IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
OVERHEATING
If your temperature gauge indicates 4. The coolant level should then be
WARNING
overheating, if you experience a loss of
power, or if you hear a loud knocking or
pinging noise, the engine has probably
overheated. Should any of these
symptoms occur, use the following pro-
cedure:
checked. Use the coolant reservoir
dipstick to check the level. If the
level in the reservoir is low, look for
leaks at the radiator hoses and
connections, heater hoses and
connections, radiator, and water
pump. If you find a major leak or
another problem that may have
caused the engine to overheat, do
not operate the engine until it has
been corrected. Call an authorized If the engine frequently overheats,
Kia dealer for assistance. If you do have the cooling system checked and
not find a leak or other problem, repaired by an Authorized Kia Dealer.
carefully add coolant to the reser-
- Removing Radiator Cap
Never remove the radiator cap
when the engine and radiator
are hot. Scalding hot coolant
and steam may blow out under
pressure.This could cause seri-
ous injury.
1.
Turn on the hazard warning flash-
er, then drive to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle; shift
to Neutral (manual transaxle) or
Park (automatic transaxle) and
apply the parking brake.
2.
3.
Make sure the air conditioner is off.
If coolant or steam is boiling out of
the radiator, stop the engine and call
an authorized Kia dealer for assis-
tance.
voir.
If there is no visible coolant, you
may allow the engine to idle and
open the hood to permit the engine
to cool gradually.
If the temperature does not go down
with the engine idling, stop the
engine and allow sufficient time for it
to cool.
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| Categories | Kia Manuals, Kia Sorento Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2006 |
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