2011 Hyundai Accent coolant level

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2ENGINE COMPARTMENT
G010B01MC-DAT
CAUTION:
When inspecting or servicing the engine, you should handle tools and other heavy objects carefully so that the plastic rocker cover of the engine is not damaged.
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1. Engine coolant reservoir ......... 6-7
2. Clutch fluid reservoir (With Manual Transaxle) ...... 6-14
3. Engine oil filler cap ................. 6-6
4. Brake fluid reservoir ............. 6-14
5. Air cleaner filter ...................... 6-8 6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
cap ...................................... 6-10
7. Power steering fluid reservoir ............................................ 6-21
8. Engine oil level dipstick ......... 6-5 9. Radiator cap
........................... 6-7
10. Automatic transaxle fluid level dipstick (If Installed) ............ 6-12
11. Battery ................................. 6-19
12. Fuse/Relay box .................... 6-17

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3GENERAL CHECKS
G020A01A-AAT Engine Compartment The following should be checked regu- larly:
o Engine oil level and condition
o Transaxle fluid level and condition
o Brake fluid level
o Clutch fluid level
o Engine coolant level
o Windshield washer fluid level
o Accessory drive belt condition
o Engine coolant hose condition
o Fluid leaks (on or below compo- nents)
o Power steering fluid level
o Battery condition
o Air cleaner filter condition G020C01A-DAT Vehicle Interior The following should be checked each time when the vehicle is driven:
o Lights operation
o Windshield wiper operation
o Horn operation
o Demister, heating system operation
(and air conditioning, if installed)
o Steering operation and condition
o Mirror condition and operation
o Turn signal light operation
o Accelerator pedal operation
o Brake operation, including hand
brake
o Manual transaxle operation, includ- ing clutch operation
o Automatic transaxle operation, in- cluding "Park" mechanism opera-tion
o Seat control condition and opera- tion
o Seat belt condition and operation
o Sunvisor operation If you notice anything that does not operate correctly or appears to befunctioning incorrectly, inspect it care- fully and seek assistance from your Hyundai dealer if service is needed.
G020B01A-DAT Vehicle Exterior The following should be checked monthly:
o Overall appearance and condition
o Wheel condition and wheel nut torque
o Exhaust system condition
o Light condition and operation
o Windshield glass condition
o Wiper blade condition
o Paint condition and body corrosion
o Fluid leaks
o Door and bonnet lock condition
o Tyre pressure and condition (includ-
ing spare tyre)

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CHECKING AND CHANG- ING THE ENGINE COOLANT
35% 40%50%60%
Ambient
temperature °C ( °F)-15 (5)
-25 (-13)-35 (-31)-45 (-49)
Antifreeze solution Water
Engine coolant concentration
65% 60%50%40%
G050A01TG-DAT
WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. When the engine is hot, the engine coolant is under pres-sure and may erupt through the open- ing if the cap is removed. You could be seriously burned if you do notobserve this precaution. Do not re- move the radiator cap until the radia- tor is cool to touch. NOTE: It is recommended that the engine coolant should be changed by an authorised Hyundai dealer. G050B01A-AAT Recommended Engine Coolant Use a high quality ethylene-glycol cool- ant in a 50/50 mix with water. Theengine coolant should be compatible with aluminum engine parts. Additional corrosion inhibitors or additives shouldnot be used. The cooling system must be maintained with the correct con- centration and type of engine coolantto prevent freezing and corrosion. Never allow the concentration of anti- freeze to exceed the 60% level or gobelow the 35% level, or damage to the cooling system may result. For proper concentration when adding or replac-ing the engine coolant, refer to the following table.
G050C01TG-DAT To Check the Coolant Level The coolant level can be seen on the side of the plastic coolant reservoir. The level of the coolant should bebetween the "L" and "F" lines on the reservoir when the engine is warm with it at idle. If the level is below the "L"mark, add coolant to bring it up to "F". If the level is low, inspect for coolant leaks and recheck the fluid level fre-quently. If the level drops again, visit your Hyundai dealer for inspection and diagnosis of the reason for the coolantleak.
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CHECKING THE BRAKES
G120B01A-AAT Checking the Brake Fluid Level WARNING:
Use caution when handling brake fluid. It can damage your vision if it gets into your eyes. It will also dam-age your vehicle's paint if spilled on it and not removed immediately.
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CAUTION:
Because brakes are essential to the safe operation of the car, it is sug- gested that they be checked andinspected by your Hyundai dealer. The brakes should be checked and inspected for wear at those inter-vals specified in the vehicle mainte- nance schedule in Section 5.
3. Confirm if the fluid level is in the “HOT” range on the level gauge. If the fluid level is lower, add the speci- fied fluid from the fill hole. If the fluid level is higher, drain the fluid from thedrain hole.
4. If the fluid level is checked in cold
condition (fluid temperature 20~30°C(68~86°F)), add the fluid to the “COLD” line and then recheck the fluid level according to the above step 2.
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Fluid level should be within "HOT" range
WARNING:
The cooling fan is controlled by engine coolant temperature and maysometimes operate even when the engine is not running. Use extreme caution when working near theblades of the cooling fan, so that you are not injured by a rotating fan blade. As the engine coolant tem-perature decreases, the fan will au- tomatically shut off. This is a nor- mal condition.

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G220B01A-AAT Checking Engine Cooling Fan The engine coolant fan should come on automatically if the engine coolanttemperature is high. G220C01TB-GAT Checking Condenser Cooling Fan When the air conditioning is in opera- tion, the condenser cooling fan comeson automatically, being controlled by
the engine ECU.
WARNING:
The cooling fan is controlled by engine coolant temperature and may sometimes operate even when the engine is not running. Use extremecaution when working near the blades of the coolant fan, so that you are not injured by a rotating fanblade. As the engine coolant temper- ature decreases the fan will automat- ically shut off. This is a normal con-dition. The power steering fluid level should be checked regularly. To check the power steering fluid level,be sure the ignition is "OFF", then check to make certain that the power steering fluid level is between the "MAX"and "MIN" level markings on the fluid reservoir.
CHECKING ELECTRIC COOLING FANS
G220A01A-AATPOWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
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Horizontal
aimingVertical
aiming
5. Open the bonnet.
6. Draw the vertical line (through the centre of each headlight beam pat- tern) and the horizontal line (through the centre of each headlight beampattern) on the aiming screen. And then, draw a horizontal parallel line at 30 mm (1.18 in.) under the horizontal line.
7. Adjust each cut-off line of the low beam to the parallel line with a phillips screwdriver - VERTICAL AIMING.
8. Adjust each cut-off line of the low beam to each vertical line with aphillips screwdriver - HORIZONTALAIMING.
HEADLIGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT
G290A03A-DAT Before performing aiming adjustment, make sure of the following.
1. Keep all tyres inflated to the correct
pressure.
2. Place the vehicle on level ground and press the front bumper & rear bumper down several times. Placethe vehicle at a distance of 3,000 mm (118 in.) from the test wall.
3. See that the vehicle is unloaded (except for full levels of coolant,engine oil and fuel, and spare tyre, jack, and tools).Have the driver or equivalent weight placed in driver's seat.
4. Clean the head light lenses and turn on the headlights (low beam). G290A03MC
NOTE:
o Grinding noise from the power
steering pump may be heard im- mediately after the engine is startedin extremely cold conditions (be- low - 20°C). If the noise stops during warm up, there is no ab-normal function in the system. It is due to a power steering fluid characteristic in extremely coldconditions.
o Do not start the engine when the
power steering oil reservoir isempty.
G240A01A-DAT POWER STEERING HOSES It is suggested that you check the power steering hose connections forfluid leakage at those intervals speci- fied in the vehicle maintenance sched- ule in Section 5. The power steeringhoses should be replaced if there is severe surface cracking, pulling, scuff- ing or worn spots. Deterioration of thehoses could cause premature failure.

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INDEX
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E Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ...........................2-12
Emission Contro l System ............................................ 7-2
Engine Before starting the engine ........................................ 2-3Compartment ............................................................ 6-2
Coolant ..................................................................... 6-7
If the engine overheats ............................................. 3-4
Number ..................................................................... 8-3
Oil ............................................................................. 6-4 Starting ..................................................................... 2-5
Engine Exhaust Can Be Dangerous ............................ 2-2
FFog Light Front ....................................................................... 1-67
Rear ........................................................................ 1-67
Front Seats Adjustable front seats ............................................. 1-14
Adjustable headrests .............................................. 1-15
Adjusting seat forward and rearward .......................1-14
Adjusting seatback angle ....................................... 1-14
Fuel
Capacity ................................................................... 9-2
Gauge ..................................................................... 1-55
Recommendations .................................................... 1-2
Fuel Filler Lid
Remote release ...................................................... 1-80
Fuses ........................................................................ 6-17
Fuse Panel description .............................................. 6-30G General Checks
........................................................... 6-3
Glove Box ................................................................. 1-75
H Hand Brake ................................................................ 1-78
Hazard Warning System ............................................ 1-66
Headlight Aiming Adjustment..................................... 6-22
Heating and Cooling Control ......................................1-89
Heating and Ventilation .............................................. 1-90
Air flow control ........................................................ 1-91
Air intake control .................................................... 1-90
Bi-level heati ng ....................................................... 1-94
Demisting/Defogging ............................................... 1-94
Fan speed control ................................................... 1-90
Temperature control ................................................ 1-93
High-Mounted Rear Stop Light................................... 1-79
Horn ........................................................................... 1-87
IImmobiliser System ..................................................... 1-3
Instrument Cluster and Indicator Lights ..................... 1-46
Instrument Panel Light Control (Rheostat) .................1-66
Interior Light
Interior light ............................................................. 1-73
Map light ................................................................. 1-73
JJump Starting .............................................................. 3-3