Maintenance
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Engine coolant
4.When you are sure all the pres
-
sure has been released, press
down on the cap, using a thick
towel, and continue turning coun
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terclockwise to remove it.
WARNING
Cooling fan
Use caution when
working near the
blade of the cooling
fan. The electric
motor (cooling fan) is controlled by
coolant temperature, refrigerant
pressure and vehicle speed. it may
sometimes operate even when the
vehicle is not running.
5.Check the condition and connec
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tions of all cooling system hoses
and heater hoses.
6.Replace any swollen or deterio
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rated hoses.
7.Check the coolant level. The cool
-
ant level should be filled between
F and L marks on the side of the
coolant reservoir when the engine
room is cool.
8.If the coolant level is low, add
enough specified coolant to pro
-
vide protection against freezing
and corrosion. Bring the level to F,
but do not overfill.
If frequent additions are required,
see an authorized Kia dealer for a
cooling system inspection.
Changing the coolant
Have the coolant changed by an
authorized Kia dealer according to
the Maintenance Schedule at the
beginning of this chapter.
Put a thick cloth or fabric around
the radiator cap before refilling the
coolant in order to prevent the cool
-
ant from overflowing into engine
parts such as the alternator.
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