Driving your vehicle
6-36
Releasing the parking brake
OTM060048L
To release EPB (Electronic Parking 
Brake):
1.
 Press the E
ngine Start/Stop button to 
the ON or START position.
2.
 Press the EPB s
witch while depressing 
the brake pedal.
Make sure the Parking Brake warning 
light goes off.
•	 Satisfy the following conditions
1.
 Ensur
e seat belts are fastened and the 
doors, hood and liftgate are closed.
2.
 With the engine running, depress the 
br
ake pedal and shift out of P (Park) to 
R (Reverse), D (Drive) or Manual shift 
mode.
3.
 Depress the acceler
ator pedal.
Make sure the Parking Brake warning 
light goes off.
 Information
•	 For your safety, you can engage EPB 
even though the Engine Stop/Start 
button is in the OFF position (only if 
battery power is available), but you 
cannot release it.
•	 For your safety, depress the brake 
pedal and release the parking brake 
manually with the EPB switch when 
you drive downhill or when backing up 
the vehicle.
NOTICE
•	If the Parking Brake warning light 
is still on even though the EPB has 
been released, we recommend that 
you have the system checked by an 
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
•	 Do not drive your vehicle with EPB 
applied. It may cause excessive brake 
pad and brake rotor wear.   
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     
Maintenance
9-16
ENGINE OIL
Brake discs, pads, calipers and 
rotors
Check the pads, the disc, and the rotor 
for any excessive wear-out. Inspect 
calipers for any fluid leakage.
For more information on checking the 
pads or lining wear limit, refer to the 
HYUNDAI web site.
(http://service.hyundai-motor.com)
Propeller shaft
Check the propeller shaft, boots, clamps, 
rubber couplings and center-bearing 
rubber for cracks, deterioration, or 
damage. Replace any damaged parts 
and if necessary, repack the grease.
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 damage.
Checking the engine oil level
Gasoline engine
1. Follow all of the oil manufacturer’s 
precautions.
2.
 Be sure the v
ehicle is on the level 
ground in P (Park) with the parking 
brake set and the wheels blocked.
3.
 Turn the engine on and allo
w the 
engine to reach normal operating 
temperature.
4.
 Turn the engine o
ff and wait about 15 
minutes for the oil to return to the oil 
pan.
5.
 Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean, and 
r
e-insert it fully.
Smartstream G2.5 GDI
OTMA090002
Smartstream G2.5 T-GDI
OTMA090016
6. Pull the dipstick out again and check 
the le vel. The level should be between 
F (Full) and L (Low).