2006 Kia Rio Owners Manual

Maintenance
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
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 the
beginning   of  the   winter  season,   and
before traveling to a colder climate.
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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
cooling  system.   When  you   are
sure  all  the  pressure   has  been
released, press down on  the cap,
using a thick  towel, and continue
Checking the coolant level
WARNING - Removing
radiator cap
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turning
remove it.
counterclockwise
to
Check the  condition and  connections of
all  cooling   system   hoses  and   heater
hoses. Replace  any  swollen or  deterio-
rated hoses.
Never attempt to remove the radi-
ator cap while the engine is oper-
ating or hot.  Doing so might lead
to  cooling   system   and   engine
damage and  could result  in seri-
ous  personal injury  from  escap-
ing hot coolant or steam.
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.
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 inspec-
tion.
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Product Specification
CategoriesKia Manuals, Kia Rio Manuals
Model Year2006
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