2016 Hyundai Accent fluid and lubricant

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Driving your vehicle
When you are ready to leave after park-
ing on a hill
1. With the manual transaxle in Neutral
or automatic transaxle/Continuously
Variable Transaxle/Dual clutch trans-
mission in P (Park), apply your brakes
and hold the brake pedal down whilst
you:
• Start your engine;
• Shift into gear; and
• Release the parking brake.
2. Slowly remove your foot from the
brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of
the chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and
store the chocks.Maintenance when towing a trailer
Your vehicle will need service more often
when you regularly pull a trailer.
Important items to pay particular atten-
tion to include engine oil, transaxle fluid,
axle lubricant and cooling system fluid.
Brake condition is another important item
to frequently check.
Each item is covered in this manual, and
the Index will help you find them quickly.
If you’re towing, it’s a good idea to review
these sections before you start your trip.
Don’t forget to also maintain your trailer
and towbar. Follow the maintenance
schedule that accompanied your trailer
and check it periodically. Preferably, con-
duct the check at the start of each day’s
driving. Most importantly, all towbar nuts
and bolts should be tight.CAUTION
• Due to higher load during trailer
usage, overheating might occur
on hot days or during uphill driv-
ing. If the coolant gauge indicates
over-heating, switch off the air
conditioner and stop the vehicle
in a safe area to cool down the
engine.
• When towing, check the transaxle
fluid more frequently.

Maintenance
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Manual transaxle fluid
(if equipped)
Inspect the manual transaxle fluid
according to the maintenance schedule.
Automatic transaxle fluid (4 A/T)
(if equipped)
The fluid level should be in the "HOT"
range of the dipstick, after the engine
and transaxle are at normal operating
temperature. Check the automatic
transaxle fluid level with the engine run-
ning and the transaxle in neutral, with the
parking brake properly applied.
Automatic transaxle fluid (6 A/T)
(if equipped)
Automatic transaxle fluid should not be
checked under normal usage conditions.
We recommend that the automatic
transaxle fluid changed by an authorised
HYUNDAI dealer according to the main-
tenance schedule.
✽NOTICE
Automatic transaxle fluid colour is basi-
cally red.
As the vehicle is driven, the automatic
transaxle fluid will begin to look darker.
It is a normal condition and you should
not judge the need to replace the fluid
based upon the changed colour.
Dual clutch transmission fluid
(if equipped)
Inspect the dual clutch transmission fluid
according to the maintenance schedule.
Continuously Variable Transaxle
(if equipped)
The Continuously Variable Transaxle fluid
should not be checked under normal
usage conditions.
We recommend that the Continuously
Variable Transaxle fluid changed by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer according to
the maintenance schedule.
✽NOTICE
The Continuously Variable Transaxle
fluid color is basically light amber.
As the vehicle is driven, the
Continuously Variable Transaxle fluid
will begin to look darker.
It is a normal condition and you should
not judge the need to replace the fluid
based upon the changed color.
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.)
CAUTION
The use of a non-specified fluid
could result in transaxle malfunc-
tion and failure.
Use only specified Continuously
Variable Transaxle fluid. (Refer to
"Recommended lubricants and
capacities" in section 8.)

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Maintenance
BRAKE/CLUTCH FLUID
Checking the brake/clutch fluid
level
Check the fluid level in the reservoir peri-
odically. The fluid level should be
between MAX and MIN marks on the
side of the reservoir.
Before removing the reservoir cap and
adding brake fluid, clean the area around
the reservoir cap thoroughly to prevent
brake fluid contamination.
If the level is low, add fluid to the MAX
level. The level will fall with accumulated
mileage. This is a normal condition asso-
ciated with the wear of the brake linings.
If the fluid level is excessively low, have
the brake or clutch system checked by an
authorised HYUNDAI dealer.
Use only the specified brake fluid. (Refer
to “Recommended lubricants or capaci-
ties” in section 8.)
Never mix different types of fluid.
✽NOTICE
Before removing the brake/clutch filler
cap, read the warning on the cap.
WARNING - Brake fluid
When changing and adding brake
fluid, handle it carefully. Do not let it
come in contact with your eyes. If
brake fluid should come in contact
with your eyes, immediately flush
them with a large quantity of fresh
tap water. Have your eyes examined
by a doctor as soon as possible.
WARNING - Loss of brake
fluid
In the event the brake system
requires frequent additions of fluid,
the vehicle should be inspected by
an authorised HYUNDAI dealer.
CAUTION
Do not allow brake fluid to contact
the vehicle's body paint, as paint
damage will result. Brake fluid,
which has been exposed to open air
for an extended time should never
be used as its quality cannot be
guaranteed. It should be disposed
of properly. Don't put in the wrong
kind of fluid. A few drops of miner-
al-based oil, such as engine oil, in
your brake system can damage
brake system parts.
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WARNING
Clean filler cap before removing.
Use only DOT3 or DOT4 brake/
clutch fluid from a sealed container.

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Maintenance
✽NOTICE
“C” (COLD) range is for reference only
and should NOT be used to determine
transaxle fluid level.
✽NOTICE
New automatic transaxle fluid should be
red. The red dye is added so the assem-
bly plant can identify it as automatic
transaxle fluid and distinguish it from
engine oil or antifreeze. The red dye,
which is not an indicator of fluid quali-
ty, is not permanent. As the vehicle is
driven, the automatic transaxle fluid
will begin to look darker. The colour
may eventually appear light brown.
Therefore, have an authorised
HYUNDAI dealer change the automatic
transaxle fluid according to the
Scheduled Maintenance at the begin-
ning of this section.
Use only the specified automatic
transaxle fluid. (Refer to “Recommended
lubricants and capacities” in section 8.)
Changing the automatic transaxle
fluid
Have automatic transaxle fluid changed
by an authorised HYUNDAI dealer
according to the Maintenance Schedule
at the beginning of this section.
WARNING - Transaxle fluid
The transaxle fluid level should be
checked when the engine is at nor-
mal operating temperature. This
means that the engine, radiator,
radiator hose and exhaust system
etc., are very hot. Exercise great
care not to burn yourself during
this procedure.
WARNING- Parking brake
To avoid sudden movement of the
vehicle, apply parking brake and
depress the brake pedal before
moving the shift lever.
CAUTION
• Low fluid level can cause poor
shifting gear. Overfilling can cause
foaming, loss of fluid and transaxle
malfunction.
• The use of a non-specified fluid
could result in transaxle malfunc-
tion and failure.

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Specifications & Consumer information
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
Lubricant Volume Classification
Engine oil *
1*2
(drain and refill)
RecommendsPetrol Engine3.5 l
API Service SM *3,
ILSAC GF-4 or above
3.6 l
3.6 lACEA A5 or above
Diesel Engine1.6L5.3 lACEA C2 or C3 (With DPF *4),
ACEA B4 (Without DPF *4)
Manual transaxle fluid
Petrol Engine1.4L/1.6L1.8~1.9 lHK MTF 70W (SK)
SPIRAX S6 GHME 70W (H.K.SHELL)
GS MTF HD 70W (GS CALTEX)
API GL-4, SAE 70W
Diesel Engine1.6L1.7~1.8 l
Automatic transaxle fluidPetrol Engine1.6L (4 A/T)6.8 l
DIAMOND ATF SP-III, SK ATF SP-III
1.6L (6 A/T)7.3 lMICHANG ATF SP-IV, SK ATF SP-IV,
NOCA ATF SP-IV, HYUNDAI genuine ATF SP-IV
Diesel Engine1.6L6.6 lDIAMOND ATF SP-III, SK ATF SP-III
Continuously Variable
Transaxle fluidPetrol Engine1.4L6.0 lSP-CVT1
Dual clutch transmission fluidDiesel Engine1.6L1.9~2.0 l
HK MTF 70W (SK)
SPIRAX S6 GHME 70W (H.K.SHELL)
GS MTF HD 70W (GS CALTEX)
API GL-4, SAE 70W
To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use only lubricants of the proper quality. The correct
lubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results in improved fuel economy.
These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.
MPI
MPI 1.4L
1.6LGDI

Specifications & Consumer information
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*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 econ-
omy by reducing the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction. Often, these improvements are difficult to measure
in everyday driving, but in a year’s time, they can offer significant cost and energy savings.
*
3: If the API service SM engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use API service SL.
*4: Diesel Particulate FilterLubricant Volume Classification
Coolant Petrol Engine 1.4L/1.6L5.3 l
MIXTURE, Antifreeze with water
(Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum
radiator)
Diesel Engine1.6L6.3 l
Brake/Clutch fluid0.7~0.8 lFMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Fuel43 lUnleaded Fuel