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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| Categories | Kia Manuals, Kia Rio Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2010 |
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