MAINTENANCE
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
The high-pressure cooling system Checking the Coolant Level
has a reservoir filled with year-round
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•
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 pressure, causing seri-
ous injury.
antifreeze coolant. The reservoir is
WARNING
filled at the factory.
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Removing Radiator Cap
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. 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 has
cooled.
Even
then,
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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| Categories | Kia Manuals, Kia Sorento Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2006 |
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