Kia Picanto: Maintenance / Engine coolant (Kappa 1.0L T-GDI)
The high-pressure cooling system has
a reservoir filled with year round antifreeze
coolant. The reservoir 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 climate.
CAUTION
- When the engine overheats from
low engine coolant, suddenly adding
engine coolant may cause
cracks in the engine. To prevent
damage, add engine coolant slowly
in small quantities.
- Do not drive with no engine coolant.
It may cause water pump failure
and engine seizure, etc.
Checking the coolant level
WARNING
Removing radiator cap
- Never attempt to remove the radiator
cap while the engine is operating
or hot. Doing so might lead
to cooling system and engine damage.
Also, hot coolant or steam
could cause serious personal injury.
- Turn the engine off and wait until
it cools down. Use extreme care
when removing the radiator cap.
Wrap a thick towel around it, and
turn it counterclockwise slowly to
the first stop. Step back while the
pressure is released from the cooling
system.
When you are sure all the pressure
has been released, press down on
the cap, using a thick towel, and
continue turning counterclockwise
to remove it.
- Even if the engine is not operating,
do not remove the radiator cap or
the drain plug while the engine and
radiator are hot. Hot coolant and
steam may still blow out under
pressure, causing serious injury.
WARNING
The electric motor (cooling
fan) is controlled by
engine coolant temperature,
refrigerant pressure
and vehicle speed.
It may sometimes operate even
when the engine is not running. Use
extreme caution when working near
the blades of the cooling fan so that
you are not injured by a rotating fan
blades. As the engine coolant temperature
decreases, the electric motor
will automatically shut off. This
is a normal condition.
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 marks on the side
of the coolant reservoir when the engine
is cool.
If the coolant level is low, add enough
distilled (deionized) or soft water. Bring
the level to MAX, but do not overfill.
If frequent additions are required, have
the system inspected by a professional
workshop. Kia recommends to visit an
authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
NOTICE
Make sure the coolant cap is properly
closed after refill of coolant.
Otherwise the engine could be overheated
while driving.
1. Check if the radiator cap label is
straight In front.
2. Make sure that the tiny protrusions
inside the coolant cap
should be securely interlocked.
Recommended engine 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 mixture can result in
serious malfunction or engine damage.
- The engine in your vehicle has aluminum
engine parts and must be protected
by an ethylene-glycol with
phosphate based coolant to prevent
corrosion and freezing.
- DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol
coolant 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.
For mixture percentage, refer to the
following table.
Changing the coolant
Have the coolant replaced by a professional
workshop. Kia recommends to
visit an authorized Kia dealer/service
partner.
CAUTION
Put a thick cloth around the radiator
cap before refilling the coolant in order
to prevent the coolant from
overflowing into engine parts such
as the alternator.
WARNING
Coolant
- Do not use radiator coolant or antifreeze
in the washer fluid reservoir.
- Radiator coolant can severely obscure
visibility when sprayed on
the windshield and may cause loss
of vehicle control or damage the
paint and body trim.
The high-pressure cooling system has
a reservoir filled with year round antifreeze
coolant. The reservoir is filled at
the factory.
Check the antifreeze protection and
coolant level at least ...
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