OWNER MAINTENANCE
6-7
ways wash thoroughly after any contact. Keep
used oils out of reach of children. It is illegal
to pollute drains, water courses and soil. Use
only authorized waste collection facilities
including civic amenity sites and garages for
the disposal of used oil and oil filters. If in
doubt, contact the local authority for dis-
posal instructions.
SG050A1-E
ENGINE COOLANT CHECKING
AND REPLACING
WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot, since the system is pressurized
and coolant may be ejected from the radiator
resulting in scalding.
SG050B1-E
Coolant recommendations
Only ethylene glycol based coolant with a corro-
sion inhibitor suited to aluminium alloy engine
components should be used in the cooling sys-
tem. No further additives or inhibitors should be
used. The coolant specific gravity should be
checked as prescribed in the maintenance sched-
ule to ensure adequate frost and corrosion pro-
tection. In addition, the engine coolant must be
replaced at the specified interval since the corro-
sion inhibitor properties deteriorate with time.
It is important to note that whilst an increase in the
concentration of anti freeze gives an increase in
the level of frost protection, a solution which is in
excess of 65% anti freeze will result in reduced
frost protection and engine overheating. There-
fore the recommended concentration of 50%
should not be exceeded for general use.
The use of methanol based anti freeze com-
pounds may result in engine overheating and will
invalidate the vehicle warranty.
NOTE:
It is imperative that vehicles fitted with an air
conditioning system have a coolant concen-
tration of the recommended strength at all
times. The use of the air conditioning system
when the cooling system is filled with water
only will result in the heater matrix freezing
and subsequently bursting.
SG050C1-E
Engine Coolant Level
The engine coolant level may be observed
through the side of the plastic coolant reservoir
(expansion tank) when the engine is cold. If the
level is below the "LOW" mark, add coolant of the
correct concentration until the level is between
the "LOW" and "Full" marks. If the level falls
below the "LOW" mark on a regular basis despite
being topped up, consult a Hyundai dealer.
SG050D1-E
To Change the Engine Coolant
The engine coolant should be changed at those
intervals specified in the vehicle maintenance
schedule in Section 5.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to ensure that coolant
is not allowed to spill onto the paintwork
since the finish may become damaged. If
coolant spillage occurs, the affected area
should be rinsed thoroughly with water.
1. Park the vehicle on level ground and ensure
that the parking brake is firmly applied, and
the engine allowed to cool.
DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS OPERATION
WHILST THE ENGINE IS HOT SINCE
BURN-ING OR SCALDING MAY RESULT.
2. Prepare a suitable receptacle to collect the
displaced coolant and position this under the
radiator drain tap.
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