Kia Carens: Maintenance / Engine coolant

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual / Maintenance / Engine coolant

The high-pressure cooling system has a reservoir filled with year-round antifreeze coolant. The reservoir is filled at the factory.

Check the antifreeze protection and coolant concentration level at least once a year, at the beginning of the winter season, and before traveling to a colder climate.

CAUTION

When the engine overheats from low engine coolant, suddenly adding engine coolant may cause cracks in the engine. To prevent damage, add engine coolant slowly in small quantities.
Do not drive with no engine coolant. It may cause water pump failure and engine seizure, etc.

Engine oil

Checking the engine oil level 1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground. 2. Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature. 3. Turn the engine off and wait for a few minutes (abo ...

Checking the coolant level

WARNING Removing radiator cap Never attempt to remove the radiator cap while the engine is operating or hot. Doing so might lead to cooling system and engine damage and could result in serious ...

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Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual: Emergency Fastening Device (EFD) Repair procedures

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Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual: Manual transaxle operation

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