washer fluid Hyundai Sonata

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Maintenance
G070200AFD-EA Changing the coolant
Have coolant changed by an authorised
HYUNDAI dealer according to theMaintenance Schedule at the beginningof this section.
WARNING - Radiator cap
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are
hot. Scalding hot coolant and
steam may blow out under pres-
sure causing serious injury.
CAUTION
Put a thick cloth or fabric around the radiator cap before refilling thecoolant in order to prevent the
coolant from overflowing intoengine parts such as generator.
WARNING - Coolant
Do not use radiator coolant or antifreeze in the washer fluid
reservoir.
Radiator coolant can severely obscure visibility when sprayed
on the windshield and may cause
loss of vehicle control or damage
to paint and body trim.
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WASHER FLUID
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Checking the washer fluid level
The reservoir is translucent so that you
can check the level with a quick visualinspection.
Check the fluid level in the washer fluid
reservoir and add fluid if necessary. Plain
water may be used if washer fluid is not
available. However, use washer solvent
with antifreeze characteristics in cold cli-
mates to prevent freezing. G140100ANF-EA
Checking the parking brake
Check the stroke of the parking brake by
counting the number of “clicks’’ heardwhile fully applying it from the released
position. Also, the parking brake alone
should securely hold the vehicle on a fair-
ly steep grade. If the stroke is more or
less than specified, have the parking
brake adjusted by an authorised
HYUNDAI dealer.
Stroke : 8 “clicks’’ at a force of 20 kg
(44 lbs, 196 N).
WARNING - Coolant
Do not use radiator coolant or antifreeze in the washer fluid
reservoir.
Radiator coolant can severely obscure visibility when sprayed
on the windshield and may cause
loss of vehicle control or damage
to paint and body trim.
Windshield washer fluid agents contain some amounts of alcohol
and can be flammable under cer-
tain circumstances. Do not allowsparks or flame to contact thewasher fluid or the washer fluid
reservoir. Damage to the vehicle
or occupants could occur.
Windshield washer fluid is poi- sonous to humans and animals.
Do not drink and avoid contact-ing windshield washer fluid.
Serious injury or death could
occur.
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Special driving conditions ··········································· 5-34
Starting the engine ························································· 5-5
Steering wheel ····························································· 4-27
Storage compartment ··················································· 4-80
Sunroof ········································································ 4-23
Suspension system ······················································· 5-26
Theft-alarm system ························································ 4-6
Towing ········································································· 6-13
Trailer towing ······························································ 5-42
Tyre specification and pressure label ···························· 8-2
Tyres and wheels ·················································· 7-43, 9-3
Vehicle certification label ·············································· 8-2
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ····························· 8-2
Vehicle run-in process ··················································· 1-5
Vehicle weight ····························································· 5-50
Washer fluid ································································· 7-32
Windows ······································································ 4-14
Windshield defrosting and defogging ························· 4-77
Winter driving ······························································ 5-38 Wiper blades ································································ 7-38
Wipers and washers ····················································· 4-55
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