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Maintenance
ENGINE COOLANT
Changing the engine oil and filter
The high-pressure cooling system has a
reservoir filled with year-round antifreeze
coolant. The reservoir is filled at the fac-
tory.
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We recommend that the engine oil and
filter be replaced by an authorised
HYUNDAI dealer.
Step back whilst the pressure is
released from the cooling sys-
tem. When you are sure all the
Check the antifreeze protection and
coolant concentration level at least once
a year, at the beginning of the winter sea-
son, and before travelling to a colder cli-
mate.
pressure
has been released,
press down on the cap, using a
thick towel, and continue turning
counterclockwise to remove it.
•
Even if the engine is not operat-
ing, do not remove the radiator
cap or the drain plug whilst the
engine and radiator are hot. Hot
coolant and steam may still blow
out under pressure, causing seri-
ous injury.
Checking the coolant level
WARNING
Removing radiator
cap
•
Never attempt to remove the radi-
ator cap whilst the engine is
operating or hot. Doing so might
WARNING
Used engine oil may cause irrita-
tion or cancer of the skin if left in
contact with the skin for prolonged
periods of time. Used engine oil
lead
to cooling system and
engine damage and could result
in serious personal injury from
escaping hot coolant or steam.
contains
chemicals
that
have
caused cancer in laboratory ani-
mals. Always protect your skin by
washing your hands thoroughly
with soap and warm water as soon
as possible after handling used oil.
• 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.
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