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6CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL
G030A02O-GAT Recommended Oil Petrol Engine Engine oil is essential to the perfor-
mance and service of the engine. It is suggested that you check the oil level at least once a week in normal use and more often if you are on a trip or drivingin severe conditions.
The engine oil quality should meet the
following classification.
API SJ, SL or ABOVE, ILSAC GF-3 or ABOVE G030B01JM
MAINTENANCE PRECAU- TIONS
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G020D01TG-DAT Improper or incomplete service may
result in problems. This section gives instructions only for the maintenanceitems that are easy to perform.
Several procedures should be done by
an authorised Hyundai dealer.
NOTE: Improper owner maintenance dur-
ing the warranty period may affect warranty coverage. WARNING:
o Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous. You can be seriously injured whileperforming some maintenance procedures. If you lack sufficient knowledge and experience or theproper tools and equipment to do the work, have it done by an authorised Hyundai dealer.
o Working under the bonnet with the engine running is dangerous.It becomes even more dangerouswhen you wear jewelry or loose clothing. These can become en- tangled in moving parts and re-sult ininjury. Therefore, if you must run the engine while work- ing under the bonnet, make cer-tain that you remove all jewelry (especially rings, bracelets, watches, and necklaces) and allneckties, scarves, and similar loose clothing before getting near the engine or cooling fans.
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NOTE:
o For good fuel economy, SAE 5W- 20 (5W-30), ILSAC GF-3 engine oil is preferred regardless of regional option and engine variation.
o If SAE 5W-20, ILSAC GF-3 engine oil is not available, secondaryrecommended engine oil for cor- responding temperature rangecan be used. G030B02CM-DAT
Recommened Oil Diesel Engine The engine oil quality should meet the following classification:
API Class ACEA ClassEngine
With C.P.F* 2
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C3
Class
Without C.P.F*
2
CH4 or ABOVE B4
V.G.T* 1
* 1
V.G.T - Variable Geometry Turbocharger
* 2
C.P.F - Catalyzed Particulate Filter
OCM055020L-D
Engine oil is essential to the perfor-
mance and service of the engine.
It is suggested that you check the oil
level every 500km or before starting a long trip and more often if you are on a trip or driving in severe conditions. NOTE: SAE 0W-30 oil is for extra cold zone and to be restricted by driving con- dition and dealing area. (Especially, not recommended for sustained high loaded & high speed operation.)
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G030C02JM-GAT To Check the Oil Level
WARNING:
Be very careful not to touch the
radiator hose when checking the engine oil as it may be hot enough to burn you.
Before checking the oil, warm up theengine to the normal operating tem- perature and be sure your car is parked on level ground. Turn the engine off.
Diesel Engine OCM055002
Petrol Engine
OCM055002LWait about five minutes, then remove
the dipstick, wipe it off, fully reinsert the dipstick and withdraw it again. Then note the highest level the oil has reached on the dipstick. It should bebetween the upper ("F") and lower ("L") range.
OCM055003
OCM055003L
Petrol Engine
Diesel Engine
G030D02CM-DAT
Adding Oil
If the oil level is close to or below the
"L" mark, add oil until it reaches the "F" mark. To add oil:
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CHECKING THE ENGINE COOLANT
G050A01CM-DAT
WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. When the engineis hot, the engine coolant is under pressure and may erupt through the opening if the cap is removed. Youcould be seriously burned if you do not observe this precaution. Do not remove the radiator cap until theradiator is cool to touch.
WARNING:
Used motor oil may cause irritation or cancer of the skin if left in contact with the skin for prolonged periods of time. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water as soon as possible after handling used oil.
CAUTION:
Slowly pour the recommended oil
using by a funnel. Do not overfill not to damage engine.
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WARNING:
Be very careful not to touch the radiator hose when adding the en- gine oil as it may be hot enough toburn you.
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o Engine coolant can damage the finish of your car. If you spill engine coolant on the car, wash it off thoroughly with clean water.
o The engine in your vehicle has aluminum engine parts and must be protected by an ethylene-gly-col base coolant to prevent corro- sion and freezing. And, do not use the hard (tap) water. The hard water can cause engine damage from corrosion, overheating or freezing.
1. Remove the oil filler cap by turning
it counterclockwise.
2. Add oil, then check the level again. Do not overfill.
3. Replace the cap by turning it clock- wise.
NOTE: It is recommended that the engine
oil and oil filter should be changed by an authorised Hyundai dealer.
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Ambient
temperature °C (°F)
-15 (5)
-25 (-13) -35 (-31)-45 (-49) Engine coolant concentration
Antifreezesolution
Water
65% 60%50%40%
35%40%50%60%
G050C01CM-AAT
To Check the Coolant Level
The coolant level can be seen on the
side of the plastic coolant reservoir.
G050B01A-AAT Recommended Engine Coolant Use a high quality ethylene-glycol cool- ant in a 50/50 mix with water. The engine coolant should be compatiblewith aluminum engine parts. Additional corrosion inhibitors or additives should not be used. The cooling system mustbe maintained with the correct concen- tration and type of engine coolant to prevent freezing and corrosion. Neverallow the concentration of antifreeze to exceed the 60% level or go below the 35% level, otherwise damage to thecooling system may result. For proper concentration when adding or replac- ing the engine coolant, refer to thefollowing table.
NOTE: It is recommended that the engine coolant should be changed by anauthorised Hyundai dealer.
OCM055004
Diesel Engine
OCM055004L
Petrol Engine
The level of the coolant should be between the "L" and "F" lines on thereservoir when the engine is cool. If the level is below the "L" mark, add coolant to bring it up between "L" and"F". If the level is low, inspect for coolant leaks and recheck the fluid level frequently. If the level drops again,visit your Hyundai dealer for an in- spection and diagnosis of the reason.
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FILLING THE WASHER RESERVOIR
G090A01CM-DAT The washer fluid reservoir supplies
fluid to the windshield washer system. A good quality washer fluid should beused to fill the washer reservoir. The fluid level should be checked more frequently during inclement weather orwhenever the washer system is in frequent use. The capacity of the washer reservoir is 4.6 litres.
2. Pull up the wiper blade until you
hear an audible "click" to engage in the end of the wiper arm.
NOTE: Do not allow the wiper arm to fall against the windshield. HHR5051
OCM055028LCAUTION:
o Radiator anti-freeze (engine cool- ant) should not be used in the washer system because it willdamage the car's finish.
o The washer should not be oper-
ated if the washer reservoir isempty. This can damage the washer fluid pump.
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WARNING:
o Windshield washer fluid agents contain some amounts of alcohol and can be flammable under cer-tain circumstances. Do not allow sparks of flame to contact the washer fluid or the washer fluidreservoir. Damage to the vehicle or its occupants could occur.
o Windshield washer fluid is poi- sonous to humans and animals. Do not drink windshield washerfluid. Serious injury or death could occur.
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G110C01CM-GAT Transaxle Fluid Capacity See page 9-4.
WARNING:
The transaxle fluid level should be checked when the engine is at nor-mal operating temperature. This means that the engine, radiator, exhaust system etc., are very hot.Exercise great care not to burn your- self during this procedure.
G110B04A-AAT
Recommended Fluid
Your Hyundai automatic transaxle is specially designed to operate with Hyundai Genuine ATF SP-III, DIA- MOND ATF SP-III, SK ATF SP-III orother brands approved by Hyundai Motor Co., Damage caused by a nonspecified fluid is not covered byyour new vehicle limited warranty.
CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE FLUID (AUTOMATIC)
G110A02E-AAT Transaxle fluid in the automatic transaxle should be changed at those intervals specified in the vehicle main-tenance schedule in Section 5. NOTE: Automatic transaxle fluid is a red in color. As driving distance increases, the fluid color turns darkish redgradually. It is a normal condition and you should not judge the need to replace based upon the changingcolor.You must replace the automatictransaxle fluid in accordance withintervals specified in the vehicle maintenance schedule in section 5.
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G110D02CM-DAT
To Check the Transaxle Fluid Level Keep the vehicle on level ground with
the parking brake applied and check the fluid level according to the follow- ing procedure.
1. Place the shift lever in N(neutral)
position and confirm the engine is running at normal idle speed.
2. After the transaxle is warmed up
sufficiently [fluid temperature70~80°C (158~176°F)], for example by 10 minutes usual driving, move the shift lever through all positionsthen place the shift lever in N(neutral) or P(park) position.
The automatic transaxle fluid levelshould be checked regularly.
OCM055006 3. Confirm if the fluid level is in the
“75°C” range on the level gauge. If the fluid level is lower, add the specified fluid from the fill hole. Ifthe fluid level is higher, drain the fluid from the drain hole.
4. If the fluid level is checked in cold condition[fluid temperature 20~30°C (68~86°F)], add the fluid to the “25°C”line and then recheck the fluid level according to the above step 2.
Fluid level should be within 75°C range
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