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Driving your vehicle
Check battery and cables
Winter puts additional burdens on
the battery system.Visually inspect
the battery and cables as
described in chapter 7.We recom-
mend that the level of charge in your
battery be checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Change to "winter weight" oil if
necessary
In some climates it is recommended
that a lower viscosity "winter weight"
oil be used during cold weather. See
section 8 for recommendations. If
you aren't sure what weight oil you
should use, we recommend that you
consult an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Check spark plugs and ignition
system
Inspect your spark plugs as
described in section 7 and replace
them if necessary. Also check all
ignition wiring and components to be
sure they are not cracked, worn or
damaged in any way.
To keep locks from freezing
To k e e p t h e l o c k s f r o m f r e e z i n g ,
squirt an approved de-icer fluid or
glycerine into the key opening. If a
lock is covered with ice, squirt it with
an approved de-icing fluid to remove
the ice. If the lock is frozen internally,
you may be able to thaw it out by
using a heated key. Handle the heat-
ed key with care to avoid injury.
Use approved window washer
anti-freeze in system
To keep the water in the window
washer system from freezing, add an
approved window washer anti-freeze
solution in accordance with instruc-
tions on the container. Window wash-
er anti-freeze is available from an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer and
most auto parts outlets. Do not use
engine coolant or other types of anti-
freeze as these may damage the
paint finish.
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Specifications & Consumer information*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 economy by reducingthe amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction. Often, these improvements are difficult to measure in everyday driving, but in a year’stime, they can offer significant cost and energy savings.
*3:If the ACEA A5 engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use ILSAC GF-4 (or above) or API SM (or above).
*4:If the API service SM engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use API service SL.
Lubricant Volume Classification
Brake/clutch fluid0.7~0.8 l(0.74~0.85 US qt.)FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Fuel70 l(18.49 US gal.)Refer to “Fuel Requirements” in the Foreword chapter.
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Specifications & Consumer information
Recommended SAE viscosity
number
Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has
an effect on fuel economy and cold
weather operating (engine start and
engine oil flowability). Lower viscosi-
ty engine oils can provide better fuel
economy and cold weather perform-
ance, however, higher viscosity
engine oils are required for satisfac-
tory lubrication in hot weather. Using
oils of any viscosity other than those
recommended could result in engine
damage.
Always be sure to clean the area
around any filler plug, drain
plug, or dipstick before check-
ing or draining any lubricant.
This is especially important in
dusty or sandy areas and when
the vehicle is used on unpaved
roads. Cleaning the plug and
dipstick areas will prevent dirt
and grit from entering the
engine and other mechanisms
that could be damaged.
CAUTIONTemperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
Temperature
Gasoline Engine Oil(2.0 MPI/
2.4 MPI)
°C
(°F)
-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50
-10 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
*1 :For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade SAE 5W-20 (Except Middle East & Gasoline 2.0MPI/2.4 MPI).
*2 :For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade SAE 5W-30 (For Middle East & Gasoline 2.0 MPI/2.4 MPI/2.4 GDI/2.0 T-GDI). However, if theengine oil is not available in your country, select the proper engine oil using the engine oil vis-cosity chart.
*3:Middle East includes Libya, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sudan, Egypt and Iran.
20W-50
10W-30
15W-40
5W-30*2,5W-40
Gasoline Engine Oil(2.0 T-GDI/2.4 GDI)
For
Middle
East,
Brazil *3
20W-50
10W-30
15W-40
5W-20*1,5W-30
Except
Middle
East
20W-50
10W-30
15W-40
5W-30*2,5W-40
When choosing an oil, consider the range of temperature your vehicle will be
operated in before the next oil change. Proceed to select the recommended
oil viscosity from the chart.
