2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring oil capacities

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Maintenance
BRAKES AND CLUTCH (IF EQUIPPED) FLUID
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Checking the brake/clutch fluid
level
Check the fluid level in the reservoir peri-
odically. The fluid level should be
between MAX and MIN marks on the
side of the reservoir.Before removing the reservoir cap and
adding brake/clutch fluid, clean the area
around the reservoir cap thoroughly to
prevent brake/clutch fluid contamination.
If the level is low, add fluid to the MAX
level. The level will fall with accumulated
mileage. This is a normal condition asso-
ciated with the wear of the brake linings.
If the fluid level is excessively low, have
the brake system checked by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer.
Use only the specified brake/clutch fluid.
(Refer to “Recommended lubricants andcapacities” in section 8.)
Never mix different types of fluid.
WARNING - Brake fluid
When changing and adding
brake/clutch fluid, handle it careful-
ly. Do not let it come in contact with
your eyes. If brake/clutch fluid
should come in contact with your
eyes, immediately flush them with a
large quantity of fresh tap water.
Have your eyes examined by a doc-
tor as soon as possible.
WARNING - Loss of brake
fluid
In the event the brake system
requires frequent additions of fluid,
the vehicle should be inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
CAUTION
Do not allow brake/clutch fluid tocontact the vehicle's body paint, aspaint damage will result. Brake/clutch fluid, which has beenexposed to open air for an extended time should never be used as itsquality cannot be guaranteed. It should be disposed of properly.Don't put in the wrong kind of fluid.A few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in yourbrake/clutch system can damage brake/clutch system parts.
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Maintenance
✽
✽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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Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects
48
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
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To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use only lubricants of the proper quality. The correct
lubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results in improved fuel economy.
These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.
*1Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.
*2Engine oils labeled Energy Conserving Oil are now available. Along with other additional benefits, they contribute to fuel econo my by reducing
the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction. Often, these improvements are difficult to measure in everyday driving, but in a year’s
time, they can offer significant cost and energy savings.
*
3If the API service SM engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use API service SL.
Lubricant Volume Classification
4.23 US qt. (4.0 l)
Manual transaxle fluid 2.11 US qt. (2.0 l)API Service GL-4 (SAE 75W-85, fill for-life)
DIAMOND ATF SP-III, SK ATF SP-III or
Automatic transaxle fluid 6.97 US qt. (6.6 l)other brands meeting the SP-III
specification approved by Hyundai Motor Co.
Coolant 6.97 US qt. (6.6 l)
Brake/Clutch fluid 0.7~0.8 US qt. (0.7~0.8 l) FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Fuel 14 US gal. (53 l)-
Engine oil *1 *2(drain and refill)
Recommends API Service SM
*3,
ILSAC GF-4 or above
MIXTURE, Antifreeze with water
(Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator)

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Index
Maintenance services ··················\
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·7-3
Manual climate control system··················\
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··4-66Air conditioning ··················\
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Climate control air filter ··················\
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Heating and air conditioning ··················\
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···4-67
Manual heating and air conditioning ··················\
···········4-77
Manual transaxle··················\
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Memory fuse ··················\
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Mirrors ··················\
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···4-29 Inside rearview mirror ··················\
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Outside rearview mirror ··················\
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Moonroof, see sunroof··················\
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···············4-23
Maunting bracket for roof carrier ··················\
················4-97
Neck restraints, see headrest ··················\
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3-5, 3-9
Occupant classification system ··················\
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··3-40
Odometer/Tripmeter ··················\
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4-40
Oil (Engine) ··················\
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·············7-15
Outside rearview mirror··················\
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Overheats ··················\
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·6-6
Owner maintenance ··················\
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···7-5
Parking brake··················\
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··5-17, 7-22
Passenger's front air bag ··················\
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·7-55
Power brakes ··················\
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Power outlet ··················\
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Power window lock button ··················\
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Pre-tensioner seat belt··················\
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Push starting··················\
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Rear combination light bulb replacement··················\
····7-56
Rear parking assist system··················\
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Rear seat adjustment ··················\
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··3-9
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ··················\
7-32
Recommended lubricants and capacities ··················\
·······8-4
Recommended SAE viscosity number ··················\
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Remote keyless entry ··················\
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·4-3
Reporting safety defects ··················\
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Road warning ··················\
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Rocking the vehicle ··················\
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·5-32
Roof rack ··················\
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Safety chains ··················\
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Scheduled maintenance service ··················\
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···7-7 Normal maintenance schedule··················\
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···7-8
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ···············7-11
Seat··················\
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3-10
Folding the rear seat ··················\
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