Checking The Coolant Level - Kia Soul 2020 Owner's Manual

Maintenance
NOTICE
Make sure the coolant cap is prop -
erly closed after refill or coolant.
Otherwise the engine could be over -
heated while driving.
1. Check if the radiator cap label is
straight In front.
Engine room front view
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2. Maker sure that the tiny protru -
sions inside the coolant cap are
securely interlocked.
Engine room rear view
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Checking the coolant level

WARNING
Removing radiator cap
Never attempt to remove the
radiator cap while the engine
is operating or hot. Doing so might
lead to cooling system damage and
could result in serious personal
injury from escaping hot coolant or
steam.
1. Turn the vehicle off and wait until
it cools down.
2. Use extreme care when removing
the radiator cap. Wrap a thick
towel around it, and turn it coun -
terclockwise slowly to the first
stop.
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3. Step back while the pressure is
released from the cooling system.
4. 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.
Engine coolant