Hyundai Atos owners manual page 111

text version of content this owner's manual page from owners manual to the vehicle Hyundai Atos, year of production 1997 - 2008:

DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE The fluid in the battery contains a strong solu- G210B01A-AAT G230A03A-GAT Checking the Battery POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL tion of sulfuric acid, which is poisonous and highly corrosive. Be careful not to spill it on Keep the battery clean. Any evidence of corro- yourself or the car. If you do spill battery fluid onsion around the battery posts or terminals should yourself, immediately do the following: be removed using a solution of household bak- ing soda and warm water. After the battery terminals are dry, cover them with a light coat- o If battery fluid is on your skin, flush the ing of grease. affected areas with water for at least 15 minutes and then seek medical assistance. o If battery fluid is in your eyes, rinse out your eyes with water and get medical assistance G220A01A-AAT CHECKING ELECTRIC COOLING as soon as possible. While you are being FANS driven to get medical assistance, continue to rinse your eyes by using a sponge or soft WARNING: G230A01X cloth saturated with water. The radiator fan is controlled by engine cool- o If you swallow battery fluid, drink a large The power steering fluid level should be checked ant temperature and may sometimes operate regularly. quantity of water or milk followed by milk of even when the engine is not running. Use magnesia, eat a raw egg or drink vegetable extreme caution when working near the blades To check the power steering fluid level, be sure the ignition is "OFF", then check to make cer- oil. Get medical assistance as soon as of the cooling fan, so that you are not injured possible. by a rotating fan blade. As the coolant tem- tain that the power steering fluid level is be- perature decreases the fan will automatically tween the "MAX" and "MIN" level markings on While batteries are being charged (either by a shut off. This is a normal condition. the fluid reservoir. battery charger or by the vehicle's alternator), they produce explosive gases. Always observe G220B01A-AAT NOTE: these warnings to prevent injuries from occur- Checking Engine Cooling Fan Grinding noise from the power steering ring: pump may be heard immediately after the The engine cooling fan should come on auto- engine is started in extremely cold condi- matically if the engine coolant temperature is o Charge batteries only in a well ventilated tions (below -20°C). If the noise stops dur- high. ing warm up, there is no abnormal function area. o Do not permit flames, sparks or smoking in G220C01A-AAT in the system. This is due to a power steer- the area. Checking Condenser Cooling Fan ing fluid characteristic in extremely cold o Keep children away from the area. conditions. The condenser cooling fan should come on automatically whenever the air conditioning is in operation. 6-16

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