2016 HYUNDAI TUCSON spark plugs

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Driving your vehicle
Check spark plugs and ignitionsystem
Inspect your spark plugs as
described in chapter 7 and replace
them if necessary. Also check all
ignition wiring and components to be
sure they are not cracked, worn or
damaged in any way.
Use approved window washeranti-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 instruc-
tions on the container. Window wash-
er anti-freeze is available from an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer and
most auto parts outlets. Do not useengine coolant or other types of anti-
freeze as these may damage thepaint finish.
Do not let your parking brakefreeze
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 the parking brake may
freeze, apply it only temporarily while
you put the gear selector lever in P
and block the rear wheels so the car
cannot roll. Then release the parking
brake.
Do not let ice and snow accu-mulate underneath
Under some conditions, snow and
ice can build up under the fenders
and interfere with the steering. When
driving in severe winter conditions
where this may happen, you should
periodically check underneath the
car to be sure the movement of the
front wheels and the steering com-
ponents is not obstructed.
Don't place foreign objects ormaterials in the engine com-partment
Placement of foreign object or mate-
rials 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 suchplacement.
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 heat-
ed key with care to avoid injury.

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Maintenance
Normal maintenance schedule (Cont.)
52,500 miles (84,000 km) or 42 months
❑Rotating tires
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose - Turbo GDI
(Every 6,200miles (10,000km))
❑ Replace engine oil and filter (52,500 miles (84,000 km) or 84 months)
❑ Add fuel additive * 1
(52,500 miles (84,000 km) or 84 months)
45,000 miles (72,000 km) or 36 months
❑ Rotating tires
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ 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 propeller shaft (AWD)
❑ 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 (Nu 2.0 GDI) * 6
(45,000 miles (72,000 km) or 72 months)
❑ Replace spark plugs (Gamma 1.6 T-GDI)
❑ Add fuel additive * 1
(45,000 miles (72,000 km) or 72 months)
* 1
: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline 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.
* 6
:Engine oil (Gamma 1.6 T-GDI) At first, replace at 3,000
miles (5,000 km) 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.

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Maintenance
Normal maintenance schedule (Cont.)
90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 72 months
❑Rotating tires
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose - Turbo GDI
(Every 6,200 miles (10,000 km))
❑ 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 (AWD)
❑ 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(First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months) * 5
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❑
Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)
❑ Replace air cleaner filter
❑ Replace spark plugs (Gamma 1.6 T-GDI)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter (Nu 2.0 GDI) * 6
(90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 144 months)
❑ Add fuel additive * 1
(90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 144 months)
* 1
: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of addi-
tive is recommended. Additives are available from your authorized
HYUNDAI dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not
mix other additives.
* 2
: Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance
free but periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance
schedule depends on fuel quality. If there are some important safe-
ty matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard start-
ing problem etc, replace the fuel filter immediately regardless of
maintenance schedule and consult an authorized HYUNDAI dealer
for details.
* 5
: The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is
reduced
* 6
:Engine oil (Gamma 1.6 T-GDI) At first, replace at 3,000 miles
(5,000 km) 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.

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7
Maintenance
Normal maintenance schedule (Cont.)
97,500 miles (156,000 km) or 78 months
❑Rotating tires
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose - Turbo GDI
(Every 6,200 miles (10,000 km))
❑ Replace engine oil and filter (Nu 2.0 GDI) * 6
(97,500 miles (156,000 km) or 156 months)
❑ Add fuel additive * 1
(97,500 miles (156,000 km) or 156 months)
* 1
: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline 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.
* 6
:Engine oil (Gamma 1.6 T-GDI) At first, replace at 3,000
miles (5,000 km) 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.
105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 84 months
❑Rotating tires
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose - Turbo GDI
(Every 6,200 miles (10,000 km))
❑ 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 (AWD)
❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑ Inspect drive belts (First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months) * 5
❑ Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)
❑ Replace spark plugs (Nu 2.0 GDI )
❑ Replace engine oil and filter (Nu 2.0 GDI) * 6
(105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 168 months)
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Maintenance
Normal maintenance schedule (Cont.)
127,500 miles (204,000 km) or 102 months
❑Rotating tires
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose - Turbo GDI
(Every 6,200 miles (10,000 km))
❑ Replace engine oil and filter (Nu 2.0 GDI) * 6
(127,500 miles (204,000 km) or 204 months)
❑ Add fuel additive * 1
(127,500 miles (204,000 km) or 204 months)
* 1
: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline 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.
* 6
:Engine oil (Gamma 1.6 T-GDI) At first, replace at 3,000
miles (5,000 km) 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.
135,000 miles (216,000 km) or 108 months
❑Rotating tires
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose - Turbo GDI
(Every 6,200 miles (10,000 km))
❑ 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 (AWD)
❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑ Inspect drive belts (First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months) * 5
❑ Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter (Nu 2.0 GDI) * 6
(135,000 miles (216,000 km) or 216 months)
❑ Replace spark plugs (Gamma 1.6 T-GDI)
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Maintenance
Maintenance under severe usage conditions
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under severe driving conditions. Refer
to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R: Replace
I: Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCEOPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVALSDRIVING
CONDITION
Engine oil and filter
Nu 2.0 GDIREvery 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 6 monthsA, B, C, D, E,
F, G, H, I, J, K
Gamma
1.6 T-GDIREvery 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 6 monthA, B, C, D, E,
F, G, H, I, J, K
Air cleaner filterRMore frequentlyC, E
Spark plugsRMore frequentlyB, H
Automatic transmission fluidREvery 60,000 miles (96,000 km) A, C, E, F, G, I
Ecoshift dual clutch transmission fluidREvery 75,000 miles (120,000 km)A, C, E, F, G, H, I, J
Front brake disc/pads, calipersIMore frequentlyC, D, G, H
Rear brake disc/padsIMore frequentlyC, D, G, H
Parking brakeIMore frequentlyC, D, G, H

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7
Maintenance
Vacuum crankcase ventilation hoses (if equipped)
Inspect the surface of hoses for evi- dence of heat and/or mechanical
damage. Hard and brittle rubber,
cracking, tears, cuts, abrasions, and
excessive swelling indicate deterio-
ration. Particular attention should be
paid to examine those hose surfaces
nearest to high heat sources, such
as the exhaust manifold. Inspect the hose routing to assure that the hoses do not come in con-
tact with any heat source, sharp
edges or moving component whichmight cause heat damage or
mechanical wear. Inspect all hose
connections, such as clamps and
couplings, to make sure they are
secure, and that no leaks are pres-
ent. Hoses should be replaced
immediately if there is any evidence
of deterioration or damage.
Air Cleaner Filter
A genuine HYUNDAI air cleaner filter is recommended when the filter isreplaced.
Spark Plugs
Make sure to install new spark plugs
of the correct heat range.
Valve Clearance (if equipped)
Inspect for excessive valve noise
and/or engine vibration and adjust if
necessary. Have an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer perform the opera-tion.
Cooling System
Check cooling system components,
such as radiator, coolant reservoir,
hoses and connections for leakage
and damage. Replace any damaged
parts.
Engine Coolant
The coolant should be changed at
the intervals specified in the mainte-
nance schedule.