cooling HYUNDAI VELOSTER 2012 User Guide

Maintenance
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Changing the engine oil and filter
Have engine oil and filter changed by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer according to
the Maintenance Schedule at the begin-
ning of this section.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.
Checking the coolant level
CALIFORNIA PROPOSI-
TION 65 WARNING
Engine oil contains chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, and
reproductive harm.
Used engine oil may cause irrita-
tion or cancer of the skin if left in
contact with the skin for prolonged
periods of time. Used engine oil
contains chemicals that have
caused cancer in laboratory ani-
mals. Always protect your skin by
washing your hands thoroughly
with soap and warm water as soon
as possible after handling used oil.
ENGINE COOLANT
WARNING
Removing radiator
cap
Never attempt to remove the radi-
ator cap while the engine is oper-
ating or hot. Doing so might lead
to cooling system and engine
damage and could result in seri-
ous personal injury from escap-
ing hot coolant or steam.
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Maintenance
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 and 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. Bring the level
to F, but do not overfill. If frequent addi-
tions are 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 cool-
ing 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.
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.

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Index
California perchlorate notice ........................................7-76
Camera (Rear view) ......................................................4-60
Capacities (Lubricants) ..................................................8-4
Capacity/weight ..............................................................8-3
Care
Exterior care ............................................................7-67
Interior care ............................................................7-71
Tire care ..................................................................7-36
Cargo weight ................................................................5-50
Center console storage ..................................................4-90
Central door lock switch ..............................................4-21
Certification label ..........................................................5-48
Certification label ............................................................8-6
Chains
Tire chains ..............................................................5-42
Changing tires (with spare tire) ....................................6-13
Checking tire inflation pressure ....................................7-37
Child restraint system....................................................3-26
Lower anchor system ..............................................3-32
Seat belt ..................................................................3-28
Tether anchor system ..............................................3-30
Child-protector rear door lock ......................................4-22
Climate control air filter ......................................4-78, 7-28
Clock (Digital) ..............................................................4-95
Clothes hanger ..............................................................4-96Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ..............4-43
Compact spare tire (with spare tire)..............................6-18
Compact spare tire replacement ....................................7-41
Components of the tire mobility kit ..............................6-22
Consumer information ....................................................8-8
Coolant ..........................................................................7-22
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ................................7-22
Crankcase emission control system ..............................7-73
Cruise control system ....................................................5-31
Cup holder ....................................................................4-93
Curtain air bag ..............................................................3-51
Dashboard illumination, see instrument panel
illumination ................................................................4-44
Dashboard, see instrument cluster ................................4-43
Defogging (Windshield)................................................4-87
Defogging logic (Windshield) ......................................4-87
Defroster (Rear window) ..............................................4-70
Defrosting (Windshield)................................................4-87
Digital clock ..................................................................4-95
Dimensions ......................................................................8-2
Display illumination, see instrument panel
illumination ................................................................4-44
Displays, see instrument cluster....................................4-43
Door locks ....................................................................4-19
Central door lock switch ........................................4-21
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