2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT coolant

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Driving your vehicle
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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 brakefreeze
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.
To keep locks from freezing
To keep the locks from freezing,
squirt an approved de-icer fluid or
glycerine into the key opening. If a
lock is covered with ice, squirt it with
an approved de-icing fluid to remove
the ice. If the lock is frozen internally,
you may be able to thaw it out by
using a heated key. Handle the heat-
ed key with care to avoid injury.

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What to do in an emergency
7. Connect the other end of the sec-ond jumper cable to the black,
negative (-) chassis ground of
your vehicle (4).
Do not allow the jumper cables to
contact anything except the cor-
rect battery or jumper terminals or
the correct ground. Do not lean
over the battery when making
connections.
8. Start the engine of the assisting vehicle and let it run at approxi-
mately 2,000 rpm for a few min-
utes. Then start your vehicle.
If your vehicle will not start after a
few attempts, it probably requires
servicing. In this event please seek
qualified assistance. If the cause of
your battery discharging is not
apparent, have your vehicle checked
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. Disconnect the jumper cables in the
exact reverse order you connectedthem:
1. Disconnect the jumper cable from
the black, negative (-) chassis
ground of your vehicle (4).
2. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the black, neg-
ative (-) battery/chassis ground of
the assisting vehicle (3).
3. Disconnect the second jumper cable from the red, positive (+)
battery/jumper terminal of the
assisting vehicle (2).
4. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the red, positive
(+) jumper terminal of your vehicle(1). If your temperature gage 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 soon
as 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.
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What to do in an emergency
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4. Check for coolant leaking from theradiator, 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. 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.
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
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
Your vehicle is equipped with a pres-
surized coolant
reserve tank. NEVER
remove the engine
coolant reservoir tank/radiatorcap or the drain plug while the
engine and radiator are HOT.
Hot coolant and steam may
blow out under pressure, caus-
ing serious injury.
Turn the engine off and wait
until the engine cools down.
Use extreme care when remov-
ing the engine coolant reservoir
tank/radiator cap. Wrap a towel
or thick rag around it, and turn it
counterclockwise slowly torelease some of the pressure
from the system. Step backwhile the pressure 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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What to do in an emergency
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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Maintenance
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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
Scheduled Maintenance Services........................7-7 Normal Maintenance Schedule ......................................7-8
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions ........7-13
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items..7-15
Engine Oil ..............................................................7-18 Checking the Engine Oil Level .....................................7-18
Checking the Engine Oil and Filter .............................7-19
Engine Coolant .....................................................7-20 Checking the Engine Coolant Level ............................7-20
Changing Engine Coolant ..............................................7-23
Brake/Clutch Fluid ...............................................7-24 Checking the Brake/Clutch Fluid Level .....................7-24
Washer Fluid .........................................................7-25 Checking the Washer Fluid Level................................7-25
Parking Brake .......................................................7-25 Checking the Parking Brake .........................................7-25 Air Cleaner ............................................................7-26
Filter Replacement ..........................................................7-26
Climate Control Air Filter ....................................7-27 Filter Inspection ...............................................................7-27
Wiper Blades.........................................................7-29 Blade Inspection ..............................................................7-29
Blade Replacement .........................................................7-29
Battery...................................................................7-32 For Best Battery Service ..............................................7-33
Battery Recharging ........................................................7-33
Reset Features.................................................................7-34
Tires and Wheels .................................................7-35 Tire Care ............................................................................7-35
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures ...........7-36
Check Tire Inflation Pressure ......................................7-37
Tire Rotation.....................................................................7-37
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ............................7-38
Tire Replacement ............................................................7-39
Wheel Replacement ........................................................7-41
Tire Traction .....................................................................7-42
Tire Maintenance ............................................................7-42
Tire Sidewall Labeling ....................................................7-42
Tire Terminology and Definitions................................7-46
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Maintenance
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1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Engine oil dipstick
3. Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir
4. Battery
5. Fuse box
6. Air cleaner
7. Engine coolant reservoir
8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
9. Engine coolant reservoir cap
10. Radiator cap
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 the coolant level in theengine coolant reservoir.
Check the windshield washer fluid level.
Check the tire 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
Normal Maintenance Schedule (CONT.)
R : Replace or change. I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
No.
Km×1,0001224364860728496108120132144156168180192204216228240
Months6121824303642485460667278849096102108114120
6Spark plugs2.0 GDIReplace every 168,000 km or 84 months
1.6 Turbo-GDIReplace every 72,000 km or 36 months
7Valve clearance *31.6 Turbo-GDIInspect every 96,000 km or 72 months
8Rotate tiresRotate every 10,000 km or 6 months
9Climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)RRRRRRRRRR
10Vacuum hoseIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
11Engine CoolantAt first, replace the coolant at 192,000 km or 120 months;
after that, replace it every 48,000 km or 24 months
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: Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary. Have an authorized HYUNDAI dealer perform th e operation.
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