2017 Hyundai Elantra spark plugs

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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
Normal Maintenance Schedule
I:Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R:Replace or change.
*4:For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items.
*5:Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary.We recommend that the system be checked
by an authorised HYUNDAI dealer.
*6:The fuel filter is considered to be maintenance free but periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule
depending on fuel quality. If there are some important matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, or hard starting
problems etc, we recommend replacing the fuel filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consulting with an
authorised HYUNDAI dealer for details.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496
Km×1,000153045607590105120
Spark plugs *4Replace every 150,000 km or 120 months
Va p o u r h o s e a n d f u e l f i l l e r c a pII
Fuel tank air filter (if equipped)II
Va c u u m h o s eIIIIIIII
Fuel filter *6RR
Fuel lines, hoses and connectionsII
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM

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7
Maintenance
Maintenance Under Severe Usage and Low Mileage Conditions
The following items must be serviced more frequently on vehicles mainly used under severe driving conditions.
Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace
Maintenance itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance intervalsDriving condition
Engine oil and engine oil filterRReplace every 7,500 km or 6 monthsA, B, C, D, E,
F, G , H , I , K , L
Air cleaner filterRReplace more frequently
depending on the conditionC, E
Spark plugs RReplace more frequently
depending on the conditionA, B, H, I
Steering gear rack, linkage and bootsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, G
Front suspension ball jointsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, G
Disc brakes and pads, calipers and rotorsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, G, H
Par king brakeIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, G, H
Driveshaft and bootsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, G, H, I

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Maintenance
Air cleaner filter
We recommend that the air cleaner
filter be replaced by an authorised
HYUNDAI dealer.
Spark plugs
Make sure to install new spark plugs
of the correct heat range.
Cooling system
Check the cooling system parts,
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.
Automatic transmission fluid
Automatic transmission fluid should
not be checked under normal usage
conditions.
We recommend that the automatic
transmission fluid be changed by an
authorised HYUNDAI dealer accord-
ing to the maintenance schedule.
Information
Automatic transmission fluid colour is
basically red. As the vehicle is driven,
the automatic transmission fluid will
begin to look darker.
This is a normal condition. It does not
need to be replaced based on the
colour change.
The use of a non-specified fluid
could result in transmission mal-
function and failure.
Use only specified automatic
transmission fluid. (Refer to
“Recommended lubricants and
capacities” in section 8.)
NOTICE
i
Do not disconnect and inspect
spark plugs when the engine is
hot. You may burn yourself.
WA R N I N G