2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring washer fluid

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Maintenance
OWNER MAINTENANCE
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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.Owner maintenance schedule
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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.
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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 road.
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).
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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At least monthly:
Check coolant level in the enginecoolant 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.
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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.
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At least once a year :
Clean body and door drain holes.
Lubricate door hinges and checks, andhood hinges.
Lubricate door and hood locks and latches.
Lubricate door rubber weatherstrips.
Check the air conditioning system.
Inspect and lubricate automatic transaxle linkage and controls.
Clean battery and terminals.
Check the brake (and clutch) fluid level.

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For mixture percentage, refer to the fol-
lowing table.G070200AEN
Changing the coolant
Have coolant changed by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer according to the
Maintenance Schedule at the beginning
of this section.
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 pres-
sure causing serious injury.
CAUTION
Put a thick cloth around the radiator
cap before refilling the coolant in order to prevent the coolant fromoverflowing into engine parts suchas the generator.
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.
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5°F (-15°C) 35 65
-13°F (-25°C) 40 60
-31°F (-35°C) 50 50
-49°F (-45°C) 60 40
Ambient
Temperature Mixture Percentage (volume)
Antifreeze Water

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Maintenance
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✽NOTICE
“C” (COLD) range is for reference only
and should NOT be used to determine
transaxle fluid level.
✽ ✽NOTICE
New automatic transaxle fluid should be
red. The red dye is added so the assem-
bly plant can identify it as automatic
transaxle fluid and distinguish it from
engine oil or antifreeze. The red dye,
which is not an indicator of fluid quali-
ty, is not permanent. As the vehicle is
driven, the automatic transaxle fluid
will begin to look darker. The color may
eventually appear light brown.
Therefore, have an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer change the automatic
transaxle fluid according to the
Scheduled Maintenance at the begin-
ning of this section.
Use only the specified automatic
transaxle fluid. (Refer to “Recommended
lubricants and capacities” in section 8.)
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Changing the automatic transaxle
fluid
Have automatic transaxle fluid changed
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer
according to the Maintenance Schedule
at the beginning of this section.
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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.
WARNING - Transaxle fluid
The transaxle fluid level should be
checked when the engine is at nor-
mal operating temperature. This
means that the engine, radiator,
radiator hose and exhaust system
etc., are very hot. Exercise great
care not to burn yourself during
this procedure.
WARNING- Parking brake
To avoid sudden movement of the
vehicle, apply parking brake and
depress the brake pedal before
moving the shift lever.
CAUTION
Low fluid level causes transaxle
slippage. Overfilling can causefoaming, loss of fluid and transaxlemalfunction.
The use of a non-specified fluid could result in transaxle malfunc-tion and failure.
WASHER FLUID
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Checking the parking brake
Check the stroke of the parking brake by
counting the number of “clicks’’ heard
while fully applying it from the released
position. Also, the parking brake alone
should securely hold the vehicle on a fair-
ly steep grade. If the stroke is more or
less than specified, have the parking
brake adjusted by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Stroke : 7 “clicks’’ at a force of
44 lbs (20 kg, 196 N).
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Filter replacement
It must be replaced when necessary, and
should not be cleaned and reused.
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 occupants could occur.
Windshield washer fluid is poi- sonous to humans and animals.
Do not drink and avoid contact-
ing windshield washer fluid.
Serious injury or death could
occur.
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PARKING BRAKE AIR CLEANER
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Index
4I
Dimensions ··················\
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Displays, see instrument cluster ··················\
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4-37
Display illumination, see instrument panel illumination···4-38
Door locks··················\
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4-7 Central door lock switch ··················\
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···········4-9
Child-protector rear door lock ··················\
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·4-10
Drinks holders, see cup holders··················\
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·4-90
Driver's air bag··················\
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·········3-45
Driving at night ··················\
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········5-33
Driving in flooded areas ··················\
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Driving in the rain··················\
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····5-34
Economical operation ··················\
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Electric power steering ··················\
··················\
·············4-27
Emergency starting ··················\
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····6-4 Jump starting ··················\
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Push starting ··················\
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············6-5
Emergency tailgate safety release··················\
················4-12
Emergency towing ··················\
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···6-22
Emergency while driving ··················\
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Emission control system ··················\
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············7-65 Crankcase emission control system··················\
···········7-65
Evaporative emission control System ··················\
·······7-65
Exhaust emission control system ··················\
··············7-66
Engine compartment ··················\
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Engine coolant ··················\
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·········7-16 Engine number ··················\
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Engine oil ··················\
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Engine overheats ··················\
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········6-6
Engine temperature gauge ··················\
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Engine will not start··················\
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···6-3
Evaporative emission control System ··················\
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7-65
Exhaust emission control system··················\
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Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ···············7-12
Exterior care··················\
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Exterior features··················\
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·······4-97 Mounting bracket for roof carrier ··················\
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Roof rack ··················\
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Flat tire ··················\
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···6-12 Changing tires··················\
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Compact spare tire ··················\
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Jack and tools ··················\
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········6-12
Removing and storing the spare tire···········\
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Floor mat anchor(s) ··················\
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·4-94
Fluid Automatic transaxle fluid ··················\
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Brakes/clutch fluid··················\
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·7-19
Washer fluid··················\
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Folding the rear seat ··················\
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3-11
Front fog light bulb replacement ··················\
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Front seat adjustment ··················\
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·3-4
Fuel filler lid ··················\
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Index
10I
Cargo weight ··················\
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GAW (Gross axle weight) ··················\
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·······5-52
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ··················\
············5-52
GVW (Gross vehicle weight) ··················\
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··5-52
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ··················\
·······5-52
Washer fluid ··················\
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Waste tray, see ashtray ··················\
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Warnings and indicators ··················\
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Weight ··················\
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····5-52 Base curb weight ··················\
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···5-52
Cargo weight ··················\
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GAW (Gross axle weight) ··················\
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GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ··················\
············5-52
GVW (Gross vehicle weight) ··················\
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··5-52
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ··················\
·······5-52
Wheel alignment and tire balance ··················\
···············7-35
Wheel replacement ··················\
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··7-37
Windows ··················\
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4-13 Auto up/down window ··················\
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Power window lock button ··················\
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······4-16
Windshield defrosting and defogging··················\
··········4-82 Defogging logic ··················\
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·····4-83 Winter driving ··················\
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··········5-36
Snow tires ··················\
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Tire chains ··················\
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Wiper blades ··················\
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Wipers and washers ··················\
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·4-59
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