check engine Hyundai Elantra 2017 Workshop Manual

Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop for fuel:
• Check the engine oil level.
• Check coolant level in the engine
coolant reservoir.
• Check the windshield washer fluid
level.
• Check for low or under-inflated
tires.
While operating your vehicle:
• Note any changes in the sound of
the exhaust or any smell of exhaust
fumes in the vehicle.
• Check for vibrations in the steering
wheel. Notice if there is any
increased steering effort or loose-
ness in the steering wheel, or
change in its straight-ahead position.
• Notice if your vehicle constantly
turns slightly or “pulls” to one side
when traveling on smooth, level
road.
• When stopping, listen and check for
unusual sounds, pulling to one side,
increased brake pedal travel or
“hard-to-push” brake pedal.
• If any slipping or changes in the
operation of your transmission
occurs, check the transmission fluid
level.
• Check the automatic transmission
P (Park) function.
• Check the parking brake.
• Check for fluid leaks under your vehi-
cle (water dripping from the air con-
ditioning system during or after use
is normal).
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Maintenance
Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level when the
engine is hot. This may result in
coolant being blown out of the
opening and cause serious
burns and other injuries.
WARNING
Diesel Engine
Never manipulate or modify the
injection system while running
the diesel engine or within 30
seconds after turning OFF the
diesel engine. The high-pressure
pump, high-pressure pipes, rail,
and injectors are still subject to
the high pressure right after
stopping the diesel engine.
When the fuel leakage vents out,
it may cause serious body injury.
Any people, who are implement-
ed with the artificial cardiac
pacemaker, should remain away
from the ECU or the wiring har-
ness by at least 30 cm, while run-
ning the diesel engine. The high
currents of the electric engine
control system produce a con-
siderable amount of magnetic
fields.
WARNING

At least monthly:
• Check coolant level in the engine
coolant reservoir.
• Check the operation of all exterior
lights, including the stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flashers.
• Check the inflation pressures of all
tires including the spare for tires
that are worn, show uneven wear,
or are damaged.
• Check for loose wheel lug nuts.
At least twice a year:
(i.e., every Spring and Fall)
• Check radiator, heater and air condi-
tioning hoses for leaks or damage.
• Check windshield washer spray
and wiper operation. Clean wiper
blades with clean cloth dampened
with washer fluid.
• Check headlamp alignment.
• Check muffler, exhaust pipes,
shields and clamps.
• Check the seat belts for wear and
function.
At least once a year:
• Clean body and door drain holes.
• Lubricate door hinges and hood
hinges.
• Lubricate door and hood locks and
latches.
• Lubricate door rubber weather
strips.
• Lubricate door checker
• Check the air conditioning system.
• Inspect and lubricate automatic
transmission linkage and controls.
• Clean the battery and terminals.
• Check the brake fluid level.
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Maintenance
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
*
1: Adjust alternator and power steering (and water pump drive belt) and air conditioner drive belt (if equipped).Inspect and if necessary correct or replace.
*
2: Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before starting a long trip.
*3: For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items.
*4: Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary. We recommend that the system be checked by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Normal Maintenance Schedule – Gasoline Engine (For Europe)
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496
Miles×1,0001020304050607080
Km×1,000153045607590105120
Drive belts *1At first, inspect at 90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72 months
after that, inspect every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months
Engine oil and engine oil filter *2RRRRRRRR
Air cleaner filterIIRIIRII
Spark plugs *3Replace every 165,000 km (102,500 miles)
Valve clearance (For Gamma 1.6) *4I
Vapor hose and fuel filler capII
Fuel tank air filter (if equipped)II
Vacuum hoseIIIIIIII
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM

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Maintenance
Normal Maintenance Schedule (Cont.) – Gasoline Engine (For Europe)
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
*
8: Manual transmission fluid should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496
Miles×1,0001020304050607080
Km×1,000153045607590105120
Brake/clutch fluidIIIIIIII
Disc brakes and padsIIIIIIII
Steering gear rack, linkage and bootsIIIIIIII
Driveshaft and bootsIIII
Tire (pressure & tread wear) IIIIIIII
Front suspension ball jointsIIIIIIII
Bolt and nuts on chassis and bodyIIIIIIII
Air conditioner refrigerant (if equipped)IIIIIIII
Air conditioner compressor (if equipped)IIIIIIII
Climate control air filter (if equipped)RRRR
Manual transmission fluid (if equipped) *8II
Automatic transmission fluid(if equipped)No check, No service required
Exhaust systemIIII
MAINTENANCEINTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM

I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
*
1: Adjust alternator and power steering (and water pump drive belt) and air conditioner drive belt (if equipped).Inspect and if necessary correct or replace.
*
2: Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before starting a long trip.
*3: Middle East includes Morocco, Sudan and Egypt.
*4: If good quality gasolines meet Europe Fuel standards (EN228) or equivalents including fuel additives is not available, one bot tle of
additive is recommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer along with information on how to use them.
Do not mix other additives.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496
Miles×1,0001020304050607080
Km×1,000153045607590105120
Drive belts *1IIII
Engine oil and engine
oil filter *2
For Middle East *3,
Central & South AmericaReplace every 10,000 km (6,200 miles) or 12 months
Except Middle East *3,
Central & South AmericaRRRRRRRR
Air cleaner filterFor Middle East *3RRRRRRRR
Except Middle East *3IIRIIRII
Fuel additives *4Add every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 6 months
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
Maintenance
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Normal Maintenance Schedule – Gasoline Engine (Except Europe)

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Maintenance
Normal Maintenance Schedule (Cont.) – Gasoline Engine (Except Europe)
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
*
5: For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items.
*6: Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary. We recommend that the system be checked by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
*
7: The fuel filter is considered to be maintenance free but periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. If there are some important matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting p roblem
etc, we recommend replacing the fuel filter immediately regardless of maintena\
nce schedule and consulting with an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer for details.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496
Miles×1,0001020304050607080
Km×1,000153045607590105120
Spark plugs *5Replace every 165,000 km (102,500 miles)
Valve clearance *6 (For Gamma 1.6)I
Vapor hose and fuel filler capII
Fuel tank air filter (if equipped)IRIR
Vacuum hoseIIIIIIII
Fuel filter *7IRIR
Fuel lines, hoses and connectionsII
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM

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Maintenance
Normal Maintenance Schedule (Cont.) – Gasoline Engine (Except Europe)
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
*
10: Manual transmission fluid should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496
Miles×1,0001020304050607080
Km×1,000153045607590105120
Steering gear rack, linkage and bootsIIIIIIII
Driveshaft and bootsIIII
Tire (pressure & tread wear) IIIIIIII
Front suspension ball jointsIIIIIIII
Bolt and nuts on chassis and bodyIIIIIIII
Air conditioner refrigerant (if equipped)IIIIIIII
Air conditioner compressor (if equipped)IIIIIIII
Climate control air filter (if equipped)RRRRRRRR
Manual transmission fluid (if equipped) *10II
Automatic transmission fluid(if equipped) No check, No service required
Exhaust systemIIII
MAINTENANCEINTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM

Maintenance
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I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
*
1: Inspect and if necessary correct or replace. Inspect drive belt tensioner, idler and alternator pulley and if necessary correct or
replace.
*
2: Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before starting a long trip.
*3: The engine oil level should be checked regularly and maintained properly. Operating with an insufficient amount oil can dam- age the engine, and such damage is not covered by warranty.
Normal Maintenance Schedule – Diesel Engine
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496
Miles×1,00012.52537.55062.57587.5100
Km×1,00020406080100120140160
Drive belts *1At first, inspect at 80,000 km (50,000 miles) or 48 months, after every 20,000 km (12,500 miles) or 12 months
Engine oil and engine oil filter *2*3RRRRRRRR
Tensioner/idler/damper pulleyInspect when replacing the drive belt
Air cleaner filter IRIRIRIR
Fuel filler capII
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
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ITEM

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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 car
is being driven in severe conditions,
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 (cartridge)
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 authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and con-
nections
Check the fuel lines, fuel hoses and
connections for leakage and dam-
age. We recommend that the fuel
lines, fuel hoses and connections be
replaced by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap
The vapor hose and fuel filler cap
should be inspected at those inter-
vals specified in the maintenance
schedule. Make sure that a new
vapor hose or fuel filler cap is cor-
rectly replaced.
When you are inspecting the
belt, place the ignition switch to
the LOCK/OFF or ACC position.
CAUTION

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Maintenance
Air cleaner filter
We recommend that the air cleaner
filter be replaced by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Spark plugs
Make sure to install new spark plugs
of the correct heat range.
Valve clearance
Inspect excessive valve noise and/or
engine vibration and adjust if neces-
sary. We recommend that the system
be serviced by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Cooling system
Check the cooling system parts,
such as radiator, coolant reservoir,
hoses and connections for leakage
and damage. Replace any damaged
parts.
Engine coolant
The coolant should be changed at
the intervals specified in the mainte-
nance schedule.
Automatic transmission fluid
Automatic transmission fluid should
not be checked under normal usage
conditions.
We recommend that the automatic
transmission fluid changed by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer accord-
ing to the maintenance schedule.
Information
Automatic transmission fluid color is
basically red.
As the vehicle is driven, the automatic
transmission fluid will begin to look
darker.
It is normal condition and you should
not judge the need to replace the fluid
based upon the changed color.
The use of a non-specified fluid
could result in transmission mal-
function and failure.
Use only specified automatic
transmission fluid. (Refer to
“Recommended lubricants and
capacities” in section 8.)
NOTICE
i
Do not disconnect and inspect
spark plugs when the engine is
hot. You may burn yourself.
WARNING