Kia Cerato 2019 Owner's Manual page 489

WARNING
The electric motor (cooling fan)
is controlled by engine coolant
temperature, refrigerant pres-
sure and vehicle speed. It may
sometimes operate even when
the engine is not running. Use
extreme caution 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 discon-
nect the negative battery cable.
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Gamma 1.6L MPI Engine (Petrol)
/ Nu 2.0L MPI Engine (Petrol)
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SmartStream D 1.6 Engine (Diesel)
/ Gamma 1.6L T-GDI Engine (Petrol)
Check the condition and connections
of all cooling system hoses and
heater hoses. Replace any swollen
or deteriorated 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 a pro-
fessional workshop. Kia recom-
OBD078005
mends to visit an authorised Kia
dealer/service partner.
OCD078009
Maintenance
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