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8-13
Air Cleaner Filter
A genuine HYUNDAI air cleaner filter 
is recommended when the filter is 
replaced.
Spark Plugs
Make sure to install new spark plugs of 
the correct heat range.
When assembling parts, be sure to 
wipe out foreign substances inside 
and outside of the boot bottom of the 
ignition coil and the insulator of the 
spark plug with a soft cloth to prevent 
contamination of the spark plug 
insulator.
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.
Intelligent Variable Transmission 
(IVT) Fluid (if equipped)
Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) 
fluid should not be checked under 
normal usage conditions. But in 
severe conditions, the fluid should be 
changed at an authorized HYUNDAI 
dealer in accordance to the scheduled 
maintenance at the beginning of this 
chapter.
NOTICE
Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) 
fluid color is basically light amber.
As the vehicle is driven, the Intelligent 
Variable Transmission (IVT) fluid will 
begin to look darker. This is a normal 
condition and you should not judge the 
need to replace the fluid based upon 
the changed color.
NOTICE
The use of a non-specified fluid could 
result in transmission malfunction 
and failure. Use only the specified 
fluid (recommended Lubricants and 
Capacities is in chapter. 2).
Manual Transmission Fluid  
(if equipped)
Inspect the manual transmission fluid 
according to 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. 

Maintenance8-14
Brake/Clutch 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.
Parking Brake
Inspect the parking brake system 
including the parking brake pedal and 
cables.
Brake Discs, Pads, Calipers and 
Rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear, discs 
for run out and wear, and calipers for 
fluid leakage.
Exhaust Pipe and Muffler
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, 
muffler and hangers for cracks, 
deterioration, or damage. Start 
the engine and listen carefully for 
any exhaust gas leakage. Tighten 
connections or replace parts as 
necessary.
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 freeplay 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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8-15
Checking the Engine Oil Level
1.  Follow all of the oil manufacturer’s precautions.
2.  Be sure the vehicle is on the level  ground in P (Park) with the parking 
brake set. If possible, block the 
wheels.
3.  Turn the engine on and allow the  engine to reach normal operating 
temperature.
4.  Turn the engine off and wait about 15  minutes for the oil to return to the oil 
pan.
5.  Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean, and  re-insert it fully.
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6.  Pull the dipstick out again and check the level. The level should be between 
F and L.
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7.  If it is near or at L, add enough oil to bring the level to F.
Use only the specified engine oil. (refer 
to “Recommended Lubricants and 
Capacities” in chapter 2).
NOTICE
To prevent damage to your engine:
[ Do not overfill with engine oil. Add oil 
in small quantities and recheck level 
to ensure engine is not overfilled.
[  Do not spill engine oil when adding 
or changing engine oil. Use a funnel 
to help prevent oil from being spilled 
on engine components. Wipe off 
spilled oil immediately.
Checking the Engine Oil and 
Filter
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Have engine oil and filter changed by an 
authorized HYUNDAI dealer according 
to the Maintenance Schedule at the 
beginning of this chapter.
 WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 
WARNING
Engine oil contains chemicals known to 
the State of California to cause cancer, 
birth defects and reproductive harm. 
Used engine oil may cause irritation or 
cancer of the skin if left in contact with 
the skin for prolonged periods of time. 
Always protect your skin by washing 
your hands thoroughly with soap and 
warm water as soon as possible after 
handling used oil.
ENGINE OIL 

Maintenance8-16
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 level at least once a year, at 
the beginning of the winter season and 
before traveling to a colder climate.
NOTICE
[  When the engine overheats from 
low engine coolant, suddenly adding 
engine coolant may cause cracks 
in the engine. To prevent damage, 
add engine coolant slowly in small 
quantities.
[  Do not drive with no engine coolant. 
It may cause water pump failure and 
engine seizure, etc.
Checking the Engine Coolant 
Level
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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 the F and the L marks on the 
side of the coolant reservoir when the 
engine is cool. If the coolant level is low, add enough 
distilled (deionized) water to bring the 
level to the F mark, but do not overfill. If 
frequent additions are required, see an 
authorized HYUNDAI dealer for a cooling 
system inspection.
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 improper coolant mixture can 
result in severe malfunction or engine 
damage.
[  The engine in your vehicle has 
aluminum engine parts and must be 
protected by an ethylene-glycol with 
phosphate based 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.
ENGINE COOLANT 

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8-17
For mixing percentage, refer to the 
following table:
Ambient 
Temperature Mixture Percentage 
(volume)
Antifreeze Water
5°F (-15°C) 35 65
-
13°F (-25°C) 40 60
-31°F (-35°C) 50 50
-49°F (-45°C) 60 40
 Information
If in doubt about the mix ratio, a 50% 
water and 50% antifreeze mix is the 
easiest to mix together as it will be the 
same quantity of each. It is suitable to use 
for most temperature ranges of - 31°F and 
higher.
 WARNING
Make sure the coolant cap is properly 
closed after refilling coolant. Otherwise 
the engine could be overheated while 
driving.
  „Engine room front view
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1.  Check if the coolant cap label is  straight In front.
2.  Make sure that the tiny protrusions  inside the coolant cap is securely 
interlocked.
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 WARNING
Never remove the engine 
coolant reservoir tank/radiator 
cap or the drain plug while the 
engine and radiator are hot.
Hot coolant and steam may blow out 
under pressure, causing serious injury.
Turn the engine off and wait until the 
engine cools down. Use extreme care 
when removing the engine coolant 
reservoir tank/radiator cap. Wrap 
a thick towel around it, and turn it 
counterclockwise slowly to the first 
stop. Step back while 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. 

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 WARNING
The electric motor for the 
cooling fan may continue to 
operate or start up when the 
engine is not running and can 
cause serious injury. Keep 
hands, clothing and tools away 
from the rotating fan blades of 
the cooling fan.
The electric motor for the cooling 
fan is controlled by engine coolant 
temperature, refrigerant pressure and 
vehicle speed. As the engine coolant 
temperature decreases, the electric 
motor will automatically shut off. This 
is a normal condition. If your vehicle is 
equipped with GDI, the electric motor 
for the cooling fan may begin to operate 
at any time and continue to operate until 
you disconnect the negative battery 
cable.
Changing Engine Coolant
Have coolant changed by an authorized 
HYUNDAI dealer according to the 
Maintenance Schedule at the beginning 
of this chapter.
 WARNING
Do not use engine coolant or antifreeze 
in the washer fluid reservoir.
Engine coolant can severely obscure 
visibility when sprayed on the 
windshield and may cause loss of 
vehicle control resulting in an accident.
Engine coolant may also cause damage 
to paint and body trim.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to engine parts, put 
a thick towel around the radiator cap 
before refilling the coolant to prevent 
the coolant from overflowing into 
engine parts, such as the alternator. 

08
8-19
Checking the Brake/Clutch Fluid 
Level
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Check the fluid level in the reservoir 
periodically. The fluid level should be 
between MAX and MIN marks on the side 
of the reservoir.
Before removing the reservoir cap and 
adding brake/clutch fluid, clean the area 
around the reservoir cap thoroughly to 
prevent brake fluid contamination.
If the level is low, add the specified 
brake/clutch fluid to the MAX level. The 
level will fall with accumulated mileage. 
This is a normal condition associated 
with the wear of the brake linings. If 
the fluid level is excessively low, have 
the brake/clutch system checked by an 
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
 WARNING
If the brake system requires frequent 
additions of fluid this could indicate 
a leak in the brake system. Have the 
vehicle inspected by an authorized 
HYUNDAI dealer.
 WARNING
Do not allow brake fluid to come in 
contact with your eyes. If brake/clutch 
fluid comes in contact with your eyes, 
flush your eyes with clean water for 
at least 15 minutes and get immediate 
medical attention.
NOTICE
[ Do not allow brake fluid to contact 
the vehicle’s body paint, as paint 
damage will result.
[  Brake/clutch fluid, which has been 
exposed to open air for an extended 
time should NEVER be used as its 
quality cannot be guaranteed. It 
should be disposed of properly.
[  Do not use the wrong kind of brake 
fluid. A few drops of mineral based 
oil, such as engine oil, in your brake 
system can damage brake system 
parts.
 Information
Use only the specified brake fluid (refer 
to “Recommended Lubricants and 
Capacities” in chapter 2).
BRAKE/CLUTCH FLUID 

Maintenance8-20
Checking the Parking Brake
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Check the stroke of the parking brake 
by counting the number of “clicks” 
heard while fully applying it from the 
released position. Also, the parking brake 
alone should securely hold the vehicle 
on a fairly steep grade. If the stroke is 
more or less than specified, have the 
parking brake adjusted by an authorized 
HYUNDAI dealer.
Stroke : 6~7 clicks at a force of 44 lbs  
(20 kg, 196 N)
Checking the Washer Fluid Level
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Check the fluid level in the washer fluid 
reservoir and add fluid if necessary. Plain 
water may be used if washer fluid is not 
available. However, use washer solvent 
with antifreeze characteristics in cold 
climates to prevent freezing.
 WARNING
To prevent serious injury or death, take 
the following safety precautions when 
using washer fluid:
[  Do not use engine coolant or 
antifreeze in the washer fluid 
reservoir.
Engine coolant can severely obscure 
visibility when sprayed on the 
windshield and may cause loss 
of vehicle control resulting in an 
accident or damage to paint and 
body trim.
[  Do not allow sparks or flames to 
contact the washer fluid or the 
washer fluid reservoir. Washer fluid 
may contain alcohol and can be 
flammable.
[  Do not drink washer fluid and avoid 
contact with skin. Washer fluid is 
harmful to humans and animals.
[  Keep washer fluid away from 
children and animals.
WASHER FLUID PARKING BRAKE