radiator cap 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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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.

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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
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F060H01A-AAT
o Air Cleaner Filter A Genuine Hyundai air cleaner filter is
recommended when the filter is re- placed. F060J01A-AAT
o Spark Plugs Make sure to install new spark plugs of the correct heat range. F070B01A-GAT
o Cooling System Check the cooling system part, such as radiator, coolant reservoir, hosesand connections for leakage and dam- age. Replace any damaged parts.
F060E01A-AAT
o Timing Belt
Inspect all parts related to the timing belt for damage and deformation. Replace any damaged parts immedi- ately. F060G01A-AAT
o Vapor Hose and Fuel Filler Cap
The vapor hose and fuel filler cap should be inspected at those inter- vals specified in the maintenanceschedule. Make sure that a new va- por hose or fuel filler cap is correctly replaced. F060F01A-AAT
o Vacuum, Crankcase Ventila-
tion Hoses
Inspect the surface of hoses for evi-
dence of heat and/or mechanical dam- age. Hard and brittle rubber, crack- ing, tears, cuts, abrasions, and ex-cessive swelling indicate deteriora- tion. Particular attention should be paid to examine those hose surfacesnearest to high heat sources, such as the exhaust manifold.
Inspect the hose routing to assure that
the hoses do not come in contact withany heat source, sharp edges or mov- ing component which might cause heatdamage or mechanical wear. Inspect all hose connections, such as clamps and couplings, to make sure they aresecure, and that no leaks are present. Hoses should be replaced immedi- ately if there is any evidence of dete-rioration or damage. F060N02E-GAT
o Valve Clearance
Inspect excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if neces- sary. A qualified technician shouldperform the operation.

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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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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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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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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
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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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1. Radiator cap
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake booster
4. Brake fluid reservoir 5. Fuel filter
6. Clutch fluid reservoir
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
8. Power steering fluid reservoir
9. Engine oil level dipstick
10.Air cleaner filter
11.Battery 12.Relay boxG010E01E
G010E01E-GAT
(DIESEL)
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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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ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION Function of Engine Oil
Engine oil has the primary function of
lubricating and cooling the inside of the engine. Engine oil consumption
It is normal that an engine should
consume some engine oil while nor- mal driving. The cause of oil con- sumption in a normal engine are asfollows;
o Engine oil is used to lubricate pis- tons, piston rings and cylinders. A thin film of oil is left on the cylinder wall when a piston moves downwards in the cylinder. High negative pressure generated dur-ing engine operation sucks some of the oil into the combustion cham- ber.This oil with some oil of the cylin-der wall is burned by the high tem-perature combustion gases during the combustion process. o The engine oil consumption is
strongly effected by the viscosity and quality of oil, engine rpm and driving condition etc. The engine oil is more consumed under severedriving conditions such as high speeds and frequent acceleration and deceleration than normal driv-ing condition.
If the oil level is close to or below the"L" mark, add oil until it reaches the"F" mark. To add oil:
1. Remove the oil filler cap by turning
it counter-clockwise.
2. Add oil, then check the level again. Do not overfill.
3. Replace the cap by turning it clock- wise.
The distance between the "F" and "L" marks is equal to about 1 liter(Gasoline Engine)/1.6 liter(Diesel Engine) of oil.
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Slowly pour the recommended oil into a funnel. Do not overfill not todamage engine.
WARNING:
Be very careful not to touch theradiator hose when adding the en-gine oil as it may be hot enough to burn you.

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CHECKING AND CHANGING THE ENGINE COOLANT
G050B01A-AAT
Recommended Engine Coolant
G050B01E
G050A01A-AAT
WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. When the engine is hot, the engine coolantis under pressure and may erupt through the opening if the cap is removed. You could be seriouslyburned if you do not observe this precaution. Do not remove the radiator cap until the radiator iscool to the touch.
WARNING:
Used motor oil may cause irrita- tion or cancer of the skin if left in contact with the skin for prolongedperiods of time. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water as soon as possible afterhandling used oil.
Gasoline engine
12. Start the engine and check to be
sure no oil is leaking from thedrain plug or oil filter.
13.Shut off the engine and recheck the oil level.
NOTE:
o It is recommended that the en- gine oil and filter should bechanged by an authorized Hyundai dealer.
o Always dispose of used engine oil in an environmentally accept- able manner. It is suggested thatit be placed in a sealed con- tainer and taken to a service station for maybe reclaimation.Do not pour the oil on the ground or put it in with the household trash.
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Slowly pour the recommended oil into a funnel. Do not overfill not to damage the engine.