Hyundai Elantra Coupe (2016 year). Instruction

Maintenance

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

72,000 km or 36 months

84,000 km or 42 months

❑ Rotate tire

❑ Inspect battery condition

❑ Inspect air cleaner filter

❑ Inspect vacuum hose

❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant

❑ Inspect cooling system hose and connections

❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots

❑ Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) pedal free play

❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler

❑ Replace engine oil and filter (84,000 km or 84 months)

❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers

❑ Add fuel additive *3 (84,000 km or 84 months)

❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads (if equipped)

❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.

❑ Inspect rear brake drums/linings (if equipped)

*3 :If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-

ommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer

❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage &

along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.

boots/lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball joint

NOTE : Inspect wheel alignment when abnormal condition noted.

❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts

❑ Inspect cooling system hose and connections

❑ Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) pedal free play

❑ Inspect brake lines and connections (including booster)

❑ Inspect all latch, hinges and locks

❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)

❑ Replace engine oil and filter (72,000 km or 72 months)

❑ Add fuel additive *3 (72,000 km or 72 months)

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Maintenance

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

96,000 km or 48 months

(Continued)

❑ Rotate tire

❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)

❑ Replace air cleaner filter

❑ Inspect battery condition

❑ Inspect vacuum hose

❑ Replace engine oil and filter (96,000 km or 96 months)

❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant

❑ Add fuel additive *3 (96,000 km or 96 months)

❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots

❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler

108,000 km or 54 months

❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers

❑ Rotate tire

❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads (if equipped)

❑ Inspect battery condition

❑ Inspect rear brake drums/linings (if equipped)

❑ Inspect air cleaner filter

❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage &

❑ Inspect vacuum hose

boots/lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball joint

❑ Inspect cooling system hose and connections

❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts

❑ Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) pedal free play

❑ Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) fluid

❑ Replace engine oil and filter (108,000 km or 108 months)

❑ Inspect fuel filter *1

❑ Add fuel additive *3 (108,000 km or 108 months)

❑ Inspect fuel tank, fuel filler cap, canister, vapor hose, fuel line,

❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.

fuel hoses and connections of each part

*1 :Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free but

❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) *1

periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends

❑ Inspect parking brake

on fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow

restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem, etc. replace the fuel

❑ Inspect drive belts *2

filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an

(First, 96,000 km or 72 months after every 24,000 km or 24 months)

authorized HYUNDAI dealer for details.

❑ Inspect cooling system hose and connections

*2 :The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced

❑ Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) pedal free play

excessively.

*3 :If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-

❑ Inspect brake lines and connections (including booster)

ommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer

❑ Inspect all latch, hinges and locks

along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.

(Continued)

NOTE : Inspect wheel alignment when abnormal condition noted.

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Maintenance

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

120,000 km or 60 months

132,000 km or 66 months

❑ Rotate tire

❑ Inspect battery condition

❑ Inspect air cleaner filter

❑ Inspect vacuum hose

❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant

❑ Inspect cooling system hose and connections

❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots

❑ Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) pedal free play

❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler

❑ Replace engine oil and filter 132,000 km or 132 months)

❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers

❑ Add fuel additive *3 (132,000 km or 132 months)

❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads (if equipped)

❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.

❑ Inspect rear brake drums/linings (if equipped)

*2 :The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced

excessively.

❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage &

*3 :If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-

boots/lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball joint

ommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer

❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts

along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.

❑ Inspect manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)

NOTE : Inspect wheel alignment when abnormal condition noted.

❑ Inspect drive belts *2

(First, 96,000 km or 72 months after every 24,000 km or 24 months)

❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)

❑ Inspect cooling system hose and connections

❑ Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) pedal free play

❑ Inspect brake lines and connections (including booster)

❑ Inspect all latch, hinges and locks

❑ Replace engine oil and filter (120,000 km or 120 months)

❑ Add fuel additive *3 (120,000 km or 120 months)

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Maintenance

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

144,000 km or 72 months

(Continued)

❑ Rotate tire

❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)

❑ Replace air cleaner filter

❑ Inspect battery condition

❑ Inspect vacuum hose

❑ Replace engine oil and filter (144,000 km or 144 months)

❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant

❑ Add fuel additive *3 (144,000 km or 144 months)

❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots

❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler

156,000 km or 78 months

❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers

❑ Rotate tire

❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads (if equipped)

❑ Inspect battery condition

❑ Inspect rear brake drums/linings (if equipped)

❑ Inspect air cleaner filter

❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage &

❑ Inspect vacuum hose

boots/lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball joint

❑ Inspect cooling system hose and connections

❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts

❑ Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) pedal free play

❑ Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) fluid

❑ Replace engine oil and filter 156,000 km or 156 months)

❑ Inspect fuel filter *1

❑ Add fuel additive *3 (156,000 km or 156 months)

❑ Inspect fuel tank, fuel filler cap, canister, vapor hose, fuel line,

fuel hoses and connections of each part

❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.

*1 :Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free but

❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) *1

periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends

❑ Inspect parking brake

on fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow

restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem, etc. replace the fuel

❑ Inspect drive belts *2

filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an author-

(First, 96,000 km or 72 months after every 24,000 km or 24 months)

ized HYUNDAI dealer for details.

❑ Inspect cooling system hose and connections

*2 :The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced

❑ Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) pedal free play

excessively.

*3 :If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-

❑ Inspect brake lines and connections (including booster)

ommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer

❑ Inspect all latch, hinges and locks

along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.

(Continued)

NOTE : Inspect wheel alignment when abnormal condition noted.

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Maintenance

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

168,000 km or 84 months

180,000 km or 90 months

❑ Rotate tire

❑ Inspect battery condition

❑ Inspect air cleaner filter

❑ Inspect vacuum hose

❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant

❑ Inspect cooling system hose and connections

❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots

❑ Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) pedal free play

❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler

❑ Inspect manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)

❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers

❑ Replace engine oil and filter (180,000 km or 180 months)

❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads (if equipped)

❑ Add fuel additive *3 (180,000 km or 180 months)

❑ Inspect rear brake drums/linings (if equipped)

❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.

❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage &

*2 :The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced

boots/lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball joint

excessively.

*3 :If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-

❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts

ommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer

❑ Inspect drive belts *2

along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.

(First, 96,000 km or 72 months after every 24,000 km or 24 months)

NOTE : Inspect wheel alignment when abnormal condition noted.

❑ Inspect cooling system hose and connections

❑ Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) pedal free play

❑ Inspect brake lines and connections (including booster)

❑ Inspect all latch, hinges and locks

❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)

❑ Replace spark plugs (iridium coated)

❑ Replace engine oil and filter (168,000 km or 168 months)

❑ Add fuel additive *3 (168,000 km or 168 months)

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Maintenance

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

192,000 km or 96 months

(Continued)

❑ Rotate tire

❑ Replace air cleaner filter

❑ Inspect battery condition

❑ Replace coolant

(First, 192,000 km or 120 months after every 48,000 km or 24 months)

❑ Inspect vacuum hose

❑ Replace engine oil and filter (192,000 km or 192 months)

❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant

❑ Add fuel additive *3 (192,000 km or 192 months)

❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots

❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler

❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers

204,000 km or 102 months

❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads (if equipped)

❑ Rotate tire

❑ Inspect rear brake drums/linings (if equipped)

❑ Inspect battery condition

❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage &

❑ Inspect air cleaner filter

boots/lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball joint

❑ Inspect vacuum hose

❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts

❑ Inspect cooling system hose and connections

❑ Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) fluid

❑ Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) pedal free play

❑ Inspect fuel filter *1

❑ Replace engine oil and filter (204,000 km or 204 months)

❑ Inspect fuel tank, fuel filler cap, canister, vapor hose, fuel line,

❑ Add fuel additive *3 (204,000 km or 204 months)

fuel hoses and connections of each part

❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.

❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) *1

*1 :Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free but

❑ Inspect parking brake

periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends

on fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow

❑ Inspect drive belts *2

restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem, etc. replace the fuel

(First, 96,000 km or 72 months after every 24,000 km or 24 months)

filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an

❑ Inspect cooling system hose and connections

authorized HYUNDAI dealer for details.

❑ Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) pedal free play

*2 :The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced

excessively.

❑ Inspect brake lines and connections (including booster)

*3 :If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-

❑ Inspect all latch, hinges and locks

ommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer

❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)

along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.

NOTE : Inspect wheel alignment when abnormal condition noted.

(Continued)

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Maintenance

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

216,000 km or 108 months

228,000 km or 114 months

❑ Rotate tire

❑ Inspect battery condition

❑ Inspect air cleaner filter

❑ Inspect vacuum hose

❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant

❑ Inspect cooling system hose and connections

❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots

❑ Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) pedal free play

❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler

❑ Replace engine oil and filter (228,000 km or 228 months)

❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers

❑ Add fuel additive *3 (228,000 km or 228 months)

❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads (if equipped)

❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.

❑ Inspect rear brake drums/linings (if equipped)

*2 :The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced

excessively.

❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage &

*3 :If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-

boots/lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball joint

ommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer

❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts

along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.

❑ Inspect drive belts *2

NOTE : Inspect wheel alignment when abnormal condition noted.

(First, 96,000 km or 72 months after every 24,000 km or 24 months)

❑ Inspect cooling system hose and connections

❑ Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) pedal free play

❑ Inspect brake lines and connections (including booster)

❑ Inspect all latch, hinges and locks

❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)

❑ Replace engine oil and filter (216,000 km or 216 months)

❑ Add fuel additive *3 (216,000 km or 216 months)

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Maintenance

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

240,000 km or 120 months

(Continued)

❑ Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) pedal free play

❑ Rotate tire

❑ Inspect battery condition

❑ Inspect brake lines and connections (including booster)

❑ Inspect all latch, hinges and locks

❑ Inspect vacuum hose

❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)

❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant

❑ Replace air cleaner filter

❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots

❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler

❑ Replace coolant

(First, 192,000 km or 120 months after every 48,000 km or 24 months)

❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers

❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads (if equipped)

❑ Replace engine oil and filter (240,000 km or 240 months)

❑ Add fuel additive *3 (240,000 km or 240 months)

❑ Inspect rear brake drums/linings (if equipped)

❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage &

boots/lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball joint

No check, No service required

❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts

❑ Automatic transaxle fluid (if equipped)

❑ Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) fluid

❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.

❑ Inspect fuel filter *1

*1 :Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free but

❑ Inspect fuel tank, fuel filler cap, canister, vapor hose, fuel line,

periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends

on fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow

fuel hoses and connections of each part

restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem, etc. replace the fuel

❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) *1

filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an

❑ Inspect parking brake

authorized HYUNDAI dealer for details.

*2 :The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced

❑ Inspect manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)

excessively.

❑ Inspect drive belts *2

*3 :If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-

(First, 96,000 km or 72 months after every 24,000 km or 24 months)

ommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer

❑ Inspect cooling system hose and connections

along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.

NOTE : Inspect wheel alignment when abnormal condition noted.

(Continued)

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Maintenance

MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS

The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under severe driving conditions.

Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.

R : Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE ITEM

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS

DRIVING CONDITION

OPERATION

ENGINE OIL AND FILTER

EVERY 6,000 KM OR 6 MONTHS

A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K

AIR CLEANER FILTER

MORE FREQUENTLY

C, E

SPARK PLUGS

MORE FREQUENTLY

A, B, H, I, K

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID

EVERY 96,000 KM

A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I

MANUAL TRANSAXLE FLUID

EVERY 120,000 KM

A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J

FRONT BRAKE DISC/PADS, CALIPERS

MORE FREQUENTLY

C, D, G, H

REAR BRAKE DISC/PADS

MORE FREQUENTLY

C, D, G, H

PARKING BRAKE

MORE FREQUENTLY

C, D, G, H

STEERING GEAR BOX, LINKAGE & BOOTS/

MORE FREQUENTLY

C, D, E, F, G, H, I

LOWER ARM BALL JOINT, UPPER ARM BALL JOINT

DRIVE SHAFTS AND BOOTS

EVERY 12,000 KM OR 6 MONTHS

C, D, E, F, G

CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER

MORE FREQUENTLY

C, E

(FOR EVAPORATOR AND BLOWER UNIT)

SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS

A-Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 8 km in normal tempera-

F-Driving in heavy traffic area over 32°C (90°F)

ture or less than 16 km in freezing temperature

G-Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road

B-Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances

H-Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack

C-Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt- spread roads

- Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle towing

D-Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold

J -Driving over 170 km/h

weather

K-Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions

E-Driving in sandy areas

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Maintenance

EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS

Engine oil and filter

Fuel filter

Fuel lines, fuel hoses and con-

nections

The engine oil and filter should be

A clogged filter can limit the speed at

changed at the intervals specified in

which the vehicle may be driven,

Check the fuel lines, fuel hoses and

the maintenance schedule. If the car

damage the emission system and

connections for leakage and dam-

is being driven in severe conditions,

cause multiple issues such as hard

age. Have an authorized HYUNDAI

more frequent oil and filter changes

starting. If an excessive amount of

dealer replace any damaged or leak-

are required.

foreign matter accumulates in the

ing parts immediately.

fuel tank, the filter may require

Drive belts

replacement more frequently. After

installing a new filter, run the engine

Vapor hose and fuel filler cap

Inspect all drive belts for evidence of

for several minutes, and check for

cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oil

The vapor hose and fuel filler cap

leaks at the connections. Fuel filters

should be inspected at those inter-

saturation and replace if necessary.

should be installed by an authorized

Drive belts should be checked peri-

vals specified in the maintenance

HYUNDAI dealer.

schedule. Make sure a new vapor

odically for proper tension and

adjusted as necessary.

hose or fuel filler cap is correctly

replaced.

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Maintenance

Vacuum crankcase ventilation

Air cleaner filter

Cooling system

hoses

A genuine HYUNDAI air cleaner filter

Check cooling system components,

Inspect the surface of hoses for evi-

is recommended when the filter is

such as radiator, coolant reservoir,

dence of heat and/or mechanical

replaced.

hoses and connections for leakage

damage. Hard and brittle rubber,

and damage. Replace any damaged

cracking, tears, cuts, abrasions, and

parts.

Spark plugs

excessive swelling indicate deterio-

ration. Particular attention should be

Make sure to install new spark plugs

Engine coolant

paid to examine those hose surfaces

of the correct heat range.

nearest to high heat sources, such

The coolant should be changed at

as the exhaust manifold.

the intervals specified in the mainte-

nance schedule.

Inspect the hose routing to assure

that the hoses do not come in con-

tact with any heat source, sharp

edges or moving component which

might cause heat damage or

mechanical wear. Inspect all hose

connections, such as clamps and

couplings, to make sure they are

secure, and that no leaks are pres-

ent. Hoses should be replaced

immediately if there is any evidence

of deterioration or damage.

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Maintenance

Automatic transaxle fluid

Manual transaxle fluid

CAUTION

(if equipped)

The use of a non-specified fluid

Automatic transaxle fluid should not

Inspect the manual transaxle fluid

could result in transaxle mal-

be checked under normal usage

according to the maintenance sched-

function and failure. Use only the

conditions. But in severe conditions,

ule.

specified automatic transaxle

the fluid should be changed at an

fluid

(refer to

“Recommended

authorized HYUNDAI dealer in

Brake hoses and lines

Lubricants and Capacities” in

accordance to the scheduled mainte-

chapter 8).

Visually check for proper installation,

nance at the beginning of this chap-

chafing, cracks, deterioration and

ter.

any leakage. Replace any deteriorat-

ed or damaged parts immediately.

✽ NOTICE

Automatic transaxle fluid color is

basically red.

Brake/clutch fluid

As the vehicle is driven, the auto-

Check brake/clutch fluid level in the

matic transaxle fluid will begin to

brake/clutch fluid reservoir. The level

look darker. This is a normal condi-

should be between the MIN and the

tion and you should not judge the

MAX marks on the side of the reser-

need to replace the fluid based upon

voir. Use only hydraulic brake/clutch

the changed color.

fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4

specification.

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Maintenance

Parking brake

Suspension mounting bolts

Air conditioning refrigerant

Inspect the parking brake system

Check the suspension connections

Check the air conditioning lines and

including the parking brake pedal

for looseness or damage. Retighten

connections for leakage and dam-

and cables.

to the specified torque.

age.

Brake discs, pads, calipers

Steering gear box, linkage &

and rotors

boots/lower arm ball joint

Check the pads for excessive wear,

With the vehicle stopped and the

discs for run out and wear, and

engine off, check for excessive free-

calipers for fluid leakage.

play in the steering wheel. Check the

linkage for bends or damage. Check

the dust boots and ball joints for

Exhaust pipe and muffler

deterioration, cracks, or damage.

Visually inspect the exhaust pipes,

Replace any damaged parts.

muffler and hangers for cracks, dete-

rioration, or damage. Start the

engine and listen carefully for any

Drive shafts and boots

exhaust gas leakage. Tighten con-

Check the drive shafts, boots and

nections or replace parts as neces-

clamps for cracks, deterioration, or

sary.

damage. Replace any damaged

parts and, if necessary, repack the

grease.

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Maintenance

ENGINE OIL

Checking the engine oil level

✽ NOTICE

1. Follow all of the oil manufacturer’s

To prevent damage to your engine:

precautions.

•

Do not overfill with engine oil.

Add oil in small quantities and

2. Be sure the vehicle is on level

recheck level to ensure engine is

ground in P (Park) with the parking

not overfilled.

brake set and the wheels blocked.

•

Do not spill engine oil when

3. Turn the engine on and allow the

adding or changing engine oil. Use

engine to reach normal operating

a funnel to help prevent oil from

temperature.

being spilled on engine compo-

4. Turn the engine off and wait about

nents. Wipe off spilled oil immedi-

five minutes for the oil to return to

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ately

the oil pan.

6. Pull the dipstick out again and

5. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean,

check the level. The level should

and re-insert it fully.

be between F and L.

7. If it is near or at L, add enough oil

to bring the level to F.

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Maintenance

Checking the engine oil and

filter

WARNING

Used engine oil may cause irri-

tation or cancer of the skin if

left in contact with the skin for

prolonged periods of time.

Always protect your skin by

washing your hands thoroughly

with soap and warm water as

soon as possible after handling

used oil.

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✽ NOTICE

Use only the specified engine oil

(refer to “Recommended Lubricants

Have engine oil and filter changed by

and Capacities” in chapter 8).

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer

according to the Maintenance

Schedule at the beginning of this

chapter.

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Maintenance

ENGINE COOLANT

The high-pressure cooling system

Checking the engine coolant

(Continued)

has a reservoir filled with year-round

level

antifreeze coolant. The reservoir is

Turn the engine off and wait

filled at the factory.

until the engine cools down.

Use extreme care when remov-

Check the antifreeze protection and

ing the radiator cap. Wrap a

coolant level at least once a year, at

thick towel around it, and turn it

the beginning of the winter season

counterclockwise slowly to the

and before traveling to a colder cli-

first stop. Step back while the

mate.

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-

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wise to remove it.

WARNING

Never remove the

WARNING

radiator cap or the

The electric motor for

drain plug while the

the cooling fan may

engine and radiator

continue to operate

are hot. Hot coolant

or start up when the

and steam may blow out under

engine is not running

pressure, causing serious

and can cause serious injury.

injury.

Keep hands, clothing and tools

(Continued)

away from the rotating fan

blades of the cooling fan.

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Maintenance

The electric motor for the cooling fan

Recommended engine coolant

is controlled by engine coolant tem-

•

When adding coolant, use only

perature, refrigerant pressure and

deionized water, distilled water or

vehicle speed. As the engine coolant

soft water for your vehicle and

temperature decreases, the electric

never mix hard water in the coolant

motor will automatically shut off. This

filled at the factory.

is a normal condition. If your vehicle

•

An improper coolant mixture can

is equipped with GDI, the electric

result in severe malfunction or

motor for the cooling fan may begin

engine damage.

to operate at any time and continue

to operate until you disconnect the

•

The engine in your vehicle has alu-

negative battery cable.

minum engine parts and must be

OMD070004N

protected by an ethylene-glycol-

Check the condition and connections

based coolant to prevent corrosion

of all cooling system hoses and

and freezing.

heater hoses. Replace any swollen

•

Do not use alcohol or methanol

or deteriorated hoses.

coolant or mix them with the spec-

The coolant level should be filled

ified coolant.

between the F and the L marks on

•

Do not use a solution that contains

the side of the coolant reservoir

more than 60% antifreeze or less

when the engine is cool.

than 35% antifreeze, which would

If the coolant level is low, add enough

reduce the effectiveness of the

distilled

(deionized) water to bring

solution.

the level to the F mark, but do not

overfill. If frequent additions are

required, we recommend that you

see an authorized HYUNDAI dealer

for a cooling system inspection.

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