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Hyundai Santa Fe Sport (2018 year). Instruction - part 31

Maintenance

Changing the coolant

Have coolant changed by an author-

ized HYUNDAI dealer according to

the Maintenance Schedule at the

beginning of this section.

CAUTION

Put a thick cloth or fabric

around the radiator cap before

refilling the coolant in order to

prevent the coolant from over-

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flowing into engine parts such

as generator.

WARNING

Radiator cap

WARNING - Coolant

• Do not use radiator coolant or

antifreeze in the washer fluid

Do not remove the radiator cap

reservoir.

when the engine and radiator

• Radiator coolant can severely

are hot. Scalding hot coolant

obscure visibility

when

and steam may blow out under

sprayed on the windshield

pressure causing serious

and may cause loss of vehicle

injury.

control or damage to paint

and body trim.

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Maintenance

BRAKE FLUID

Checking the brake fluid level

Before removing the reservoir cap

Never mix different types of fluid.

and adding brake fluid, clean the

area around the reservoir cap thor-

WARNING - Loss of

oughly to prevent brake fluid contam-

brake fluid

ination.

In the event the brake system

If the level is low, add fluid to the

requires frequent additions of

MAX level. The level will fall with

fluid, the vehicle should be

accumulated mileage. This is a nor-

inspected by an authorized

mal condition associated with the

HYUNDAI dealer.

wear of the brake linings. If the fluid

level is excessively low, have the

brake system checked by an author-

ized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Check the fluid level in the reservoir

Use only the specified brake fluid.

periodically. The fluid level should be

(Refer to “Recommended lubricants

between MAX and MIN marks on the

and capacities” in section 8.)

side of the reservoir.

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Maintenance

WARNING - Brake fluid

CAUTION

When changing and adding

Do not allow brake fluid to con-

brake fluid, handle it carefully.

tact the vehicle's body paint, as

paint damage will result. Brake

Do not let it come in contact

fluid, which has been exposed

with your eyes. If brake fluid

to open air for an extended time

should come in contact with

should never be used as its

your eyes, immediately flush

quality cannot be guaranteed. It

them with a large quantity of

should be disposed of properly.

fresh tap water. Have your eyes

Do not put in the wrong type of

examined by a doctor as soon

fluid. A few drops of mineral-

as possible.

based oil, such as engine oil, in

your brake system can damage

brake system parts.

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Maintenance

WASHER FLUID

PARKING BRAKE

Checking the washer fluid

Checking the parking brake

level

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

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of alcohol and can be flamma-

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Check whether the stroke is within

ble under certain circum-

The reservoir is translucent so that

specification when the parking brake

stances. Do not allow sparks

you can check the level with a quick

pedal is depressed with 66 lb (30 kg,

or flame to contact the washer

visual inspection.

294 N) of force. Also, the parking

fluid or the washer fluid reser-

brake alone should securely hold the

Check the fluid level in the washer

voir. Damage to the vehicle or

vehicle on a fairly steep grade. If the

fluid reservoir and add fluid if neces-

occupants could occur.

stroke is more or less than specified,

sary. Plain water may be used if

•

Windshield washer fluid is

have the parking brake adjusted by

washer fluid is not available.

poisonous to humans and

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

However, use washer solvent with

animals. Do not drink and

antifreeze characteristics in cold cli-

avoid contacting windshield

Stroke : 8~9 notch

mates to prevent freezing.

washer fluid. Serious injury or

death could occur.

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Maintenance

AIR CLEANER

Filter replacement

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1. Loosen the air cleaner cover

2. Wipe the inside of the air cleaner.

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attaching clips and open the cover.

3. Lift the air cleaner cover and pull

It must be replaced when necessary,

the air cleaner filter cover.

and should not be washed.

4. Pull the air cleaner to replace.

You can clean the filter when inspect-

ing the air cleaner element.

5. Lock the cover with the cover

attaching clips.

Clean the filter by using compressed

air.

6. Verify that the air cleaner cover is

properly attached at all four corners

and sealing against air cleaner.

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Maintenance

CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER

Filter inspection

Filter replacement

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 fre-

quently and replaced earlier. When

you, the owner, replace the climate

control air filter, replace it performing

the following procedure, and be care-

ful to avoid damaging other compo-

nents.

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Replace the filter according to the

maintenance Schedule.

2. With the glove box open, remove

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the stoppers on both sides.

1. Open the glove box and remove

the support strap (1).

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Maintenance

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3. Remove the climate control air fil-

4. Replace the climate control air fil-

ter case by pulling out both sides

ter.

of the cover.

5. Reassemble in the reverse order

of disassembly.

✽ NOTICE

Install a new climate control air fil-

ter in the correct direction with the

arrow symbol

(↓) facing down-

wards.

Otherwise, the climate control

effects may decrease, possibly with a

noise.

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Maintenance

WIPER BLADES

Blade inspection

Contamination of either the wind-

Blade replacement

shield or the wiper blades with for-

When the wipers no longer clean

eign matter can reduce the effective-

adequately, the blades may be worn

ness of the windshield wipers.

or cracked, and require replacement.

Common sources of contamination

are insects, tree sap, and hot wax

treatments used by some commer-

CAUTION

cial car washes. If the blades are not

To prevent damage to the wiper

wiping properly, clean both the win-

arms or other components, do

dow and the blades with a good

not attempt to move the wipers

cleaner or mild detergent, and rinse

manually.

thoroughly with clean water.

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CAUTION

CAUTION

✽ NOTICE

To prevent damage to the wiper

The use of a non-specified

blades, do not use gasoline,

Commercial hot waxes applied by

wiper blade could result in

kerosene, paint thinner, or other

automatic car washes have been

wiper malfunction and failure.

solvents on or near them.

known to make the windshield diffi-

cult to clean.

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Maintenance

Front windshield wiper blade

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2. Compress the clip and slide the

3. Lift it off the arm.

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blade assembly downward.

4. Install the blade assembly in the

1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the

reverse order of removal.

wiper blade assembly to expose

the plastic 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

Rear window wiper blade

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2. Install the new blade assembly by

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inserting the center part into the

1. Raise the wiper arm and pull out

slot in the wiper arm until it clicks

the wiper blade assembly.

into place.

3. Make sure the blade assembly is

installed firmly by trying to pull it

slightly.

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

For best battery service

(Continued)

WARNING - Battery

If any electrolyte gets

dangers

into your eyes, flush

Always read the follow-

your eyes with clean

ing instructions carefully

water for at least 15 min-

when handling a battery.

utes and get immediate

Keep lighted cigarettes

medical attention.

and all other flames or

If electrolyte gets on

sparks away from the

your skin, thoroughly

battery.

wash the contacted area.

Hydrogen, a highly com-

If you feel a pain or a

bustible gas, is always

burning sensation, get

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present in battery cells

medical attention imme-

and may explode if ignit-

diately.

•

Keep the battery securely mount-

ed.

ed.

Wear eye protection

Keep batteries out of the

when charging or work-

•

Keep the battery top clean and dry.

reach

of

children

ing near a battery.

•

Keep the terminals and connec-

because batteries con-

Always provide ventila-

tions clean, tight, and coated with

tain highly corrosive

tion when working in an

petroleum jelly or terminal grease.

SULFURIC ACID. Do not

enclosed space.

•

Rinse any spilled electrolyte from

allow battery acid to

An inappropriately dis-

the battery immediately with a

contact your skin, eyes,

posed battery can be

solution of water and baking soda.

clothing or paint finish.

harmful to the environ-

•

If the vehicle is not going to be

(Continued)

ment and human health.

used for an extended time, discon-

Dispose the battery

nect the battery cables.

according to your local

law(s) or regulation.

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Maintenance

Battery recharging

(Continued)

CALIFORNIA PROPO-

Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,

• When lifting a plastic-cased

SITION 65 WARNING

calcium-based battery.

battery, excessive pressure

Battery posts, terminals, and

on the case may cause battery

•

If the battery becomes discharged

related accessories contain

acid to leak, resulting in per-

in a short time (because, for exam-

lead and lead compounds,

sonal injury. Lift with a battery

ple, the headlights or interior lights

chemicals known to the State of

carrier or with your hands on

were left on while the vehicle was

California to cause cancer, birth

opposite corners.

not in use), recharge it by slow

defects, and reproductive harm.

charging (trickle) for 10 hours.

• Never attempt to recharge the

Batteries also contain other

battery when the battery

chemicals known to the State of

•

If the battery gradually discharges

cables are connected.

because of high electric load while

California to cause cancer.

• The electrical ignition system

Wash hands after handling.

the vehicle is being used, recharge

it at 20-30A for two hours.

works with high voltage.

Never touch these compo-

nents with the engine running

CAUTION

or the ignition switched on.

• Always charge the battery

Failure to follow the above

fully to prevent battery case

warnings can result in serious

damage in low temperature

bodily injury or death.

area.

• If you connect unauthorized

electronic devices to the bat-

tery, the battery may dis-

charge. Never use unautho-

rized devices.

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Maintenance

Reset items

(Continued)

WARNING - Recharging

Items should be reset after the bat-

•

Disconnect the battery charg-

battery

tery has been discharged or the bat-

er in the following order.

When recharging the battery,

tery has been disconnected.

observe the following precau-

1. Turn off the battery charger

•

Auto up/down window

tions:

main switch.

(See section 4)

•

The battery must be removed

2. Unhook the negative clamp

•

Sunroof (See section 4)

from the negative battery

from the vehicle and placed in

terminal.

•

Trip computer (See section 4)

an area with good ventilation.

3. Unhook the positive clamp

•

Climate control system

•

Do not allow cigarettes, sparks,

from the positive battery

(See section 4)

or flame near the battery.

terminal.

•

Watch the battery during

•

Clock (See section 4)

charging, and stop or reduce

•

Before performing mainte-

•

Audio (See section 4)

the charging rate if the battery

nance or recharging the bat-

cells begin gassing (boiling)

tery, turn off all accessories

violently or if the temperature

and stop the engine.

of the electrolyte of any cell

•

The negative battery cable

exceeds 120°F (49°C).

must be removed first and

installed last when the battery

•

Wear eye protection when

checking the battery during

is disconnected.

charging.

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Maintenance

TIRES AND WHEELS

Tire care

CAUTION

For proper maintenance, safety, and

•

Underinflation also results in

maximum fuel economy, you must

excessive wear, poor handling

always maintain recommended tire

and reduced fuel economy.

inflation pressures and stay within

Wheel deformation also is

the load limits and weight distribution

possible. Keep your tire pres-

recommended for your vehicle.

sures at the proper levels. If a

tire frequently needs refilling,

Recommended cold tire

have it checked by an author-

inflation pressures

ized HYUNDAI dealer.

All tire pressures

(including the

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•

Overinflation produces a

spare) should be checked when the

All specifications

(sizes and pres-

harsh ride, excessive wear at

tires are cold. “Cold Tires” means the

sures) can be found on a label

the center of the tire tread, and

vehicle has not been driven for at

attached to the vehicle.

a greater possibility of dam-

least three hours or driven less than

age from road hazards.

1 mile (1.6 km).

WARNING - Tire under-

Recommended pressures must be

inflation

maintained for the best ride, top vehi-

Severe underinflation

(10 psi

cle handling, and minimum tire wear.

(70 kPa) or more) can lead to

For recommended inflation pressure

severe heat build-up, causing

refer to “Tire and wheels” in section 8.

blowouts, tread separation and

other tire failures that can result

in the loss of vehicle control

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

Checking tire inflation

CAUTION

CAUTION - Tire pressure

pressure

•

Warm tires normally exceed

Always observe the following:

Check your tires once a month or

recommended cold tire pres-

•

Check tire pressure when the

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.)

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

ing at them. Radial tires may look

•

Never overload your vehicle.

and cause air leakage. If a

Be careful not to overload a

properly inflated even when they're

valve cap is missing, install a

underinflated.

vehicle luggage rack if your

new one as soon as possible.

vehicle is equipped with one.

Check the tire's inflation pressure

when the tires are cold.

- "Cold"

•

Worn, old tires can cause acci-

dents. If your tread is badly

means your vehicle has been sitting

WARNING - Tire

for at least three hours or driven no

worn, or if your tires have

inflation

more than 1 mile (1.6 km).

been damaged, replace them.

Overinflation or underinflation

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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Maintenance

Remove the valve cap from the tire

Tire rotation

valve stem. Press the tire gauge firm-

WARNING

To equalize tread wear, it is recom-

ly onto the valve to get a pressure

•

Inspect your tires frequently

mended that the tires be rotated

measurement. If the cold tire inflation

for proper inflation as well as

every 7,500 miles

(12,000 km) or

pressure matches the recommended

wear and damage. Always use

sooner if irregular wear develops.

pressure on the tire and loading

a tire pressure gauge.

information label, no further adjust-

During rotation, check the tires for

•

Tires with too much or too little

correct balance.

ment is necessary. If the pressure is

pressure wear unevenly caus-

low, add air until you reach the rec-

When rotating tires, check for uneven

ing poor handling, loss of vehi-

ommended amount.

wear and damage. Abnormal wear is

cle control, and sudden tire

If you overfill the tire, release air by

usually caused by incorrect tire pres-

failure leading to accidents,

sure, improper wheel alignment, out-

pushing on the metal stem in the cen-

injuries, and even death. The

ter of the tire valve. Recheck the tire

of-balance wheels, severe braking or

recommended cold tire pres-

severe cornering. Look for bumps or

pressure with the tire gauge. Be sure

sure for your vehicle can be

to put the valve caps back on the

bulges in the tread or side of tire.

found in this manual and on

Replace the tire if you find either of

valve stems. They help prevent leaks

the tire label located on the dri-

by keeping out dirt and moisture.

these conditions. Replace the tire if

ver's side center pillar.

fabric or cord is visible. After rotation,

•

Worn tires can cause acci-

be sure to bring the front and rear tire

dents. Replace tires that are

pressures to specification and check

worn, show uneven wear, or

lug nut tightness.

are damaged.

Refer to “Tire and wheels” in section 8.

•

Remember to check the pres-

sure of your spare tire.

HYUNDAI recommends that

you check the spare every time

you check the pressure of the

other tires on your vehicle.

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