2012 HYUNDAI TUCSON brake fluid

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Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 84 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑Inspect electronic throttle control
❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑Inspect propeller shaft (AWD)
❑Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑Inspect drive belts (First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months) * 4
❑
Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace spark plugs (iridium coated)
❑Replace engine oil and filter (105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 168 months)
112,500 miles (180,000 km) or 90 months
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)
❑Inspect rear axle oil (AWD) * 2
❑
Inspect transfer case oil (AWD) * 2
❑
Replace engine oil and filter (112,500 miles (180,000 km) or 180 months)
*2
: Transfer case oil and rear axle oil should be changed anytime they have been
submerged in water.
* 4
: The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced
excessively.

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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 96 months
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑Inspect electronic throttle control
❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑Inspect propeller shaft (AWD)
❑Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) fluid
❑Inspect fuel filter * 1
❑
Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) * 1
❑
Inspect parking brake
❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap, fuel tank
❑Inspect valve clearance * 3
❑
Inspect drive belts (First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)* 4
❑
Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace air cleaner filter
❑Replace engine oil and filter (120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 192 months)
❑Replace coolant (First, 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 120 months
after every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months)
*1
: Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free but
periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends
on fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow
restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc, replace the fuelfilter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer for details.
* 3
: Inspect for excessive tappet noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if nec-
essary.
* 4
: The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced
excessively.
127,500 miles (204,000 km) or 102 months
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Replace engine oil and filter (127,500 miles (204,000 km) or 204 months)

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150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 120 months
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑Inspect electronic throttle control
❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑Inspect propeller shaft (AWD)
❑Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) fluid
❑Inspect fuel filter * 1
❑
Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) * 1
❑
Inspect parking brake
❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap, fuel tank
❑Inspect manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)
❑Inspect rear axle oil (AWD) * 2
❑
Inspect transfer case oil (AWD) * 2
❑
Inspect drive belts (First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)* 4
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❑
Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace air cleaner filter
❑Replace engine oil and filter (150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 240 months)
❑Replace coolant (First, 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 120 months
after every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months)
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
No check, No service required
❑
Automatic transaxle fluid (if equipped)
*1
: Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free but
periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends
on fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow
restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc, replace the fuelfilter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer for details.
* 2
: Transfer case oil and rear axle oil should be changed anytime they have been
submerged in water.
* 4
: The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced
excessively.
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Maintenance
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
A - Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal tem-perature or less than 10 miles (16 km) in freezing temperature
B - Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
C - Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt- spread roads
D - Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
E - Driving in sandy areas F - Driving in heavy traffic area over 90°F (32°C)
G - Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road
H - Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack
I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle towing
J - Driving over 106 mph (170 km/h)
K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart
below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCE
OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVALSDRIVING CONDITION
ENGINE OIL AND FILTERREVERY 3,750 MILES (6,000 KM) OR 6 MONTHSA, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K
AIR CLEANER FILTERRMORE FREQUENTLYC, E
SPARK PLUGSRMORE FREQUENTLYB, H
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUIDREVERY 60,000 MILES (96,000 KM) A, C, E, F, G, I
MANUAL TRANSAXLE FLUIDREVERY 75,000 MILES (120,000 KM) A, C, E, F, G, I
FRONT BRAKE DISC/PADS, CALIPERSIMORE FREQUENTLYC, D, G, H
REAR BRAKE DISC /PADSIMORE FREQUENTLYC, D, G, H
PARKING BRAKEIMORE FREQUENTLYC, D, G, H
STEERING GEAR BOX, LINKAGE & BOOTS/
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT, UPPER ARM BALL JOINTIMORE FREQUENTLYC, D, E, F, G, H, I
DRIVE SHAFTS AND BOOTSIEVERY 7,500 MILES (12,000 KM) OR 6 MONTHSC, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
TRANSFER CASE OIL (AWD) REVERY 75,000 MILES (120,000 KM)C, D, E, G, H, I, J
REAR AXLE OIL (AWD)REVERY 75,000 MILES (120,000 KM)C, D, E, G, H, I, J
CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER
(FOR EVAPORATOR AND BLOWER UNIT)RMORE FREQUENTLYC, E
PROPELLER SHAFTIEVERY 7,500 MILES (12,000 KM) OR 6 MONTHSC, E

Maintenance
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Brake hoses and lines
Visually check for proper installation,
chafing, cracks, deterioration and any
leakage. Replace any deteriorated or
damaged parts immediately.
Brake/Clutch* fluid
Check the brake fluid level in the brake
fluid reservoir. The level should be
between “MIN” and “MAX” marks on the
side of the reservoir. Use only hydraulic
brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4 specification.
* : if equipped
Parking brake
Inspect the parking brake system includ-
ing the parking brake pedal and cables.
Brake discs, pads, calipers and
rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear, discs
for run out and wear, and calipers for fluid
leakage.
Exhaust pipe and muffler
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, muf-
fler and hangers for cracks, deterioration,
or damage. Start the engine and listen
carefully for any exhaust gas leakage.
Tighten connections or replace parts as
necessary.
Suspension mounting bolts
Check the suspension connections for
looseness or damage. Retighten to the
specified torque.
Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/lower arm ball joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine off,
check for excessive free-play in the
steering wheel.
Check the linkage for bends or damage.
Check the dust boots and ball joints for
deterioration, cracks, or damage.
Replace any damaged parts.
Drive shafts and boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and clamps
for cracks, deterioration, or damage.
Replace any damaged parts and, if nec-
essary, repack the grease.
Air conditioning refrigerant
Check the air conditioning lines and con-
nections for leakage and damage.
CAUTION
The use of a non-specified fluid
could result in transaxle malfunc-tion and failure.
Use only specified automatictransaxle fluid. (Refer to “Recommended lubricants andcapacities” in section 8.)

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Maintenance
BRAKE/CLUTCH (IF EQUIPPED) FLUID
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 contamina-tion. *
:if equippedIf 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
and/or clutch disc (if equipped). If the
fluid level is excessively low, have the
brake/clutch* system checked by an
authorized 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/clutch* fluid
When changing and adding
brake/clutch* fluid, handle it care-
fully. 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/clutch* fluid
In the event the brake/clutch* system
requires frequent additions of fluid,
the vehicle should be inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
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CAUTION
Do not allow brake/clutch* fluid to contact 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. Itshould 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.

Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects
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RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
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.
* 1
Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.
* 2
Engine 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.
* 3
If the API service SM engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use API service SL.
LubricantVolumeClassification
Engine oil *1 *2
(drain and refill)
Recommends2.0 Engine4.33 US qt. (4.1 l)API Service SM* 3
,
ILSAC GF-4 or above
2.4 Engine4.86 US qt. (4.6 l)
Manual transaxle fluid
2.0 Engine2.22~2.32 US qt.
(2.1~2.2 l)
API GL-4, SAE 75W/85
2.4 Engine1.90~2.01 US qt.
(1.8~1.9 l)
Automatic transaxle fluid7.50 US qt. (7.1 l)
MICHANG ATF SP-IV, SK ATF SP-IV
NOCA ATF SP-IV, HYUNDAI genuine ATF SP-IV or other brands meeting the above specification approved by Hyundai Motor Co.,
Coolant 7.19 US qt. (6.8 l)Mixture of antifreeze and water (Ethylene glycol base
coolant for aluminum radiator)
Brake/clutch fluid0.7~0.8 US qt. (0.7~0.8 l)FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Rear axle oil (AWD)0.69 US qt. (0.65 l)Hypoid gear oil API GL-5, SAE 75W/90
(SHELL SPIRAX X or equivalent)
Transfer case oil (AWD)0.63 US qt. (0.6 l)
Fuel15.3 US gal. (58 l)-