
Use of MTBE
HYUNDAI recommends avoiding
fuels containing MTBE (Methyl
Tertiary Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol.
(Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) in
your vehicle.
Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0%
vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight)
may reduce vehicle performance and
produce vapour lock or hard starting.
Your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty may not cover damage
to the fuel system and any per-
formance problems that are
caused by the use of fuels con-
taining methanol or fuels contain-
ing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl
Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen
Content 2.7% weight.)
Do not use methanol
Fuels containing methanol (wood
alcohol) should not be used in your
vehicle.This type of fuel can reduce
vehicle performance and damage
components of the fuel system, engine
control system and emission control
system.
Fuel Additives
HYUNDAI recommends that you use
unleaded petrol which has an
Octane Rating of RON (Research
Octane Number) 91 or higher.
For customers who do not use good
quality petrols, and have problems
starting or the engine does not run
smoothly, one bottle of additive added
to the fuel tank is recommended
according to the maintenance sched-
ule (refer to chapter 7, “Normal
Maintenance Schedule”).
Additives are available from your
authorised HYUNDAI dealer along
with information on how to use them.
Do not mix other additives.
NOTICE
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Introduction

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Convenient features of your vehicle
3
Operating the air conditioning sys-
tem in the recirculated air position
provides maximum cooling, how-
ever, continual operation in this
mode may cause the air inside the
vehicle to become stale.
During cooling operation, you may
occasionally notice a misty air flow
because of rapid cooling and
humid air intake. This is a normal
system operation characteristic.System maintenance
Climate control air filter
The climate control air filter installed
behind the glove box filters the dust
or other pollutants that come into the
vehicle from the outside through the
heating and air conditioning system.
If dust or other pollutants accumulate
in the filter over a period of time, the
air flow from the air vents may
decrease, resulting in moisture accu-
mulation on the inside of the wind-
screen even when the outside (fresh)
air position is selected. If this hap-
pens, we recommend that the cli-
mate control air filter be replaced by
an authorised HYUNDAI dealer.
Information
• Replace the filter according to the
Maintenance Schedule.
If the car is being driven in severe
conditions such as dusty, rough
roads, more frequent climate con-
trol air filter inspections and
changes are required.
• When the air flow rate suddenly
decreases, we recommend that the
system be checked by an authorised
HYUNDAI dealer.
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Maintenance
7
Maintenance
Engine compartment .............................................7-3
Maintenance services ...........................................7-5
Owner's responsibility ......................................................7-5
Owner maintenance precautions ..................................7-5
Owner maintenance ...............................................7-6
How to Disconnect the (-) Cable for
Regular Maintenance .......................................................7-6
Owner maintenance schedule ........................................7-7
Scheduled maintenance services.........................7-8
Normal maintenance schedule .......................................7-9
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ..........7-13
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items .7-15
Engine oil ..............................................................7-17
Checking the engine oil level .......................................7-17
Checking the engine oil and filter ..............................7-18
Engine coolant/inverter coolantz .....................7-19
Checking the coolant level ...........................................7-19
Changing coolant.............................................................7-22
Brake fluid ............................................................7-23
Checking the brake fluid level .....................................7-23
Hybrid Starter & Generator (HSG) belt ............7-23
Checking the hybrid starter & generator (HSG)
belt ......................................................................................7-23
Washer fluid .........................................................7-24
Checking the washer fluid level ..................................7-24
Air cleaner ............................................................7-25
Parking brake .......................................................7-25
Checking the parking brake .........................................7-25
Filter replacement ...........................................................7-25
Climate control air filter .....................................7-27
Filter inspection ...............................................................7-27
Wiper blades .........................................................7-29
Blade inspection ..............................................................7-29
Blade replacement ..........................................................7-29
Battery (12 volt, plug-in hybrid vehicle) .........7-32
For best battery service................................................7-33
Battery capacity label ....................................................7-34
Battery recharging .........................................................7-34
Reset features .................................................................7-35
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7-7
7
Maintenance
Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop for fuel:
Check the engine oil level.
Check the coolant level in the
engine 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 of
the 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 engine
coolant reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior
lights, including the stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flashers.
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 condi-
tioning hoses for leaks or damage.
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/inverter 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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7-8
Maintenance
At least once a year:
Clean body and door drain holes.
Lubricate door hinges and bonnet
hinges.
Lubricate door and bonnet locks
and latches.
Lubricate door rubber weather
strips.
Check the air conditioning system.
Inspect and lubricate automatic
dual clutch transmission linkage
and controls.
Clean the battery and terminals.
Check the brake fluid level.Follow Normal Maintenance Schedule
if the vehicle is usually operated where
none of the following conditions apply.
If any of the following conditions apply,
you must follow the Maintenance
Under Severe Usage Conditions.
Repeated driving short distance of
less than 8 km (5 miles) in normal
temperature or less than 16 km
(10miles) in freezing temperature
Extensive engine idling or low
speed driving for long distances
Driving on rough, dusty, muddy,
unpaved, graveled or salt-spread
roads
Driving in areas using salt or other
corrosive materials or in very cold
weather
Driving in heavy dust condition
Driving in heavy traffic area
Driving on uphill, downhill, or
mountain road repeatedly Towing a trailer or using a camper,
or roof rack
Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other
commercial use of vehicle towing
Driving over 170 km/h (106
miles/h)
Frequently driving in stop-and-go
conditions
If your vehicle is operated under the
above conditions, you should
inspect, replace or refill more fre-
quently than the following Normal
Maintenance Schedule. After the
periods or distance shown in the
chart, continue to follow the pre-
scribed maintenance intervals.
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7-9
7
Maintenance
Normal maintenance schedule
The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission control and performance.
Keep receipts for all vehicle emission services to protect your warranty. Where both mileage and time are shown, the
frequency of service is determined by whichever occurs first.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496
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Engine oil and engine oil filter *1RRRRRRRR
Fuel additives *3RRRRRRRR
Air cleaner filterIIRIIRII
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
*
1: Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before starting a long trip.
*2: Middle East includes Libya, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sudan, Egypt and Iran.
*3: If good quality petrol meet Europe Fuel standards (EN228) or equivalents including fuel additives is not available, one bottle of
additive is recommended. Additives are available from your authorised HYUNDAI dealer along with information on how to use
them. Do not mix other additives.

7-10
Maintenance
Normal maintenance schedule
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496
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Spark plugs *4Replace every 150,000 km or 120 months
Vapour hose and fuel filler capII
Fuel tank air filterII
Vacuum hoseIIIIIIII
Fuel filter *5RR
Fuel lines, hoses and connectionsII
HSG (Hybrid Starter & Generator) belt *6Inspect every 15,000 km or 12 months,
and replace every 105,000km or 48 months
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
*
4: For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items.
*5: The fuel filter is considered to be maintenance free but periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule
depends on fuel quality. If there are some important matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting prob-
lem etc, we recommend replacing the fuel filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consulting with an autho-
rised HYUNDAI dealer for details.
*
6: Inspect HSG belt for evidence of cuts, crocks, excessive wear or oil saturation and replace if necessary.
If drive belt noise occurred, readjust drive belt tension before replace.

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7
Maintenance
Normal maintenance schedule
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496
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Cooling system
Inspect “Coolant level adjustment and leak” every day
At first, inspect 60,000 km or 48 months
after that, inspect every 30,000 km or 24 months
Engine coolant / Inverter coolant *7At first, replace 210,000 km or 120 months
after that, replace every 30,000 km or 24 months*8
Dual clutch transmission fluid *9II
Engine clutch actuator fluidRRRR
Engine clutch actuator hose and lineIIIIIIII
Battery condition (12V, Plug-in hybrid vehicle)IIIIIIII
Brake lines, hoses and connectionsIIIIIIII
Brake pedalIIII
Parking brakeIIII
Brake fluidIIIIIIII
Brake discs and padsIIIIIIII
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
*
7: When adding coolant, use only deionized water or soft water for your vehicle and never mix hard water in the coolant filled at
the factory.
An improper coolant mixture can result in serious malfunction or engine damage.
*
8: For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items.
*9: Dual clutch transmission (DCT) fluid should be changed anytime it has been submerged in water.