Hyundai Creta 2016 Owner's Manual

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What to do in an emergency
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When towing your vehicle in an
emergency without wheel dollies:
1. Place the ignition switch in the ACC position.
2. Place the shift lever in N (Neutral).
3. Release the parking brake.
Failure to place the shift lever in N
(Neutral) when being towed with the
front wheels on the ground can
cause internal damage to the
transaxle.
Removable towing hook
NOTICE
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1. Open the trunk, and remove the
towing hook from the tool case.
2. Remove the hole cover pressing the lower part of the cover on the
front bumper.
3. Install the towing hook by turning it clockwise into the hole until it is
fully secured.
4. Remove the towing hook and install the cover after use.

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What to do in an emergency
Emergency towing
If towing is necessary, we recom
mend you have it done by an author
ized HYUNDAI dealer or a commer
cial tow truck service. If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or
chain secured to the emergency tow
ing hook at the front (or rear) of the
vehicle.
Use extreme caution when towing
the vehicle with a cable or chain. A
driver must be in the vehicle to steer
it and operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done
only on hardsurfaced roads for a
short distance and at low speeds.
Also, the wheels, axles, power train,
steering and brakes must all be in
good condition.
Always follow these emergency tow
ing precautions:
• Place the ignition switch in the
ACC position so the steering
wheel is not locked.
• Place the shift lever in N (Neutral).
• Release the parking brake.
• Depress the brake pedal with more force than normal since you will
have reduced braking performance.
• More steering effort will be required because the power steering system
will be disabled.
• Use a vehicle heavier than your own to tow your vehicle.
• The drivers of both vehicles should communicate with each other fre
quently.
• Before emergency towing, check that the hook is not broken or damaged.
• Fasten the towing cable or chain securely to the hook.
• Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady and even force.
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•Use a towing cable or chain less
than 5 m (16 feet) long. Attach a
white or red cloth (about 30 cm (12
inches) wide) in the middle of the
cable or chain for easy visibility.
• Drive carefully so the towing cable or chain remains tight during towing.
• Before towing, check the automat ic transaxle for fluid leaks under
your vehicle. If the automatic
transaxle fluid is leaking, flatbed
equipment or a towing dolly must
be used.
To avoid damage to your vehicle and
vehicle components when towing:
•Always pull straight ahead when
using the towing hooks. Do not pull
from the side or at a vertical angle.
•Do not use the towing hooks to pull
a vehicle out of mud, sand or other
conditions from which the vehicle
cannot be driven out under its own
power.
•Limit the vehicle speed to
15 km/h (10 mph) and drive less
than 1.5 km (1 mile) when towing to
avoid serious damage to the auto
matic transaxle.
NOTICE
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What to do in an emergency
Your vehicle is equipped with emer
gency commodities to help you
respond to emergency situation.
Fire extinguisher
If there is small fire and you know
how to use the fire extinguisher, fol
low these steps carefully.
1. Pull out the safety pin at the top of the extinguisher that keeps the
handle from being accidentallypressed.
2. Aim the nozzle towards the base of the fire.
3. Stand approximately 2.5 m (8 ft) away from the fire and squeeze
the handle to discharge the extin
guisher. If you release the handle,
the discharge will stop.
4. Sweep the nozzle back and forth at the base of the fire. After the fire
appears to be out, watch carefully
since it may reignite.
First aid kit
Supplies for use in giving first aid
such as scissors, bandage and
adhesive tape, etc. are provided.
Triangle reflector
Place the triangle reflector on the
road to warn oncoming vehicles dur
ing emergencies, such as when the
vehicle is parked by the roadside due
to problems.
Tire pressure gauge
(if equipped)
Tires normally lose some air in day
today use, and you may have to add
a air periodically and usually it is not
a sign of a leaking tire, but of normal
wear. Always check tire pressure
when the tires are cold because tire
pressure increases with tempera
ture. To check the tire pressure, take the
following steps:
1. Unscrew the inflation valve cap
that is located on the rim of the
tire.
2. Press and hold the gauge against the tire valve. Some air will leak as
you begin and more will leak if you
don't press the gauge in firmly.
3. A firm nonleaking push will acti vate the gauge.
4. Read the tire pressure on the gauge to see whether the tire
pressure is low or high.
5. Adjust the tire pressure to the specified pressure. Refer to "Tires
and Wheels" in chapter 8.
6. Reinstall the inflation valve cap.
EMERGENCY COMMODITY (IF EQUIPPED)

7
Maintenance
7
Maintenance
­Engine­compartment .............................................7-3
Maintenance­services ...........................................7-5Owner's responsibility ......................................................7-5
Owner maintenance precautions ................................7-5
Owner­maintenance ...............................................7-8 Owner maintenance schedule ......................................7-8
Scheduled­maintenance­service ........................7-10
Explanation­of­scheduled­maintenance­items ..7-28
Engine­oil ..............................................................7-32 Checking the engine oil level ....................................7-32
Changing the engine oil and filter ..............................7-33
Engine­coolant......................................................7-34 Checking the coolant level ...........................................7-34
Recommended engine coolant.....................................7-36
Changing the coolant .....................................................7-36
Brake/clutch­fluid ................................................7-37 Checking the brake/clutch fluid level ........................7-37
Washer­fluid .........................................................7-39 Checking the washer fluid level ..................................7-39
Parking­brake .......................................................7-39 Checking the parking brake .........................................7-39
Fuel­filter­(For­Diesel) ........................................7-40 Draining water from fuel filter ....................................7-40
Extracting air from the fuel filter ..............................7-40 Air­cleaner ............................................................7-41
Filter replacement ........................................................7-41
Climate­control­air­filter .....................................7-42 Filter inspection ...............................................................7-42
Filter replacement ...........................................................7-42
Wiper­blades .........................................................7-44 Blade inspection ..............................................................7-44
Blade replacement ..........................................................7-44
Battery...................................................................7-47 For best battery service................................................7-47
Battery capacity label ....................................................7-49
Battery recharging .........................................................7-49
Reset items .......................................................................7-50
Tires­and­wheels ..................................................7-51 Tire care ............................................................................7-51
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures.............7-51
Checking tire inflation pressure ..................................7-53
Tire rotation .....................................................................7-54
Wheel alignment and tire balance ..............................7-55
Tire replacement .............................................................7-55
Wheel replacement ........................................................7-56
Tire traction ......................................................................7-57
Tire maintenance ...........................................................7-57
Tire sidewall labeling ......................................................7-57
Low aspect ratio tire ......................................................7-61
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Fuses ......................................................................7-63Instrument panel fuse replacement ...........................7-64
Engine compartment panel fuse replacement.........7-66
Fuse/Relay panel description ......................................7-68
Light­bulbs.............................................................7-78 Headlight, position light, turn signal light, and front fog light bulb replacement ....................7-79
Side repeater light bulb replacement.........................7-84
Rear combination light bulb replacement .................7-84
High mounted stop light ................................................7-86
License plate light bulb replacement ........................7-87
Interior light bulb replacement ....................................7-88
Appearance­care ..................................................7-89 Exterior care ....................................................................7-89
Interior care......................................................................7-94
Emission­control­system .....................................7-96 Crankcase emission control system ...........................7-96
Evaporative emission control system.........................7-96
Exhaust emission control system ...............................7-97

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Maintenance
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
OGS075100/OGS075100L
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Engine oil dipstick
3. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir
4. Positive battery terminal
5. Negative battery terminal
6. Engine room junction block
7. Air cleaner
8. Radiator cap
9. Engine coolant reservoir
10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
❈The actual engine room in the vehicle maydiffer from the illustration.
■Gasoline Engine (Gamma 1.6 MPI) Right Hand Drive
Left Hand Drive

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Maintenance
OGS075100/OGS075001L
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir
3. Positive battery terminal
4. Negative battery terminal
5. Engine room junction block
6. Air cleaner
7. Radiator cap
8. Engine coolant reservoir
9. Engine oil dipstick
10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
11. Fuel filter
❈The actual engine room in the vehicle maydiffer from the illustration.
■Diesel Engine (U2 1.4 TCI / U2 1.6 TCI) Right Hand Drive
Left Hand Drive

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7
Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SERVICES
You should exercise the utmost care
to prevent damage to your vehicle
and injury to yourself whenever per
forming any maintenance or inspec
tion procedures. Inadequate, incom
plete or insufficient servicing may
result in operational problems with
your vehicle that could lead to vehi
cle damage, an accident, or person
al injury.Owner's responsibility
Information
Maintenance Service and Record
Retention are the owner's responsibility.
We recommend in general that you
have your vehicle serviced by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
You should retain documents that
show proper maintenance has been
performed on your vehicle in accor
dance with the scheduled mainte
nance service charts shown on the
following pages. You need this infor
mation to establish your compliance
with the servicing and maintenance
requirements of your vehicle war
ranties.
Detailed warranty information is pro
vided in your Service Passport.
Repairs and adjustments required as
a result of improper maintenance or
a lack of required maintenance are
not covered when your vehicle is
covered by warranty.
Owner maintenance precautions
Improper or incomplete service may
result in problems. This chapter gives
instructions only for the maintenance
items that are easy to perform.
Information
Improper owner maintenance during
the warranty period may affect war
ranty 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 an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.i
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Maintenance
•Do not put heavy objects or apply
excessive force on top of the
engine cover (if equipped) or fuel
related parts.
•When you inspect the fuel system
(fuel lines and fuel injection
devices), we recommend that you
contact an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
•Do not drive long time with
the engine cover (if equipped)
removed.
•When checking the engine room,
do not go near fire. Fuel, washer
fluid, etc. are flammable oils that
may cause fire.
•Before touching the battery, igni
tion cables and electrical wiring,
you should disconnect the battery
"" terminal. You may get an elec
tric shock from the electric current.
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NOTICE
Maintenance work
•Performing maintenance work
on avehicle can be dangerous.
You can be seriously injured
while performing some mainte
nance procedures. If you lack
sufficient knowledge and experi
ence or the proper tools and
equipment to do the work, we
recommend that the system be
serviced by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
•Working under the hood with the
engine running is dangerous. It
becomes even more dangerous
when you wear jewelry or loose
clothing. These can become
entangled in moving parts and
result in injury.
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WARNING (Continued)
Therefore, if you must run the
engine while working under the
hood, make certain that you
remove all jewelry (especially
rings, bracelets, watches, and
necklaces) and all neckties,
scarves, and similar loose cloth
ing before getting near the engine
or cooling fans.
Do not leave gloves, rags or any
other combustible material in the
engine compartment. Doing so
may cause a heatinduced fire.
WARNING