2020 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid tow

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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.
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■Engine coolant cap
■Inverter coolant cap
Never remove the
engine coolant cap
and/or inverter coolant
cap or the drain plug
while the engine and
radiator are hot. Hot coolant and
steam may blow out under pres-
sure, causing serious injury.
Turn the hybrid system off and
wait until the engine cools
down. Use extreme care when
removing the engine coolant
cap and/or inverter coolant 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 sys-
tem. When you are sure all the
pressure has been released,
press down on the cap, using a
thick towel, and continue turn-
ing counterclockwise to remove
it.
WARNING
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.
Always turn off the engine
unless the vehicle has to be
inspected with the engine on.
Be cautious as the cooling fan
may operate if the negative (-)
battery terminal is not discon-
nected.
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Maintenance
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 temperature ranges of
-31°F (-35 °C) and higher.
Changing Coolant
Have coolant changed by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer according to
the Maintenance Schedule at the
beginning of this chapter.
To prevent damage to engine
parts, put a thick towel around the
radiator cap before refilling the
coolant to prevent the coolant
from overflowing into engine
parts, such as the alternator.Checking the Hybrid Starter &
Generator (HSG) Belt
Have the hybrid starter & generator
(HSG) belt inspected or replaced
according to the Maintenance
Schedule in this chapter by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
NOTICE
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TemperatureMixture 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
Do not use engine coolant or
antifreeze in the washer fluid
reservoir.
Engine coolant can severely
obscure visibility when sprayed
on the windshield and may
cause loss of vehicle control
resulting in an accident.
Engine coolant may also cause
damage to paint and body trim.
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Turn the vehicle off while you
inspect the engine or hybrid
starter & generator (HSG)
belt. Otherwise it may result in
serious injury.
Keep hands, clothing etc.
away from the hybrid starter &
generator (HSG) belt.
WARNING
When the HSG belt is worn out
or damaged, replace the belt.
Otherwise, it may cause engine
overheating or battery dis-
charge.
CAUTION

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Maintenance
Matte paint finish vehicle
(if equipped)
Automatic car wash which uses
rotating brushes should not be
used as this can damage the sur-
face of your vehicle. A steam
cleaner which washes the vehicle
surface at high temperature may
result the oil to adhere and leave
stains that is difficult to remove.
Use a soft cloth (e.g. microfiber
towel or sponge) when washing
your vehicle and dry with a
microfiber towel. When you hand
wash your vehicle, you should not
use a cleaner that finishes with
wax. If the vehicle surface is too
dirty (sand, dirt, dust, contami-
nant, etc.), clean the surface with
water before washing the vehicle.
Waxing
A good coat of wax provides a barri-
er between your paint and environ-
mental contamination.
Keeping a good coat of wax on your
vehicle will help protect it.
Wax the vehicle when water will no
longer bead on the paint.
Always wash and dry the vehicle
before waxing. Use a good quality
liquid or paste wax, and follow the
manufacturer's instructions. Wax all
metal trim to protect it and to main-
tain its luster.
Removing oil, tar, and similar materi-
als with a spot remover will usually
strip the wax from the finish. Be sure
to re-wax these areas even if the rest
of the vehicle does not yet need wax-
ing. Wiping dust or dirt off the body
with a dry cloth will scratch the
finish.
Do not use steel wool, abrasive
cleaners, or strong detergents
containing highly alkaline or
caustic agents on chrome-plat-
ed or anodized aluminum parts.
This may result in damage to the
protective coating and cause
discoloration or paint deteriora-
tion.
Matte paint finish vehicle
(if equipped)
Do not use any polish protector
such as a detergent, an abrasive
and a polish. In case wax is
applied, remove the wax immedi-
ately using a silicon remover and
if any tar or tar contaminant is on
the surface use a tar remover to
clean. However, be careful not to
apply too much pressure on the
painted area.
NOTICE
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Check Hybrid system. Do not
start engine
This message is displayed when the
hybrid battery power (SOC) level is
low. A warning chime will sound until
the problem is solved.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Stop vehicle and check power
supply
This message is displayed when a
failure occurs in the power supply
system.
In this case, park the vehicle in a
safe location and tow your vehicle to
the nearest authorized HYUNDAI
dealer and have the vehicle inspect-
ed.
Park with engine on to charge
battery
This message is displayed when the
hybrid battery power (SOC) level is
low.
In this case, park the vehicle in a
safe location and wait until the hybrid
battery is charged.
You can increase the hybrid battery
charging rate by holding the acceler-
ator pedal to the floor with transmis-
sion in P. The engine will rev high but
it will be limited for charging purpose
when you hold the pedal to the floor.
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Theft-alarm system .........................................................3-13
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .....................6-14
Changing a Tire with TPMS ......................................6-18
Check Tire Pressure....................................................6-14
Low Tire Pressure LCD Display with
Position indicator .....................................................6-16
Low Tire Pressure Telltale..........................................6-16
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...............................6-15
TPMS Malfunction Indicator .....................................6-17
Tire specification and pressure label ..............................8-10
Tires and wheels ......................................................7-34, 8-5
All Season Tires .........................................................7-47
Check Tire Inflation Pressure .....................................7-36
Low Aspect Ratio Tires ..............................................7-48
Radial-Ply Tires ..........................................................7-47
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures.............7-35
Snow Tires ..................................................................7-47
Summer Tires .............................................................7-47
Tire Care .....................................................................7-34
Tire Maintenance ........................................................7-40
Tire Replacement........................................................7-38
Tire Rotation...............................................................7-37
Tire Sidewall Labeling ...............................................7-40
Tire Terminology and Definitions ..............................7-44
Tire Traction ...............................................................7-39
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...........................7-38Wheel Replacement....................................................7-39
Towing ............................................................................6-40
Emergency Towing.....................................................6-42
Removable Towing Hook...........................................6-41
Towing Service ...........................................................6-40
Trailer towing................................................................5-170
Trip computer (Hybrid vehicle) ....................................3-109
Trip Modes ...............................................................3-109
Trip computer (Plug-in hybrid vehicle) ........................3-114
Trip Modes ...............................................................3-114
Vehicle certification label .................................................8-9
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...............................8-9
Vehicle load limit ..........................................................5-165
Tire Loading Information Label...............................5-166
Volume and weight ...........................................................8-6
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