2009 Hyundai Sonata Owner's Manual

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G010B01NF-AATENGINE COMPARTMENT
ONF018003
   CAUTION:
When inspecting or servicing the
engine, you should handle tools
and other heavy objects
carefully so that the plas

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8G010A01NF
G010A01NF-AATGasoline Engine (3.3L)
   CAUTION:
When inspecting or servicing the
engine, you should handle tools
and other heavy objects
carefully so that the

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G020C01A-AATVehicle InteriorThe following should be checked each
time when the vehicle is driven:
o Lights operation
o Windshield wiper operation
o Horn operation
o Defr

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G030C01JM-AATTo Check the Oil Level
Before checking the oil, warm up the engine
to the normal operating temperature and
be sure your car is parked on level ground.
Turn

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G030D01O-AATAdding Oil
1. Remove the oil filler cap by turning it
counter-clockwise.
2. Add oil, then check the level again. Do
not overfill.
3. Replace the cap by tu

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!
3. Slide underneath the car and loosen
the drain plug by turning it counter-
clockwise with a wrench of the proper
size. Be sure that a drain pan is in
position to cat

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CHECKING AND CHANGING THE
ENGINE COOLANT!
G050A01A-AAT
   WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot. When the engine is hot, the
engine coolant is u

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G050B01A-AATRecommended Engine CoolantUse a high quality ethylene-glycol coolant
in a 50/50 mix with water. The engine
coolant should be compatible with
aluminum engine