2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE engine oil

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6-75
Driving in flooded areas
Avoid driving through flooded areas
unless you are sure the water is no
higher than the bottom of the wheel hub.
Drive through any water slowly. Allow
adequate stopping distance because
brake performance may be reduced.
After driving through water, dry the
brakes by gently applying them several
times while the vehicle is moving slowly.
Highway driving
Tires
Adjust the tire inflation, as specified.
Under-inflation may overheat or damage
the tires.
Do not install worn-out or damaged tires,
which may reduce traction or fail the
braking operation.
Information
Never over-inflate your tires above the
maximum inflation pressure, as specified
on your tires.
Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil
Driving at higher speeds on the highway
consumes more fuel and is less efficient
than driving at a slower, more moderate
speed. Maintain a moderate speed in
order to conserve fuel when driving on
the highway.
Be sure to check both the engine coolant
level and the engine oil before driving.
Drive belt
A loose or damaged drive belt may
overheat the engine.
Reducing the risk of a rollover
Your multi-purpose passenger vehicle is
defined as a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV).
SUV’s have higher ground clearance
and a narrower track to make them
capable of performing in a wide variety
of off-road applications. The specific
design characteristics give them a higher
center of gravity than ordinary vehicles
making them more likely to roll over if
you make abrupt turns. Utility vehicles
have a significantly higher rollover rate
than other types of vehicles. Due to this
risk, driver and passengers are strongly
recommended to buckle their seat belts.
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person
is significantly more likely to die than a
person wearing a seat belt.
There are steps that a driver can make
to reduce the risk of a rollover. If at all
possible, avoid sharp turns or abrupt
maneuvers, do not load your vehicle
with heavy cargo on the roof, and never
modify your vehicle in any way.
WARNING
Utility vehicles have a significantly
higher rollover rate than other types of
vehicles. To prevent rollovers or loss of
control:

[Take corners at slower speeds than
you would with a passenger vehicle.

[ Avoid sharp turns and abrupt
maneuvers.

[ Do not modify your vehicle in any
way that you would raise the center
of gravity.

[ Keep tires properly inflated.

[ Do not carry heavy cargo on the roof.
WARNING
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person
is significantly more likely to die than a
person wearing a seat belt. Make sure
all passengers are wearing their seat
belts.

Driving your vehicle6-78
Chain Installation
When installing tire chains, follow the
manuf
acturer’s instructions and mount
them as tightly possible. Drive slowly
(less than 20 mph (30 km/h)) with
chains installed. If you hear the chains
contacting the body or chassis, stop and
tighten them. If they still make contact,
slow down until the noise stops. Remove
the tire chains as soon as you begin
driving on cleared roads.
When mounting snow chains, park the
vehicle on level ground away from traffic.
Turn on the vehicle Hazard Warning
Flasher and place a triangular emergency
warning device behind the vehicle (if
available). Always place the vehicle in P
(Park), apply the parking brake and turn
off the engine before installing snow
chains.
NOTICE
When using tire chains:

[ Wrong size chains or improperly
installed chains can damage your
vehicle’s brake lines, suspension,
body and wheels.

[ Use SAE “S” class or wire chains.

[ If you hear noise caused by chains
contacting the body, retighten the
chain to prevent contact with the
vehicle body.

[ To prevent body damage, retighten
the chains after driving 0.3~0.6 miles
(0.5~1.0 km).

[ Do not use tire chains on vehicles
equipped with aluminum wheels. If
unavoidable, use a wire type chain.

[ Use wire chains less than 0.47 in.
(12mm) thick to prevent damage to
the chain’s connection.
Winter precautions
Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant
Your vehicle is delivered with high
quality ethylene glycol coolant in the
cooling system. It is the only type of
coolant that should be used because it
helps prevent corrosion in the cooling
system, lubricates the water pump and
prevents freezing. Be sure to replace or
replenish your coolant in accordance
with the maintenance schedule in
chapter 9. Before winter, have your
coolant tested to assure that its freezing
point is sufficient for the temperatures
anticipated during the winter.
Check battery and cables
Winter temperatures affect battery
performance. Inspect the battery and
cables, as specified in chapter 9. The
battery charging level can be checked
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer or in a
service station.
Change to “winter weight” oil if
necessary
In some regions during winter, it is
recommended to use the “winter
weight” oil with lower viscosity In
addition, replace the engine oil and filter
if it is close to the next maintenance
interval. Fresh engine oil ensures
optimum engine operation during the
winter months. For further information,
refer to chapter 2. When you are not sure
about a type of winter weight oil, consult
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Driving your vehicle6-88
Driving the vehicle after it has been
parked on a hill
1. With the gear in P (Park), apply your brakes and hold the brake pedal down
while you:

[ Start your engine;

[ Shift into gear; and

[ Release the parking brake.
2. Slowly remove your foot from the brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks.
Maintenance when towing a
trailer
Your vehicle will need service more
often when you regularly pull a trailer.
Important items to pay particular
attention to include engine oil,
transmission fluid, axle lubricant and
cooling system fluid. Brake condition
is another important item to frequently
check. If you’re trailering, it’s a good
idea to review these items before
you start your trip. Don’t forget to
also maintain your trailer and hitch.
Follow the maintenance schedule that
accompanied your trailer and check it
periodically. Preferably, conduct the
check at the start of each day’s driving.
Most importantly, all hitch nuts and bolts
should be tight.
NOTICE
To prevent vehicle damage:

[Due to higher load during trailer
usage, overheating might occur on
hot days or during uphill driving.
If the coolant gauge indicates
over-heating, switch off the air
conditioner and stop the vehicle in a
safe area to cool down the engine.

[ Do not switch off the engine while
the coolant gauge indicates over-
heating.
(Keep the engine idle to cool down
the engine)

[ When towing check transmission
fluid more frequently.

[ If your vehicle is not equipped with
an air conditioner, you should install
a condenser fan to improve engine
performance when towing a trailer.

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9. Maintenance
Engine compartment ........................................................................\
................ 9-3
Maintenance services ........................................................................\
............... 9-4
Owner’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 .............................................. 9-14Fuel filter (for gasoline engine) ........................................................................\
......... 9-14
Parking brake ........................................................................\
...................................... 9-15
Engine oil ........................................................................\
..................................9-16Checking the engine oil level ........................................................................\
............ 9-16
Checking the engine oil and filter ........................................................................\
..... 9-18
Engine coolant /Liquid-cooled intercooler coolant ......................................9-19Checking the coolant level ........................................................................\
................ 9-19
Changing coolant ........................................................................\
............................... 9-21
Brake fluid ........................................................................\
............................... 9-22Checking the brake fluid level ........................................................................\
........... 9-22
Washer fluid ........................................................................\
............................ 9-23Checking the washer fluid level ........................................................................\
........ 9-23
Air cleaner ............................................................\
........................................... 9-24Filter replacement ........................................................................\
..............................9-24
Cabin air filter ........................................................................\
.......................... 9-25Filter inspection ........................................................................\
.................................. 9-25
Filter replacement ........................................................................\
.............................. 9-25
Wiper blades ........................................................................\
........................... 9-26Blade inspection ........................................................................\
.................................9-26
Blade replacement ........................................................................\
.............................9-26
Battery ....................................................................\
......................................... 9-29For best battery service ........................................................................\
.................... 9-30
Battery capacity label ........................................................................\
........................ 9-31
Battery recharging ........................................................................\
............................. 9-31
Reset items ........................................................................\
......................................... 9-32

9-3
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„Smartstream G2.5 GDI
„Smartstream G2.5 T-GDI
The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
OTMA090001/OTMA090015
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Engine oil dipstick
3. Engine coolant reservoir
4. Windshield washer fluid reservoir5. Brake fluid reservoir
6. Battery terminal [+]
7. Battery terminal [-]
8. Air cleaner
9. Fuse box
ENGINE COMPARTMENT

09
9-7
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

[ Extensive engine idling or 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 conditions

[ Driving in heavy traffic area

[ 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 of vehicle towing

[ Frequently driving under high speed or rapid acceleration/deceleration

[ Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions

[ 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 the following Normal Maintenance Schedule. After the periods
or distance shown in the chart, continue to follow the prescribed maintenance intervals.
Information
After driving more than 10 years or 100,000 miles, use severe maintenance schedule.
Information

[ As it is normal for engine oil to be consumed during driving, the engine oil level should
be checked on regular basis.

[ The engine oil change interval for normal operating conditions is based on the use of the
recommended engine specification. If the recommended engine oil specification is not
used, then replace the engine oil according to the maintenance schedule under severe
operating conditions.

[ The vehicle may be equipped with the Oil Life Management System that predicts engine
oil life based on the driver’s driving history and alerts the driver to change engine oil.
- If the deterioration of the engine oil increases depending on the driver’s driving
severity, the remaining oil life alert appears on the instrument cluster before the
normal engine oil replacement interval. Have the engine oil and filter changed by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
- Oil Life Management System works when the recommended engine oil is used.
So, if recommended engine oil is not used, replace the engine oil according to the
maintenance schedule under severe usage conditions. Also, check the amount of engine
oil regularly as this system assumes that the engine oil is being filled norm\
ally.
- Always reset the remaining engine oil life whenever the engine oil is changed.
Otherwise, The indication of remaining Oil life in the Oil Life Management System
may not be accurate. To reset the Oil Change Reminder, select ‘RESET’ from the
infotainment system screen. Then, select ‘Yes’ when the message “Changed engine oil?
Press [Yes] to reset the oil life.” appears on the screen.
- If there is no alert until the maximum maintenance interval, have the vehicle c\
hecked
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Maintenance9-8
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
RRRRRRRRRRRRR
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.

Maintenance9-12
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 item Maintenance
operation Maintenance intervals Driving
condition
Engine oil and engine oil
filt
er*1R Replace every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km) or 6 months D, H, I, L
Air cleaner filter R Replace 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 : 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.