Kia Soul 2022 Owner's Manual page 455

Maintenance
periods of time. Used engine oil con -
tains chemicals that have caused
cancer in laboratory animals. Always
protect your skin by washing your
hands thoroughly with soap and
warm water as soon as possible
after handling used oil. Do not leave
used engine oil within the reach of
children.
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 traveling to a colder cli -
mate.
WARNING
Radiator
Never attempt to remove the radia -
tor or inverter cap while the engine
is operating or hot. Doing so might
lead to cooling system and engine
damage and could result in serious
personal injury from escaping hot
coolant or steam.
Recommended coolant
When adding coolant, use only
deionized water or soft water for
your vehicle and never mix hard
water in the coolant filled at the
factory. An improper coolant mix -
ture can result in serious malfunc -
tion or damage.
The engine in your vehicle has
aluminum engine parts and must
be protected by an phosphate
based ethylene-glycol coolant to
prevent corrosion and freezing.
Engine coolant
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