Engine Coolant; Checking The Coolant Level - Kia Carnival Manual

Maintenance
CAUTION
The engine oil is very hot immedi -
ately after the vehicle has been
driven and can cause burns during
replacement. Replace the engine oil
after the engine oil has cooled down.

Engine coolant

The high-pressure cooling system
has a reservoir filled with year
round antifreeze coolant. The reser -
voir is filled at the factory.
Check the antifreeze protection and
coolant level at least once a year, at
the beginning of the winter season,
and before travelling to a colder cli -
mate.
CAUTION
When the engine overheats from
low engine coolant, suddenly add -
ing engine coolant may cause
cracks in the engine. To prevent
damage, add engine coolant
slowly in small quantities.
Do not drive with no engine cool -
ant. It may cause water pump
failure and engine seizure, etc.

Checking the coolant level

CAUTION
Removing engine
coolant reservoir
cap
Never attempt to
remove the engine
coolant reservoir cap whilst the
engine is operating or hot. Doing so
might lead to cooling system and
engine damage. Also, hot coolant or
Engine coolant
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