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Engine compartment .............................................7-3
Maintenance services ...........................................7-5
Owner's responsibility ......................................................7-5
Owner maintenance precautions ..................................7-5
Owner maintenance ...............................................7-6
Owner maintenance schedule ........................................7-7
Scheduled maintenance services.........................7-8
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ...7-9
Engine oil ..............................................................7-12
Checking the engine oil level .......................................7-12
Checking the engine oil level (Diesel engine) ..........7-13
Checking the engine oil and filter ..............................7-14
Engine coolant......................................................7-16
Checking the engine coolant level..............................7-16
Changing the engine coolant .......................................7-18
Brake/clutch fluid ................................................7-19
Checking the brake/clutch fluid level ........................7-19
Parking brake .......................................................7-20
Checking the parking brake .........................................7-20
Washer fluid .........................................................7-20
Checking the washer fluid level ..................................7-20
Air cleaner ............................................................7-21
Filter replacement ...........................................................7-21
Fuel filter (for diesel) .........................................7-21
Draining water from fuel filter ....................................7-21
Fuel filter cartridge replacement ................................7-21
Filter replacement ...........................................................7-21
Climate control air filter .....................................7-23
Filter inspection ...............................................................7-23
Filter replacement ...........................................................7-23
Wiper blades .........................................................7-25
Blade inspection ..............................................................7-25
Blade replacement ..........................................................7-25
Battery...................................................................7-28
For best battery service................................................7-29
Battery capacity label ....................................................7-29
Battery recharging .........................................................7-29
Reset items .......................................................................7\
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Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop for fuel:
 Check the engine oil level.
 Check the coolant level in theengine coolant reservoir.
 Check the windscreen washer fluid level.
 Check for low or under-inflated tyres.
Whilst 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 travelling 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 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 stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flash-
ers.
 Check the inflation pressures of all tyres including the spare for tyres
that are worn, show uneven wear,
or are damaged.
 Check for loose wheel lug nuts.
At least twice a year: (i.e., every Spring and Autumn)
 Check radiator, heater and air con-
ditioning hoses for leaks or dam-
age.
 Check windscreen washer spray and wiper operation. Clean wiper
blades with a clean cloth damp-
ened with washer fluid.
 Check headlamp alignment.
 Check muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
 Check the seat belts for wear and function.
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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Engine oil and filter
The engine oil and filter should be
changed at the intervals specified in
the maintenance schedule. If the
vehicle is being driven in severe con-
ditions, more frequent oil and filter
changes are required.
Drive belts
Inspect all drive belts for evidence of
cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oil
saturation and replace if necessary.
Drive belts should be checked peri-
odically for proper tension and
adjusted as necessary.
Fuel filter (cartridge)
A clogged-up fuel filter may limit the
vehicle driving speed, damage the
emission system, and cause the
hard starting. When a considerable
amount of foreign substances are
accumulated in the fuel tank, the fuel
filter should be replaced.
Upon installing a new fuel filter, oper-
ate the diesel engine for several min-
utes, and check the connections for
any leakages. We recommend you to
have the fuel filter replaced by a
HYUNDAI authorised repairer.
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and con-
nections
Check the fuel lines, fuel hoses and
connections for leakage and dam-
age. We recommend that the fuel
lines, fuel hoses and connections be
replaced by a HYUNDAI authorised
repairer.
Fuel filter 
This HYUNDAI petrol vehicle is
equipped with a lifetime fuel filter that
is integrated with the fuel tank.
Regular maintenance or replace-
ment is not needed but depends on
fuel quality. If there are some impor-
tant safety matters like fuel flow
restriction, surging, loss of power,
hard starting problem etc, fuel filter
inspection or replace is needed. We
recommend that the fuel filter be
Inspected or replaced by a
HYUNDAI authorised repairer.
Vapour hose and fuel filler cap
The vapour hose and fuel filler cap
should be inspected at those inter-
vals specified in the maintenance
schedule. Make sure that a new
vapour hose or fuel filler cap is cor-
rectly replaced.
When you are inspecting the belt,
place the ignition switch to the
LOCK/OFF or ACC position or
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Checking the engine oil level
(Petrol engine)
1. Be sure the vehicle is on level
ground. 2. Start the engine and allow it to reach
normal operating temperature.
3. Turn the engine off and wait for a few minutes (about 5 minutes) for
the oil to return to the oil pan.
4. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean, and re-insert it fully.
5. Pull the dipstick out again and check the level. The level should
be between F (Full) and L (Low).
6. If it is near or at L, add enough oil to bring the level to F.  Do not overfill the engine oil.
It may damage the engine.
 Do not spill engine oil, when adding or changing engine oil. If
you drop the engine oil on the
engine room, wipe it off immedi-
ately.
 When you wipe the dipstick, you should wipe it with a clean cloth.
When mixed with debris, it can
cause engine damage.
NOTICE
Radiator hose
Be very careful not to touch the
radiator hose when checking or
adding the engine oil as it may
be hot enough to burn you.
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Use only the specified engine oil.
(Refer to “Recommended lubricants
and capacities” in chapter 8.)
Checking the engine oil level
(Diesel engine)
1. Be sure the vehicle is on levelground. 2. Start the engine and allow it to reach
normal operating temperature.
3. Turn the engine off and wait for a few minutes (about 5 minutes) for
the oil to return to the oil pan.
4. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean, and re-insert it fully.
5. Pull the dipstick out again and check the level.
6. The level should be in the C range. If the level is in the D range, add
enough engine oil to bring the
level up to the C range.
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Radiator hose
Be very careful not to touch the
radiator hose when checking or
adding the engine oil as it may
be hot enough to burn you.
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Range (A)Recommend to contact an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Range (B)Do not refill engine oil.
Range (C)
Normal.
You may add engine oil as
long as the oil level does not
go above the C range.
Range (D)You must add oil and make
sure that the oil level is in the
C Range.
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 Do not spill engine oil, whenadding or changing engine oil. If
you drop the engine oil on the
engine room, wipe it off immedi-
ately.
 When you wipe the oil level gauge, you should wipe it with a clean
cloth. When mixed with debris, it
can cause engine damage.
If it is near or at L, add enough oil to
bring the level to F. Do not overfill.
Use only the specified engine oil.
(Refer to “Recommended lubricants
and capacities” in chapter 8.)
Checking the engine oil and filter
We recommend that the engine oil
and filter be replaced by a HYUNDAI
authorised repairer.
NOTICE
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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 fluid to the
MAX level. The level will fall with
accumulated mileage. This is a nor-
mal condition associated with the
wear of the brake linings. If the fluid level is excessively low, 
we recommend that the system be
checked by a HYUNDAI authorised
repairer.
Information 
Use only the specified brake/clutch
fluid. Refer to “Recommended lubri-
cants and capacities” in chapter 8. 
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Before removing the brake/clutch filler
cap, read the warning on the cap.
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Clean the filler cap before removing.
Use only DOT3 or DOT4 brake/clutch
fluid from a sealed container.
 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.
 Don't put in the wrong kind of fluid. A few drops of mineral-
based oil, such as engine oil, in
your brake/clutch system can
damage system parts.
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requires frequent additions of
fluid this could indicate a leak in
the brake/clutch system. We
recommend that the vehicle be
inspected by a HYUNDAI autho-
rised repairer.
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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Draining water from fuel filter
The fuel filter in the diesel engine
operates the critical function of sepa-
rating water from the fuels and pre-
venting accumulating of water in the
base.
When enough water is accumulated
inside the fuel filter, the warning light
( ) illuminates with the ignition
switch in the ON position.
In this case, we recommend you to
have the system checked by a
HYUNDAI authorised repairer.
When the accumulated water is
not drained at the proper timing,
water may permeate in the fuel fil-
ter, damaging the major vehicle
components, such as the fuel sys-
tem.
Fuel filter cartridge replace-
ment
We recommend the fuel filter car-
tridge be replaced by a HYUNDAI
authorised repairer according to the
Maintenance Schedule at the begin-
ning of this chapter.
Filter replacement
The air cleaner filter can be cleaned
for inspection using compressed air.
Do not attempt to wash or to rinse it,
as water will damage the filter.
If soiled, the air cleaner filter must be
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