2006 Kia Spectra 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
WARNING - Removing
filled at the factory.
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radiator cap
Check the  antifreeze protection  and
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.
coolant level at  least once a year, at
the beginning  of  the winter  season,
and before  traveling  to a  colder cli-
mate.
Turn  the  engine off  and  wait
until it cools down. 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 sys-
tem. When you are sure all the
pressure  has  been  released,
press down on  the cap, using
a  thick   towel,  and   continue
turning   counterclockwise   to
remove it.
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Product Specification
CategoriesKia Manuals, Kia Spectra Manuals
Model Year2006
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sean on May 06, 2013.