2023 HYUNDAI IONIQ 6 air condition

Driving Your Vehicle
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Active Air Flap
B6014001
Active air flap system controls the air flap
below the front bumper to cool the
vehicle parts and improve energy
efficiency.
Information Active air flap system could be activate
regardless of the vehicle condition. (Parking,
driving, charging, etc.)

Malfunction
B6014101
The active air flap system may not
operate normally if the air flap is
temporarily opened due to foreign factors
or if the controller is contaminated by
snow or rain, etc.
When 'Check the active air flap system'
is popped up on cluster display, stop the
vehicle in a safe place and check the
status of the air flap.
Start the vehicle after performing the
necessary work like foreign matter
removal and waiting 10 minutes. If the
pop-up remains up, contact an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
CAUTION • Regardless of the pop-up, if the air flaps aren't in the same position, stop the
vehicle and wait for 10 minutes and
start the vehicle and inspect the air flap.
• The active air flap system is actuated by motors. Do not disturb actuation or
apply force excessively. It may cause
failure.

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• The electrical ignition system works with high voltage.
NEVER touch these components with
the vehicle running or when the
Start/Stop button is in the ON position.
• The electrical ignition system works with high voltage. NEVER touch these
components Start/Stop button in the
ON or START position.
• Do not allow the (+) and (-) jumper cables to touch. It may cause sparks.
• The battery may rupture or explode when you jump start with a low or
frozen battery.
• Do not directly connect the (-) to the jump cable. Connect the (-) to the one
of the metallic parts located far from
the jump cable in the vehicle. The direct
(-) connection to the jump cable may
cause an explosion.

Jump starting procedure
Information When you jump start your vehicle, use the
jumper terminal in the motor compartment.

1. Position the vehicles close enough that the jumper cables will reach. Do not
allow the vehicle body parts to contact.
2. Avoid fans or any moving parts in the motor compartment at all times, even
when the vehicles are turned off.
3. Turn off all electrical devices such as radios, lights, air conditioning, etc. Put
the vehicles in P (Park) and apply the
parking brake. Turn both vehicles OFF.
4. Open the hood.
5. Remove the battery cover located inside of the front trunk.
6. Remove the motor compartment fuse box cover.
CAUTION Before jump starting, make sure to
correctly identify the positive (+) and
negative (-) terminals to avoid reverse
polarity connections.

B8001501
7. Connect the jumper cables in the exact sequence shown in the illustration. First
connect one jumper cable to the red,
positive (+) jumper terminal of your
vehicle (1).
8. Connect the other end of the jumper cable to the red, positive (+)
battery/jumper terminal of the
assisting vehicle (2).
9. Connect the second jumper cable to the black, negative (-) battery/jumper
terminal of the assisting vehicle (3).
10.Connect the other end of the second jumper cable to the black, negative (-)
chassis ground of your vehicle (4).
Do not allow the jumper cables to
contact anything except the correct
battery or jumper terminals or the
correct ground. Do not lean over the
battery when making connections.
WARNING Do not connect the jumper cable to the
negative (-) jumper terminal of the
discharged battery. A spark could
cause the battery to explode and lead
to a personal injury or vehicle damage.

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9. Maintenance
Motor Compartment ....................................................................................................... 9-4
Maintenance Services ..................................................................................................... 9-5Owner’s Responsibility ................................................................................................ 9-5
Owner Maintenance Precautions ............................................................................... 9-5
Owner Maintenance ........................................................................................................9-6 Owner Maintenance Schedule....................................................................................9-6
Scheduled Maintenance Services .................................................................................. 9-7 Normal Maintenance Schedule ..................................................................................9-8
Normal Maintenance Schedule ..................................................................................9-9
Maintenance Under Severe Usage and Low Mileage Conditions .......................... 9-10
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items............................................................. 9-11 Cooling System ........................................................................................................... 9-11
Coolant ........................................................................................................................ 9-11
Gear Fluid .................................................................................................................... 9-11
Brake Hoses and Lines................................................................................................ 9-11
Brake Fluid ................................................................................................................... 9-11
Brake Discs, Pads, Calipers and Rotors ..................................................................... 9-11
Suspension Mounting Bolts ....................................................................................... 9-11
Steering Gear Box, Linkage & Boots/Lower Arm Ball Joint ..................................... 9-11
Drive Shafts and Boots ............................................................................................... 9-11
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ...................................................................................... 9-11
Coolant ............................................................................................................................9-12 Changing Coolant ...................................................................................................... 9-13
Brake Fluid ..................................................................................................................... 9-13 Checking the Brake Fluid Level................................................................................. 9-13
Gear Fluid ....................................................................................................................... 9-13
Washer Fluid .................................................................................................................. 9-14 Checking the Washer Fluid Level ............................................................................. 9-14
Cabin Air Filter ............................................................................................................... 9-14 Filter Inspection ......................................................................................................... 9-14
Filter Replacement..................................................................................................... 9-14
Wiper Blades .................................................................................................................. 9-15 Blade Inspection ........................................................................................................ 9-15
Blade Replacement.................................................................................................... 9-15
Battery (12 V) ...................................................................................................................9-17
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9-5
Maintenance Services
You should exercise the utmost care to
prevent damage to your vehicle and
injury to yourself whenever performing
any maintenance or inspection
procedures.
Have your vehicle maintained and
repaired by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer. An authorized HYUNDAI dealer
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 Owner’s Handbook & Warranty
Information booklet.
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.
Certain modifications may also be in
violation of regulations established by the
U.S. Department of Transportation and
other federal or state agencies.
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• Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air
conditioning system during or after use
is normal).
At least monthly:
• Check coolant level in the 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: (for example,
every Spring and Autumn)
• Check radiator, heater and air conditioning hoses for leaks or
damage.
• Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean wiper blades
with a clean cloth dampened with
washer fluid.
• Check headlight alignment.
• Check the seat belts for wear and function.
At least once a year:
• Clean body and door drain holes.
• Lubricate door hinges and hood hinges.
• Lubricate door and hood locks and latches.
• Lubricate door rubber weather strips.
• Check the air conditioning system.
• Inspect and lubricate shift gear linkage and controls.
• Clean the battery (12 V) and terminals.
• Check the brake fluid level.
Scheduled Maintenance
Services
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 mi. (8 km) in normal temperature
or less than 10 mi. (16 km) in freezing
temperature
• 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 area with the ambient temperature higher than 90 ºF
(32 ºC) while consuming more than 50%
of electric energy.
• Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads repeatedly
• Towing a trailer or using a camper, or driving with loads on the roof
• Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle towing
• Frequently driving under high speed or rapid acceleration/deceleration
• Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
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.
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Maintenance
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Normal Maintenance Schedule
The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good vehicle
performance.
Keep receipts for all vehicle services to protect your warranty. Where both mileage and
time are shown, the frequency of service is determined by whichever occurs first.
I: Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R: Replace or change.
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE ITEM
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Miles
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Km
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Cooling system
I I I I I I I I I I I I I
12 V auxiliary battery
condition
Brake lines, hoses, and
connections
Disc brakes and pads
Brake pedal
Steering gear rack,
linkage, and boots
Air conditioning
compressor, air
conditioner refrigerant
and performance
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Maintenance
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Maintenance Under Severe Usage and Low Mileage 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
Severe driving conditions
A. Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 5 mi. (8 km) in normal temperature or
less than 10 mi. (16 km) in freezing temperature
B. Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt spread roads
C. Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
D. Driving in heavy dust condition
E. Driving in heavy traffic area with the ambient temperature higher than 90 ºF (32 ºC)
while consuming more than 50 % of electric energy.
F. Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads repeatedly
G. Towing a trailer or using a camper, or driving with loads on the roof
H. Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle towing
I. Frequently driving under high speed or rapid acceleration/deceleration
J. Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
Maintenance itemMaintenance operationMaintenance intervalsDriving
condition
Gear fluid RReplace every 80,000
mi.(120,000 km) B, D, G, H
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots IInspect more frequently
depending on the condition B, C, D, E, F
Front suspension ball joints IInspect more frequently
depending on the condition B, C, D, E, F
Disc brakes and pads, calipers and rotors IInspect more frequently
depending on the condition B, C, D, E, F, G,
H, I, J
Drive shaft and boots I Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition B, C, D, E, F, G,
H, I
Cabin air filter RReplace more frequently
depending on the condition B, D, F
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Explanation of Scheduled
Maintenance Items
Cooling System
Check cooling system components, such
as radiator, coolant reservoir, hoses and
connections for leakage and damage.
Replace any damaged parts.
Coolant
The coolant should be changed at the
intervals specified in the maintenance
schedule.
Gear Fluid
The gear fluid should be inspected and
replaced according to the intervals
specified in 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.
Brake Discs, Pads, Calipers
and Rotors
Check the pads, the discs, and the rotors
for any excessive wear-out. Inspect
calipers for any fluid leakage.
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 vehicle
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.
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