engine coolant KIA BORREGO 2015 Owner's Manual
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Maintenance
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Check the condition and connections of all cooling system hoses and heater
hoses. Replace any swollen or deterio-
rated hoses. 
The coolant level should be filled 
between F and L marks on the side of the
coolant reservoir when the engine is cool. 
If the coolant level is low, add enough 
specified coolant to provide protection
against freezing and corrosion. Bring the
level to F, but do not overfill. If frequent
additions are required, see an authorized
Kia dealer for a cooling system inspection. G070101BHM
Recommended engine coolant
 When adding coolant, use only deion-
ized water or soft water for your vehicle 
and never mix hard water in the
coolant filled at the factory. An improp-
er coolant mixture can result in serious
malfunction or engine damage.
 The engine in your vehicle has alu- minum engine parts and must be pro-
tected by an ethylene-glycol-based
coolant to prevent corrosion and freez-ing.
 DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol coolant or mix them with the specifiedcoolant.
 Do not use a solution that contains more than 60% antifreeze or less than
35% antifreeze, which would reduce
the effectiveness of the solution.
OHM073003NWARNING 
The electric motor (cool- 
ing fan) is controlled byengine coolant tempera-
ture, refrigerant pres-
sure and vehicle speed.
It may sometimes operate evenwhen the engine is not running.
Use extreme caution when working
near the blades of the cooling fan
so that you are not injured by a
rotating fan blades. As the engine
coolant temperature decreases, the
electric motor will automatically
shut off. This is a normal condition.
(Continued) 
 Even if the engine is not operat- ing, do not remove the radiator 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.   
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Maintenance
For mixture percentage, refer to the fol- 
lowing table.G070200AHM Changing the coolant 
Have the coolant changed by an author- 
ized Kia dealer according to theMaintenance Schedule at the beginningof this section.
WARNING
Radiator cap
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are
hot. Scalding hot coolant and
steam may blow out under pres-
sure causing serious injury.
OHM072004N
CAUTION
Put a thick cloth around the radiator cap before refilling the coolant inorder to prevent the coolant from overflowing into engine parts suchas the alternator.
WARNING - Coolant
 Do not use radiator coolant or antifreeze in the washer fluid 
reservoir.
 Radiator coolant can severely obscure visibility when sprayed
on the windshield and may cause
loss of vehicle control or damage
the paint and body trim.
-15°C (5°F) 35 65
-25°C (-13°F) 40 60 
-35°C (-31°F) 50 50
-45°C (-49°F) 60 40
Ambient
Temperature Mixture Percentage (volume)
Antifreeze Water    
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769
Maintenance
G270201AUN
Canister
Fuel vapors generated inside the fuel tank are absorbed and stored in the
onboard canister. When the engine is
running, the fuel vapors absorbed in the
canister are drawn into the surge tank
through the purge control solenoid valve. G270202AHM
Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV)
The purge control solenoid valve is con- 
trolled by the Engine Control Module
(ECM); when the engine coolant temper-
ature is low during idling, the PCSV clos-
es so that evaporated fuel is not taken
into the engine. After the engine warms
up during ordinary driving, the PCSV
opens to introduce evaporated fuel to the
engine.G270300AUN 
3. Exhaust emission control 
system
The Exhaust Emission Control System is 
a highly effective system which controls
exhaust emissions while maintaining
good vehicle performance. 
G270301BUN
Vehicle modifications  
This vehicle should not be modified. 
Modification of your vehicle could affect
its performance, safety or durability and
may even violate governmental safety
and emissions regulations. 
In addition, damage or performance 
problems resulting from any modification
may not be covered under warranty. 
 If you use unauthorized electronic devices, it may cause the vehicle to 
operate abnormally, wire damage, bat-
tery discharge and fire. For your safety,
do not use unauthorized electronic
devices. G270302AUN
Engine exhaust gas precautions 
(carbon monoxide) 
 Carbon monoxide can be present with other exhaust fumes. Therefore, if you 
smell exhaust fumes of any kind inside
your vehicle, have it inspected and
repaired immediately. If you ever sus-
pect exhaust fumes are coming into
your vehicle, drive it only with all the
windows fully open. Have your vehicle
checked and repaired immediately.
WARNING - Exhaust
Engine exhaust gases contain car- 
bon monoxide (CO). Though color-
less and odorless, it is dangerousand could be lethal if inhaled.
Follow the instructions on this
page to avoid CO poisoning.  
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Specifications & Consumer information
4
8
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES  
I040000GHM-EE 
To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use only lubricants of the proper quality. The correct 
lubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results in improved fuel economy. 
These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.
Lubricant Volume Classification
Engine oil * 1
*2 
(drain and refill)  Recommended  Gasoline Engine
3.8L
5.7 
l (5.49 US qt.) API Service SM*3
, 
ILSAC GF-4 or above,  ACEA A5 or above
4.6L6.7  l (7.0 US qt.)
Diesel EngineWith DPF * 47.4 
l (7.81 US qt.)ACEA C3 
Without DPF * 47.4 
l (7.81 US qt.ACEA B4 
Engine oil  consumption Normal driving condition
MAX. 1 
l/ 1,500 km
-
Severe driving condition MAX. 1 
l/ 1,000 km
-
Automatic 
transmission fluid  GasolineEngine
3.8L
10 
l (10.56 US qt.)
APOLLOIL ATF RED-1K
4.6L9.3 
l (9.83 US qt.)
SHELL ATF M1375.4
Diesel Engine 9.7 
l (10.2 US qt.)
ATF SP-IV-RR
Power steering 0.9 
l (0.95 US qt.)
PSF-3 or PSF-4
Coolant Gasoline Engine
3.8L
10.7 
l (11.3 US qt.)
Mixture of antifreeze and distilled water (Ethylene
glycol base coolant for  aluminum radiator)
4.6L 14.0 
l (14.7 US qt.)
Diesel Engine 14.7 
l (15.53 US qt.) 
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Index
Rear fog light bulb replacement································7-60 
Side repeater light bulb replacement·························7-57
Turn signal light bulb replacement ···························7-55
Bulb wattage ·····································································8-2
Button start/stop, see engine start/stop button ··················5-6 
Capacities (Lubricants) ·····················································8-4 Care Exterior care ······························································7-62
Interior care ·······························································7-67
Tire care·····································································7-35
Cargo security screen ····················································4-126
Cargo weight ···································································5-66
Center console storage ··················································4-117
Central door lock switch ·················································4-15
Changing tires ···································································6-9Chains Tire chains ·································································5-55
Checking tire inflation pressure ······································7-36
Child restraint system ·····················································3-33 Tether anchor system·················································3-37
ISOFIX system ·························································3-39
Child-protector rear door lock  ·······································4-17
Climate control system (Automatic)  ···························4-103 Air conditioning  ·····················································4-110Automatic heating and air conditioning ·················4-105 Manual heating and air conditioning  ·····················4-106
Climate control system (Manual)  ··································4-90 Air conditioning  ·······················································4-96
Heating and air conditioning ·····································4-92
Cigarette lighter ····························································4-120
Climate control air filter ······································4-102, 7-27
Clock (Digital)  ·····························································4-123
Clothes hanger ······························································4-125
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster  ···············4-47
Compact spare tire  ·························································6-14
Compact spare tire replacement  ····································7-40
Compass mirror, see the Electric chromic  mirror (ECM) with compass  ······································4-41
Coolant ···········································································7-19
Cool box········································································4-117
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant  ··································7-19
Crankcase emission control system  ·······························7-68
Cruise control system  ····················································5-44
Cup holder  ···································································4-121
Curtain air bag  ·······························································3-52 
Dashboard, see instrument cluster  ·································4-47 
Dashboard illumination, see instrument panel illumination ····4-49
Declaration of conformity·················································8-9
Defogging (Windshield)  ··············································4-114
Defogging logic (Windshield)  ·····································4-116
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Index
4
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Defroster (Rear window)  ···············································4-88 
Defrosting (Windshield)  ··············································4-114
Digital clock ·································································4-123Dimensions ······································································8-2
Displays, see instrument cluster  ····································4-47
Display illumination, see instrument panel illumination ··· 4-49
Door courtesy lamp bulb replacement ····························7-60
Door locks ·······································································4-14 Central door lock switch  ··········································4-15
Child-protector rear door lock  ·································4-17
Downhill brake control (DBC)  ······································5-37
Drinks holders, see cup holders  ···································4-121
Driver's air bag  ·······························································3-48
Driver position memory system······································4-33
Driving at night  ······························································5-51
Driving in flooded areas  ················································5-52
Driving in the rain ··························································5-52 
Economical operation  ····················································5-48 
Electric chromic mirror (ECM)  ·····································4-40
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) with compass  ··············4-41
Electronic stability program (ESP) ·································5-33
Emergency starting  ··························································6-4 Jump starting  ······························································6-4
Push starting  ·······························································6-5
Emergency tailgate safety release ··································4-19 Emergency towing  ·························································6-19
Emergency while driving  ·················································6-2
Emergency commodity  ··················································6-22
Emission control system  ················································7-68
Crankcase emission control system  ·························7-68
Evaporative emission control system  ·······················7-68
Exhaust emission control system  ·····························7-69
Engine compartment  ················································2-4, 7-2
Engine coolant  ·······························································7-19
Engine number  ·································································8-8
Engine oil  ·······································································7-18
Engine overheats  ······························································6-6
Engine start/stop button  ···················································5-6
Engine temperature gauge  ·············································4-50
Engine will not start ·························································6-3
Evaporative emission control system  ····························7-68
Exhaust emission control system ···································7-69Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ················7-15
Exterior care ···································································7-62
Exterior features ···························································4-128 Roof rack  ································································4-128
Side step ··································································4-129
Flat tire  ·············································································6-7 Changing tires  ····························································6-9
Compact spare tire  ···················································6-14
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