engine Hyundai Creta 2016 Owner's Manual

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Driving your vehicle
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Tire chains
Since the sidewalls of radial tires are
thinner than other types of tires, they
may be damaged by mounting some
types of tire chains on them.
Therefore, the use of snow tires is
recommended instead of tire chains.
Do not mount tire chains on vehicles
equipped with aluminum wheels; if
unavoidable use a wire type chain. If
tire chains must be used, use gen
uine HYUNDAI parts and install the
tire chain after reviewing the instruc
tions provided with the tire chains.
Damage to your vehicle caused by
improper tire chain use is not cov
ered by your vehicle manufacturer’s
warranty.
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• Install tire chains on the front tires. It should be noted that installing tire
chains on the tires will provide a
greater driving force, but will not
prevent side skids.
• Do not install tire chains without first checking local and municipal
regulations for possible restrictions
against their use.
Chain Installation
When installing tire chains, follow the
manufacturer's instructions and
mount them as tightly possible. Drive
slowly (less than 30 km/h (20 mph))
with chains installed. If you hear the
chains contacting the body or chas
sis, 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.
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The use of tire chains may
adversely affect vehicle handling:
•Drive less than 30 km/h (20
mph) or the chain manufactur
er’s recommended speed limit,
whichever is lower.
•Drive carefully and avoid
bumps, holes, sharp turns, and
other road hazards, which may
cause the vehicle to bounce.
•Avoid sharp turns or locked
wheel braking.
WARNING

To keep locks from freezing
To keep the locks from freezing,
squirt an approved deicer fluid or
glycerine into the key opening. If a
lock is covered with ice, squirt it with
an approved deicing fluid to remove
the ice. If the lock is frozen internally,
you may be able to thaw it out by
using a heated key. Handle the heat
ed key with care to avoid injury.
Use approved window washer
antifreeze in system
To keep the water in the window
washer system from freezing, add an
approved window washer antifreeze
solution in accordance with instruc
tions on the container. Window wash
er antifreeze is available from an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer and
most auto parts outlets. Do not use
engine coolant or other types of anti
freeze as these may damage the
paint finish.
Don't let your parking brake freeze
Under some conditions your parking
brake can freeze in the engaged
position. This is most likely to hap
pen when there is an accumulation
of snow or ice around or near the
rear brakes or if the brakes are wet.
If there is a risk the parking brake
may freeze, apply it only temporarily
while you put the shift lever in P
(automatic transaxle) or in first or
reverse gear (manual transaxle) and
block the rear wheels so the vehicle
cannot roll. Then release the parking
brake.
Don't let ice and snow accumulate
underneath
Under some conditions, snow and
ice can build up under the fenders
and interfere with the steering. When
driving in severe winter conditions
where this may happen, you should
periodically check underneath the car to be sure the movement of the
front wheels and the steering com
ponents is not obstructed.
Carry emergency equipment
Depending on the severity of the
weather, you should carry appropri
ate emergency equipment. Some of
the items you may want to carry
include tire chains, tow straps or
chains, flashlight, emergency flares,
sand, shovel, jumper cables, window
scraper, gloves, ground cloth, cover
alls, blanket, etc.
Don't place foreign objects or
materials in the engine compart
ment
Placement of foreign objects or
materials which prevent cooling of
the engine, in the engine compart
ment, may cause a failure or com
bustion. The manufacturer is not
responsible for the damage caused
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Driving your vehicle
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What to do in an emergency
Hazard warning flasher ........................................6-2
In case of an emergency while driving ..............6-3If the engine stalls while driving ...................................6-3
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing .........6-3
If you have a flat tire while driving..............................6-3
If the engine will not start ...................................6-4 If the engine doesn't turn over or turns over
slowly....................................................................................6-4
If the engine turns over normally but doesn't
start.......................................................................................6-4
Jump starting ..........................................................6-5
If the engine overheats ........................................6-8
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).......6-10 Low tire pressure telltale ..............................................6-11
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
malfunction indicator .................................................6-12
Changing a tire with TPMS...........................................6-13
If you have a flat tire..........................................6-16 Jack and tools .................................................................6-16
Removing and storing the spare tire .........................6-16
Changing tires .................................................................6-17
Jack label ...........................................................................6-21
Towing ...................................................................6-22 Towing service .................................................................6-22 Removable towing hook....................................................6-23
Emergency towing .........................................................6-24
Emergency commodity ........................................6-26 Fire extinguisher ............................................................6-26
First aid kit ......................................................................6-26
Triangle reflector ...........................................................6-26
Tire pressure gauge .......................................................6-26
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If the engine stalls while driving
• Reduce your speed gradually,keeping a straight line. Move cau
tiously off the road to a safe place.
• Turn on your hazard warning flash er.
• Try to start the engine again. If your vehicle will not start, we recom
mend that you contact an author
ized HYUNDAI dealer.
If the engine stalls at a cross
road or crossing
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or
crossing, if safe to do so, move the
shift lever to the N (Neutral) position
and then push the vehicle to a safelocation.
• If your vehicle has a manualtransaxle not equipped with a igni
tion lock switch, the vehicle can
move forward by shifting to the
2(second) or 3(third) gear and then
turning the starter without depress
ing the clutch pedal.
If you have a flat tire while driv
ing
If a tire goes flat while you are driv ing:
• Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and let the vehicle slow
down while driving straight ahead.
Do not apply the brakes immedi
ately or attempt to pull off the road
as this may cause loss of vehicle
control resulting in an accident.
When the vehicle has slowed to
such a speed that it is safe to do
so, brake carefully and pull off the
road. Drive off the road as far as
possible and park on firm, level
ground. If you are on a divided
highway, do not park in the median
area between the two traffic lanes.
• When the vehicle is stopped, press the hazard warning flasher button,
move the shift lever into P (Park,
for automatic transaxle vehicle) or
neutral (for manual transaxle vehi
cle), apply the parking brake, and
place the ignition switch in theLOCK/OFF position. • Have all passengers get out of the
vehicle. Be sure they all get out on
the side of the vehicle that is away
from traffic.
• When changing a flat tire, follow the instructions provided later in
this chapter.
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY WHILE DRIVING
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What to do in an emergency
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IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START
If the engine doesn't turn over or
turns over slowly
• Be sure the shift lever is in N(Neutral) or P (Park) if it is an auto
matic transaxle vehicle. The engine
starts only when the shift lever is in
N (Neutral) or P (Park).
• Check the battery connections to be sure they are clean and tight.
• Turn on the interior light. If the light dims or goes out when you operate
the starter, the battery is drained.
Do not push or pull the vehicle to
start it. This could cause damage to
your vehicle.
See instructions for "Jump Starting"
provided in this chapter.
If the engine turns over normally
but doesn't start
• Check the fuel level and add fuel if necessary.
If the engine still does not start, we
recommend that you call an author
ized HYUNDAI dealer for assistance.
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What to do in an emergency
Push or pull starting the vehicle
may cause the catalytic converter
to overload which can lead to
damage to the emission control
system.
WARNING

To prevent damage to your vehicle:
•Only use a 12volt power supply
(battery or jumper system) to jump
start your vehicle.
•Do not attempt to jump start your
vehicle by pushstarting.
Information
An inappropriately disposed battery can be harmful to the
environment and human
health. Dispose the battery
according to your local law(s)
or regulation.
Jump starting procedure
1. Position the vehicles close enough that the jumper cables will reach,
but do not allow the vehicles totouch.
2. Avoid fans or any moving parts in the engine compartment at all
times, even when the vehicles are
turned off.
3. Turn off all electrical devices such as radios, lights, air conditioning,
etc. Put the vehicles in P (Park, for
automatic transaxle vehicle) or
neutral (for manual transaxle vehi
cle), and set the parking brakes.
Turn both vehicles OFF.
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NOTICE
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What to do in an emergency
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•NEVER attempt to recharge the
battery when the vehicle’s bat
tery cables are connected to the
battery.
•The electrical ignition system
works with high voltage. NEVER
touch these components with
the engine running or when the
ignition switch is in the ON posi
tion.
•Do not allow the (+) and ()
jumper cables to touch. It may
cause sparks.
•The battery may rupture or
explode when you jump start
with a low or frozen battery.
•Never attempt jump start if you
observe cracks, leaks or other
damage on Battery.

4. Connect the jumper cables in theexact sequence shown in the illus
tration. First connect one jumper
cable to the red, positive (+)
jumper terminal of your vehicle(1).
5. Connect the other end of the jumper cable to the red, positive
(+) battery/jumper terminal of the
assisting vehicle (2).
6. Connect the second jumper cable to the black, negative ()
batter y/chassis ground of the
assisting vehicle (3). 7. Connect the other end of the sec
ond jumper cable to the black,
negative () chassis ground of
your vehicle (4).
Do not allow the jumper cables to
contact anything except the cor
rect battery or jumper terminals or
the correct ground. Do not lean
over the battery when making
connections.
8. Start the engine of the assisting vehicle and let it run at approxi
mately 2,000 rpm for a few min
utes. Then start your vehicle.
If your vehicle will not start after a
few attempts, it probably requires
servicing. In this event please seek
qualified assistance. If the cause of
your batter y discharging is not
apparent, we recommend that your
vehicle be checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer. Disconnect the jumper cables in the
exact reverse order you connectedthem:
1. Disconnect the jumper cable from
the black, negative () chassis
ground of your vehicle (4).
2. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the black, neg
ative () battery/chassis ground of
the assisting vehicle (3).
3. Disconnect the second jumper cable from the red, positive (+)
batter y/jumper terminal of the
assisting vehicle (2).
4. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the red, positive
(+) jumper terminal of your vehicle(1).
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What to do in an emergency
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Jumper Terminal
Jumper Cables
Booster Battery()
(+)
(+)()
Never connect Jumper Cable
directly to the negative () terminal
of discharged Battery (Your
Vehicle Battery) or an Explosion
may occur.
WARNING

If your temperature gauge indicates
overheating, you experience a loss
of power, or hear loud pinging or
knocking, the engine may be over
heating. If this happens, you should:
1. Pull off the road and stop as soonas it is safe to do so.
2. Place the shift lever in P (Park, for automatic transaxle vehicle) or
neutral (for manual transaxle vehi
cle) and set the parking brake. If
the air conditioning is ON, turn it
OFF.
3. If engine coolant is running out under the vehicle or steam is com
ing out from the hood, stop the
engine. Do not open the hood until
the coolant has stopped running
or the steaming has stopped. If
there is no visible loss of engine
coolant and no steam, leave the
engine running and check to be
sure the engine cooling fan is
operating. If the fan is not running,
turn the engine off. 4. Check for coolant leaking from the
radiator, hoses or under the vehi
cle. (If the air conditioning had
been in use, it is normal for cold
water to be draining from it when
you stop.)
5. If engine coolant is leaking out, stop the engine immediately and
we recommend that you call an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer for
assistance.
IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS
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What to do in an emergency
While the engine is run
ning, keep hands,
clothing and tools away
from the moving parts
such as the cooling fan
and drive belt to pre
vent serious injury.
WARNING
NEVER remove the
radiator cap or the
drain plug while the
engine and radiator are
hot. Hot coolant and
steam may blow out under pres
sure, causing serious injury.
Turn the engine off and wait until
the engine cools down. Use
extreme care when removing the
radiator cap. Wrap a thick towel
around it, and turn it counterclock
wise slowly to the first stop. Step
back while the pressure is
released from the cooling system.
When you are sure all the pres
sure has been released, press
down on the cap, using a thick
towel, and continue turning coun
terclockwise to remove it.
WARNING

6. If you cannot find the cause of theoverheating, wait until the engine
temperature has returned to nor
mal. Then, if coolant has been
lost, carefully add coolant to the
reservoir to bring the fluid level in
the reservoir up to the halfway
mark.
7. Proceed with caution, keeping alert for further signs of overheat
ing. If overheating happens again,
we recommend that you call an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer for
assistance.
•Serious loss of coolant indicates a
leak in the cooling system and we
recommend the system be
checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
•When the engine overheats from
low engine coolant, suddenly
adding engine coolant may cause
cracks in the engine. To prevent
damage, add engine coolant slow
ly in small quantities.
NOTICE
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Information
If the TPMS indicator does not illumi
nate for 3 seconds when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position or
engine is running, or if it comes on
after blinking for approximately one
minute, we recommend that you con
tact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.Low tire pressure tell
tale
When the tire pressure monitoring
system warning indicator is illuminat
ed, one or more of your tires is sig
nificantly underinflated.
If the telltale illuminates, immediately
reduce your speed, avoid hard cor
nering and anticipate increased stop
ping distances. You should stop and
check your tires as soon as possible.
Inflate the tires to the proper pres
sure as indicated on the vehicle’s
placard or tire inflation pressure label
located on the driver’s side center pil
lar outer panel. If you cannot reach a
service station or if the tire cannot
hold the newly added air, replace the
low pressure tire with the spare tire.
Then the Low Tire Pressure telltale
may flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated after restarting and about
20 minutes of continuous drivingbefore you have the low pressure tire
repaired and replaced on the vehicle.
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In winter or cold weather, the low
tire pressure telltale may be illumi
nated if the tire pressure was
adjusted to the recommended tire
inflation pressure in warm weath
er. It does not mean your TPMS is
malfunctioning because the
decreased temperature leads to a
proportional lowering of tire pres
sure.
When you drive your vehicle from
a warm area to a cold area or from
a cold area to a warm area, or the
outside temperature is greatly
higher or lower, you should check
the tire inflation pressure and
adjust the tires to the recommend
ed tire inflation pressure.
CAUTION