2020 KIA FORTE engine coolant

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Maintenance
Check the condition and connections
of all cooling system hoses and
heater hoses. Replace any swollen
or deteriorated hoses.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 protec-
tion against freezing and corrosion.
Bring the level to F, but do not over-
fill. If frequent additions are required,
see an authorized Kia dealer for a
cooling system inspection.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
Make sure the coolant cap is proper-
ly closed after refilling the coolant.
Otherwise the engine could be over-
heated while driving.
WARNING- Cooling fan
Use caution when working near
the blade of the cooling fan. The
electric motor (cooling fan) is
controlled by engine coolant
temperature, refrigerant pres-
sure and vehicle speed. it may
sometimes operate even when
the engine is not running.
OBD078005
■Nu 2.0L MPI Engine (Gasoline)
OCD078009
■Gamma 1.6L TGDI Engine (Gasoline)

Maintenance
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1. Make sure that the tiny protru-
sions inside the coolant cap are
securely interlocked.
Recommended engine coolant
When adding coolant, use only
deionized water or soft water for
your vehicle and never mix hard
water in the coolant filled at the fac-
tory. An improper coolant mixture
can result in serious malfunction or
engine damage.
The engine in your vehicle has alu- minum engine parts and must be
protected 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 spec-
ified coolant.
Do not use a solution that contains more than 60% antifreeze or less
than 35% antifreeze. This would
reduce the effectiveness of the
solution.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
Make sure that the coolant cap is
properly closed after refilling the
coolant. Otherwise the engine could
overheat while driving.
For mixture percentage, refer to the
following table.
OCD078010
■ Engine room rear view
- Gamma 1.6L TGDI Engine (Gasoline)
Ambient
Temperature Mixture Percentage
(volume)
Antifreeze Water
-15°C (5°F)35 65
-25°C (-13°F)4060
-35°C (-31°F)5050
-45°C (-49°F)6040

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Maintenance
Changing the coolant
Have the coolant changed by an
authorized Kia dealer according to
the Maintenance Schedule at the
beginning of this chapter.WARNING
Radiator cap
Do not remove the radiator cap
when the engine and radiator
are hot. Scalding hot coolant
and steam may blow out under
pressure which may result in
serious injury.
CAUTION
Put a thick cloth or fabric around the radiator cap beforerefilling the coolant in order toprevent the coolant from over-flowing into engine parts suchas the alternator.
OBD078006
■Nu 2.0L MPI Engine (Gasoline)
OCD078078
■Gamma 1.6L TGDI Engine (Gasoline)

Maintenance
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Canister
Fuel vapors generated inside the fuel
tank are absorbed and stored in the
onboard canister. When the engine is
running, the fuel vapors absorbed in
the canister are drawn into the surge
tank through the purge control sole-
noid valve.
Purge Control Solenoid Valve
(PCSV)
The purge control solenoid valve is
controlled by the Engine Control
Module (ECM); when the engine
coolant temperature is low during
idling, the PCSV closes so that evap-
orated fuel is not taken into the
engine. After the engine warms up
during ordinary driving, the PCSV
opens to introduce evaporated fuel to
the engine.
3. Exhaust emission control system
The Exhaust Emission Control
System is a highly effective system
which controls exhaust emissions
while maintaining good vehicle per-
formance.
Engine exhaust gas precautions
(carbon monoxide)
Carbon monoxide can be present with other exhaust fumes.
Therefore, if you smell exhaust
fumes of any kind inside your vehi-
cle, have it inspected and repaired
immediately. If you ever suspect
exhaust fumes are coming into
your vehicle, drive it only with all
the windows fully open. Have your
vehicle checked and repaired
immediately.
WARNING - Exhaust
Engine exhaust gases contain
carbon monoxide (CO). Though
colorless and odorless, it is
dangerous and could be lethal if
inhaled. Follow the instructions
on this page to avoid CO poi-
soning.

Index
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Emission control system ..............................................7-105Crankcase emission control system ..........................7-105
Evaporative emission control (including ORVR: Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery) system ........7-105
Exhaust emission control system ..............................7-106
Engine ........................................................................\
......8-3
Engine compartment ................................................2-6, 7-4
Engine coolant ..............................................................7-28 Changing the coolant ..................................................7-31
Checking the coolant level..........................................7-28
Engine number ..............................................................8-12
Engine oil ......................................................................7-\
26 Changing the engine oil and filter ..............................7-27
Checking the engine oil level ....................................7-26
Engine start/stop button ................................................5-11 Engine start/stop button position ................................5-11
Illuminated engine start/stop button ..........................5-11
Starting the engine ......................................................5-14
Stopping the engine (Manual transmission) ..............5-17
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ..............7-21
Exterior overview ............................................................2-2
Forward Collision-avoidance Assist (FCA) (Camera + Radar type) ................................................5-72Brake operation ..........................................................5-75
FCA warning message and system control ................5-74 Limitation of the system ............................................5-80
Limitation of the system ............................................5-83
Recognizing pedestrians ............................................5-84
Sensor to detect the distance from the vehicle in front (front radar/camera) ..................................................5-76
System malfunction ....................................................5-78
System setting and activation ....................................5-72
Forward Collision-avoidance Assist (FCA) (Camera type) ..............................................................5-59Brake operation ..........................................................5-62
FCA front view camera sensor ..................................5-63
FCA warning message and system control ................5-61
Limitation of the system ............................................5-67
System malfunction ....................................................5-65
System setting and activation ....................................5-59
Fuel filler lid ..................................................................4-38 Closing the fuel filler lid ............................................4-38
Opening the fuel filler lid ..........................................4-38
Fuel requirements ............................................................1-3 Do not use methanol ....................................................1-4
Fuel Additives ..............................................................1-5
Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol ..................1-3
Operation in foreign countries ......................................1-5
Fuses ........................................................................\
......7-61 Engine compartment fuse replacement ......................7-64
Fuse/relay panel description ......................................7-67
Inner panel fuse replacement ......................................7-63
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