Hyundai Elantra Coupe (2016 year). Instruction

Maintenance

For mixing percentage, refer to the

Changing engine coolant

following table:

CAUTION

Have coolant changed by an author-

To prevent damage to engine

ized HYUNDAI dealer according to

Mixture Percentage

parts, put a thick towel around

Ambient

the Maintenance Schedule at the

(volume)

the radiator cap before refilling

Temperature

beginning of this chapter.

Antifreeze

Water

the coolant to prevent the

-15°C (5°F)

coolant from overflowing into

WARNING

engine parts, such as the gener-

-25°C (-13°F)

ator.

-35°C (-31°F)

• Do not use engine coolant or

-45°C (-49°F)

antifreeze in the washer fluid

reservoir.

• Engine coolant can severely

✽ NOTICE

obscure visibility

when

sprayed on the windshield

If in doubt about the mix ratio, a

and may cause loss of vehicle

50% water and 50% antifreeze mix

control resulting in an acci-

is the easiest to mix together as it

dent.

will be the same quantity of each. It

is suitable to use for most tempera-

• Engine coolant may also

ture ranges of -31°F and higher.

cause damage to paint and

body trim.

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Maintenance

BRAKE/CLUTCH FLUID

Checking the brake/clutch fluid

If the level is low, add the specified

level

brake/clutch fluid to the MAX level.

CAUTION

The level will fall with accumulated

•

Do not allow brake/clutch fluid

mileage.

to contact the vehicle’s body

This is a normal condition associated

paint, as paint damage will

with the wear of the brake linings. If

result.

the fluid level is excessively low, have

•

Brake/clutch fluid, which has

the brake/clutch system checked by

been exposed to open air for an

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

extended time should NEVER

be used as its quality cannot be

guaranteed. It should be dis-

WARNING

posed of properly.

the brake/clutch system

•

Do not use the wrong kind of

requires frequent additions of

brake/clutch fluid. A few drops

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fluid this could indicate a leak in

of mineral based oil, such as

the brake/clutch system. Have

Check the fluid level in the reservoir

engine oil, in your brake/

the vehicle inspected by an

periodically. The fluid level should be

clutch system can damage

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

between MAX and MIN marks on the

brake/clutch system parts.

side of the reservoir.

Before removing the reservoir cap

WARNING

and adding brake/clutch fluid, clean

✽ NOTICE

the area around the reservoir cap

Do not allow brake/clutch fluid

Use only the specified brake/clutch

to come in contact with your

thoroughly to prevent brake/clutch

fluid

(refer to

“Recommended

fluid contamination.

eyes. If brake/clutch fluid comes

Lubricants and Capacities” in chap-

in contact with your eyes, flush

ter 8).

your eyes with clean water for at

least 15 minutes and get imme-

diate medical attention.

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Maintenance

WASHER FLUID

PARKING BRAKE

Checking the washer fluid

Checking the parking brake

CAUTION

level

To prevent serious injury or

death, take the following safety

precautions when using washer

fluid:

•

Do not use engine coolant or

antifreeze in the washer fluid

reservoir.

Engine coolant can severely

obscure visibility

when

sprayed on the windshield

and may cause loss of vehicle

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control resulting in an acci-

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dent or damage to paint and

Check the stroke of the parking

Check the fluid level in the washer

body trim.

brake by counting the number of

fluid reservoir and add fluid if neces-

“clicks’’ heard while fully applying it

•

Do not allow sparks or flame

sary. Plain water may be used if

from the released position. Also, the

to contact the washer fluid or

washer fluid is not available.

parking brake alone should securely

the washer fluid reservoir.

However, use washer solvent with

hold the vehicle on a fairly steep

Washer fluid may contain

antifreeze characteristics in cold cli-

grade. If the stroke is more or less

alcohol and can be flammable.

mates to prevent freezing.

than specified, have the parking

• Do not drink washer fluid and

brake adjusted by an authorized

avoid contact with skin.

HYUNDAI dealer.

Washer fluid is poisonous to

Stroke : 6 clicks at a force of 20 kg

humans and animals.

(44 lbs, 196 N)

•

Keep washer fluid away from

children and animals.

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Maintenance

AIR CLEANER

Filter replacement

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1. Loosen the air cleaner cover

3. Replace the air cleaner filter.

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attaching clips and open the cover.

4. Lock the cover with the cover

The air cleaner filter can be cleaned

2. Wipe the inside of the air cleaner.

attaching clips.

for inspection using compressed air.

Do not attempt to wash or to rinse it,

as water will damage the filter. If

soiled, the air cleaner filter must be

replaced.

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Maintenance

Replace the filter according to the

Maintenance Schedule

CAUTION

• Do not drive with the air clean-

er filter removed. This will

✽ NOTICE

result in excessive engine

If the vehicle is operated in extreme-

wear.

ly dusty or sandy areas, replace the

• When removing the air cleaner

element more often than the usual

filter, be careful that dust or

recommended intervals

(refer to

dirt does not enter the air

“Maintenance Under Severe Usage

intake, or damage may result.

Conditions” in this chapter).

• Use HYUNDAI genuine parts,

use of non-genuine parts

could damage the air flow sen-

sor.

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Maintenance

CLIMATE CONTROL AIR CLEANER

Filter inspection

The climate control air filter should

be replaced according to the

Maintenance Schedule. If the vehicle

is operated in severely air-polluted

cities or on dusty rough roads for a

long period, it should be inspected

more frequently and replaced earlier.

When you replace the climate control

air filter, replace it performing the fol-

lowing procedure, and be careful to

avoid damaging other components.

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1. With the glove box open, remove

3. Remove the climate control air fil-

the stoppers on both sides to allow

ter case by pulling out both sides

the glove box to hang freely on the

of the cover.

hinges.

2. Remove the support rod.

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Maintenance

WIPER BLADES

Blade inspection

Blade replacement

CAUTION

To prevent damage to the wiper

blades, arms or other compo-

nents, do not:

• Use gasoline, kerosene, paint

thinner, or other solvents on

or near them.

• Attempt to move the wipers

manually.

• Use non-specified wiper

blades.

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1LDA5023

Contamination of either the wind-

■ Type A

✽ NOTICE

shield or the wiper blades with for-

1. Raise the wiper arm and slightly

eign matter can reduce the effective-

Commercial hot waxes applied by

rotate the wiper blade assembly to

ness of the windshield wipers.

automatic car washes have been

expose the plastic locking clip.

Common sources of contamination

known to make the windshield diffi-

are insects, tree sap, and hot wax

cult to clean.

treatments used by some commer-

CAUTION

cial car washes. If the blades are not

Do not allow the wiper arm to

wiping properly, clean both the win-

fall against the windshield,

dow and the blades with a clean

since it may chip or crack the

cloth dampened with washer fluid.

windshield.

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Maintenance

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OYF079061

OHM078059

■ Type B

1. Raise the wiper arm.

CAUTION

Do not allow the wiper arm to

fall against the windshield,

since it may chip or crack the

windshield.

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2. Press the clip

(1) and slide the

2. Lift up the wiper blade clip

(1).

blade assembly downward (2).

Then pull down the blade assem-

bly (2) and remove it.

3. Lift it off the arm.

4. Install the blade assembly in the

3. Install the new blade assembly in

the reverse order of removal.

reverse order of removal.

4. Return the wiper arm on the wind-

5. Return the wiper arm on the wind-

shield.

7 36

Maintenance

BATTERY

(Continued)

WARNING

Batteries contain sulfu-

To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or

ric acid which is highly

DEATH to you or bystanders,

corrosive. Do not allow

always follow these precautions

acid to contact your

when working near or handling

eyes, skin or clothing.

the battery:

If acid gets into your eyes, flush

Always read and follow

your eyes with clean water for at

instructions carefully

least 15 minutes and get imme-

when handling a battery.

diate medical attention. If acid

Wear eye protection

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gets on your skin, thoroughly

designed to protect the

wash the area. If you feel pain or

Jump starting can be dangerous if

eyes from acid splashes.

a burning sensation, get med-

done incorrectly. Follow the jump

Keep all flames, sparks,

ical attention immediately.

starting procedure in this section to

or smoking materials

• When lifting a plastic-cased

avoid serious injury or damage to

away from the battery.

battery, excessive pressure

your vehicle. If in doubt about how to

Hydrogen is always

on the case may cause battery

properly jump start your vehicle, we

present in battery cells,

acid to leak. Lift with a battery

strongly recommend that you have a

is highly combustible,

carrier or with your hands on

service technician or towing service

and may explode if ignit-

opposite corners.

do it for you.

ed.

• Do not attempt to jump start

Keep batteries out of

your vehicle if your battery is

reach of children.

frozen.

(Continued)

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Maintenance

For best battery service

(Continued)

CAUTION

• Keep the battery securely mount-

• NEVER attempt to recharge

• When you do not use the vehi-

ed.

the battery when the vehicle’s

cle for a long time in a low

battery cables are connected

• Keep the battery top clean and dry.

temperature area, disconnect

to the battery.

the battery and keep it

• Keep the terminals and connec-

• The electrical ignition system

indoors.

tions clean, tight, and coated with

works with high voltage.

petroleum jelly or terminal grease.

• Always charge the battery

NEVER touch these compo-

fully to prevent battery case

• Rinse any spilled acid from the bat-

nents with the engine running

damage in low temperature

tery immediately with a solution of

or when the ignition switch is

areas.

water and baking soda.

in the ON position.

7 38

Maintenance

Battery recharging

By jump starting

(Continued)

After a jump start from a good bat-

•

Watch the battery during

tery, drive the vehicle for 20-30 min-

WARNING

charging, and stop or reduce

utes before it is shutoff. The vehicle

Always follow these instruc-

the charging rate if the battery

may not restart if you shut it off

tions when recharging your

cells begin boiling violently.

before the battery had a chance to

vehicle’s battery to avoid the

•

The negative battery cable

adequately recharge. See

“Jump

risk of SERIOUS INJURY or

must be removed first and

Starting” in chapter 6 for more infor-

DEATH from explosions or acid

installed last when the battery

mation on jump starting procedures.

burns:

is disconnected. Disconnect

•

Before performing mainte-

the battery charger in the fol-

✽ NOTICE

nance or recharging the bat-

lowing order:

tery, turn off all accessories

(1) Turn off the battery charg-

An inappropriately disposed

and place the ignition switch

er main switch.

battery can be harmful to

in the LOCK/OFF position.

the environment and human

(2) Unhook the negative

health. Dispose the battery

•

Keep all flames, sparks, or

clamp from the negative

according to your local

smoking materials away from

battery terminal.

law(s) or regulation.

the battery.

(3) Unhook the positive clamp

•

Always work outdoors or in an

from the positive battery

area with plenty of ventilation.

terminal.

•

Wear eye protection when

•

Always use a genuine

checking the battery during

HYUNDAI approved battery

charging.

when you replace the battery.

•

The battery must be removed

from the vehicle and placed in

a well ventilated area.

(Continued)

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Maintenance

TIRES AND WHEELS

Tire care

(Continued)

WARNING

For proper maintenance, safety, and

•

Replace tires that are worn,

Tire failure may cause loss of

maximum fuel economy, you must

show uneven wear, or are

vehicle control resulting in an

always maintain recommended tire

damaged. Worn tires can

accident. To reduce risk of

inflation pressures and stay within

cause loss of braking effec-

SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH,

the load limits and weight distribution

tiveness, steering) control, or

take the following precautions:

recommended for your vehicle.

traction.

•

Inspect your tires monthly for

•

ALWAYS replace tires with the

proper inflation as well as

same size as each tire that

wear and damage.

was originally supplied with

•

The recommended cold tire

this vehicle. Using tires and

pressure for your vehicle can

wheels other than the recom-

be found in this manual and

mended sizes could cause

on the tire label located on the

unusual handling characteris-

driver’s side center pillar.

tics, poor vehicle control, or

Always use a tire pressure

negatively affect your vehi-

gauge to measure tire pres-

cle’s Anti-Lock Brake System

sure. Tires with too much or

(ABS) resulting in a serious

too little pressure wear

accident.

unevenly causing poor han-

dling.

•

Check the pressure of the

spare (if equipped) every time

you check the pressure of the

other tires on your vehicle.

(Continued)

7 41

Maintenance

Recommended cold tire infla-

tion pressures

WARNING

Recommended pressures must

All tire pressures

(including the

be maintained for the best ride,

spare) should be checked when the

vehicle handling, and minimum

tires are cold. “Cold tires” means the

tire wear.

vehicle has not been driven for at

least three hours or driven less than

Over-inflation or under-inflation

1.6 km (one mile).

can reduce tire life, adversely

affect vehicle handling, and

Warm tires normally exceed recom-

lead to sudden tire failure that

mended cold tire pressures by 28 to

could result in loss of vehicle

41 kPa (4 to 6 psi). Do not release air

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control resulting in an accident.

from warm tires to adjust the pres-

All specifications

(sizes and pres-

sure or the tires will be under-inflat-

Severe under-inflation can lead

sures) can be found on a label

ed. For recommended inflation pres-

to severe heat build-up, causing

attached to the driver’s side center

sure, refer to “Tire and Wheels” in

blowouts, tread separation and

pillar

chapter 8.

other tire failures that can result

in the loss of vehicle control

resulting in an accident. This

risk is much higher on hot days

and when driving for long peri-

ods at high speeds.

7 42

Maintenance

Check tire inflation pressure

If you overfill the tire, release air by

CAUTION

pushing on the metal stem in the

Check your tires, including the spare

Under-inflation results in exces-

center of the tire valve. Recheck the

tire, once a month or more.

sive wear, poor handling and

tire pressure with the tire gauge. Be

reduced fuel economy. Wheel

sure to put the valve caps back on

deformation is also possible.

How to check

the valve stems. Without the valve

Keep your tire pressures at the

cap, dirt or moisture could get into

Use a good quality tire pressure

proper levels. If a tire frequently

the valve core and cause air leakage.

gauge to check tire pressure. You

needs refilling, have it checked

If a valve cap is missing, install a new

can not tell if your tires are properly

by an authorized HYUNDAI deal-

one as soon as possible.

inflated simply by looking at them.

er.

Radial tires may look properly inflat-

Over-inflation produces a harsh

ed when they are under-inflated.

ride, excessive wear at the cen-

Remove the valve cap from the tire

ter of the tire tread, and a

valve stem. Press the tire gauge firm-

greater possibility of damage

ly onto the valve to get a pressure

from road hazards.

measurement. If the cold tire inflation

pressure matches the recommended

pressure on the tire and loading

information label, no further adjust-

ment is necessary. If the pressure is

low, add air until you reach the rec-

ommended pressure. Make sure to

put the valve caps back on the valve

stems. Without the valve cap, dirt or

moisture could get into the valve

core and cause air leakage. If a valve

cap is missing, install a new one as

soon as possible.

7 43

Maintenance

Tire rotation

■ Without a spare tire

✽ NOTICE

To equalize tread wear, HYUNDAI

Rotate radial tires that have an

recommends that the tires be rotated

asymmetric tread pattern only from

every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or

front to rear and not from right to

sooner if irregular wear develops.

left.

During rotation, check the tires for

correct balance.

WARNING

When rotating tires, check for uneven

•

Do not use the compact spare

wear and damage. Abnormal wear is

tire for tire rotation.

usually caused by incorrect tire pres-

•

Do not mix bias ply and radial

sure, improper wheel alignment, out-

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ply tires under any circum-

of-balance wheels, severe braking or

Disc brake pads should be inspected

stances. This may cause

severe cornering. Look for bumps or

for wear whenever tires are rotated.

unusual handling characteris-

bulges in the tread or side of tire.

tics that may cause loss of

Replace the tire if you find either of

vehicle control resulting in an

these conditions. Replace the tire if

accident.

fabric or cord is visible. After rotation,

be sure to bring the front and rear tire

pressures to specification and check

lug nut tightness (proper torque is

9-11 kg.m [65-79 lb.ft]).

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Hyundai Elantra Coupe (2016 year). Instruction - part 27