If the engine overheats

If your temperature gauge indicates overheating, you experience a loss of power, or you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, 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. Shift the gear shift lever to P (Park, for vehicles with a dual clutch transmission) or N (Neutral, for vehicles with a manual transmission/dual clutch transmission) and apply the parking brake. If the air conditioner is on, turn it off.

3. If engine coolant is leaking from under the vehicle or steam is coming from under the hood, stop the engine. Do not open the hood until the coolant stops leaking or the steam stops. If there is no visible coolant loss and no steam, leave the engine running and make sure the engine cooling fan is operating. If the fan is not operating, turn off the engine.

WARNING

While the engine is running, keep hands, clothing, and tools away from moving parts such as the cooling fan and drive belt to avoid serious injury.

WARNING

NEVER remove the radiator cap or drain plug while the engine and radiator are hot. Hot coolant and steam may be expelled under pressure, which can cause serious injury. Turn the engine off and wait until the engine has cooled. Be extremely careful when removing the radiator cap. Wrap a thick towel around it and turn it counterclockwise slowly to the first stop. Step back while pressure is released from the cooling system. When you are sure all 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 returns to normal. Then, if coolant was lost, carefully add coolant to the reservoir until the coolant level reaches the middle mark.

7. Proceed with caution and watch for further signs of overheating. If overheating recurs, we recommend seeking assistance from an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

CAUTION

• Significant coolant loss indicates a leak in the cooling system. We recommend having the system inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
• When the engine overheats due to low coolant level, adding engine coolant suddenly may cause engine cracking. To prevent damage, add engine coolant slowly in small amounts.