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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.
WA R N I N G 
     
        
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8-6
Specifications & Consumer information
RREECCOOMMMMEENNDDEEDD  LLUUBBRRIICCAANNTTSS  AANNDD  CCAAPPAACCIITTIIEESS
To   h e l p   a c h i e v e   p r o p e r   e n g i n e   a n d   p o w e r t r a i n   p e r f o r m a n c e   a n d   d u r a b i l i t y,   u s e   o n l y   l u b r i c a n t s   o f   t h e   p r o p e r   q u a l i t y.
The correct lubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results in improved fuel economy.
These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.
Lubricant Volume Classification
Engine oil *1*2(drain and refill) 
RecommendsNu 2.0 
MPI4.0l
API SM*4& ILSAC GF-4 (or above)
ACEA  A5*3(or above)
Manual transmission fluidNu 2.0 
MPI1.7~1.8 
HK MTF 70W (SK)
SPIRAX S6 GHME 70W MTF (H.K.SHELL)
GS MTF HD 70W (GS CALTEX) (API GL-4, SAE 70W)
Automatic  transmission  fluidNu 2.0 
MPI6.7 l
MICHANG ATF SP-IV, 
SK ATF SP-IV, 
NOCA ATF SP-IV, 
HYUNDAI genuine ATF SP-IV 
     
        
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8
Specifications & Consumer information
Lubricant Volume Classification
CoolantNu 2.0 
MPI
M/T5.9 lMixture of antifreeze and water 
(Phosphate-based Ethylene glycol coolant for
aluminium radiator)A/T5.8 l
Brake/Clutch fluid0.7~0.8 lFMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Fuel50 lRefer to “Fuel requirements” in the Foreword
chapter.
*1:Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.
*2:Engine oils labelled Energy Conserving Oil are now available.Along with other additional benefits, they contribute to fuel econ-
omy by reducing the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction. Often, these improvements are difficult to measure
in everyday driving, but in a year’s time, they can offer significant cost and energy savings.
*3:If the ACEA A5 engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use ILSAC GF-3 (or above) or ACEA A3 (or above).
*4:If the API service SM engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use API service SL.
M/T : Manual transmission
A/T : Automatic transmission