Hyundai 2006 Santa Fe User Manual

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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE

15

CHECKING THE BRAKES

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Checking the Brake Fluid Level

WARNING:

Use caution when handling brake fluid. It
can damage your vision if it gets into your
eyes. It will also damage your vehicle's
paint if spilled on it and not removed imme-
diately.

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WARNING:

The cooling fan is controlled by engine
coolant temperature and may sometimes
operate even when the engine is not run-
ning. Use extreme caution when working
near the blades of the cooling fan, so that
you are not injured by a rotating fan blade.
As the engine coolant temperature de-
creases, the fan will automatically shut off.
This is a normal condition.

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Fluid level should be within "HOT" range

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CAUTION:

Because brakes are essential to the safe
operation of the car, it is suggested that
they be checked and inspected by your
Hyundai dealer. The brakes should be
checked and inspected for wear at those
intervals specified in the vehicle mainte-
nance schedule in Section 5.

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3. If the transaxle fluid level is low, use a funnel

to add transaxle fluid through the dipstick
tube until the level reaches the "HOT" range.
Do not overfill.

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To Check the Fluid Level

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Recommended Brake Fluid

Use only hydraulic brake fluid conforming to
DOT 3 or DOT 4 specifications in your braking
system. Follow the instructions printed on the
container.

The fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir should
be checked periodically. The level should be
between the "MIN" and "MAX" marks on the side
of the reservoir. If the level is at or below the
"MIN" mark, carefully add fluid to bring it up to
"MAX". Do not overfill.

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