Maintenance
ENGINE COOLANT
Changing the engine oil and filter
The high-pressure cooling system has a Checking the coolant level
reservoir filled with year-round antifreeze
We recommend that the engine oil and
filter be replaced by an authorized
coolant. The reservoir is filled at the fac-
tory.
WARNING
Removing radiator
cap
HYUNDAI
dealer according to the
Check the antifreeze protection and
coolant concentration level at least once
Maintenance Schedule at the beginning
of this section.
a year, at the beginning of the winter sea-
son, and before traveling to a colder cli-
mate.
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•
Never attempt to remove the radi-
ator cap while the engine is oper-
ating or hot. Doing so might lead
to cooling system and engine
damage and could result in seri-
ous personal injury from escap-
ing hot coolant or steam.
When the engine overheats from low
engine coolant,suddenly adding engine
coolant may cause cracks in the engine.
To prevent damage, add engine coolant
slowly in small quantities.
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
CAUTION
Do not drive with no engine
coolant. It may cause water pump
failure and engine seizure, etc.
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
turning
remove it.
counterclockwise
to
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.
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