coolant Hyundai Elantra 2006 Owner's Guide

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Water
65% 60%50%40%
35%40%50%60%
Use a high quality ethylene-glycol coolant in a 50/50 mix with water. The engine coolant should be compatiblewith aluminum engine parts. Addi- tional corrosion inhibitors or additives should not be used. The cooling sys-tem must be maintained with the cor- rect concentration and type of engine coolant to prevent freezing and corro-sion. Never allow the concentration of antifreeze to exceed the 60% level or go below the 35% level, or damage tothe cooling system may result. For proper concentration when adding or replacing the engine coolant, refer tothe following table. G050C02E
Diesel engine
G050C01A-GAT
To Check the Coolant Level
The coolant level can be seen on the side of the plastic coolant reservoir. The level of the coolant should bebetween the "L" and "F" lines on the reservoir when the engine is cold. If the level is below the "L" mark, addengine coolant to bring it up between "L" and "F". If the level is low, inspect for coolant leaks and recheck thefluid level frequently. If the level drops again, visit your Hyundai dealer for an inspection and diagnosis of the rea-son.
G050D01E G050D02E
Gasoline engine Diesel engine
Ambient
temperature °C ( °F)-15 (5)
-25 (-13) -35 (-31)-45 (-49) Engine coolant concentration
Antifreezesolution

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4. Turn the radiator cap counterclock-
wise without pressing down on it, until it stops. This relieves any pres- sure remaining in the cooling sys- tem. And remove the radiator cap by pushing down and turning coun-terclockwise.Fill the radiator with clean deminer-alized or distilled water. Continueto add clean demineralized or dis- tilled water in small quantities until the fluid level stays up in the radia-tor neck. G050D03E
G050D04E
G050D03A-AAT
To Change the Coolant
The coolant should be changed at
those intervals specified in the ve- hicle maintenance schedule in Sec- tion 5.
! CAUTION:
Engine coolant can damage the
finish of your car. If you spill en- gine coolant on the car, wash it off thoroughly with clean water.
1. Park the car on level ground, set the parking brake and remove the radia- tor cap when cool.
2. Be sure your drain receptacle is in
place. Open the drain cock on theradiator. Allow all the engine cool- ant to drain from the cooling sys- tem, then securely close the draincock.
3. Check Section 9 for the capacity of the cooling system in your car.Then, following the manufacturer's directions on the engine coolant container, add the appropriatequantity of coolant to the radiator.
!WARNING:
Remove the radiator cap when the
radiator is cool. 5. Start the engine, top off the radiator
with water and then add engine coolant to the reservoir until thelevel is between "L" and "F".
6. Replace the radiator and reservoir
caps and check to be sure the draincocks are fully closed and not leak- ing.

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!
SPARK PLUGS
G060A01L
G060B02S-GAT
REPLACING THE SPARK PLUGS (Gasoline Engine)
The spark plugs should be changed
at the intervals specified in the ve- hicle maintenances schedule in Sec- tion 5 or whenever engine perfor-mance indicates they should be changed. Symptoms that suggest poor spark plug performance include en-gine misfiring under load, loss of fuel economy, poor acceleration, etc. When spark plugs are replaced, al-ways use spark plugs recommended by Hyundai. The use of other spark plugs can result in loss of perfor-mance, radio interference or engine damage.Unleaded: 1.0 ~ 1.1 mm (0.039 ~ 0.043 in.) Leaded: 0.7 ~ 0.8 mm (0.028 ~ 0.032 in.)
NOTE: When replacing the spark plugs, genuine Hyundai replacement partsare recommended. Recommended Spark Plugs:
CHAMPION NGK Leaded
engine
RC10YCBKR5ES
Unleaded
engine
RC10YC4BKR5ES-11
WARNING:
The cooling fan is controlled by engine coolant temperature and may sometimes operate even when theengine is not running. Use extreme caution when working near the blades of the cooling fan so thatyou are not injured by a rotating fan blade. As the engine coolant tem- perature decreases, the fan will au-tomatically shut off. This is a nor- mal condition.

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!
CHECKING THE BRAKES
G120A01A-AAT
! CAUTION:
Because brakes are essential to
the safe operation of the car, it is suggested that they be checked and inspected by your Hyundai dealer. The brakes should bechecked and inspected for wear at those intervals specified in the vehicle maintenance schedule inSection 5.
WARNING (Diesel only):
Never work on injection system
with engine running or within 30 seconds after shutting off engine. High pressure pump, rail, injec-tors and high pressure pipes are subject to high pressure even af- ter the engine stopped. The fuel jetproduced by fuel leaks may cause serious injury, if it touch the body. People using pacemakers shouldnot 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:
The cooling fan is controlled byengine coolant temperature and may sometimes operate even when the engine is not running. Useextreme caution when working near the blades of the cooling fan so that you are not injured by arotating fan blade. As the engine coolant temperature decreases, the fan will automatically shut off. Thisis a normal condition.
HKSOM120
Fluid level should be within this range
3. If the transaxle fluid level is low, use a funnel to add transaxle fluid through the dipstick tube until the level reaches the "HOT" range. Do not overfill.

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34POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
G220B01A-AAT
Checking Engine Cooling Fan
The engine cooling fan should come on automatically if the engine coolanttemperature is high. G220C01A-AAT
Checking Condenser Cooling Fan
The condenser cooling fan should come on automatically whenever the air conditioning is in operation. G230A03A-GAT
G230A01E
G230A02E
Gasoline engine
Diesel engine
!
CHECKING ELECTRIC COOLING FANS
G220A01A-AAT
WARNING:
The cooling fan is controlled by
engine coolant temperature and may sometimes operate even whenthe engine is not running. Use extreme caution when working near the blades of the cooling fan,so that you are not injured by a rotating fan blade. As the engine coolant temperature decreases thefan will automatically shut off. This is a normal condition.
o When lifting a plastic-cased bat-
tery, excessive pressure on the case may cause battery acid toleak, resulting in personal injury. Lift with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners.
o Never attempt to charge the bat- tery when the battery cables areconnected.
o The electrical ignition system works with high voltage. Never touch these components with the engine running or the ignition switched on.
The power steering fluid level should
be checked regularly.

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36HEADLIGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT
G290A02E-GAT Before performing aiming adjustment,
make sure of the following.
1. Keep all tires inflated to the correct
pressure.
2. Place the vehicle on level ground and press the front bumper and rear bumper down several times.(Place the vehicle at a distance of 3,000 mm (118 in.) from the test wall.)
3. See that the vehicle is unloaded
(except for full levels of coolant,engine oil and fuel, and spare tire, jack, and tools). Have the driver or equivalent weight placed in driver'sseat.
4. Clean the head lights lenses and
turn on the headlights (low beam).
!WARNING:
Be sure to carefully wipe away any water drained out in this manner, because the fuel mixed in the wa-ter might be ignited and result in a fire.
G300B01A
1. Loosen the drain plug at the bottom of the fuel filter.
2. Tighten the drain plug when water no longer comes out.
3. Check to be sure that the warning lamp illuminates when the ignition key is turned to "ON", and that it goes off when the engine is started. If in doubt, consult your nearest authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
NOTE: It is recommended that water ac- cumulated in the fuel filter shouldbe removed by an authorized Hyundai dealer.

7EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS
2EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS
H010A01A-GAT
(If installed)
Your Hyundai is equipped with an
emission control system to meet all requirements of the Emission prohibi- tion rules of your province.
There are three emission control sys-
tems 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 carinspected and maintained by an au- thorized Hyundai dealer in accordance with the maintenance schedule in thismanual. H010B01A-AAT
1. Crankcase Emission Control
System
The positive crankcase ventilation
system is employed to prevent airpollution caused by blow-by gasesbeing emitted from the crankcase. This system supplies fresh filtered air to the crankcase through the air in-take hose. Inside the crankcase, the fresh air mixes with blow-by gases, then passes through the PCV valveinto the induction system.
H010C02E-GAT
2. Evaporative Emission
Control System
The Evaporative Emission Control
System is designed to prevent fuel vapors from escaping into the atmo- sphere. Canister
While the engine is inoperative, fuel
vapors generated inside the fuel tank are absorbed and stored in the canis-ter. When the engine is running, the fuel vapors absorbed in the canister are drawn into the induction system through the purge control solenoid valve. Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV)
The purge control solenoid valve is
controlled by the Engine Control Mod- ule (ECM); when the engine coolant temperature is low during idling, thePCSV closes so that evaporated fuel is not taken into the engine. After the engine warms-up during ordinary driv-ing, the PCSV opens so as to intro- duce evaporated fuel to the engine.
H010D01A-AAT
3. Exhaust Emission Control
System
The Exhaust Emission Control Sys-
tem is a highly effective system which controls exhaust emissions while maintaining good vehicle performance.

9 VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
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Engine Oil Consumption Transaxle Manual Auto
Power Steering Brake Fluid CoolantLUBRICATION CHART
Oil & Grease Standard
API SJ, SL SAE 5W-20, 5W-30
or ABOVE, SAE 10W-30 (ABOVE -18°C)
ILSAC GF-3 SAE 15W-40 (ABOVE -13°C)
or ABOVE SAE 20W-50 (ABOVE -7°C)
API CF-4 SAE 30 (0°C ~ 40°C)
or ABOVE, SAE 20W-40 (ABOVE -10°C)
ACEA B4 SAE 15W-40 (ABOVE -15°C)
or ABOVE SAE 10W-30 (-20°C ~ 40°C) SAE 5W-30 (-25°C ~ 10°C)SAE 0W-30 (BELOW 10°C) *1, *2
*1. Restricted to driving condition and area*2. Not recommended for sustained high speed vehicle operation
J080A06E-GAT
Item
Engine Oil (Gasoline) Engine Oil (Diesel)
Q'ty (liter)
1.6 DOHC - 3.3 (With oil filter) (3.5 us.qts., 2.9 Imp.qts)
1.8/2.0 DOHC - 4.0 (With oil filter) (4.2 us.qts., 3.5 Imp.qts)
2.0 SOHC - 5.9 (With oil filter) (6.3 us.qts., 5.2 Imp.qts)
Normal driving condition Severe driving conditionHYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF 75W/85 (API GL-4) HYUNDAI GENUINE ATF SP III, DIAMOND ATF SP III, SK ATF SP III or other brands approved by Hyundai Motor Co., PSF-3DOT 3, DOT 4 or equivalent Ethylene glycol base for aluminum radiator MAX. 1L / 1,500 Km MAX. 1L / 1,000 Km2.15 (2.3 us. qts., 1.86 Imp. qts)6.1 (6.4 us. qts., 5.3 Imp.qts) (1.6 DOHC)7.8 (8.2 us. qts., 6.8 Imp.qts) (1.8/2.0 DOHC)As requiredAs requiredGasoline : 5.5(1.6 DOHC), 6(1.8/2.0 DOHC)Diesel : 8.1

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INDEX
3
D Door Central door locks .................................................... 1-9
Door locks ................................................................ 1-7
Locking, unlocking front doors with a key ............... 1-8
Drink Holder .............................................................. 1-67
Drive Belts ................................................................ 6-30
Driving Economical driving ................................................. 2-17
Smooth cornering ................................................... 2-19
Winter driving ......................................................... 2-19
EEmission Control Syst em ........................................... 7-2
Engine
Before starting the engine ....................................... 2-3
Compartment ........................................................... 6-2
Coolant ................................................................... 6-14
Coolant temperature gauge ................................... 1-53
If the engine overheats ............................................ 3-4
Number .................................................................... 8-2
Oil ............................................................................. 6-8
Starting ..................................................................... 2-5
Engine Exhaust Can Be Dangerous ........................... 2-2F
Folding Rear Seatbacks .
.......................................... 1-17
Front Fog Light ......................................................... 1-60
Front Seats Adjustable front seats ............................................ 1-14
Adjustable headrest s .............................................. 1-16
Adjusting seat forward and rear ward..................... 1-15
Adjusting seatback angle .......................................1-15
Lumbar support control .................. ........................ 1-16
Seat cushion height adjustment............................ 1-17
Seat warmer ........................................................... 1-19
Fuel Capacity ................................................................... 9-2
Gauge .................................................................... 1-15
Recommendations ................................................... 1-2
Fuel Filler Lid Remote release ...................................................... 1-80
Fuses ........................................................................ 6-31
Fuse Panel description ............................................. 6-46
GGeneral Checks .......................................................... 6-7
Glove Box ................................................................. 1-74