2008 Kia Sportage Owners Manual

Maintenance
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
The   high-pressure  cooling   system     Checking the coolant level     
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has a reservoir  filled with year-round
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Evenif  the engineis   not oper-
ating, do  not remove the  radi-
ator   cap   or  the   drain   plug
while  the engine  and  radiator
are hot. Hot coolant andsteam
maystill  blow  out under pres-
sure, causingseriousinjury.
antifreeze  coolant.  The  reservoir  is
filled at the  factory.
WARNING - Removing
radiator cap
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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  cli-
mate.
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Never  attempt  to  remove  the
radiator  cap while  the  engine
is  operating or  hot.  Doing so
might  lead to  cooling system
and engine damage  and could
result  in serious     personal
injury    from     escaping    hot
coolant orsteam.
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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 coolingsystem.  When  you
are sure all  the  pressure  has
been released,  press down on
the  cap,  using  a  thick  towel,
and continue  turning counter-
clockwise to removeit.
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Product Specification
CategoriesKia Manuals, Kia Sportage Manuals
Model Year2008
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