cooling HYUNDAI SONATA 2023 User Guide

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Do not let ice and snow accumulate
underneath
Under some conditions, snow and ice
can build up under the fenders and
interfere with the steering. When driving
in severe winter conditions where this
may happen, you should periodically
check underneath the car to be sure the
movement of the front wheels and the
steering components is not obstructed.
Don't place foreign objects
or materials in the engine
compartment
Placement of foreign object or materials
which prevent cooling of the engine, in
the engine compartment, may cause a
failure or combustion. The manufacturer
is not responsible for the damage caused
by such placement.
To keep locks from freezing
To keep the locks from freezing, squirt
an approved de-icer fluid or glycerine
into the key opening. If a lock is covered
with ice, squirt it with an approved de-
icing fluid to remove the ice. If the lock
is frozen internally, you may be able to
thaw it out by using a heated key. Handle
the heated key with care to avoid injury.

Emergency Situations
7-6
If your temperature gauge indicates
overheating, you experience a loss of
power, or hear loud pinging or knocking,
the engine may be overheating. If this
happens, you should:
1. Pull off the road and stop as soon as it
is safe to do so.
2. Place the shift button in P (Park) and set the parking brake. If the air
conditioning is ON, turn it OFF.
3. If engine coolant is running out under the vehicle 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.
WARNING
While the engine is running,
keep hands, clothing and tools
away from the moving parts
such as the cooling fan and
drive belt to prevent serious
injury.
4. Check for coolant leaking from the
radiator, hoses or under the vehicle. (If the air conditioning had been in use, it
is normal for cold water to be draining
from it when you stop.)
5. If engine coolant is leaking out, stop the engine immediately and call the
nearest authorized HYUNDAI dealer
for assistance.
If the engIne overheats

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7-7
WARNING
Your vehicle is equipped
with a pressurized coolant
reserve tank. NEVER remove
the engine coolant reservoir
tank/radiator cap or the drain plug while the engine and
radiator are HOT. Hot coolant
and steam may blow out under
pressure, causing serious
injury.
Turn the engine off and wait until the
engine cools down. Use extreme care
when removing the engine coolant
reservoir tank/radiator cap. Wrap
a towel or thick rag around it, and
turn it counterclockwise slowly to
release some of the pressure from the
system. Step back while the pressure is
released.
When you are sure all the pressure has
been released, continue turning the cap
counterclockwise to remove it.
6. If you cannot find the cause of the overheating, wait until the engine
temperature has returned to normal.
Then, if coolant has been lost,
carefully add coolant to the reservoir
to bring the fluid level in the reservoir
up to the halfway mark.
7. Proceed with caution, keeping alert
for further signs of overheating. If
overheating happens again, call
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer for
assistance.
NOTICE
• Serious loss of coolant indicates a
leak in the cooling system and we
recommend the system be checked
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
• When the engine overheats from
low engine coolant, suddenly adding
engine coolant may cause cracks
in the engine. To prevent damage,
add engine coolant slowly in small
quantities.
• If there is overheating, park your
vehicle in a safe place and do not
turn off the engine until the cooling
fan stops. The engine might get stuck
due to sudden increase of water
temperature.
• Turn off the engine if the cooling fan
does not rotate.

08
8-9
Maintenance Schedule (Smartstream G1.6 T-GDI) (CONT)R : Replace A : Add S : Service I : Inspect L : Lubricate r : RotateDESCRIPTIONKILOMETERS X 1000
8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104 112 120 128 136 144 152 160
MONTHS 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120Brake Inspection (front disc/
pads & calipers
and rear disc/pads & calipers/shoes,
includes tire rotation)
Brake Service (includes parking
brake
inspection and tire rotation) I S I S I S I S I S
Brake Lines, Hoses and Connections I I I I I I I I I I
Battery Condition I I I I I I I I I I Suspension Mounting Bolts I I I I I I I I I I Air Conditioning Refrigerant I I I I I I I I I ICooling System Hoses and Connections I I I I I I I I I I
Exhaust Pipe and Muffler I I I I I I I I I I
Air intake hose I I I I I I I I I I Climate Control Air Filter R R R R R R R R R R

08
8-13
Maintenance Schedule (Smartstream G2.5 GDI) (CONT)R : Replace A : Add S : Service I : Inspect L : Lubricate r : RotateDESCRIPTIONKILOMETERS X 1000
8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104 112 120 128 136 144 152 160
MONTHS 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120Brake Inspection (front disc/
pads & calipers
and rear disc/pads & calipers/shoes,
includes tire rotation)
Brake Service (includes parking
brake
inspection and tire rotation) I S I S I S I S I S
Brake Lines, Hoses and Connections I I I I I I I I I I
Battery Condition I I I I I I I I I I Suspension Mounting Bolts I I I I I I I I I I Air Conditioning Refrigerant I I I I I I I I I ICooling System Hoses and Connections I I I I I I I I I I
Exhaust Pipe and Muffler I I I I I I I I I I Air intake hose I I I I I I I I I I
Climate Control Air Filter R R R R R R R R R R

08
8-17
Maintenance Schedule (Smartstream G2.5 T-GDI) (CONT)R : Replace A : Add S : Service I : Inspect L : Lubricate r : RotateDESCRIPTIONKILOMETERS X 1000
8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104 112 120 128 136 144 152 160
MONTHS 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120Brake Inspection (front disc/
pads & calipers
and rear disc/pads & calipers/shoes,
includes tire rotation)
Brake Service (includes parking
brake
inspection and tire rotation) I S I S I S I S I S
Brake Lines, Hoses and Connections I I I I I I I I I I
Battery Condition I I I I I I I I I I Suspension Mounting Bolts I I I I I I I I I I Air Conditioning Refrigerant I I I I I I I I I ICooling System Hoses and Connections I I I I I I I I I I
Exhaust Pipe and Muffler I I I I I I I I I I Air intake hose I I I I I I I I I I
Climate Control Air Filter R R R R R R R R R R

Maintenance
8-20
Engine Oil and Filter
The engine oil and filter should be
changed at the intervals specified in the
maintenance schedule.
Drive Belts
Inspect all drive belts for evidence
of cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oil
saturation and replace if necessary. Drive
belts should be checked periodically
for proper tension and adjusted as
necessary.
Fuel Filter
A clogged-up fuel filter may limit the
vehicle driving speed, damage the
emission system, and cause the hard
starting. When a considerable amount
of foreign substances are accumulated
in the fuel tank, the fuel filter should be
replaced.
Upon installing a new fuel filter, operate
the engine for several minutes, and
check the connections for any leakages.
Fuel filters should be installed by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Fuel Lines, Fuel Hoses and Connections
Check the fuel lines, fuel hoses and
connections for leakage and damage.
Have an authorized HYUNDAI dealer
replace any damaged or leaking parts
immediately.
Vapor Hose and Fuel Filler Cap
The vapor hose and fuel filler cap should
be inspected at those intervals specified
in the maintenance schedule. Make sure
a new vapor hose or fuel filler cap is
correctly replaced.
Air Cleaner Filter
A genuine HYUNDAI air cleaner filter
is recommended when the filter is
replaced.
Spark Plugs
Make sure to install new spark plugs of
the correct heat range.
Cooling System
Check cooling system components, such
as radiator, coolant reservoir, hoses and
connections for leakage and damage.
Replace any damaged parts.
ExpLanation of SCHEDULED maintEnanCE itEmS

08
8-23
Checking the Engine Oil Level
Engine oil is used for lubricating,
cooling, and operating various hydraulic
components in the engine. Engine oil
consumption while driving is normal,
and it is necessary to check and refill the
engine oil regularly. Also, check and refill
the oil level within the recommended
maintenance schedule to prevent
deterioration of oil performance.
Check the engine oil following the below
procedure.
1. Follow all of the oil manufacturer’sprecautions.
2. Be sure the vehicle is on the level
ground in P (Park) with the parking
brake set. If possible, block thewheels.
3. Turn the engine on and allow the engine to reach normal operating
temperature.
4. Turn the engine off and wait about
fifteen minutes for the oil to return tothe oil pan.
5. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean, and re-insert it fully.
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6. Pull the dipstick out again and check the level. The level should be between
F (Full) and L (Low).
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Maintenance
8-26
The high-pressure cooling system has a
reservoir filled with year-round antifreeze
coolant. The reservoir is filled at the
factory.
Check the antifreeze protection and
coolant level at least once a year, at
the beginning of the winter season and
before traveling to a colder climate.
NOTICE
• When the engine overheats from
low engine coolant, suddenly adding
engine coolant may cause cracks
in the engine. To prevent damage,
add engine coolant slowly in small
quantities.
• Do not drive with no engine coolant.
It may cause water pump failure and
engine seizure, etc.
Checking the Engine Coolant
Level
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Check the condition and connections
of all cooling system hoses and
heater hoses. Replace any swollen or
deteriorated hoses.
The coolant level should be filled
between the F and the L marks on the
side of the coolant reservoir when the engine is cool. If the coolant level is low, add enough
distilled (deionized) water to bring the
level to the F mark, but do not overfill. If
frequent additions are required, see an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer for a cooling
system inspection.
Recommended engine coolant • When adding coolant, use only
distilled (deionized) water for your
vehicle and never mix hard water in
the coolant filled at the factory.
• An improper coolant mixture can
result in severe malfunction or engine damage.
• The engine in your vehicle has
aluminum engine parts and must be
protected by an ethylene-glycol with
phosphate based coolant to prevent
corrosion and freezing.
• Do not use alcohol or methanol
coolant or mix them with the specified
coolant.
• Do not use a solution that contains
more than 60% antifreeze or less than
35% antifreeze, which would reduce
the effectiveness of the solution.
EnginE CooLant

08
8-27
For mixing percentage, refer to the
following table:
Ambient
Temperature Mixture Percentage
(volume)
Antifreeze Water
-15°C (5°F) 35 65
-25°C (-13°F) 40 60
-35°C (-31°F) 50 50
-45°C (-49°F) 60 40
Information
If in doubt about the mix ratio, a 50%
water and 50% antifreeze mix is the
easiest to mix together as it will be the same quantity of each. It is suitable to
use for most temperature ranges of -35°C
(-31°F) and higher.
WARNING
Make sure the coolant cap is properly
closed after refilling coolant. Otherwise
the engine could be overheated while driving.
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1. Check if the coolant cap label is straight in front.
2. Make sure that the tiny protrusions inside the coolant cap is securely
interlocked.
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WARNING
Never remove the engine
coolant reservoir tank/radiator
cap or the drain plug while the
engine and radiator are hot.
Hot coolant and steam may blow out
under pressure, causing serious injury.
Turn the engine off and wait until the
engine cools down. Use extreme care
when removing the engine coolant
reservoir tank/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 pressure has been
released, press down on the cap, using
a thick towel, and continue turning
counterclockwise to remove it.