coolant level KIA STONIC 2018 User Guide

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Check the condition and connections of
all cooling system hoses and heater ho‐ ses. Replace any swollen or deteriora‐
ted hoses.
The coolant level should be filled be‐
tween MAX and MIN (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) or soft water. Bring the level to MAX (F), but do not overfill.
If frequent additions are required, have
the system inspected by a professional
workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
Recommended engine coolant
• When adding coolant, use only deion‐ ized water or soft water for your ve‐
hicle and never mix hard water in the
coolant filled at the factory. An im‐
proper coolant mixture can result in serious malfunction or engine dam‐
age.
• The engine in your vehicle has alumi‐ num engine parts and must be pro‐
tected by an ethylene-glycol with
phosphate based coolant to prevent corrosion and freezing.
• DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol coolant or mix them with the speci‐
fied coolant.
• Do not use a solution that contains more than 60% antifreeze or lessthan 35% antifreeze, which would re‐
duce the effectiveness of the solu‐
tion.
For mixture percentage, refer to the
following table.
AmbientTempera‐ture
Mixture Percentage(volume)
AntifreezeWater
-15°C (5°F) 35 65

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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 necessary.
Plain water may be used if washer fluid is not available. However, use washer
solvent with antifreeze characteristics
in cold climates to prevent freezing.
WARNING
nCoolant
•Do not use radiator coolant or an‐tifreeze in the washer fluid reser‐voir.
•Radiator coolant can severely ob‐scure visibility when sprayed onthe windshield and may cause lossof vehicle control or damage topaint and body trim.
•Windshield Washer fluid agentscontain some amounts of alcoholand can be flammable under cer‐tain circumstances. Do not allowsparks or flame to contact thewasher fluid or the washer fluidreservoir. Damage to the vehicle oroccupants could occur.
•Windshield washer fluid is poison‐ous to humans and animals. Donot drink and avoid contactingwindshield washer fluid. Seriousinjury or death could occur.

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