2010 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
Even if the engine is not oper-
ating, do not  remove the radi-
ator   cap  or   the  drain   plug
while the  engine and  radiator
are hot. Hot coolant and steam
may still blow out  under pres-
sure, causing serious injury.
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.
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 or steam.
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  counter-
clockwise to remove it.
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Product Specification
CategoriesKia Manuals, Kia Sportage Manuals
Model Year2010
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