2010 Kia Rio Owners Manual

In case of an emergency
OVERHEATING
If engine stalls while driving
If your temperature gauge indicates over-
heating,   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 symp-
toms occur, use the following procedure:
4. The  coolant   level   should   then   be
checked. If the level  in the reservoir is
low, look for leaks at the radiator hoses
and  connections,  heater   hoses  and
1.
Reduce your speed gradually, keeping
a straight line. Move  cautiously off the
road to a safe place.
connections,
radiator,
and
water
2.
3.
Turn on your emergency flashers.
pump. If you find a major leak or anoth-
er problem  that may have  caused the
engine to overheat, do not operate the
engine until it has been corrected. Call
an  authorized   Kia  dealer  for   assis-
tance. If you do not find a leak or other
problem,  carefully add  coolant to  the
reservoir.
Try  to start  the  engine again.  If  your
vehicle   will   not   start,    contact   an
authorized  Kia  dealer  or  seek  other
qualified assistance.
1.
Turn  on  the  hazard  warning  flasher,
then drive to  the nearest safe location
and stop your vehicle; set the automat-
ic  transaxle  in  P (Park),  or  shift  the
manual  transaxle  to N  (Neutral)  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 assistance.
WARNING - Removing
radiator cap
Do  not   remove  the   radiator   cap
when  the  engine  and  radiator are
hot. Scalding hot coolant and steam
may blow  out under pressure. This
could cause serious injury.
If coolant  is  not boiling  out, 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.
If the  engine frequently  overheats, have
the cooling system checked and repaired
by an authorized Kia dealer.
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CategoriesKia Manuals, Kia Rio Manuals
Model Year2010
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