
05
5-103
Air conditioning system operation tips
•	If the vehicle has been parked in 
direct sunlight during hot weather, 
open the windows for a short time 
to let the hot air inside the vehicle 
escape.
•	 After sufficient cooling has been 
achieved, switch back from the 
recirculated air to the fresh outside air 
position.
•	 To help reduce moisture inside of 
the windows on rainy or humid 
days, decrease the humidity inside 
the vehicle by operating the air 
conditioning system with the windows 
and sunroof closed.
•	 Use the air conditioning system every 
month for a few minutes to ensure 
maximum system performance.
•	 If you operate the air conditioner 
excessively, the difference between 
the temperature of the outside air and 
that of the windshield could cause 
the outer surface of the windshield to 
fog up, causing loss of visibility. In this 
case, set the mode selection knob to 
the 
 position and set the fan speed 
control knob to the lowest speed 
setting.
System maintenance
Cabin air filter
OIK047401L[A] : Outside air, [B] : Recirculated air
[C] : Cabin air filter, [D] : Blower
[E] : Evaporator core, [F] : Heater core
The cabin air filter is installed behind 
the glove box. It filters the dust or other 
pollutants that enter the vehicle through 
the heating and air conditioning system.
We recommend that the cabin air filter 
be replaced by an authorized HYUNDAI 
dealer according to the maintenance 
schedule.
If the vehicle is being driven in severe 
conditions such as dusty or rough roads, 
more frequent climate control filter 
inspections and changes are required.
If the air flow rate suddenly decreases, 
we recommend the system be checked 
at an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.   

05
5-113
Air conditioning system operation tips
•	If the vehicle has been parked in 
direct sunlight during hot weather, 
open the windows for a short time 
to let the hot air inside the vehicle 
escape.
•	 After sufficient cooling has been 
achieved, switch back from the 
recirculated air to the fresh outside air 
position.
•	 To help reduce moisture inside of 
the windows on rainy or humid 
days, decrease the humidity inside 
the vehicle by operating the air 
conditioning system with the windows 
and sunroof closed.
•	 Use the air conditioning system every 
month for a few minutes to ensure 
maximum system performance.
•	 If you operate the air conditioner 
excessively, the difference between 
the temperature of the outside air and 
that of the windshield could cause 
the outer surface of the windshield to 
fog up, causing loss of visibility. In this 
case, set the mode selection button to 
the 
 position and set the fan speed 
control knob to the lowest speed 
setting.
System maintenance
Cabin air filter
OIK047401L[A] : Outside air, [B] : Recirculated air
[C] : Cabin air filter, [D] : Blower
[E] : Evaporator core, [F] : Heater core
The cabin air filter is installed behind 
the glove box. It filters the dust or other 
pollutants that enter the vehicle through 
the heating and air conditioning system.
We recommend that the cabin air filter 
be replaced by an authorized HYUNDAI 
dealer according to the maintenance 
schedule. If the vehicle is being driven 
in severe conditions such as dusty or 
rough roads, more frequent climate 
control filter inspections and changes are 
required.
If the air flow rate suddenly decreases, 
we recommend the system be checked 
at an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.   

Maintenance
9. Maintenance
Engine compartment ........................................................................\
................9-3
Main tenance services
 ........................................................................\
............... 9-4
Owner’s responsibility ........................................................................\
........................ 9-4
Owner maint enance precautions........................................................................\
....... 9-4
Owner maintenance ........................................................................\
................. 9-5Owner maintenance schedule ........................................................................\
...........9-6
Scheduled maintenance services .....................................................................9 -7Normal maintenance schedule ........................................................................\
.......... 9-8
Maint enance under severe usage conditions .......................................................... 9-
12
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ..............................................9-14Fuel filter (for gasoline engine) ........................................................................\
......... 9-14
P arking brake ........................................................................\
..................................... .9-15
Engine oil ........................................................................\
.................................. 9-16Checking the engine oil level ........................................................................\
............9-16
Checking the engine oil and filt er ........................................................................\
...... 9-
17
Engine coolant /liquid-cooled intercooler coolant .......................................9-18Checking the coolant level ........................................................................\
................ 9-18
Changing coolan t ........................................................................\
.............................. 9-
20
Brake fluid ........................................................................\
................................9-21Checking the brake fluid level ........................................................................\
...........9-21
Washer fluid ........................................................................\
............................ 9-22Checking the washer fluid level ........................................................................\
........9-22
Air cleaner ........................................................................\
............................... 9-23Filter replacement ........................................................................\
..............................9-23
Cabin air filter ........................................................................\
..........................9-2 4Filter inspection ........................................................................\
..................................9-2 4
Filter replacement ........................................................................\
.............................. 9
-24
Wiper blades ........................................................................\
...........................9-25Blade inspection ........................................................................\
................................. 9-25
Blade r eplacement ........................................................................\
............................. 9-
25
Battery ........................................................................\
.....................................9-28For best battery service ........................................................................\
.....................9-29
Ba ttery capacity label ........................................................................\
....................... 9-
30
Battery recharging
 ........................................................................\
............................ 9-
30
Reset items
 ........................................................................\
......................................... 9-
31 
9  

09
9-9
Normal maintenance schedule
MAINTENANCE  INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
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 *2
R R R R R R R R R R R R R
Drive belts 
*3
At first, inspect at 48,000 miles (78,000 km) or 72 months. After that,   inspect every 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 12 months
Fuel additives *
4
Add every 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 12 months
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.*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 : 
 Check the engine oil level and leak every 350 miles (500km) or before starting a long trip.
*3 : 
 The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced excessively.
*4 : 
 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.
Normal maintenance schedule
MAINTENANCE   INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
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
Air cleaner filter I I R I I R I I R I I R I
Spark plugs 
*5
TGDI RR
EXCEPT TGDI Replace every 96,000 miles (156,000 km)
Vapor hose, fuel filler cap and fuel tank  IIIIII
Fuel tank air filter *
6
I IIIII
Fuel lines, hoses and connections IIIIII
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.*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 consider ed 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 problem 
etc, replace the fuel filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule. We recommend that you consult an authorized 
HYUNDAI dealer for details.   

09
9-11
Normal maintenance schedule
MAINTENANCE  INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
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
Cooling system Inspect coolant level for leak every day  
At first, inspect 40,000 miles (60,000 km) or 48 months.  
After that, inspect every 20,000 miles (30,000 km) or 24 months
Engine coolant TGDI
At first, replace at 80,000 miles (130,000 km) or 10 years.  
After that, replace every 24,000 miles (39,000 km) or 24 months
EXCEPT TGDI At first, replace at 120,000 miles (200,000 km) or 120 months.  
After that, replace every 30,000 miles (50,000 km) or 24 months
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
Brake pedal IIIIII
Parking brake (if equipped) IIIIII
Brake fluid TGDI
Inspect every 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or 12 months,  
Replace every 48,000 miles (80,000 km) or 48 months
EXCEPT TGDI Inspect every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months,  
Replace every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 monthsI : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.Normal maintenance schedule
MAINTENANCE  
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
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
Disc brakes and pads I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Steering gear rack, linkage and 
boots TGDI
I I I I I I I I I I I I I
EXCEPT TGDI III
Driveshaft and boots IIII I I I I I
Tire (pressure & tread wear) 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
Climate control air filter  I R I R I R I R I R I R I
Automatic transmission fluid No check, No service required
Dual clutch transmission fluid Inspect every 40,000 mile(60,000 km) or 48 months
Exhaust pipe and muffler I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Front (AWD) / rear differential oil *
1
I IIIII
Transfer case oil (AWD) No check, No service required
Propeller shaft I I I I I I I I I I I I I
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.*1 : Front/rear differential oil should be changed anytime, front/rear differential have been submerged in water.   

Maintenance
9-12
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 engine oil 
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 RReplace more frequently 
depending on the  condition C, E
Spark plugs RReplace more frequently 
depending on the  condition A, B, H, I, K
Steering gear box, linkage & 
boots / lower arm ball joint, 
upper arm ball joint IInspect more frequently 
depending on the  condition C, D, E, F, G, 
H, I
Disc brakes and pads, calipers 
and rotors IInspect more frequently 
depending on the  condition C, D, G, H
*1 : If a lower grade engine oil (below API SN PLUS) is substituted, 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     

09
9-13
Maintenance itemMaintenance 
operation Maintenance 
intervals Driving 
condition
Parking brake (if equipped) IInspect more 
frequently depending  on the condition C, D, G, H
Drive shafts and boots T-GDI
IEvery 3,000 miles or  
6 months C, D, E, F, 
G, H, I
EXCEPT 
T-GDI IEvery 3,750 miles or  
6 months
Climate control air filter  
(for evaporator and blower unit) RReplace more 
frequently depending  on the condition C, E
Automatic transmission fluid RReplace every 60,000 
miles (96,000 km) A, C, E, F, G, 
H, I, K
Dual clutch transmission fluid RReplace every 62,000 
miles (100,000 km) A, C, D, E, F, 
G, H, I, J
Front differential oil (AWD) / Rear 
differential oil RReplace every 72,000 
miles (120,000 km) C, D, E, G, 
H, I, J
Transfer case oil (AWD) -No check,  
No service required -
Propeller shaft IInspect more 
frequently depending  on the condition C, D, E, F, 
G, H, I, J
Severe driving conditions
A. Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal temperature 
or less than 10 miles (16 km ) in freezing temperature
B.
 Extensiv
e engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
C.
 Driving on rough, dus
ty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or saltspread roads
D.
 Driving in areas using salt or o
ther corrosive materials or in very cold weather
E.
 Driving in the condition of in
flowing sand or dust into engine
F.
 Driving in heavy tr
affic area 
G.
 Driving on uphill, downhill, or moun
tain roads 
H.
 To
wing a trailer (if equipped)
I.
 Driving for pa
trol car, taxi, commercial car or vehicle towing
J.
 Driving ov
er 106 mph (170 km/h)
K.
 Fr
equently driving in stop-and-go conditions
L.
 Engine oil usage which is no
t recommended (mineral, semi-synthetic, lower grade 
spec, etc.)   

09
9-15
Air cleaner filter
We recommend that the air cleaner filter 
be replaced by an authorized HYUNDAI 
dealer.
Spark plugs
Make sure to install new spark plugs of 
the correct heat range.
Cooling system
Check cooling system components, such 
as radiator, coolant reservoir, hoses and 
connections for leakage and damage. 
Replace any damaged parts.
Engine coolant
The coolant should be changed at the 
intervals specified in the maintenance 
schedule.
Engine coolant/water-cooled 
intercooler coolant
The coolant should be changed at the 
intervals specified in the maintenance 
schedule.
Automatic transmission fluid
Automatic transmission fluid should 
not be checked under normal usage 
conditions.
We recommend that the automatic 
transmission fluid be changed by an 
authorized HYUNDAI dealer according to 
the maintenance schedule.
 Information
Automatic transmission fluid color is red 
when new.
As the vehicle is driven, the automatic 
transmission fluid will begin to look 
darker.
This is a normal condition. It does not 
need to be replaced based on the color 
change.
NOTICE
The use of a non-specified fluid could 
result in transmission malfunction and 
failure.
Use only specified automatic 
transmission fluid. (Refer to 
“Recommended Lubricants and 
Capacities” section in chapter 2.)
Dual clutch transmission fluid (if 
equipped)
Inspect the dual clutch transmission fluid 
according to the maintenance schedule.
Brake hoses and lines
Visually check for proper installation, 
chafing, cracks, deterioration and any 
leakage. Replace any deteriorated 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 conforming to DOT 
4 specification.
Parking brake
Inspect the parking brake system 
including the parking brake lever and 
cables.