coolant level Hyundai Elantra 2006 Owner's Manual

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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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B280A01A-AAT FUEL GAUGE The needle on the gauge indicates the approximate fuel level in the fuel tank. B290A02E-AAT ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE
Without Trip Computer With Trip Computer HXDFL291
HXDFL290
HXDFL284 HXDFL283
Without Trip Computer
With Trip Computer WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. The engine cool- ant is under pressure and could erupt and cause severe burns. Waituntil the engine is cool before re- moving the radiator cap. The needle on the engine coolant tem- perature gauge should stay in themiddle between "H" and "C". If it moves across the dial to "H" (Hot), pull over and stop as soon as possible and turnoff the engine. Then open the hood and, after the engine has cooled, check the coolant level and the water pumpdrive belt. If you suspect cooling sys- tem trouble, have your cooling system checked by a Hyundai dealer as soonas possible.
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2 DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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C160H01A-AAT Use Approved Anti-Freeze in Window Washer System To keep the water in the window washer system from freezing, add an approvedanti-freeze solution in accordance with instructions on the container. Window washer anti-freeze is available fromHyundai dealers and most auto parts outlets. Do not use engine coolant or other types of anti-freeze as thesemay damage the finish.
C160G02A-GAT To Keep Locks from Freezing To keep the locks from freezing, squirt an approved de-icer fluid or glycerineinto the key opening. If a lock is cov- ered with ice, squirt it with an approved de-icing fluid to remove the ice. If thelock is frozen internally, you may be able to thaw it out by using a heated key. Handle the heated key with careto avoid injury. NOTE: The proper temperature for using the immobilizer key is from -40°C (- 40°F) to 80°C(176°F). If you heat the immobilizer key over 80°C to openthe frozen lock, it may cause dam- age to the transponder in its head.
C160D01A-AAT Check Battery and Cables Winter puts additional burdens on the battery system. Visually inspect thebattery and cables as described in Section 6. The level of charge in your battery can be checked by your Hyundaidealer or a service station. C160F01A-AAT Check Spark Plugs and Ignition System Inspect your spark plugs as described in Section 6 and replace them if neces-sary. Also check all ignition wiring and components to be sure they are not cracked, worn or damaged in any way.
C160E01A-AAT Change to "Winter Weight" Oil if Necessary In some climates it is recommended that a lower viscosity "winter weight" oil be used during cold weather. See Section 9 for recommendations. If youaren't sure what weight oil you should use, consult your Hyundai dealer.

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WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
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check for coolant leaking from the radiator, hoses or under the car. (Ifthe air conditioning had been in use, it is normal for cold water to be draining from it when you stop).
WARNING:
While the engine is running, keephair, hands, and clothing away from moving parts such as the fan and drive belts to prevent injury. 5. If the water pump drive belt is broken
or coolant is leaking out, stop the engine immediately and call the near- est Hyundai dealer for assistance.
WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. This can allow coolant to be blown out of the open-ing and cause serious burns.
WARNING (Diesel only):
Never work on injection system withengine running or within 30 sec- onds after shutting off engine. High pressure pump, rail, injectors andhigh pressure pipes are subject to high pressure even after the engine stopped. The fuel jet produced byfuel leaks may cause serious in- jury, if it touch the body. People using pacemakers should not movethan 30cm closer to the ECU or wiring harness within the engine
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6. If you cannot find the cause of the overheating, wait until the engine temperature has returned to nor-mal. Then, if the engine coolant has been lost, carefully add coolant to the reservoir (page 6-16) to bringthe fluid level in the reservoir up to the halfway mark. CAUTION:
Serious loss of engine coolant indi- cates there is a leak in the coolingsystem and this should be checked as soon as possible by a Hyundai dealer.
room while engine is running, sincethe high currents in the CommonRail system produce considerable magnetic fields.
7. Proceed with caution, keeping alert
for further signs of overheating. If overheating happens again, call a Hyundai dealer for assistance.

5VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
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o Brake Hoses and Lines
Visually check for proper installation, chafing, cracks, deterioration and anyleakage. Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts immediately. F070G02A-AAT
o Brake Fluid
Check brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir. The level should be between "MIN" and "MAX" marks on the side of the reservoir. Use onlyhydraulic brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4.
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o Rear Brake Drums/Linings,
Parking Brake
Check the rear brake drums and lin-
ings for scoring, burning, leaking fluid, broken parts, and excessive wear. Inspect the parking brake system in- cluding the parking brake lever andcables. For detailed service proce- dures, refer to the Shop Manual.
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o Manual Transaxle Oil Inspect the manual transaxle oil ac- cording to the maintenance schedule. NOTE: If the oil level is low, check for possible leaks before adding oil.Do not overfill.
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o Coolant The coolant should be changed at the intervals specified in the mainte- nance schedule.
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o Automatic Transaxle Fluid
The fluid level should be in the "HOT" range of the dipstick, after the engine and transaxle are at normal operating temperature. Check the automatictransaxle fluid level with the engine running and the transaxle in neutral, with the parking brake properly ap-plied. Use HYUNDAI GENUINE ATF SP III, DIAMOND ATF SP III, SK ATF SP III or other brands approved byHyundai Motor Co., when adding or changing fluid. Using the wrong ATF may result in damage to the ATM.

Engine Compartment ................................................... 6-2
General Checks ........................................................... 6-7
Checking the Engine Oil .............................................. 6-8 Changing the Oil and Filter ......................................... 6-11
Checking and Changing the Engine Coolant ..............6-14
Spark Plugs ................................ ................................. 6-17
Changing the Air Cleaner Filte r ...................................6-19
Checking the Transaxle Oil (Manual) ......................... 6-21
Checking the Transaxle Fluid (Automatic) .................6-22
Checking the Brakes .................................................. 6-24
Checking the Clutch Fluid ........................................... 6-26
Air Conditioning Care .................................................. 6-27
Changing the Air Conditioner Filter
(For Evaporator and Blower Unit) ............................ 6-28
Checking Drive Belts ................................................. 6-30
Checking and Replacing Fuses ................................ 6-31
Checking The Battery ................................................ 6-32
Checking The Eclectric Cooling Fans ........................6-34
Power Steering Fluid Level ......................................... 6-34
Removal of Water From The Fuel F ilter..................... 6-35
Headlight Aiming Adjustment ...................................... 6-36
Replacement of Light Bulbs ........................................6-38
Bulb Wattage ............................................................... 6-45
Fuse Panel D escription ............................................... 6-46
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
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6 DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
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1. Power steering fluid reservoir
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake booster
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Clutch fluid reservoir (If installed) 6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
cap
7. Engine coolant reservoir
8. Engine oil level dipstick
9. Radiator cap 10.Automatic transaxle fluid level
dipstick (If installed)
11.Air cleaner filter
12.Battery
13.Relay box G010B01E
G010B01E-GAT (1.6 DOHC)
CAUTION:
When inspecting or servic-
ing the engine, you should handle tools and other heavy objects carefully so that the plastic cover of theengine is not damaged.
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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
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G010C01E-GAT
(1.8 DOHC)
G010D01E
1. Power steering fluid reservoir
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake booster
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Clutch fluid reservoir (If installed) 6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
cap
7. Engine coolant reservoir
8. Engine oil level dipstick
9. Radiator cap 10.Automatic transaxle fluid level
dipstick (If installed)
11.Air cleaner filter
12.Battery
13.Relay box CAUTION:
When inspecting or servic-ing the engine, you shouldhandle tools and other heavy objects carefully so that the plastic cover of theengine is not damaged.
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1. Power steering fluid reservoir
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake booster
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Clutch fluid reservoir (If installed) 6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
cap
7. Engine coolant reservoir
8. Engine oil level dipstick
9. Radiator cap 10.Automatic transaxle fluid level dip-
stick (If installed)
11.Air cleaner filter
12.Battery
13.Relay box G010C02E
G010A01E-GAT (2.0 DOHC)
CAUTION:
When inspecting or servic-
ing the engine, you should handle tools and otherheavy objects carefully so that the plastic cover of the engine is not damaged.
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G010A02E
G010F01E-GAT
(2.0 DOHC CVVT)
CAUTION:
When inspecting or servic- ing the engine, you shouldhandle tools and other heavy objects carefully so that the plastic cover of theengine is not damaged.
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1. Power steering fluid reservoir
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake booster
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Clutch fluid reservoir (If installed) 6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
cap
7. Engine coolant reservoir
8. Engine oil level dipstick
9. Radiator cap 10.Automatic transaxle fluid level dip-
stick (If installed)
11.Air cleaner filter
12.Battery
13.Relay box

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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
7GENERAL CHECKS
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Engine Compartment
The following should be checked regu- larly:
o Engine oil level and condition
o Transaxle fluid level and condition
o Brake fluid level
o Clutch fluid level
o Engine coolant level
o Windshield washer fluid level
o Accessory drive belt condition
o Engine coolant hose condition
o Fluid leaks (on or below components)
o Power steering fluid level
o Battery condition
o Air filter condition o Defroster, heating system opera-
tion (and air conditioning, if in- stalled)
o Steering operation and condition
o Mirror condition and operation
o Turn signal operation
o Accelerator pedal operation
o Brake operation, including parking brake
o Manual transaxle operation, includ-
ing clutch operation
o Automatic transaxle operation, in- cluding "PARK" mechanism opera-tion
o Seat control condition and opera-
tion
o Seat belt condition and operation
o Sunvisor operation If you notice anything that does not operate correctly or appears to be functioning incorrectly, inspect it care- fully and seek assistance from yourHyundai dealer if service is needed.
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Vehicle Exterior
The following should be checked
monthly:
o Overall appearance and condition
o Wheel condition and wheel nut
torque
o Exhaust system condition
o Light condition and operation
o Windshield glass condition
o Wiper blade condition
o Paint condition and body corrosion
o Fluid leaks
o Door and hood lock condition
o Tire pressure and condition (including spare tire)
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Vehicle Interior
The following should be checked each
time when the vehicle is driven:
o Lights operation
o Windshield wiper operation
o Horn operation