2004 Hyundai Santa Fe coolant reservoir

1FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot. The engine coolant is under
pressure and could erupt and cause severe
burns. Wait until the engine is cool before
adding coolant to the reservoir.The needle on the engine coolant temperature
gauge should stay in the normal range. If it moves
across the dial to "H" (HOT), pull over and stop as
soon as possible and turn off the engine. Then
open the hood and, after the engine has cooled,
check the coolant level and the water pump drive
belt. If you suspect cooling system trouble, have
your cooling system checked by a Hyundai dealer
as soon as possible.
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FUEL GAUGE
The needle on the gauge indicates the approxi-
mate fuel level in the fuel tank. The fuel capacity
is given in Section 9.
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INSTRNMENT CLUSTER

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WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS
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WARNING:While the engine is running, keep hair,
hands and clothing away from moving parts
such as the fan and drive belts to prevent
injury.
5. If the water pump drive belt is broken or
engine coolant is leaking out, stop the engine
immediately and call the nearest Hyundai
dealer for assistance.
WARNING:Do not remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot. This can allow coolant to be
blown out of the opening and cause seri-
ous burns.6. If you cannot find the cause of the overheat-
ing, wait until the engine temperature has
returned to normal. Then, if coolant has been
lost, carefully add coolant to the reservoir
(page 6-9) to bring the fluid level in the
reservoir up to the halfway mark.
7. Proceed with caution, keeping alert for fur-
ther signs of overheating. If overheating
happens again, call a Hyundai dealer for
assistance.
CAUTION:Serious loss of coolant indicates there is a
leak in the cooling system and this should
be checked as soon as possible by a Hyundai
dealer.
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If your temperature gauge indicates overheat-
ing, you experience a loss of power, or hear loud
pinging or knocking, the engine is probably too
hot. If this happens, you should:
1. Pull off the road and stop as soon as it is safe
to do so.
2. Place the gear selector lever in "P" (auto-
matic), or neutral (manual transaxle) and set
the parking brake. If the air conditioning is on,
turn it off.
3. If engine coolant is running out under the car
or steam is coming out from the hood, stop
the engine. Do not open the hood until the
coolant has stopped running or the steaming
has stopped. If there is no visible loss of
engine coolant and no steam, leave the
engine running and check to be sure the
engine cooling fan is operating. If the fan is
not running, turn the engine off.
4. Check to see if the water pump drive belt is
missing. If it is not missing, check to see that
it is tight. If the drive belt seems to be
satisfactory, check for coolant leaking from
the radiator, hoses or under the car. (If the
air conditioning had been in use, it is normal
for cold water to be draining from it when you
stop).

6DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
2ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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(2.4 DOHC)
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1. Coolant reservoir cap
2 . Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake & Clutch fluid reservoir
4. Air cleaner5 . Fuse and Relay box
6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
7 . Power steering fluid reservoir
8 . Engine oil level dipstick 9. Radiator cap
10. Automatic transaxle fluid level dipstick
(Vehicle with Automatic Transaxle)
11. Battery
CAUTION:When inspecting or servicing the engine,
you should handle tools and other heavy
objects carefully so that the plastic cover of
the engine is not damaged.
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6DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
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(2.7 V6)
1. Coolant reservoir cap
2. Brake & Clutch fluid reservoir
3. Air cleaner
4 . Fuse and Relay box5. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
6. Power steering fluid reservoir
7. Engine oil level dipstick
8. Radiator cap 9. Engine oil filler cap
10. Automatic transaxle fluid level dipstick
(Vehicle with Automatic Transaxle)
11. Battery
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1234
56 7 8 9 10 11
CAUTION:When inspecting or servicing the engine,
you should handle tools and other heavy
objects carefully so that the plastic cover of
the engine is not damaged.
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6DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
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(3.5 V6)
1. Coolant reservoir cap
2 . Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Air cleaner5 . Fuse and Relay box
6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
7. Power steering fluid reservoir
8. Radiator cap 9. Engine oil level dipstick
10. Automatic transaxle fluid level dipstick
11. Battery
HSM424
1345
6 7 8 9 10 11
CAUTION:When inspecting or servicing the engine,
you should handle tools and other heavy
objects carefully so that the plastic cover of
the engine is not damaged.
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Recommended Engine Coolant
Use a high quality ethylene-glycol coolant in a
50/50 mix with water. The engine coolant should
be compatible with aluminum engine parts.
Additional corrosion inhibitors or additives should
not be used. The cooling system must be
maintained with the correct concentration and
type of engine coolant to prevent freezing and
corrosion. Never allow the concentration of
antifreeze to exceed the 60% level or go below
the 35% level, or damage to the cooling system
may result. For proper concentration when
adding or replacing the engine coolant, refer to
the following table.
Ambient
temperature
°F (°C)
5 (-15)
-13 (-25)
-31 (-35)
-49 (-45)
65%
60%
50%
40% 35%
40%
50%
60%Water Antifreeze
solution Engine Coolant concentration
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To Check the Coolant Level
The coolant level can be seen on the side of the
plastic coolant reservoir. The level of the cool-
ant should be between the "L" and "F" lines on
the reservoir when the engine is cool. If the level
is below the "L" mark, add engine coolant to
bring it up between "L" and "F". If the level is low,
inspect for coolant leaks and recheck the fluid
level frequently. If the level drops again, visit
your Hyundai dealer for an inspection and
diagnosis of the reason.
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To Change the Engine Coolant
The engine coolant should be changed at those
intervals specified in the vehicle maintenance
schedule in Section 5.
CAUTION:Engine coolant can damage the finish of
your car. If you spill engine coolant on the
car, wash it off thoroughly with clean water.
1 . Park the car on level ground, set the park-
ing brake and remove the radiator cap when
cool.
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2 . Turn the radiator cap counterclockwise with-
out pressing down on it, until it stops. This
relieves any pressure remaining in the cool-
ing system. And remove the radiator cap by
pushing down and turning counterclock-
wise.

6DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
10SPARK PLUGS
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Your engine was originally equipped with plati-
num-tipped spark plugs.
Platinum-tipped spark plugs will last longer than
conventional type spark plugs and can be
identified by blue lines on the ceramic shell.
NOTE:Do not clean or regap platinum-tipped spark
plugs.
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2.4 DOHC2.7 V6 / 3.5 V6
0.039 ~0.043 in.(1.0~1.1 mm)
0.039 ~0.043 in.(1.0~1.1 mm)
6 . Start the engine, top off the radiator with
water and then add coolant to the reservoir
until the level is between "L" and "F".
WARNING:The cooling fan is controlled by engine
coolant temperature and may sometimes
operate even when the engine is not run-
ning. Use extreme caution when working
near the blades of the coolant fan so that
you are not injured by a rotating fan blade.
As the engine coolant temperature de-
creases, the fan will automatically shut off.
This is a normal condition.
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3. Be sure your drain receptacle is in place.
Open the drain cock on the radiator. Allow all
the engine coolant to drain from the cooling
system, then securely close the drain cock.
4. Check Section 9 for the capacity of the
cooling system in your car. Then, following
the manufacturer's directions on the engine
coolant container, add the appropriate quan-
tity of coolant to the radiator.
5 . Fill the radiator with clean demineralized or
distilled water. Continue to add clean dem-
ineralized or distilled water in small quantities
until the fluid level stays up in the radiator
neck.7 . Replace the radiator and reservoir caps and
check to be sure the drain cocks are fully
closed and not leaking.

6DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
13CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE OIL
(MANUAL)FILLING THE WASHER RESERVOIR
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The washer fluid reservoir supplies fluid to the
windshield washer system.
A good quality washer fluid should be used to fill
the washer reservoir. The fluid level should be
checked more frequently during inclement
weather or whenever the washer system is in
more frequent use.
The capacity of the washer reservoir is 3.59
U.S. quarts (3.4 Liters).
CAUTION:o Radiator anti-freeze (engine coolant)
should not be used in the washer system
because it will damage the car's finish.
o The washer should not be operated if the
washer reservoir is empty. This can dam-
age the washer fluid pump.
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Transaxle lubricant in the manual transaxle
should be checked at those intervals specified
in the vehicle maintenance schedule in Section
5.
Recommended Oil
Use only HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF
75W/90 (API GL-4) or EQUIVALENT in the
manual transaxle.
Manual Transaxle Oil Capacity
The oil capacity of the manual transaxle is 2.43
U.S. quarts (2.3 liters).
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Filler plug
Drain plug