2014 Hyundai Sonata air condition

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Maintenance
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE AND LOW MILEAGE CONDITIONS (FOR EUROPE)
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe and low mileage driving con-
ditions.
Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace
Maintenance itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance intervalsDriving condition
Engine oil and
engine oil filter
Nu 2.0 MPI
REvery 7,500 km (9,300 miles) or 6 monthsA, B, C, D, E,
F, G , H , I , J , K
Theta 2.4 MPI
Theta 2.4 GDI
Theta 2.0 T-GDIREvery 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 3 months
Air cleaner filterRReplace more frequently
depending on the conditionC, E
Spark plugs RReplace more frequently
depending on the conditionA, B, H, I
Steering gear rack, linkage and bootsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, G
Front suspension ball jointsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, G
Disc brakes and pads, calipers and rotorsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, G, H
Par king brakeIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, G, H

Maintenance
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Severe driving conditions
A:Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 5 miles (8 km)
in normal temperature or less than 10 miles (16 km) in freez-
ing temperature
B:Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long dis-
tances
C:Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt
spread roads
D:Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in
ver y cold weather
E:Driving in sandy areas
F:Driving in heavy traffic area over 32°C (90°F)
G:Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads repeatedly
H:Towing a trailer, or using a camper or roof rack
I:Driving for patrol car, taxi, commercial car or vehicle towing
J:Driving over 140 km/h (87 mile/h)
K:Driving over 170 km/h (106 mile/h)
L:Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions and under
15,000 km per year.
Maintenance itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance intervalsDriving condition
Driveshaft and bootsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, G, H, I
Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)REvery 120,000 km (80,000 miles)C, F, G, I, K
Automatic transaxle fluid (if equipped)REvery 90,000 km (60,000 miles)A, C, F, G, I
Climate control air filter (if equipped)RReplace more frequently
depending on the conditionC, E

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I:Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R:Replace or change.
*1:Adjust alternator and power steering (and water pump drive belt) and air conditioner drive belt (if equipped).Inspect and if necessary correct or replace.
*2:Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before starting a long trip.
*3:Middle East includes Libya, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sudan, Egypt and Iran.
*4:If good quality gasolines meet Europe Fuel standards (EN228) or equivalents including fuel additives is not available, one bottle ofadditive is recommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer along with information on how to use them.Do not mix other additives.
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (EXCEPT EUROPE)
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496
Miles×1,0001020304050607080
Km×1,000153045607590105120
Drive belts *1IIII
Engine oil and engine
oil filter *2
For Middle
East, Brazil
Nu 2.0 MPI
Replace every 10,000 km (6,200 miles) or 12 monthsTheta 2.4 MPI
Theta 2.4 GDI
Except
Middle East
Nu 2.0 MPI
RRRRRRRRTheta 2.4 MPI
Theta 2.4 GDI
Theta 2.0 T-GDI At first, replace at 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months
after that, replace every 8,000 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months
Air cleaner filter
For China, India, Middle East *3RRRRRRRR
Except China,
India, Middle East *3IIRIIRII
Fuel additives *4Add every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM

Maintenance
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.) (EXCEPT EUROPE)
I:Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
*10:Manual transaxle fluid should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496
Miles×1,0001020304050607080
Km×1,000153045607590105120
Steering gear rack, linkage and bootsIIIIIIII
Driveshaft and bootsIIII
Tire (pressure & tread wear) IIIIIIII
Front suspension ball jointsIIIIIIII
Bolt and nuts on chassis and bodyIIIIIIII
Air conditioner refrigerant (if equipped)IIIIIIII
Air conditioner compressor (if equipped)IIIIIIII
Climate control air filter (if equipped)RRRRRRRR
Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped) *10II
Automatic transaxle fluid(if equipped) No check, No service required
Exhaust systemIIII
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM

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Maintenance
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS (EXCEPT EUROPE)
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe driving conditions.
Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace
Maintenance itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance intervalsDriving condition
Engine oil and
engine oil filter
For Middle
East, Brazil
Nu 2.0 MPI
RReplace every 5,000 km (3,100 miles)
or 6 months
A, B, C, D, E,
F, G , H , I , K , L
Theta 2.4 MPI
Theta 2.4 GDI
Except Middle
East, Brazil
Nu 2.0 MPI
RReplace every 7,500 km (4,650 miles)
or 6 monthsTheta 2.4 MPI
Theta 2.4 GDI
Theta T-GDI 2.0REvery 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 3 months
Air cleaner filterRReplace more frequently
depending on the conditionC, E
Spark plugs RReplace more frequently
depending on the conditionA, B, H, I
Steering gear rack, linkage and bootsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, G
Front suspension ball jointsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, G

Maintenance
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Severe driving conditions
A:Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 5 miles (8 km)
in normal temperature or less than 10 miles (16 km) in freez-
ing 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
ver y cold weather
E:Driving in sandy areas
F:Driving in heavy traffic area over 32°C (90°F)
G:Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads repeatedly
H:Towing a trailer, or using a camper or roof rack
I:Driving for patrol car, taxi, commercial car or vehicle towing
J:Driving over 140 km/h (87 mile/h)
K:Driving over 170 km/h (106 mile/h)
L:Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
Maintenance itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance intervalsDriving condition
Disc brakes and pads, calipers and rotorsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, G, H
Par king brakeIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, G, H
Driveshaft and bootsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, G, H, I
Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)REvery 120,000 km (80,000 miles)C, F, G, I, K
Automatic transaxle fluid (if equipped)REvery 100,000 km (62,000 miles)A, C, F, G, I
Climate control air filter (if equipped)RReplace more frequently
depending on the conditionC, E

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Maintenance
Brake pads, calipers and
rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear,
discs for run out and wear, and
calipers for fluid leakage.
For more infor mation on checking
the pads or lining wear limit, refer to
the HYUNDAI web site.
(http://brakemanual.hmc.co.kr)
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 dam-
age. 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 necessary, repack the
grease.
Air conditioning refrigerant/
compressor
Check the air conditioning lines and
connections for leakage and dam-
age.

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Maintenance
4. Replace the air cleaner filter. 5. Pull up the lever(1) to the LOCK
position.
6. Install the cover and make sure
the inner hooks(2) to be inserted
to holes(3).
7. Check if the cover is firmly
installed.
Information
If the vehicle is operated in
extremely dusty or sandy areas,
replace the element more often
than the usual recommended
intervals (refer to “Maintenance
Under Severe Usage Conditions”
in this chapter).
•Do not drive with the air cleaner
filter removed. This will result in
excessive engine wear.
•When removing the air cleaner
filter, be careful that dust or dirt
does not enter the air intake, or
damage may result.
•Use HYUNDAI genuine parts,
use of non-genuine parts could
damage the air flow sensor.
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