2018 Hyundai Sonata check oil

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Maintenance
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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 level ground in P (Park) with the parking
brake set and the wheels blocked.
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.
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Maintenance
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
Use only the specified engine oil
(refer to "Recommended Lubricants
and Capacities" in chapter 8).
NOTICE
NOTICE
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■1.6 T-GDI
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Maintenance
Checking the Engine Oil and
Filter
Have engine oil and filter changed by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer
according to the Maintenance
Schedule at the beginning of this
chapter.CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
Engine oil contains chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects
and reproductive harm. Used
engine oil may cause irritation
or cancer of the skin if left in
contact with the skin for pro-
longed periods of time. Always
protect your skin by washing
your hands thoroughly with
soap and warm water as soon
as possible after handling used
oil.
WARNING

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Maintenance
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Checking the Brake 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 fluid, clean the
area around the reservoir cap thor-
oughly to prevent brake fluid contam-
ination. If the level is low, add the specified
brake fluid to the MAX level. The level
will fall with accumulated mileage.
This is a normal condition associated
with the wear of the brake linings. If
the fluid level is excessively low, have
the brake system checked by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Do not allow brake fluid to con-
tact the vehicle’s body paint, as
paint damage will result.
Brake 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 fluid. A few drops of miner-
al based oil, such as engine oil, in
your brake system can damage
brake system parts.
Information
Use only the specified brake fluid
(refer to "Recommended Lubricants
and Capacities" in chapter 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 fluid to come
in contact with your eyes. If
brake fluid comes in contact
with your eyes, flush your eyes
with clean water for at least 15
minutes and get immediate
medical attention.
WARNING
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Maintenance
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A vehicle’s electrical system is pro-
tected from electrical overload dam-
age by fuses.
This vehicle has 2 (or 3) fuse panels,
one located in the driver's side panel
bolster, the other in the engine com-
partment near the battery.
If any of your vehicle's lights, acces-
sories, or controls do not work, check
the appropriate circuit fuse. If a fuse
has blown, the element inside the
fuse will be melted or broken.
If the electrical system does not
work, first check the driver's side
fuse panel. Before replacing a blown
fuse, turn the engine and all switches
off, and then disconnect the negative
battery cable. Always replace a
blown fuse with one of the same rat-
ing.
If the replacement fuse blows, this
indicates an electrical problem. Avoid
using the system involved and imme-
diately consult an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.Information
Three kinds of fuses are used: blade
type for lower amperage rating, car-
tridge type, and fusible link for higher
amperage ratings.
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Normal
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Blade type
■ Cartridge type Blown
Normal Blown
Normal Blown
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Do not use a screwdriver or any
other metal object to remove
fuses because it may cause a
short circuit and damage the
system.
CAUTION
NEVER replace a fuse with any-
thing but another fuse of the
same rating.
A higher capacity fuse could
cause damage and possibly
cause a fire.
Do not install a wire or alu-
minum foil instead of the
proper fuse - even as a tem-
porary repair. It may cause
extensive wiring damage and
possibly a fire.
WARNING
Normal Blown
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Always handle them carefully, and avoid scratches and abrasions. If
the bulbs are lit, avoid contact with
liquids.
Never touch the glass with bare hands. Residual oil may cause the
bulb to overheat and burst when lit.
A bulb should be operated only when installed in a headlamp.
If a bulb becomes damaged or cracked, replace it immediately
and carefully dispose of it.
1. Open the hood.
2. Disconnect the negative batterycable.
3. Remove the headlamp bulb cover by turning it counterclockwise.
4. Disconnect the headlamp bulb socket-connector. 5. Unsnap the headlamp bulb retain-
ing wire by pressing the end and
pushing it upward.
6. Remove the bulb from the head- lamp assembly.
7. Install a new headlamp bulb and snap the headlamp bulb retaining
wire into position by aligning the
wire with the groove on the bulb.
8. Connect the headlamp bulb sock- et-connector.
9. Install the headlamp bulb cover by turning it clockwise.
Information
The headlamp aiming should be
adjusted after an accident or after the
headlamp assembly is reinstalled at an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Headlamp (LED type)
If the light bulb does not operate, we
recommend that the system be
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
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■Low beam
■High beam

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Specifications, Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
Recommended SAE viscosity
number
Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has
an effect on fuel economy and cold
weather operating (engine start and
engine oil flowability). Lower viscosi-
ty engine oils can provide better fuel
economy and cold weather perform-
ance, however, higher viscosity
engine oils are required for satisfac-
tory lubrication in hot weather. Using
oils of any viscosity other than those
recommended could result in engine
damage.Always be sure to clean the area
around any filler plug, drain
plug, or dipstick before check-
ing or draining any lubricant.
This is especially important in
dusty or sandy areas and when
the vehicle is used on unpaved
roads. Cleaning the plug and
dipstick areas will prevent dirt
and grit from entering the
engine and other mechanisms
that could be damaged.
CAUTION
When choosing an oil, consider the range of temperature your vehicle will be
operated in before the next oil change. Proceed to select the recommended
oil viscosity from the chart.
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
Temperature -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50
-10 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Engine Oil
(1.6/2.0 T-GDI) *1
Engine Oil
(2.4 GDI) *210W-30
5W-20, 5W-30
°C
(°F)
5W-30, 5W-40
10W-30
15W-40
20W-50
*1For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil
of a viscosity grade 5W-30 (API SM / ILSAC GF-4 / ACEA A5 or
above). However, if the engine oil is not available in your country,
select the proper engine oil using the engine oil viscosity chart.
*
2For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil
of a viscosity grade SAE 5W-20 (API SM / ILSAC GF-4). However,
if the engine oil is not available in your country, select the proper
engine oil using the engine oil viscosity chart.

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Emission Control System ...............................................7-85Crankcase Emission Control System .........................7-85
\Evaporative Emission Control System Including
Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR) .............7-85
Exhaust Emission Control System .............................7-86
Engine ........................................................................\
.......8-2
Engine compartment..................................................1-6, 7-3
Engine Coolant ...............................................................7-26 Changing Engine Coolant ..........................................7-28
Checking the Engine Coolant Level ..........................7-26
Engine Number ...............................................................8-11
Engine Oil .......................................................................7\
-23 Checking the Engine Oil and Filter ...........................7-25
Checking the Engine Oil Level ..................................7-23
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items ...............7-20 Air Cleaner Filter .......................................................7-20
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .....................................7-22
Automatic Transmission Fluid ...................................7-21
Brake Discs, Pads, Calipers and Rotors .....................7-22
Brake Fluid .................................................................7-22
Brake hoses and Lines................................................7-22
Cooling System ..........................................................7-21
Drive Belts..................................................................7-20
Drive Shafts and Boots ..............................................7-22
Ecoshift Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid ..................7-21 Engine Coolant ...........................................................7-21
Engine Oil and Filter ..................................................7-20
Exhaust Pipe and Muffler...........................................7-22
Fuel Filter ...................................................................7-20
Fuel Lines, Fuel Hoses and Connections ...................7-20
Parking Brake .............................................................7-22
Spark Plugs.................................................................7-20
Steering Gear Box, Linkage & Boots/ Lower Arm Ball Joint .............................................7-22
Suspension Mounting Bolts .......................................7-22
Valve Clearance ..........................................................7-21
Vapor Hose and Fuel Filler Cap .................................7-20
Exterior features..............................................................3-52 Fuel Filler Door ..........................................................3-59
Hood ........................................................................\
...3-52
Smart Trunk ................................................................3-56
Trunk ........................................................................\
..3-53
Exterior overview (I) ........................................................1-2
Exterior overview (II) .......................................................1-3
Fuses ........................................................................\
.......7-56 Engine Compartment Panel Fuse Replacement .........7-58
Fuse/Relay Panel Description ....................................7-60
Instrument Panel Fuse Replacement ..........................7-57
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