2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid coolant temperature

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Maintenance
Information
The engine coolant and/or inverter
coolant level is influenced by the
hybrid system temperature. Before
checking or refilling the engine
coolant and/or inverter coolant, turn
the hybrid vehicle off. 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.
Engine coolant
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, See an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer for a cooling sys-
tem inspection.
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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.
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Inverter coolant
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 MAX and the MIN
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 MAX 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 coolant
When adding coolant, use onlydeionized 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/ hybrid system damage.
The engine in your vehicle has alu- minum engine parts and must be
protected by an phosphate-based
ethylene glycol 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. For mixing percentage, refer to the
following table:
Information
If in doubt about the mix ratio, a
50% water and 50% antifreeze mix
is the easiest to mix together as it
will be the same quantity of each. It
is suitable to use for most temper-
ature ranges of -31°F and higher.
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Ambient
Temperature Mixture Percentage
(volume)
Antifreeze Water
5°F (-15°C) 35 65
-13°F (-25°C) 40 60
-31°F (-35°C) 50 50
-49°F (-45°C) 60 40
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Maintenance
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 sole-
noid valve.
Purge Control Solenoid Valve(PCSV)
The purge control solenoid valve is
controlled by the Engine Control
Module (ECM); when the engine
coolant temperature is low during
idling, the PCSV closes so that evap-
orated 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 per-
formance.
When the engine starts or fails to
start, excessive attempts to restart
the engine may cause damage to the
emission system.
Vehicle modifications
This vehicle should not be modi-
fied. Modification of your vehicle
could affect its performance, safety
or durability and may even violate
governmental safety and emis-
sions regulations.
In addition, damage or performance
problems resulting from any modifi-
cation may not be covered under
warranty.
If you use unauthorized electronic devices, it may cause the vehicle to
operate abnormally, wire damage,
battery discharge and fire. For your
safety, do not use unauthorized
electronic devices.
Engine exhaust (carbon monox-ide) precautions
Carbon monoxide can be present
with other exhaust fumes. If you
smell exhaust fumes of any kind in
your vehicle, drive with all the win-
dows fully open. Have your vehicle
checked and repaired immediately.
Engine exhaust gases contain
carbon monoxide (CO). Though
colorless and odorless, it is
dangerous and could be lethal if
inhaled. Follow the instructions
on this page to avoid CO poi-
soning.
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Clothes hanger ..............................................................3-151
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ................3-57
Consumer information ......................................................8-9
Coolant ........................................................................\
....7-29
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ...................................7-29
Cruise control..................................................................5-43
Cup holder.....................................................................3-1\
47
Dashboard illumination, see instrument panel illumination..................................................................3-58
Dashboard, see instrument cluster ..................................3-57
Day/night rearview mirror ..............................................3-19
Daytime running light ...................................................3-114
Defogging (Windshield) ...............................................3-141
Defroster (Rear window) ..............................................3-126
Defrosting (Windshield) ...............................................3-141
Digital speedometer ......................................................3-102
Dimensions .......................................................................8\
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Disc brakes wear indicator ............................................5-20
Display illumination, see instrument panel illumination..................................................................3-58
Display of hybrid system .................................................H-3
Displays, see instrument cluster .....................................3-57
Do not install a child restraint on the front passenger seat ..............................................................2-62 Door courtesy lamp .......................................................3-118
Door locks ........................................................................\
.3-9
Auto door lock/unlock features ..................................3-12
Central door lock switch ............................................3-10
Child-protector rear door lock....................................3-12
Drinks holders, see cup holders ....................................3-147
Drive mode integrated control system ............................5-41
Driver assis system .......................................................3-122 Rear parking assist system (RPAS) ..........................3-123
Rear view camera .....................................................3-122
Driver position memory system .....................................3-14
Driver’s front air bag ......................................................2-49
Driving at night ...............................................................5-79
Driving in flooded areas .................................................5-80
Driving in the rain...........................................................5-80
Electronic chromic mirror (ECM) ..................................3-20
Electric parking brake (EPB) ..........................................5-22
Electric power steering (EPS).........................................3-16
Electronic stability control (ESC)...................................5-34
Emergency situations .....................................................H-24
Emission control system .................................................7-93
Engine ........................................................................\
.......8-2
Engine compartment..................................................1-6, 7-3
Engine compartment panel fuse .....................................7-62
Engine coolant ................................................................7-29
Engine Coolant Temperature gauge................................3-61
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