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Maintenance Brake/clutch fluid
Changing the coolant
We recommend that the coolant be
replaced 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.
Coolant
䳜 Do not use radiator coolant or
antifreeze in the washer fluid res
ervoir.
䳜 Radiator coolant can severely
obscure visibility when sprayed on
the windshield and may cause
loss of vehicle control or damage
to paint and body trim.
Brake/clutch fluid
The brake/clutch fluid acts to trans
mit force to the brake when the
driver depresses the brake pedal.
Brake/clutch fluid must be main
tained periodically to ensure that
the brakes operate smoothly.
Checking the brake/clutch fluid
level
Check the fluid level in the reservoir
periodically. The fluid level should be
between MAX and MIN marks on the
side of the reservoir.
1. Before removing the reservoir cap
and adding brake/clutch fluid,
clean the area around the reser
voir cap thoroughly to prevent
brake/clutch fluid contamination.
2. If the level is low, add fluid to the
MAX level. The level will fall with
accumulated mileage. This is a
normal condition associated with
the wear of the brake linings. If
the fluid level is excessively low,
we recommend that the system
be checked by a professional
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