oil Hyundai Elantra 2015 - RHD (UK. Australia) Owner's Guide

Maintenance
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
❈Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.
90,000 km or 72months
❑ Add fuel additives *1
❑ Inspect air conditioner refrigerant/compressor (if equipped)
❑ Inspect all electrical systems
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections
❑ Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) fluid
❑ Inspect brake/clutch pedal
❑ Inspect disc brakes and pads (if equipped)
❑ Inspect drum brakes and linings (if equipped)
❑ Inspect drive belt *
4
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect exhaust system
❑ Inspect front suspension ball joints
❑ Inspect fuel filter *
3
❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter
❑ Inspect parking brake
❑ Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots
❑ Inspect tyre (pressure & tread wear)
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect cooling system
(At first, 60,000 km or 48months
after that, every 30,000 km or 24months)
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❑ Replace air cleaner filter
❑ Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter *
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Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
105,000 km or 84months
❑ Add fuel additives *1
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect air conditioner refrigerant/compressor (if equipped)
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections
❑ Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) fluid
❑ Inspect disc brakes and pads (if equipped)
❑ Inspect drum brakes and linings (if equipped)
❑ Inspect front suspension ball joints
❑ Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots
❑ Inspect tyre (pressure & tread wear)
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter *2
❈Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.
120,000 km or 96months
❑ Add fuel additives *1
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect air conditioner refrigerant/compressor (if equipped)
❑ Inspect all electrical systems
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections
❑ Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) fluid
❑ Inspect brake/clutch pedal
❑ Inspect disc brakes and pads
❑ Inspect drum brakes and linings (if equipped)
❑ Inspect drive belt *4
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect exhaust system
❑ Inspect front suspension ball joints
❑ Inspect fuel lines, hoses and connections
❑ Inspect parking brake
❑ Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots
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Maintenance
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
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❑ Inspect tyre (pressure & tread wear)
❑ Inspect manual transaxle fluid (if equipped) *8
❑ Inspect vapour hose and fuel filler cap
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect cooling system
(At first, 60,000 km or 48months
after that, every 30,000 km or 24months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter *2
❑ Replace fuel filter *3
❑ Replace fuel tank air filter
❑ Replace spark plugs (Every 160,000 km)
❑ Replace coolant *5 *6
(At first, 210,000 km or 120months
after that, every 30,000 km or 24months)
No check, No service required
❑Automatic transaxle fluid (if equipped)
❈Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.

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Maintenance
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS
The following items must be serviced more frequently on vehicles mainly used under severe driving conditions.
Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace
Maintenance itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance intervalsDriving condition
Engine oil and engine oil filterREvery 7,500 km or 6 monthsA, B, C, D, E, F, G,
H, I, K, L
Air cleaner elementRReplace more frequently
depending on the conditionC, E
Spark plugs RReplace more frequently
depending on the conditionA, B, H, I, L
Manual transaxle fluid REvery 120,000 kmC, D, E, G, H, I, K
Automatic transaxle fluidREvery 100,000 kmA, C, F, G, I
Steering gear rack, linkage and bootsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, G

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Maintenance
EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Engine oil and filter
The engine oil and filter should be
changed at the intervals specified in
the maintenance schedule. If the
vehicle is being driven in severe con-
ditions, more frequent oil and filter
changes are required.
Drive belts
Inspect all drive belts for evidence of
cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oil
saturation and replace if necessary.
Drive belts should be checked peri-
odically for proper tension and
adjusted as necessary.
Fuel filter
A clogged filter can limit the speed at
which the vehicle may be driven,
damage the emission system and
cause multiple issues such as hard
starting. If an excessive amount of
foreign matter accumulates in the
fuel tank, the filter may require
replacement more frequently.
After installing a new filter, run the
engine for several minutes, and
check for leaks at the connections.
We recommend that the fuel filter be
replaced by an authoized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and con-
nections
Check the fuel lines, fuel hoses and
connections for leakage and damage.
We recommend that the fuel lines,
fuel hoses and connections be
replaced by an authoized HYUNDAI
dealer.
CAUTION
When you are inspecting the
belt, place the ignition switch in
the LOCK/OFF or ACC position.

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Maintenance
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil level
1. Ensure the vehicle is on level
ground.
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).
WARNING - 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.CAUTION
• Do not spill engine oil, when
adding or changing engine oil.
If you spill engine oil in the
engine compartment, wipe it
off immediately.
• When you wipe the oil level
gauge, you should wipe it with
a clean cloth. When mixed
with debris, it can cause
engine damage.
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If it is near or at L (Low), add enough
oil to bring the level to F (Full).Do
not overfill.
Use a funnel to help prevent oil
from being spilt on engine compo-
nents.
Use only the specified engine oil.
(Refer to “Recommended lubricants
and capacities” in section 8.)
Changing the engine oil and
filter
We recommend that the engine oil
and filter be replaced by an autho-
rised HYUNDAI dealer.
CAUTION
Do not overfill the engine oil. It
may damage the engine.
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Maintenance
WARNING
Used engine oil may cause skin
irritation or cancer if left in con-
tact with the skin for prolonged
periods of time. Used engine oil
contains chemicals that have
caused cancer in laboratory
animals. Always protect your
skin by washing your hands
thoroughly with soap and warm
water as soon as possible after
handling used oil.

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Maintenance
BRAKE/CLUTCH FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)
Checking the brake/clutch
fluid level
Check the fluid level in the reservoir
periodically. The fluid level should be
between MAX (Maximum) and MIN
(Minimum) marks on the side of the
reservoir. Before removing the reser-
voir cap and adding brake/clutch
fluid, clean the area around the
reservoir cap thoroughly to prevent
brake/clutch fluid contamination.
If the level is low, add fluid to the
MAX (Maximum) level. The level will
fall with accumulated kilometres/
mileage. This is a normal condition
associated with the wear of the brake
linings and/or clutch disc (if
equipped).If the fluid level is excessively low, we
recommend that the system be
checked by an authorised HYUNDAI
dealer.
Use only the specified brake/clutch
fluid. (Refer to “Recommended lubri-
cants or capacities” in section 8.)
Never mix different types of fluid.
✽NOTICE
Before removing the brake/clutch
filler cap, read the warning on the cap.
WARNING - Loss of
brake fluid
In the event the brake system
requires frequent additions of
fluid, we recommend that the
system be inspected by an
authorised HYUNDAI dealer.
WARNING - 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 should 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.
CAUTION
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 proper-
ly disposed. Don't put in the
wrong kind of fluid. A few drops
of mineral-based oil, such as
engine oil, in your brake/clutch
system can damage brake/clutch
system parts.
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WARNING
Clean filler cap before remov-
ing. Use only DOT3 or DOT4
brake/clutch fluid from a sealed
container.

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Maintenance
Battery recharging
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,
calcium-based battery.
• If the battery becomes discharged
in a short time (because, for exam-
ple, the headlights or interior lights
were left on whilst the vehicle was
not in use), recharge it by slow
charging (trickle) for 10 hours.
• If the battery gradually discharges
because of high electric load whilst
the vehicle is being used, recharge
it at 20-30A for two hours.WARNING- Recharging
battery
When recharging the battery,
observe the following precau-
tions:
• The battery must be removed
from the vehicle and placed in
an area with good ventilation.
• Do not allow cigarettes,
sparks, or flames near the bat-
tery.
• Watch the battery during
charging, and stop or reduce
the charging rate if the battery
cells begin gassing (boiling)
violently or if the temperature
of the electrolyte of any cell
exceeds 49°C.
• Wear eye protection when
checking the battery during
charging.
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• Disconnect the battery charg-
er in the following order.
1. Turn off the battery charger
main switch.
2. Unhook the negative clamp
from the negative battery ter-
minal.
3. Unhook the positive clamp
from the positive battery ter-
minal.