If the engine overheats

If overheating is indicated by the temperature gauge, reduced engine power, loud humming or knocking, the engine is most likely overheating. In this case, do the following:

1. At the first safe opportunity, pull over to the side of the road and stop.
2. Move the selector lever to the "P" position (automatic transmission) or to neutral (manual transmission) and apply the parking brake. Turn off the air conditioner if it is operating.
3. Stop the engine if coolant is leaking under the vehicle or steam is coming from under the hood. Do not open the hood until coolant leakage stops and steam has stopped. If there are no signs of coolant leakage or steam, leave the engine running and check the operation of the engine cooling fan.

Stop the engine if the fan is not operating.
4. Check that the water pump drive belt is in place. If it is in place, check its tension.

If the drive belt is in good condition, check the radiator, hoses and underbody of the vehicle for coolant leaks. (When the operating air conditioner is turned off, cold water will drip from its evaporator. This is normal.)

WARNING

To avoid injury while the engine is running, keep hair, hands and clothing away from moving parts such as the fan and drive belts.

5. If the water pump drive belt is broken or coolant is leaking, stop the engine immediately and seek assistance from the nearest authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

WARNING

Do not remove the radiator cap while the engine is hot. Coolant may be expelled from the opening, causing severe burns.

6. If the cause of overheating cannot be determined, wait until the engine temperature returns to normal. Then, if there is a coolant leak, carefully add coolant to the reservoir to bring the level to the halfway mark.
7. Carefully continue driving, watching for signs of overheating. If overheating occurs again, seek assistance from an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.