2016 Hyundai Grand Santa Fe check oil

Driving your vehicle
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When you are ready to leave after
parking on a hill
1.With automatic transaxle in P
(Park), apply your brakes and hold
the brake pedal down while 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 trailer tow-
ing
Your vehicle will need service more
often when you regularly pull a trail-
er. Important items to pay particular
attention to include engine oil, auto-
matic transaxle fluid, axle lubricant
and cooling system fluid. Brake con-
dition is another important item to
frequently check. Each item is cov-
ered in this manual, and the Index
will help you find them quickly. If
you’re trailering, it is a good idea to
review these sections before you
start your trip.
Do not forget to also maintain your
trailer and hitch. Follow the mainte-
nance schedule that accompanied
your trailer and check it periodically.
Preferably, conduct the check at the
start of each day’s driving. Most
importantly, all hitch nuts and bolts
should be tight.
CAUTION
• Due to higher load during
trailer usage, overheating
might occur in hot days or
during uphill driving. If the
coolant gauge indicates over-
heating, switch off the air con-
ditioner and stop the vehicle
in a safe area to cool down the
engine.
• When towing check transaxle
fluid more frequently.
WARNING- Parking
brake
It can be dangerous to get out
of your vehicle if the parking
brake is not firmly set.
If you have left the engine run-
ning, the vehicle can move sud-
denly. You or others could be
seriously or fatally injured.

What to do in an emergency
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IF THE ENGINE DOES NOT START
If engine doesn't turn over or
turns over slowly
1.If your vehicle has an automatic
transaxle, be sure the shift lever is
in N (Neutral) or P (Park) and the
emergency brake is set.
2.Check the battery connections to
be sure they are clean and tight.
3.Turn on the interior light. If the light
dims or goes out when you operate
the starter, the battery is dis-
charged.
4.Check the starter connections to
be sure they are securely tight-
ened.
5.Do not push or pull the vehicle to
start it. See instructions for "Jump
starting".
If engine turns over normally
but does not start
1.Check fuel level.
2.With the ignition switch in the
LOCK/OFF position, check all con-
nectors at ignition, coil and spark
plugs. Reconnect any that may be
disconnected or loose.
3.Check the fuel line in the engine
compartment.
4.If the engine still does not start, we
recommend that you call an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
WARNING
If the engine will not start, do
not push or pull the vehicle to
start it. This could result in a
collision or cause other dam-
age. In addition, push or pull
starting may cause the catalytic
converter to be overloaded and
create a fire hazard.

Maintenance
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Maintenance services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
• Owner’s responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
• Owner maintenance precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
• Engine compartment precautions (Diesel engine) . . . 7-5
Owner maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
• Owner maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Scheduled maintenance service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
• Normal maintenance schedule - Gasoline engine. . . 7-10
• Maintenance under severe usage conditions
- Gasoline engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
• Normal maintenance schedule - Diesel engine
(for europe). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
• Maintenance under severe usage conditions
- Diesel engine (for europe) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
• Normal maintenance schedule - Diesel engine
(except europe). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22
• Maintenance under severe usage conditions
- Diesel engine (except europe) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-26
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . 7-28
Engine oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32
• Checking the engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32
• Changing the engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34
• Checking the coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34
• Changing the coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37
• Checking the brake fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38
• Checking the washer fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39
• Checking the parking brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39
Fuel filter (for diesel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40
• Draining water from fuel filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40
• Fuel filter cartridge replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40
Air cleaner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41
• Filter replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41
Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
• Filter inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
• Filter replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45
• Blade inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45
• Blade replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48
• For best battery service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48
• Battery capacity label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-49
• Battery recharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50
• Reset items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50
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Maintenance
OWNER MAINTENANCE
The following lists are vehicle checks
and inspections that should be per-
formed at the frequencies indicated
to help ensure safe, dependable
operation of your vehicle.
If you have any question, we recom-
mend that you consult an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
These Owner Maintenance Checks
are generally not covered by war-
ranties and you may be charged for
labor, parts and lubricants used.Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop for fuel:
• Check the engine oil level.
• Check coolant level in coolant
reservoir.
• Check the windshield washer fluid
level.
• Look 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 any increased steer-
ing effort or looseness in the steer-
ing wheel, or change in its straight-
ahead position.
• 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 transaxle occurs,
check the transaxle fluid level.
• Check automatic transaxle P
(Park) function.
WARNING
Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level when the
engine is hot. Scalding hot
coolant and steam may blow
out under pressure. This could
cause burns or other serious
injury.

Maintenance
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - GASOLINE ENGINE
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months24487296120144168192
Miles×1,00020406080100120140160
Km×1,000306090120150180210240
Drive belts *1For EuropeIIIIII
Except EuropeIIIIIIII
Engine oil and engine oil
filter *2 *2-1
For EuropeRRRRRRRR
Except
EuropeFor Middle East - MPIReplace every 10,000 km or 12 months *3
Except Middle East - MPIReplace every 15,000 km or 12 months
For China - GDIReplace every 5,000 km or 6 months
Fuel additives *4For EuropeAdd every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months
Except EuropeAdd every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months
Air cleaner filter
For EuropeIRIRIRIR
Except
Europe
For China, India,
Middle EastInspect every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months
Replace every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months
Except China, India,
Middle EastInspect every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months
Replace every 45,000 km (30,000 miles) or 36 months
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
*
1: Inspect and if necessary correct or replace. Inspect drive belt tensioner, idler and alternator pulley and if necessary correct or replace.
*2: Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before starting a long trip.
*2-1: The engine oil level should be checked regularly and maintained properly. Operating with an insufficient amount of oil can damage the engine,
and such damage is not covered by warranty.
*
3: Driving in summer season temperature over 40°C (104°F - SAUDI, UAE, OMAN, KUWAIT, BAHRAIN, QATAR, IRAN,YEMEN ETC) or driving
over 170 km/h (106 mile/h) must conform the severe driving condition.
*
4: If good quality gasolines that meet Europe Fuel standards (EN228) or equivalents including fuel additives is not available, one bottle of additive
is recommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other
additives.
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM

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Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - GASOLINE ENGINE
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months24487296120144168192
Miles×1,00020406080100120140160
Km×1,000306090120150180210240
Tire (pressure & tread wear) For EuropeIIIIIIII
Except EuropeInspect every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months
Front suspension ball jointsFor EuropeIIIIIIII
Except EuropeInspect every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months
Air conditioner refrigerant
(if equipped)For EuropeIIIIIIII
Except EuropeInspect every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months
Air conditioner compressor
(if equipped)For EuropeIIIIIIII
Except EuropeInspect every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months
Climate control air filter (if equipped)For EuropeRRRRRRRR
Except EuropeReplace every 15,000 km or 12 months
Automatic transaxle fluid No check, No service required
Transfer case oil (4WD) *9IIII
Rear differential oil (4WD) *9IIII
Propeller shaft (4WD)IIIIIIII
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
*
9: Transfer case oil and rear axle oil should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water.

Maintenance
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - DIESEL ENGINE (FOR EUROPE)
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
*
1: Inspect and if necessary correct or replace. Inspect drive belt tensioner, idler and alternator, pulley and if necessary correct or
replace.
*
2: Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before starting a long trip.
*3: This maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. It is applicable only when using qualified fuel <"EN590 or equivalent">. If
the diesel fuel specifications don’t meet the EN590, it must be replaced according to the severe maintenance schedule.
*
4: If the recommended oil is not available, replace engine oil and engine oil filter every 20,000 km or 12 months.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months24487296120144168192
Miles×1,00020406080100120140160
Km×1,000306090120150180210240
Drive belts *1At first, inspect 90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72 months
after that, every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months
Engine oil and engine oil filter *2*3*4RRRRRRRR
Air cleaner filterIRIRIRIR
Fuel filler capIIII
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM

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Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - DIESEL ENGINE (FOR EUROPE)
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
*
7: Transfer case oil and rear axle oil should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months24487296120144168192
Miles×1,00020406080100120140160
Km×1,000306090120150180210240
Air conditioner refrigerant (if equipped)IIIIIIII
Air conditioner compressor (if equipped)IIIIIIII
Climate control air filter RRRRRRRR
Automatic transaxle fluidNo check, No service required
Transfer case oil (4WD) *7IIII
Rear differential oil (4WD) *7IIII
Propeller shaft (4WD)IIIIIIII
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM