Hyundai Accent 2020 Manual page 341

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Maintenance
• Do not use a solution that contains
more than 60% antifreeze or less
than 35% antifreeze, which would
reduce the effectiveness of the
solution.
For mixing percentage, refer to the
following table:
Mixture Percentage
Ambient
Temperature
Antifreeze
-15°C (5°F) 35
-25°C (-13°F) 40
-35°C (-31°F) 50
-45°C (-49°F) 60
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Information
If in doubt about the mix ratio, a 50%
water and 50% antifreeze mix is the
easiest to mix together as it will be the
same quantity of each. It is suitable to
use for most temperature ranges of
-35°C (-31°F) and higher.
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radiator are hot. Hot coolant and
(volume)
steam may blow out under pres-
Water
sure, causing serious injury.
65
Turn the engine off and wait
60
until the engine cools down.
50
Use extreme care when remov-
40
ing the engine coolant reservoir
tank/radiator 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 counterclock-
wise to remove it.
WARNING
Never remove
the engine
coolant reser-
voir tank/radia-
tor cap or the
drain plug while
The electric motor for the cool-
the engine and
ing fan may continue to operate
or start up when the engine is
not running and can cause seri-
ous injury. Keep hands, clothing
and tools away from the rotat-
ing fan blades of the cooling
fan.
WARNING