2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA SE oil level

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Engine compartment .............................................7-3
Maintenance services ...........................................7-4
Owner's Responsibility .....................................................7-4
Owner Maintenance Precautions..................................7-4
Owner maintenance ...............................................7-5
Owner Maintenance Schedule .......................................7-6
Scheduled maintenance services.........................7-7
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items..7-24
Engine oil ..............................................................7-28
Checking the Engine Oil Level .....................................7-28
Checking the Engine Oil and Filter .............................7-29
Engine coolant......................................................7-30
Checking the Engine Coolant Level ............................7-30
Changing Engine Coolant ..............................................7-32
Brake/clutch fluid ................................................7-33
Checking the Brake/clutch Fluid Level......................7-33
Washer fluid .........................................................7-34
Checking the Washer Fluid Level................................7-34
Parking brake .......................................................7-33
Checking the Parking Brake .........................................7-33
Air cleaner ............................................................7-35
Filter Replacement ..........................................................7-35
Climate control air filter .....................................7-37
Filter Inspection ...............................................................7-37
Wiper blades .........................................................7-39
Blade Inspection ..............................................................7-39
Blade Replacement .........................................................7-39
Battery...................................................................7-41
For Best Battery Service ..............................................7-42
Battery Recharging ........................................................7-42
Reset features .................................................................7-43
Tires and wheels ..................................................7-44
Tire Care ........................................................................\
....7-44
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures ...........7-45
Check Tire Inflation Pressure ......................................7-46
Tire Rotation...................................................................\
..7-47
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ............................7-48
Tire Replacement ............................................................7-48
Wheel Replacement ........................................................7-49
Tire Traction .....................................................................7-4\
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Tire Maintenance ............................................................7-50
Tire Sidewall Labeling ....................................................7-50
Tire Terminology and Definitions................................7-54
All Season Tires ...............................................................7-57
Summer Tires ...................................................................7-57
Snow Tires ........................................................................\
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Convenient features of your vehicle
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Charging SystemWarning Light
If this warning light comes on while
the engine is running, the battery is
not being charged. Immediately turn
off all electrical accessories. Try not
to use electrically operated controls,
such as the power windows. Keep the
engine running; stopping then restart-
ing the engine will quickly discharge
the battery.
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 elec-
trical charging system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Engine Oil PressureWarning 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 isstarted.
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 infor-
mation, 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 and restarting the
engine or if oil is not available,
turn off the engine. There is a
mechanical concern that needs to
be repaired before you can contin-
ue driving. In this case, have your
vehicle inspected by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer.
- Engine Oil Pressure Warning light
To prevent severe engine damage,
after the Engine Oil Pressure
Warning Light is illuminated and as
soon as it is safe to do so, turn the
engine off and check the oil level.
If the oil level is low, fill the engine
oil to the proper level and start the
engine again. If the light stays on
with the engine running, turn the
engine off immediately.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
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Driving your vehicle
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Highway Driving
Tires
Adjust the tire inflation, as specified.
Under-inflation may overheat or
damage the tires.
Do not install worn-out or damaged
tires, which may reduce traction or
fail the braking operation.
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Never over-inflate your tires above the
maximum inflation pressure, as speci-
fied on your tires.
Fuel, engine coolant and engineoil
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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Utility vehicles have a signifi-
cantly higher rollover rate than
other types of vehicles. To pre-
vent rollovers or loss of control:
Take corners at slower speeds
than you would with a passen-
ger vehicle.
Avoid sharp turns and abrupt
maneuvers.
Do not modify your vehicle in
any way that you would raise
the center of gravity.
Keep tires properly inflated.
Do not carry heavy cargo on
the roof.
WARNING
In a rollover crash, an unbelted
person is significantly more
likely to die than a person wear-
ing a seat belt. Make sure all
passengers are wearing their
seat belts.
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Driving your vehicle
- When using tire chains:
Wrong size chains or improperly installed chains can damage
your vehicle's brake lines, sus-
pension, body and wheels.
Use SAE "S" class or wire chains.
If you hear noise caused by chains contacting the body,
retighten the chain to prevent
contact with the vehicle body.
To prevent body damage, retighten the chains after driving
0.3~0.6 miles (0.5~1.0 km).
Do not use tire chains on vehi- cles equipped with aluminum
wheels. If unavoidable, use a
wire type chain.
Use wire chains less than 0.59 inch (15 mm) wide to prevent
damage to the chain’s connec-
tion.
Winter Precautions
Use high quality ethylene glycolcoolant
Your vehicle is delivered with high
quality ethylene glycol coolant in the
cooling system. It is the only type of
coolant that should be used because
it helps prevent corrosion in the cool-
ing system, lubricates the water
pump and prevents freezing. Be sure
to replace or replenish your coolant
in accordance with the maintenance
schedule in chapter 7. Before winter,
have your coolant tested to assure
that its freezing point is sufficient for
the temperatures anticipated during
the winter.
Change to "winter weight" oil ifnecessary
In some climates it is recommended
that a lower viscosity "winter weight"
oil be used during cold weather. See
chapter 8 for recommendations. If
you aren't sure what weight oil you
should use, consult an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Check battery and cables
Winter puts additional burdens on
the battery system. Visually inspect
the battery and cables as described
in chapter 7. The level of charge in
your battery can be checked by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer or a
service station.
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Maintenance
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Maintenance
Engine compartment .............................................7-3
Maintenance services ...........................................7-4
Owner's Responsibility .....................................................7-4
Owner Maintenance Precautions..................................7-4
Owner maintenance ...............................................7-5
Owner Maintenance Schedule .......................................7-6
Scheduled maintenance services.........................7-7
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items..7-24
Engine oil ..............................................................7-28
Checking the Engine Oil Level .....................................7-28
Checking the Engine Oil and Filter .............................7-29
Engine coolant......................................................7-30
Checking the Engine Coolant Level ............................7-30
Changing Engine Coolant ..............................................7-32
Brake/clutch fluid ................................................7-33
Checking the Brake/clutch Fluid Level......................7-33
Washer fluid .........................................................7-34
Checking the Washer Fluid Level................................7-34
Parking brake .......................................................7-33
Checking the Parking Brake .........................................7-33
Air cleaner ............................................................7-35
Filter Replacement ..........................................................7-35
Climate control air filter .....................................7-37
Filter Inspection ...............................................................7-37
Wiper blades .........................................................7-39
Blade Inspection ..............................................................7-39
Blade Replacement .........................................................7-39
Battery...................................................................7-41
For Best Battery Service ..............................................7-42
Battery Recharging ........................................................7-42
Reset features .................................................................7-43
Tires and wheels ..................................................7-44
Tire Care ........................................................................\
....7-44
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures ...........7-45
Check Tire Inflation Pressure ......................................7-46
Tire Rotation...................................................................\
..7-47
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ............................7-48
Tire Replacement ............................................................7-48
Wheel Replacement ........................................................7-49
Tire Traction .....................................................................7-4\
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Tire Maintenance ............................................................7-50
Tire Sidewall Labeling ....................................................7-50
Tire Terminology and Definitions................................7-54
All Season Tires ...............................................................7-57
Summer Tires ...................................................................7-57
Snow Tires ........................................................................\
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Radial-Ply Tires ...............................................................7-58
Low Aspect Ratio Tires..................................................7-58
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Maintenance
Owner Maintenance Schedule
When you stop for fuel:
Check the engine oil level.
Check coolant level in the enginecoolant reservoir.
Check the windshield washer fluid level.
Check for low or under-inflated tires.
While operating your vehicle:
Note any changes in the sound ofthe 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 posi-
tion.
Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or "pulls" to one side
when traveling 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/ ecoshift dual clutch transmission P
(Park) function. Check the parking brake.
Check for fluid leaks under your
vehicle (water dripping from the air
conditioning system during or after
use is normal).
At least monthly:
Check coolant level in the enginecoolant reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the brake lights,
turn signals and hazard warning
flashers.
Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare for tires
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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Checking the Engine Oil Level
1. Follow all of the oil manufacturer’s
precautions.
2. Be sure the vehicle is on the level ground in P (Park) with the parking
brake set. If possible, block the
wheels.
3. Turn the engine on and allow the engine to reach normal operating
temperature.
4. Turn the engine off and wait about five minutes for the oil to return to
the oil pan.
5. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean, and re-insert it fully. 6. Pull the dipstick out again and
check the level. The level should
be between F and L.
7. If it is near or at L, add enough oil to bring the level to F. To prevent damage to your
engine:
Do not overfill with engine oil.
Add oil in small quantities and
recheck level to ensure engine
is not overfilled.
Do not spill engine oil when adding or changing engine oil.
Use a funnel to help prevent oil
from being spilled on engine
components. Wipe off spilled oil
immediately.
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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-
ter 8).
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NOTICE
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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