak in the cool-
ing system and this should be
checked as soon as possible by
an authorised KIA dealer.