Hyundai 2000 Accent Owner's Manual page 88

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3. If coolant is running out under the car or
steam is coming out from the hood, stop the
engine. Do not open the hood until the cool-
ant has stopped running or the steaming has
stopped. If there is no visible loss of coolant
and no steam, leave the engine running and
check to be sure the engine cooling fan is
operating. If the fan is not running, turn the
engine off.
4. Check to see if the water pump drive belt is
missing. If it is not missing, check to see that
it is tight. If the drive belt seems to be
satisfactory, check for coolant leaking from
the radiator, hoses or under the car. (If the
air conditioner had been in use, it is normal
for cold water to be draining from it when
you stop).
WARNING:
While the engine is running, keep hands,
long hair and clothing away from moving
parts such as the fan and drive belts to
prevent injury.
5. If the water pump drive belt is broken or
coolant is leaking out, stop the engine im-
mediately and call the nearest Hyundai deal-
er for assistance.
WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot. This may allow coolant to be
blown out of the opening and cause serlous
burns.
WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
6. If you cannot find the cause of the overheat-
ing, wait until the engine temperature has
retumed to normal. Then, if coolant has
been lost, carefully remove the radiator cap
and add water to bring the fluid level in the
reservoir up to the halfway mark.
7. Proceed with caution, keeping alert for fur-
ther signs of overheating. If overheating hap-
pens again, call a Hyundai dealer for assis-
tance.
CAUTION:
Serious loss of coolant indlcates there is a
leak in the cooling system and this should
be checked as soon as posslble by a Hyundai
dealer.
D040A01A-GAT
SPARE TIRE
The following instructions for the FULL SIZE
spare tire should be observed:
Check inflation pressure as soon as practical
afler installing the spare tire, and adjust to the
specified pressure. The tire pressure should be
periodically checked and maintained at the
specified pressure while the tire is stored.
Spare Tire Pressure
TireSize
FullSize
Inflation Pressure
210kPa(30psi)
D040B01A-AAT
Handling the Spare Tire
Remove the installation bdt to remove the spare
tire. To replace the spare tire in its storage
compartment, tighten the bolt firmly with your
fingers until there is no more play in the spare
tire.
D050A01A-AAT
IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE
If a tire goes flat while you are driving:
1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and
let the car slow down while driving straight
ahead. Do not apply the brakes immediately
or attempt to pull off the road as this may
cause a loss of control. When the car has
slowed to such a speed that it is safe to do
so, brake carefully and pull off the road.
Drive off the road as far as possible and
park on firm, level ground. If you are on a
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