coolant level KIA K900 2015 1.G Owner's Manual

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Driving your vehicle
Before entering vehicle
Be sure that all windows, outsidemirror(s), and outside lights are
clean.
Check the condition of the tires.
Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up.
Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil,
engine coolant, brake fluid, and
washer fluid should be checked on a
regular basis, with the exact interval
depending on the fluid. Further
details are provided in Section 7,
“Maintenance”.
Before starting
Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all con-trols are easily reached.
Buckle your seat belt.
Adjust the inside and outside rearview mirrors.
Be sure that all lights work.
Check all gauges.
Check the operation of warning lights when the Engine Start/Stop
button is turned to the ON position.
Release the parking brake and make sure the brake warning light
goes off.
For safe operation, be sure you are
familiar with your vehicle and its
equipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
Distracted driving
Focus on the road while driving.
The driver's primary responsi-
bility is in the safe and legal
operation of the vehicle. Use of
any hand held devices, other
equipment or vehicle systems
that distract the driver should
not be used during vehicle
operation.
WARNING
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Driving your vehicle
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5-101
Use high quality ethylene gly-
col coolant
Your vehicle is delivered with high
quality ethylene glycol coolant in the
cooling system. It is the only type of
coolant that should be used because
it helps prevent corrosion in the cool-
ing system, lubricates the water
pump and prevents freezing. Be sure
to replace or replenish your coolant
in accordance with the maintenance
schedule in section 7. Before winter,
have your coolant tested to assure
that its freezing point is sufficient for
the temperatures anticipated during
the winter.
Check battery and cables
Winter puts additional burdens on
the battery system. Visually inspect
the battery and cables as described
in section 7. The level of charge in
your battery can be checked by an
authorized Kia Premium dealer or a
service station.
Change to "winter weight" oil
if necessary
In some climates it is recommended
that a lower viscosity "winter weight"
oil be used during cold weather. See
section 8 for recommendations. If
you aren't sure what weight oil you
should use, consult an authorized
Kia Premium dealer.
Check spark plugs and igni-
tion system
Inspect your spark plugs as
described in section 7 and replace
them if necessary. Also check all
ignition wiring and components to be
sure they are not cracked, worn or
damaged in any way.
To keep locks from freezing
To keep the locks from freezing,
squirt an approved de-icer fluid or
glycerine into the key opening. If a
lock is covered with ice, squirt it with
an approved de-icing fluid to remove
the ice. If the lock is frozen internally,
you may be able to thaw it out by
using a heated key. Handle the heat-
ed key with care to avoid injury.
Use approved window washer
anti-freeze in system
To keep the water in the window
washer system from freezing, add an
approved window washer anti-freeze
solution in accordance with instruc-
tions on the container. Window wash-
er anti-freeze is available from an
authorized Kia Premium dealer and
most auto parts outlets. Do not use
engine coolant or other types of anti-
freeze as these may damage the
paint finish.
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What to do in an emergency
6.If you cannot find the cause of theoverheating, wait until the engine
temperature has returned to nor-
mal. Then, if coolant has been lost,
carefully add coolant to the reser-
voir to bring the fluid level in the
reservoir up to the halfway mark.
7.Proceed with caution, keeping alert for further signs of overheat-
ing. If overheating happens again,
call an authorized Kia Premium
dealer for assistance.
Serious loss of coolant indicates there is a leak in the cooling sys-
tem and this should be checked as
soon as possible by an authorized
Kia Premium dealer.
When the engine overheats
from low engine coolant, sud-
denly adding engine coolant
may cause cracks in the engine.
To prevent damage, add engine
coolant slowly in small quanti-
ties.
CAUTION
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7-8
Maintenance
OWNER MAINTENANCE
The following lists are vehicle checks
and inspections that should be per-
formed by the owner or an author-
ized Kia Premium dealer at the fre-
quencies indicated to help ensure
safe, dependable operation of your
vehicle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your deal-
er as soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance Checks
are generally not covered by war-
ranties and you may be charged for
labor, parts and lubricants used. Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop for fuel:
Check the engine oil level.
Check coolant level in coolantreservoir.
Check the windshield washer fluid level.
Look for low or under-inflated tires.
While operating your vehicle:
Note any changes in the sound of the exhaust or any smell of
exhaust fumes in the vehicle.
Check for vibrations in the steering wheel. Notice any increased steer-
ing effort or looseness in the steer-
ing wheel, or change in its straight-
ahead position.
Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or “pulls” to one side
when traveling on smooth, level
road.
When stopping, listen and check for unusual sounds, pulling to one
side, increased brake pedal travel
or “hard-to-push” brake pedal.
If any slipping or changes in the operation of your transmission
occurs, check the transmission
fluid level.
Check automatic transmission P (Park) function.
Check parking brake.
Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air
conditioning system during or after
use is normal).
Hot Coolant
Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level when the
engine is hot. Scalding hot
coolant and steam may blow
out under pressure. This could
cause burns or other serious
injury.
WARNING
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Maintenance
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7-9
At least monthly:
Check coolant level in the enginecoolant reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flash-
ers.
Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare.
At least twice a year
(i.e., every Spring and Fall):
Check radiator, heater and air con- ditioning hoses for leaks or dam-
age.
Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean wiper
blades with clean cloth dampened
with washer fluid.
Check headlight alignment.
Check muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear and function.
Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts.
At least once a year:
Clean body and door drain holes.
Lubricate door hinges and checks,and hood hinges.
Lubricate door and hood locks and latches.
Lubricate door rubber weather- strips.
Check the air conditioning system.
Check the power steering fluid level.
Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission linkage and controls.
Clean battery and terminals.
Check the brake fluid level.
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Maintenance
ENGINE COOLANT
The high-pressure cooling system
has a reservoir filled with year-round
antifreeze coolant. The reservoir is
filled at the factory.
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. Checking the coolant level Turn the engine off and wait until itcools down. 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 cool-
ing system.
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.
Even if the engine is not operating, 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 serious injury.
Removing radia-
tor cap
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.
WARNING
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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 deteriorated 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
distilled (deionized) water. Bring the
level to F, but do not overfill. If fre-
quent additions are required, see an
authorized Kia Premium dealer for a
cooling system inspection.
Cooling fan
Use caution when
working near the
blade of the cooling
fan. The electric
motor (cooling fan) is
controlled by engine coolant
temperature, refrigerant pres-
sure and vehicle speed. it may
sometimes operate even when
the engine is not running. If
your vehicle is equipped with
GDI, the electric motor (cooling
fan) may operate until you dis-
connect the negative battery
cable.
WARNING
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■ 3.8L
■ 5.0L
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Maintenance
WASHER FLUID
Checking the washer fluid
level
The reservoir is translucent so that
you can check the level with a quick
visual inspection.
Check the fluid level in the washer
fluid reservoir and add fluid if neces-
sary. Plain water may be used if
washer fluid is not available.
However, use washer solvent with
antifreeze characteristics in cold cli-
mates to prevent freezing.
Coolant
Do not use radiator coolant orantifreeze 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 to paint
and body trim.
WARNING
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Windshield fluid
Do not drink the windshield
washer fluid. The windshield
washer fluid is poisonous to
humans and animals.
WARNING
Flammable fluid
Do not allow the washer fluid to
come in contact with open
flames or sparks. The wind-
shield washer fluid is flamma-
ble under certain circum-
stances. This can result in a fire.
WARNING
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ECO MODE Driving.................................................5-55
Economical operation ....................................................5-94
Emergency starting ..........................................................6-5 Jump starting ...............................................................6-5
Push-starting ................................................................6-8
Emission control system ..............................................7-104 Crankcase emission control system ........................7-104
Evaporative emission control system ......................7-104
Exhaust emission control system ............................7-105
Engine ........................................................................\
......8-2
Engine compartment..................................................2-7,7-3
Engine coolant ...............................................................7-34 Changing the coolant ................................................7-37
Checking the coolant level ........................................7-34
Engine number ...............................................................8-10
Engine oil .......................................................................7\
-32 Changing the engine oil and filter.............................7-33
Checking the engine oil level ....................................7-32
Engine start/stop button ...................................................5-6 ENGINE START/STOP button position .....................5-6
Illuminated ENGINE START/STOP button ...............5-6
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ...............7-29
Exterior overview.............................................................2-2 Front Blind Spot Monitoring System ..........................4-119
Fuel filler lid ..................................................................4-37
Closing the fuel filler lid ...........................................4-37
Emergency fuel filler lid release ...............................4-39
Opening the fuel filler lid..........................................4-37
Fuel requirements ............................................................1-3 Do not use methanol ...................................................1-4
Fuel Additives .............................................................1-5
Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol .................1-3
Fuses ........................................................................\
......7-70 Engine compartment fuse replacement .....................7-73
Fuse/relay panel description......................................7-76
Instrument panel fuse replacement ...........................7-71
Head up display (HUD) ...............................................4-108 Description ..............................................................4-108
Head Up Display Information .................................4-109
Head Up Display ON/OFF......................................4-109
Head Up Display Setting ........................................4-110
Hood........................................................................\
.......4-35 Closing the hood .......................................................4-36
Opening the hood ......................................................4-35
How to use this manual ...................................................1-2
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Vehicle Break-In Process .................................................1-5
Vehicle certification label ................................................8-9
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders.............1-6
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ...............................8-9
Vehicle load limit .........................................................5-103Certification label ....................................................5-106
Tire and loading information label..........................5-103
Vehicle weight .............................................................5-108
Warning and indicator lights..........................................4-93 Indicator lights ........................................................4-102
Warning lights ...........................................................4-93
Washer fluid ...................................................................7-40 Checking the washer fluid level ................................7-40
Weight/volume .................................................................8-4
Welcome system ..........................................................4-121 Headlight .................................................................4-121
Interior light ............................................................4-121
Puddle lamp.............................................................4-121
Windows ........................................................................\
4-31 Power window lock button........................................4-34
Power windows .........................................................4-32
Windshield defrosting and defogging..........................4-151 Auto Defogging System ..........................................4-153
Auto defogging system ON/OFF ............................4-155
Defogging logic.......................................................4-152
To defog inside windshield .....................................4-151
To defrost outside windshield .................................4-152
Winter driving ..............................................................5-100 Carry emergency equipment ...................................5-102
Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary ............5-101
Check battery and cables ........................................5-101
Check spark plugs and ignition system ..................5-101
Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath .......5-102
Don't let your parking brake freeze.........................5-102
Snowy or Icy conditions..........................................5-100
To keep locks from freezing....................................5-101
Use approved window washer anti-freeze in system5-101
Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant................5-101
Wiper blades ..................................................................7-46 Blade inspection ........................................................7-46
Blade replacement .....................................................7-46
Wipers and washers .....................................................4-129 Windshield wiper/washer ........................................4-129
360° camera monitoring system ..................................4-120
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