Kia K900: Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant
Your vehicle is delivered with high quality ethylene glycol coolant in the cooling system. It is the only type of coolant that should be used because it helps prevent corrosion in the cooling system, lubricates the water pump and prevents freezing.
Be sure to replace or replenish your coolant in accordance with the maintenance schedule in section 7. Before winter, have your coolant tested to assure that its freezing point is sufficient for the temperatures anticipated during the winter.
Snowy or Icy conditions
To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may be necessary to use snow tires or
to install tire chains on your tires. If snow tires are needed, it is necessary
to select tires equivalent in size and ...
Check battery and cables
Winter puts additional burdens on the battery system. Visually inspect the battery
and cables as described in section 7. The level of charge in your battery can be
checked by an authorized K900 Ki ...
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Gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains harmful manganese- based fuel additives such as MMT (Methylcyclopentadienyl
Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Kia does not recommend the use of gasoline containing MMT.
This type of f ...
Electronic stability control (ESC)
The Electronic Stability control (ESC) system is designed to stabilize the vehicle
during cornering maneuvers. ESC checks where you are steering and where the vehicle
is actually going. ESC appl ...
Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath
Under some conditions, snow and ice can build up under the fenders and interfere
with the steering. When driving in severe winter conditions where this may happen,
you should periodically check un ...