What to do in an emergency
If the engine overheats
WARNING
CAUTION
While the engine is running, keep
hair, hands and clothing away from
moving parts such as the fan and
drive belts to prevent injury.
䳜 Serious loss of coolant indicates
there is a leak in the cooling sys
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tem. In this case, have the system
checked by a professional work
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shop. Kia recommends to visit an
authorized Kia dealer/service
partner.
5. If the water pump drive belt is
broken or engine coolant is leak
ing out, stop the engine immedi
ately and call a professional
workshop. Kia recommends to call
an authorized Kia dealer/service
partner.
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䳜 When the engine overheats from
low engine coolant, suddenly add
ing engine coolant may cause
cracks in the engine. To prevent
damage, add engine coolant
slowly in small quantities.
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WARNING
Do not remove the radiator cap
when the engine is hot.This can
allow coolant to blow out of the
opening and cause serious burns.
6. If you cannot find the cause of
the overheating, wait until the
engine temperature has returned
to normal. Then, if coolant has
been lost, carefully add coolant to
the reservoir to bring the fluid
level in the reservoir up to the
halfway mark.
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7. Proceed with caution, keeping
alert for further signs of over
heating. If overheating happens
again, call a professional work
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shop. Kia recommends to call an
authorized Kia dealer/service
partner.
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