2011 Hyundai Accent coolant level

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ENGINE COMPARTMENTG010A01MC-AATType A1. Engine coolant reservoir .......... 6-8
2. Engine oil filler cap .................. 6-7
3. Brake fluid reservoir ...............6-14
4. Air cleaner filter ........................ 6-95. Windshield washer fluid
reservoir cap ...........................6-11
6. Power steering fluid reservoir
(If Installed) .............................6-22
7. Engine oil level dipstick ........... 6-68. Radiator cap ............................. 6-8
9. Automatic transaxle fluid level
dipstick (If Installed) ................6-13
10. Battery .....................................6-20
11. Fuse/Relay box .......................6-17
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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 dam-
aged.
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G010A01MC-AAT1. Engine oil filler cap .................. 6-7
2. Brake fluid reservoir ...............6-14
3. Air cleaner filter ........................ 6-9
4. Fuse/Relay box .......................6-175. Windshield washer fluid
reservoir cap ...........................6-11
6. Power steering fluid reservoir
(If Installed) .............................6-22
7. Engine oil level dipstick ........... 6-68. Radiator cap ............................. 6-8
9. Automatic transaxle fluid level
dipstick (If Installed) ................ 6-13
10. Engine coolant reservoir .......... 6-8
11. Battery ..................................... 6-20
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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 dam-
aged.
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Type B

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GENERAL CHECKS
G020C01A-AATVehicle InteriorThe following should be checked each
time when the vehicle is driven:
o Light operation
o Windshield wiper operation
o Horn operation
o Defroster, heater system operation (and
air conditioning, if installed)
o Steering operation and condition
o Mirror condition and operation
o Turn signal operation
o Accelerator pedal operation
o Brake operation, including parking
brake
o Manual transaxle operation, including
clutchoperation
o Automatic transaxle operation, includ-
ing "Park" mechanism operation
o Seat control condition and operation
o Seat belt condition and operation
o Sun visor operation
If you notice anything that does not oper-
ate correctly or appear to be functioning
correctly, inspect it carefully and seek
assistance from your Hyundai dealer if
service is needed.
G020A01A-AATEngine 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 components)
o Power steering fluid level and condi-
tion
o Battery condition
o Air cleaner filter condition
G020B01A-AATVehicle ExteriorThe following should be checked monthly:
o Overall appearance and condition
o Wheel condition and wheel nut tight-
ness
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 hood lock condition
o Tire pressure and condition
(including spare tire)

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CHECKING AND CHANGING
THE ENGINE COOLANT!
G050A01TG-AAT
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 not observe
this precaution. Do not remove the ra-
diator cap until the radiator is cool to
the touch.
NOTE:
It is recommended that the engine cool-
ant should be changed by an authorized
Hyundai dealer.
G050B01A-AATRecommended Engine CoolantWhen adding coolant, use only deion-
ized water or soft water for your vehicle
and never mix hard water in the coolant
filled at the factory. An improper coolant
mixture can result in serious malfunction
or engine damage.
G050C01TG-AATTo Check the Coolant LevelThe coolant level can be seen on the side
of the plastic coolant reservoir. The level
of the coolant should be between the "L"
and "F" lines on the reservoir when the
engine is cool.
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Type B
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Type A
Water
65%
60%
50%
40% Antifreeze
solution
35%
40%
50%
60% Ambient
temperature
°F (°C)
5 (-15)
-13 (-25)
-31 (-35)
-49 (-45)Engine coolant
concentration
Use a high quality ethylene-glycol cool-
ant in a 50/50 mix with water. The engine
coolant should be compatible with alumi-
num 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 anti-
freeze to exceed the 60% level or go
below the 35% level or damage to the
coolant system may result. For proper
concentration when adding or replacing
the coolant, refer to the following table.

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G070A03Y-AATThe replacement of air cleaner filter is
performed in the following manner.
1. Unsnap the clips around the cover.
2. When this is done, the cover can be
lifted off, the old filter removed and the
new filter put in its place.
Genuine Hyundai replacement parts are
recommended.CHANGING THE AIR
CLEANER FILTER
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WARNING:
The cooling fan is controlled by engine
coolant temperature and may some-
times operate even when the engine is
not running. Use extreme caution when
working near the blades of the cooling
fan so that you are not injured by a
rotating fan blade. As the engine cool-
ant temperature decreases, the fan will
automatically shut off. This is a normal
condition. CAUTION:
o Engine coolant can damage the fin-
ish of your car. If you spill engine
coolant on the car, wash it off thor-
oughly with clean water.
o The engine in your vehicle has alumi-
num engine parts and must be pro-
tected by an ethylene-glycol base
coolant to prevent corrosion and
freezing.
Do not use hard water. Hard water
can cause engine damage from cor-
rosion, overheating or freezing.
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CAUTION:
o Operating your vehicle without a
proper air filter in place can result in
excessive engine wear.
o When removing the air cleaner filter,
be careful that dust or dirt does not
enter the air intake. These may re-
sult in damage to the air cleaner
filter.
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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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G100A01MC-GATTransaxle lubricant in the manual
transaxle should be checked at those
intervals specified in the vehicle mainte-
nance schedule in Section 5.
!CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE
OIL (MANUAL)
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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 damage the washer fluid
pump.WARNING:
It is always better to check the transaxle
oil level when the engine is cool or cold.
If the engine is hot, you should exercise
great caution to avoid burning yourself
on hot engine or exhaust parts.
WARNING:
o Windshield washer fluid agents con-
tain some amounts of alcohol and
can be flammable under certain cir-
cumstances. Do not allow sparks or
flame to contact the washer fluid or
the washer fluid reservoir. Damage
to the vehicle or its occupants could
occur.
o Windshield washer fluid is poison-
ous to humans and animals. Do not
drink windshield washer fluid. Seri-
ous injury or death could occur.NOTE:
It is recommended that the manual
transaxle fluid should be checked by an
authorized Hyundai dealer.
G110A01MC-AATTransaxle fluid in the automatic transaxle
should be checked at those intervals
specified in the vehicle maintenance
schedule in Section 5.
NOTE:
Automatic transaxle fluid is basically a
red color. As driving distance increases,
the fluid color turns darkish red gradu-
ally. It is a normal condition and you
should not judge the need to replace
based upon the changing color.
You must replace the automatic
transaxle fluid in accordance with inter-
vals specified in the vehicle mainte-
nance schedule in section 5.CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE
FLUID (AUTOMATIC)

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CHECKING THE BRAKES!
G120A01A-AAT
G120B01A-AATChecking the Brake Fluid Level
CAUTION:
Because brakes are essential to the
safe operation of the car, it is sug-
gested that they be checked and in-
spected by your Hyundai dealer. The
brakes should be checked and in-
spected for wear at those intervals
specified in the vehicle maintenance
schedule in Section 5.
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WARNING:
Use caution when handling brake fluid.
It can damage your vision if it gets into
your eyes. It will also damage your
vehicle's paint if spilled on it and not
removed immediately.
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WARNING:
The cooling fan is controlled by the
engine coolant temperature and may
sometimes operate even when the en-
gine is not running. Use extreme cau-
tion when working near the blades of
the cooling fan, so that you are not
injured by a rotating fan blade. As the
engine coolant temperature decreases,
the fan will automatically shut off. This
is a normal condition.
G120D01A-AATTo Check the Fluid LevelThe fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir
should be checked periodically. The level
should be between the "MIN" and "MAX"
marks on the side of the reservoir. If the
level is at or below the "MIN" mark, care-
fully add fluid to bring it up to "MAX". Do
not overfill.
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