coolant temperature KIA PICANTO 2016 User Guide

Maintenance
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Spark plugs
Make sure to install new spark plugs of
the correct heat range.
Valve clearance
Inspect excessive valve noise and/or
engine vibration and adjust if necessary.
We recommend that the system be serv-
iced by an authorized Kia dealer. Cooling system
Check cooling system components, such
as radiator, coolant reservoir, hoses and
connections for leakage and damage.
Replace any damaged parts. Coolant The coolant should be changed at the
intervals specified in the maintenance
schedule.
Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)
Inspect the manual transaxle fluid
according to the maintenance schedule.
Automatic transaxle fluid (if equipped)
The fluid level should be in the "HOT"
range of the dipstick, after the engine
and transaxle are at normal operating
temperature. Check the automatic
transaxle fluid level with the engine run-
ning and the transaxle in neutral, with the
parking brake properly applied.
Brake hoses and lines
Visually check for proper installation,
chafing, cracks, deterioration and any
leakage. Replace any deteriorated or
damaged parts immediately. Brake fluid
Check brake fluid level in the brake fluid
reservoir. The level should be between
“MIN” and “MAX” marks on the side of
the reservoir. Use only hydraulic brake
fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4specification.
Parking brake
Inspect the parking brake system includ-
ing the parking brake lever and cables.
WARNING
Do not disconnect and inspect spark plugs when the engine is hot.
You may burn yourself.

Maintenance
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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 fac-
tory.
Check the antifreeze protection and
coolant level at least once a year, at thebeginning of the winter season, and
before traveling to a colder climate. Checking the coolant level
WARNING
Removingradiator cap
Never attempt to remove the radi- ator cap while the engine is oper-
ating or hot. Doing so might leadto cooling system and engine
damage and could result in seri-
ous personal injury from escap-ing hot coolant or steam.
Turn the engine off and wait until it cools 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 allthe pressure has been released,
press down on the cap, using a
thick towel, and continue turning
counterclockwise to remove it.
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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.
WARNING
The electric motor (cool-ing fan) is
controlled byenginecoolant tem-
perature, refrigerant pressure and
vehicle speed. It may sometimes
operate even when 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. Asthe engine coolant temperature
decreases, the electric motor will
automatically shut off. This is a nor-mal condition.
CAUTION
When the engine overheats from
low engine coolant, suddenly
adding engine coolant may causecracks in the engine. To preventdamage, add engine coolant slowly in small quantities.
Do not drive with no engine coolant. It may cause water pumpfailure and engine seizure, etc.
■ Type B■Type A
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Maintenance
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 (Full) and L (Low) marks on
the side of the coolant reservoir when theengine is cool.
If the coolant level is low, add enough
distilled (deionized) water to provide pro-tection against freezing and corrosion.
Bring the level to F (Full) , but do not
overfill. If frequent additions are required,
we recommend that the system be
inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
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. For mixture percentage, refer to the fol-
lowing table.
-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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Index
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Driving at night ..............................................................5-55
Driving in flooded areas ................................................5-57
Driving in the rain ..........................................................5-56
Economical operation ....................................................5-52
Electronic power steering ..............................................4-35
Electronic stability program (ESP) ................................5-32
Emergency commodity ..................................................6-34
Emergency starting ..........................................................6-5
Jump starting ................................................................6-5
Push starting ..................................................................6-7
Emergency stop signal (ESS) ........................................5-37
Emergency towing ..........................................................6-31
Emergency while driving ..................................................6-3
Emission control system ................................................7-82 Crankcase emission control system ............................7-82
Evaporative emission control system..........................7-82
Exhaust emission control system ................................7-83
Engine compartment..................................................2-4, 7-2
Engine coolant ................................................................7-26Engine coolant temperature gauge..................................4-46
Engine number ..................................................................8-7
Engine oil ........................................................................7-24
Engine overheats ..............................................................6-8
Engine start/stop button ....................................................5-6
Engine will not start..........................................................6-4 Evaporative emission control system..............................7-82
Exhaust emission control system ....................................7-83
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ................7-21
Exterior care....................................................................7-76
Flat tire ..............................................................................6-9
Changing tires ............................................................6-10
Jack and tools ................................................................6-9
Removing and storing the spare tire ..........................6-10
Fluid Automatic transaxle fluid............................................7-30
Brake fluid ..................................................................7-29
Washer fluid ................................................................7-32
Folding the rear seat........................................................3-12
Front seat adjustment - manual ........................................3-5
Fuel filler lid ..................................................................4-28
Fuel gauge ......................................................................4-44
Fuel requirements ............................................................1-3
Fuses ..............................................................................7-54 Fuse/relay panel description ......................................7-58
Instrument panel fuse ..................................................7-55
Memory fuse ..............................................................7-56
Multi fuse ..........................................................................-
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Index
Gauge
Fuel gauge ..................................................................4-46
Engine coolant temperature gauge..............................4-46
Transaxle shift indicator ............................................4-48
GAW (Gross axle weight) ..............................................5-62
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ................................5-62
Glassroof, see sunroof ....................................................4-31
Glove box ......................................................................4-110
GVW (Gross vehicle weight) ........................................5-62
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ............................5-62
Hazard warning flasher ..................................................4-74
Hazardous driving conditions ........................................5-54
Headlight escort function................................................4-75
Headlight leveling device................................................4-82
Headlight welcome function ..........................................4-75
Headrest ..................................................................3-6, 3-11
Heating and air conditioning ..........................................4-92
Highway driving ............................................................5-57
Hill-start assist control (HAC) ........................................5-36
Hood................................................................................4-26
Horn ................................................................................4-37
How to use this manual ....................................................1-2 Idle stop and go (ISG) system ........................................5-39
Immobilizer system ..........................................................4-4
Indicators and warnings ..................................................4-60
Inside rearview mirror ....................................................4-38
Instrument cluster ..........................................................4-42
Engine coolant temperature gauge..............................4-46
LCD dispay warning ..................................................4-54
Odometer ....................................................................4-47
Outside thermometer ..................................................4-47
Speedometer................................................................4-45
Tachometer ..................................................................4-45
Trip computer..............................................................4-50
Warning and indicators ..............................................4-60
Instrument panel overview................................................2-3
Interior care ....................................................................7-81
Interior features ............................................................4-112 Ashtray ......................................................................4-112
Cigarette lighter ........................................................4-112
Clothes hanger ..........................................................4-117
Cup holder ................................................................4-113
Digital clock ..............................................................4-116Floor mat anchor(s) ..................................................4-118
Power outlet ..............................................................4-115
Sunvisor ....................................................................4-114
Vanity mirror lamp ....................................................4-115
Interior light ....................................................................4-87
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