2023 HYUNDAI I20 LED

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Maintenance
You should exercise the utmost care
to prevent damage to your vehicle and
injury to yourself whenever performing
any maintenance or inspection
procedures.
We recommend you have your vehicle
maintained and repaired by a HYUNDAI
authorised repairer. A HYUNDAI
authorised repairer meets HYUNDAI’s
high service quality standards and
receives technical support from
HYUNDAI in order to provide you with a
high level of service satisfaction.
Owner’s responsibility
Maintenance service and record
retention are the owner’s responsibility.
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.
Owner maintenance
precautions
Inadequate, incomplete or insufficient
servicing may result in operational
problems with your vehicle that could
lead to vehicle damage, an accident, or
personal injury. This chapter provides
instructions only for the maintenance
items that are easy to perform.
Your vehicle should not be modified
in any way. Such modifications may
adversely affect the performance, safety
or durability of your vehicle and may, in
addition, violate conditions of the limited
warranties covering the vehicle.
NOTICE
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 a HYUNDAI
authorised repairer.
MAINTENANCE SERVICES

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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, we recommend that
the system be serviced by a HYUNDAI
authorised repairer. ALWAYS follow
these precautions for performing
maintenance work:

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move the shift lever into the P (Park,
for automatic transmission/dual
clutch transmission vehicle) position,
apply the parking brake, and place
the ignition switch in the LOCK/OFF
position.

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prevent the vehicle from moving.
Remove loose clothing or jewellery
that can become entangled in
moving parts.

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maintenance, do so out doors or in an
area with plenty of ventilation.

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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 a HYUNDAI
authorised repairer 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
labour, parts and lubricants used.
Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop for fuel:

[Check the coolant level in the engine
coolant reservoir.

[Check the windscreen washer fluid
level.

[Check for low or under-inflated tyres.

[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 a HYUNDAI authorised
repairer.
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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 driving short distance of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal temperature
or less than 10 miles (16 km) in freezing temperature

[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 heavy dust condition

[Driving in heavy traffic areas

[Driving on an uphill, downhill, or mountain road repeatedly

[Towing a trailer or using a camper, or driving with loads on the roof

[Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use of vehicle towing

[Frequently driving under high speed or rapid acceleration/deceleration

[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 Normal Maintenance Schedule which is provided in your
Service Booklet.
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Maintenance
Engine oil and filter
The engine oil and filter should be
changed at the intervals specified in the
maintenance schedule. If the vehicle
is being driven in severe conditions,
more frequent oil and filter changes are
required.
Drive belts
Inspect all drive belts for evidence
of cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oil
saturation and replace if necessary.
Drive belts should be checked
periodically for proper tension and
adjusted as necessary.
CAUTION
When you are inspecting the belt, place
the ignition switch to the lock/off or
ACC position.
Fuel filter (Except Europe)
A clogged filter can limit the speed
at which the vehicle may be driven,
damage the emission system and cause
multiple issues such as hard starting.
If an excessive amount of foreign
matter accumulates in the fuel tank, the
filter may require replacement more
frequently.
After installing a new filter, run the
engine for several minutes, and
check for leaks at the connections.
We recommend that the fuel filter be
replaced by a HYUNDAI authorised
repairer.
Fuel filter (For Europe)
This petrol powered vehicle is equipped
with a lifetime fuel filter that is
integrated with the fuel tank. Regular
maintenance or replacement is not
needed; however, the quality of fuel
used may impact the frequency of
maintenance needed. If there are any
fuel related problems like fuel flow
restriction, surging, loss of power,
hard starting problem etc, fuel filter
inspection or replacement may be
needed. We recommend the fuel filter
be inspected or replaced by a HYUNDAI
authorised repairer.
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and
connections
Check the fuel lines, fuel hoses and
connections for leakage and damage.
We recommend that the fuel lines, fuel
hoses and connections be replaced by a
HYUNDAI authorised repairer.
Vapour hose and fuel filler cap
The vapour hose and fuel filler cap
should be inspected at those intervals
specified in the maintenance schedule.
Make sure that a new vapour hose or
fuel filler cap is correctly replaced.
EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS

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Maintenance
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„Smartstream G1.2
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„Petrol 1.4
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7. If the oil level is below the L, add
enough oil to bring the level to F.
Use only the specified engine oil (Refer
to “Recommended Lubricants and
Capacities” section in chapter 2).
NOTICE
To prevent damage to your engine:

[Do not spill engine oil when adding or
changing engine oil. Wipe off spilled
oil immediately.

[The engine oil consumption may
increase whilst you break in a new
vehicle and it will be stabilized after
driving 6,000 km (4,000 miles).

[The engine oil consumption can be
affected by driving habits, climate
conditions, traffic conditions,
oil quality, etc. Therefore, it is
recommended that you inspect the
engine oil level regularly and refill it if
necessary.

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Maintenance
The high-pressure cooling system
has a reservoir filled with year-round
antifreeze coolant. The reservoir is filled
at the factory.
Check the antifreeze protection and
coolant concentration level at least once
a year, at the beginning of the winter
season, and before travelling to a colder
climate.
NOTICE

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low engine coolant, suddenly adding
engine coolant may cause cracks
in the engine. To prevent damage,
add engine coolant slowly in small
quantities.

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It may cause water pump failure and
engine seizure, etc.
Checking the coolant level
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„Type A
„Type B
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Check the condition and connections
of all cooling system hoses and
heater hoses. Replace any swollen or
deteriorated hoses.
The coolant level should be filled
between [F (Full)] and [L (Low)] marked
on the side of the coolant reservoir when
the engine is cool.
If the coolant level is low, add enough
distilled (deionized) water.
Bring the level to [F(Full)], but do
not overfill. If frequent additions are
required, we recommend that the
system be inspected by a HYUNDAI
authorised repairer.
ENGINE COOLANT

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„Type A
„Type B
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WARNING
Do not remove a radiator cap/
engine coolant reservoir cap.

[Never attempt to remove the radiator
cap/engine coolant reservoir cap
whilst the engine is operating or hot.

[Doing so might lead to cooling
system failure and engine damage
and could result in serious personal
injury from escaping hot coolant or
steam.

[Turn the engine off and wait until
it cools down. Use extreme care
when removing the radiator cap/
engine coolant reservoir cap. Wrap
a thick towel around it, and turn it
counterclockwise slowly to the first
stop. Step back whilst the pressure is
released from the cooling system.
[When you are sure all the pressure
has been released, press down on the
cap, using a thick towel, and continue
turning counterclockwise to remove
it.

[Even if the engine is not operating,
do not remove the radiator cap/
engine coolant reservoir cap or the
drain plug whilst the engine and
radiator are hot. Hot coolant and
steam may still blow out under
pressure, causing serious injury.
WARNING
The electric motor (cooling
fan) is controlled by engine
coolant temperature,
refrigerant pressure and
vehicle speed.
It may sometimes operate even when
the engine is not running. Use extreme
caution when working near the blades
of the cooling fan so that you are not
injured by a rotating fan blades. As the
engine coolant temperature decreases,
the electric motor will automatically
shut off. This is a normal condition.
The electric motor (cooling fan) may
operate until you disconnect the
negative battery cable.

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Maintenance
WARNING
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1. Check if the radiator cap label is
straight In front.
2. Make sure that the tiny protrusions
inside the radiator cap should be
securely interlocked.
Recommended engine coolant

[When adding coolant, use only
distilled (deionized) water for your
vehicle and never mix hard water in
the coolant filled at the factory. An
incorrect coolant mixture can result
in serious malfunction or engine
damage.

[The engine in your vehicle has
aluminium engine parts and must be
protected by an phosphate based
ethylene-glycol coolant to prevent
corrosion and freezing.

[DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol
coolant or mix them with the specified
coolant.

[Do not use a solution that contains
more than 60% antifreeze or less than
35% antifreeze, which would reduce
the effectiveness of the solution.
For mixture percentage, refer to the
following table.
Ambient
TemperatureMixture Percentage
(volume)
Antifreeze Water
-15°C (5°F)35 65
-25°C (-13°F)40 60
-35°C (-31°F) 50 50
-45°C (-49°F) 60 40
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