2021 HYUNDAI ELANTRA oil

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• Use a towing cable or chain less than
5 m (16 feet) long. Attach a white or
red cloth (about 30 cm (12 inches)
wide) in the middle of the cable or
chain for easy visibility.
• Drive carefully so the towing cable or
chain remains tight during towing.
• Before towing, check the Intelligent
Variable Transmission (IVT) for fluid
leaks under your vehicle. If the
Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)
fluid is leaking, flatbed equipment or a
towing dolly must be used.
NOTICE
Accelerate or decelerate the vehicle
in a slow and gradual manner while
maintaining tension on the tow rope
or chain to start or drive the vehicle,
otherwise tow hooks and the vehicle
may be damaged.
NOTICE
To avoid damage to your vehicle and
vehicle components when towing:
• Always pull straight ahead when
using the towing hooks. Do not pull
from the side or at a vertical angle.
• Do not use the towing hooks to pull
a vehicle out of mud, sand or other
conditions from which the vehicle
cannot be driven out under its own
power.
• Limit the vehicle speed to 10mph
(15km/h) and drive less than 1 mile
(1.5 km) when towing to avoid serious
damage to Intelligent variable
transmission.
• The Intelligent variable transmission
vehicle can be towed to a normal
vehicle only without oil leakage.
Check for oil leaks. Towing the
vehicle with oil leakage may damage
the transmission.

Engine Compartment ........................................................................\
............9-3
Main tenance Services
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........... 9-4
Owner’s Responsibility ........................................................................\
.................... 9-4
Owner Maint enance Precautions ........................................................................\
.... 9-4
Owner Maintenance ........................................................................\
.............. 9-5Owner Maintenance Schedule ........................................................................\
........9-5
Scheduled Maintenance Services ................................................................9 -7Normal Maintenance Schedule (Smartstream G2.0 Atkinson) .............................9-8
Maint enance Under Severe Usage Conditions ..................................................... 9-
11
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items ...........................................9-13
E ngine Oil
........................................................................\
.............................. 9-

15
Checking the Engine Oil Level ........................................................................\
........9-15
Checking the E ngine Oil and Filter ........................................................................\
9-
15
Engine Coolant ........................................................................\
.....................9-16Checking the Engine Coolant Level .......................................................................9- 16
Changing Engine Coolant ........................................................................\
............... 9-
17
Brake fluid ........................................................................\
............................9-18Checking the brake fluid level ........................................................................\
........9-18
Washer Fluid ........................................................................\
......................... 9-19Checking the Washer Fluid Level ........................................................................\
...9-19
Parking brake ........................................................................\
....................... 9-19Checking the parking brake ........................................................................\
...........9-19
Air cleaner ........................................................................\
............................ 9-20Filter replacement ........................................................................\
..........................9-20
CABIN Air Filter ........................................................................\
.....................9-21
Filt er Inspection
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.................... 9-

21
Filter replacement ........................................................................\
...........................9-21
Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
........................9-22Blade Inspection ........................................................................\
............................ 9-22
Blade R eplacement ........................................................................\
........................ 9-
22
Battery ........................................................................\
..................................9-2 4
For Best Battery Service ........................................................................\
................9-25
Ba ttery capacity label ........................................................................\
.................... 9-
25
Battery Recharging
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........................ 9-

26
Reset items
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..................................... 9-

26
Maintenance
9. Maintenance
9

9-3
09
Tires and Wheels ........................................................................\
..................9-27Tire Care ........................................................................\
.......................................... 9-27
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures ....................................................... 9-27
Check Tire Inflation Pressure ........................................................................\
......... 9-28
Tire Rotation ........................................................................\
................................... 9-29
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ....................................................................... 9-30
Tire Replacement ........................................................................\
........................... 9-30
Wheel Replacement ........................................................................\
....................... 9-32
Tire Traction ........................................................................\
.................................... 9-32
Tire Maintenance........................................................................\
............................ 9-32
Tire Sidewall Labeling ........................................................................\
.................... 9-32
Tire Terminology and Definitions ........................................................................\
.. 9-35
All Season Tires ........................................................................\
............................... 9-38
Summer Tires ........................................................................\
................................. 9-38
Snow Tires........................................................................\
....................................... 9-38
Radial-Ply Tires ........................................................................\
............................... 9-38
Low Aspect Ratio Tires ........................................................................\
................... 9-39
Fuses ........................................................................\
....................................9-40Instrument Panel Fuse Replacement ..................................................................... 9-41
Engine Compartment Panel Fuse Replacement .................................................. 9-42
Fuse/Relay Panel Description........................................................................\
........ 9-43
Light Bulbs ........................................................................\
............................ 9-50Headlamp, Parking Lamp, Daytime Running Light, Turn Signal Lamp and
Side Marker ........................................................................\
...................................... 9-51
Side repeater lamp replacement ........................................................................\
.. 9-54
Rear combination lamp bulb replacement .......................................................... 9-54
High mounted stop lamp replacement ................................................................ 9-57
License Plate Light Bulb Replacement ................................................................. 9-57
Interior Light Bulb Replacement ........................................................................\
... 9-58
Appearance Care ........................................................................\
................. 9-59Exterior Care ........................................................................\
................................... 9-59
Interior Care ........................................................................\
.................................... 9-65
Emission Control System ........................................................................\
.... 9-68
California perchlorate notice ....................................................................... 9-71
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2.
Brak
e fluid reservoir
3.
Air cleaner
4.
Engine oil dips

tick
5.
Engine oil filler cap 6.
Windshield washer fluid r
eservoir
7.
Fuse bo

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8.
Batt

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9.
Radiat

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EnginE CompartmEnt
„„Smartstream G2.0
The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.OCN7080064L

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9-5
WARNING
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, have it done by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
ALWAYS follow these precautions for
performing maintenance work:
• Park your vehicle on level ground,
move the shift button into the P
(Park) position, place the ignition
switch in the LOCK/OFF position.
• Block the tires (front and back) to
prevent the vehicle from moving.
Remove loose clothing or jewelry
that can become entangled in
moving parts.
• If you must run the engine during
maintenance, do so out doors or in
an area with plenty of ventilation.
• Keep flames, sparks, or smoking
materials away from the battery and
fuel-related parts. The following lists are vehicle checks and
inspections that should be performed
by the owner or an authorized 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 dealer as
soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance vehicle
checks are generally not covered by
warranties and you may be charged for
labor, parts and lubricants used.
Owner Maintenance Schedule
When you stop for fuel:
•
Check the engine oil level.
• Check the coolant level in the engine
coolant reservoir.
• Check the windshield washer fluid
level.
• Check the for low or under-inflated
tires.
WARNING
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.
ownEr maintEnanCE

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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 short distance driving.
• Driving in dusty conditions or sandy areas.
• Extensive use of brakes.
• Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used.
• Driving on rough or muddy roads.
• Driving in mountainous areas.
• Extended periods of idling or low speed operation.
• Driving for a prolonged period in cold temperatures and/or extremely humid
climates.
• More than 50% driving in heavy city traffic during hot weather above 90°F (32°C).
• Engine oil usage which is not recommended (mineral type, lower grade spec, etc.)
For additional information or assistance see your authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
NOTICE
After 10 years or 100,000 miles, we recommend to use severe maintenance
schedule.
SChEdulEd maintEnanCE SErviCES

Maintenance
9-8
Normal Maintenance Schedule (Smartstream G2.0 Atkinson)
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156
Miles×1,000 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104 Km×1,000 13 26 39 52 65 78 91 104 117 130 143 156 169
Engine oil and engine oil filter
*1
R R R R R R R R R R R R R
Fuel additives
*2
Add fuel additives every 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 12 months
Air cleaner filter I I R I I R I I R I I R I
Air intake hose I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Spark plugs Replace every 96,000 miles
Rotate tires Rotate tires every 8,000 miles (13,000 km)
Cabin air filter R R R R R R
Drive belts
*3
At first, inspect at 48,000 miles (78,000 km) or 72 months.
Thereafter, inspect every 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 12 months
Vacuum hose I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Engine coolant At first, replace at 120,000 miles or 120 months.
Thereafter, replace every 30,000 miles or 24 months
R: Replace or change.
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.*1 : Requires API SN PLUS (or above) grade engine oil. If a lower grade engine oil is used, then the engine oil and engine oil filter
must be replaced at every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months as indicated for severe maintenance condition.
*2 : If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is recommended. Additives are available from your
authorized HYUNDAI dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
*3 : The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced excessively.

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Normal Maintenance Schedule (Smartstream G2.0 Atkinson) (CONT)
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156
Miles×1,000 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104 Km×1,000 13 26 39 52 65 78 91 104 117 130 143 156 169
Battery condition I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Disc brakes and pads I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots / lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Driveshaft and boots I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Suspension mounting bolts I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Air conditioner refrigerant I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Air conditioner compressor I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Exhaust pipe and muffler I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Intelligent variable transmission fluid (if equipped)
*2
No check, No service required
Rear differential oil
*1
I I I I I I I I I I I I I
R: Replace or change.
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.*1 : Rear differential oil should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water.
*2 : Use only the specified intelligent variable transmission fluid. (Refer to “Recommended lubricants and capacities” section in
chapter 2 or the label in the engine compartment.)

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Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under
severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance
intervals.
R : Replace
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace
Maintenance itemMaintenance
operation Maintenance intervals Driving
condition
Engine oil and filter *
1R Replace every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km) or 6 months A, B, C, D,
E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L
Air cleaner filter IInspect more frequently
depending on the condition C, E
Spark plugs RReplace more frequently
depending on the condition A, B, F, G,
H, I, K
Steering gear rack, linkage and
boots IInspect more frequently
depending on the condition C, D, E, F, G
Front suspension ball joints IInspect more frequently
depending on the condition C, D, E, F, G
Disc brakes and pads, calipers
and rotors IInspect more frequently
depending on the condition C, D, E, G, H
Parking brake IInspect more frequently
depending on the condition C, D, G, H
Driveshaft and boots IInspect more frequently
depending on the condition C, D, E, F,
G, H, I, J
Cabin air filter RReplace more frequently
depending on the condition C, E, G
Intelligent variable transmission
fluid (if equipped) RReplace every 60,000miles
(90,000 km) A, C, D, E, F,
G, H, I, K
Rear differential oil RReplace every 72,000 miles
(120,000 km) C, D, E, G,
H, I, J
Transfer case oil No check, No service required
*1 : Requires grade engine oil. If a lower grade engine oil (mineral
oil) is used, then the engine oil and engine oil filter must be replaced as indicated for
severe maintenance condition.