drain and refill Hyundai Santa Fe 2012 Owner's Manual

Maintenance
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Check the condition and connections of
all cooling system hoses and heater
hoses. Replace any swollen or deterio-
rated hoses.
The coolant level should be filled
between F (MAX) and L (MIN) marks on
the side of the coolant reservoir when the
engine is cool.
If the coolant level is low, add enough
deonized water or soft water. Bring the
level to F (MAX), but do not overfill. If fre-
quent coolant refill is required, see an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer for a cooling
system inspection.
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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 pres-
sure has been released, press
down on the cap, using a thick
towel, and continue turning coun-
terclockwise to remove it.
Even if the engine is not operat- ing, do not remove the radiator
cap or the drain plug while the
engine and radiator are hot. Hot
coolant and steam may still blow
out under pressure, causing seri-
ous injury.WARNING
The electric motor
(cooling fan) is con-
trolled by engine
coolant temperature,
refrigerant pressure
and vehicle speed. It may some-
times operate even when the
engine is not running. Use extreme
caution when working near the
blades of the cooling fan so that
you are not injured by a rotating fan
blades. As the engine coolant tem-
perature decreases, the electric
motor will automatically shut off.
This is a normal condition.

Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects
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RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use only lubricants of the proper quality. The correct
lubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results in improved fuel economy.
These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.
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LubricantVolumeClassification
Engine oil *1*2(drain and refill)
Recommends2.4 Engine4.86 US qt. (4.6 l)API Service SM*3,
ILSAC GF-4 or above
3.5 Engine5.49 US qt. (5.2 l)
Engine oil consumption
Normal driving conditionMAX. 1 l/1500 km-
Severe driving conditionMAX. 1 l/1000 km -
Manual transaxle fluid2.4 Engine1.90 US qt. (1.8 l)API GL-4, SAE 75W/85
(HYUNDAI genuine transaxle fluid)
Automatic transaxle fluid
2.4 Engine7.50 US qt. (7.1 l)MICHANG ATF SP-IV, SK ATF SP-IV
NOCA ATF SP-IV, HYUNDAI genuine ATF SP-IV or other brands meeting the above specification approved by Hyundai Motor Co.,
3.5 Engine8.24 US qt. (7.8 l)
Power steering1.06 US qt. (1.0 l)PSF-3
Coolant 2.4 EngineMT6.87 US qt. (6.5 l)
Mixture of antifreeze and distilled water
(Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator)AT6.97 US qt. (6.6 l)
3.5 EngineAT9.09 US qt. (8.6 l)