2017 Hyundai Elantra oil level

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If you have a flat tyre ........................................6-16
Jack and tools .................................................................6-16
Changing tyres .................................................................6-17
To w i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 2 3
To w i n g s e r v i c e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 2 3
Removable towing hook ...............................................6-24
Emergency towing .........................................................6-25
Engine compartment .............................................7-3
Maintenance services ...........................................7-4
Owners responsibility......................................................7-4
Owner maintenance precautions ..................................7-4
Owner maintenance ...............................................7-5
Owner maintenance schedule ........................................7-6
Scheduled maintenance services.........................7-8
Normal Maintenance Schedule .....................................7-9
Maintenance under severe usage and
low mileage conditions ..................................................7-13
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items..7-15
Engine oil ..............................................................7-19
Checking the engine oil level .......................................7-19
Checking the engine oil and filter ..............................7-20
Engine coolant......................................................7-21
Checking the engine coolant level..............................7-21
Changing the coolant .....................................................7-23
Brake/clutch fluid ................................................7-24
Checking the brake/clutch fluid level ........................7-24
Washer fluid .........................................................7-26
Checking the washer fluid level ..................................7-26
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Convenient features of your vehicle
3
Charging System
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
•Once you turn the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.
- It remains on until the engine is
started.
•When there is a malfunction with
either the alternator or electrical
charging system.
If there is a malfunction with either
the alternator or electrical charging
system:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and check the
alternator drive belt for looseness
or breakage.
If the belt is adjusted properly,
there may be a problem in the
electrical charging system.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by
an authorised HYUNDAI dealer as
soon as possible.
Engine Oil Pressure
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
•Once you turn the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.
- It remains on until the engine is
started.
•When the engine oil pressure is
low.
If the engine oil pressure is low:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and check the
engine oil level (For more details,
refer to “Engine Oil” in chapter
7).If the level is low, add oil as
required.
If the warning light remains on
after adding oil or if oil is not avail-
able, we recommend that you
have the vehicle inspected by an
authorised HYUNDAI dealer as
soon as possible.
•If the engine does not stop
immediately after the Engine Oil
Pressure Warning Light is illumi-
nated, severe damage could
result.
•If the warning light stays on
whilst the engine is running, it
indicates that there may be seri-
ous engine damage or malfunc-
tion. In this case:
1. Stop the vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so.
2. Turn off the engine and check
the oil level. If the oil level is
low, fill the engine oil to the
proper level.
3. Start the engine again. If the
warning light stays on after
the engine is started, turn the
engine off immediately. In this
case, we recommend that you
have the vehicle inspected by
an authorised HYUNDAI deal-
er.
NOTICE

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Driving your vehicle
5
Driving in flooded areas
Avoid dr iving through flooded areas
unless you are sure the water is no
higher than the bottom of the wheel
hub. Drive through any water slowly.
Allow adequate stopping distance
because brake performance may be
reduced.
After driving through water, dry the
brakes by gently applying them sev-
eral times whilst the vehicle is mov-
ing slowly.
Highway driving
Ty r e s
Adjust the tyre inflation, as specified.
Under-inflation may overheat or
damage the tyres.
Do not install worn-out or damaged
tyres, which may reduce traction or
fail the braking operation.
Information
Never over-inflate your tyres above
the maximum inflation pressure, as
specified on your tyres.
Fuel, engine coolant and engine
oil
Driving at higher speeds on the high-
way consumes more fuel and is less
efficient than driving at a slower,
more moderate speed. Maintain a
moderate speed in order to conserve
fuel when driving on the highway.
Be sure to check both the engine
coolant level and the engine oil
before driving.
Drive belt
A loose or damaged drive belt may
overheat the engine.
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Driving your vehicle
5
Check battery and cables
Winter temperatures increase bat-
tery consumption.Inspect the bat-
tery and cables, as specified in the
chapter 7.The battery charging level
can be checked by an authorised
HYUNDAI dealer or in a service sta-
tion.
Change to "winter weight" oil if
necessary
In some regions during winter, it is
recommended to use the "winter
weight" oil with lower viscosity. For
further information, refer to chapter
8. When you are not sure about a
type of winter weight oil, consult an
authorised HYUNDAI dealer.
Check spark plugs and ignition
system
Inspect the spark plugs, as speci-
fied in chapter 7.If necessary,
replace them. Also check all ignition
wirings and components for any
cracks, wear-out, and damage.
To p r e v e n t l o c k s f r o m f r e e z i n g
To p r e v e n t t h e l o c k s f r o m b e i n g
frozen, spray approved de-icing fluid
or glycerin into key holes. When a
lock opening is already covered with
ice, spray approved de-icing fluid
over the ice to remove it. When an
internal part of a lock freezes, try to
thaw it with a heated key. Use the
heated key carefully to avoid an
injury.
Use approved window washer
anti-freeze solution in system
To p r e v e n t t h e w i n d o w w a s h e r f r o m
being frozen, add authorised window
washer anti-freeze solution, as spec-
ified on the window washer contain-
er. Window washer anti-freeze solu-
tion is available from an authorised
HYUNDAI dealer, and most vehicle
accessory outlets. Do not use engine
coolant or other types of anti-freeze
solution, to prevent any damage to
the vehicle paint.

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Maintenance
7
Maintenance
Engine compartment .............................................7-3
Maintenance services ...........................................7-4
Owne's responsibility........................................................7-4
Owner maintenance precautions ..................................7-4
Owner maintenance ...............................................7-5
Owner maintenance schedule ........................................7-6
Scheduled maintenance services.........................7-8
Normal Maintenance Schedule .....................................7-9
Maintenance under severe usage and
low mileage conditions ..................................................7-13
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items..7-15
Engine oil ..............................................................7-19
Checking the engine oil level ....................................7-19
Checking the engine oil and filter ..............................7-20
Engine coolant......................................................7-21
Checking the engine coolant level..............................7-21
Changing the coolant .....................................................7-23
Brake/clutch fluid ................................................7-24
Checking the brake/clutch fluid level ........................7-24
Washer fluid .........................................................7-26
Checking the washer fluid level ...............................7-26
Parking brake .......................................................7-27
Checking the parking brake .........................................7-27
Air cleaner ............................................................7-28
Filter replacement ...........................................................7-28
Climate control air filter .....................................7-30
Filter inspection ...............................................................7-30
Filter replacement ...........................................................7-30
Wiper blades .........................................................7-31
Blade inspection ..............................................................7-31
Blade replacement ..........................................................7-31
Battery...................................................................7-34
For best battery service................................................7-34
Battery capacity label ...................................................7-36
Battery recharging .......................................................7-36
Reset items .......................................................................7-37
Ty r e s a n d w h e e l s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 3 8
Ty r e c a r e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 3 8
Recommended cold tyre inflation pressures ...........7-38
Checking tyre inflation pressure.................................7-40
Ty r e r o t a t i o n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 4 1
Wheel alignment and tyre balance ..........................7-42
Ty r e r e p l a c e m e n t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 4 2
Wheel replacement ........................................................7-44
Ty r e t r a c t i o n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 4 4
Ty r e m a i n t e n a n c e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 4 4
Ty r e s i d e w a l l l a b e l l i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 4 4
Low aspect ratio tyre ...................................................7-49
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Maintenance
Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop for fuel:
•Check the engine oil level.
•Check coolant level in the engine
coolant reservoir.
•Check the windscreen washer fluid
level.
•Check for low or under-inflated
tyres.
Whilst 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 if there is any
increased steering effort or loose-
ness in the steering wheel, or
change in its straight-ahead position.
•Notice if your vehicle constantly
turns slightly or “pulls” to one side
when travelling 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 transmission
occurs, check the transmission fluid
level.
•Check the automatic transmission
P (Park) function.
•Check the parking brake.
•Check for fluid leaks under your vehi-
cle (water dripping from the air con-
ditioning 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
signals and hazard warning flashers.
•Check the inflation pressures of all
tyres including the spare for tyres
that are worn, show uneven wear,
or are damaged.
•Check for loose wheel lug nuts.
Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level when the
engine is hot. This may result in
coolant being blown out of the
opening and cause serious
burns and other injuries.
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MaintenanceI:Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R:Replace or change.
*1:Adjust alternator and power steering (and water pump drive belt) and air conditioner drive belt (if equipped).
Inspect and if necessary correct or replace.
*2:Check the engine oil level and for leaks every 500 km or before starting a long trip.
*3:If good quality petrols meet Europe Fuel standards (EN228) or equivalents including fuel additives is not available, one bottle
of additive is recommended. Additives are available from your authorised HYUNDAI dealer along with information on how to
use them. Do not mix other additives.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496
Km×1,000153045607590105120
Drive belts *1IIII
Engine oil and engine oil filter *2RRRRRRRR
Air cleaner filterIIRIIRII
Fuel additives *3Add every 15,000 km or 12 months
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
Normal Maintenance Schedule

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Maintenance
EENNGGIINNEE OOIILL
Checking the engine oil level
1. Be sure the vehicle is on level
ground.
2. Start the engine and allow it to
reach normal operating tempera-
ture.
3. Turn the engine off and wait for a
few minutes (about 5 minutes) for
the oil to return to the oil pan.
4. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean,
and re-insert it fully.
5. Pull the dipstick out again and
check the level. The level should
be between F and L.
•Do not overfill the engine oil.It
may damage the engine.
•Do not spill engine oil, when
adding or changing engine oil. If
you drop the engine oil on the
engine compartment, wipe it off
immediately.
•When you wipe the oil level
gauge, you should wipe it with a
clean cloth. When mixed with
debris, it can cause engine dam-
age.
NOTICE
Radiator hose
Be very careful not to touch the
radiator hose when checking or
adding the engine oil as it may
be hot enough to burn you.
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