2021 HYUNDAI I20 Owners Manual

10-6
Maintenance
You should exercise the utmost care
to prevent damage to your vehicle and
injury to yourself whenever performing
any maintenance or inspection
procedures. Inadequate, incomplete
or insufficient servicing may result in
operational problems with your vehicle
that could lead to vehicle damage, an
accident, or personal injury.
Owner’s responsibility
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Maintenance Service and Record
Retention are the owner’s responsibility.
We recommend in general that you have
your vehicle serviced by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
You should retain documents that show
proper maintenance has been performed
on your vehicle in accordance with
the scheduled maintenance service
charts shown on the following pages.
You need this information to establish
your compliance with the servicing
and maintenance requirements of your
vehicle warranties.
Detailed warranty information is
provided in your Service Passport.
Repairs and adjustments required as
a result of improper maintenance or a
lack of required maintenance are not
covered when your vehicle is covered by
warranty.
Owner maintenance
precautions
Improper or incomplete service may
result in problems. This chapter gives
instructions only for the maintenance
items that are easy to perform.
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Improper owner maintenance during the
warranty period may affect warranty
coverage. For details, read the separate
Service Passport provided with the
vehicle. If you’re unsure about any
servicing or maintenance procedure, we
recommend that the system be serviced by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
WARNING
Maintenance work
• Performing maintenance work on a
vehicle can be dangerous. You can
be seriously injured while performing
some maintenance procedures.
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 authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
• Working under the hood with the
engine running is dangerous. It
becomes even more dangerous when
you wear jewelry or loose clothing.
These can become entangled in
moving parts and result in injury.
Therefore, if you must run the engine
while working under the hood, make
certain that you remove all jewelry
(especially rings, bracelets, watches,
and necklaces) and all neckties,
scarves, and similar loose clothing
before getting near the engine or
cooling fans.
MAINTENANCE SERVICES

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10
WARNING
Do not leave gloves, rags or any other
combustible material in the engine
compartment. Doing so may cause a
heat-induced fire.
NOTICE
• Do not put heavy objects or apply
excessive force on top of the engine
cover (if equipped) or fuel related
parts.
• When you inspect the fuel system
(fuel lines and fuel injection devices),
we recommend that you contact an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
• Do not drive long time with the
engine cover (if equipped) removed.
• When checking the engine room, do
not go near fire. Fuel, washer fluid,
etc. are flammable oils that may
cause fire.
• Before touching the battery, ignition
cables and electrical wiring, you
should disconnect the battery “-”
terminal. You may get an electric
shock from the electric current.
• When you remove the interior trim
cover with a flat head (-) driver, be
careful not to damage the cover.
• Be careful when you replace and
clean bulbs to avoid burns or
electrical shock.

10-8
Maintenance
The following lists are vehicle checks
and inspections that should be
performed 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 Checks are
generally not covered by warranties and
you may be charged for labor, parts and
lubricants used.
WARNING
Diesel Engine
Never manipulate or modify the
injection system while running the
diesel engine or within 30 seconds
after turning OFF the diesel engine. The
high-pressure pump, high-pressure
pipes, rail, and injectors are still subject
to high pressure immediately after
stopping the diesel engine.
When the fuel leakage vents out, it
may cause serious body injury. Any
people, who are implanted with the
artificial cardiac pacemaker, should
remain away from the ECU or the
wiring harness by at least 30 cm,
while running the diesel engine. The
high currents of the electronic engine
control system produce a considerable
amount of magnetic fields.
Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop for fuel:
• Check the engine oil level.
• Check the coolant level in coolant
reservoir.
• Check the windshield washer fluid
level.
• Look for low or under-inflated tires.
• Check the radiator and condenser.
Check if the front of the radiator and
condenser are clean and not blocked
with leaves, dirt or insects etc.
If any of the above parts are extremely
dirty or you are not sure of their
condition, we recommend that you
contact an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
WARNING
Be careful when checking your engine
coolant level when the engine is hot.
Scalding hot coolant and steam may
blow out under pressure. This could
cause burns or other serious injury.
OWNER MAINTENANCE

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10
While 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 any increased steering
effort or looseness in the steering
wheel, or change in its straight-ahead
position.
• Notice if your vehicle constantly turns
slightly or “pulls” to one side when
traveling 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 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 the 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
tires including the spare for tires 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 Fall):
• Check the radiator, heater and air
conditioning hoses for leaks or
damage.
• Check the windshield washer spray
and wiper operation. Clean wiper
blades with clean cloth dampened
with washer fluid.
• Check the headlight alignment.
• Check the muffler, exhaust pipes,
shields and clamps.
• Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear
and function.
At least once a year:
• Clean the body and door drain holes.
• Lubricate the door hinges and checks,
and hood hinges.
• Lubricate the door and hood locks and
latches.
• Lubricate the door rubber
weatherstrips.
• Check the air conditioning system.
• Inspect and lubricate Automated
manual transmission linkage and
controls.
• Clean the battery and terminals.
• Check the brake/clutch fluid level.

10-10
Maintenance
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(10 miles) 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 the condition of inflowing sand or dust into engine
• Driving in heavy traffic area
• Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road repeatedly
• Using for towing or camping, and driving with loading on the roof
• Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use of vehicle towing
• Frequently driving under high speed or rapid acceleration
• Frequently driving in stop-and-go condition
• Engine oil usage which is not recommended (Mineral type, Semi-synthetic, Lower
grade spec, etc.)
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 distance shown in the chart, continue to follow the prescribed maintenance
intervals.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICE

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10-12
Maintenance
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE ITEMNumber of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Kmsx1,000
1.51020304050607080
Months
2 1224364860728496
Years
- 12345678
ENGINE BAY
Engine oil & filter *
1 *2 *3
I RRRRRRRR
Drive beltAt first, Inspect 90,000km or 72 months after that,
Inspect every 30,000km or 24 month
Air cleaner filter 1.0 T-GDI C C R C R C R C C
S
martstream G1.2
CCCRCCRCC
Battery condition & specific gravity IIIIIIIII
Spark Plugs *
10
1.0 T-GDI Replace at every 70,000 kmsSmartstream G1.2
Replace at every 150,000 kms
Valve clearance *
4
Inspect at every 90,000 kms or 108 months
Vaccum Hose - - - I - - I - I
Idler / damper pulley/Adj. Bolt Inspect when replacing the drive belt or timing belt/chain
Brake/Clutch fluid Replace @ every 40,000 kms or 3 years
Engine Coolant (topup & specify gravity) *
5
Inspect at every service;
Replace first at 100,000 Km or 60 months ; then at every 30,000 Km or 24 months
Manual transaxle fluid *
6
------ I --
Dual Clutch transaxle fluid (if equipped)*
6
------ I --
MT system actuator fluid (if equipped) *
6
-R-R R-R
Intelligent Var. transaxle fluid (if equipped)*
6
-- -- I ---
I : Inspect and if necessary adjust,top-up, clean or replaceC : Clean and Replace if necessary R : Replace
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - PETROL ENGINE (CONT.)

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MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE ITEMNumber of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Kmsx1,000
1.51020304050607080
Months
2 1224364860728496
Years
- 12345678
VEHICLE ON FLOOR
Wiper (wiper blade , washer fluid) I IIIIIIII
Brake/Clutch (Pedal free play/Pipes/Hoses/
Connectors)IIIIIIIII
Fuel filler cap -IIIIIIII
Climate control air filter I C R C R C R C R
Check AC system (refrigerant/Compressor) I IIIIIIII
Cooling system (water pump,hoses) & leakage I I IIIIIII
VEHICLE ON LIFT
Steering gear rack, linkage and bootsIIIIIIIII
Exhaust systemIIIIIIII
Fuel filter*8-----R---
Fuel tank air filter Not Applicable
Front & rear suspension (linkages & ball joints)------
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I : Inspect and if necessary adjust,top-up, clean or replace
R : ReplaceC : Clean and Replace if necessaryNORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - PETROL ENGINE (CONT.)