Hyundai Santa Fe: Changing the coolant - Engine coolant - MaintenanceHyundai Santa Fe: Changing the coolant

Have coolant changed by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer according to the Maintenance Schedule at the beginning of this section.

CAUTION

Put a thick cloth or fabric around the radiator cap before refilling the coolant in order to prevent the coolant from overflowing into engine parts such as generator.

WARNING - Coolant

  • Do not use radiator coolant or antifreeze in the washer fluid reservoir.
  • Radiator coolant can severely obscure visibility when sprayed on the windshield and may cause loss of vehicle control or damage to paint and body trim.
Checking the coolant level
Removing radiator cap Never attempt to remove the radiator cap while the engine is operating or hot. Doing so might lead to cooling system and engine damage and could result in serious personal injury ...

Brake fluid
Checking the brake fluid level Check the fluid level in the reservoir periodically. The fluid level should be between MAX and MIN marks on the side of the reservoir. Before removing the reservoir cap and ...

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Roller Blind. Repair procedures
Replacement [Removal] 1. Open the roller blind using the panorama sunroof switch. • Leave 10 ~ 20cm (0.3937 ~ 0.7874 in) of the roller blind unopened. 2. Remove the roof trim. 3. Remove the roller blind ...

Side Impact Sensor (SIS). Repair procedures
Removal Pressure Side Impact Sensor (P-SIS) • Removal of the airbag must be performed according to the precautions/procedures described previously. • Before disconnecting the side impact sensor connector(s), ...

Electric power steering (EPS)
The power steering uses a motor to assist you in steering the vehicle. If the engine is off or if the power steering system becomes inoperative, the vehicle may still be steered, but it will require increased ...