2014 Hyundai Sonata air suspension

Maintenance
7-14
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.) (FOR EUROPE)
I:Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
*8: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)RRRR
Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped) *8II
Automatic transaxle fluid(if equipped)No check, No service required
Exhaust systemIIII
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM

7-15
7
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
7-20
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

7-21
7
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

7-26
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.