2018 HYUNDAI ELANTRA SPORT engine coolant

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Driving your vehicle
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.
Check spark plugs and ignitionsystem
Inspect your spark plugs as
described in chapter 7 and replace
them if necessary. Also check all
ignition wiring and components to be
sure they are not cracked, worn or
damaged in any way.
Use approved window washeranti-freeze in system
To keep the water in the window
washer system from freezing, add an
approved window washer anti-freeze
solution in accordance with instruc-
tions on the container. Window wash-
er anti-freeze is available from an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer and
most auto parts outlets. Do not useengine coolant or other types of anti-
freeze as these may damage thepaint finish.
Do not let your parking brake
freeze
Under some conditions your parking
brake can freeze in the engaged
position. This is most likely to happen
when there is an accumulation of
snow or ice around or near the rear
brakes or if the brakes are wet. If
there is a risk the parking brake may
freeze, apply it only temporarily while
you put the gear selector lever in P
and block the rear wheels so the car
cannot roll. Then release the parking
brake.
Do not let ice and snow accu-mulate underneath
Under some conditions, snow and
ice can build up under the fenders
and interfere with the steering. When
driving in severe winter conditions
where this may happen, you should
periodically check underneath the
car to be sure the movement of the
front wheels and the steering com-
ponents is not obstructed.
Don't place foreign objects ormaterials in the engine com-
partment
Placement of foreign object or mate-
rials which prevent cooling of the
engine, in the engine compartment,
may cause a failure or combustion.
The manufacturer is not responsible
for the damage caused by suchplacement.

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What to do in an emergency
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If your temperature gauge indicates
overheating, you experience a loss
of power, or hear loud pinging or
knocking, the engine may be over-
heating. If this happens, you should:
1. Pull off the road and stop as soonas it is safe to do so.
2. Place the shift lever in P (Park) and set the parking brake. If the air
conditioning is ON, turn it OFF.
3. If engine coolant is running out under the vehicle or steam is com-ing out from the hood, stop the
engine. Do not open the hood until
the coolant has stopped running
or the steaming has stopped. If
there is no visible loss of engine
coolant and no steam, leave the
engine running and check to be
sure the engine cooling fan is
operating. If the fan is not running,
turn the engine off. 4. Check for coolant leaking from the
radiator, hoses or under the vehi-
cle. (If the air conditioning had
been in use, it is normal for cold
water to be draining from it when
you stop.)
5. If engine coolant is leaking out, stop the engine immediately and
call the nearest authorized
HYUNDAI dealer for assistance.
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While the engine is
running, keep hands,
clothing and tools
away from the mov-
ing parts such as thecooling fan and drive
belt to prevent seri-
ous injury.
WARNING
Your vehicle is equipped with a pres-
surized coolant
reserve tank. NEVER
remove the coolant
reserve tank cap or the radiatordrain plug while the engine and
radiator are HOT. Hot coolant
and steam may blow out under
pressure, causing serious
injury.
Turn the engine off and wait
until the engine cools down.
Use extreme care when remov-
ing the coolant reserve tank
cap. Wrap a towel or thick rag
around it, and turn it counter-
clockwise slowly to release
some of the pressure from the
system. Step back while thepressure is released.
When you are sure all the pres-
sure has been released, contin-ue turning the cap counter-
clockwise to remove it.
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6. If you cannot find the cause of the
overheating, wait until the engine
temperature has returned to nor-
mal. Then, if coolant has beenlost, carefully add coolant to the
reservoir to bring the fluid level in
the reservoir up to the halfway
mark.
7. Proceed with caution, keeping alert for further signs of overheat-
ing. If overheating happens again,
call an authorized HYUNDAI deal-
er for assistance.
What to do in an emergency
Serious loss of coolant indi- cates a leak in the cooling sys-
tem and should be checked as
soon as possible by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer.
CAUTION

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What to do in an emergency
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6
Starter won't function
Engine turns over but
will not start Engine misfires
Engine overheats Engine stops while
driving Fuel consumption is
excessive
Brake pedal is spongy
Braking power is insufficient
Steering wheel is heavy
Steering wheel shakesSteering wheel pulls to
one side while drivingVehicle pulls to one side
while braking
Tire wear is abnormalCharge warning light\
comes on while drivingWipers, horn or lights
won't funciton
Battery discharge is
excessive
Engine overheating
Low fuel levelFuel lines clogged
Fuel pump defective
Strainer cloggedRich mixture
Water intrusion into fuelCoolant leakageHigh idle speed
Engine oil insufficient or defective
Battery fluid shortage
Battery discharged
Battery terminal poor contact
Starter or ignition switch malfunctionIgnition timing incorrect
Spark plugs deteriorated
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PROBABLE CAUSE

7
Maintenance
7
Maintenance
Engine Compartment .............................................7-3
Maintenance Services ...........................................7-4Owner's Responsibility .....................................................7-4
Owner Maintenance Precautions..................................7-4
Owner Maintenance ..............................................7-5 Owner Maintenance Schedule .......................................7-6
Owner Maintenance Schedule .............................7-7 Normal Maintenance Schedule (2.0 MPI) ....................7-8
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions
(2.0 MPI) ............................................................................7-11
Normal Maintenance Schedule (1.6 Turbo-GDI) .....7-13
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions
(1.6 Turbo-GDI) ................................................................7-16
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Items ......................................................................7-18
Engine Oil ..............................................................7-21 Checking the Engine Oil Level .....................................7-21
Checking the Engine Oil and Filter .............................7-22
Engine Coolant .....................................................7-23 Checking the Engine Coolant Level ............................7-23
Changing Engine Coolant ..............................................7-26
Brake/Clutch Fluid ...............................................7-27 Checking the Brake/Clutch Fluid Level .....................7-27 Washer Fluid .........................................................7-28
Checking the Washer Fluid Level................................7-28
Parking Brake .......................................................7-28 Checking the Parking Brake .........................................7-28
Air Cleaner ............................................................7-29 Filter Replacement ..........................................................7-29
Climate Control Air Filter ....................................7-31 Filter Inspection ...............................................................7-31
Wiper Blades.........................................................7-33 Blade Inspection ..............................................................7-33
Blade Replacement .........................................................7-33
Battery...................................................................7-35 For Best Battery Service ..............................................7-36
Battery Recharging ........................................................7-36
Reset Features.................................................................7-37
Tires and Wheels .................................................7-38 Tire Care ............................................................................7-38
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures ...........7-39
Check Tire Inflation Pressure ......................................7-40
Tire Rotation.....................................................................7-41
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ............................7-42
Tire Replacement ............................................................7-42
Wheel Replacement ........................................................7-43
Tire Traction .....................................................................7-43
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Maintenance
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2.0 MPI
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1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Engine oil dipstick
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Positive battery terminal
5. Negative battery terminal
6. Fuse box
7. Air cleaner
8. Engine coolant reservoir
9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
The actual engine compartment in the
vehicle may differ from the illustration.

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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, levelroad.
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/ 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 theopening and cause serious
burns and other injuries.
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Maintenance
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.*1
: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline 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.
* 2
: The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced excessively.
Normal Maintenance Schedule (2.0 MPI)
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Engine oil and engine oil filterRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Fuel additives * 1Add fuel additives every 12,000 km or 12 months
Rotate tiresRotate tires every 12,000 km
Climate control air filterRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Air cleaner filterIIIRIIIRIIIRIII
Spark plugsReplace every 156,000 km
Drive belts *2At first, inspect at 96,000 km or 72 months.
Thereafter, inspect every 24,000 km or 24 months
Vacuum hoseIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Engine coolantAt first, replace at 192,000 km or 10 years :
Thereafter, replace every 48,000 km or 24 month
Battery conditionIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
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