Changing The Coolant - Kia Sportage Owner's Manual

For mixture percentage, refer to the fol-
lowing table.
Mixture Percentage (volume)
Ambient
Temperature
Antifreeze
-15°C (5°F) 35
-25°C (-13°F) 40
-35°C (-31°F) 50
-45°C (-49°F) 60
■
Type A
Water
65
■
60 Type B
50
40
WARNING
Radiator cap
Do not remove the radiator cap
when the engine and radiator are
hot. Scalding hot coolant and
steam may blow out under pres-
sure causing serious injury.

Changing the coolant

Have the coolant changed by an autho-
rised KIA dealer according to the
Maintenance Schedule at the beginning
of this section.
CAUTION
Put a thick cloth around the radiator
cap before refilling the coolant in
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order to prevent the coolant from
overflowing into engine parts such
as the alternator.
WARNING -
• Do not use radiator coolant or
antifreeze in the washer fluid
reservoir.
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• Radiator coolant can severely
obscure visibility when sprayed
on the windscreen and may
cause loss of vehicle control or
damage the paint and body trim.
Maintenance
Coolant
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