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What to do in an emergency6.If you cannot find the cause of theoverheating, wait until the engine
temperature has returned to nor-
mal. Then, if coolant has been lost,
carefully add coolant to the reser-
voir to bring the fluid level in the
reservoir up to the halfway mark.
7.Proceed with caution, keeping alert for further signs of overheat-
ing. If overheating happens again,
call an authorized HYUNDAI deal-
er for assistance.
Serious loss of coolant indi-
cates a leak in the cooling sys-
tem and should be checked as
soon as possible by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer.
CAUTION
NEVER remove the
radiator cap or the
drain plug while the
engine and radiator
are hot. Hot coolant
and steam may blow out under
pressure, causing serious
injury.
Turn the engine off and wait
until the engine cools down.
Use extreme care when remov-
ing 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 counterclock-
wise to remove it.
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Maintenance
Valve clearance
(Lambda engine)
Inspect for excessive valve noise
and/or engine vibration and adjust if
necessary. Have an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer perform the opera-
tion.
Cooling system
Check cooling system components,
such as radiator, coolant reservoir,
hoses and connections for leakage
and damage. Replace any damaged
parts.
Engine coolant
The coolant should be changed at
the intervals specified in the mainte-
nance schedule.
Automatic transmission fluid
Automatic transmission fluid should
not be checked under normal usage
conditions. But in severe conditions,
the fluid should be changed at an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer in
accordance to the scheduled mainte-
nance at the beginning of this chap-
ter.
✽ ✽NOTICE
Automatic transmission fluid color
is basically red.
As the vehicle is driven, the auto-
matic transmission fluid will begin
to look darker. This is a normal con-
dition and you should not judge the
need to replace the fluid based upon
the changed color.
The use of a non-specified fluid
could result in transmission
malfunction and failure. Use
only the specified automatic
transmission fluid (refer to
“Recommended Lubricants and
Capacities” in chapter 8).
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The high-pressure cooling system
has a reservoir filled with year-round
antifreeze coolant. The reservoir is
filled at the factory.
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 cli-
mate.Checking the engine coolant
level
Never remove the
radiator cap or the
drain plug while the
engine and radiator
are hot. Hot coolant
and steam may blow out under
pressure, causing serious
injury.
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WARNING
(Continued)
Turn the engine off and wait
until the engine cools down.
Use extreme care when remov-
ing 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 counterclock-
wise to remove it.
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Maintenance
The electric motor for the cooling fan
is controlled by engine coolant tem-
perature, refrigerant pressure and
vehicle speed. 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 for the cooling fan may begin
to operate at any time and continue
to operate until you disconnect the
negative battery cable. Check the condition and connections
of all cooling system hoses and
heater hoses. Replace any swollen
or deteriorated hoses.
The coolant level should be filled
between the F and the 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 to bring
the level to the F mark, but do not
overfill. If frequent additions are
required, we recommend that you
see an authorized HYUNDAI dealer
for a cooling system inspection.
Recommended engine coolant
When adding coolant, use only
deionized water, distilled 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 severe malfunction or
engine damage.
The engine in your vehicle has alu- minum engine parts and must be
protected by an ethylene-glycol-
based coolant to prevent corrosion
and freezing.
Do not use alcohol or methanol coolant or mix them with the spec-
ified 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.
The electric motor for
the cooling fan may
continue to operate
or start up when the
engine is not running
and can cause serious injury.
Keep hands, clothing and tools
away from the rotating fan
blades of the cooling fan.WARNING
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California perchlorate notice ..........................................7-98
Capacities (Lubricants) .....................................................8-6
CareTire care ......................................................................7-\
45
Exterior care ...............................................................7-87
Interior care ................................................................7-92
Center console storage ..................................................3-153
Central door lock switch .................................................3-13
Chains Tire chains ..................................................................5-90
Changing tires .................................................................6-16
Checking tire inflation pressure ......................................7-41
Child restraint system (CRS) ..........................................2-35 Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS).................2-36
Installing a Child Restraint System (CRS) ................2-38
Child-protector rear door lock ........................................3-14
Climate control additional features...............................3-151 Cluster ionizer ..........................................................3-151
Smart ventilation ......................................................3-151
Rear climate system ON/OFF ..................................3-152
CO2 control auto air conditioner .............................3-152
Climate control air filter ......................................3-146, 7-36
Climate control system (Automatic).............................3-134 Automatic heating and air conditioning ...................3-135
Manual heating and air conditioning ......................3-136 Clock ........................................................................\
.....3-158
Clothes hanger ..............................................................3-158
Cluster ionizer ...............................................................3-151
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ................3-62
Compact spare tire replacement .....................................7-50
Consumer information ....................................................8-10
Coolant ................................................................\
...........7-29
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ...................................7-29
Crankcase emission control system ................................7-94
Cruise control system .....................................................5-50
Cup holder.....................................................................3-1\
55
Curtain air bags ...............................................................2-50
Dashboard illumination, see instrument panel
illumination..................................................................3-63
Dashboard, see instrument cluster ..................................3-62
Daytime running lights (DRL)......................................3-116
Defogging (Windshield) ...............................................3-148
Defroster (Rear window) ..............................................3-132
Defrosting (Windshield) ...............................................3-148
Dimensions .......................................................................8\
-2
Display illumination, see instrument panel illumination..................................................................3-63
Displays, see instrument cluster .....................................3-62
Door locks .......................................................................3\
-12 Central door lock switch ............................................3-13
Child-protector rear door lock....................................3-14
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