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Maintenance
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Maintenance
Engine compartment .............................................7-3
Maintenance services ...........................................7-5
Owner's responsibility ......................................................7-5
Owner maintenance precautions ................................7-5
Owner maintenance ...............................................7-8
Owner maintenance schedule ......................................7-8
Scheduled maintenance service ........................7-10
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items..7-28
Engine oil ..............................................................7-32
Checking the engine oil level ....................................7-32
Changing the engine oil and filter ..............................7-33
Engine coolant......................................................7-34
Checking the coolant level ...........................................7-34
Recommended engine coolant.....................................7-36
Changing the coolant .....................................................7-36
Brake/clutch fluid ................................................7-37
Checking the brake/clutch fluid level ........................7-37
Washer fluid .........................................................7-39
Checking the washer fluid level ..................................7-39
Parking brake .......................................................7-39
Checking the parking brake .........................................7-39
Fuel filter (For Diesel) ........................................7-40
Draining water from fuel filter ....................................7-40
Extracting air from the fuel filter ..............................7-40
Air cleaner ............................................................7-41
Filter replacement ........................................................7-41
Climate control air filter .....................................7-42
Filter inspection ...............................................................7-42
Filter replacement ...........................................................7-42
Wiper blades .........................................................7-44
Blade inspection ..............................................................7-44
Blade replacement ..........................................................7-44
Battery...................................................................7-47
For best battery service................................................7-47
Battery capacity label ....................................................7-49
Battery recharging .........................................................7-49
Reset items .......................................................................7-50
Tires and wheels ..................................................7-51
Tire care ............................................................................7-51
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures.............7-51
Checking tire inflation pressure ..................................7-53
Tire rotation .....................................................................7-54
Wheel alignment and tire balance ..............................7-55
Tire replacement .............................................................7-55
Wheel replacement ........................................................7-56
Tire traction ......................................................................7-57
Tire maintenance ...........................................................7-57
Tire sidewall labeling ......................................................7-57
Low aspect ratio tire ......................................................7-61
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1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Engine oil dipstick
3. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir
4. Positive battery terminal
5. Negative battery terminal
6. Engine room junction block
7. Air cleaner
8. Radiator cap
9. Engine coolant reservoir
10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
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The actual engine room in the vehicle
may differ from the illustration.
■ ■Gasoline Engine (Gamma 1.6 MPI)
- Right Hand Drive
- Left Hand Drive
7-4
Maintenance
OGS075100/OGS075001L
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir
3. Positive battery terminal
4. Negative battery terminal
5. Engine room junction block
6. Air cleaner
7. Radiator cap
8. Engine coolant reservoir
9. Engine oil dipstick
10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
11. Fuel filter
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The actual engine room in the vehicle
may differ from the illustration. ■ ■
Diesel Engine (U2 1.4 TCI / U2 1.6 TCI)
- Right Hand Drive
- Left Hand Drive
7-6
Maintenance
• Do not put heavy objects or
apply excessive force on top of
the engine cover (if equipped) or
fuel related parts.
When you inspect the fuel sys-
tem (fuel lines and fuel injection
devices), we recommend that
you contact an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Do not drive long time with
the engine cover (if equipped)
removed.
When checking the engine
room, do not go near fire. Fuel,
washer fluid, etc. are flammable
oils that may cause fire.
Before touching the battery,
ignition cables and electrical
wiring, you should disconnect
the battery "-" terminal. You may
get an electric shock from the
electric current.
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NOTICE
Maintenance work
Performing maintenance work
on a vehicle can be danger-
ous. You can be seriously
injured while performing some
maintenance procedures. If
you lack sufficient knowledge
and experience or the proper
tools and equipment to do the
work, we recommend that the
system be serviced by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Working under the hood with
the engine running is danger-
ous. It becomes even more
dangerous when you wear
jewelry or loose clothing.
These can become entangled
in moving parts and result in
injury.
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WARNING (Continued)
Therefore, if you must run the
engine while working under the
hood, make certain that you
remove all jewelry (especially
rings, bracelets, watches, and
necklaces) and all neckties,
scarves, and similar loose
clothing before getting near the
engine or cooling fans.
Do not leave gloves, rags or any
other combustible material in
the engine compartment. Doing
so may cause a heat-induced
fire.
WARNING
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Maintenance
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The following lists are vehicle checks
and inspections that should be per-
formed at the frequencies indicated
to help ensure safe, dependable
operation of your vehicle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your deal-
er as soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance Checks
are generally not covered by war-
ranties and you may be charged for
labor, parts and lubricants used.Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop for fuel:
• Check the engine oil level.
Check the coolant level in coolant
reservoir.
Check the windshield washer fluid
level.
Look for low or under-inflated tires.
Check the radiator and condenser.
Check if the front of the radiator
and condenser are clean and not
blocked with leaves, dirt or insects
etc.
If any of the above parts are
extremely dirty or you are not sure
of their condition, we recommend
that you contact an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
While 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 any increased steer-
ing effort or looseness in the steer-
ing wheel, or change in its straight-
ahead position.
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 transaxle occurs,
check the transaxle fluid level.
Check automatic transaxle 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). Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level when the
engine is hot. Scalding hot
coolant and steam may blow
out under pressure. This could
cause burns or other serious
injury.
WARNING
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Maintenance
I : 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 leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before starting a long trip.
*3: If good quality gasolines that meet Europe Fuel standards (EN228) or equivalents including fuel additives is not available, one
bottle of additive is recommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer along with information on how
to use them. Do not mix other additives.
*
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 authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Normal maintenance schedule (Except Mexico) – Gasoline engine
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496
Miles×1,0001020304050607080
Km×1,000153045607590105120
Drive belts *1IIII
Engine oil and
engine oil filter *
2
Except
Middle EastReplace every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months
Middle EastReplace every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 12 months
Fuel additives *3Add every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 6 months
Air cleaner filterRRRRRRRR
Spark plugs
*4RR
Valve clearance
*5I
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
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Maintenance
Maintenance under severe usage conditions (Except Mexico) – Gasoline engine
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe driving conditions.
Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace
R : Replace or change
Maintenance itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance intervalsDriving condition
Engine oil and
engine oil filter
Except Middle
EastREvery 7,500 km (4,600 miles) or 6 monthsA, B, C, D, E,
F, G, H, I, J, K
Middle EastREvery 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months
Air cleaner filterRReplace more frequently
depending on the conditionC, E
Spark plugs RReplace more frequently
depending on the conditionB, H
Manual transaxle fluid REvery 120,000 km (80,000 miles)C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
Automatic transaxle fluid REvery 100,000 km (62,000 miles)A, C, F, G, I
Steering gear rack, linkage and bootsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, G
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Maintenance
Normal maintenance schedule (Except Mexico) - Diesel engine
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
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1: Inspect drive belt tensioner, idler and alternator pulley and if necessary correct or replace.
*2: Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before starting a long trip.
*3: The engine oil level should be checked regularly and maintained properly. Operating with an insufficient amount oil can dam-
age the engine, and such damage is not covered by warranty.
*
4: This maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. It is applicable only when using a qualified fuel < "EN590 or equivalent">.
If the diesel fuel specification doesn't meet the EN590, it must be replaced more frequently. If there are some important safety
matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc, replace the fuel filter immediately regardless
of maintenance schedule and we recommend that you consult an authorized HYUNDAI dealer for details.
*
5: If the diesel fuel specification don't meet the EN590, it must be replaced more frequently. HYUNDAI recommends "every
7,500km inspection, every 15,000km replacement".
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496
Miles×1,00012.52537.55062.57587.5100
Km×1,00020406080100120140160
Drive belts *1At first, inspect every 80,000km(50,000miles) or 48months :
after that, inspect every 20,000km(12,500miles) or 12months
Engine oil and engine oil filter *2*3Replace every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 12 months
Air cleaner filter RRRRRRRR
Fuel filler capII
Fuel filter cartridge *4 *5RRRRRRRR
Fuel lines, hoses and connectionsIIIIIIII
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM