Maintenance
Changing the coolant
Changing the coolant
Brake/clutch fluid (if
equipped)
Have the coolant replaced by a profes-
sional workshop. Kia recommends to
Checking the brake/clutch fluid
visit an authorised Kia dealer/service
level
partner.
(Petrol) 1.0 MPI/1.0 FFV/1.2 MPI
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
僅 Do not use radiator coolant or anti-
freeze in the washer fluid reservoir.
僅 Radiator coolant can severely obscure
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visibility when sprayed on the
Smartstream G1.0/Smartstream G1.2
windscreen and may cause loss of
vehicle control or damage the paint
and body trim.
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Check the fluid level in the reservoir
periodically. The fluid level should be
between MAX and MIN marks on the
side of the reservoir.
Before removing the reservoir cap and
adding brake/clutch fluid, clean the area
around the reservoir cap thoroughly to
prevent brake/clutchfluid contamination.
If the level is low, add fluid to theMAX
level will fall with accumulated
mileage. This is a nor-mal condition
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