Hyundai Coupe (2008 year). Instruction

6 DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE

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Adding Oil

Engine Oil Consumption

WARNING:

Function of Engine Oil

1.6L/2.0L

2.7L

Be very careful not to touch the

Engine oil has the primary function of

radiator hose when adding the en-

lubricating and cooling the inside of

gine oil as it may be hot enough to

the engine.

burn you.

Engine oil consumption

It is normal that an engine should

consume some engine oil while nor-

mal driving. The cause of oil con-

sumption in a normal engine are as

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follows;

If the oil level is close to or below the

"L" mark, add oil until it reaches the

o Engine oil is used to lubricate pis-

"F" mark. To add oil:

tons, piston rings and cylinders.

A thin film of oil is left on the

1. Remove the oil filler cap by turning

cylinder wall when a piston moves

it counter-clockwise.

downwards in the cylinder. High

2. Add oil, then check the level again.

negative pressure generated dur-

Do not overfill.

ing engine operation sucks some

3. Replace the cap by turning it clock-

of the oil into the combustion cham-

wise.

ber.

This oil with some oil of the cylin-

The distance between the "F" and "L"

der wall is burned by the high tem-

marks is equal to about 1 liter of oil.

perature combustion gases during

the combustion process.

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CHECKING AND CHANGING

THE ENGINE COOLANT

The engine oil consumption is

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strongly effected by the viscosity

Recommended Engine Coolant

and quality of oil, engine rpm and

Use a high quality ethylene-glycol

WARNING:

driving condition etc. More engine

coolant in a 50/50 mix with water. The

oil may be consumed under severe

Do not remove the radiator cap when

engine coolant should be compatible

driving conditions such as high

the engine is hot. When the engine

with aluminum engine parts. Addi-

speeds, frequent acceleration and

is hot, the engine coolant is under

tional corrosion inhibitors or additives

deceleration, compared to normal

pressure and may erupt through the

should not be used. The cooling sys-

driving condition.

opening if the cap is removed. You

tem must be maintained with the cor-

could be seriously burned if you do

rect concentration and type of engine

not observe this precaution. Do not

coolant to prevent freezing and corro-

remove the radiator cap until the

sion. Never allow the concentration of

radiator is cool to the touch.

antifreeze to exceed the 60% level or

go below the 35% level, or damage to

the cooling system may result. For

NOTE:

proper concentration when adding or

It is recommended that the engine

replacing the engine coolant, refer to

coolant should be changed by an

the following table.

authorized Hyundai dealer.

Ambient

Engine coolant concentration

temperature

Antifreeze

Water

°C ( °F)

solution

-15 (5)

35%

65%

-25 (-13)

40%

60%

-35 (-31)

50%

-45 (-49)

60%

40%

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To Check the Coolant Level

To Change the Engine Coolant

The engine coolant should be changed

at those intervals specified in the ve-

hicle maintenance schedule in Sec-

tion 5.

CAUTION:

Engine coolant can damage the fin-

ish of your car. If you spill engine

coolant on the car, wash it off thor-

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oughly with clean water.

4. Turn the radiator cap counterclock-

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wise without pressing down on it,

The coolant level can be seen on the

1. Park the car on level ground, set the

until it stops. This relieves any pres-

side of the plastic coolant reservoir.

parking brake and remove the radia-

sure remaining in the cooling sys-

The level of the coolant should be

tor cap when cool.

tem. And remove the radiator cap

between the "L" and "F" lines on the

2. Be sure your drain receptacle is in

by pushing down and turning coun-

reservoir when the engine is cool. If

place. Open the drain cock on the

terclockwise.

the level is below the "L" mark, add

radiator. Allow all the engine cool-

Now fill the radiator with clean dem-

engine coolant to bring it up between

ant to drain from the cooling sys-

ineralized or distilled water. Con-

"L" and "F". If the level is low, inspect

tem, then securely close the drain

tinue to add clean demineralized or

for coolant leaks and recheck the

cock.

distilled water in small quantities

fluid level frequently. If the level drops

3. Check Section 9 for the capacity of

until the fluid level stays up in the

again, visit your Hyundai dealer for an

the cooling system in your car.

radiator neck.

inspection and diagnosis of the rea-

Then, following the manufacturer's

son.

directions on the engine coolant

container, add the appropriate

quantity of engine coolant to the

radiator.

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CHANGING THE AIR

CLEANER FILTER

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WARNING:

The cooling fan is controlled by

engine coolant temperature and

may sometimes operate even when

the engine is not running. Use

extreme caution when working

near the blades of the coolant fan

so that you are not injured by a

rotating fan blade. As the engine

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coolant temperature decreases, the

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fan will automatically shut off. This

5. Start the engine, top off the radiator

is a normal condition.

To change the filter, unsnap the clips

with water and then add engine

around the cover. When this is done,

coolant to the reservoir until the

the cover can be lifted off, the old

level is between "L" and "F".

filter removed and the new filter put in

6. Replace the radiator and reservoir

its place. Genuine Hyundai Replace-

caps and check to be sure the

ment Parts are recommended.

drain cocks are fully closed and not

leaking.

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WINDSHIELD WIPER

BLADES

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CAUTION:

o Operating your vehicle without a

o Do not operate the wipers on dry

proper air cleaner filter in place

glass. This can result in more

can result in excessive engine

rapid wear of the wiper blades

wear.

and may scratch the glass.

o When removing the air cleaner

o Keep the blade rubber out of

filter, be careful that dust or dirt

contact with petroleum products

does not enter the air intake.

such as engine oil, gasoline etc.

These may result in damage to

o When the wiper blade is freezed

the air cleaner filter.

in winter or the washer fluid

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reservoir is empty, the wiper may

The wiper blades should be carefully

not operate for ten minutes.

inspected from time to time and

This isn't a mechanical trouble

cleaned to remove accumulations of

but the function protecting the

road film or other debris. To clean the

wiper by operating circuit

wiper blades and arms, use a clean

breaker inside of the wiper mo-

sponge or cloth with a mild soap or

tor.

detergent and water. If the wipers

continue to streak or smear the glass,

replace them with Genuine Hyundai

Replacement Parts or their equiva-

lent.

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To install the wiper blade

Replacing the Wiper Blades

Install the blade assembly in the re-

verse order of removal.

To remove the wiper blade

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1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the

wiper blade assembly to expose the

plastic locking clip.

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2. Compress the clip and slide the

blade assembly downward.

3. Lift it off the arm.

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FILLING THE WASHER

RESERVOIR

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CAUTION:

WARNING:

o Radiator antifreeze (engine cool-

o Windshield washer fluid agents

ant) should not be used in the

contain some amounts of alco-

washer system because it will

hol and can be flammable under

damage the car's finish.

certain circumstances. Do not

o The washer should not be oper-

allow sparks or flame to contact

ated if the washer reservoir is

the washer fluid or the washer

empty. This can damage the

fluid reservoir. Damage to the

washer fluid pump.

vehicle or its occupants could

o In areas where water freezes in

occur.

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winter, use windshield washer

o Windshield washer fluid is poi-

antifreeze.

The washer fluid reservoir supplies

sonous to humans and animals.

fluid to the windshield washer sys-

Do not drink windshield washer

tem.

fluid. Serious injury or death

A good quality washer fluid should be

could occur.

used to fill the washer reservoir. The

fluid level should be checked more

frequently during inclement weather

or whenever the washer system is in

more frequent use.

The capacity of the washer reservoir

is 3.0 liters (3.2 U.S. quarts).

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CHECKING THE

CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE

TRANSAXLE OIL (MANUAL)

FLUID (AUTOMATIC)

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Transaxle lubricant in the manual

Transaxle fluid in the automatic

WARNING:

transaxle should be checked at those

intervals specified in the vehicle main-

The transaxle fluid level should be

tenance schedule in Section 5.

checked when the engine is at nor-

mal operating temperature. This

means that the engine, radiator,

NOTE:

exhaust system etc., are very hot.

Automatic transaxle fluid is basi-

WARNING:

Exercise great care not to burn your-

cally a red color. As driving dis-

It is always better to check the

self during this procedure.

tance increases, the fluid color turns

transaxle oil level when the engine

darkish red gradually. It is normal

is cool or cold. If the engine is hot,

condition and you should not judge

you should exercise great caution

the need to replace based upon the

to avoid burning yourself on hot

changing color.

engine or exhaust parts.

You must replace the automatic

transaxle fluid in accordance with

NOTE:

intervals specified in the vehicle

It is recommended that the manual

maintenance schedule in section 5.

transaxle fluid should be checked

by an authorized Hyundai dealer.

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To Check the Transaxle Fluid

Level

WARNING:

Fluid level should be within this

The cooling fan is controlled by

1.6/2.0L

2.7L

range

engine coolant temperature and

may sometimes operate even when

the engine is not running. 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

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coolant temperature decreases, the

3. Confirm if the fluid level is in the

fan will automatically shut off. This

“HOT” range on the level gauge. If

is a normal condition.

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the fluid level is lower, add the

The automatic transaxle fluid level

specified fluid from the fill hole. If

should be checked regularly.

the fluid level is higher, drain the

fluid from the drain hole.

Keep the vehicle on level ground with

4. If the fluid level is checked in cold

the parking brake applied and check

condition[fluid temperature 20~30°C

the fluid level according to the follow-

(68~86°F)], add the fluid to the

ing procedure.

“COLD” line and then recheck the

1. Place the shift lever in N(neutral)

fluid level according to the above

position and confirm the engine is

step 2.

running at idle speed.

2. After the transaxle is warmed up

sufficiently

[fluid temperature

70~80°C (158~176°F)], for example

by 10 minutes usual driving, move

the shift lever through all positions

then place the shift lever in N(neutral)

or P(park) position.

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CHECKING THE BRAKES

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Checking the Brake Fluid Level

To Check the Fluid Level

CAUTION:

Because brakes are essential to the

WARNING:

safe operation of the car, it is sug-

Use caution when handling brake

gested that they be checked and

fluid. It can damage your vision if

inspected by your Hyundai dealer.

it gets into your eyes. It will also

The brakes should be checked and

damage your vehicle's paint if

inspected for wear at those intervals

spilled on it and not removed im-

specified in the vehicle maintenance

mediately.

schedule in Section 5.

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The fluid level in the brake fluid reser-

voir 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.

NOTE:

If the level is below the "MIN" mark,

it should be changed by an autho-

rized Hyundai dealer.

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CHECKING THE CLUTCH

AIR CONDITIONING CARE

FLUID

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Adding Brake Fluid

(Manual Transaxle)

Keeping the Condenser Clean

To Check the Clutch Fluid

The air conditioning condenser (and

engine radiator) should be checked

WARNING:

periodically for accumulation of dirt,

Handle brake fluid carefully. It can

dead insects, leaves, etc. These can

damage your vision if it gets into

interfere with maximum cooling effi-

your eyes. Use only DOT 3 or DOT

ciency. When removing such accu-

4 specification fluid from a sealed

mulations, brush or hose them away

container. Do not allow the fluid

carefully to avoid bending the cooling

can or reservoir to remain open

fans.

any longer than required. This will

avoid entry of dirt and moisture

which can damage the brake sys-

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tem and cause improper opera-

tion.

The clutch fluid level in the master

cylinder should be checked when

performing other under hood services.

To add brake fluid, first wipe away any

The system should be checked for

dirt then unscrew the fluid reservoir

leakage at the same time. Check to

cap. Slowly pour the recommended

make certain that the clutch fluid level

fluid into the reservoir. Do not overfill.

is always between the "MAX" and

Carefully replace the cap on the reser-

"MIN" level markings on the fluid res-

voir and tighten.

ervoir. Fill as required. Fluid loss indi-

cates a leak in the clutch system

which should be inspected and re-

paired immediately. Consult your

Hyundai dealer.

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CHANGING THE CLIMATE

CONTROL AIR FILTER

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Checking the Air Conditioning

Lubrication

(In front of blower unit)

Operation

(If installed)

To lubricate the compressor and the

The climate control air filter is located

1. Start the engine and let it run at

seals in the system, the air condition-

in front of the blower unit behind the

fast idle for several minutes with

ing should be run for at least

glove box.

the air conditioning set at the maxi-

minutes each week. This is particu-

It helps to decrease the amount of

mum cold setting.

larly important during cool weather

pollutants entering the car.

2. If the air coming out of the in-dash

when the air conditioning system is

vents is not cold, have the air con-

not otherwise in use.

ditioning system inspected by your

Hyundai dealer.

CAUTION:

Running the air conditioning sys-

tem for extended periods of time

with a low refrigerant level may

damage the compressor.

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1. Remove the mounting screws on

the downside of the glove box.

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2. Open the glove box and remove the

3. Remove the filter cover.

4. Replace the climate control air filter

mounting screws on the upside of

with a new one.

the glove box.

5. Installation is the reverse order of

disassembly.

CAUTION:

Be sure to install the climate control

air filter in the direction of the arrow

sign. Otherwise, it may cause noise

or deterioration.

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CHECKING AND REPLACING

FUSES

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Replacing a Fusible Link

Replacing Accessory Fuse

CAUTION:

When replacing a fusible link, never

use anything but a new fusible

link with the same or lower amper-

age rating. Never use a piece of

Bad

Good

wire or a higher-rated fusible link.

This could result in serious dam-

age and create a fire hazard.

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A fusible link will melt if the electrical

The fuse box for the lights and other

circuits from the battery are ever over-

electrical accessories will be found

loaded, thus preventing damage to

low on the dashboard on the driver's

the entire wiring harness. (This could

side. Inside the box you will find a list

be caused by a short in the system

showing the circuits protected by each

drawing too much current.) If this

fuse.

ever happens, have a Hyundai dealer

If any of your car's lights or other

determine the cause, repair the sys-

electrical accessories stop working, a

tem and replace the fusible link. The

blown fuse could be the reason. If the

fusible links are located in a relay

fuse has burned out, you will see that

box(1.6L/2.0L) or below the positive

the metal strip inside the fuse has

(+) post cover of the battery (2.7L) for

burned through. If you suspect a blown

easy inspection.

fuse, follow this procedure:

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1. Turn off the ignition and all other

4. Replace the blown fuse by pressing

switches.

a new fuse of the same rating into

2. Open the fuse box and examine

place. The fuse should be a snug

CAUTION:

each fuse. Remove each fuse by

fit. If it is not, have the fuse clip

A burned-out fuse indicates that

pulling it toward you (a small "fuse

repaired or replaced by a Hyundai

there is a problem in the electrical

puller" tool is contained in the fuse

dealer. If you do not have a spare

circuit. If you replace a fuse and it

box to simplify this operation).

fuse, you may be able to borrow a

blows as soon as the accessory is

3. Be sure to check all other fuses

fuse of the same or lower rating

turned on, the problem is serious

even if you find one that appears to

from an accessory you can tempo-

and should be referred to a

have burned out.

rarily get along without (the radio or

Hyundai dealer for diagnosis and

cigarette lighter, for example). Al-

repair. Never replace a fuse with

ways remember to replace the bor-

anything except a fuse with the

rowed fuse.

same or a lower amperage rating.

A higher capacity fuse could cause

damage and create a fire hazard.

Good

Burned out

NOTE:

See page 6-37 for the fuse panel

descriptions.

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CHECKING THE BATTERY

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If battery fluid is on your skin, flush

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the affected areas with water for at

Checking the Battery

least

15 minutes and then seek

Keep the battery clean. Any evidence

medical assistance.

of corrosion around the battery posts

If battery fluid is in your eyes, rinse

or terminals should be removed using

out your eyes with water and get

a solution of household baking soda

medical assistance as soon as

and warm water. After the battery

possible. While you are being driven

terminals are dry, cover them with a

to get medical assistance, continue

light coating of grease.

to rinse your eyes by using a

sponge or soft cloth saturated with

water.

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WARNING:

If you swallow battery fluid, drink a

Always read the following

large quantity of water or milk fol-

instructions carefully

lowed by milk of magnesia, eat a

when handling a battery.

WARNING:

raw egg or drink vegetable oil. Get

Keep lighted cigarettes

Batteries can be dangerous! When

medical assistance as soon as

and all other flames or

working with batteries, carefully

possible.

sparks away from the bat-

observe the following precautions

tery.

to avoid serious injuries.

While batteries are being charged

Hydrogen, which is a

(either by a battery charger or by the

highly combustible gas, is

The fluid in the battery contains a

vehicle's alternator), they produce

always present in battery

strong solution of sulfuric acid, which

explosive gases. Always observe

cells and may explode if

is poisonous and highly corrosive. Be

these warnings to prevent injuries from

ignited.

careful not to spill it on yourself or the

occurring:

car. If you do spill battery fluid on

o Charge batteries only in a well ven-

yourself, immediately do the follow-

tilated area.

ing:

o Do not permit flames, sparks or

smoking in the area.

o Keep children away from the area.

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CHECKING ELECTRIC

COOLING FANS

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Keep batteries out of the

o When lifting a plastic-cased bat-

reach of children because

tery, excessive pressure on the

batteries contain highly

case may cause battery acid to

WARNING:

corrosive SULFURIC ACID.

leak, resulting in personal in-

The cooling fan is controlled by

Do not allow battery acid

jury. Lift with a battery carrier or

engine coolant temperature and

to contact your skin, eyes,

with your hands on opposite

may sometimes operate even when

clothing or paint finish.

corners.

the engine is not running. Use

If any electrolyte gets into

o Never attempt to charge the bat-

extreme caution when working

your eyes, flush your eyes

tery when the battery cables are

near the blades of the coolant fan,

with clean water for at least

connected.

so that you are not injured by a

15 minutes and get imme-

o The electrical ignition system

rotating fan blade. As the coolant

diate medical attention. If

works with high voltage.

temperature decreases the fan will

possible, continue to ap-

Never touch these components

automatically shut off. This is a

ply water with a sponge or

with the engine running or the

normal condition.

cloth until medical atten-

ignition switched on.

tion is received.

If electrolyte gets on your

skin, thoroughly wash the

contacted area.

If you feel a pain or a burn-

ing sensation, get medi-

cal attention immediately.

Wear eye protection when

charging or working near

a battery.

Always provide ventilation

when working in an en-

closed space.

Hyundai Coupe (2008 year). Instruction - part 13