2012 Hyundai Elantra oil temperature

Driving your vehicle
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Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant
Your vehicle is delivered with high quality
ethylene glycol coolant in the cooling
system. It is the only type of coolant that
should be used because it helps prevent
corrosion in the cooling system, lubri-
cates the water pump and prevents
freezing. Be sure to replace or replenish
your coolant in accordance with themaintenance schedule in section 7.
Before winter, have your coolant tested toassure that its freezing point is sufficient
for the temperatures anticipated during
the winter.
Check battery and cables
Winter puts additional burdens on the
battery system. Visually inspect the bat-
tery and cables as described in section
7. The level of charge in your battery can
be checked by an authorised HYUNDAI
dealer. Change to "winter weight" oil if
necessary In some climates it is recommended that
a lower viscosity "winter weight" oil be
used during cold weather. See section 8
for recommendations. If you aren't sure
what weight oil you should use, consult
an authorised HYUNDAI dealer.
Check spark plugs and ignition system
Inspect your spark plugs as described in
section 7 and replace them if necessary.
Also check all ignition wiring and compo-
nents to be sure they are not cracked,
worn or damaged in any way.
WARNING
- Tyre chains
The use of chains may adversely affect vehicle handling.
Do not exceed 30 km/h (20 mph) or the chain manufacturer’s rec-
ommended speed limit, whichev-
er is lower.
Drive carefully and avoid bumps, holes, sharp turns, and other
road hazards, which may cause
the vehicle to bounce.
Avoid sharp turns or locked- wheel braking.
CAUTION
Chains that are the wrong size or
improperly installed can damage
your vehicle's brake lines, sus-pension, body and wheels.
Stop driving and retighten the chains any time you hear themhitting the vehicle.

Maintenance
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ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil level
1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature.
3. Turn the engine off and wait for a few minutes (about 5 minutes) for the oil to
return to the oil pan.
4. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean, and reinsert it fully. 5. Pull the dipstick out again and check
the level. The level should be between
F (Full) and L (Low).
If it is near or at L (Low), add enough oil
to bring the level to F (Full).Do not over-
fill.
Use a funnel to help prevent oil from being spilled on engine components.
Use only the specified engine oil. (Refer
to “Recommended lubricants and capac-ities” in section 8.)
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.
CAUTION
Do not overfill the engine oil. It may damage the engine.
CAUTION
Do not spill engine oil, when adding or changing engine oil. If you dropthe engine oil on the engine room,
wipe it off immediately.
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Maintenance
Battery recharging
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,
calcium-based battery.
If the battery becomes discharged in ashort time (because, for example, the
headlights or interior lights were left on
whilst the vehicle was not in use),
recharge it by slow charging (trickle)
for 10 hours.
If the battery gradually discharges because of high electric load whilst the
vehicle is being used, recharge it at 20-
30A for two hours.(Continued)
When lifting a plastic-cased bat-tery, excessive pressure on the
case may cause battery acid to
leak, resulting in personal injury.
Lift with a battery carrier or with
your hands on opposite corners.
Never attempt to recharge the battery when the battery cablesare connected.
The electrical ignition system works with high voltage. Never
touch these components with theengine running or the ignition
switched on.
Failure to follow the above warn-
ings can result in serious bodily
injury or death.WARNING - Recharging
battery
When recharging the battery,
observe the following precautions:
The battery must be removed from the vehicle and placed in an area with good ventilation.
Do not allow cigarettes, sparks, or flame near the battery.
Watch the battery during charg- ing, and stop or reduce the charg-
ing rate if the battery cells begin
gassing (boiling) violently or if
the temperature of the electrolyte
of any cell exceeds 49°C (120°F).
Wear eye protection when check- ing the battery during charging.
Disconnect the battery charger in the following order.
1. Turn off the battery charger main switch.
2. Unhook the negative clamp from the negative battery terminal.
3. Unhook the positive clamp from the positive battery terminal.
CAUTION
If you connect unauthorised elec-
tronic devices to the battery, thebattery may be discharged. Never use unauthorised devices.

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Specifications & Consumer information
Recommended SAE viscosity
number Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has an
effect on fuel economy and cold weather
operating (engine start and engine oil
flowability). Lower viscosity engine oils
can provide better fuel economy and cold
weather performance, however, higher
viscosity engine oils are required for sat-
isfactory lubrication in hot weather. Using
oils of any viscosity other than those rec-ommended could result in engine dam-
age.When choosing an oil, consider the
range of temperature your vehicle will be
operated in before the next oil change.Proceed to select the recommended oil
viscosity from the chart.
CAUTION
Always be sure to clean the area
around any filler plug, drain plug, ordipstick before checking or drain-ing any lubricant. This is especially
important in dusty or sandy areasand when the vehicle is used on unpaved roads. Cleaning the plugand dipstick areas will prevent dirt
and grit from entering the engine and other mechanisms that couldbe damaged.
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
Temperature °C
(°F)-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 -10 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Petrol
Engine Oil * 1
20W-50
10W-30
15W-40
5W-20, 5W-30
*1
: For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity
grade SAE 5W-20,5W-30 (API SL, SM / ILSAC GF-3 or ACEA A3 or above).
However, if the engine oil is not available in your country, select the proper engine
oil using the engine oil viscosity chart.

Index
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Economical operation ......................................................5-40
Electronic stability control (ESC) ....................................5-31
Electronic stability program (ESP) ..................................5-28
Emergency starting ............................................................6-5
Jump starting ................................................................6-5
Push starting ................................................................6-6
Emergency towing ..........................................................6-18
Emergency whilst driving ..................................................6-3
Emission control system ..................................................7-79 Crankcase emission control system ..........................7-79
Evaporative emission control System ........................7-79
Exhaust emission control system ..............................7-80
Engine compartment ..................................................2-4, 7-2
Engine coolant ................................................................7-23
Engine number ..................................................................8-7
Engine oil ........................................................................7-22
Engine overheats ................................................................6-7
Engine start/stop button ....................................................5-8
Engine temperature gauge................................................4-44
Engine will not start ..........................................................6-4
Evaporative emission control System ..............................7-79
Exhaust emission control system ....................................7-80
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ..................7-19
Exterior care ....................................................................7-73 Flat tyre ..............................................................................6-8
Changing tyres..............................................................6-9
Jack and tools ..............................................................6-8
Removing and storing the spare tyre ..........................6-9
Floor mat anchor(s) ........................................................4-109Fluid Washer fluid ..............................................................7-27
Brake/clutch fluid ......................................................7-26
Front seat adjustment - manual ..........................................3-5
Front seat adjustment - power............................................3-6
Fuel filler lid ....................................................................4-29
Fuel gauge ........................................................................4-45
Fuel requirements ..............................................................1-2
Fuses ................................................................................7-47 Fuse/relay panel description ......................................7-51
Instrument panel fuse ................................................7-42
Multi fuse ..................................................................7-50
Main fuse ....................................................................7-50
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