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Maintenance Engine coolant
Changing the engine oil and filter
Have engine oil and filter changed by
an authorized Kia dealer according
to the Maintenance Schedule at the
beginning of this chapter.
WARNING
Used engine oil may cause irritation
or cancer of the skin if left in con
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tact with the skin for prolonged
periods of time. Used engine oil con
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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.
Engine coolant
The high-pressure cooling system
has a reservoir filled with year
round antifreeze coolant. The reser
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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
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mate.
WARNING
Engine coolant reservoir cap
Never attempt to remove the
engine coolant reservoir cap
while the engine is operating
or hot. Doing so might lead to dam
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age to the cooling system and
engine, and could result in serious
bodily injury from the 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
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ture can result in serious malfunc
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tion or damage.
䳜 Do not use alcohol or methanol
coolant or mix them with the
specified coolant.
䳜 The engine in your vehicle has
aluminum engine parts and must
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