2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA SE brake fluid

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Maintenance
Automatic Transmission Fluid
(if equipped)
Automatic transmission fluid should
not be checked under normal usage
conditions. But in severe conditions,
the fluid should be changed at an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer in
accordance to the scheduled mainte-
nance at the beginning of this chap-
ter.
Automatic transmission fluid
color is basically red.
As the vehicle is driven, the auto-
matic transmission fluid will begin
to look darker. This is a normal
condition and you should not
judge the need to replace the fluid
based upon the changed color.
Manual transmission fluid
(if equipped)
Inspect the manual transmission
fluid according to the maintenance
schedule.
Brake Hoses and Lines
Visually check for proper installation,
chafing, cracks, deterioration and
any leakage. Replace any deteriorat-
ed or damaged parts immediately.
Brake/Clutch Fluid
Check brake/clutch fluid level in the
brake/clutch fluid reservoir. The level
should be between the MIN and the
MAX marks on the side of the reser-
voir. Use only hydraulic brake/clutch
fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4
specification.
NOTICE
The use of a non-specified fluid
could result in transmission
malfunction and failure. Use
only the specified automatic
transmission fluid (refer to
"Recommended Lubricants and
Capacities" in chapter 8).
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Maintenance
Parking Brake
Inspect the parking brake system
including the parking brake pedal
and cables.
Brake Discs, Pads, Calipers
and Rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear,
discs for run out and wear, and
calipers for fluid leakage.
Exhaust Pipe and Muffler
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes,
muffler and hangers for cracks, dete-
rioration, or damage. Start the
engine and listen carefully for any
exhaust gas leakage. Tighten con-
nections or replace parts as neces-
sary.
Suspension Mounting Bolts
Check the suspension connections
for looseness or damage. Retighten
to the specified torque.
Steering Gear Box, Linkage &
Boots/Lower Arm Ball Joint
With the vehicle stopped and the
engine off, check for excessive free-
play in the steering wheel. Check the
linkage for bends or damage. Check
the dust boots and ball joints for
deterioration, cracks, or damage.
Replace any damaged parts.
Drive Shafts and Boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and
clamps for cracks, deterioration, or
damage. Replace any damaged
parts and, if necessary, repack the
grease.
Air Conditioning Refrigerant
Check the air conditioning lines and
connections for leakage and dam-
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Checking the Brake/Clutch
Fluid Level
Check the fluid level in the reservoir
periodically. The fluid level should be
between MAX and MIN marks on the
side of the reservoir.
Before removing the reservoir cap
and adding brake/clutch fluid, clean
the area around the reservoir cap
thoroughly to prevent brake/clutch
fluid contamination. If the level is low, add the specified
brake/clutch fluid to the MAX level.
The level will fall with accumulated
mileage. This is a normal condition
associated with the wear of the
brake/clutch linings. If the fluid level
is excessively low, have the brake/
clutch system checked by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer.
Do not allow brake/clutch fluid
to contact the vehicle’s body
paint, as paint damage will
result.
Brake/clutch fluid, which has been exposed to open air for an
extended time should NEVER be
used as its quality cannot be
guaranteed. It should be dis-
posed of properly.
Do not use the wrong kind of brake/clutch fluid. A few drops
of mineral based oil, such as
engine oil, in your brake/clutch
system can damage brake/
clutch system parts.
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Use only the specified brake/clutch
fluid (refer to "Recommended
Lubricants and Capacities" in chap-
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If the brake system requires fre-
quent additions of fluid this
could indicate a leak in the
brake system. Have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
WARNING
Do not allow brake/clutch fluid
to come in contact with your
eyes. If brake/clutch fluid comes
in contact with your eyes, flush
your eyes with clean water for at
least 15 minutes and get imme-
diate medical attention.
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Checking the Washer Fluid
Level
Check the fluid level in the washer
fluid reservoir and add fluid if neces-
sary. Plain water may be used if
washer fluid is not available.
However, use washer solvent with
antifreeze characteristics in cold cli-
mates to prevent freezing.
Checking the Parking Brake
Check whether the stroke is within
specification when the parking brake
pedal is depressed with 44 lb (20 kg,
196 N) of force. Also, the parking
brake alone should securely hold the
vehicle on a fairly steep grade. If the
stroke is more or less than specified,
have the parking brake adjusted by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
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To prevent serious injury or
death, take the following safety
precautions when using washer
fluid:
Do not use engine coolant or
antifreeze in the washer fluid
reservoir.
Engine coolant can severely
obscure visibility when
sprayed on the windshield and
may cause loss of vehicle con-
trol resulting in an accident or
damage to paint and body trim.
Do not allow sparks or flame to
contact the washer fluid or the
washer fluid reservoir. Washer
fluid may contain alcohol and
can be flammable.
Do not drink washer fluid and
avoid contact with skin.
Washer fluid is harmful to
humans and animals.
Keep washer fluid away from
children and animals.
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Specifications, Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
*1: Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.
*2: Engine oils labeled 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.
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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. Lubricant
Volume
Classification
Coolant M/T
6.34 US qt. (6.0
l)
Mixture of antifreeze and water
(Phosphate-based Ethylene glycol coolant for alu-
minum radiator)
A/T
6.97 US qt. (6.6 l)
Brake/Clutch fluid
0.74~0.85 US qt. (0.7 ~ 0.8 l) FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Fuel14.0 US gal. (53 l)Refer to “Fuel requirements” in the Foreword chapter.

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Automatic climate control system ................................3-133Air conditioning .......................................................3-140
Air Conditioning refrigerant label............................3-144
Air intake control .....................................................3-139
Automatic heating and air conditioning ...................3-134
Fan speed control .....................................................3-140
Manual heating and air conditioning .......................3-135
Mode selection .........................................................3-136
OFF mode.................................................................3-141
System maintenance .................................................3-143
Temperature control .................................................3-138
Automatic emergency brake (AEB) system ...................5-49
Automatic transmission ..................................................5-20 Good driving practices ...............................................5-25
Manual shift mode......................................................5-23
Parking........................................................................\
5-25
Shift lock system ........................................................5-24
Shift-lock release ........................................................5-24
Automatic Ventilation ...................................................3-149
Aux, USB and iPod ..........................................................4-2 Battery ........................................................................\
.....7-41
Battery
Battery recharging ......................................................7-42
Battery saver function ...................................................3-113
Before driving ...................................................................5-4
Blade type fuse ...............................................................7-65
Blind spot detection (BSD) system ................................5-41
Blue Link
®center ...........................................................3-25
Brake system ...................................................................5-27 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ...................................5-30
Disc brakes wear indicator .........................................5-28
Electronic stability control (ESC) ..............................5-33
Good braking practices ..............................................5-38
Hill-start assist control (HAC) ...................................5-37
Parking brak ..............................................................5-28
Power brakes ..............................................................5-27
Rear drum brakes .......................................................5-28
Vehicle stability management (VSM) ........................5-36
Brake/clutch fluid ...........................................................7-33
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Exhaust emission control system....................................7-97
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items.................7-24
Exterior care....................................................................7-89\
Exterior lights ...............................................................3-107
Exterior overviewFront ........................................................................\
.....2-2
Rear ........................................................................\
......2-3
Flat tire Jack and tools .............................................................6-15
Jack label ....................................................................6-22\
Tire Mobility Kit ........................................................6-22
Use of compact spare tires .........................................6-20
Floor mat anchor(s).......................................................3-157
Fluid Brake/clutch fluid .......................................................7-33
Washer fluid ...............................................................7-34
Front lamps ...................................................................3-115
Front seats ........................................................................\
.2-6
Fuel filler door ................................................................3-58
Fuel gauge .......................................................................3\
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Fuel requirements .............................................................F-7
Fuse/relay panel description Instrument panel fuse panel .......................................7-66
Engine compartment fuse panel .................................7-69 Fuses ........................................................................\
.......7-60
Blade type fuse ...........................................................7-65
Cartridge type fuse .....................................................7-65
Engine compartment panel fuse replacement ............7-63
Fuse switch .................................................................7-62
Fuse/relay panel description .......................................7-66
Instrument panel fuse replacement.............................7-61
Main fuse ....................................................................7-64\
Multi fuse ...................................................................7-64
Gauges........................................................................\
.....3-63
Glove box......................................................................3-\
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Hazard warning flasher .....................................................6-2
Hazardous driving conditions .........................................5-92
Head restraints ................................................................2-15
Headlamp delay function ..............................................3-113
Headlamp position ........................................................3-109
Headlight bulb replacement ............................................7-72
Heater Automatic climate control system............................3-133
Manual climate control system ................................3-123
Height adjustment ...........................................................2-25
High beam operation.....................................................3-109
Highway driving .............................................................5-95
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