Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge - Kia 2016 Optima Owner's Manual

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Do not operate the engine with-

in the tachometer's RED ZONE.

This may cause severe engine

Engine Coolant Temperature

This gauge indicates the tempera-

ture of the engine coolant when the

ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop

button is ON.

Features of your vehicle

If the gauge pointer moves beyond

the normal range area toward the "H"

position, it indicates overheating that

may damage the engine.

Do not continue driving with an over-

heated engine. If your vehicle over-

heats, refer to "If the Engine

Overheats" in chapter 7.

Never remove the radiator cap

when the engine is hot. The

engine coolant is under pres-

sure and could cause severe

burns. Wait until the engine is

cool before adding coolant to

the reservoir.

Hot radiator

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