
Maintenance
9. Maintenance
Engine compartment ........................................................................\
................9-3
Maintenance services
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...............9-4Owner’s responsibility ........................................................................\
........................9-4
Owner maintenance precautions ........................................................................\
....... 9-4
Owner maintenance ........................................................................\
.................9-5Owner maintenance schedule ........................................................................\
...........9-6
Scheduled maintenance services .....................................................................9 -7Normal maintenance schedule ........................................................................\
..........9-8
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ..........................................................9-12
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ..............................................9-14
Engine oil
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..................................9-17Checking the engine oil level ........................................................................\
.............9-17
Checking the Engine Oil and Filter ........................................................................\
...9-1 8
Engine coolant ........................................................................\
.......................9-20Checking the coolant level ........................................................................\
...............9-20
Changing coolant ........................................................................\
...............................9-22
Brake fluid ........................................................................\
...............................9-23Checking the brake fluid level ........................................................................\
...........9-23
Washer fluid ........................................................................\
............................9-24Checking the washer fluid level ........................................................................\
........9-24
Air cleaner ........................................................................\
...............................9-25Filter replacement ........................................................................\
..............................9-25
Cabin air filter ........................................................................\
..........................9-26Filter inspection ........................................................................\
..................................9-26
Filter replacement ........................................................................\
..............................9-26
Wiper blades ........................................................................\
............................9-27Blade inspection ........................................................................\
.................................9-27
Blade replacement ........................................................................\
.............................9-27
Battery ........................................................................\
.....................................9-32
For best battery service ........................................................................\
.....................9-33
Battery capacity label ........................................................................\
........................9-3 3
Battery recharging ........................................................................\
.............................9-34
Reset items ........................................................................\
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9-11
Normal maintenance schedule
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 1224 3648 60 7284 96108 120 132144 156
Miles×1,000 816 24 3240 48 5664 7280 8896104
Km×1,000 1326 39 5265 78 91104 117130 143156169
Engine coolant At first, replace at 120,000 miles (200,000 km) or 120 months.
After that, replace every 24,000 miles (40,000 km) or 24 months
Battery condition IIIIIIIIIIIII
Brake lines, hoses and connections IIIIIIIIIIIII
Brake pedal IIIIII
Parking brake (if equipped) IIIIII
Brake fluid Inspect every 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 12 months,
Replace every 48,000 miles (78,000 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 1224 3648 60 7284 96108 120 132144 156
Miles×1,000 816 24 3240 48 5664 7280 8896104
Km×1,000 1326 39 5265 78 91104 117130 143156169
Disc brakes and pads IIIIIIIIIIIII
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots III
Tire (pressure & tread wear) IIIIIIIIIIIII
Suspension mounting bolts IIIIIIIIIIIII
Air conditioner refrigerant IIIIIIIIIIIII
Air conditioner compressor IIIIIIIIIIIII
Cabin air filter Replace every 16,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months
Automatic transmission fluid No check, No service required
Exhaust pipe and muffler IIIIIIII
IIIII
Rear differential oil *
6
I II
Transfer case oil (AWD) No check, No service required
Drive shaft IIIIIIIIIIIII
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.*5 : 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, F, G, 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,
J, K
*1 : Requires
engine oil (mineral oil including Semi-synthetic) is used, then the engine oil and engine
oil filter must be replaced as indicated severe maintenance condition.

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9-13
Maintenance itemMaintenance
operation Maintenance
intervals Driving
condition
Parking brake (if equipped) IInspect more
frequently depending on the condition C, D, G, H
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
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 -
Drive 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. Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
C. Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or saltspread roads
D. Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
E. Driving in the condition of inflowing sand or dust into engine
F. Driving in heavy traffic area
G. Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads
H. Towing a trailer or using a camper, or driving with loads on the roof
I. Driving for patrol car, taxi, commercial car or vehicle towing
J. Frequently driving under high speed or rapid acceleration/deceleration
K. Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
L. Engine oil usage which is not recommended (Mineral type, Semi-synthetic, Lower
grade spec, etc.)

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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.
When installing new spark plugs, be sure
that the ignition coils are clean and free
of any oil or debris. Clean and wipe off
the bottom portion of the ignition coil in
order to prevent any contamination with
the spark plug during installation.
WARNING
Do not remove spark plugs from the
vehicle when the engine is hot. You
may damage the engine and may also
risk burn injury.
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
The automatic transmission fluid level
does not need to 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.)

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9-25
Filter replacement
ONX4090008
The air cleaner filter can be cleaned for
inspection using compressed air. Do not
attempt to wash or to rinse it, as water
will damage the filter. If soiled, the air
cleaner filter must be replaced.
OTM090006
1. Pull up the air cleaner filter cover (1).
OTM090007
2. Wipe the inside of the air cleaner.
3. Pull down the lever to the UNLOCK (2)
position.
OTM090008
4. Replace the air cleaner filter.
5. Reassemble the air cleaner cover in
the reverse order.
Information
If the vehicle is operated in extremely
dusty or sandy areas, replace the element
more often than the usual recommended
intervals (refer to “Maintenance Under
Severe Usage Conditions” in this chapter).
NOTICE
• 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 HYUNDAI genuine parts or the
equivalent specified for your vehicle.
Use of non-genuine parts could
damage the air flow sensor.
AIR CLEANER

09
9-71
The emission control system of your
vehicle is covered by a written limited
warranty. Please see the warranty
information contained in the Service
Passport in your vehicle.
Your vehicle is equipped with an
emission control system to meet all
applicable emission regulations. There
are three emission control systems, as
follows.
(1) Crankcase emission control system
(2) Evaporative emission control system
(3) Exhaust emission control system
In order to ensure the proper function
of the emission control systems, it
is recommended that you have your
vehicle inspected and maintained
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer in
accordance with the maintenance
schedule in this manual.
NOTICE
For the Inspection and Maintenance
Test (with Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) system)
• To prevent the vehicle from misfiring
during dynamometer testing, turn
the Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) system off by pressing the ESC
switch (ESC OFF light illuminated).
• After dynamometer testing is
completed, turn the ESC system back
on by pressing the ESC switch again.
1. Crankcase emission control
system
The positive crankcase ventilation system
is employed to prevent air pollution
caused by blow-by gases being emitted
from the crankcase. This system supplies
fresh filtered air to the crankcase through
the air intake hose. Inside the crankcase,
the fresh air mixes with blow-by gases,
which then pass through the PCV valve
into the induction system.
2. Evaporative emission control
system
The Evaporative Emission Control System
is designed to prevent fuel vapors from
escaping into the atmosphere.
Canister
Fuel vapors generated inside the fuel
tank are absorbed and stored in the
onboard canister. When the engine is
running, the fuel vapors absorbed in the
canister are drawn into the surge tank
through the purge control solenoid valve.
Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV)
The purge control solenoid valve
is controlled by the Engine Control
Module (ECM); when the engine coolant
temperature is low during idling, the
PCSV closes so that evaporated fuel
is not taken into the engine. After the
engine warms-up during ordinary
driving, the PCSV opens to introduce
evaporated fuel to the engine.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

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9-73
Your vehicle is equipped with a catalytic
converter emission control device.
To prevent damage to the catalytic
converter and to your vehicle, take the
following precautions:
• Use only UNLEADED FUEL for
gasoline engines.
• Do not operate the vehicle when
there are signs of engine malfunction,
such as misfire or a noticeable loss of
performance.
• Do not misuse or abuse the engine.
Examples of misuse are coasting with
the engine off and descending steep
grades in gear with the engine off.
• Do not operate the engine at high
idle speed for extended periods (5
minutes or more).
• Do not modify or tamper with any
part of the engine or emission control
system. We recommend that all
inspections and adjustments are
made by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
• Avoid driving with an extremely low
fuel level.
Running out of fuel could cause the
engine to misfire, damaging the
catalytic converter.Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF)
(if equipped)
Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF) system
removes the soot in the exhaust gas.
The GPF system automatically burns
(or oxidizes) the accumulated soot in
accordance with driving situations,
unlike a disposable air filter.
In other words, the accumulated soot is
automatically purged out by the engine
control system and by the high exhaust-
gas temperature at normal/ high driving
speeds. However, when the vehicle is
continually driven at repeated short
distances or driven at low speed for a
long time, the accumulated soot may
not be automatically removed because
of low exhaust gas temperature. In this
case, the accumulated soot may reach
a certain amount regardless of the soot
oxidization process, then the GPF lamp
(
) will illuminate.
The Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF)
lamp stops illuminating, when the driving
speed exceeds 50 mph (80 km/h) with
engine RPM 1,500 ~ 4,000 and the
gear in the 3rd position or above for
approximately 30 minutes.
When the GPF lamp starts to blink or
the warning message “Check exhaust
system” pops up even though the
vehicle was driven as mentioned above,
we recommend that you have the
GPF system checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
With GPF lamp blinking for an extended
period of time, it may damage the GPF
system and lower the fuel economy.
CAUTION
We recommend you to use only the
regulated gasoline fuels, when your
vehicle is equipped with the GPF
system.
When you use other gasoline fuels
which contain unspecified additives,
they may damage the GPF system and
cause exhaust emission problems.