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Hyundai Santa Fe XL (2019 year). Instruction - part 28

Maintenance

Automatic transaxle fluid

Brake hoses and lines

CAUTION

(if equipped)

Visually check for proper installation,

The use of a non-specified fluid

Automatic transaxle fluid should not

chafing, cracks, deterioration and

could result in transaxle mal-

be checked under normal usage

any leakage. Replace any deteriorat-

function and failure.

conditions.

ed or damaged parts immediately.

Use only specified automatic

But in severe conditions, the fluid

transaxle fluid.

(Refer to

should be changed at an authorized

Brake fluid

"Recommended lubricants and

HYUNDAI dealer in accordance to

capacities" in section 8.)

Check brake fluid level in the brake

the scheduled maintenance at the

fluid reservoir. The level should be

beginning of this chapter.

between "MIN" and "MAX" marks on

the side of the reservoir. Use only

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hydraulic brake fluid conforming to

Automatic transaxle fluid color is

DOT 3 or DOT 4 specification.

basically red.

As the vehicle is driven, the auto-

matic transaxle fluid will begin to

look darker.

It is normal condition and you

should not judge the need to replace

the fluid based upon the changed

color.

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Maintenance

ENGINE OIL

Checking the engine oil level

WARNING - Radiator

hose

Be very careful not to touch the

radiator hose when checking or

adding the engine oil as it may

be hot enough to burn you.

5. Pull the dipstick out again and

check the level. The level should

be between F and L.

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If it is near or at L, add enough oil to

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CAUTION

bring the level to F. Do not overfill.

1. Be sure the vehicle is on level

• Do not overfill with engine oil.

ground.

Engine damage may result.

Use a funnel to help prevent oil

2. Start the engine and allow it to

from being spilled on engine com-

• Do not spill engine oil, when

reach normal operating tempera-

adding or changing engine oil.

ponents.

ture.

If you spill engine oil on the

3. Turn the engine off and wait for a

engine room, wipe it off imme-

Use only the specified engine oil.

few minutes (about 5 minutes) for

diately.

(Refer to "Recommended lubricants

the oil to return to the oil pan.

and capacities" in section 8.)

4. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean,

and re-insert it fully.

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Maintenance

Changing the engine oil and

filter

CALIFORNIA PROPO-

SITION 65 WARNING

Engine oil contains chemicals

known to the State of California

to cause cancer, birth defects,

and reproductive harm.

Used engine oil may cause irri-

tation or cancer of the skin if

left in contact with the skin for

prolonged periods of time. Used

engine oil contains chemicals

that have caused cancer in lab-

oratory animals. Always protect

your skin by washing your

Have engine oil and filter changed by

hands thoroughly with soap

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer

and warm water as soon as pos-

according to the Maintenance

sible after handling used oil.

Schedule at the beginning of this

section.

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Maintenance

ENGINE COOLANT

The high-pressure cooling system

(Continued)

has a reservoir filled with year-round

WARNING

antifreeze coolant. The reservoir is

•

Turn the engine off and wait

The electric motor

filled at the factory.

until it cools down. Use

(cooling fan) is con-

extreme care when removing

Check the antifreeze protection and

trolled by engine

the radiator cap. Wrap a thick

coolant concentration level at least

coolant temperature,

towel around it, and turn it

once a year, at the beginning of the

refrigerant pressure

counterclockwise slowly to

winter season, and before traveling

and vehicle speed. It may some-

the first stop. Step back while

to a colder climate.

times operate even when the

the pressure is released from

engine is not running. Use

the cooling system.

extreme caution when working

Checking the coolant level

When you are sure all the

near the blades of the cooling

pressure has been released,

fan so that you are not injured

press down on the cap, using

by a rotating fan blades. As the

WARNING

a thick towel, and continue

engine coolant temperature

Removing radiator

turning counterclockwise to

decreases, the electric motor

cap

remove it.

will automatically shut off. This

•

Even if the engine is not oper-

is a normal condition.

ating, do not remove the radi-

If your vehicle is equipped with

ator cap or the drain plug

GDI, the electric motor (cooling

•

Never attempt to remove the

while the engine and radiator

fan) may operate until you dis-

radiator cap while the engine

are hot. Hot coolant and

connect the negative battery

is operating or hot. Doing so

steam may still blow out

cable.

might lead to cooling system

under pressure, causing seri-

and engine damage and could

ous injury.

result in serious personal

injury from escaping hot

coolant or steam.

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Maintenance

Recommended engine coolant

For mixture percentage, refer to the

following table.

•

When adding coolant, use only

deionized water for your vehicle

Mixture Percentage

and never mix hard water in the

Ambient

(volume)

coolant filled at the factory. An

Temperature

Antifreeze

Water

improper coolant mixture can

result in serious malfunction or

5°F (-15°C)

35

65

engine damage.

-13°F (-25°C)

40

60

•

The engine in your vehicle has alu-

-31°F (-35°C)

50

50

minum engine parts and must be

protected by an ethylene-glycol-

-49°F (-45°C)

60

40

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based coolant to prevent corrosion

Check the condition and connections

and freezing.

of all cooling system hoses and

•

DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol

heater hoses. Replace any swollen

coolant or mix them with the spec-

or deteriorated hoses.

ified coolant.

The coolant level should be filled

•

Do not use a solution that contains

between F (MAX) and L (MIN) marks

more than 60% antifreeze or less

on the side of the coolant reservoir

than 35% antifreeze, which would

when the engine is cool.

reduce the effectiveness of the

If the coolant level is low, add enough

solution.

distilled (deionized) water. Bring the

level to F (MAX), but do not overfill.

If frequent coolant refill is required,

see an authorized HYUNDAI dealer

for a cooling system inspection.

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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

the recommended specification

stances. Do not allow sparks

you can check the level with a quick

when the parking brake pedal is fully

or flame to contact the washer

visual inspection.

engaged. When engaged, the park-

fluid or the washer fluid reser-

ing brake alone should hold the vehi-

Check the fluid level in the washer

voir. Damage to the vehicle or

cle securely. If the stroke is more or

fluid reservoir and add fluid if neces-

occupants could occur.

less than specified, have the parking

sary. Plain water may be used if

•

Windshield washer fluid is

brake adjusted by an authorized

washer fluid is not available.

poisonous to humans and

HYUNDAI dealer.

However, use washer solvent with

animals. Do not drink and

antifreeze characteristics in cold cli-

avoid contacting windshield

Stroke : 8~9 notches

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 (1) 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

Replace the filter according to the

Maintenance Schedule.

If the vehicle is operated in extreme-

ly dusty or sandy areas, replace the

element more often than the usual

recommended intervals.

(Refer to

"Maintenance under severe usage

conditions" in this section.)

CAUTION

• Do not drive with the air clean-

er removed; this will result in

excessive engine wear.

• When removing the air cleaner

filter, be careful that dust or

dirt 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)

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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