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WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS
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. Start the engine in the car with the
discharged battery using the nor-
mal starting procedure. After the
engine starts, leave the jumper
cablesconnectedandlettheengine
run at fast idle or about 2000 rpm for
several minutes.
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check for engine coolant leaking
from the radiator, hoses or under
the car. (If the air conditioning had
been in use, it is normal for cold
water to be draining from it when
you stop).
If your temperature gauge indicates
overheating, you experience a loss of
power, or hear loud pinging or knock-
ing, the engine is probably too hot. If
this happens to you, you should:
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. Carefully remove the jumper cables
in the reverse order of attachment.
1. Pullofftheroadandstopassoonas
it is safe to do so.
!
WARNING:
2.
Place the gear selector lever in "P"
(automatic), or neutral (manual
transaxle)andsettheparkingbrake.
If the air conditioning is on, turn it
off.
While the engine is running, keep
handsandclothingawayfrommov-
ing parts such as the fan and drive
belts to prevent injury.
If you do not know why your battery
becamedischarged(becausethelights
were left on, etc.), have the charging
system checked by your Hyundai
dealer.
3. If engine coolant is running out un-
der the car or steam is coming out
from the hood, stop the engine. Do
not open the hood until the engine
coolant has stopped running or the
steaming has stopped. If there is no
visiblelossofcoolantandnosteam,
leave the engine running and check
to be sure the engine cooling fan is
operating. If the fan is not running,
turn the engine off.
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WARNING (Diesel only):
Neverworkoninjectionsystemwith
engine running or within 30 sec-
onds after shutting off engine. High
pressure pump, rail, injectors and
high pressure pipes are subject to
high pressure even after the engine
stopped. The fuel jet produced by
fuel leaks may cause serious in-
jury, if it touch the body. People
usingpacemakersshouldnotmove
than 30cm closer to the ECU or
4.
Checktoseeifthewaterpumpdrive
belt is missing. If it is not missing,
check to see that it is tight. If the
drive belt seems to be satisfactory,
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