Kia pride 1997 - Checking Brake Fluid Level

4. Drain the system completely and
retighten engine the drain plug. Add
the necessary amount of ethylene gly-
col based coolant and water to provide
the required protection against freez-
ing and corrosion.
In extremely cold climates, add the
necessary amount of ethylene glycol
based coolant in accordance with the
instructions of the coolant manufactur-
er.
5. Run the engine at idle with the radiator
cap off. Slowly add additional coolant
if necessary.
6. At this point, wait until the engine
reaches normal operating temperature
. Depress the accelerator two or three
times; then add coolant if required.
Be careful not to burn yourself.
7. Install the radiator cap. Inspect all con-
nections for leaks and recheck the
coolant level in the reservoir.
Checking Brake Fluid Level
Brake fluid reservoir
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Check the fluid level in the brake fluid
reservoir periodically, it should be
between MAX and MIN on the reservoir.
Before adding fluid, clean the area around
the reservoir cap thoroughly to prevent
brake fluid contamination.
If the level is low, add fluid to the MAX
level. The level will fall with accumulated
mileage.|f the fluid level is excessively
low, have the brake system checked by an
authorized Kia Dealer.
BRAKES
CAUTION
e Use only specified brake fluid.
(Refer to chart on page 6-32.)
e Donot mix different types of fluid.
e If the brake system requires fre-
quent supplies of fluid, the vehicle
should be inspected by an autho-
rized Kia Dealer.
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