DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
The coolant level can be seen on the side of the
plastic coolant reservoir. The level of the cool-
ant should be between the "LOW" and "FULL"
lines on the reservoir when the engine is cool.
If the level is below the "LOW" mark, add
engine coolant to bring it up between "LOW"
and "FULL". If the level is low, inspect for
coolant leaks and recheck the fluid level fre-
quently. If the level drops again, visit your
Hyundai dealer for an inspection and diagnosis
of the reason.
coolant container, add the appropriate quan-
tity of coolant to the radiator.
4. Turn the radiator cap counterclockwise with-
out pressing down on it, until it stops. This
relieves any pressure remaining in the cool-
ing system. And remove the radiator cap by
pushing down and turning counterclockwise.
Now fill the radiator with clean demineral-
ized or distilled water. Continue to add clean
demineralized or distilled water in small quan-
tities until the fluid level stays up in the
radiator neck.
Gasoline Engine only
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To Change the Engine Coolant
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The engine coolant should be changed at those
intervals specified in the vehicle maintenance
schedule in Section 5.
NOTE: Gasoline Engine Only
Before adding the coolant to the radiator,
unscrew the flange bolt for fitting water
outlet to escape the excess pressure. And if
the coolant overflows from the hole while
adding the coolant, screw the bolt and con-
tinue to add the coolant.
CAUTION:
Engine coolant can damage the finish of
your car. If you spill engine coolant on the
car, wash it off thoroughly with clean water.
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1
. Park the car on level ground, set the park-
ing brake and remove the radiator cap when
cool.
5. Start the engine, top off the radiator with
water and then add coolant to the reservoir
until the level is between "LOW" and "FULL".
6. Replace the radiator and reservoir caps and
check to be sure the drain cocks are fully
closed and not leaking.
2
. Be sure your drain receptacle is in place.
Open the drain cock on the radiator. Allow
all the engine coolant to drain from the
cooling system, then securely close the drain
cock.
WARNING:
3
. Check Section 9 for the capacity of the
cooling system in your car. Then, following
the manufacturer’s directions on the engine
The cooling fan is controlled by engine cool-
ant temperature and may sometimes oper-
ate even when the engine is not running.
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