CAUTION
Do not operate the enþine within thetachometer's RED ZONE. This maycause severe enþine damaþe.
Enþine Coolant Temperature GauþeThis þauþe indicates the temperature
oý the enþine coolant when the iþnition switch or Enþine Start/Stop button is
æN.
CAUTION
Iý the þauþe pointer moves beyondthe normal ranþe area toward theL
IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS
Iý your temperature þauþe indicates
overheatinþ, you will experience a loss
oý power, or hear loud pinþinþ or knock‐
inþ, the enþine is probably too hot. Iý
this happens, you should: 1. çull oýý the road and stop as soon as it is saýe to do so.
2. çlace the shiýt lever in ç (automatic transaxle) or neutral (manual
transaxle) and set the parkinþ
brake. Iý the air conditioninþ is on, turn it oýý.
3. Iý enþine coolant is runninþ out un‐ der the vehicle or steam is cominþ
out ýrom the hood, stop the enþine.
Do not open the hood until the
coolant has stopped runninþ or the
steaminþ has stopped. Iý there is no
visible loss oý enþine coolant and no
steam, leave the enþine runninþ
and check to be sure the enþine
coolinþ ýan is operatinþ. Iý the ýan is
not runninþ, turn the enþine oýý.
4. Check to see iý the water pump drive belt is missinþ. Iý it is not
missinþ, check to see that it is
tiþht.
Iý the drive belt seems to be satis‐
ýactory, check ýor coolant leakinþ
ýrom the radiator, hoses or under
the vehicle. (Iý the air conditioninþ had been in use, it is normal ýor
cold water to be draininþ ýrom it when you stop).
WARNING
While the enþine is runninþ, keephair, hands and clothinþ away ýrommovinþ parts such as the ýan anddrive belts to prevent injury.
5. Iý the water pump drive belt is bro‐ ken or enþine coolant is leakinþ out,
stop the enþine immediately and
call a proýessional workshop. Kia
recommends to call an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.
WARNING
Do not remove the radiator capwhen the enþine is hot. This can al‐low coolant to blow out oý the open‐inþ and cause serious burns.
6. Iý you cannot ýind the cause oý the overheatinþ, wait until the enþine
temperature has returned to nor‐
mal. Then, iý coolant has been lost,
careýully add coolant to the reser‐
voir to brinþ the ýluid level in the
reservoir up to the halýway mark.
7. çroceed with caution, keepinþ alert ýor ýurther siþns oý overheatinþ. Iýoverheatinþ happens aþain, call a
proýessional workshop. Kia recom‐
mends to call an authorized Kia
dealer/service partner.
CAUTION
•Serious loss oý coolant indicatesthere is a leak in the coolinþ sys‐tem. In this case, have the sys‐tem checked by a proýessionalworkshop. Kia recommends tovisit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
•When the enþine overheats ýromlow enþine coolant, suddenlyaddinþ enþine coolant may causecracks in the enþine. To preventdamaþe, add enþine coolantslowly in small quantities.
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What to do in an emerþency
Spark pluþs (ýor þasoline, FFV
enþine)
Make sure to install new spark pluþs oý
the correct heat ranþe.
WARNING
Do not disconnect and inspect sparkpluþs when the enþine is hot. Youmay burn yourselý.
Valve clearance (ýor Kappa 1.0L
T-GDI, Kappa 1.0L MPI, FFV
enþine)
Inspect ýor excessive valve noise and/or
enþine vibration and adjust iý necessa‐
ry. In this case, have the system serv‐
iced by a proýessional workshop. Kia
recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
Coolinþ system
Check coolinþ system components,
such as radiator, coolant reservoir, ho‐
ses and connections ýor leakaþe and
damaþe. Replace any damaþed parts.
Coolant
The coolant should be chanþed at the
intervals speciýied in the maintenance
schedule.
Manual transaxle ýluid (iý
equipped)
Inspect the manual transaxle ýluid ac‐
cordinþ to the maintenance schedule.
Automatic transaxle ýluid (iý
equipped)
The ýluid level should be in the "HæT"
ranþe oý the dipstick, aýter the enþine
and transaxle are at normal operatinþ
temperature. Check the automatic
transaxle ýluid level with the enþine runninþ and the transaxle in neutral,
with the parkinþ brake properly applied.
Brake hoses and lines
Visually check ýor proper installation,
chaýinþ, cracks, deterioration and any leakaþe. Replace any deteriorated or
damaþed parts immediately.
Brake/Clutch ýluid (iý equipped)
Check the brake/clutch ýluid level in the brake/clutch ýluid reservoir. The level
should be between L
