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Maintenance
7
Maintenance
Engine compartment .............................................7-3
Maintenance services ...........................................7-5
Owner's responsibility ......................................................7-5
Owner maintenance precautions ..................................7-5
Owner maintenance ...............................................7-6
Owner maintenance schedule ........................................7-7
Scheduled maintenance services.........................7-8
Normal maintenance schedule .......................................7-9
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ..........7-22
Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items.......................................................................7-24
Engine oil ..............................................................7-27
Checking the engine oil level .......................................7-27
Checking the engine oil and filter ..............................7-28
Engine coolant......................................................7-29
Checking the engine coolant level..............................7-29
Changing engine coolant...............................................7-31
Brake fluid ............................................................7-32
Checking the brake fluid level .....................................7-32
Washer fluid .........................................................7-34
Checking the washer fluid level ..................................7-34
Parking brake .......................................................7-34
Checking the parking brake .........................................7-34
Air cleaner ............................................................7-35
Filter replacement ...........................................................7-35
Climate control air filter .....................................7-36
Filter inspection ...............................................................7-36
Wiper blades .........................................................7-38
Blade inspection ..............................................................7-38
Blade replacement ..........................................................7-38
Battery...................................................................7-40
For best battery service................................................7-41
Battery recharging .........................................................7-42
Reset features .................................................................7-44
Tires and wheels ..................................................7-45
Tire care ............................................................................7-45
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures.............7-46
Check tire inflation pressure........................................7-47
Tire rotation .....................................................................7-48
Wheel alignment and tire balance ..............................7-49
Tire replacement .............................................................7-49
Wheel replacement .........................................................7-50
Tire traction ......................................................................7-50
Tire maintenance ............................................................7-51
Tire sidewall labeling ......................................................7-51
Tire terminology and definitions.................................7-55
All season tires ................................................................7-58
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Summer tires ....................................................................7-58
Snow tires .........................................................................7-58
Radial-ply tires ................................................................7-59
Low aspect ratio tires ....................................................7-59
Fuses ......................................................................7-61
Instrument panel fuse replacement ...........................7-62
Engine compartment panel fuse replacement.........7-64
Fuse/Relay panel description ......................................7-66
Light bulbs.............................................................7-79
Headlamp, position lamp, turn signal lamp, side
marker and front fog lamp bulb replacement.........7-79
Side repeater lamp replacement .................................7-83
Rear combination light bulb replacement .................7-83
High mounted stop lamp ...............................................7-85
License plate light bulb replacement .........................7-86
Interior light bulb replacement ....................................7-86
Appearance care ..................................................7-87
Exterior care ....................................................................7-87
Interior care......................................................................7-92
Emission control system .....................................7-94
California perchlorate notice .............................7-98
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Maintenance
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The following lists are vehicle checks
and inspections that should be per-
formed by the owner or an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer at the frequen-
cies indicated to help ensure safe,
dependable operation of your vehi-
cle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your deal-
er as soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance vehicle
checks are generally not covered by
warranties and you may be charged
for labor, parts and lubricants used. Performing maintenance work
on a vehicle can be dangerous.
If you lack sufficient knowledge
and experience or the proper
tools and equipment to do the
work, have it done by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer. ALWAYS
follow these precautions for
performing maintenance work:
Park your vehicle on level
ground, move the shift lever
into the P (Park, for automatic
transmission vehicle) posi-
tion, apply the parking brake,
place the Engine Start/Stop
button in the OFF position.
Block the tires (front and
back) to prevent the vehicle
from moving.
Remove loose clothing or jew-
elry that can become entan-
gled in moving parts.
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WARNING (Continued)
If you must run the engine
during maintenance, do so
out doors or in an area with
plenty of ventilation.
Keep flames, sparks, or smok-
ing materials away from the
battery and fuel-related parts.
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7
Maintenance
Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop for fuel:
Check the engine oil level.
Check coolant level in the engine
coolant reservoir.
Check the windshield washer fluid
level.
Check for low or under-inflated
tires.
While operating your vehicle:
Note any changes in the sound of
the exhaust or any smell of
exhaust fumes in the vehicle.
Check for vibrations in the steering
wheel. Notice if there is any
increased steering effort or loose-
ness in the steering wheel, or
change in its straight-ahead posi-
tion.
Notice if your vehicle constantly
turns slightly or “pulls” to one side
when traveling on smooth, level
road.
When stopping, listen and check
for unusual sounds, pulling to one
side, increased brake pedal travel
or “hard-to-push” brake pedal.
If any slipping or changes in the
operation of your transmission
occurs, check the transmission
fluid level.
Check the automatic transmission
P (Park) function. Check the parking brake.
Check for fluid leaks under your
vehicle (water dripping from the air
conditioning system during or after
use is normal).
At least monthly:
Check coolant level in the engine
coolant reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior
lights, including the stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flash-
ers.
Check the inflation pressures of all
tires including the spare for tires
that are worn, show uneven wear,
or are damaged.
Check for loose wheel lug nuts. Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level when the
engine is hot. This may result in
coolant being blown out of the
opening and cause serious
burns and other injuries.
WARNING
7-10
Maintenance
7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months
❑Rotate tires
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑Add fuel additives *
1
(7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months
❑Rotate tires
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑Inspect front brake disc/pad, calipers
❑Inspect propeller shaft
❑Inspect rear brake disc/pad
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint
❑Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)
❑Add fuel additives *
1
(15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)
Normal maintenance schedule
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Maintenance
Normal maintenance schedule
22,500 miles (36,000 km) or 18 months
❑Rotating tires
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(22,500 miles (36,000 km) or 36 months)
❑Add fuel additives *
1
(22,500 miles (36,000 km) or 36 months)
30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months
❑Rotate tires
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑Inspect propeller shaft
❑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 fluid
❑Inspect fuel filter *
2
❑Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑Inspect fuel tank air filter *2
❑Inspect parking brake
❑Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap, fuel tank
❑Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace air cleaner filter
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 48 months)
❑Add fuel additives *
1
(30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 48 months)
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Maintenance
Normal maintenance schedule
37,500 miles (60,000 km) or 30 months
❑Rotate tires
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect front(AWD)/rear differential oil *
3
(Inspect 37,500 miles (60,000km) or 48months)
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(37,500 miles (60,000 km) or 60 months)
❑Add fuel additives *
1
(37,500 miles (60,000 km) or 60 months)
45,000 miles (72,000 km) or 36 months
❑Rotate tires
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑Inspect propeller shaft
❑Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint
❑Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(45,000 miles (72,000 km) or 72 months)
❑Add fuel additives *
1
(45,000 miles (72,000 km) or 72 months)
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Maintenance
Normal maintenance schedule
52,500 miles (84,000 km) or 42 months
❑Rotating tires
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(52,500 miles (84,000 km) or 84 months)
❑Add fuel additives *
1
(52,500 miles (84,000 km) or 84 months)
60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months
❑Rotate tires
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑Inspect propeller shaft
❑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 fluid
❑Inspect fuel filter *
2
❑Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑Inspect fuel tank air filter *2
❑Inspect parking brake
❑Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap, fuel tank
❑Inspect drive belts *
5
(First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)
❑Inspect valve clearance (Lambda Engine) *
4
(Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months)
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