2013 Hyundai Sonata engine coolant

What to do in an emergency6 6IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATSIf 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 (automatic
transaxle) or neutral (manual transaxle)
and set the parking brake. If the air con-
ditioning 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.
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.
WARNING
Do not remove the radiator cap
when the engine is hot. This may
result in coolant being blown out of
the opening and cause serious
burns.
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Engine compartment / 7-2
Maintenance services / 7-4
Owner maintenance / 7-5
Scheduled maintenance service / 7-7
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items / 7-19
Engine oil / 7-22
Engine coolant / 7-24
Brake fluid / 7-26
Washer fluid / 7-27
Parking brake / 7-28
Air cleaner / 7-29
Climate control air filter / 7-30
Wiper blades / 7-32
Battery / 7-34
Tires and wheels / 7-37
Fuses / 7-50
Light bulbs / 7-59
Appearance care / 7-67
Emission control system / 7-73
California perchlorate notice / 7-76
Maintenance
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Maintenance2 7ENGINE COMPARTMENT
OYF071060
* The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Air cleaner
5. Fuse box
6. Positive battery terminal
7. Negative battery terminal
8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
9. Radiator cap
10. Engine oil dipstick
* : if equipped
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2.4 GDI
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Maintenance
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Air cleaner
5. Fuse box
6. Positive battery terminal
7. Negative battery terminal
8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
9. Radiator cap
10. Engine oil dipstick
* : if equipped
OYF071200N
* The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
■ ■

2.0 TGDI
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Maintenance
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 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.
OWNER MAINTENANCE
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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Maintenance6 7While operating your vehicle: Note any changes in the sound of the
exhaust or any smell of exhaust fumes
in the vehicle.
 Check for vibrations in the steering
wheel. Notice any increased steering
effort or looseness in the steering
wheel, or change in its straight-ahead
position.
 Notice if your vehicle constantly turns
slightly or “pulls” to one side when trav-
eling on smooth, level road.
 When stopping, listen and check for
unusual sounds, pulling to one side,
increased brake pedal travel or “hard-
to-push” brake pedal.
 If any slipping or changes in the oper-
ation of your transaxle occurs, check
the transaxle fluid level.
 Check automatic transaxle P (Park)
function.
 Check parking brake.
 Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle
(water dripping from the air condition-
ing system during or after use is nor-
mal).
At least monthly: Check coolant level in the engine
coolant reservoir.
 Check the operation of all exterior
lights, including the stoplights, turn sig-
nals and hazard warning flashers.
 Check the inflation pressures of all
tires including the spare.At least twice a year
(i.e., every Spring and Fall): Check radiator, heater and air condi-
tioning hoses for leaks or damage.
 Check windshield washer spray and
wiper operation. Clean wiper blades
with clean cloth dampened with wash-
er fluid.
 Check headlight alignment.
 Check muffler, exhaust pipes, shields
and clamps.
 Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear
and function.
 Check for worn tires and loose wheel
lug nuts.
At least once a year: Clean body and door drain holes.
 Lubricate door hinges and checks, and
hood hinges.
 Lubricate door and hood locks and
latches.
 Lubricate door rubber weatherstrips.
 Check the air conditioning system.
 Inspect and lubricate automatic
transaxle linkage and controls.
 Clean battery and terminals.
 Check the brake fluid level.
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Maintenance
60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months
❑Inspect vacuum hose❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant❑Inspect brake hoses and lines❑Inspect drive shafts and boots❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler❑Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers❑Inspect rear brake disc/pads❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint❑Inspect suspension mounting bolts❑Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) fluid ❑Inspect fuel filter *
1
❑Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections❑Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) *
1
❑Inspect parking brake❑Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap❑Inspect valve clearance *
2
❑Inspect drive belts
(First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)❑Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)❑Replace air cleaner filter❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *
3
(60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 96 months)
(Continued)
67,500 miles (108,000 km) or 54 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter❑Inspect vacuum hose❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *
3
(67,500 miles (108,000 km) or 108 months)❑Add fuel additive *
4 (67,500 miles (108,000 km) or 108 months)
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
*1Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free but peri-
odic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends on
fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow restric-
tion, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc, replace the fuel filter
immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer for details.
*2Inspect for excessive tappet noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if nec-
essary.
*3Engine oil (2.0 TGDI)At first, replace at 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 6 months,
after that, every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months.
*4If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-
ommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer
along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
❈Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.(Continued)❑Replace coolant (First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 60 months
after every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months)❑Add fuel additive *
4 (60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 96 months)
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
97,500 miles (156,000 km) or 78 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter❑Inspect vacuum hose❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *
3
(97,500 miles (156,000 km) or 156 months)❑Add fuel additive *
4 (97,500 miles (156,000 km) or 156 months)
90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 72 months
❑Inspect vacuum hose❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant❑Inspect brake hoses and lines❑Inspect drive shafts and boots❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler❑Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers❑Inspect rear brake disc/pads❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint❑Inspect suspension mounting bolts❑Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) fluid ❑Inspect fuel filter *
1
❑Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections❑Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) *
1
❑Inspect parking brake❑Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap❑Inspect drive belts
(First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)❑Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)❑Replace air cleaner filter❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *
3
(90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 144 months)❑Replace spark plugs (iridium coated), 2.0TGDI
(Continued)
*1Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free but peri-
odic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends on
fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow restric-
tion, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc, replace the fuel filter
immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer for details.
*3Engine oil (2.0 TGDI)At first, replace at 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 6 months,
after that, every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months.
*4If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-
ommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer
along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
❈Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.(Continued)❑Replace coolant (First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 60 months
after every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months)❑Add fuel additive *
4 (90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 144 months)
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