2015 HYUNDAI VELOSTER check transmission fluid

Driving your vehicle
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To keep locks from freezing
To keep the locks from freezing, 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
heated 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 instructions on the con-
tainer. Window washer 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.
Don't let your parking brake
freeze
Under some conditions your parking
brake can freeze in the engaged position.
This is most likely to happen when there
is an accumulation of snow or ice around
or near the rear brakes or if the brakes
are wet. If there is a risk of the parking
brake freezing, apply it only temporarily
while you put the shift lever in P
(Automatic transaxle / EcoShift dual
clutch transmission) or in first or reverse
gear (manual transaxle) and block the
rear wheels so the vehicle cannot roll.
Then release the parking brake.
Don't let ice and snow accumu-
late underneath
Under some conditions, snow and ice
can build up under the fenders and inter-
fere with the steering. When driving in
severe winter conditions where this may
happen, you should periodically check
underneath the car to be sure the move-
ment of the front wheels and the steering
components is not obstructed.
Carry emergency equipment
Depending on the severity of the weath-
er where you drive your car, you should
carry appropriate emergency equipment.
Some of the items you may want to carry
include tire chains, tow straps or chains,
flashlight, emergency flares, sand, a
shovel, jumper cables, a window scraper,
gloves, ground cloth, coveralls, a blanket,
etc.
Don't place foreign objects or
materials in the engine compart-
ment
Placement of foreign objects or materials
which prevent cooling of the engine, in
the engine compartment, may cause a
failure or combustion. The manufacturer
is not responsible for the damage caused
by such placement.

Use a towing strap less than 16 feet (5
m) long. Attach a white or red cloth
(about 12 inches (30 cm) wide) in the
middle of the strap for easy visibility.
Drive carefully so that the towing strap
is not loosened during towing.
Emergency towing precautions
Turn the ignition switch to ACC so the
steering wheel isn’t locked.
Place the transaxle shift lever in N
(Neutral).
Release the parking bake.
Press the brake pedal with more force
than normal since you will have
reduced brake performance.
More steering effort will be required
because the power steering system
will be disabled.
If you are driving down a long hill, the
brakes may overheat and brake per-
formance will be reduced. Stop often
and let the brakes cool off.CAUTION - Automatic
transaxle / EcoShift dual
clutch transmission
If the car is being towed with all
four wheels on the ground, it can
be towed only from the front. Be
sure that the transaxle is in neu-
tral. Be sure the steering is
unlocked by placing the ignition
switch in the ACC position. A driv-
er must be in the towed vehicle to
operate the steering and brakes.
To avoid serious damage to the
automatic transaxle, limit the
vehicle speed to 10 mph (15 km/h)
and drive less than 1 mile (1.5 km)
when towing.
Before towing, check the auto-
matic transaxle fluid leak under
your vehicle. If the automatic
transaxle fluid is leaking, a
flatbed equipment or towing dolly
must be used.
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Maintenance
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 any increased steering
effort or looseness in the steering
wheel, or change in its straight-ahead
position.
Notice if your vehicle constantly turns
slightly or “pulls” to one side when trav-
eling 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 oper-
ation of your transaxle occurs, check
the transaxle fluid level.
Check Automatic transaxle / EcoShift
dual clutch transmission P (Park) func-
tion.
Check 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 sig-
nals and hazard warning flashers.
Check the inflation pressures of all
tires including the spare.
At least twice a year
(i.e., every Spring and Fall):
Check radiator, heater and air condi-
tioning hoses for leaks or damage.
Check windshield washer spray and
wiper operation. Clean wiper blades
with clean cloth dampened with wash-
er fluid.
Check headlight alignment.
Check muffler, exhaust pipes, shields
and clamps.
Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear
and function.
Check for worn tires and loose wheel
lug nuts.
At least once a year:
Clean body and door drain holes.
Lubricate door hinges and checks, and
hood hinges.
Lubricate door and hood locks and
latches.
Lubricate door rubber weatherstrips.
Check the air conditioning system.
Inspect and lubricate Automatic
transaxle / EcoShift dual clutch trans-
mission linkage and controls.
Clean battery and terminals.
Check the brake fluid level.

Maintenance
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150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 120 months
❑Rotate tire
❑Inspect battery condition
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose - Turbo GDI
(Every 6,200miles (10,000km))
❑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 rear brake disc/pads (if equipped)
❑Inspect rear brake drums/linings (if equipped)
❑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
❑Inspect manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)
❑Inspect EcoShift dual clutch transmission fluid (if equipped)
(Continued)
(Continued)
❑Inspect drive belts *2
(First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)
❑Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace air cleaner filter
❑Replace engine oil and filter - GDI *5
(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)
❑Add fuel additive *3 (150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 240 months)
*1: Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free but peri-
odic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends on
fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow restric-
tion, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc, replace the fuel filter
immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer for details.
*
2: The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced
excessively.
*
3: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-
ommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer
along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
*
5: Turbo GDI - At first, replace at 3,000 miles (5,000km) or 6 months, after that,
every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months.
❈Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
No check, No service required
❑Automatic transaxle fluid (if equipped)

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Maintenance
Air cleaner filter
A Genuine HYUNDAI air cleaner filter is
recommended when the filter is
replaced.
Spark plugs
Make sure to install new spark plugs of
the correct heat range.
Cooling system
Check cooling system components, such
as radiator, coolant reservoir, hoses and
connections for leakage and damage.
Replace any damaged parts.
Coolant
The coolant should be changed at the
intervals specified in the maintenance
schedule.
Manual transaxle fluid /
EcoShift dual clutch transmission
fluid (if equipped)
Inspect the manual transaxle or EcoShift
dual clutch transmission fluid according
to the maintenance schedule.
Automatic transaxle fluid
(if equipped)
Automatic transaxle fluid should not be
checked under normal usage conditions.
But in severe conditions, the fluid should
be changed at an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer in accordance to the scheduled
maintenance at the beginning of this
chapter.
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NOTICE
Automatic transaxle fluid color is basi-
cally red.
As the vehicle is driven, the automatic
transaxle fluid will begin to look darker.
It is normal condition and you should
not judge the need to replace the fluid
based upon the changed color.
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 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.
CAUTION
The use of a non-specified fluid
could result in transaxle malfunc-
tion and failure.
Use only specified automatic
transaxle fluid. (Refer to
“Recommended lubricants and
capacities” in section 8.)

Index
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Air bags ........................................................................3-32
Air bag warning label ................................................3-58
Air bag warning light ................................................3-35
Curtain air bag ............................................................3-49
Driver's and passenger's front air bag ........................3-44
Side impact air bag ....................................................3-48
Air cleaner ....................................................................7-38
Alarm system ................................................................4-14
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ......................................5-27
Appearance care ............................................................7-79
Exterior care ..............................................................7-79
Interior care ................................................................7-84
Ashtray ........................................................................4-107
Audio system ..............................................................4-110
Automatic climate control system ................................4-88
Automatic transaxle /
EcoShift dual clutch transmission ............................5-16
Base curb weight ..........................................................5-54
Battery ..........................................................................7-46
Battery saver function ..................................................4-67
Before driving ................................................................5-3
Bottle holders, see cup holders ..................................4-103Brake system ................................................................5-24
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..................................5-27
Electronic stability program (ESP) ............................5-29
Parking brake..............................................................5-25
Power brakes ..............................................................5-24
Brake clutch fluid ..........................................................7-36
Bulb replacement ..........................................................7-73
Bulb wattage....................................................................8-2
Button start/stop, see engine start/stop button ................5-8
Capacities (Lubricants) ..................................................8-5
Care
Exterior care ..............................................................7-80
Interior care ................................................................7-85
Tire care ......................................................................7-49
Cargo weight ................................................................5-54
Center console storage ................................................4-100
Central door lock switch ..............................................4-20
Chains
Tire chains ..................................................................5-46
Changing tires ..............................................................6-13
Checking tire inflation pressure ....................................7-50
Child restraint system....................................................3-24
Child-protector rear door lock ......................................4-21
Cigarette lighter ..........................................................4-106
Climate control air filter................................................4-87
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Index
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Tire specification and pressure label ..............................8-7
Tires and wheels............................................................7-49
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ..............7-49
Checking tire inflation pressure ................................7-50
Wheel alignment and tire balance ..............................7-52
Compact spare tire replacement ................................7-54
Wheel replacement ....................................................7-54
Tires and wheels..............................................................8-3
Towing ..........................................................................6-27
Emergency towing ......................................................6-27
Transaxle
EcoShift dual clutch transmission ..............................5-16
Manual transaxle ........................................................5-13
Trip computer ................................................................4-49
Tailgate ..........................................................................4-22
Vehicle break-in process ................................................1-5
Vehicle certification label................................................8-8
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ..............................8-8
Vehicle weight ..............................................................5-54
Base curb weight ........................................................5-54
Cargo weight ..............................................................5-54
GAW (Gross axle weight) ..........................................5-54
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ............................5-54
GVW (Gross vehicle weight) ....................................5-54
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating)........................5-54Warnings and indicators ................................................4-51
Washer fluid ..................................................................7-37
Waste tray, see ashtray ................................................4-108
Weight ..........................................................................5-54
Base curb weight ........................................................5-54
Cargo weight ..............................................................5-54
GAW (Gross axle weight) ..........................................5-54
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ............................5-54
GVW (Gross vehicle weight) ....................................5-54
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating)........................5-54
Weight/Volume ................................................................8-4
Wheel alignment and tire balance ................................7-52
Wheel replacement ........................................................7-54
Windows ........................................................................4-25
Auto up/down window ..............................................4-26
Power window lock button ........................................4-28
Windshield defrosting and defogging ..........................4-96
Defogging logic ..........................................................4-98
Winter driving ..............................................................5-45
Snow tires ..................................................................5-45
Tire chains ..................................................................5-46
Wiper blades..................................................................7-42
Wipers and washers ......................................................4-72
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