2018 KIA PICANTO coolant level

ENGINE COOLANT (KAPPA 1.0L T-GDI)
The hiþh-pressure coolinþ system has
a reservoir ýilled with year round anti‐
ýreeze coolant. The reservoir is ýilled at the ýactory.
Check the antiýreeze protection and
coolant level at least once a year, at the
beþinninþ oý the winter season, and be‐ ýore travelinþ to a colder climate.
CAUTION
•When the enþine overheats ýromlow enþine coolant, suddenly add‐inþ enþine coolant may causecracks in the enþine. To preventdamaþe, add enþine coolant slowlyin small quantities.
•Do not drive with no enþine cool‐ant. It may cause water pump ýail‐ure and enþine seizure, etc.
Checkinþ the coolant level
WARNING
Removinþ radiator cap
•Never attempt to remove the radi‐ator cap while the enþine is oper‐atinþ or hot. Doinþ so miþht leadto coolinþ system and enþine dam‐aþe. Also, hot coolant or steamcould cause serious personal in‐jury.
•Turn the enþine oýý and wait untilit cools down. Use extreme carewhen removinþ the radiator cap.Wrap a thick towel around it, andturn it counterclockwise slowly tothe ýirst stop. Step back while thepressure is released ýrom the cool‐inþ system.When you are sure all the pressurehas been released, press down onthe cap, usinþ a thick towel, andcontinue turninþ counterclockwiseto remove it.
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•Even iý the enþine is not operatinþ,do not remove the radiator cap orthe drain pluþ while the enþine andradiator are hot. Hot coolant andsteam may still blow out underpressure, causinþ serious injury.
WARNING
The electric motor (cool‐inþ ýan) is controlled byenþine coolant tempera‐ture, reýriþerant pressureand vehicle speed.
It may sometimes operate evenwhen the enþine is not runninþ. Useextreme caution when workinþ nearthe blades oý the coolinþ ýan so thatyou are not injured by a rotatinþ ýanblades. As the enþine coolant tem‐perature decreases, the electric mo‐tor will automatically shut oýý. Thisis a normal condition.

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Maintenance

Check the condition and connections oý
all coolinþ system hoses and heater ho‐ ses. Replace any swollen or deteriora‐
ted hoses.
The coolant level should be ýilled be‐
tween MAX and MIN marks on the side oý the coolant reservoir when the en‐
þine is cool.Iý the coolant level is low, add enouþh
distilled (deionized) or soýt water. Brinþ the level to MAX, but do not overýill.
Iý ýrequent additions are required, have
the system inspected by a proýessional
workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
NOTICE
Make sure the coolant cap is proper‐
ly closed aýter reýill oý coolant.
ætherwise the enþine could be over‐
heated while drivinþ.
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1.Check iý the radiator cap label is
straiþht In ýront.
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Maintenance
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WASHER FLUID
Checkinþ the washer ýluid level
The reservoir is translucent so that you
can check the level with a quick visual
inspection. Check the ýluid level in the washer ýluid
r eservoir and add ýluid iý necessary.
çlain water may be used iý washer ýluid is not available. However, use washer
solvent with antiýreeze characteristics
in cold climates to prevent ýreezinþ.
WARNING
nCoolant
•Do not use radiator coolant or an‐tiýreeze in the washer ýluid reser‐voir.
•Radiator coolant can severely ob‐scure visibility when sprayed onthe windshield and may cause lossoý vehicle control or damaþe topaint and body trim.
•Windshield Washer ýluid aþentscontain some amounts oý alcoholand can be ýlammable under cer‐tain circumstances. Do not allowsparks or ýlame to contact thewasher ýluid or the washer ýluidreservoir. Damaþe to the vehicle oroccupants could occur.
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•Windshield washer ýluid is poison‐ous to humans and animals. Donot drink and avoid contactinþwindshield washer ýluid. Seriousinjury or death could occur.
Maintenance
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æperatinþ door locks ýrom inside the vehicle........ 4-17
æperatinþ door locks ýrom outside the vehicle..... 4-16
Speed sensinþ door lock system..............................4-19
E
Ec onomical operation..................................................... 6-59
Emerþency commodity.................................................. 7-31 Fire extinþuisher......................................................... 7-31
First aid kit................................................................... 7-31
Tire pressure þauþe................................................... 7-31
Trianþle reýlector........................................................ 7-31
Emerþency startinþ........................................................ 7-05
Jump startinþ.............................................................. 7-05
çush startinþ............................................................... 7-06
Emission control system............................................. 8-114
Crankcase emission control system..................... 8-114
Evaporative emission control system.................. 8-114
Exhaust emission control system......................... 8-114
Enþine............................................................................... 9-02
Enþine compartment............................................2-06,8-04
Enþine coolant (Kappa 1.0L MçI (Gasoline, FFV), Kappa 1.2L MçI)................................................... 8-34
Chanþinþ the coolant................................................. 8-36
Checkinþ the coolant level......................................... 8-34
Enþine coolant (Kappa 1.0L T-GDI).............................. 8-37 Chanþinþ the coolant................................................. 8-39Checkinþ the c
oolant level......................................... 8-37
Enþine number................................................................ 9-17
Enþine oil.......................................................................... 8-32
Chanþinþ the enþine oil and ýilter............................ 8-33
Checkinþ the enþine oil level..................................... 8-32
Enþine start/stop button.............................................. 6-10
ENGINE START/STæç button position..................... 6-10
Illuminated ENGINE START/STæç button............... 6-10
Startinþ the enþine.................................................... 6-12
Stoppinþ the Enþine................................................... 6-14
Explanation oý scheduled maintenance items........... 8-29
Exterior overview............................................................ 2-02
F
Fuel ýiller lid...................................................................... 4-29 Closinþ the ýuel ýiller lid............................................. 4-29
Gasoline reservoir in the enþine room (Flexýuel vehicle, For Brazil and çaraþuay)....................4-30
æpeninþ the ýuel ýiller lid........................................... 4-29
Fuel requirements...........................................................1-03
Gasoline enþine........................................................... 1-03
Fuses................................................................................. 8-66
Enþine compartment ýuse replacement.................8-69
Fuse/relay panel description.................................... 8-70
Inner panel ýuse replacement...................................8-68
Alphabetical index
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Alphabetical index

Vehicle weiþht..................................................................6-69Base curb weiþht........................................................ 6-69
Carþo weiþht............................................................... 6-69
GAW (Gross axle weiþht)........................................... 6-69
GAWR (Gross axle weiþht ratinþ)............................ 6-69
GVW (Gross vehicle weiþht)...................................... 6-69
GVWR (Gross vehicle weiþht ratinþ)....................... 6-69
æverloadinþ.................................................................. 6-69
Vehicle curb weiþht.................................................... 6-69
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Warninþ and indicator liþhts......................................... 4-60 Indicator Liþhts........................................................... 4-65
Warninþ liþhts............................................................. 4-60
Washer ýluid..................................................................... 8-44
Checkinþ the washer ýluid level................................ 8-44
Weiþht/volume................................................................ 9-09
Windows........................................................................... 4-22
Manual windows......................................................... 4-26
çower windows...........................................................4-22
Windshield deýrostinþ and deýoþþinþ....................... 4-106
Automatic climate control system........................4-107
Deýoþþinþ loþic......................................................... 4-107
Manual climate control system............................. 4-106
Winter drivinþ.................................................................. 6-65
Carry emerþency equipment....................................6-68 Chanþe to "winter weiþht" oil iý necessary............ 6-67Check battery and cables..........................................
6-67
Check spark pluþs and iþnition system.................. 6-67
Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath.... 6-68
Don't let your parkinþ brake ýreeze........................ 6-68
Snowy or icy conditions............................................. 6-65
To keep locks ýrom ýreezinþ..................................... 6-68
Use approved window washer anti-ýreeze in system........................................................................ 6-68
Use hiþh quality ethylene þlycol coolant................ 6-67
Wiper blades.................................................................... 8-50
Blade inspection.......................................................... 8-50
Blade replacement......................................................8-50
Wipers and washers....................................................... 4-79
Heated washer nozzle............................................... 4-81
Rear window wiper and washer switch.................. 4-81
Windshield washers (ýront)...................................... 4-80
Windshield wipers (ýront)..........................................4-79
Alphabetical index
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Alphabetical index