adding oil Hyundai Creta 2016 Owner's Manual

Engine Oil Pressure
Warning Light
T h i s w a r n i n g l i g h t i l l u m i n a t e s :
• Once you turn the ignition switch orEngine Start/Stop button to the ON position.
It remains on until the engine isstarted.
• When the engine oil pressure is low.
I f t h e e n g i n e o i l p r e s s u r e i s l o w :
1.Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
2.Turn the engine off and check the engine oil level (For more details,
refer to “Engine Oil” in chapter 7). If
the level is low, add oil as required.
If the warning light remains on after
adding oil or if oil is not available,
we recommend that you have the
vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possi
ble.
Engine Oil Pressure
Warning Light
•If the engine does not stop imme
diately after the Engine Oil
Pressure Warning Light is illumi
nated, severe damage could
result.
•If the warning light stays on while
the engine is running, it indicates
that there may be serious engine
damage or malfunction. In this
case,
1. Stop the vehicle as soon as it is
safe to do so.
2. Turn off the engine and check
the oil level. If the oil level is low,
fill the engine oil to the proper
level.
3. Start the engine again. If the
warning light stays on after the
engine is started, turn the engine
off immediately. In this case, we
recommend that you have the
vehicle inspected by an author
ized HYUNDAI dealer.
Low Fuel Level Warning
Light
T h i s w a r n i n g l i g h t i l l u m i n a t e s :
When the fuel tank is nearly empty.
If the fuel tank is nearly empty, add
fuel as soon as possible.
Low Fuel Level
Driving with the Low Fuel Level
warning light on or with the fuel level
below “E (Empty)” can cause the
engine to misfire and damage the
catalytic converter (if equipped).
NOTICE
NOTICE
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Convenient features of your vehicle
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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
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■ Gasoline Engine
■Diesel Engine

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Maintenance
Do not allow brake/clutch 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 properly disposed. Don't
put in the wrong kind of fluid. A few
drops of mineralbased oil, such as
engine oil, in your brake/clutch sys
tem can damage brake/clutch system
parts.
NOTICE
Brake/clutch fluid
When changing and adding
brake/clutch fluid, handle it care
fully. Do not let it come in contact
with your eyes. If brake/clutch fluid
come in contact with your eyes,
immediately flush them with a
large quantity of fresh tap water.
Have your eyes examined by a
doctor as soon as possible.
WARNING