Engine Coolant - Kia Telluride 2023 Owner's Manual

Maintenance
engine oil according to the mainte-
nance schedule.
僅 To keep the engine in optimal condi-
tion, use the recommended engine oil
and filter. If the recommended engine
oil and filter are not used replace it
according to the maintenance sched-
ule under severe usage conditions.
僅 The purpose of the maintenance
schedule for engine oil replacement is
to prevent oil deterioration and it is
irrelevant to oil consumption. Check
and refill engine oil regularly.
WARNING
Used engine oil may cause irritation or
cancer of the skin if left in contact with
the skin for prolonged periods of time.
Used engine oil contains chemicals that
have caused cancer in laboratory ani-
mals. Always protect your skin by wash-
ing 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 immediately
after the vehicle has been driven and
can cause burns during replacement.
Replace the engine oil after the engine
oil has cooled down.
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Engine coolant

The high-pressure cooling system has a
reservoir filled with year round anti-
freeze coolant. The reservoir 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 climate.
WARNING
Radiator/Inverter cap
Never attempt to remove the radiator or
inverter cap while the engine is operat-
ing or hot. Doing so might lead to cool-
ing system and engine damage and
could result in serious bodily injury from
escaping hot coolant or steam.
Recommended coolant
When adding coolant, use only deion-
ized water or soft water for your vehicle
and never mix hard water in the coolant
filled at the factory. An improper coolant
mixture can result in serious malfunction
or damage.
僅 Do not use alcohol or methanol cool-
ant or mix them with the specified
coolant.
僅 Do not use a solution that contains
more than 60% antifreeze or less than
35% antifreeze, which would reduce
the effectiveness of the solution.
僅 The cooling circuit of a vehicle
equipped with a heat pump system
may freeze in extremely low tempera-
ture when the concentration of the
antifreezing liquid is below 45%.
For mixture percentage, refer to the fol-
lowing table.
Engine coolant