oil dipstick Hyundai Accent 2011 Owner's Manual - RHD (UK. Australia)
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5VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
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o Rear Brake Drums/Linings,
Hand Brake
Check the rear brake drums and lin- ings for scoring, burning, leaking fluid, broken parts, and excessive wear.Inspect the hand brake system in- cluding the hand brake lever and ca- bles. For detailed service procedures,refer to the Shop Manual.
F060H01A-AAT
o Air Cleaner Filter A Genuine Hyundai air cleaner filter is recommended when the filter is re- placed. F060J01A-AAT
o Spark Plugs Make sure to install new spark plugs of the correct heat range. F070C02A-AAT
o Coolant The coolant should be changed at the intervals specified in the mainte- nance schedule.
F070E05A-DAT
o Automatic Transaxle Fluid
The fluid level should be in the "HOT" range of the dipstick, after the engine and transaxle are at normal operating temperature. Check the automatictransaxle fluid level with the engine running and the transaxle in neutral, with the hand brake properly applied.Use Hyundai Genuine ATF SP-III, DIA- MOND ATF SP-III, SK ATF SP-III or other brands approved by HyundaiMotor Co., when adding or changing fluid. F070F01A-AAT
o Brake Hoses and Lines
Visually check for proper installation, chafing, cracks, deterioration and any leakage. Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts immediately. F070G02A-AAT
o Brake Fluid
Check brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir. The level should be between "MIN" and "MAX" marks onthe side of the reservoir. Use only hydraulic brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4.
F070B01A-GAT o Cooling System Check the cooling system part, such as radiator, coolant reservoir, hoses and connections for leakage and dam- age. Replace any damaged parts. F070D01A-AAT
o Manual Transaxle Oil
Inspect the manual transaxle oil ac-
cording to the maintenance schedule. NOTE:
If the oil level is low, check for
possible leaks before adding oil. Do not overfill.
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6 DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
2ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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CAUTION:
When inspecting or servicing the engine, you should handle tools and other heavy objects carefully so that the plastic rocker cover of the engine is not damaged.
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1. Engine coolant reservoir ......... 6-7
2. Clutch fluid reservoir (With Manual Transaxle) ...... 6-14
3. Engine oil filler cap ................. 6-6
4. Brake fluid reservoir ............. 6-14
5. Air cleaner filter ...................... 6-8 6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
cap ...................................... 6-10
7. Power steering fluid reservoir ............................................ 6-21
8. Engine oil level dipstick ......... 6-5 9. Radiator cap
........................... 6-7
10. Automatic transaxle fluid level dipstick (If Installed) ............ 6-12
11. Battery ................................. 6-19
12. Fuse/Relay box .................... 6-17
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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
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G030C02JM-GAT To Check the Oil Level Before checking the oil, warm up the engine to normal operating tempera- ture and be sure your car is parked on level ground. Turn the engine off. Wait about five minutes, then remove the dipstick, wipe it off, fully reinsert thedipstick and withdraw it again. Then note the highest level the oil has reached on the dipstick. It should be betweenthe upper ("F") and lower ("L") range.
OMC059003 WARNING:
Be very careful not to touch the radia- tor hose when checking the engine oil as it may be hot enough to burnyou.
NOTE:
o SAE 5W-20 (5W-30), ILSAC GF-4
engine oil is preferred regardless of regional option and enginevariation.
o If SAE 5W-20, ILSAC GF-4 engine
oil is not available, SAE 5W-30 orsecondary recommended engine oil for corresponding temperature range can be used.