cooling Hyundai Sonata

34WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS
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WARNING:
While the engine is running, keep hair,
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
engine coolant is leaking out, stop the engine
immediately and call the nearest 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 opening and cause seri-
ous burns.6. If you cannot find the cause of the overheat-
ing, wait until the engine temperature has
returned to normal. Then, if coolant has been
lost, carefully add coolant to the reservoir
(page 6-9) to bring the fluid level in the
reservoir up to the halfway mark.
7. Proceed with caution, keeping alert for fur-
ther signs of overheating. If overheating
happens again, call a Hyundai dealer for
assistance.
CAUTION:
Serious loss of coolant indicates there is a
leak in the cooling system and this should
be checked as soon as possible by a Hyundai
dealer.
D030A02A-AATIf your temperature gauge indicates overheat-
ing, you experience a loss of power, or hear loud
pinging or knocking, the engine is probably too
hot. If this happens, you should:
1. Pull off the road and stop as soon as it is safe
to do so.
2. Place the gear selector lever in "P" (auto-
matic) or neutral (manual transaxle) and set
the parking brake. If the air conditioning is on,
turn it off.
3. If engine coolant is running out under the car
or steam is coming out from the hood, stop
the engine. Do not open the hood until the
coolant has stopped running or the steaming
has stopped. If there is no visible loss of
engine coolant and no steam, leave the
engine running and check to be sure the
engine cooling fan is operating. If the fan is
not running, turn the engine off.
4. Check to see if the water pump drive belt is
missing. If it is not missing, check to see that
it is tight. If the drive belt seems to be
satisfactory, check for coolant leaking from
the radiator, hoses or under the car. (If the
air conditioning had been in use, it is normal
for cold water to be draining from it when you
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G050B01A-AATRecommended Engine CoolantUse a high quality ethylene-glycol coolant in a
50/50 mix with water. The engine coolant should
be compatible with aluminum engine parts.
Additional corrosion inhibitors or additives should
not be used. The cooling system must be
maintained with the correct concentration and
type of engine coolant to prevent freezing and
corrosion. Never allow the concentration of
antifreeze to exceed the 60% level or go below
the 35% level, or damage to the cooling system
may result. For proper concentration when
adding or replacing the engine coolant, refer to
the following table.
Ambient
temperature
°F (°C)
5 (-15)
-13 (-25)
-31 (-35)
-49 (-45)
65%
60%
50%
40% 35%
40%
50%
60%Water Antifreeze
solution Engine Coolant concentration
G050C01NF-GATTo Check the Coolant LevelThe coolant level can be seen on the side of the
plastic coolant reservoir. The level of the cool-
ant should be between the "L" and "F" lines on
the reservoir when the engine is warm with it at
idle . If the level is below the "L" mark, add engine
coolant to bring it up to "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 inspection and
diagnosis of the reason.
G050C01NFG050D01NF-GAT
To Change the Engine CoolantThe engine coolant should be changed at those
intervals specified in the vehicle maintenance
schedule in Section 5.
CAUTION:
o Engine coolant can damage the finish of
your car. If you spill engine coolant on
the car, wash it off thoroughly with clean
water.
o The engine in your vehicle has alumi-
num engine parts and must be protected
by an ethylene-glycol base coolant to
prevent corrosion and freezing.
Do not use hard water. Hard water can
cause engine damage from corrosion,
overheating or freezing.
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1. Park the car on level ground, set the parking
brake and remove the radiator cap when
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3. Be sure your drain receptacle is in place.
Open the drain cock on the radiator. Allow all
the engine coolant to drain from the cooling
system, and then securely close the drain
cock.
4. Check Section 9 for the capacity of the
cooling system in your car. Then, following
the manufacturer's directions on the engine
coolant container, add the appropriate quan-
tity of coolant to the radiator.
5. Slowly fill the radiator with the proper coolant
mixture (see the "Recommended Engine
Coolant in previous page) until the fluid level
stays up in the radiator neck. And pump the
radiator hose in order to bleed the air.
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2. Wrap a thick cloth around the radiator cap
and slowly turn the radiator cap counter-
clockwise without pressing down on it, until
it stops. This relieves any pressure remain-
ing in the cooling system. When you are sure
that all the pressure has been released,
remove the radiator cap by pushing down
and turning counterclockwise.
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6. Run the engine at idle until the coolant circu-
lates. If the cooling fan operates and the
coolant starts to circulate, add the coolant to
the reservoir.
7. To bleed the air in the cooling system, repeat
procedure 6 until the cooling fan operates
3~5 times.
8. Replace the radiator cap and turn it until
tightly installed. And then, add coolant to the
reservoir until the level is between "L" and
"F".
9. Stop the engine and check the coolant level
when the engine is cool. The level of the
coolant should be the "L" and "F" lines on the
reservoir. If the level is below the "L" line,
repeat the procedure 4~8 until the level
between "L" and "F".

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10.Replace the reservoir cap and check to be
sure the drain cock and the radiator cap are
fully closed and not leaking.
CAUTION:
Recheck after a few days and add the cool-
ant if the level is below the "L" level.
WARNING:
The cooling fan is controlled by engine
coolant temperature and may sometimes
operate even when the engine is not run-
ning. 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 temperature de-
creases, the fan will automatically shut off.
This is a normal condition.
CAUTION:
o Operating your vehicle without using a
proper air cleaner filter in place can result
in excessive engine wear.
o When removing the air cleaner filter, be
careful that dust or dirt does not enter
the air intake. These may result in dam-
age to the air cleaner filter.
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CHANGING THE AIR
CLEANER FILTERG070A03Y-AATThe replacement of the air cleaner filter is
performed in the following manner.
1. Unsnap the clips around the cover.
2. When this is done, the cover can be lifted off,
the old filter removed and the new filter put in
its place.
Genuine Hyundai replacement parts are rec-
ommended.
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CHECKING THE BRAKES!
G120B01A-AATChecking the Brake Fluid Level
WARNING:Use caution when handling brake fluid. It
can damage your vision if it gets into your
eyes. It will also damage your vehicle's
paint if spilled on it and not removed imme-
diately.
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WARNING:
The cooling fan is controlled by engine
coolant temperature and may sometimes
operate even when the engine is not run-
ning. Use extreme caution when working
near the blades of the cooling fan so that
you are not injured by a rotating fan blade.
As the engine coolant temperature de-
creases, the fan will automatically shut off.
This is a normal condition.
G120A01A-AAT
CAUTION:
Because brakes are essential to the safe
operation of the car, it is suggested that
they be checked and inspected by your
Hyundai dealer. The brakes should be
checked and inspected for wear at those
intervals specified in the vehicle mainte-
nance schedule in Section 5.
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G120D01A-AATTo Check the Fluid LevelThe fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir should
be checked periodically. The level should be
between the "MIN" and "MAX" marks on the side
of the reservoir. If the level is at or below the
"MIN" mark, carefully add fluid to bring it up to
"MAX". Do not overfill.G120C02A-AATRecommended Brake FluidUse only hydraulic brake fluid conforming to
DOT 3 or DOT 4 specifications in your braking
system. Follow the instructions printed on the
container.

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G140C01A-AATLubricationTo lubricate the compressor and the seals in the
system, the air conditioning should be run for at
least 10 minutes each week. This is particularly
important during cool weather when the air
conditioning system is not otherwise in use.
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G120E02A-AATAdding Brake Fluid
WARNING:Handle brake fluid carefully. It can damage
your vision if it gets into your eyes. Use only
DOT 3 or DOT 4 specification fluid from a
sealed container. Do not allow the fluid can
or reservoir to remain open any longer than
required. This will prevent entry of dirt and
moisture which can damage the brake sys-
tem and cause improper operation.
To add brake fluid, first wipe away any dirt, then
unscrew the fluid reservoir cap. Slowly pour the
recommended fluid into the reservoir. Do not
overfill. Carefully replace the cap on the reser-
voir and tighten.
AIR CONDITIONING CARE!
G140A01A-AATKeeping the Condenser CleanThe air conditioning condenser (and engine
radiator) should be checked periodically for
accumulation of dirt, dead insects, leaves, etc.
These can interfere with maximum cooling ef-
ficiency. When removing such accumulations,
brush or hose them away carefully to avoid
bending the cooling fans.G140B01A-AATChecking the Air Conditioning Opera-
tion1. Start the engine and let it run at a fast idle for
several minutes with the air conditioning set
at the maximum cold setting.
2. If the air coming out of the in-dash vents is
not cold, have the air conditioning system
inspected by your Hyundai dealer.
CAUTION:
Running the air conditioning system for
extended periods of time with a low refrig-
erant level may damage the compressor.
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WARNING:Always read the following in-
structions carefully when han-
dling a battery.
Keep lighted cigarettes and all
other flames or sparks away from
the battery.
Hydrogen, which is a highly com-
bustible gas, is always present in
battery cells and may explode if
ignited.
Keep batteries out of the reach of
children because batteries con-
tain highly corrosive SULFURIC
ACID. Do not allow battery acid
to contact your skin, eyes, cloth-
ing or paint finish.
If any electrolyte gets into your
eyes, flush your eyes with clean
water for at least 15 minutes and
get immediate medical attention.
If possible, continue to apply
water with a sponge or cloth until
medical attention is received.If electrolyte gets on your skin,
thoroughly wash the contacted
area.
If you feel a pain or a burning
sensation, get medical attention
immediately.
Wear eye protection when charg-
ing or working near a battery.
Always provide ventilation when
working in an enclosed space.
o When lifting a plastic-cased battery, ex-
cessive pressure on the case may cause
battery acid to leak, resulting in personal
injury. Lift with a battery carrier or with
your hands on opposite corners.
o Never attempt to charge the battery when
the battery cables are connected.
o The electrical ignition system works with
high voltage.
Never touch these components with the
engine running or the ignition switched
on.
WARNING:
CHECKING ELECTRIC COOLING
FANS!
G220A01A-AAT
WARNING:
The cooling fan is controlled by engine
coolant temperature and may sometimes
operate even when the engine is not run-
ning. Use extreme caution when working
near the blades of the cooling fan, so that
you are not injured by a rotating fan blade.
As the engine coolant temperature de-
creases the fan will automatically shut off.
This is a normal condition.G220B01NF-GATChecking Engine Cooling FanThe engine cooling fan should come on auto-
matically if the engine coolant temperature is
high or whenever the air conditioning is in
operation.

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23
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HORN
TAIL
ECU
IG1
DRL
FR FOG
A/CON
F/PUMP
DIODE
ATM
STOP
H/LP LO RH
S/ROOF
H/LP WASHER
H/LP HI
ECU
SNSR.3
SNSR.1
SNSR.2
B/UP
IGN COIL
ECU (IG1)
H/LP LO
ABS
PROTECTED COMPONENTS
ABS/ESC control module, Multipurpose check connector
ABS/ESC control module, Multipurpose check connector
Fuse 23, 24, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35
Defogger relay
Blower relay
Power window relay, Fuse 16
Start relay, Ignition switch (IG2, START)
Engine control unit relay
Power connector 1/2, Fuse 21,22
Ignition switch (ACC, IG1)
Fusible Iink (ABS. 1, ABS. 2, RR HTD, BLOWER)
(Spare)
Horn relay
Tail light relay
PCM
(Spare)
Siren relay, DRL control module
Front fog light relay
A/C relay
Fuel pump relay
(Spare)
ATM control relay
Stop light relay
(Spare)
Sunroof control module
Headlight washer motor
Headlight relay (High)
(Spare)
Oxygen sensor, Fuel pump relay
Mass air flow sensor, Crankshaft/Camshaft position sensor, Oil control valve, SMATRA
A/C relay, Cooling fan relay, Injectors
Back up light switch, Pulse generator, Vehicle speed sensor
Ignition coils, Condenser
PCM
Headlight relay (Low)
ABS/ESC control module, Multipurpose check connector
ABS.1
ABS.2
I/P B+1
RR HTD
BLOWER
P/WDW
IGN.2
ECU RLY
I/P B+2
IGN.1
ALT
MDPSFUSE RATING
40A
20A
40A
40A
40A
40A
40A
30A
30A
30A
150A
100A
15A
20A
10A
10A
15A
15A
10A
20A
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20A
15A
15A
15A
20A
20A
10A
10A
15A
15A
10A
20A
10A
20A
10A
DESCRIPTION
FUSIBLE
LINK
FUSE

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INDEX
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A
Accessory Box................................................................................1-76
Advanced Supplemental Restraint (AIRBAG) System (SRS) ......1-36
Curtain airbag...............................................................................1-47
Driver's and passenger's front airbag.......................................1-37
Occupant classification system..................................................1-42
Side impact airbag .......................................................................1-46
Air Cleaner Filter ..............................................................................6-14
Air Conditioning
Care..............................................................................................6-18
Operation.......................................................................... 1-105, 6-18
Switch.........................................................................................1-105
Antenna..........................................................................................1-134
Audio System
Audio remote control switch .......................................................1-97
Compact disc player operation (V480)....................................1-122
Compact disc player operation (V490)....................................1-129
Stereo radio operation (V480) ..................................................1-119
Stereo radio operation (V490) ..................................................1-126
XM radio operation (V480S) .....................................................1-134
Automatic Heating and Cooling Control System.........................1-108
Automatic-Dimming Mirror with Z-Nav™ Electronic Compass
Display and HomeLink
®
...........................................................................................................
1-80B
Battery..............................................................................................6-24
Binding Arbitration............................................................................8-17
Brake
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ....................................................2-12
Checking the brakes...................................................................6-17
Fluid ..............................................................................................6-17
Pedal clearance...........................................................................6-21
Pedal free-play.............................................................................6-20
Practices......................................................................................2-15
Breaking-In your New Hyundai ........................................................ 1-3
C
California Perchlorate Notice ..........................................................5-10
Care of Discs ................................................................................1-118
Catalytic Converter............................................................................ 7-3
Center Console Compartment........................................................1-77
Child Restraint System ...................................................................1-28
Installing a child restraint system with
"Tether Anchorage" system ......................................................1-30
Securing a child restraint system with "ISOFIX" system .........1-31
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock ...................................................... 1-6
Cigarette Lighter..............................................................................1-68
Climate Control Air Fiter...................................................... 1-114, 6-19
Clock................................................................................................1-67
Clutch
Pedal free-play.............................................................................6-20

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INDEX
3
Combination Light
Auto Light .....................................................................................1-64
Headlight flasher..........................................................................1-64
Headlight switch...........................................................................1-63
High-beam switch........................................................................1-63
Lane change signal.....................................................................1-63
Parking light auto off ....................................................................1-63
Turn signal operation...................................................................1-62
Consumer Information .....................................................................8-14
Cooling Fans....................................................................................6-26
Corrosion protection
Cleaning the interior....................................................................... 4-5
Protecting your Hyundai from corrosion ...................................... 4-2
Washing and waxing ..................................................................... 4-3
Cruise Control..................................................................................1-94
D
Day/night Inside Rearview Mirror ...................................................1-79
Defrosting/Defogging.....................................................................1-107
Door
Central door locks......................................................................... 1-6
Door locks ...................................................................................... 1-4
Front door warning light ..............................................................1-93
Locking and unlocking front door with a key.............................. 1-5
Drink Holder.....................................................................................1-69
Driving
Economical driving.......................................................................2-16
Smooth cornering.........................................................................2-17
Winter driving...............................................................................2-17E
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) System.....................................2-13
Emission Control System.................................................................. 7-2
Engine
Before starting the engine ............................................................. 2-3
Compartment (2.4 DOHC) ............................................................ 6-2
Compartment (3.3 V6)................................................................... 6-3
Coolant............................................................................................ 6-8
Coolant temperature gauge ........................................................1-57
If the engine overheats ...............................................................3-10
Number........................................................................................... 8-2
Oil .................................................................................................... 6-4
Starting............................................................................................ 2-5
Engine Exhaust Can Be Dangerous!............................................... 2-2
F
Fan Speed Control.............................................................. 1-99, 1-110
Fog Light
Front
.............................................................................................1-65
Front Seats
Active headrests ..........................................................................1-16
Adjustable front seats ..................................................................1-14
Adjustable headrests...................................................................1-15
Adjusting seat forward and rearward............................... 1-14, 1-18
Adjusting seatback angle.................................................. 1-15, 1-18
Power driver's seat .....................................................................1-17
Seat cushion height adjustment....................................... 1-17, 1-18
Seat warmer.................................................................................1-19