Kia Sedona 2008 User Manual download pdf (Page 272)

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What to do in an emergency

IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS

If your temperature gauge indicates over-

heating, if you experience a loss of

power, or if you hear a loud knocking or

pinging noise, the engine has probably

overheated. Should any of these symp-

toms occur, use the following procedure:

1. Turn on the hazard warning flasher,

then drive to the nearest safe location

and stop your vehicle; set the auto-

matic transaxle in P (Park) and apply

the parking brake.

2. Make sure the air conditioner is off.

3. If coolant or steam is boiling out of the

radiator, stop the engine and call an

Authorized Kia Dealer for assistance.

If coolant is not boiling out, allow the

engine to idle and open the hood to

permit the engine to cool gradually.

If the temperature does not go down

with the engine idling, stop the engine

and allow sufficient time for it to cool.

4. The coolant level should then be

checked. If the level in the reservoir is

low, look for leaks at the radiator

hoses and connections, heater hoses

and connections, radiator, and water

pump. If you find a major leak or

another problem that may have

caused the engine to overheat, do not

operate the engine until it has been

corrected. Call an Authorized Kia

Dealer for assistance. If you do not

find a leak or other problem, carefully

add coolant to the reservoir.

If the engine frequently overheats, have

the cooling system checked and repaired

by an Authorized Kia Dealer.

WARNING - Removing

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. This

could cause serious injury.

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