Maintenance
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Engine Coolant
Smartstream G1.0 T-GDi / Smart
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stream G1.0 T-GDi 48V HEV
Smartstream G1.2/(Petrol engine) 1.4
MPI
Radiator cap
Do not remove the radiator
cap when the engine and
radiator are hot. Scalding hot cool
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ant and steam may blow out under
pressure causing serious injury.
Changing the coolant
Have the coolant replaced by a pro
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fessional workshop. Kia recom
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mends to visit an authorised Kia
dealer/service partner.
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.
Coolant
䳜 Do not use radiator coolant or
antifreeze in the washer fluid res
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ervoir.
䳜 Radiator coolant can severely
obscure visibility when sprayed on
the windscreen and may cause
loss of vehicle control or damage
the paint and body trim.
Ambient
Temperature
Mixture Percentage
(volume)
Antifreeze Water
-15󳚛C (5󳚛F) 35 65
-25󳚛C (-13󳚛F) 40 60
-35󳚛C (-31󳚛F) 50 50
-45󳚛C (-49󳚛F) 60 40