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Maintenance
The coolant level should be filled
between F and L (or MAX and MIN)
marks on the coolant level gauge when
the engine is cool.
If the coolant level is low, add enough
specified coolant to provide protection
against freezing and corrosion. Bring the
level to F (or MAX), but do not overfill. If
frequent additions are required, see an
authorized Kia dealer for a cooling sys-
tem inspection.
NOTICE
Make sure the coolant cap is properly
closed after refill of coolant.
Otherwise the engine could be over-
heated while driving.
1. Check if the radiator cap label is on
straight.
Engine room front view
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2. Make sure that the tiny protrusions
inside the coolant cap are securely
interlocked.
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Engine room rear view
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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. An
improper coolant mixture can result in
serious malfunction or engine dam-
age.
僅 The engine in your vehicle has alumi-
num engine parts and must be pro-
tected by an ethylene-glycol with
phosphate based coolant to prevent
corrosion and freezing.
僅 DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol
coolant or mix them with the specified
coolant.
僅 Do not use a solution that contains
more than 60% antifreeze or less than
35% antifreeze. This would reduce the
effectiveness of the solution.
Engine coolant
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