2015 Hyundai Accent engine coolant

Maintenance
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Checking the coolant level
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) or soft water to pro-
vide protection against freezing and cor-
rosion. Bring the level to F, but do not
overfill. If frequent additions are required,
see an authorized HYUNDAI dealer for a
cooling system inspection.
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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.
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 cool-
ing 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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WARNING
The electric motor
(cooling fan) is con-
trolled by engine
coolant temperature,
refrigerant pressure
and vehicle speed. It 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
blades. As the engine coolant tem-
perature 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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Maintenance
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 aluminum
engine parts and must be protected by
an ethylene-glycol-based coolant to pre-
vent corrosion and freezing.
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.
Changing the coolant
Have coolant changed by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer according to the
Maintenance Schedule at the beginning
of this section.
WARNING -Coolant
Do not use radiator coolant or
antifreeze in the washer fluid
reservoir.
Radiator coolant can severely
obscure visibility when sprayed
on the windshield and may cause
loss of vehicle control or damage
to paint and body trim.
CAUTION
Put a thick cloth or fabric around
the radiator cap before refilling the
coolant in order to prevent the
coolant from overflowing into
engine parts such as generator.
WARNING
Radiator cap
Do not remove the radiator cap
when the engine and radiator are
hot. Scalding hot coolant and
steam may blow out under pres-
sure causing serious injury.
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5°F (-15°C) 35 65
-13°F (-25°C) 40 60
-31°F (-35°C) 50 50
-49°F (-45°C) 60 40
Ambient
TemperatureMixture Percentage (volume)
AntifreezeWater

Maintenance
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Canister
Fuel vapors generated inside the fuel
tank are absorbed and stored in the
onboard canister. When the engine is
running, the fuel vapors absorbed in the
canister are drawn into the surge tank
through the purge control solenoid valve.
Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV)
The purge control solenoid valve is con-
trolled by the Engine Control Module
(ECM); when the engine coolant temper-
ature is low during idling, the PCSV clos-
es so that evaporated fuel is not taken
into the engine. After the engine warms-
up during ordinary driving, the PCSV
opens to introduce evaporated fuel to the
engine.
3. Exhaust emission control
system
The Exhaust Emission Control System is
a highly effective system which controls
exhaust emissions while maintaining
good vehicle performance.
Vehicle modifications
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification of your vehicle could
affect its performance, safety or dura-
bility and may even violate governmen-
tal safety and emissions regulations.
In addition, damage or performance
problems resulting from any modification
may not be covered under warranty.
If you use unauthorized electronic
devices, it may cause the vehicle to
operate abnormally, wire damage, bat-
tery discharge and fire. For your safety,
do not use unauthorized electronic
devices.
Engine exhaust gas precautions
(carbon monoxide)
Carbon monoxide can be present with
other exhaust fumes. Therefore, if you
smell exhaust fumes of any kind inside
your vehicle, have it inspected and
repaired immediately. If you ever sus-
pect exhaust fumes are coming into
your vehicle, drive it only with all the
windows fully open. Have your vehicle
checked and repaired immediately.
WARNING- Exhaust
Engine exhaust gases contain car-
bon monoxide (CO). Though color-
less and odorless, it is dangerous
and could be lethal if inhaled.
Follow the instructions on this
page to avoid CO poisoning.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSI-
TION 65 WARNING
Engine exhaust and a wide variety
of automobile components and
parts, including components found
in the interior furnishings in a vehi-
cle, contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects and
reproductive harm. In addition, cer-
tain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component
wear contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm.

Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defeccts
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RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use only lubricants of the proper quality. The correct
lubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results in improved fuel economy.
These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.
*1Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.
*2Engine oils labeled Energy Conserving Oil are now available. Along with other additional benefits, they contribute to fuel economy by reducing
the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction. Often, these improvements are difficult to measure in everyday driving, but in a year’s
time, they can offer significant cost and energy savings.
*
3If the API service SM engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use API service SL.
LubricantVolumeClassification
Engine oil *1 *2 (drain and refill)
Recommends
3.8 US qt. (3.6 l)API Service SM*3,
ILSAC GF-4 or above
Manual transaxle fluid1.9 ~ 2.01 US qt.
(1.8~1.9 l)
HA SYN MTF (SK),
HD SYN MTF (H.K.SHELL),
GS PAO MTF (GS CALTEX),
API GL-4, SAE 75W/85 (HYUNDAI Genuine transaxle fluid)
Automatic transaxle fluid7.71 US qt. (7.3 l)
MICHANG ATF SP-4, SK ATF SP-4
NOCA ATF SP-4, HYUNDAI genuine ATF SP-4 or other
brands meeting the above specification approved by
Hyundai Motor Co.,
Coolant 4.7 US qt. (5.3 l)Mixture of antifreeze and water (Ethylene glycol base
coolant for aluminum radiator)
Brake/clutch fluid0.7~0.8 US qt. (0.7~0.8 l)FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Fuel11.4 US gal. (43 l)Unleaded gasoline

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Index
Cargo capacity ·······························································5-43
Cargo weight ··································································5-47
Center console storage ···················································4-84
Central door lock switch··················································4-9
Certification label ··························································5-45
Certification label ····························································8-6
Chains
Tire chains ·································································5-39
Changing tires ································································6-18
Checking tire inflation pressure·····································7-38
Child restraint system ····················································3-26
Lower anchor ····························································3-32
Seat belt ·····································································3-27
Tether anchor system·················································3-30
Child-protector rear door lock ·······································4-11
Climate control air filter ················································4-73
Climate control air filter ················································7-28
Clock (Digital) ·······························································4-89
Clothes hanger ·······························································4-89
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ···············4-36
Compact spare tire ·························································6-23
Compact spare tire replacement ····································7-42
Coolant ···········································································7-23
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ··································7-23
Crankcase emission control system ·······························7-76
Cruise control system ····················································5-27
Cup holder ·····································································4-87
Curtain air bag ·······························································3-51Dashboard illumination,
see instrument panel illumination ·····························4-37
Dashboard, see instrument cluster ·································4-36
Defogging (Windshield) ················································4-81
Defogging logic (Windshield) ·······································4-83
Defroster (Rear window) ···············································4-64
Defrosting (Windshield) ················································4-81
Digital clock···································································4-89
Dimensions ······································································8-2
Display illumination, see instrument panel illumination··4-37
Displays, see instrument cluster ····································4-36
Door locks········································································4-7
Central door lock switch ·············································4-9
Child-protector rear door lock···································4-11
Drinks holders, see cup holders·····································4-87
Driver's 3-point seat belt················································3-16
Driver's and passenger's front air bag····························3-46
Driving at night······························································5-35
Driving in flooded areas ················································5-36
Driving in the rain ·························································5-36
Economical operation ····················································5-32
Electric power steering ··················································4-30
Electronic stability control (ESC) ·································5-21D
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Index
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Emergency starting ··························································6-4
Jump starting ·······························································6-4
Push starting ································································6-5
Emergency while driving·················································6-2
Emission control system ················································7-76
Crankcase emission control system ··························7-76
Evaporative emission control System ·······················7-76
Exhaust emission control system ······························7-77
Engine ··············································································8-2
Engine compartment ························································2-4
Engine coolant ·······························································7-23
Engine number ·································································8-7
Engine oil ·······································································7-22
Engine overheats······························································6-6
Engine temperature gauge ·············································4-38
Engine will not start·························································6-3
Evaporative emission control system ····························7-75
Exhaust emission control system···································7-76
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ···············7-19
Exterior care···································································7-70
Flat tire (with spare tire) ················································6-17
Jack and tools ····························································6-17
Changing tires ···························································6-18
Compact spare tire ····················································6-23
Removing and storing the spare tire ·························6-18Flat tire (with tire mobility kit) ·····································6-25
Floor mat anchor(s) ·······················································4-90
Fluid
Brakes/clutch fluid ····················································7-26
Washer fluid ······························································7-27
Folding the rear seat ······················································3-11
Front passenger and rear seat belt ·································3-17
Front seat adjustment ·······················································3-5
Fuel filler lid ··································································4-23
Fuel gauge······································································4-39
Fuel requirements ····························································1-3
Fuses ··············································································7-51
Fuse/relay panel description······································7-54
Instrument panel fuse ················································7-52
Memory fuse ·····························································7-52
Multi fuse ··································································7-54
Gauge
Engine temperature gauge·········································4-38
Fuel gauge ·································································4-39
GAW (Gross axle weight) ·············································5-47
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ································5-47
Glove box·······································································4-85
GVW (Gross vehicle weight) ········································5-47
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ···························5-47
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