2016 Hyundai Equus washer fluid

Maintenance
Engine compartment .............................................7-4
Maintenance services ...........................................7-5
Owner's responsibility ......................................................7-5
Owner's maintenance precautions ...............................7-6
Owner's maintenance ...........................................7-7
Owner's maintenance schedule ....................................7-7
Scheduled maintenance service ..........................7-8
Normal maintenance schedule .......................................7-9
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ..........7-22
Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items.......................................................................7\
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Engine oil ..............................................................7-25
Checking the engine oil level ....................................7-25
Changing the engine oil and filter ..............................7-26
Engine coolant......................................................7-27
Checking the coolant level ...........................................7-27
Changing the coolant .....................................................7-29
Brake fluid ............................................................7-30
Checking the brake fluid level .....................................7-30
Power steering fluid ............................................7-31
Checking the power steering fluid level ...................7-31
Checking the power steering hose.............................7-31
Washer fluid .........................................................7-32
Checking the washer fluid level ..................................7-32
Air cleaner ............................................................7-33
Filter replacement ...........................................................7-33

1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Radiator cap
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Air cleaner
5. Engine oil dipstick6. Engine oil filler cap
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
8. Fuse box
9. Power steering fluid reservoir
10. Jumper terminal
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Maintenance
❈ The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
❈ The battery is in the trunk.

The following lists are about the vehi-
cle inspection and maintenance that
should be performed by the owner or
an authorized EQUUS dealer, as
indicated. This will ensure your safety
and dependable driving.
Any adverse conditions should imme-
diately be checked by your EQUUS
dealer.
These Owner Maintenance Checklists
are mostly uncovered by your vehicle
warranties. Thus, you may charges
you for expenses of labor, parts or
lubricants.
Owner's maintenance sched-
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While refueling:
Check the engine oil level.
Check coolant level in coolantreservoir.
Check the windshield washer fluid level.
Check for any low or under-inflated tires.
While driving:
Check for any changes in theexhaust sounds or the smells.
Check for any steering wheel vibra- tion. Check whether you feel more
tightness or looseness of the steer-
ing wheel.
Check for any slight tilting, or “pulls” to one side, while driving on
a flat surface.
Check for any unusual sounds, tilt- ing, a braking distance, or “hard-to-
push” brake pedal while stopping.
Check the transmission fluid level upon experiencing a skid or a sud-
den transmission gear change.
Check the P(Park) function of the auto transmission.
Check the parking brake.
Check for any fluid leak (water dripping from the A/C while or after
the normal driving).
At least once a month:
Check the coolant level in theengine coolant reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior lights, such as the stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flash-
ers.
Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare.
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Carefully check your engine
coolant level, when the engine
is hot. The hot coolant or steam
may blow out under pressure.
This may cause a skin burn or
other serious injuries.
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At least twice a year (i.e., everyspring and fall):
Check for any leaks or damages
from the hoses of the radiator,
heater and A/C.
and wiper operation. Clean wiper
blades with a clean cloth with
washer fluid.

shields and clamps.
tions of the lap/shoulder belts.
wheel lug nut looseness.
At least once a year:
Clean the vehicle body and doordrain holes.
Lubricate the door/hood hinges.
Lubricate the door/hood locks and latches.
Lubricate the door rubber weather strips.
Check the A/C system.
Check the power steering fluid level.
Check the automatic transmission linkage and controls, and lubricate
them.
Clean the battery and terminals.
Check the brake fluid level. Follow the Normal Maintenance
Schedule, unless you drive under one
of the following conditions. Follow the
Maintenance Under Severe Usage
Conditions, when you drive under one
of the following conditions.
Repeated short distance driving.
Driving in dust or on sand.
Extensive use of brakes.
Driving in areas where salt or other
corrosive materials are abundant.
Driving on rough or muddy roads.
Driving in mountainous areas.
Idling or low-speed driving for an extended period of time.
Driving in extremely cold or humid weathers for a prolonged period of
time.
50%-or-more driving in the heavy traffic area at a hot temperature
above 90°F (32°C).
When you drive under one of theabove conditions, you should morefrequently inspect, replace or refillthan the following NormalMaintenance Schedule. After drivingover 120 months or 150,000 miles(240,000 km), keep following the list-ed maintenance schedules.
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Changing the coolant
Have coolant changed by an author-
ized EQUUS dealer in accordance
with the Maintenance Schedule, as
specified in the beginning of this
chapter.
Cover a thick cloth around the
radiator cap, before refilling the
coolant, in order to prevent the
coolant spillage over the engine
parts, such as the generator.
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Radiator cap
Do not remove the radiator cap,
when the engine and radiator
are hot. Hot coolant and steam
may blow out under pressure
and burn your skin, causing a
serious injury.
WARNING
- Coolant
Do not fill the radiator coolant or antifreeze in the washer
fluid reservoir.
Radiator coolant may obscure your visibility, when sprayed
on the windshield. This may
cause loss of vehicle control,
or damage the paint and body
trim.
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Maintenance
Checking the washer fluid
level
The washer fluid reservoir is trans-
parent, so that you can visually
check the washer fluid level.
If necessary, add the washer fluid.
Plain water may be used, when the
washer fluid is unavailable. However,
you may add antifreezing solvents to
the fluid to prevent it from freezing,
before driving at a cold temperature.
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- Coolant
Do not add the radiator
coolant or the antifreeze in
the washer fluid reservoir.
obscures your visibility, when
sprayed on the windshield.
This may cause loss of vehi-
cle control, or damage the
paint and body trim.
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The washer fluid containsome amounts of alcohol.
Thus, it is flammable under
certain circumstances. Keep
the washer fluid or the reser-
voir away from any sparks or
flames. This may damage the
vehicle, or injure the occu-
pants.
to humans and animals. Do
not drink and avoid contact-
ing with the washer fluid. This
may cause a serious injury or
death.
WARNING

Emission control system ........................................................................\
.............7-89Crankcase emission control system .............................................................7-89
Evaporative emission control system ...........................................................7-89
Exhaust emission control system .................................................................7-90
Engine compartment ........................................................................\
.....................1-6
Engine compartment fuse........................................................................\
............7-59
Engine coolant........................................................................\
.............................7-27
Engine coolant temperature gauge ......................................................................3-\
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Engine number ........................................................................\
..............................8-7
Engine oil ........................................................................\
....................................7-25
Engine overheating......................................................\
..........................................6-6
Engine start/stop button ........................................................................\
................5-7
Evaporative emission control system..................................................................7-89
Exhaust emission control system ........................................................................\
7-90
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items .....................................................7-23
Exterior care ........................................................................\
................................7-83
Exterior overview (Front) ........................................................................\
.............1-2
Exterior overview (Rear) ........................................................................\
..............1-3
Flat tire ........................................................................\
.......................................6-12 Changing tires ........................................................................\
......................6-13
Compact spare tire........................................................................\
................6-17
Jack and tools ........................................................................\
.......................6-12
Removing and storing the spare tire ............................................................6-13
Floor mat anchor(s) ........................................................................\
...................3-150
Fluid Brake fluid ........................................................................\
............................7-30
Power steering fluid ........................................................................\
.............7-31
Washer fluid ........................................................................\
.........................7-32
Fog light ........................................................................\
...................................3-113
Front seat adjustment ........................................................................\
....................2-4
Fuel Economy ........................................................................\
.............................3-87
Fuel filler lid........................................................................\
................................3-34
Fuel gauge ........................................................................\
...................................3-67
Fuel requirements.......................................................\
...........................................F-8
Fuse switch ........................................................................\
..................................7-58
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Index
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Vanity mirror lamp ........................................................................\
....................3-120
Vehicle break-in process ........................................................................\
.............F-11
Vehicle certification label........................................................................\
..............8-6
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders................................................F-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ....................................................................8-6
Vehicle load limitCertification label ........................................................................\
.................5-80
Tire and loading information label...............................................................5-76
Vehicle weight ........................................................................\
.............................5-82
Warning light ........................................................................\
...............................3-89
Warning Messages.........................................................\
......................................3-78
Washer fluid ........................................................................\
................................7-32
Welcome system........................................................................\
........................3-121 Headllamp ........................................................................\
..........................3-121
Interior light ........................................................................\
......................3-121
Puddle lamp ........................................................................\
.......................3-121
Wheel alignment and tire balance.......................................................................7\
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Wheel replacement ........................................................................\
......................7-47
Windows........................................................................\
......................................3-28 Power window lock button................................................\
...........................3-32
Rear door window curtains ........................................................................\
..3-31
Windshield defrosting and defogging ...............................................................3-138
Windshield washer ........................................................................\
....................3-117
Windshield wipers ........................................................................\
.....................3-115
Winter driving ........................................................................\
.............................5-72 Snow tires ........................................................................\
.............................5-72
Tire chains ........................................................................\
............................5-73
Wiper blades........................................................................\
................................7-36
Wipers and washer ........................................................................\
....................3-115 Windshield washer ........................................................................\
.............3-117
Windshield wipers ........................................................................\
.............3-115
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