Hyundai Veloster (2019 year). Manual

WINTER DRIVING

The severe weather conditions of

Snow tires

Tire chains

winter quickly wear out tires and

■ Wire type chain (Only for 215/45R17)

cause other problems. To minimize

WARNING

winter driving problems, you should

take the following suggestions:

Snow tires should be equivalent

in size and type to the vehicle’s

standard tires. Otherwise, the

Snow or Icy Conditions

safety and handling of your

You need to keep sufficient distance

vehicle may be adversely affect-

between your vehicle and the vehicle

ed.

in front of you.

Apply the brakes gently. Speeding,

If you mount snow tires on your vehi-

rapid acceleration, sudden brake

cle, make sure to use radial tires of

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applications, and sharp turns are

the same size and load range as the

■ Fabric type chain

potentially very hazardous practices.

original tires. Mount snow tires on all

During deceleration, use engine

four wheels to balance your vehicle’s

braking to the fullest extent. Sudden

handling in all weather conditions.

brake applications on snowy or icy

The traction provided by snow tires

roads may cause the vehicle to skid.

on dry roads may not be as high as

your vehicle's original equipment

To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it

may be necessary to use snow tires

tires. Check with the tire dealer for

maximum speed recommendations.

or to install tire chains on your tires.

Always carry emergency equipment.

Some of the items you may want to

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carry include tire chains, tow straps

Do not install studded tires without

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or chains, a flashlight, emergency

first checking local, state and munici-

flares, sand, a shovel, jumper cables,

Since the sidewalls of radial tires are

pal regulations for possible restric-

a window scraper, gloves, ground

thinner than other types of tires, they

tions against their use.

cloth, coveralls, a blanket, etc.

may be damaged by mounting some

types of tire chains on them.

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Driving your vehicle

Therefore the use of snow tires is

Chain installation

WARNING

preferred over the use of tire chains.

When installing tire chains, follow the

Do not mount tire chains on vehicles

manufacturer's instructions and

The use of tire chains may

equipped with aluminum wheels; if

mount them as tightly possible. Drive

adversely affect vehicle han-

unavoidable, use a wire or fabric type

slowly (less than 20 mph (30 km/h))

dling:

snow chain.

with chains installed. If you hear the

• Drive less than

20 mph

chains contacting the body or chas-

If the road and weather conditions

(30 km/h) or the chain manu-

sis, stop and tighten them. If they still

require the use of tire chains, be sure

facturer's recommended speed

make contact, slow down until the

to use tire chains that have been

limit, whichever is lower.

noise stops. Remove the tire chains

properly selected for the size of tire

• Drive carefully and avoid

as soon as you begin driving on

on your HYUNDAI vehicle.

bumps, holes, sharp turns,

cleared roads.

Be sure to follow the guidelines and

and other road hazards, which

When mounting snow chains, park

installation instructions provided

may cause the vehicle to

from the tire chain manufacturer.

the vehicle on level ground away

bounce.

from traffic. Turn on the vehicle

Damage to your vehicle caused by

• Avoid sharp turns or locked

Hazard Warning Flasher and place a

improper tire chain use is not cov-

wheel braking.

triangular emergency warning device

ered by your vehicle manufacturer’s

behind the vehicle

(if available).

warranty.

Always place the vehicle in P (Park),

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apply the parking brake and turn off

the engine before installing snow

• Install tire chains on both left and

right front tires. It should be noted

chains.

that installing tire chains on the

tires will provide a greater driving

force, but will not prevent side

skids.

• Do not install studded tires without

first checking local, state and

municipal regulations for possible

restrictions against their use.

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NOTICE

• Use wire chains less than 0.47

Change to "winter weight" oil if

inch (12 mm) wide to prevent

necessary

- When using tire chains:

damage to the chain's connec-

In some climates it is recommended

•

Make sure to use the right size

tion.

that a lower viscosity "winter weight"

and type of snow chains for your

oil be used during cold weather. See

tires. Incorrect snow chains can

Winter Precautions

chapter

8 for recommendations. If

cause damage to the vehicle

you aren't sure what weight oil you

body and suspension. Damage

Use high quality ethylene glycol

should use, consult an authorized

to your vehicle caused by

coolant

HYUNDAI dealer.

improper tire chain use is not

Your vehicle is delivered with high

covered by your vehicle manu-

quality ethylene glycol coolant in the

facturer's warranty.

Check battery and cables

cooling system. It is the only type of

•

If you hear noise caused by

coolant that should be used because

Winter puts additional burdens on

chains contacting the body,

it helps prevent corrosion in the cool-

the battery system. Visually inspect

retighten the chain to prevent

ing system, lubricates the water

the battery and cables as described

contact with the vehicle body.

pump and prevents freezing. Be sure

in chapter 7. The level of charge in

to replace or replenish your coolant

your battery can be checked by an

•

To prevent body damage,

in accordance with the maintenance

authorized HYUNDAI dealer or a

retighten the chains after driving

schedule in chapter 7. Before winter,

service station.

0.3~0.6 miles (0.5~1.0 km).

have your coolant tested to assure

•

Do not use tire chains on vehi-

that its freezing point is sufficient for

cles equipped with aluminum

Check spark plugs and ignition

the temperatures anticipated during

wheels. If unavoidable, use a

system

the winter.

wire or fabric type snow chain.

Inspect your spark plugs as

When using tire chains, install

described in chapter 7 and replace

the right type chain according to

them if necessary. Also check all

the below tire sizes.

ignition wiring and components to be

- 215/45R17 : Wire type chain

sure they are not cracked, worn or

damaged in any way.

- 225/40R18 : Fabric type chain

(Autosock)

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Driving your vehicle

Use approved window washer

Do not let ice and snow accu-

To keep locks from freezing

anti-freeze in system

mulate underneath

To keep the locks from freezing,

To keep the water in the window

Under some conditions, snow and

squirt an approved de-icer fluid or

washer system from freezing, add an

ice can build up under the fenders

glycerine into the key opening. If a

approved window washer anti-freeze

and interfere with the steering. When

lock is covered with ice, squirt it with

solution in accordance with instruc-

driving in severe winter conditions

an approved de-icing fluid to remove

tions on the container. Window wash-

where this may happen, you should

the ice. If the lock is frozen internally,

er anti-freeze is available from an

periodically check underneath the

you may be able to thaw it out by

authorized HYUNDAI dealer and

car to be sure the movement of the

using a heated key. Handle the heat-

most auto parts outlets. Do not use

front wheels and the steering com-

ed key with care to avoid injury.

engine coolant or other types of anti-

ponents is not obstructed.

freeze as these may damage the

paint finish.

Don't place foreign objects or

materials in the engine com-

Do not let your parking brake

partment

freeze

Placement of foreign object or mate-

Under some conditions your parking

rials which prevent cooling of the

brake can freeze in the engaged

engine, in the engine compartment,

position. This is most likely to happen

may cause a failure or combustion.

when there is an accumulation of

The manufacturer is not responsible

snow or ice around or near the rear

for the damage caused by such

brakes or if the brakes are wet. If

placement.

there is a risk the parking brake may

freeze, apply it only temporarily while

you put the gear selector lever in P

and block the rear wheels so the car

cannot roll. Then release the parking

brake.

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VEHICLE LOAD LIMIT

Two labels on your driver's door sill

Cargo Weight

GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)

show how much weight your vehicle

This figure includes all weight added

This is the Base Curb Weight plus

was designed to carry: the Tire and

to the Base Curb Weight, including

actual Cargo Weight plus passen-

Loading Information Label and the

cargo and optional equipment.

gers.

Certification Label.

Before loading your vehicle, familiar-

GAW (Gross Axle Weight)

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight

ize yourself with the following terms

Rating)

for determining your vehicle's weight

This is the total weight placed on

ratings, from the vehicle's specifica-

each axle (front and rear) - including

This is the maximum allowable

tions and the Certification Label:

vehicle curb weight and all payload.

weight of the fully loaded vehicle

(including all options, equipment,

passengers and cargo). The GVWR

Base Curb Weight

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)

is shown on the Certification Label

This is the weight of the vehicle

This is the maximum allowable

located on the driver’s door sill.

including a full tank of fuel and all

weight that can be carried by a single

standard equipment. It does not

axle (front or rear). These numbers

include passengers, cargo, or option-

are shown on the Certification Label.

al equipment.

The total load on each axle must

never exceed its GAWR.

Vehicle Curb Weight

This is the weight of your new vehicle

when you picked it up from your deal-

er plus any aftermarket equipment.

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Vehicle capacity weight

Cargo capacity

5. Determine the combined weight of

luggage and cargo being loaded

699 lbs. (317 kg)

The cargo capacity of your vehicle

on the vehicle. That weight may

Vehicle capacity weight is the maxi-

will increase or decrease depending

not safely exceed the available

on the weight and the number of

mum combined weight of occupants

cargo and luggage load capacity

and cargo. If your vehicle is equipped

occupants and the tongue load, if

calculated in Step 4.

your vehicle is equipped with a trailer.

with a trailer, the combined weight

6. If your vehicle will be towing a trail-

includes the tongue load.

er, load from your trailer will be

Steps for determining correct

transferred to your vehicle. Consult

load limit

Seating capacity

this manual to determine how this

Total : 4 persons

1. Locate the statement "The com-

reduces the available cargo and

(Front seat : 2 persons,

bined weight of occupants and

luggage load capacity of your vehi-

Rear seat : 2 persons)

cargo should never exceed XXX

cle.

kg or XXX lbs." on your vehicle's

Seating capacity is the maximum

placard.

number of occupants including a

WARNING

driver, your vehicle may carry.

2. Determine the combined weight of

the driver and passengers that will

Do not overload the vehicle as

However, the seating capacity may

be reduced based upon the weight of

be riding in your vehicle.

there is a limit to the total

all of the occupants, and the weight

3. Subtract the combined weight of

weight, or load limit, including

of the cargo being carried or towed.

the driver and passengers from

occupants and cargo, the vehi-

Do not overload the vehicle as there

XXX kg or XXX lbs.

cle can carry. Overloading can

is a limit to the total weight, or load

shorten the life of the vehicle. If

4. The resulting figure equals the

limit including occupants and cargo,

the GVWR or the GAWR is

available amount of cargo and lug-

the vehicle can carry.

exceeded, parts on the vehicle

gage load capacity. For example, if

can break, and it can change

the "XXX" amount equals 1400

the handling of your vehicle.

Towing capacity

lbs. and there will be five 150 lb

These could cause you to lose

passengers in your vehicle, the

We do not recommend using this

control and result in an acci-

amount of available cargo and lug-

vehicle for trailer towing.

dent.

gage load capacity is

650 lbs.

(1400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)

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Driving your vehicle

Example 1

≥

Maximum Load

Passenger Weight

Cargo Weight

(1400 lbs.)

(150 lbs. × 2 = 300 lbs.)

(1100 lbs.)

(635 kg)

(68 kg × 2 = 136 kg)

(499 kg)

Example 2

≥

Maximum Load

Passenger Weight

Cargo Weight

(1400 lbs.)

(150 lbs. × 5 = 750 lbs.)

(650 lbs.)

(635 kg)

(68 kg × 5 = 340 kg)

(295 kg)

Example 3

≥

Maximum Load

Passenger Weight

Cargo Weight

(1400 lbs.)

(172 lbs. × 5 = 860 lbs.)

(540 lbs.)

(635 kg)

(78 kg × 5 = 390 kg)

(245 kg)

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Certification label

The total weight of the vehicle,

WARNING

including all occupants, accessories,

cargo, and trailer tongue load must

Overloading

not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight

Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle

• Never exceed the GVWR for

Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out

your vehicle, the GAWR for

the actual loads on your front and

either the front or rear axle

rear axles, you need to go to a weigh

and vehicle capacity weight.

station and weigh your vehicle. Be

Exceeding these ratings can

sure to spread out your load equally

affect your vehicle’s handling

on both sides of the centerline.

and braking ability, and cause

an accident.

• Do not overload your vehicle.

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Overloading your vehicle can

The certification label is located on

cause heat buildup in your

the driver’s door sill at the center pil-

vehicle’s tires and possible

lar and shows the maximum allow-

tire failure, increased stop-

able weight of the fully loaded vehi-

ping distances and poor vehi-

cle. This is called the GVWR (Gross

cle handling-all of which may

Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR

result in a crash.

includes the weight of the vehicle, all

occupants, fuel and cargo.

This label also tells you the maxi-

mum weight that can be supported

by the front and rear axles, called

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).

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Driving your vehicle

TRAILER TOWING

NOTICE

We do not recommend using this vehicle for trailer towing.

Overloading your vehicle may

cause damage. Repairs would not

be covered by your warranty. Do

not overload your vehicle.

WARNING

If you carry items inside your

vehicle

(e.g., suitcases, tools,

packages, or anything else),

they are moving as fast as the

vehicle. If you have to stop or

turn quickly, or if there is a

crash, the items will keep going

and can cause an injury if they

strike the driver or a passenger.

• Put items in the cargo area of

your vehicle. Try to spread the

weight evenly.

• Do not stack items, like suit-

cases, inside the vehicle

above the tops of the seats.

• Do not leave an unsecured

child restraint in your vehicle.

• When you carry something

inside the vehicle, secure it.

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What to do in an emergency

Hazard Warning Flasher

6-2

If you Have a Flat Tire

6-14

In Case of an Emergency While Driving

6-2

With Compact Spare Tire

6-14

If the Engine Stalls While Driving

6-2

With Tire Mobility Kit (TMK)

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If the Engine Stalls at a Crossroad or Crossing

6-2

Towing

6-27

If you Have a Flat Tire While Driving

6-3

Towing Service

6-27

If the Engine will not Start

6-3

Removable Towing Hook

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If the Engine Doesn't Turn Over or

Emergency Towing

6-29

Turns Over Slowly

6-3

Tie-down Hook

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If the Engine Turns Over Normally but

Doesn't Start

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Jump Starting

6-4

If The Engine Overheats

6-6

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

6-8

Check Tire Pressure

6-8

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

6-9

Low Tire Pressure Telltale

6-10

Low Tire Pressure LCD Display with

Position Indicator

6-10

TPMS Malfunction Indicator

6-11

Changing a Tire with TPMS

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What to do in an emergency

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY

To turn the hazard warning flasher

WHILE DRIVING

on or off, press the hazard warning

flasher button. The button is located

If the Engine Stalls While

in the center fascia panel. Both the

Driving

left and right turn signal lights will

• Reduce your speed gradually,

flash simultaneously.

keeping a straight line. Move cau-

•

The hazard warning flasher oper-

tiously off the road to a safe place.

ates whether your vehicle is run-

• Turn on your hazard warning flash-

ning or not.

er.

•

The turn signals do not work when

• Try to start the engine again. If your

the hazard flasher is on.

vehicle will not start, contact an

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authorized HYUNDAI dealer or

The hazard warning flasher serves

seek other qualified assistance.

as a warning to other drivers to exer-

cise extreme caution when approach-

If the Engine Stalls at a

ing, overtaking, or passing your vehi-

cle.

Crossroad or Crossing

It should be used whenever emer-

If the engine stalls at a crossroads or

gency repairs are being made or

crossing, if safe to do so, move the

when the vehicle is stopped near the

shift lever to the N (Neutral) position

edge of a roadway.

and then push the vehicle to a safe

location.

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IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START

If you Have a Flat Tire While

If the Engine Doesn't Turn

If the Engine Turns Over

Driving

Over or Turns Over Slowly

Normally but Doesn't Start

If a tire goes flat while you are driving:

• Be sure the shift lever is in N

Check the fuel level and add fuel if

•

Take your foot off the accelerator

(Neutral) or P (Park). The engine

necessary.

pedal and let the vehicle slow down

starts only when the shift lever is in

If the engine still does not start, have

while driving straight ahead. Do not

N (Neutral) or P (Park).

your vehicle checked by an author-

apply the brakes immediately or

• Check the battery connections to

ized HYUNDAI dealer.

attempt to pull off the road as this

be sure they are clean and tight.

may cause loss of vehicle control

• Turn on the interior light. If the light

resulting in an accident. When the

dims or goes out when you operate

vehicle has slowed to such a speed

the starter, the battery is drained.

that it is safe to do so, brake care-

fully and pull off the road. Drive off

Do not push or pull the vehicle to

the road as far as possible and park

start it. This could cause damage to

on firm, level ground. If you are on

your vehicle. See instructions for

a divided highway, do not park in

"Jump Starting" provided in this

the median area between the two

chapter.

traffic lanes.

•

When the vehicle is stopped, press

CAUTION

the hazard warning flasher button,

move the shift lever into P (Park),

Push or pull starting the vehicle

and apply the parking brake, and

may cause the catalytic con-

place the ignition switch in the

LOCK/OFF position.

verter to overload which can

lead to damage to the emission

•

Have all passengers get out of the

control system.

vehicle. Be sure they all get out on

the side of the vehicle that is away

from traffic.

•

When changing a flat tire, follow

the instructions provided later in

this chapter.

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What to do in an emergency

JUMP STARTING

Jump starting can be dangerous if

WARNING

Batteries contain sulfu-

done incorrectly. Follow the jump

ric acid which is highly

starting procedure in this section to

To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or

corrosive. Do not allow

avoid serious injury or damage to

DEATH to you or bystanders,

acid to contact your

your vehicle. If in doubt about how to

always follow these precautions

eyes, skin or clothing.

properly jump start your vehicle, we

when working near or handling

If acid gets into your eyes, flush

strongly recommend that you have a

the battery:

your eyes with clean water for at

service technician or towing service

do it for you.

Always read and follow

least 15 minutes and get imme-

instructions carefully

diate medical attention. If acid

when handling a battery.

gets on your skin, thoroughly

wash the area. If you feel pain or

Wear eye protection

a burning sensation, get med-

designed to protect the

ical attention immediately.

eyes from acid splashes.

• When lifting a plastic-cased

Keep all flames, sparks,

battery, excessive pressure

or smoking materials

on the case may cause battery

away from the battery.

acid to leak. Lift with a battery

Hydrogen is always

carrier or with your hands on

present in battery cells,

opposite corners.

is highly combustible,

• Do not attempt to jump start

and may explode if ignit-

your vehicle if your battery is

ed.

frozen.

Keep batteries out of

• NEVER attempt to recharge

reach of children.

the battery when the vehicle's

battery cables are connected

to the battery.

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Jump starting procedure

• The electrical ignition system

1. Position the vehicles close enough

works with high voltage.

that the jumper cables will reach,

NEVER touch these compo-

but do not allow the vehicles to

nents with the engine running

touch.

or when the ignition switch is

in the ON position.

2. Avoid fans or any moving parts in

the engine compartment at all

times, even when the vehicles are

i Information

turned off.

An inappropriately disposed

3. Turn off all electrical devices such

battery can be harmful to the

as radios, lights, air conditioning,

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environment and human

etc. Put the vehicles in P (Park)

health. Dispose of the battery

and set the parking brakes. Turn

4. Connect the jumper cables in the

exact sequence shown in the illus-

according to your local law(s)

both vehicles OFF.

tration. First connect one jumper

or regulations.

cable to the red, positive

(+)

jumper terminal of your vehicle

NOTICE

(1).

To prevent damage to your vehicle:

5. Connect the other end of the

• Only use a 12-volt power supply

jumper cable to the red, positive

(battery or jumper system) to

(+) battery/jumper terminal of the

jump start your vehicle.

assisting vehicle (2).

• Do not attempt to jump start

6. Connect the second jumper cable

your vehicle by push-starting.

to the black, negative (-) battery/

chassis ground of the assisting

vehicle (3).

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What to do in an emergency

IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS

7. Connect the other end of the sec-

Disconnect the jumper cables in the

If your temperature gage indicates

ond jumper cable to the black,

exact reverse order you connected

overheating, you experience a loss

negative

(-) chassis ground of

them:

of power, or hear loud pinging or

your vehicle (4).

knocking, the engine may be over-

1. Disconnect the jumper cable from

heating. If this happens, you should:

Do not allow the jumper cables to

the black, negative

(-) chassis

contact anything except the cor-

ground of your vehicle (4).

1. Pull off the road and stop as soon

rect battery or jumper terminals or

as it is safe to do so.

2. Disconnect the other end of the

the correct ground. Do not lean

jumper cable from the black, neg-

2. Place the shift lever in P (Park)

over the battery when making

ative (-) battery/chassis ground of

and set the parking brake. If the air

connections.

the assisting vehicle (3).

conditioning is ON, turn it OFF.

8. Start the engine of the assisting

3. Disconnect the second jumper

3. If engine coolant is running out

vehicle and let it run at approxi-

cable from the red, positive

(+)

under the vehicle or steam is com-

mately 2,000 rpm for a few min-

battery/jumper terminal of the

ing out from the hood, stop the

utes. Then start your vehicle.

assisting vehicle (2).

engine. Do not open the hood until

If your vehicle will not start after a

the coolant has stopped running

4. Disconnect the other end of the

few attempts, it probably requires

or the steaming has stopped. If

jumper cable from the red, positive

servicing. In this event please seek

there is no visible loss of engine

(+) jumper terminal of your vehicle

qualified assistance. If the cause of

coolant and no steam, leave the

(1).

your battery discharging is not

engine running and check to be

apparent, have your vehicle checked

sure the engine cooling fan is

by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

operating. If the fan is not running,

turn the engine off.

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6. If you cannot find the cause of the

WARNING

overheating, wait until the engine

temperature has returned to nor-

While the engine is

Your vehicle is

mal. Then, if coolant has been

running, keep hands,

equipped with a pres-

lost, carefully add coolant to the

clothing and tools

surized

coolant

reservoir to bring the fluid level in

away from the mov-

reserve tank. NEVER

the reservoir up to the halfway

ing parts such as the

remove the engine

mark.

cooling fan and drive

coolant reservoir tank/radiator

7. Proceed with caution, keeping

belt to prevent seri-

cap or the drain plug while the

alert for further signs of overheat-

ous injury.

engine and radiator are HOT.

ing. If overheating happens again,

Hot coolant and steam may

call an authorized HYUNDAI deal-

blow out under pressure, caus-

er for assistance.

4. Check for coolant leaking from the

ing serious injury.

radiator, hoses or under the vehi-

Turn the engine off and wait

cle.

(If the air conditioning had

until the engine cools down.

CAUTION

been in use, it is normal for cold

Use extreme care when remov-

water to be draining from it when

ing the engine coolant reservoir

Serious loss of coolant indi-

you stop.)

tank/radiator cap. Wrap a towel

cates a leak in the cooling sys-

5. If engine coolant is leaking out,

or thick rag around it, and turn it

tem and should be checked as

stop the engine immediately and

counterclockwise slowly to

soon as possible by an author-

call the nearest authorized

release some of the pressure

ized HYUNDAI dealer.

HYUNDAI dealer for assistance.

from the system. Step back

while the pressure is released.

When you are sure all the pres-

sure has been released, contin-

ue turning the cap counter-

clockwise to remove it.

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