2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Owners Manual

Maintenance
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Recommended engine coolant
(Continued)
Turn the engine off and  wait until
it cools  down. Use  extreme care
when removing  the radiator  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  system.  When   you  are
sure  all  the  pressure  has  been
released, press down on the  cap,
using a thick towel, and  continue
Use only soft (de-mineralized) water in
the coolant mixture.
The  engine  in  your  vehicle  has  alu-
minum engine parts  and must be  pro-
tected   by  an   ethylene-glycol-based
coolant to prevent corrosion and freez-
ing.
DO  NOT   USE  alcohol  or   methanol
coolant or mix  them with the specified
coolant.
Do  not  use  a  solution  that  contains
more than 60% antifreeze or  less than
OXM079006
turning
counterclockwise
to
remove it.
Check the  condition and  connections of
all  cooling   system   hoses  and   heater
hoses. Replace  any  swollen or  deterio-
rated hoses.
Even if  the engine  is not operat-
ing,  do  not remove  the  radiator
cap  or  the drain  plug  while  the
engine and  radiator  are hot.  Hot
coolant and steam  may still blow
out under pressure, causing seri-
ous injury.
35%
antifreeze,  which  would  reduce
the effectiveness of the solution.
The
coolant    level   should    be   filled
between F (MAX) and  L (MIN) marks on
the side of the coolant reservoir when the
engine is cool.
If  the coolant  level  is  low,  add enough
specified  coolant  to  provide   protection
against freezing and corrosion. Bring the
level to F (MAX), but do not overfill. If fre-
quent  coolant  refill is  required,  see  an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer for a cooling
system inspection.
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