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You should exercise the utmost care
to prevent damage to your vehicle
and injury to yourself whenever per-
forming any maintenance or inspec-
tion procedures.
We recommend you have your vehi-
cle maintained and repaired by an
authorised HYUNDAI dealer. An
authorised HYUNDAI dealer meets
HYUNDAI’s high service quality
standards and receives technical
support from HYUNDAI in order to
provide you with a high level of serv-
ice satisfaction.
Owner’s responsibility
Maintenance service and record reten-
tion are the owner’s responsibility.
You should retain documents that
show proper maintenance has been
performed on your vehicle in accor-
dance with the scheduled mainte-
nance service charts shown on the
following pages. You need this infor-
mation to establish your compliance
with the servicing and maintenance
requirements of your vehicle war-
ranties.Detailed warranty information is pro-
vided in your Service Passport.
Repairs and adjustments required as
a result of improper maintenance or
a lack of required maintenance are
not covered.
Owner maintenance precautions
Inadequate, incomplete or insuffi-
cient servicing may result in opera-
tional problems with your vehicle that
could lead to vehicle damage, an
accident, or personal injury. This
chapter provides instructions only for
the maintenance items that are easy
to perform. Several procedures can
only be done by an authorised
HYUNDAI dealer with special tools.
Your vehicle should not be modified
in any way. Modifications may
adversely affect the performance,
safety or durability of your vehicle
and may, in addition, violate condi-
tions of the limited warranties cover-
ing the vehicle.Improper owner maintenance dur-
ing the warranty period may affect
warranty coverage. For details,
read the separate Service
Passport provided with the vehi-
cle. If you're unsure about any
servicing or maintenance proce-
dure, we recommend that the sys-
tem be serviced by an authorised
HYUNDAI dealer.
NOTICE
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The following lists are vehicle checks
and inspections that should be per-
formed by the owner or an authorised
HYUNDAI dealer at the frequencies
indicated to help ensure safe,
dependable operation of your vehicle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your deal-
er as soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance vehicle
checks are generally not covered by
warranties and you may be charged
for labour, parts and lubricants used. Performing maintenance work
on a vehicle can be dangerous.
If you lack sufficient knowledge
and experience or the proper
tools and equipment to do the
work, we recommend that the
system be serviced by an
authorised HYUNDAI dealer.
ALWAYS follow these precau-
tions for performing mainte-
nance work:
Park your vehicle on level
ground, move the shift lever
into the P (Park, for automatic
transmission/dual clutch
transmission vehicle) posi-
tion, apply the parking brake,
place the ignition switch in
the LOCK/OFF position.
Block the tyres (front and
back) to prevent the vehicle
from moving.
Remove loose clothing or jew-
ellry that could become entan-
gled in moving parts.WARNING If you must run the engine
during maintenance, do so
outdoors or in an area with
plenty of ventilation.
Keep flames, sparks, or smok-
ing materials away from the
battery and fuel-related parts.
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Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop for fuel:
Check the engine oil level.
Check 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 a smooth, level
road.
When stopping, listen and check
for unusual sounds, pulling to one
side, increased brake pedal travel
or a “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 transmis-
sion/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). 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.
WARNING
Diesel Engine
Never manipulate or modify the
injection system whilst running
the diesel engine or within 30
seconds after turning OFF the
diesel engine. The high-pres-
sure pump, high-pressure
pipes, rail, and injectors are still
subject to the high pressure
right after stopping the diesel
engine. When the fuel leakage
vents out, it may cause serious
body injury. Any people, who
are implemented with the artifi-
cial cardiac pacemaker, should
remain away from the ECU or
the wiring harness by at least 30
cm, whilst running the diesel
engine. The high currents of the
electric engine control system
produce a considerable amount
of magnetic fields.
WARNING
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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 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 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 the windscreen washer
spray and wiper operation. Clean
wiper blades with a clean cloth
dampened with washer fluid.
Check headlamp alignment.
Check muffler, exhaust pipes,
shields and clamps.
Check the seat belts for wear and
function.
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
transmission linkage and controls.
Clean the battery and terminals.
Check the brake fluid level.
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Follow the 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 distances of less than 8 km in normal temperatures or less than 16 km in freezing temper-
atures
Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, gravel or salt-spread roads
Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
Driving in heavy dust conditions
Driving in heavy traffic
Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads repeatedly
Towing a trailer or using a camper, or roof rack
Driving as a patrol car, taxi, or other commercial use of vehicle towing
Driving over 170 km/h
Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
If your vehicle is operated under the above conditions, you should inspect, replace or refill more frequently than the
following Normal Maintenance Schedule. After the periods or distances shown in the chart, continue to follow the pre-
scribed maintenance intervals.
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Normal Maintenance Schedule (Petrol Engine [1.6 T-GDI])
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Drive belts *1IIII
Engine oil and engine oil filter *2 *3RRRRRRRR
Intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hoseIIIIIIII
Fuel additives *4Add every 10,000 km or 12 months
Air cleaner filterIIIRIIIR
Spark plugs *5Replace every 70,000 km or 84 months
Vapour hose and fuel filler capI
Fuel tank air filter (if equipped)I
Vaccum hose (if equipped)IIIIIIII
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
*
1: Inspect drive belt tensioner, idler and alternator pulley and if necessary correct or replace.
*2: Check the engine oil level for leaks every 500 km or before starting a long trip.
*3: The engine oil level should be checked regularly and maintained properly. Operating with an insufficient amount of oil can dam-
age the engine, and such damage is not covered by warranty.
*
4: If good quality petrols meeting Europe Fuel standards (EN228) or equivalent are not available, using 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.
*
5: For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items.
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
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Normal Maintenance Schedule (Petrol Engine [1.6 T-GDI]) (Cont.)
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Fuel filter *6R
Fuel line, hoses and connectionsI
Cooling system
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Normal Maintenance Schedule (Petrol Engine [1.6 T-GDI]) (Cont.)
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Fuel filter *6R
Fuel line, hoses and connectionsI
Cooling system
Inspect coolant level for leaks every day
At first, inspect 40,000 km or 48 months :
after that, inspect every 20,000 km or 24 months
Engine coolant *7At first, replace at 210,000 km or 120 months :
after that, replace every 30,000 km or 24 months *5
All electrical systemsIIIIIIII
Battery conditionIIIIIIII
Brake lines, hoses and connectionsIIIIIIII
Brake pedal, Clutch pedal (if equipped)II
MAINTENANCE
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I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
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5: For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items.
*6: The fuel filter is considered to be maintenance free but periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule
depending on fuel quality. If there are some important matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, or hard starting
problems etc, we recommend replacing the fuel filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consulting with an
authorised HYUNDAI dealer for details.
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7: When adding coolant, use only deionised 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. For your convenience, it can bere-
placed prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items.
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Normal Maintenance Schedule (Petrol Engine [1.6 T-GDI]) (Cont.)
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Parking brake (if equipped)IIIIIIII
Brake/clutch fluidIIIIIIII
Disc brakes and padsIIIIIIII
Steering gear rack, linkage and bootsIIIIIIII
Driveshaft and bootsIIII
Tyres (pressure & tread wear)IIIIIIII
Front suspension ball jointsIIIIIIII
Bolt and nuts on chassis and bodyIIIIIIII
Air conditioner refrigerant (if equipped)IIIIIIII
Air conditioner compressor (if equipped)IIIIIIII
Climate control air filter (if equipped)IIIIIIII
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
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