Hyundai 2010 Accent, Owner'S Manual

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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
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G050C01TG-GAT
To Check the Coolant Level
Gasoline Engine
The coolant level can be seen on the
side of the plastic coolant reservoir.
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OMC059008A
Diesel Engine
The level of the coolant should be
between the "L" and "F" lines on the
reservoir when the engine is cold. If the
level is below the "L" mark, add engine
coolant to bring it up between "L" and
"F". If the level is low, inspect for
coolant leaks and recheck the fluid
level frequently. If the level drops again,
visit your Hyundai dealer for an inspec-
tion and diagnosis of the reason.
!
WARNING:
The cooling fan is controlled by en-
gine coolant temperature and may
sometimes operate even when the
engine is not running. Use extreme
caution when working near the
blades of the coolant fan so that you
are not injured by a rotating fan
blade. As the engine coolant tem-
perature decreases, the fan will auto-
matically shut off. This is a normal
condition.
!
CAUTION:
o Engine coolant can damage the
finish of your car. If you spill en-
gine coolant on the car, wash it off
thoroughly with clean water.
o The engine in your vehicle has
aluminum engine parts and must
be protected by an ethylene-gly-
col base coolant to prevent corro-
sion and freezing.
And, do not use the hard water.
The hard water can cause engine
damage from corrosion, overheat-
ing or freezing.