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Maintenance
OWNER MAINTENANCE Owner maintenance schedule The following lists are vehicle checks and
inspections that should be performed by
the owner or an Authorized Hyundai
Dealer at the frequencies indicated to
help ensure safe, dependable operation
of your vehicle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your dealer as
soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance Checks are
generally not covered by warranties and
you may be charged for labor, parts and
lubricants used.When you stop for fuel: Check the engine oil level.
 Check coolant level in coolant reser-
voir.
 Check the windshield washer fluid
level.
 Look for low or under-inflated tires.
While operating your vehicle: Note any changes in the sound of the
exhaust or any smell of exhaust fumes
in the vehicle.
 Check for vibrations in the steering
wheel. Notice any increased steering
effort or looseness in the steering
wheel, or change in its straight-ahead
position.
 Notice if your vehicle constantly turns
slightly or “pulls” to one side when trav-
eling on smooth, level roads.
 When stopping, listen and check for
unusual sounds, pulling to one side,
increased brake pedal travel or “hard-
to-push” brake pedal.
 If any slipping or changes in the oper-
ation of your transaxle occurs, check
the transaxle fluid level.
 Check automatic transaxle P (Park)
function.
 Check parking brake.
 Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle
(water dripping from the air condition-
ing system during or after use is nor-
mal).
At least monthly: Check coolant level in the coolant
recovery reservoir.
 Check the operation of all exterior
lights, including the stoplights, turn sig-
nals and hazard warning flashers.
 Check the inflation pressures of all
tires including the spare.At least twice a year 
(i.e., every Spring and Fall): Check radiator, heater and air condi-
tioning hoses for leaks or damage.
 Check windshield washer spray and
wiper operation. Clean wiper blades
with clean cloth dampened with wash-
er fluid.
 Check headlight alignment.
 Check muffler, exhaust pipes, shields
and clamps.
 Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear
and function.
 Check for worn tires and loose wheel
lug nuts.
WARNING 
Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level when the
engine is hot. Scalding hot coolant
and steam may blow out under
pressure. This could cause burns or
other serious injury. 

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Maintenance
ENGINE COMPARTMENT 
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1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Air cleaner
5. Fuse box
6. Negative battery terminal
7. Positive battery terminal
8. Auto transaxle oil dipstick
9. Radiator cap
10. Engine oil dipstick
11. Power steering fluid reservoir
12. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
* The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration. 

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Maintenance
ENGINE COOLANTThe high-pressure cooling system has a
reservoir filled with year-round antifreeze
coolant. The reservoir is filled at the fac-
tory.
Check the antifreeze protection and
coolant level at least once a year, at the
beginning of the winter season, and
before traveling to a colder climate.Checking the coolant level     
Check the condition and connections of
all cooling system hoses and heater
hoses. Replace any swollen or deterio-
rated hoses.
WARNING
- Removing
radiator cap
 Never attempt to remove the radi-
ator cap while the engine is oper-
ating or hot. Doing so might lead
to cooling system and engine
damage and could result in seri-
ous personal injury from escap-
ing hot coolant or steam.
(Continued)
(Continued)
 Turn the engine off and wait until
it cools down. Use extreme care
when removing the radiator cap.
Wrap a thick towel around it, and
turn it counterclockwise slowly to
the first stop. Step back while the
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 counterclockwise to
remove it.
 Even if the engine is not operat-
ing, do not remove the radiator
cap or the drain plug while the
engine and radiator are hot. Hot
coolant and steam may still blow
out under pressure, causing seri-
ous injury.
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Maintenance14 6The coolant level should be filled
between F and L marks on the side of the
coolant reservoir when the engine is
cool.
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
additions are required, see an Authorized
Hyundai Dealer for a cooling system
inspection.Have coolant changed by an Authorized
Hyundai Dealer according to the
Maintenance Schedule at the beginning
of this section.
 Use only soft (de-mineralized) water in
the coolant mixture.
 The engine in your vehicle has alu-
minum engine parts and must be pro-
tected by an ethylene-glycol-based
coolant to prevent corrosion and freez-
ing.
 DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol
coolant or mix them with the specified
coolant.
 Do not use a solution that contains
more than 60% antifreeze or less than
35% antifreeze, which would reduce
the effectiveness of the solution.
For mixture percentage, refer to the fol-
lowing table.
5°F (-15°C) 35 65
-13°F (-25°C) 40 60
-31°F (-35°C) 50 50
-49°F (-45°C) 60 40Ambient
TemperatureMixture Percentage (volume)
Coolant
SolutionWater
WARNING - 
Radiator cap
Do not remove the radiator cap
when the engine and radiator are
hot. Scalding hot coolant and steam
may blow out under pressure caus-
ing serious injury.
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CAUTION
Engine coolant can damage the fin-
ish of your car. If you spill engine
coolant on the car, wash it off thor-
oughly with clean water. 

Maintenance20 6LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS Checking the washer fluid level  The reservoir is translucent so that you
can check the level with a quick visual
inspection.
Check the fluid level in the washer fluid
reservoir and add fluid if necessary. Plain
water may be used if washer fluid is not
available. However, use washer solvent
with antifreeze characteristics in cold cli-
mates to prevent freezing.
Body lubrication  All moving points of the body, such as
door hinges, hood hinges, and locks,
should be lubricated each time the
engine oil is changed. Use a non-freez-
ing lubricant on locks during cold weath-
er.
Make sure the engine hood secondary
latch keeps the hood from opening when
the primary latch is released.
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
and can be flammable under cer-
tain circumstances. Do not allow
sparks or flame to contact the
washer fluid or the washer fluid
reservoir. Damage to the vehicle
or it's occupants could occur.
 Windshield washer fluid is poi-
sonous to humans and animals.
Do not drink and avoid contacting
windshield washer fluid. Serious
injury or death could occur.
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Maintenance
2. Evaporative emission control
(including ORVR: Onboard
Refueling Vapor  Recovery)
SystemThe Evaporative Emission Control
System is designed to prevent fuel
vapors from escaping into the atmos-
phere.
(The  ORVR system is designed to allow
the vapors from the fuel tank to be
loaded into a canister while refueling at
the gas station, preventing the escape of
fuel vapors into the atmosphere.)CanisterFuel vapors generated inside the fuel
tank are absorbed and stored in the
onboard canister. When the engine is
running, the fuel vapors absorbed in the
canister are drawn into the surge tank
through the purge control solenoid valve.Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV)The purge control solenoid valve is con-
trolled by the Engine Control Module
(ECM); when the engine coolant temper-
ature is low during idling, the PCSV clos-
es so that evaporated fuel is not taken
into the engine. After the engine warms-
up during ordinary driving, the PCSV
opens to introduce evaporated fuel to the
engine.
3. Exhaust emission control 
systemThe Exhaust Emission Control System is
a highly effective system which controls
exhaust emissions while maintaining
good vehicle performance.Vehicle modifications  This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification of your Hyundai could affect
its performance, safety or durability and
may even violate governmental safety
and emissions regulations.
In addition, damage or performance
problems resulting from any modification
may not be covered under warranty.Engine exhaust gas precautions (car-
bon monoxide)  Carbon monoxide can be present with
other exhaust fumes. Therefore, if you
smell exhaust fumes of any kind inside
your vehicle, have it inspected and
repaired immediately. If you ever sus-
pect exhaust fumes are coming into
your vehicle, drive it only with all the
windows fully open. Have your vehicle
checked and repaired immediately.
WARNING
- Exhaust
Engine exhaust gases contain car-
bon monoxide (CO). Though color-
less and odorless, it is dangerous
and could be lethal if inhaled.
Follow the instructions following to
avoid CO poisoning.
PROPOSITION 65 
WARNING
Engine exhaust and a wide variety
of automobile components and
parts, including components found
in the interior furnishings in a vehi-
cle, contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects and
reproductive harm. In addition, cer-
tain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component
wear contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. 

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Specifications
Inflation pressure  
psi (kPa)
Front Rear
225/70R16 6.5J×16 35 35
235/60R17 6.5J×17 (240) (240)
T135/90R17 4.0T×1760 60
(420) (420)
Full size tire
Compact
spare tireWheel lug nut torque lb•ft
 
65~79
(9~11 , 88~107)TIRES
ItemTire
sizeWheel size
CAPACITIESLubricant Volume Classification
5.49 US qt.
(5.2 l)
Automatic transaxle fluid11.52 US qt.
(10.9 l)
Power steering
1.06 US qt. (1.0 l)
PSF-3
Coolant 
9.09 US qt. (8.6 l)
Ethylene glycol base for aluminum radiator
Brake fluid0.7~0.8 US qt.
FMVSS116 DOT-3, DOT-4 or Equivalent
(0.7~0.8 l)
Fuel
21.1 US gal. (80 l)
-
Engine oil 
*1 (drain and refill)
(SAE 5W-20, 5W-30)
HYUNDAI GENUINE ATF SP-III, DIAMOND ATF SP-III, SK ATF SP-III or other
brands meeting the SP-III specification approved by Hyundai Motors Co.
*1Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the page 6-59. 

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Index
Door locks ···································································· 3-11
Central door lock switch  ·········································· 3-13
Child-protector rear door lock  ································· 3-15
Tailgate ····································································· 3-15
Driver position memory system  ·································· 3-57
Economical operation  ·················································· 4-29
Electronic stability control (ESC)  ······························· 4-22
Emergency starting  ························································ 5-4
Emission control system ·············································· 6-66
Engine compartment  ···················································· 6-11
Engine coolant  ····························································· 6-13
Engine exhaust can be dangerous!  ································ 4-2
Engine oil ····································································· 6-12
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items  ··············· 6-7
Fuel filler lid  ································································ 3-30
Fuel requirements  ·························································· 1-2
Fuses ············································································ 6-26
Gauges ······································································· 3-110
Engine temperature gauge ······································ 3-109
Fuel gauge  ······························································ 3-112
Instrument panel illumination  ································ 3-112 
Odometer/Trip odometer  ········································ 3-110Speedometer ··························································· 3-110
Tachometer ····························································· 3-111
Good braking practices ················································ 4-28
Hazard warning flasher  ············································· 3-137
Homelink® wireless control system  ························· 3-169
Hood ············································································ 3-29
Horn ··········································································· 3-135
How to use this manual  ················································· 1-2
If the engine overheats  ·················································· 5-6
If the engine will not start  ············································· 5-3
If you have a flat tire  ··················································· 5-12
Carrying a flat tire  ···················································· 5-19
Changing tires  ·························································· 5-15
Removing the spare tire  ··········································· 5-12
Storing the spare tire  ················································ 5-13
Important - use of compact spare tire  ······················ 5-14
Immobilizer system  ······················································· 3-9
In case of an emergency while driving····························5-2
Instrument cluster  ······················································ 3-109
Instrument panel overview  ············································ 2-3
Interior features  ························································· 3-175
Ashtray ··································································· 3-176
Cigarette lighter ······················································ 3-175
Clothes hanger ························································ 3-178
Cup holder  ······························································ 3-176EFG
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