Kia Sportage: Engine coolant / Changing the coolant
Have the coolant changed by an authorized Kia dealer according to the Maintenance
Schedule at the beginning of this chapter.
Put a thick cloth around the radiator cap before refilling the coolant in order
to prevent the coolant from overflowing into engine parts such as the alternator.
CAUTION
Put a thick cloth or fabric around the radiator cap before refilling the coolant
in order to prevent the coolant from overflowing into engine parts such as the generator.
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
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Other information:
Tire Wear
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Using tires and wheels other than the recommended sizes can
cause unusual handling characteristics and poor vehicle control,
resulting in a serious accident.
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Towing
If the vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional towing service. Never
tow vehicle with just a rope or chain. It is very dangerous.
[Front]
[Rear]
Emergency Towing
There are three popular methods of towing a vehicle :
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