maintenance Hyundai Creta 2019 Owner's Manual

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Moisture breeds corrosion
Moisture creates the conditions in
which corrosion is most likely to
occur. For example, corrosion is
accelerated by high humidity, partic-
ularly when temperatures are just
above freezing. In such conditions,
the corrosive material is kept in con-
tact with the vehicle’s surface by
moisture that slowly evaporates.
Mud is particularly corrosive
because it dries slowly and holds
moisture in contact with the vehicle.
Although the mud appears to be dry,
it can still retain moisture and pro-
mote corrosion.
High temperatures can also acceler-
ate corrosion of parts that are not
properly ventilated so the moisture
can be dispersed. For all these rea-
sons, it is particularly important to
keep your vehicle clean and free of
mud or accumulations of other mate-
rials. This applies not only to the vis-
ible surfaces but particularly to the
underside of the vehicle.
To help prevent corrosion
You can help prevent corrosion from
getting started by observing the fol-
lowing:
Keep your vehicle clean
The best way to prevent corrosion is
to keep your vehicle clean and free
of corrosive materials. Attention to
the underside of the vehicle is partic-
ularly important.
If you live in a high-corrosion area
— where road salts are used, near
the ocean, areas with industrial
pollution, acid rain, etc.—, you
should take extra care to prevent
corrosion. In winter, hose off the
underside of your vehicle at least
once a month and be sure to clean
the underside thoroughly when
winter is over.
vehicle, give particular attention to
the components under the fenders
and other areas that are hidden
from view. Do a thorough job; just
dampening the accumulated mud
rather than washing it away will
accelerate corrosion rather than
prevent it. Water under high pres-
sure and steam are particularly
effective in removing accumulated
mud and corrosive materials.
When cleaning lower door panels,
rocker panels and frame members,
be sure that drain holes are kept
open so that moisture can escape
and not be trapped inside to accel-
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Keep your garage dry
Don't park your vehicle in a damp,
poorly ventilated garage. This cre-
ates a favorable environment for cor-
rosion. This is particularly true if you
wash your vehicle in the garage or
drive it into the garage when it is still
wet or covered with snow, ice or
mud. Even a heated garage can con-
tribute to corrosion unless it is well
ventilated so moisture is dispersed.
Keep paint and trim in good con-
dition
Scratches or chips in the finish
should be covered with "touch-up"
paint as soon as possible to reduce
the possibility of corrosion. If bare
metal is showing through, the atten-
tion of a qualified body and paint
shop is recommended.
Bird droppings : Bird droppings are
highly corrosive and may damage
painted surfaces in just a few hours.
Always remove bird droppings as
soon as possible.Don't neglect the interior
Moisture can collect under the floor
mats and carpeting and cause corro-
sion. Check under the mats periodi-
cally to be sure the carpeting is dry.
Use particular care if you carry fertil-
izers, cleaning materials or chemi-
cals in the vehicle.
These should be carried only in
proper containers and any spills or
leaks should be cleaned up, flushed
with clean water and thoroughly
dried.Interior care
Interior general precautions
Prevent chemicals such as perfume,
cosmetic oil, sun cream, hand clean-
er, and air freshener from contacting
the interior parts because they may
cause damage or discoloration. If
they do contact the interior parts,
wipe them off immediately. See the
instructions that follow for the proper
way to clean vinyl.
Never allow water or other liquids
to come in contact with electrical/
electronic components inside the
vehicle as this may damage them.
When cleaning leather products
(steering wheel, seats etc.), use
neutral detergents or low alcohol
content solutions. If you use high
alcohol content solutions or
acid/alkaline detergents, the color
of the leather may fade or the sur-
face may get stripped off.
NOTICE
NOTICE

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Cleaning the upholstery and
interior trim
Vinyl
Remove dust and loose dirt from
vinyl with a whisk broom or vacuum
cleaner. Clean vinyl surfaces with a
vinyl cleaner.
Fabric
Remove dust and loose dirt from fab-
ric with a whisk broom or vacuum
cleaner. Clean with a mild soap solu-
tion recommended for upholstery or
carpets. Remove fresh spots imme-
diately with a fabric spot cleaner. If
fresh spots do not receive immediate
attention, the fabric can be stained
and its color can be affected. Also, its
fire-resistant properties can be
reduced if the material is not proper-
ly maintained.
Using anything but recommended
cleaners and procedures may
affect the fabric’s appearance and
fire-resistant properties.
Cleaning the lap/shoulder belt
webbing
Clean the belt webbing with any mild
soap solution recommended for
cleaning upholstery or carpet. Follow
the instructions provided with the
soap. Do not bleach or re-dye the
webbing because this may weaken it.
Cleaning the interior window
glass
If the interior glass surfaces of the
vehicle become fogged (that is, cov-
ered with an oily, greasy or waxy
film), they should be cleaned with
glass cleaner. Follow the directions
on the glass cleaner container.
Do not scrape or scratch the
inside of the rear window. This
may result in damage to the rear
window defroster grid.
NOTICE
NOTICE

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The emission control system of your
vehicle is covered by a written limited
warranty. Please see the warranty
information contained in the Service
Passport in your vehicle.
Your vehicle is equipped with an
emission control system to meet all
emission regulations.
There are three emission control
systems which are as follows.
(1) Crankcase emission control sys-
tem
(2) Evaporative emission control sys-
tem
(3) Exhaust emission control system
In order to assure the proper function
of the emission control systems, it is
recommended that you have your
car inspected and maintained by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer in
accordance with the maintenance
schedule in this manual.1. Crankcase emission control
system
The positive crankcase ventilation
system is employed to prevent air
pollution caused by blow-by gases
being emitted from the crankcase.
This system supplies fresh filtered air
to the crankcase through the air
intake hose. Inside the crankcase,
the fresh air mixes with blow-by
gases, which then pass through the
PCV valve into the induction system.
2. Evaporative emission con-
trol system
The Evaporative Emission Control
System is designed to prevent fuel
vapors from escaping into the atmos-
phere.
Canister
Fuel vapors generated inside the fuel
tank are absorbed and stored in the
onboard canister. When the engine is
running, the fuel vapors absorbed in
the canister are drawn into the surge
tank through the purge control sole-
noid valve.
Purge Control Solenoid Valve
(PCSV)
The purge control solenoid valve is
controlled by the Engine Control
Module (ECM); when the engine
coolant temperature is low during
idling, the PCSV closes so that evap-
orated fuel is not taken into the
engine. After the engine warms up
during ordinary driving, the PCSV
opens to introduce evaporated fuel to
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3. Exhaust emission control
system
The Exhaust Emission Control
System is a highly effective system
which controls exhaust emissions
while maintaining good vehicle per-
formance.
Vehicle modifications
This vehicle should not be modi-
fied. Modification of your vehicle
could affect its performance, safety
or durability and may even violate
governmental safety and emis-
sions regulations.
In addition, damage or perform-
ance problems resulting from any
modification may not be covered
under warranty.
If you use unauthorized electronic
devices, it may cause the vehicle to
operate abnormally, wire damage,
battery discharge and fire. For your
safety, do not use unauthorized
electronic devices.
Engine exhaust gas precautions
(carbon monoxide)
Carbon monoxide can be present
with other exhaust fumes.
Therefore, if you smell exhaust
fumes of any kind inside your vehi-
cle, have it inspected and repaired
immediately. If you ever suspect
exhaust fumes are coming into
your vehicle, drive it only with all
the windows fully open. Have your
vehicle checked and repaired
immediately. Do not operate the engine in con-
fined or closed areas (such as
garages) any more than what is
necessary to move the vehicle in or
out of the area.
When the vehicle is stopped in an
open area for more than a short
time with the engine running,
adjust the ventilation system (as
needed) to draw outside air into the
vehicle.
Never sit in a parked or stopped
vehicle for any extended time with
the engine running.
When the engine stalls or fails to
start, excessive attempts to restart
the engine may cause damage to
the emission control system. Exhaust
Engine exhaust gases contain
carbon monoxide (CO). Though
colorless and odorless, it is
dangerous and could be lethal if
inhaled. Follow the instructions
on this page to avoid CO poi-
soning.
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Operating precautions for cat-
alytic converters (if equipped)Your vehicle is equipped with a cat-
alytic converter emission control
device.
Therefore, the following precautions
must be observed:
Use only UNLEADED FUEL for
Gasoline engine.
Do not operate the vehicle when
there are signs of engine malfunc-
tion, such as misfire or a noticeable
loss of performance.
Do not misuse or abuse the
engine. Examples of misuse are
coasting with the ignition off and
descending steep grades in gear
with the ignition off.
Do not operate the engine at high
idle speed for extended periods (5
minutes or more).
Do not modify or tamper with any
part of the engine or emission con-
trol system. All inspections and
adjustments must be made by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer. Avoid driving with a extremely low
fuel level. Running out of fuel could
cause the engine to misfire, dam-
aging the catalytic converter.
Failure to observe these precautions
could result in damage to the catalyt-
ic converter and to your vehicle.
Additionally, such actions could void
your warranties. Fire
A hot exhaust system can
ignite flammable items under
your vehicle. Do not park,
idle, or drive the vehicle over
or near flammable objects,
such as grass, vegetation,
paper, leaves, etc.
The exhaust system and cat-
alytic system are very hot
while the engine is running or
immediately after the engine
is turned off. Keep away from
the exhaust system and cat-
alytic, you may get burned.
Also, do not remove the heat
sink around the exhaust sys-
tem, do not seal the bottom of
the vehicle or do not coat the
vehicle for corrosion control.
It may present a fire risk under
certain conditions.
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Door locks.....................................................................3-13
Auto door lock/unlock features .................................3-17
Child-protector rear door locks .................................3-17
Operating door locks from inside the vehicle ...........3-15
Operating door locks from outside the vehicle .........3-13
Driver assist system ......................................................3-91
Rear parking assist system.........................................3-92
Rear view camera ......................................................3-91
Emergency commodity .................................................6-26
Fire extinguisher .......................................................6-26
First aid kit ................................................................6-26
Tire pressure gauge ....................................................6-26
Triangle reflector ......................................................6-26
Emission control system ...............................................7-95
Crankcase emission control system ...........................7-95
Evaporative emission control system ........................7-95
Exhaust emission control system...............................7-96
Engine .............................................................................8-2
Engine compartment .......................................................7-3
Engine compartment (I)..................................................1-8
Engine compartment (II) ................................................1-9
Engine number................................................................8-9
Changing the coolant .................................................7-36
Checking the coolant level ........................................7-34
Recommended engine coolant ...................................7-36Engine oil......................................................................7-32
Changing the engine oil and filter .............................7-33
Checking the engine oil level ..................................7-32
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ..............7-28
Exterior overview (I) ......................................................1-2
Exterior overview (II) .....................................................1-3
Fuel filler door ..............................................................3-30
Closing the fuel filler door ........................................3-31
Opening the fuel filler door .......................................3-30
Fuel filter (For Diesel)..................................................7-40
Draining water from fuel filter ..................................7-40
Extracting air from the fuel filter ..............................7-40
Fuses .............................................................................7-63
Engine compartment panel fuse replacement ............7-66
Fuse/Relay panel description .....................................7-68
Instrument panel fuse replacement ............................7-64
Hazard warning flasher...................................................6-2
Hood .............................................................................3-28
Closing the hood ........................................................3-29
Opening the hood.......................................................3-28
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Light........................................................................\
......3-78Exterior lights ............................................................3-78
Interior lights .............................................................3-85
Light bulbs ....................................................................7-77\
Headlight, position light, turn signal light, and front fog light bulb replacement .......................7-78
High mounted stop light ............................................7-85
Interior light bulb replacement ..................................7-86
License plate light bulb replacement ........................7-86
Rear combination light bulb replacement..................7-83
Side repeater light bulb replacement .........................7-83
Maintenance services......................................................7-5 Owner maintenance precautions ................................7-5
Owner's responsibility .................................................7-5
Manual transaxle...........................................................5-19 Good driving practices...............................................5-21
Manual transaxle operation .......................................5-19
Mirrors ........................................................................\
..3-38 Inside rearview mirror ...............................................3-38
Outside rearview mirror.............................................3-40 Multimedia system .........................................................4-2
Antenna ........................................................................\
4-2
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology Hands-Free .............4-4
How vehicle audio works ............................................4-5
Steering wheel audio control .......................................4-3
USB and iPod
®port.....................................................4-2
Owner maintenance ........................................................7-8 Owner maintenance schedule .....................................7-8
Parking brake ................................................................7-39 Checking the parking brake .......................................7-39
Recommended lubricants and capacities........................8-5 Recommended sae viscosity number...........................8-7
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Scheduled maintenance service ....................................7-10
Seat belts .......................................................................2-19
Additional seat belt safety precautions .....................2-27
Care of seat belts .......................................................2-30
Pre-tensioner seat belt ...............................................2-25
Seats ...............................................................................2-2
Front seats ..................................................................2-7
Rear seats ..................................................................2-14
Special driving conditions ............................................5-48
Driving at night..........................................................5-49
Driving in flooded areas ............................................5-50
Driving in the rain .....................................................5-50
Hazardous driving conditions ....................................5-48
Highway driving ........................................................5-51
Rocking the vehicle ...................................................5-48
Smooth cornering.......................................................5-49
Steering wheel ..............................................................3-36
Electric power steering (EPS) ...................................3-36
Horn ...........................................................................3-37
Tilt steering ................................................................3-37Storage compartment ..................................................3-120
Center console storage .............................................3-120
Glove box.................................................................3-121
Sunglass holder ........................................................3-121
Sunroof .........................................................................3-24
Resetting the sunroof .................................................3-26
Sunroof open warning ...............................................3-27
Sunroof opening and closing .....................................3-25
Sunshade ....................................................................3-26
Tilting the sunroof .....................................................3-25
Tailgate .........................................................................3-33
Closing the tailgate ....................................................3-33
Emergency tailgate safety release..............................3-34
Opening the tailgate ...................................................3-33
Theft-alarm system .......................................................3-18
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)...................6-10
Changing a tire with TPMS .......................................6-13
Low tire pressure telltale ...........................................6-11
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
malfunction indicator...............................................6-12
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Tire specification and pressure label ..............................8-9
Tires and wheels....................................................7-51, 8-4
Checking tire inflation pressure.................................7-53
Low aspect ratio tire ..................................................7-61
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ..............7-51
Tire care .....................................................................7-51
Tire maintenance .......................................................7-57
Tire replacement ........................................................7-55
Tire rotation ...............................................................7-54
Tire sidewall labeling.................................................7-57
Tire traction................................................................7-57
Wheel alignment and tire balance .............................7-55
Wheel replacement ...................................................7-56
Towing ..........................................................................6-22
Emergency towing ....................................................6-24
Removable towing hook ...........................................6-23
Towing service ...........................................................6-22
Vehicle certification label ...............................................8-8
Vehicle identification number (VIN)..............................8-8
Vehicle weight ..............................................................5-56
Overloading ...............................................................5-56Washer fluid ..................................................................7-39
Checking the washer fluid level ................................7-39
Windows .......................................................................3-19
Power windows..........................................................3-19
Winter driving...............................................................5-52
Snow or icy conditions ..............................................5-52
Winter precautions .....................................................5-54
Wiper blades .................................................................7-44
Blade inspection.........................................................7-44
Blade replacement .....................................................7-44
Wipers and washers ......................................................3-88
Rear window wiper and washer switch .....................3-90
Windshield washers ...................................................3-89
Windshield wipers .....................................................3-89
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