engine coolant KIA K900 2016 Owner's Manual

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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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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 K900 Kia 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
OKH075004N
OKH075087N
■ 3.8L
■ 5.0L
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Recommended engine coolant
When adding coolant, use onlydeionized water, distilled water or
soft water for your vehicle and
never mix hard water in the coolant
filled at the factory. An improper
coolant mixture can result in seri-
ous malfunction or engine dam-
age.
The engine in your vehicle has alu- minum engine parts and must be
protected by an ethylene-glycol-
based coolant to prevent corrosion
and freezing.
DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol coolant or mix them with the spec-
ified coolant.
Do not use a solution that contains more than 60% antifreeze or less
than 35% antifreeze, which would
reduce the effectiveness of the
solution.
50% water and 50% antifreeze mix is the easiest to mix together as it
will be same quantity of each and
can work reasonable for most situ-
ations. For mixture percentage, refer to the
following table.
✽
NOTICE
If in doubt about mix ratio 50%
water and 50% antifreeze mix is the
easiest to mix together as it will be
same quantity of each. It can work
reasonable for most temperature
range of -31°F and higher.
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5°F (-15°C) 35 65
-13°F (-25°C) 40 60
-31°F (-35°C) 50 50
-49°F (-45°C) 60 40
Ambient
Temperature Mixture Percentage (volume)
Antifreeze Water
OKH075005N
OKH075088N
■
3.8L
■ 5.0L
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Changing the coolant
Have coolant changed by an author-
ized K900 Kia dealer according to
the Maintenance Schedule at the
beginning of this section.
Put a thick cloth around the radiator
cap before refilling the coolant in
order to prevent the coolant from
overflowing into engine parts such as
the generator.
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 causing serious injury.
WARNING
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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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
engine intake manifold through the
purge control solenoid valve.
Purge Control Solenoid Valve(PCSV)
The purge control solenoid valve is
controlled by the Engine Control
Module (ECM); when the engine
coolant temperature is low during
idling, the PCSV closes so that evap-
orated 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.
3. Exhaust emission control system
The Exhaust Emission Control
System is a highly effective system
which controls exhaust emissions
while maintaining good vehicle per-
formance.
Vehicle modifications
This vehicle should not be modi-
fied. Modification of your vehicle
could affect its performance, safety
or durability and may even violate
governmental safety and emis-
sions regulations.
In addition, damage or perform-
ance problems resulting from any
modification may not be covered
under warranty.
Use of unauthorized electric devices may cause: Abnormal
vehicle operation, Wire damage,
Battery discharge, Fire.
Be careful not to damage your
vehicle by use of unauthorized
electric devices.
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 vehi-
cle, have it inspected and repaired
immediately. If you ever suspect
exhaust fumes are coming into
your vehicle, drive it only with all
the windows fully open. Have your
vehicle checked and repaired
immediately.
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Specifications, Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
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*1Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.
*
2Engine oils labeled Energy Conserving Oil are now available. Along with other additional benefits, they contribute
to fuel economy by reducing the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction. Often, these improvements
are difficult to measure in everyday driving, but in a year’s time, they can offer significant cost and energy savings.
*
3If the ACEA A5 engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use API service SL, ILSAC GF-3, ACEA
A3.
LubricantVolumeClassification
Coolant 3.8L9.1 US qt. (8.6 l)Mixture of antifreeze and water
(Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator)
5.0L11.4 US qt. (10.8 l)
Brake fluid0.7~0.8 US qt. (0.7~0.8 l)DOT-3 or DOT-4
Rear differential oil1.48 US qt. (1.4 l)Hypoid gear oil MS 517-15, SAE 75W/85
Fuel19.81 US gal. (75 l)Refer to “Fuel requirements” in section 1
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Battery........................................................................\
....7-49
Battery replacement (for smart key) ................................4-9
Battery saver function ..................................................4-129
Before driving ..................................................................5-4
Blind Spot Detection System(BSD) ..............................5-86BSD (Blind Spot Detection) /LCA (Lane Change Assist) .....................................5-87
RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert) .................................5-90
Bluetooth
®Wireless Technology hands-free ...............4-181
Brake system..................................................................5-27 Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)...................5-49
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..................................5-41
Auto Hold ..................................................................5-37
Electric parking brake (EPB) ....................................5-31
Electronic stability control (ESC) .............................5-43
Hill-start assist control (HAC) ..................................5-47
Power brakes .............................................................5-27
Brakes fluid....................................................................7-38\
Bulb replacement ...........................................................7-89
Bulb wattage ....................................................................8-3
Button start/stop, see engine start/stop button .................5-6
Camera see the Rear-Camera Display .........................4-123
Capacities (Lubricants) ....................................................8-6
Care Exterior care ..............................................................7-96 Interior care .............................................................7-102
Tire care.....................................................................7-5\
4
Center console storage .................................................4-164
Central door lock switch................................................4-19
Certification label ........................................................5-108
Chains - Tire ................................................................5-101
Checking tire inflation pressure.....................................7-55
Child restraint system ....................................................3-32 Lower anchor system ................................................3-37
Seat belt .....................................................................3-3\
3
Tether anchorage system ...........................................3-36
Child-protector rear door lock .......................................4-20
Climate control additional features .............................4-163 Cluster ionizer .........................................................4-163
Smart ventilation .....................................................4-163
Climate control air filter ................................................7-44
Clock ........................................................................\
....4-174
Clothes hanger .............................................................4-175
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ...............4-67
Compact spare tire .........................................................6-24
Compact spare tire replacement ....................................7-59
Consumer assistance(U.S. only) ....................................8-11
Coolant ........................................................................\
...7-34
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ..................................7-34
Crankcase emission control system .............................7-102
Cruise control system ....................................................5-62 To set cruise control speed ........................................5-63
Cup holder ...................................................................4-168\
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Engine coolant ...............................................................7-34
Engine Coolant Temperature guage ..............................4-70
Engine number ...............................................................8-10
Engine oil .......................................................................7\
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Engine overheats ..............................................................6-9
Engine start/stop button ...................................................5-6Engine start/stop button position.................................5-6
Illuminated engine start/stop button............................5-6
Engine start/stop button illumination ..............................5-6
Engine start/stop button position .....................................5-6
Engine will not start.........................................................6-4
Evaporative emission control System ..........................7-104
Exhaust emission control system.................................7-105
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ...............7-29
Exterior care...................................................................7-96
Exterior overview.............................................................2-2
Flat tire ........................................................................\
..6-17 Changing tires ...........................................................6-19
Compact spare tire ....................................................6-24
Jack and tools ............................................................6-17
Jack label ...................................................................6-27
Removing and storing the spare tire .........................6-18
Floor mat anchor(s) .....................................................4-175
Fluid Brakes fluid ...............................................................7-38 Power steering fluid ..................................................7-39
Washer fluid ..............................................................7-40
Front blind spot monitoring system.............................4-126
Front fog light ..............................................................4-135
Front lamp switch ........................................................4-139
Front seat adjustment - power .........................................3-4
Fuel Economy ................................................................4-96
Fuel filler lid ..................................................................4-37 Emergency fuel filler lid release ...............................4-39
Fuel Gauge .....................................................................4-6\
9
Fuel requirements ............................................................1-3
Fuse switch ....................................................................7-72\
Fuses ........................................................................\
......7-70 Fuse switch ................................................................7-72
Fuse/relay panel description......................................7-76
Instrument panel fuse ................................................7-71
Main fuse...................................................................7-74
Multi fuse ..................................................................7-75
Gauges ........................................................................\
...4-69
Glove box.....................................................................4-1\
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Glove box lamp............................................................4-142
Gross vehicle weight........................................................8-4\
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