check engine Hyundai Creta 2016 Service Manual

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7
Maintenance
At least monthly:
• Check the coolant level in theengine coolant reservoir.
• Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flash
ers.
• Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare.
At least twice a year
(i.e., every Spring and Fall):
• Check the radiator, heater and airconditioning hoses for leaks or
damage.
• Check the windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean
wiper blades with clean cloth
dampened with washer fluid.
• Check the headlight alignment.
• Check the muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
• Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear and function.
• Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts.
At least once a year:
• Clean the body and door drainholes.
• Lubricate the door hinges and checks, and hood hinges.
• Lubricate the door and hood locks and latches.
• Lubricate the door rubber weather strips.
• Check the air conditioning system.
• Inspect and lubricate automatic transaxle linkage and controls.
• Clean the battery and terminals.
• Check the brake/clutch fluid level.

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Maintenance
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change. * 1
: Adjust alternator and power steering (and water pump drive belt) and air conditioner drive belt (if equipped).
Inspect and if necessary correct or replace.
* 2
: Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before starting a long trip.
* 3
: If good quality gasolines that meet Europe Fuel standards (EN228) or equivalents including fuel additives 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.
* 4
: For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items.
* 5
: Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary. We recommend that the system be checked
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Normal maintenance schedule (Except Mexico) – Gasoline engine
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496
Miles1,0001020304050607080
Km1,000153045607590105120
Drive belts * 1IIII
Engine oil and
engine oil filter * 2Except
Middle EastReplace every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months
Middle EastReplace every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 12 months
Fuel additives * 3Add every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 6 months
Air cleaner filterRRRRRRRR
Spark plugs
*4RR
Valve clearance
*5I
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE ITEM

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Maintenance
Normal maintenance schedule (Except Mexico) – Gasoline engine (Cont.)
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change. * 9
: Manual transaxle fluid should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496
Miles1,0001020304050607080
Km1,000153045607590105120
Steering gear rack, linkage and bootsIIIIIIII
Driveshaft and bootsIIIIIIII
Tire (pressure & tread wear) IIIIIIII
Front suspension ball jointsIIIIIIII
Bolt and nuts on chassis and bodyIIIIIIII
Air conditioner refrigerant IIIIIIII
Air conditioner compressorIIIIIIII
Climate control air filter Replace every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 12 months
Manual transaxle fluid * 9 Inspect every 60,000 km (40,000 miles) or 48 months
Automatic transaxle fluid No check, No service required
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE ITEM

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7
Maintenance
Normal maintenance schedule (Except Mexico) Diesel engine
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change. * 1
: Inspect drive belt tensioner, idler and alternator pulley and if necessary correct or replace.
* 2
: Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before starting a long trip.
* 3
: The engine oil level should be checked regularly and maintained properly. Operating with an insufficient amount oil can dam
age the engine, and such damage is not covered by warranty.
* 4
: This maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. It is applicable only when using a qualified fuel < "EN590 or equivalent">.
If the diesel fuel specification doesn't meet the EN590, it must be replaced more frequently. If there are some important safety
matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc, replace the fuel filter immediately regardless
of maintenance schedule and we recommend that you consult an authorized HYUNDAI dealer for details.
* 5
: If the diesel fuel specification don't meet the EN590, it must be replaced more frequently. HYUNDAI recommends "every
7,500km inspection, every 15,000km replacement".
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496
Miles1,00012.52537.55062.57587.5100
Km1,00020406080100120140160
Drive belts * 1At first, inspect every 80,000km(50,000miles) or 48months :
after that, inspect every 20,000km(12,500miles) or 12months
Engine oil and engine oil filter * 2
*3Replace every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 12 months
Air cleaner filter RRRRRRRR
Fuel filler capII
Fuel filter cartridge * 4
*5RRRRRRRR
Fuel lines, hoses and connectionsIIIIIIII
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE ITEM

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Maintenance
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change. * 8
: Manual transaxle fluid should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water.
Normal maintenance schedule (Except Mexico) Diesel engine (Cont.)
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496
Miles1,00012.52537.55062.57587.5100
Km1,00020406080100120140160
Steering gear rack, linkage and bootsIIIIIIII
Drive shaft and bootsIIIIIIII
Tire (pressure & tread wear) IIIIIIII
Front suspension ball jointsIIIIIIII
Bolt and nuts on chassis and bodyIIIIIIII
Air conditioner refrigerant IIIIIIII
Air conditioner compressorIIIIIIII
Climate control air filterReplace every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 12 months
Manual transaxle fluid * 8Inspect every 60,000 km (40,000 miles) or 48 months
Automatic transaxle fluid (if equipped)No check, No service required
MAINTENANCE ITEM
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS

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Maintenance
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change. * 1
: Adjust alternator and power steering (and water pump drive belt) and air conditioner drive belt (if equipped).
Inspect and if necessary correct or replace.
* 2
: Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before starting a long trip.
* 3
: If good quality gasolines meet Europe Fuel standards (EN228) or equivalents including fuel additives is not available, one bot
tle 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.
* 4
: For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items.
* 5
: Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary. We recommend that the system be checked
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Normal Maintenance Schedule (For Mexico)
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months6121824303642485460
Miles1,0006.51319.52632.53945.55258.565
Km1,000102030405060708090100
Drive belts * 1IIIII
Engine oil and engine oil filter * 2RRRRRRRRRR
Air cleaner filterIIRIIRIIRI
Fuel additives *3Add every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months
Spark plugs *4R
Valve clearance* 5I
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM

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Maintenance
EXPlANATION OF SChEdulEd MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Engine oil and filter
The engine oil and filter should be
changed at the intervals specified in
the maintenance schedule. If the car
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 peri
odically for proper tension and
adjusted as necessary.
When you are inspecting the belt,
place the ignition switch in the
LOCK/OFF or ACC position.
Fuel filter
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 an authoized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and con
nections
Check the fuel lines, fuel hoses and
connections for leakage and dam
age. We recommend that the fuel
lines, fuel hoses and connections be
replaced by an authoized HYUNDAI
dealer.
NOTICE
Diesel Engine
Never work on injection system
with engine running or within 30
seconds after shutting off engine.
High pressure pump, rail, injectors
and high pressure pipes are sub
ject to high pressure even after
the engine stopped. The fuel jet
produced by fuel leaks may cause
serious injury, if it touch the body.
People using pacemakers should
not move than 30cm closer to the
ECU or wiring harness within the
engine room while engine is run
ning, since the high currents in the
Common Rail system produce
considerable magnetic fields.
WARNING

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Maintenance
Valve clearance
(For gasoline engine)
Inspect excessive valve noise and/or
engine vibration and adjust if neces
sary.
We recommend that the system be
serviced by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Engine coolant
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 mainte
nance schedule.
Manual transaxle fluid
(if equipped)
Inspect the manual transaxle fluid
according to the maintenance sched
ule.
Automatic transaxle fluid
(if equipped)
Automatic transaxle fluid should not
be checked under normal usage
conditions.
We recommend that the automatic
transaxle fluid changed by an author
ized HYUNDAI dealer according to
the maintenance schedule.
Information
Automatic transaxle fluid color is
basically red.
As the vehicle is driven, the automatic
transaxle fluid will begin to look darker.
It is normal condition and you should
not judge the need to replace the fluid
based upon the changed color.
The use of a nonspecified fluid
could result in transaxle malfunction
and failure.
Use only specified automatic
transaxle fluid. (Refer to
"Recommended lubricants and
capacities" in chapter 8.)
NOTICE
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Maintenance
Brake hoses and lines
Visually check for proper installation,
chafing, cracks, deterioration and
any leakage. Replace any deteriorat
ed or damaged parts immediately.
Brake fluid
Check brake fluid level in the brake
fluid reservoir. The level should be
between "MIN" (Minimum) and
"MAX" (Maximum) marks on the side
of the reservoir. Use only hydraulic
brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or
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.
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 engine
off, check for excessive freeplay in
the steering wheel.
Check the linkage for bends or dam
age. Check the dust boots and ball
joints for deterioration, cracks, or
damage. Replace any damaged
parts.
Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/lower arm ball joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine
off, check for excessive freeplay in
the steering wheel.
Check the linkage for bends or dam
age. 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
(if equipped)
Check the air conditioning lines and
connections for leakage and dam
age.

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Maintenance
ENGINE OIl
Checking the engine oil level
1.Be sure the vehicle is on levelground.
2.Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating tempera
ture. 3.Turn the engine off and wait for a
few minutes (about 5 minutes) for
the oil to return to the oil pan.
4.Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean, and reinsert it fully.
5.Pull the dipstick out again and check the level. The level should be
between F (Full) and L (Low).
•Do not spill engine oil, when
adding or changing engine oil. If
you drop the engine oil on the
engine room, wipe it off immediate
ly.
•When you wipe the oil level gauge,
you should wipe it with a clean cloth.
When mixed with debris, it can cause
engine damage.
Diesel Engine
Overfilling the diesel engine oil may
cause severe dieseling due to the
churning effect. It may damage the
diesel engine with the abrupt engine
speed incensement, combustion
noise, and white smoke emission.
NOTICE
NOTICE
Radiator hose
Be very careful not to touch the
radiator hose when checking or
adding the engine oil as it may be
hot enough to burn you.
WARNING
OGS075059
OGS075002
■ Gasoline Engine
■Diesel Engine