Maintenance
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Engine coolant
(Petrol) 1.0 T-GDi
(Diesel) 1.5 VGT
8. If the coolant level is low, add enough
specified coolant to provide protec
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tion against freezing and corrosion.
Bring the level to F, but do not overfill.
If frequent additions are required, we
recommend that the system be
inspected by a professional workshop.
Kia recommends to visit an authorised
Kia dealer/service partner.
Changing the coolant
We recommend that the coolant be
replaced by an authorised Kia dealer
according to the Maintenance Schedule
at the beginning of this chapter.
Put a thick cloth or fabric around the
engine coolant reservoir cap before
refilling the coolant in order to prevent
the coolant from overflowing into engine
parts such as the alternator.
Coolant
僅 Do not use radiator coolant or anti
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freeze in the washer fluid reservoir.
僅 Radiator coolant can severely obscure
visibility when sprayed on the wind
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screen and may cause loss of vehicle
control or damage to paint and body
trim.
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