Check the condition and connections
of all cooling system hoses and
heater hoses. Replace any swollen or
deteriorated hoses.
The coolant level should be filled
between MAX and MIN marked on
the coolant reservoir when the
engine is cool.
If the coolant level is low, add enough
coolant to bring the level to MAX, but
do not overfill. If frequent additions
are required, see an authorized Kia
dealer for a cooling system inspec-
tion.
Changing Coolant
Change coolant according to the
Scheduled Maintenance.
• Use only soft (de-mineralized)
water in the coolant mixture.
• The engine in your vehicle has alu-
minum engine parts and must be
protected by an ethylene-glycol-
based coolant to prevent corrosion
and freezing.
• DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol
antifreeze or mix them with the
specified coolant.
• Do not use a solution that contains
more than 60% antifreeze or less
than 35% antifreeze, which would
reduce the effectiveness of the
solution.
MAINTENANCE
7-12
MAX
MIN
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