Hyundai Elantra Touring (2012 year). Instruction - part 20
Maintenance
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WARNING
Recommended engine coolant
The electric motor
•
When adding coolant, use only deion-
(cooling fan) is con-
ized water or soft water for your vehicle
trolled
by engine
and never mix hard water in the
coolant temperature,
coolant filled at the factory. An improp-
refrigerant pressure and
er coolant mixture can result in serious
vehicle speed. It may sometimes
malfunction or engine damage.
operate even when the engine is
•
The engine in your vehicle has alu-
not running. Use extreme caution
minum engine parts and must be pro-
when working near the blades of
tected by an ethylene-glycol-based
the cooling fan so that you are not
coolant to prevent corrosion and freez-
injured by a rotating fan blades. As
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ing.
the engine coolant temperature
Check the condition and connections of
decreases, the electric motor will
•
DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol
all cooling system hoses and heater
automatically shut off. This is a nor-
coolant or mix them with the specified
hoses. Replace any swollen or deterio-
mal condition.
coolant.
rated hoses.
•
Do not use a solution that contains
The coolant level should be filled
between F and L marks on the side of the
more than 60% antifreeze or less than
coolant reservoir when the engine is
35% antifreeze, which would reduce
cool.
the effectiveness of the solution.
If the coolant level is low, add enough
specified coolant to provide protection
against freezing and corrosion. Bring the
level to F, but do not overfill. If frequent
coolant refill is required, see an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer for a cooling sys-
tem inspection.
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Maintenance
For mixture percentage, refer to the fol-
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lowing table.
Changing the coolant
Have coolant changed by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer according to the
Mixture Percentage (volume)
Maintenance Schedule at the beginning
Ambient
of this section.
Temperature
Antifreeze
Water
CAUTION
5°F (-15°C)
35
65
Put a thick cloth around the radiator
-13°F (-25°C)
40
60
cap before refilling the coolant in
order to prevent the coolant from
-31°F (-35°C)
50
50
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overflowing into engine parts such
-49°F (-45°C)
60
40
as the generator.
WARNING
Radiator cap
WARNING - Coolant
• Do not use radiator coolant or
antifreeze in the washer fluid
reservoir.
• Radiator coolant can severely
Do not remove the radiator cap
obscure visibility when sprayed
when the engine and radiator are
on the windshield and may cause
hot. Scalding hot coolant and
loss of vehicle control or damage
steam may blow out under pres-
to paint and body trim.
sure causing serious injury.
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Maintenance
BRAKES AND CLUTCH (IF EQUIPPED) FLUID
Before removing the reservoir cap and
adding brake/clutch fluid, clean the area
WARNING - Brake fluid
around the reservoir cap thoroughly to
When changing and adding
prevent brake/clutch fluid contamination.
brake/clutch fluid, handle it careful-
If the level is low, add fluid to the MAX
ly. Do not let it come in contact with
level. The level will fall with accumulated
your eyes. If brake/clutch fluid
mileage. This is a normal condition asso-
should come in contact with your
ciated with the wear of the brake linings.
eyes, immediately flush them with a
If the fluid level is excessively low, have
large quantity of fresh tap water.
the brake system checked by an author-
Have your eyes examined by a doc-
ized HYUNDAI dealer.
tor as soon as possible.
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Use only the specified brake/clutch fluid.
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(Refer to “Recommended lubricants and
CAUTION
Checking the brake/clutch fluid
capacities” in section 8.)
Do not allow brake/clutch fluid to
level
contact the vehicle's body paint, as
Check the fluid level in the reservoir peri-
Never mix different types of fluid.
paint
damage will result.
odically. The fluid level should be
Brake/clutch fluid, which has been
between MAX and MIN marks on the
exposed to open air for an extended
WARNING - Loss of brake
side of the reservoir.
time should never be used as its
fluid
quality cannot be guaranteed. It
In the event the brake system
should be disposed of properly.
requires frequent additions of fluid,
Don't put in the wrong kind of fluid.
the vehicle should be inspected by
A few drops of mineral-based oil,
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
such as engine oil, in your
brake/clutch system can damage
brake/clutch system parts.
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Maintenance
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)
2. After the transaxle is warmed up suffi-
ciently
(fluid temperature
158~176°F
(70~80°C), for example by 10 minutes
usual driving, move the shift lever
through all positions then place the
selector lever in
“N
(Neutral) or P
(Park)” position.
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3. Confirm that the fluid level is in “HOT”
Checking the automatic transaxle
range on the level gauge. If the fluid
fluid level
level is lower, add the specified fluid
from the fill hole. If the fluid level is
The automatic transaxle fluid level
higher, drain the fluid from the drain
should be checked regularly.
hole.
Keep the vehicle on level ground with the
4. If the fluid level is checked in cold con-
parking brake applied and check the fluid
dition
(fluid temperature
68~86°F
level according to the following proce-
(20~30°C) add the fluid to “C” (COLD)
dure.
line and then recheck the fluid level
1. Place the selector lever in N (Neutral)
according to the above step 2.
position and confirm the engine is run-
ning at normal idle speed.
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Maintenance
WASHER FLUID
✽ NOTICE
WARNING - Transaxle fluid
New automatic transaxle fluid should be
The transaxle fluid level should be
red. The red dye is added so the assem-
checked when the engine is at nor-
bly plant can identify it as automatic
mal operating temperature. This
transaxle fluid and distinguish it from
means that the engine, radiator,
engine oil or antifreeze. The red dye,
radiator hose and exhaust system
which is not an indicator of fluid quali-
etc., are very hot. Exercise great
ty, is not permanent. As the vehicle is
care not to burn yourself during
driven, the automatic transaxle fluid
this procedure.
will begin to look darker. The color may
eventually appear light brown.
Therefore, have an authorized
CAUTION
HYUNDAI dealer change the automatic
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• Low fluid level causes transaxle
transaxle fluid according to the
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slippage. Overfilling can cause
Scheduled Maintenance at the begin-
Checking the washer fluid level
foaming, loss of fluid and transaxle
ning of this section.
The reservoir is translucent so that you
malfunction.
can check the level with a quick visual
• The use of a non-specified fluid
Use only the specified automatic
inspection.
could result in transaxle malfunc-
transaxle fluid. (Refer to “Recommended
Check the fluid level in the washer fluid
tion and failure.
lubricants and capacities” in section 8.)
reservoir and add fluid if necessary. Plain
water may be used if washer fluid is not
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available. However, use washer solvent
WARNING - Parking brake
Changing the automatic transaxle
with antifreeze characteristics in cold cli-
To avoid sudden movement of the
fluid
mates to prevent freezing.
vehicle, apply parking brake and
Have automatic transaxle fluid changed
depress the brake pedal before
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer
moving the shift lever.
according to the Maintenance Schedule
at the beginning of this section.
✽ NOTICE
“C” (COLD) range is for reference only
and should NOT be used to determine
transaxle fluid level.
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Maintenance
PARKING BRAKE
AIR CLEANER
WARNING - Coolant
•
Do not use radiator coolant or
antifreeze in the washer fluid
reservoir.
•
Radiator coolant can severely
obscure visibility when sprayed
on the windshield and may cause
loss of vehicle control or damage
to paint and body trim.
•
Windshield Washer fluid agents
contain some amounts of alcohol
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and can be flammable under cer-
tain circumstances. Do not allow
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sparks or flame to contact the
Checking the parking brake
Filter replacement
washer fluid or the washer fluid
Check the stroke of the parking brake by
It must be replaced when necessary, and
reservoir. Damage to the vehicle
counting the number of “clicks’’ heard
should not be cleaned and reused.
or occupants could occur.
while fully applying it from the released
•
Windshield washer fluid is poi-
position. Also, the parking brake alone
sonous to humans and animals.
should securely hold the vehicle on a fair-
Do not drink and avoid contact-
ly steep grade. If the stroke is more or
ing windshield washer fluid.
less than specified, have the parking
Serious injury or death could
brake adjusted by an authorized
occur.
HYUNDAI dealer.
Stroke : 7
“clicks’’ at a force of
44 lbs (20 kg, 196 N).
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Maintenance
Replace the filter according to the
Maintenance Schedule.
If the vehicle is operated in extremely
dusty or sandy areas, replace the ele-
ment more often than the usual recom-
mended
intervals.
(Refer
to
“Maintenance under severe usage condi-
tions” in this section.)
CAUTION
• Do not drive with the air cleaner
removed; this will result in exces-
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sive engine wear.
1. Loosen the air cleaner cover attaching
2. Replace the air cleaner filter.
• When removing the air cleaner fil-
clips and open the cover.
3. Lock the cover with the cover attaching
ter, be careful that dust or dirt
clips.
does not enter the air intake, or
damage may result.
• Use a HYUNDAI genuine part. Use
of nongenuine part could damage
the air flow sensor.
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Maintenance
CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER (IF EQUIPPED)
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Filter inspection
If the vehicle is operated in the severely
air-polluted cities or on dusty rough
roads for a long period, it should be
inspected more frequently and replaced
earlier. When you, the owner, replace the
climate control air filter, replace it per-
forming the following procedure, and be
careful to avoid damaging other compo-
nents.
Replace the filter according to the main-
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tenance Schedule.
Filter replacement
2. With the glove box open, remove the
stoppers on both sides to allow the
1. Open the glove box and remove the
glove box hang freely on the hinges.
support rod.
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Maintenance
WIPER BLADES
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3. Remove the climate control air filter
4. Replace the climate control air filter.
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case pulling out the cover.
5. Reassemble in the reverse order of
Blade inspection
disassembly.
✽ NOTICE
Commercial hot waxes applied by auto-
✽ NOTICE
matic car washes have been known to
When replacing the climate control air
make the windshield difficult to clean.
filter install it according to the “AIR
FLOW” identification marks.
Otherwise, the system may produce
noise and the effectiveness of the filter
may be reduced.
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Maintenance
Contamination of either the windshield or
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the wiper blades with foreign matter can
Blade replacement
reduce the effectiveness of the wind-
When the wipers no longer clean ade-
shield wipers. Common sources of con-
quately, the blades may be worn or
tamination are insects, tree sap, and hot
cracked, and require replacement.
wax treatments used by some commer-
cial car washes. If the blades are not wip-
ing properly, clean both the window and
CAUTION
the blades with a good cleaner or mild
To prevent damage to the wiper
detergent, and rinse thoroughly with
arms or other components, do not
clean water.
attempt to move the wipers manual-
ly.
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CAUTION
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To prevent damage to the wiper
Front windshield wiper blade
blades, do not use gasoline,
CAUTION
Type A
kerosene, paint thinner, or other
The use of a non-specified wiper
1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the wiper
solvents on or near them.
blade could result in wiper malfunc-
blade assembly to expose the plastic
tion and failure.
locking clip.
CAUTION
Do not allow the wiper arm to fall
against the windshield, since it may
chip or crack the windshield.
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Maintenance
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Type B
2. Press the button and slide the blade
1. Raise the wiper arm.
assembly upward.
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. Compress the clip and slide the blade
assembly downward.
3. Lift it off the arm.
4. Install the blade assembly in the
reverse order of removal.
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Maintenance
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3. Install the blade assembly in the
Type C
2. Open the cover of the blade.
reverse order of removal.
1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the wiper
4. Return the wiper arm on the wind-
blade assembly to expose the plastic
shield.
locking clip.
CAUTION
Do not allow the wiper arm to fall
against the windshield, since it may
chip or crack the windshield.
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Maintenance
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3. Compress the clip behind the wiper
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2. Install the new blade assembly by
arm and lift it off the arm.
Rear window wiper blade
inserting the center part into the slot in
4. Install the blade assembly until it clicks
(if equipped)
the wiper arm until it clicks into place.
into place.
1. Raise the wiper arm and pull out the
3. Make sure the blade assembly is
5. Close the cover of blade.
wiper blade assembly.
installed firmly by trying to pull it slight-
ly.
6. Place back the wiper arm to the prop-
er position.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms or
other components, have an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer replace the wiper
blade.
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Maintenance
BATTERY
(Continued)
WARNING - Battery dangers
Always read the following
Wear eye protection when
instructions carefully when
charging or working near a
handling a battery.
battery. Always provide
ventilation when working in
Keep lighted cigarettes and
an enclosed space.
all other flames or sparks
away from the battery.
An inappropriately disposed
battery can be harmful to
Hydrogen, a highly com-
the environment and human
bustible gas, is always
present in battery cells and
health. Dispose the battery
may explode if ignited.
according to your local
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law(s) or regulation.
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Keep batteries out of the
reach of children because
•
When lifting a plastic-cased bat-
For best battery service
batteries contain highly
tery, excessive pressure on the
•
Keep the battery securely mounted.
corrosive SULFURIC ACID.
case may cause battery acid to
•
Keep the battery top clean and dry.
Do not allow battery acid to
leak, resulting in personal injury.
•
Keep the terminals and connections
contact your skin, eyes,
Lift with a battery carrier or with
clean, tight, and coated with petroleum
clothing or paint finish.
your hands on opposite corners.
jelly or terminal grease.
If any electrolyte gets into
•
Never attempt to recharge the
•
Rinse any spilled electrolyte from the
your eyes, flush your eyes
battery when the battery cables
battery immediately with a solution of
with clean water for at least
are connected.
water and baking soda.
15 minutes and get immedi-
•
The electrical ignition system
•
If the vehicle is not going to be used for
ate medical attention.
works with high voltage. Never
an extended time, disconnect the bat-
If electrolyte gets on your
touch these components with the
tery cables.
skin, thoroughly wash the
engine running or the ignition
contacted area. If you feel a
switched on.
pain or a burning sensa-
Failure to follow the above warn-
tion, get medical attention
ings can result in serious bodily
immediately.
injury or death.
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Maintenance
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(Continued)
CALIFORNIA PROPOSI-
Battery recharging
• Wear eye protection when check-
TION 65 WARNING
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,
ing the battery during charging.
Battery posts, terminals, and relat-
calcium-based battery.
• Disconnect the battery charger in
ed accessories contain lead and
•
If the battery becomes discharged in a
the following order.
lead compounds, chemicals known
short time (because, for example, the
1. Turn off the battery charger main
to the State of California to cause
headlights or interior lights were left on
switch.
cancer, birth defects and reproduc-
while the vehicle was not in use),
2. Unhook the negative clamp from
tive harm. Batteries also contain
recharge it by slow charging (trickle)
the negative battery terminal.
other chemicals known to the State
for 10 hours.
of California to cause cancer. Wash
3. Unhook the positive clamp from
•
If the battery gradually discharges
the positive battery terminal.
hands after handling.
because of high electric load while the
• Before performing maintenance or
vehicle is being used, recharge it at 20-
recharging the battery, turn off all
30A for two hours.
accessories and stop the engine.
CAUTION
• The negative battery cable must
If you connect unauthorized elec-
WARNING - Recharging
be removed first and installed last
tronic devices to the battery, the
battery
when the battery is disconnected.
battery may be discharged. Never
When recharging the battery,
use unauthorized devices.
observe the following precautions:
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• The battery must be removed from
Reset items
the vehicle and placed in an area
with good ventilation.
Items should be reset after the battery
• Do not allow cigarettes, sparks, or
has been discharged or the battery has
flame near the battery.
been disconnected.
• Watch the battery during charg-
• Auto up/down window (See section 4)
ing, and stop or reduce the charg-
• Sunroof (See section 4)
ing rate if the battery cells begin
• Trip computer (See section 4)
gassing (boiling) violently or if the
• Climate control system
temperature of the electrolyte of
(See section 4)
any cell exceeds 120°F (49°C).
• Clock (See section 4)
(Continued)
• Audio (See section 4)
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Maintenance
TIRES AND WHEELS
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Tire care
CAUTION
•
Underinflation also results in
For proper maintenance, safety, and
excessive wear, poor handling
maximum fuel economy, you must
and reduced fuel economy.
always maintain recommended tire
Wheel deformation also is
inflation pressures and stay within
possible. Keep your tire pres-
the load limits and weight distribution
sures at the proper levels. If a
recommended for your vehicle.
tire frequently needs refilling,
have it checked by an author-
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ized HYUNDAI dealer.
Recommended cold tire inflation
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•
Overinflation produces a
pressures
harsh ride, excessive wear at
All specifications
(sizes and pres-
All tire pressures
(including the
the center of the tire tread, and
sures) can be found on a label
spare) should be checked when the
a greater possibility of dam-
attached to the driver’s side center
tires are cold. “Cold Tires” means the
age from road hazards.
pillar.
vehicle has not been driven for at
least three hours or driven less than
1 mile (1.6 km).
WARNING - Tire underin-
Recommended pressures must be
flation
maintained for the best ride, top vehi-
Severe underinflation can lead
cle handling, and minimum tire wear.
to severe heat build-up, causing
blowouts, tread separation and
For recommended inflation pressure
refer to “Tire and wheels” in section
other tire failures that can result
in the loss of vehicle control
8.
leading to severe injury or
death. This risk is much higher
on hot days and when driving
for long periods at high speeds.
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Maintenance
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CAUTION
CAUTION - Tire pressure
Checking tire inflation pressure
•
Warm tires normally exceed
Always observe the following:
Check your tires once a month or
•
Check tire pressure when the
recommended cold tire pres-
more.
sures by 4 to 6 psi (28 to 41
tires are cold.
(After vehicle
Also, check the tire pressure of the
kPa). Do not release air from
has been parked for at least
spare tire.
warm tires to adjust the pres-
three hours or hasn't been
sure or the tires will be under-
driven more than 1 mile (1.6
inflated.
km) since startup.)
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How to check
•
Be sure to reinstall the tire
•
Check the pressure of your
Use a good quality gage to check tire
inflation valve caps. Without
spare tire each time you check
pressure. You can not tell if your tires
the valve cap, dirt or moisture
the pressure of other tires.
are properly inflated simply by look-
could get into the valve core
•
Never overload your vehicle.
ing at them. Radial tires may look
and cause air leakage. If a
Be careful not to overload a
properly inflated even when they're
valve cap is missing, install a
vehicle luggage rack if your
underinflated.
new one as soon as possible.
vehicle is equipped with one.
Check the tire's inflation pressure
•
Worn, old tires can cause acci-
when the tires are cold.
- "Cold"
dents. If your tread is badly
means your vehicle has been sitting
WARNING - Tire inflation
worn, or if your tires have
for at least three hours or driven no
Overinflation or underinflation
been damaged, replace them.
more than 1 mile (1.6 km).
can reduce tire life, adversely
affect vehicle handling, and
lead to sudden tire failure. This
could result in loss of vehicle
control and potential injury.
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