2012 Hyundai Genesis cooling

What to do in an emergency
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IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS
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If your temperature gauge indicates over-
heating, you experience a loss of power,
or hear loud pinging or knocking, the
engine is probably too hot. If this hap-
pens, you should:
1. Pull off the road and stop as soon as it
is safe to do so.
2. Place the shift lever in P 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 con-
ditioning had been in use, it is normal
for cold water to be draining from it
when you stop).
5. If the water pump drive belt is broken
or engine coolant is leaking out, stop
the engine immediately and call the
nearest authorized HYUNDAI dealer
for assistance.6. If you cannot find the cause of the
overheating, wait until the engine tem-
perature has returned to normal. Then,
if coolant has been lost, carefully add
coolant to the reservoir to bring the
fluid level in the reservoir up to the
halfway mark.
7. Proceed with caution, keeping alert for
further signs of overheating. If over-
heating happens again, call an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer for assistance.
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.
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 serious burns.
CAUTION
Serious loss of coolant indicates
there is a leak in the cooling system
and this should be checked as soon
as possible by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.

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Maintenance
OWNER MAINTENANCE
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The following lists are vehicle checks and
inspections that should be performed by
the owner or an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer at the frequencies indicated to
help ensure safe, dependable operation
of your vehicle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your dealer as
soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance Checks are
generally not covered by warranties and
you may be charged for labor, parts and
lubricants used.Owner maintenance schedule
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When you stop for fuel:
• Check the engine oil level.
• Check coolant level in coolant reser-
voir.
• Check the windshield washer fluid
level.
• Look for low or under-inflated tires.
WARNING- Maintenance
work
• Performing maintenance work on
a vehicle can be dangerous. You
can be seriously injured while
performing some maintenance
procedures. If you lack sufficient
knowledge and experience or the
proper tools and equipment to do
the work, have it done by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
• Working under the hood with the
engine running is dangerous. It
becomes even more dangerous
when you wear jewelry or loose
clothing. These can become
entangled in moving parts and
result in injury. Therefore, if you
must run the engine while work-
ing under the hood, make certain
that you remove all jewelry (espe-
cially rings, bracelets, watches,
and necklaces) and all neckties,
scarves, and similar loose cloth-
ing before getting near the
engine or cooling fans.
WARNING
Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level when the
engine is hot. Scalding hot coolant
and steam may blow out under
pressure. This could cause burns
or other serious injury.

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Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
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5: For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items.
*6: Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary. An authorized HYUNDAI dealer should per-
form the operation.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496
Miles×1,0001020304050607080
Km×1,000153045607590105120
Air cleaner filter
For Middle East,
IndiaRRRRRRRR
Except Middle East,
IndiaIIRIIRII
Spark plugsReplace every 165,000 km (110,000 miles) or 120 months *5
Valve clearance (3.0L/3.3L/3.8L) *5 *6I
Vapor hose and fuel filler capIIIIIIII
Fuel tank air filterIIRIIRII
Vacuum hoseIIIIIIII
Fuel filterRR
Fuel lines, hoses and connectionsIIIIIIII
Cooling systemInspect “Coolant level and leak” every day
Inspect “Water pump” when replacing the drive belt or timing belt
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM

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Maintenance
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Air cleaner filter
A Genuine HYUNDAI air cleaner filter is
recommended when the filter is
replaced.
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Spark plugs
Make sure to install new spark plugs of
the correct heat range.
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Valve clearance (3.0L/3.3L/3.8L)
Inspect excessive valve noise and/or
engine vibration and adjust if necessary.
An authorized HYUNDAI dealer should
perform the operation.
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Cooling system
Check cooling system components, such
as radiator, coolant reservoir, hoses and
connections for leakage and damage.
Replace any damaged parts.
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Coolant
The coolant should be changed at the
intervals specified in the maintenance
schedule.
Automatic transmission fluid
Automatic transmission fluid should not
be checked under normal usage condi-
tions.
But in severe conditions, the fluid should
be changed at an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer in accordance to the scheduled
maintenance at the beginning of this
chapter.
✽NOTICE
Automatic transmission fluid color is
basically red.
As the vehicle is driven, the automatic
transmission fluid will begin to look
darker.
It is normal condition and you should
not judge the need to replace the fluid
based upon the changed color.
CAUTION
The use of a non-specified fluid
could result in transmission mal-
function and failure.
Use only specified automatic trans-
mission fluid. (Refer to
“Recommended lubricants and
capacities” in section 8.)

Maintenance
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Changing the engine oil and filter
Have engine oil and filter changed by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer according to
the Maintenance Schedule at the begin-
ning of this section.
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The high-pressure cooling system has a
reservoir filled with year-round antifreeze
coolant. The reservoir is filled at the fac-
tory.
Check the antifreeze protection and
coolant level at least once a year, at the
beginning of the winter season, and
before traveling to a colder climate.
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Checking the coolant level
WARNING
Used engine oil may cause irrita-
tion or cancer of the skin if left in
contact with the skin for prolonged
periods of time. Used engine oil
contains chemicals that have
caused cancer in laboratory ani-
mals. Always protect your skin by
washing your hands thoroughly
with soap and warm water as soon
as possible after handling used oil.
ENGINE COOLANT
WARNING
Removing radiator
cap
• Never attempt to remove the radi-
ator cap while the engine is oper-
ating or hot. Doing so might lead
to cooling system and engine
damage and could result in seri-
ous personal injury from escap-
ing hot coolant or steam.
• Turn the engine off and wait until
it cools down. Use extreme care
when removing the radiator cap.
Wrap a thick towel around it, and
turn it counterclockwise slowly to
the first stop. Step back while the
pressure is released from the
cooling system. When you are
sure all the pressure has been
released, press down on the cap,
using a thick towel, and continue
turning counterclockwise to
remove it.
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Maintenance
Check the condition and connections of
all cooling system hoses and heater
hoses. Replace any swollen or deterio-
rated hoses.
The coolant level should be
filled between F and L
marks on the side of the
coolant reservoir when the
engine is cool.
If the coolant level is low, add enough
distilled (deionized) water. Bring the level
to F, but do not overfill. If frequent addi-
tions are required, see an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer for a cooling system
inspection.
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Recommended engine coolant
• When 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 improp-
er coolant mixture can result in serious
malfunction or engine damage.
• The engine in your vehicle has alu-
minum engine parts and must be pro-
tected by an ethylene-glycol-based
coolant to prevent corrosion and freez-
ing.
• DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol
coolant or mix them with the specified
coolant.
• Do not use a solution that contains
more than 60% antifreeze or less than
35% antifreeze, which would reduce
the effectiveness of the solution.
For mixture percentage, refer to the fol-
lowing table.
OBH071004WARNING
The electric motor (cool-
ing fan) is controlled by
engine coolant tempera-
ture, refrigerant pres-
sure and vehicle speed.
It may sometimes 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 blades. As the engine
coolant temperature decreases, the
electric motor will automatically
shut off. This is a normal condition.
If your vehicle is equipped with
GDI, the electric motor (cooling fan)
may operate until you disconnect
the negative battery cable.
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• Even if the engine is not operat-
ing, do not remove the radiator
cap or the drain plug while the
engine and radiator are hot. Hot
coolant and steam may still blow
out under pressure, causing seri-
ous injury.
Ambient
TemperatureMixture Percentage
(volume)
Antifreeze Water
-15°C (5°F) 35 65
-25°C (-13°F) 40 60
-35°C (-31°F) 50 50
-45°C (-49°F) 60 40

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Maintenance
Description Fuse rating Protected component
ALT 200A Generator
I/P LH PWR 60A I/P Junction Box LH
I/P RH PWR 60A I/P Junction Box RH
C/FAN 60A Cooling Fan Relay
EHPS 80A EHPS Module
AIR ECS 40A ECS Compressor Relay
AMP 1 40A AV JBL AMP
AMP 2 30A AMP
PDM(ACC) 30A PDM (ACC) Relay
VDC/ESC 1 30A VDC/ESP Control Module, Multipurpose Check Connector
VDC/ESC 2 30A VDC/ESP Control Module, Multipurpose Check Connector
PDM(IG1) 30A PDM (IG1) Relay
PDM(IG2) 30A PDM (IG2) Relay
P/SEAT DRV 30A Driver Power Seat Relay Box, IMS Control Module, Driver Lumbar Support Switch
H/LP WASHER 20A Head Lamp Washer Relay
VACUUM PUMP 20A Brake Vacuum Pump Relay
P/OUTLET FRT 25A ACC Socket Relay
TRUNK 10A Trunk Lid Relay
IMS 10A -
STOP LP 10A Stop Lamp Relay, Stop Lamp Switch, IPM
B/UP LP 10A Rear Combination Lamp LH/RH (IN), Electro Chromic Mirror, Camera Module, Rear Curtain Module
Engine compartment fuse panel

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Maintenance
Description Fuse rating Protected component
SENSOR 110AECM, Mass Air Flow Sensor, Oxygen Sensor #1,2,3,4
SENSOR 2 10ACanister Purge Control Solenoid Valve, Variable Intake Manifold Valve, Oil Control Valve, ECM,
Cooling Fan Relay, Immobilizer Module, Fuel Pump Resister
SENSOR 3 10A ECM, Injector #1~#6, Fuel Pump Relay
H/LP RH 15A Head Lamp RH
H/LP LH 15A Head Lamp LH
INJECTOR(IG1) 10A Injector Drive Box
CRUSIE 10A Smart Cruise Control Module
STOP LP 10A Stop Lamp Switch, Stop Lamp Relay, Generator,Vacuum Sw
ECU(B+) 15A ECM,TCM,Injector Drive Box
ROOM LP 10A Room Lamp Relay
F/PUMP 20A Fuel Pump Relay
START 30A Start Solenoid