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You will find many safety precautions and
recommendations throughout this sec-
tion, and throughout this manual. The
safety precautions in this section are
among the most important.
Always Wear Your Seat Belt
A seat belt is your best protection in all
types of accidents. Air bags are designed
to supplement seat belts, not replace
them. So even though your vehicle is
equipped with air bags, ALWAYS make
sure you and your passengers wear your
seat belts, and wear them properly.
Restrain All Children
All children under age 13 should ride in
your vehicle properly restrained in a rear
seat, not the front seat. Infants and small
children should be restrained in an
appropriate child restraint. Larger chil-
dren should use a booster seat with the
lap/shoulder belt until they can use the
seat belt properly without a booster seat.
Air Bag Hazards
While air bags can save lives, they can
also cause serious or fatal injuries to
occupants who sit too close to them, or
who are not properly restrained.
Infants, young children, and shorter
adults are at the greatest risk of being
injured by an inflating air bag. Follow all
instructions and warnings in this manual.
Driver Distraction
Driver distraction presents a serious and
potentially deadly danger, especially for
inexperienced drivers. Safety should be
the first concern when behind the wheel
and drivers need to be aware of the wide
array of potential distractions, such as
drowsiness, reaching for objects, eating,
personal grooming, other passengers,
and using cellular phones.
Drivers can become distracted when
they take their eyes and attention off the
road or their hands off the wheel to focus
on activities other than driving. To reduce
your risk of distraction or getting into an
accident:
• ALWAYS set up your mobile devices
(i.e., MP3 players, phones, navigation
units, etc.) when your vehicle is parked
or safely stopped.
ONLY use your mobile device when allowed by laws and when conditions
permit safe use. NEVER text or email while driving.
Most states have laws prohibiting driv-
ers from texting. Some states and
cities also prohibit drivers from using
handheld phones.
NEVER let the use of a mobile device distract you from driving. You have a
responsibility to your passengers and
others on the road to always drive
safely, with your hands on the wheel as
well as your eyes and attention on the
road.Control Your Speed
Excessive speed is a major factor in
crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the
higher the speed, the greater the risk, but
serious injuries can also occur at lower
speeds. Never drive faster than is safe for
current conditions, regardless of the
maximum speed posted.
Keep Your Vehicle in Safe
Condition
Having a tire blowout or a mechanical
failure can be extremely hazardous. To
reduce the possibility of such problems,
check your tire pressures and condition
frequently, and perform all regularly
scheduled maintenance.
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Maintenance
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Maintenance
Engine Compartment .............................................7-3
Maintenance Services ...........................................7-4
Owner's Responsibility .....................................................7-4
Owner Maintenance Precautions..................................7-4
Owner Maintenance ..............................................7-4
Owner Maintenance Schedule .......................................7-5
Scheduled Maintenance Services........................7-6
Normal Maintenance Schedule (Nu 2.0 MPI) .............7-7
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions
(Nu 2.0 MPI)......................................................................7-\
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Severe Driving Conditions .............................................7-11
Normal Maintenance Schedule (Gamma 1.6 T-GDI) ..7-12
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions
(Gamma 1.6 T-GDI) .........................................................7-15
Severe Driving Conditions .............................................7-16
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items.. 7-17
Engine Oil ..............................................................7-19
Checking the Engine Oil Level .....................................7-19
Checking the Engine Oil and Filter .............................7-20
Engine Coolant .....................................................7-21
Checking the Engine Coolant Level ............................7-21
Changing Engine Coolant ..............................................7-23
Brake/Clutch Fluid ...............................................7-23
Checking the Brake/Clutch Fluid Level .....................7-23
Washer Fluid .........................................................7-24
Checking the Washer Fluid Level................................7-24
Parking Brake .......................................................7-25
Checking the Parking Brake .........................................7-25
Air Cleaner ............................................................7-25
Filter Replacement ..........................................................7-25
Climate Control Air Filter ....................................7-26
Filter Inspection ...............................................................7-26
Wiper Blades.........................................................7-28
Blade Inspection ..............................................................7-28
Blade Replacement .........................................................7-28
Battery...................................................................7-30
For Best Battery Service ..............................................7-31
Battery Recharging ........................................................7-31
Reset Features.................................................................7-32
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You should exercise the utmost care to
prevent damage to your vehicle and
injury to yourself whenever performing
any maintenance or inspection proce-
dures.
We recommend you have your vehicle
maintained and repaired by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer. An authorized
HYUNDAI dealer meets HYUNDAI’s high
service quality standards and receives
technical support from HYUNDAI in
order to provide you with a high level of
service satisfaction.
Owner's Responsibility
Maintenance service and record reten-
tion are the owner's responsibility.
You should retain documents that show
proper maintenance has been performed
on your vehicle in accordance with the
scheduled maintenance service charts
shown on the following pages. You need
this information to establish your compli-
ance with the servicing and maintenance
requirements of your vehicle warranties.
Detailed warranty information is provided
in your Owner's Handbook & Warranty
Information booklet.
Repairs and adjustments required as a
result of improper maintenance or a lack
of required maintenance are not covered.
Owner Maintenance
Precautions
Inadequate, incomplete or insufficient
servicing may result in operational prob-
lems with your vehicle that could lead to
vehicle damage, an accident, or person-
al injury. This chapter provides instruc-
tions only for the maintenance items that
are easy to perform. Several procedures
can be done only by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer with special tools.
Your vehicle should not be modified in
any way. Such modifications may
adversely affect the performance, safety
or durability of your vehicle and may, in
addition, violate conditions of the limited
warranties covering the vehicle.
Certain modifications may also be in vio-
lation of regulations established by the
U.S. Department of Transportation and
other federal or state agencies.
Improper owner maintenance during
the warranty period may affect war-
ranty coverage. For details, read the
separate Owner's Handbook &
Warranty Information booklet provid-
ed with the vehicle. If you're unsure
about any service or maintenance
procedure, have it done by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer.
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Performing maintenance work on a
vehicle can be dangerous. If you
lack sufficient knowledge and
experience or the proper tools and
equipment to do the work, have it
done by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
ALWAYS follow these precautions
for performing maintenance work:
•Park your vehicle on level
ground, move the shift lever into
the P (Park, for automatic trans-
mission vehicle) position or neu-
tral (for manual transmission
vehicle), apply the parking brake,
place the ignition switch in the
LOCK/OFF position.
Block the tires (front and back) to
prevent the vehicle from moving.
Remove loose clothing or jewelry
that can become entangled in
moving parts.
If you must run the engine during
maintenance, do so out doors or
in an area with plenty of ventila-
tion.
Keep flames, sparks, or smoking
materials away from the battery
and fuel-related parts.
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Maintenance
I : Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
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3: Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free\
but periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance scheduledepends on fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem, etc.
replace the fuel filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule a\
nd consult an authorized HYUNDAI dealer for details.
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4: Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary. Have an authorized HYUNDAI dealer perform th e opera-
tion.
Normal Maintenance Schedule (Gamma 1.6 T-GDI) (CONT)
Months1224364860728496108120132144156168180
Miles×1,00061218243036424854606672788490
Km×1,000102030405060708090100110120130140150
Fuel filter *3IIIIIII
Fuel lines, hoses and connectionsIII
Valve clearance *4Inspect every 60,000 miles or 72 months
Engine coolantAt first, replace at 120,000 miles or 10 years :
Thereafter, replace every 30,000 miles or 24 months
Battery conditionIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Brake lines, hoses and connectionsIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Parking brakeIIIIIII
Brake/clutch (if equipped) fluidIIIIIII
Disc brakes and padsIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Steering gear rack, linkage and bootsIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
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Maintenance
Automatic Transmission Fluid
(if equipped)
Automatic transmission fluid should not
be checked under normal usage condi-
tions. But in severe conditions, the fluid
should be changed at an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer in accordance to the
scheduled maintenance at the beginning
of this chapter.
Automatic transmission fluid color is
basically red.
As the vehicle is driven, the automatic
transmission fluid will begin to look
darker. This is a normal condition and
you should not judge the need to
replace the fluid based upon the
changed color.
Dual Clutch Transmission
Fluid (if equipped)
Inspect the dual clutch transmission fluid
according to the maintenance schedule.
Manual Transmission Fluid
(if equipped)
Inspect the manual transmission fluid
according to the maintenance schedule.
Brake Hoses and Lines
Visually check for proper installation,
chafing, cracks, deterioration and any
leakage. Replace any deteriorated or
damaged parts immediately.
Brake/Clutch Fluid
Check brake/clutch fluid level in the
brake/clutch fluid reservoir. The level
should be between the MIN and the MAX
marks on the side of the reservoir. Use
only hydraulic brake/clutch fluid conform-
ing to DOT 3 or DOT 4 specification.
Parking Brake
Inspect the parking brake system includ-
ing the parking brake pedal and cables.
Brake Discs, Pads, Calipers
and Rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear, discs
for run out and wear, and calipers for fluid
leakage.
Exhaust Pipe and Muffler
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, muf-
fler and hangers for cracks, deterioration,
or damage. Start the engine and listen
carefully for any exhaust gas leakage.
Tighten connections or replace parts as
necessary.
Suspension Mounting Bolts
Check the suspension connections for
looseness or damage. Retighten to the
specified torque.
Steering Gear Box, Linkage &
Boots/Lower Arm Ball Joint
With the vehicle stopped and the engine
off, check for excessive free-play in the
steering wheel. Check the linkage for
bends or damage. Check the dust boots
and ball joints for deterioration, cracks, or
damage.
Replace any damaged parts.
Drive Shafts and Boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and clamps
for cracks, deterioration, or damage.
Replace any damaged parts and, if nec-
essary, repack the grease.
Air Conditioning Refrigerant
Check the air conditioning lines and con-
nections for leakage and damage.
NOTICE
The use of a non-specified fluid
could result in transmission mal-
function and failure. Use only the
specified automatic transmission
fluid (refer to "Recommended
Lubricants and Capacities" in
chapter 8).
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Drive Mode Integrated Control System .........................5-43
Driver Assist System.....................................................3-109Rear View Camera ...................................................3-109
Driver Position Memory System ....................................3-16 Easy Access Function .................................................3-18
Storing Positions into Memory ..................................3-17
Dual Clutch Transmission...............................................5-24 Dual Clutch Transmission Operation .........................5-24
Good Driving Practices ..............................................5-32
Emission Control System ...............................................7-83 Crankcase Emission Control System .........................7-83
Evaporative Emission Control System Including Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR) ........7-83
Exhaust Emission Control System .............................7-84
Engine ........................................................................\
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Engine Compartment.................................................1-6, 7-3
Engine Coolant ...............................................................7-21 Changing Engine Coolant ..........................................7-23
Checking the Engine Coolant Level ..........................7-21
Engine Number ...............................................................8-11
Engine Oil .......................................................................7\
-19 Checking the Engine Oil and Filter ...........................7-20
Checking the Engine Oil Level ..................................7-19
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items ...............7-17 Exterior Features .............................................................3-45
Fuel Filler Door ..........................................................3-51
Hood ........................................................................\
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Smart Trunk ................................................................3-48
Trunk ........................................................................\
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Exterior Overview.............................................................1-2
Fuses ........................................................................\
.......7-48 Engine Compartment Panel Fuse Replacement .........7-50
Fuse/Relay Panel Description ....................................7-53
Instrument Panel Fuse Replacement ..........................7-49
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................................................6-2
If The Engine Overheats ...................................................6-6
If The Engine Will Not Start.............................................6-3 If the Engine Doesn't Turn Over or Turns Over Slowly ....................................................6-3
If the Engine Turns Over Normally but Doesn't Start ..............................................................6-3
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Owner Maintenance ..........................................................7-4Owner Maintenance Schedule......................................7-5
Parking Brake .................................................................7-25 Checking the Parking Brake ......................................7-25
Recommended Lubricants and Capacities ........................8-7 Recommended SAE Viscosity Number .......................8-9
Refrigerant Label ............................................................8-11
Reporting Safety Defects ................................................8-13
Scheduled Maintenance Services .....................................7-6 Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions (Gamma 1.6 T-GDI) ................................................7-15
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions (Nu 2.0 MPI) ...........................................................7-10
Normal Maintenance Schedule (Gamma 1.6 T-GDI) ................................................7-12
Normal Maintenance Schedule (Nu 2.0 MPI) .............7-7
Severe Driving Conditions .........................................7-11
Severe Driving Conditions .........................................7-16 Seat belts ........................................................................\
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Additional Seat Belt Safety Precautions ....................2-25
Care of Seat Belts .......................................................2-27
Seat Belt Restraint System .........................................2-20
Seat Belt Safety Precautions ......................................2-18
Seat Belt Warning Light .............................................2-19
Seats ........................................................................\
..........2-3 Front Seats ....................................................................2-5
Head Restraints ..........................................................2-12
Rear Seats ...................................................................2-10
Safety Precautions ........................................................2-4
Seat warmers ..............................................................2-16
Smart Cruise Control system ..........................................5-73 Limitations of the System ..........................................5-83
SCC Front Radar Sensor ............................................5-81
Smart Cruise Control Speed .......................................5-75
Smart Cruise Control Vehicle-to-Vehicle Distance ....5-79
To Adjust the Sensitivity of Smart Cruise Control ....5-74
To Convert to Cruise Control Mode ..........................5-75
Special Driving Conditions.............................................5-87 Driving at Night .........................................................5-88
Driving in Flooded Areas ...........................................5-89
Driving in the Rain .....................................................5-88
Hazardous Driving Conditions ...................................5-87
Highway Driving ........................................................5-89
Rocking the Vehicle ...................................................5-87
Smooth Cornering ......................................................5-88
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