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7-8
Maintenance
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 windshield 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.
At least once a year:
• Clean body and door drain holes.
• Lubricate door hinges and hood
hinges.
• Lubricate door and hood locks and
latches.
• Lubricate door rubber weather
strips.
• Lubricate door checker.
• Check the air conditioning system.
• Inspect and lubricate automatic
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 5 miles (8 km) in normal
temperature or less than 10miles
(16 km) 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 conditions
• 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
• Frequently driving in stop-and-go
condition
For additional information or assis-
tance see an authorized retailer of
Genesis Branded products.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
SERVICE
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7-10
Maintenance
Normal Maintenance Schedule (5.0 GDI) (CONT.)I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
180112.5180I
At first, replace at 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years
after that, replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months
IIIIIIIIIII
168105168IIIIIIIIIIII
15697.5156IIIIIIIIIIII
14490144IIIIIIIIIIII
13282.5132IIIIIIIIIIII
12075120IIIIIIIIIIII
10867.5108IIIIIIIIIIII
966096IIIIIIIIIIII
8452.584IIIIIIIIIIII
724572IIIIIIIIIIII
6037.560IIIIIIIIIIII
483048IIIIIIIIIIII
3622.536IIIIIIIIIIII
241524IIIIIIIIIIII
127.512IIIIIIIIIIII
MonthsMiles×1,000Km×1,000
Vacuum hoseEngine coolantBattery conditionBrake lines, hoses and connectionsFront brake disc/pads, calipersRear brake disc/padsSteering gear rack, linkage and boots /
lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball jointDriveshaft and bootsSuspension mounting boltsAir conditioner refrigerantAir conditioner compressorPropeller shaftExhaust pipe and muffler
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
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7-12
Maintenance
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used
under severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate
maintenance intervals.
R : Replace
I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions (5.0 GDI)
Maintenance itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance IntervalsDriving
condition
Engine oil and filterREvery 3,750 miles
(6,000 km) or 6 monthsA, B, C, D, E,
F, G, H, I, J, K
Air cleaner filterIMore frequentlyC, E
Spark plugs RMore frequentlyA, B, F, H, I, K
Automatic transmission
fluidREvery 60,000 miles
(96,000 km) A, C, D, E, F,
G, H, I
Front brake disc/
pads, calipersIMore frequentlyC, D, G, H
Rear brake disc/padsIMore frequentlyC, D, G, H
Parking brakeIMore frequentlyC, D, G, H
Steering gear box,
linkage & boots/
Lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint
IMore frequentlyC, D, E, F, G,
H, I
Drive shafts and bootsIMore frequentlyC, D, E, F, G,
H, I, J
Front(AWD)/
Rear differential oilREvery 75,000 miles
(120,000 km)C, E, G, H, I, J
Climate control air filter
(for evaporator and
blower unit)
RMore frequentlyC, E, G
Propeller shaftIMore frequentlyC, D, E, F,
G, H, I, J
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Normal Maintenance Schedule (3.3 Turbo-GDI) (CONT.)I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
18090150I
At first, replace at 120,000 miles (200,000 km) or 10 years
after that, replace every 30,000 miles (50,000 km) or 24 months
IIIIIIIIIII
16884140IIIIIIIIIIII
15678130IIIIIIIIIIII
14472120IIIIIIIIIIII
13266110IIIIIIIIIIII
12060100IIIIIIIIIIII
1085490IIIIIIIIIIII
964880IIIIIIIIIIII
844270IIIIIIIIIIII
723660IIIIIIIIIIII
603050IIIIIIIIIIII
482440IIIIIIIIIIII
361830IIIIIIIIIIII
241220IIIIIIIIIIII
12610IIIIIIIIIIII
MonthsMiles×1,000Km×1,000
Vacuum hoseEngine coolantBattery conditionBrake lines, hoses and connectionsFront brake disc/pads, calipersRear brake disc/padsSteering gear rack, linkage and boots /
lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball jointDriveshaft and bootsSuspension mounting boltsAir conditioner refrigerantAir conditioner compressorPropeller shaftExhaust pipe and muffler
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
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7-17
07
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used
under severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate
maintenance intervals.
R : Replace
I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions (3.3 Turbo-GDI)
Maintenance itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance IntervalsDriving
condition
Engine oil and filterREvery 3,000 miles
(5,000 km) or 6 monthsA, B, C, D, E,
F, G, H, I, J, K
Air cleaner filterIMore frequentlyC, E
Spark plugs RMore frequentlyA, B, F, H, I, K
Automatic transmission
fluidREvery 60,000 miles
(100,000 km) A, C, D, E, F,
G, H, I
Front brake disc/
pads, calipersIMore frequentlyC, D, G, H
Rear brake disc/padsIMore frequentlyC, D, G, H
Parking brakeIMore frequentlyC, D, G, H
Steering gear box,
linkage & boots/
Lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint
IMore frequentlyC, D, E, F, G,
H, I
Drive shafts and bootsIMore frequentlyC, D, E, F, G,
H, I, J
Front (AWD)/
Rear differential oilREvery 72,000 miles
(120,000 km)C, E, G, H, I, J
Climate control air filter
(for evaporator and
blower unit)
RMore frequentlyC, E, G
Propeller shaftIMore frequentlyC, D, E, F,
G, H, I, J
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7-21
07
Brake Hoses and Lines
Visually check for proper installation,
chafing, cracks, deterioration and
any leakage. Replace any deteriorat-
ed or damaged parts immediately.
Brake Fluid
Check the brake fluid level in the
brake fluid reservoir. The level should
be between the MIN and the MAX
marks on the side of the reservoir.
Use only hydraulic brake fluid con-
forming to DOT 4 specification.
Brake Transmission Fluid
Check the pads for excessive wear,
discs for run out and wear, and
calipers for fluid leakage.
Exhaust Pipe and Muffler
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes,
muffler and hangers for cracks, dete-
rioration, or damage. Start the
engine and listen carefully for any
exhaust gas leakage. Tighten con-
nections or replace parts as neces-
sary.
Suspension Mounting Bolts
Check the suspension connections
for looseness or damage. Retighten
to the specified torque.
Steering Gear Box, Linkage &
Boots/Lower Arm Ball Joint
With the vehicle stopped and the
engine off, check for excessive free-
play in the steering wheel. Check the
linkage for bends or damage. Check
the dust boots and ball joints for
deterioration, cracks, or damage.
Replace any damaged parts.
Drive Shafts and Boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and
clamps for cracks, deterioration, or
damage. Replace any damaged
parts and, if necessary, repack the
grease.
Air Conditioning Refrigerant
Check the air conditioning lines and
connections for leakage and dam-
age.
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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 retailer of Genesis
Branded products.• 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 min-
eral 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).
i
NOTICE
BRAKE FLUID
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
retailer of Genesis Branded
products.
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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7-29
07
Filter Replacement
Do not attempt to wash or to rinse it,
as water will damage the filter.
If soiled, the air cleaner filter must be
replaced.
Visit an authorized retailer of
Genesis Branded products to
replace the air cleaner filter.
Replace the filter according to the
Maintenance Schedule
Information
If the vehicle is operated in extremely
dusty or sandy areas, replace the air
cleaner filter more often than the
usual recommended intervals (refer to
"Maintenance Under Severe Usage
Conditions" in this chapter).• Do not drive with the air cleaner
filter removed. This will result in
excessive engine wear.
• When removing the air cleaner
filter, be careful that dust or dirt
does not enter the air intake, or
damage may result.
• Use Genuine Genesis Part, use
of non-Genuine Genesis Part
could damage the engine.
NOTICE
i
AIR CLEANER
OHI078018