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Checking the Brake Fluid
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Check the fluid level in the reservoir
periodically. The fluid level should be
between MAX and MIN marks on the
side of the reservoir.
Before removing the reservoir cap
and adding brake fluid, clean the
area around the reservoir cap thor-
oughly to prevent brake fluid contam-
ination. If the level is low, add the specified
brake fluid to the MAX level. The level
will fall with accumulated mileage.
This is a normal condition associated
with the wear of the brake linings. If
the fluid level is excessively low, have
the brake system checked by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Do not allow brake fluid to con-
tact the vehicle’s body paint, as
paint damage will result.
Brake fluid, which has been exposed to open air for an
extended time should NEVER be
used as its quality cannot be
guaranteed. It should be dis-
posed of properly.
Do not use the wrong kind of brake fluid. A few drops of min-
eral based oil, such as engine
oil, in your brake system can
damage brake system parts.
Information
Use only the specified brake fluid
(refer to "Recommended Lubricants
and Capacities" in chapter 8).
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NOTICE
If the brake system requires fre-
quent additions of fluid this
could indicate a leak in the
brake system. Have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
WARNING
Do not allow brake fluid to come
in contact with your eyes. If
brake fluid comes in contact
with your eyes, flush your eyes
with clean water for at least 15
minutes and get immediate
medical attention.
WARNING
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Cluster/
Warning Lamp
(9 items)
23. What shall I do if the hydrogen gas leak
warning light turns on on the cluster?
(Red)If the hydrogen gas leak warning light turns on during "READY" sta-
tus or in driving mode, this indicates a hydrogen gas leak inside the
vehicle. DO NOT lose your composure. Park your vehicle and turn
OFF the vehicle. Then, we recommend that you contact an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer for service.
24. Can I keep driving the vehicle even if
the hydrogen gas leak warning light
turns on on the cluster?
(Red)The fuel cell stops working if hydrogen is no longer available. However,
the FCEV can run for an additional distance (About 2 miles (3 km)) in
EV mode where the vehicle runs only on battery power. Mileage in EV
mode can vary depending on the "state of charge" (SOC) of the high
voltage battery, so move your vehicle to the nearest shoulder on the
road. Then, we recommend that you contact an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer for service.
25. While driving to a service center after
the hydrogen gas leak warning light
turns on on the cluster, is it possible
that the vehicle catch fire if there is
something nearby to ignite the leaking
gas (cigarette butt, etc.)?
(Red)
As soon as the hydrogen gas leak warning light appears, the fuel
cell operation is disabled immediately to cut the supply of hydrogen.
This prevents the possibility of a fire occurring.
26. What should I do if a power down warn-
ing light turns on?If the power down warning light turns on during "READY" status or
in driving mode, power supply to the fuel cell system is cut off. If the
warning light turns on repeatedly when restarting the vehicle after
parking your car on the safe place, we recommend that you contact
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer for service.
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Cluster/
Warning Lamp
(9 items)
27. What should I do if the service warning
light turns on?If the service warning light turns on during "READY" status or in
driving mode, it may indicate a malfunction in operation with any fuel
cell system. We recommend that you contact an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer for service.
28. What should I do if the master warning
light turns on?If the service warning light turns on when there is a malfuction in
operation in any of the vehicle systems. Please look at the LCD dis-
play for details and we recommend that you contact an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer for service if needed.
29. How much farther (roughly) can I drive
my FCEV when the fuel warning light
turns on? (Remaining mileage)You can continue driving for an additional 40~55 miles (70~90 km).
It may depend on driving mode.
30. When restarting the vehicle, the " "
indicator turns on on the cluster. What
does this mean?It means that the fuel cell system is working in good order and your
car is ready to drive.
31. Why does the vehicle’s hydrogen tank
have a life expectancy?
The hydrogen tank is frequently refueled with the high pressure
hydrogen gas and the number of times refueling the vehicle is limit-
ed to 5,000 times (or 15 years). The hydrogen storage system
counts the number of times the vehicle is refueled and turns on the
warning light when the vehicle is refueled for over 4,995 times.
Every time the vehicle is turned on the warning message "Replace
hydrogen tank. Maximum number of refill cycles exceeded" is dis-
played on the cluster. The vehicle can be driven about 1-3 million
kilometers until the vehicle is refueled 5,000 times, meaning that the
hydrogen tank is used semi-permanently under common driving
condition.
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Hydrogen
System
(7 items)
32. What happens if hydrogen in the hydro-
gen tank is completely consumed?
The fuel cell stops working if hydrogen is no longer available.
However, the FCEV can run for an additional distance (About 2
miles (3 km)) in EV mode where the vehicle runs only on battery
power. Mileage in EV mode can vary depending on the "status of
charge" (SOC) of the high voltage battery, so move your vehicle to
the nearest shoulder on the road. Then, we recommend that you
contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer for service.
33. If the hydrogen gas tank is fully refu-
eled, how much farther can the FCEV
run?It can travel as far as 300~370 miles (500~600 km) at a constant
vehicle speed of 50 mph(80 kph). Realistically though, this travel
distance is shorter due to normal acceleration and deceleration
when driving.
34. Which mechanism allows for the hydro-
gen gas tank to be refueled, and is it
possible to refuel the tank as much as
you need? Is it possible that the tank
may not be fully refueled?
The tank is refueled by utilizing the difference in hydrogen pressure
between the refueling station and the vehicle. When refueling, the
hydrogen gas pressure of the refueling station is higher than that of
the vehicle. The act of refueling can be stopped as desired.
Normally, the gas tank is not fully refueled with hydrogen if the sta-
tion's hydrogen pressure is not sufficiently high, or if the station sys-
tem cannot communicate with the vehicle.
❈System and the vehicle communicates the temperature and pres-
sure of hydrogen gas via wireless network.
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