If The Engine Overheats
If your temperature gauge indicates overheating, you experience a loss of power, hear
loud pinging or knocking, or the engine may be overheating. If this happens, you must:
1
Pull off the road and stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
2 Shift the gear to P (Park) and apply 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 make sure the engine cooling fan is operating. If
the fan is not running, turn off the engine.
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 has 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.
WARNING
Never remove the engine coolant 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 off the engine and wait until the engine cools down. Use extreme care when
removing the coolant 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.
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.
590 Emergency Situations
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