brake fluid HYUNDAI ELANTRA 2021 Owners Manual

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rECommEnDED luBriCants anD CaPaCitiEs
To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use only
lubricants of the proper quality. The correct lubricants also help promote engine
efficiency that results in improved fuel economy.
These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.
LubricantVolumeClassification
Engine oil
*1
(drain and refill)
Smartstream
G 2.0 Atkinson 4.54 US qt.
(4.3
ℓ) SAE O

W-20, API SN PLUS/SP or
ILSAC GF-6 *
1
Intelligent variable transmission
fluid 6.87 US qt.
(6.5 ℓ) Hyundai genuine SP-CVT1
Coolan
t 7.82 US qt.
(7.4
ℓ)
Mixture o

f antifreeze and water
(Phosphate-based Ethylene glycol
coolant for aluminum radiator)
Brake/clutch fluid
0.

74~0.85 US qt.(0.7~0.8
ℓ) DOT

-4 *
2
Fuel 49.66 US qt.
(47
ℓ) R

efer to “Fuel requirements” in
the Foreword chapter.
*1 : Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on page 12.
*2 : To maintain the best braking performance and ABS/ESC performance, we recommend
that you use genuine brake fluid that conform to specifications. (Standard : SAE J1704
DOT-4 LV, ISO4925 CLASS-6 and FMVSS 116 DOT-4)

Instrument Cluster
4
Instrument Cluster ........................................................................\
.................4-4Instrument Cluster Control ........................................................................\
..............4-5
Adjus ting instrument cluster illumination ............................................................ 4-5
Gauges and Me
ters
........................................................................\
.......................... 4-5
Speedome

ter
........................................................................\
................................. 4-5
T

achometer
........................................................................\
.................................... 4-5
E

ngine coolant temperature gauge
...................................................................... 4-6
Fuel gauge ........................................................................\
.....................................

.4-6
Outside temperature gauge
........................................................................\
.......... 4

-7
Odometer
........................................................................\
.....................................

..4-8
Range
........................................................................\
.............................................. 4-8
T

ransmission shift indicator
........................................................................\
............. 4-9
In

telligent variable transmission shift indicator
.................................................. 4-9
W

arning and Indicator Lights
........................................................................\
.......... 4-9
Air Bag W

arning Light
........................................................................\
.................... 4-9
Sea

t Belt Warning Light
........................................................................\
................. 4-9
P

arking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light
........................................................ 4-

10
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
...................................................... 4-

11
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System Warning Light
.................... 4-

11
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Light
.................................................... 4-

11
AUTO HOLD Indicator Light (if equipped)
.......................................................... 4-

12
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Warning Light
...................................................... 4-

12
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
....................................................................... 4-12
Char

ging System Warning Light
........................................................................\
.. 4-

13
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
...................................................................... 4-13
L

ow Fuel Level Warning Light
........................................................................\
...... 4-

13
Master Warning Light
........................................................................\
................... 4-

14
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light
........................................................................\
. 4-

14
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light
.............................................. 4-

14
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light
....................................... 4-

15
Immobilizer Indicator Light
........................................................................\
.......... 4-

15
Immobilizer Indicator Light (with smart key)
..................................................... 4-16
T

urn Signal Indicator Light
........................................................................\
........... 4-

16
Exterior Light Warning Light
........................................................................\
........ 4-

16
LED headlight warning light
........................................................................\
......... 4-

17
High Beam Indicator Light
........................................................................\
........... 4-

17
Light ON Indicator Light
........................................................................\
............... 4-

17
High Beam Assist indicator light
........................................................................\
.. 4-

17
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist Warning Light
............................................ 4-

18
Lane Keep Assist Indicator Light........................................................................\
..4-18
4. Instrument Cluster

Instrument Cluster
4-10
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
• When you place the ignition switch to
the ON position.
- The parking brak

e light illuminates
for about 3 seconds and will then
turn off once the parking brake is
released.
• Whenever the parking brake is
applied.
• Whenever the brake fluid level in the
reservoir is low.
- If the warning ligh

t illuminates
with the parking brake released, it
indicates that the brake fluid level in
the reservoir is low.
If the brake fluid level in the reservoir is
low:
1.
Drive car

efully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
2.
With the engine st

opped, check
the brake fluid level immediately
and add fluid as required (For more
information, refer to "Brake Fluid" in
chapter 9). After adding brake fluid,
check all brake components for fluid
leaks. If a brake fluid leak is found, or
if the warning light remains on, or if
the brakes do not operate properly, do
not drive the vehicle. Have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer. Dual-diagonal braking system
Your vehicle is equipped with dual-
diagonal braking systems. This means
you still have braking on two wheels even
if one of the dual systems should fail.
With only one of the dual systems
working, more than normal pedal travel
and greater pedal pressure is required to
stop the vehicle.
If the brakes fail while you are driving,
shift to a lower gear for additional engine
braking and stop the vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so.
WARNING
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning
Light
Driving the vehicle with a warning light
ON is dangerous. If the Parking Brake &
Brake Fluid Warning Light illuminates
with the parking brake released, it
indicates that the brake fluid level is
low.
In this case, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
• When you place the ignition switch to
the ON position.
- The ABS warning ligh

t illuminates
for about 3 seconds and then turns
off.
• Whenever there is a malfunction with
the ABS.
Note that the hydraulic braking
system will still be operational even if
there is a malfunction with the ABS.
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD) System
Warning Light
These two warning lights illuminate at the
same time while driving:
When the ABS and regular brake system
may not work normally.
In this case, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
WARNING
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD) System Warning Light
When both ABS and Parking Brake &
Brake Fluid Warning Lights are on, the
brake system will not work normally
and you may experience an unexpected
and dangerous situation during sudden
braking.
In this case, avoid high speed driving
and abrupt braking.
Have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as
possible.
Information - Electronic Brake
Force Distribution (EBD)
System Warning Light
When the ABS Warning Light is on
or both ABS and Parking Brake &
Brake Fluid Warning Lights are on, the
speedometer, odometer, or tripmeter may
not work. Also, the EPS Warning Light
may illuminate and the steering effort may
increase or decrease.
In this case, have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon
as possible.
Electronic Parking Brake
(EPB) Warning Light
(if equipped)
EPB
This warning light illuminates:
• When you place the Engine Start/Stop
button to the ON position.
- The EPB warning ligh

t illuminates
for approximately 3 seconds and
then turns off.
• Whenever there is a malfunction with
the EPB.
If this occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Information
The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
Warning Light may illuminate when
the Electronic Stability control (ESC)
Indicator Light comes on to indicates that
the ESC is not working properly (This
does not indicate malfunction of the EPB).

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Change to "winter weight" oil if
necessary
In some climates it is recommended that
a lower viscosity "winter weight" oil be
used during cold weather. See chapter 8
for recommendations. If you aren't sure
what weight oil you should use, consult
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Check battery and cables
Winter puts additional burdens on the
battery system. Visually inspect the
battery and cables as described in
chapter 8. The level of charge in your
battery can be checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer or a service station.
Check spark plugs and ignition
system
Inspect your spark plugs as described in
chapter 8 and replace them if necessary.
Also check all ignition wiring and
components to be sure they are not
cracked, worn or damaged in any way.
Use approved window washer anti-
freeze in system
To keep the water in the window washer
system from freezing, add an approved
window washer anti-freeze solution in
accordance with instructions on the
container. Window washer anti-freeze is
available from an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer and most auto parts outlets. Do
not use engine coolant or other types
of antifreeze as these may damage the
paint finish.
Do not let your parking brake freeze
Under some conditions your parking
brake can freeze in the engaged position.
This is most likely to happen when
there is an accumulation of snow or
ice around or near the rear brakes or
if the brakes are wet. If there is a risk
the parking brake may freeze, apply
it only temporarily while you put the
gear selector lever in P and block the
rear wheels so the car cannot roll. Then
release the parking brake.
Do not let ice and snow accumulate
underneath
Under some conditions, snow and ice
can build up under the fenders and
interfere with the steering. When driving
in severe winter conditions where this
may happen, you should periodically
check underneath the car to be sure the
movement of the front wheels and the
steering components is not obstructed.
Don't place foreign objects
or materials in the engine
compartment
Placement of foreign object or materials
which prevent cooling of the engine, in
the engine compartment, may cause a
failure or combustion. The manufacturer
is not responsible for the damage caused
by such placement.
To keep locks from freezing
To keep the locks from freezing, squirt
an approved de-icer fluid or glycerine
into the key opening. If a lock is covered
with ice, squirt it with an approved de-
icing fluid to remove the ice. If the lock
is frozen internally, you may be able to
thaw it out by using a heated key. Handle
the heated key with care to avoid injury.
While Driving

Engine Compartment ........................................................................\
............9-3
Main tenance Services
........................................................................\
........... 9-4
Owner’s Responsibility ........................................................................\
.................... 9-4
Owner Maint enance Precautions ........................................................................\
.... 9-4
Owner Maintenance ........................................................................\
.............. 9-5Owner Maintenance Schedule ........................................................................\
........9-5
Scheduled Maintenance Services ................................................................9 -7Normal Maintenance Schedule (Smartstream G2.0 Atkinson) .............................9-8
Maint enance Under Severe Usage Conditions ..................................................... 9-
11
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items ...........................................9-13
E ngine Oil
........................................................................\
.............................. 9-

15
Checking the Engine Oil Level ........................................................................\
........9-15
Checking the E ngine Oil and Filter ........................................................................\
9-
15
Engine Coolant ........................................................................\
.....................9-16Checking the Engine Coolant Level .......................................................................9- 16
Changing Engine Coolant ........................................................................\
............... 9-
17
Brake fluid ........................................................................\
............................9-18Checking the brake fluid level ........................................................................\
........9-18
Washer Fluid ........................................................................\
......................... 9-19Checking the Washer Fluid Level ........................................................................\
...9-19
Parking brake ........................................................................\
....................... 9-19Checking the parking brake ........................................................................\
...........9-19
Air cleaner ........................................................................\
............................ 9-20Filter replacement ........................................................................\
..........................9-20
CABIN Air Filter ........................................................................\
.....................9-21
Filt er Inspection
........................................................................\
.................... 9-

21
Filter replacement ........................................................................\
...........................9-21
Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
........................9-22Blade Inspection ........................................................................\
............................ 9-22
Blade R eplacement ........................................................................\
........................ 9-
22
Battery ........................................................................\
..................................9-2 4
For Best Battery Service ........................................................................\
................9-25
Ba ttery capacity label ........................................................................\
.................... 9-
25
Battery Recharging
........................................................................\
........................ 9-

26
Reset items
........................................................................\
..................................... 9-

26
Maintenance
9. Maintenance
9

Maintenance
9-6
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 looseness 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 intelligent variable
transmission P (Park) function.
• Check the parking brake.
• Check for fluid leaks under your
vehicle (water dripping from the air
conditioning system during or after
use is normal).
At least monthly:
• Check coolant level in the engine
coolant reservoir.
• Check the operation of all exterior
lights, including the brake lights, 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 Autumn)
• Check radiator, heater and air
conditioning hoses for leaks or
damage.
• Check windshield washer spray and
wiper operation. Clean wiper blades
with a clean cloth dampened with
washer a 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 intelligent
variable transmission linkage and
controls.
• Clean the battery and terminals.
• Check the brake fluid level.

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Normal Maintenance Schedule (Smartstream G2.0 Atkinson) (CONT)
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156
Miles×1,000 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104 Km×1,000 13 26 39 52 65 78 91 104 117 130 143 156 169
Battery condition I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Disc brakes and pads I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots / lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Driveshaft and boots I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Suspension mounting bolts I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Air conditioner refrigerant I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Air conditioner compressor I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Exhaust pipe and muffler I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Intelligent variable transmission fluid (if equipped)
*2
No check, No service required
Rear differential oil
*1
I I I I I I I I I I I I I
R: Replace or change.
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.*1 : Rear differential oil should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water.
*2 : Use only the specified intelligent variable transmission fluid. (Refer to “Recommended lubricants and capacities” section in
chapter 2 or the label in the engine compartment.)

Maintenance
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Normal Maintenance Schedule (Smartstream G2.0 Atkinson) (CONT)
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156
Miles×1,000 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104 Km×1,000 13 26 39 52 65 78 91 104 117 130 143 156 169
Vapor hose, fuel filler cap and fuel tank I I I I I I
Fuel tank air filter *
1
I I I I I I
Fuel filter *
1
I I I I I I
Fuel lines, hoses and connections I I I I I I
Parking brake I I I I I I
Brake fluid Inspect every 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 12 months,
Replace every 48,000 miles (78,000 km) or 48 months
R: Replace or change.
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.*1 : Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free but periodic inspection is recommended for this
maintenance schedule depends 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 and consult an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer for details.

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Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars 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
operation Maintenance intervals Driving
condition
Engine oil and filter *
1R Replace every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km) or 6 months A, B, C, D,
E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L
Air cleaner filter IInspect more frequently
depending on the condition C, E
Spark plugs RReplace more frequently
depending on the condition A, B, F, G,
H, I, K
Steering gear rack, linkage and
boots IInspect more frequently
depending on the condition C, D, E, F, G
Front suspension ball joints IInspect more frequently
depending on the condition C, D, E, F, G
Disc brakes and pads, calipers
and rotors IInspect more frequently
depending on the condition C, D, E, G, H
Parking brake IInspect more frequently
depending on the condition C, D, G, H
Driveshaft and boots IInspect more frequently
depending on the condition C, D, E, F,
G, H, I, J
Cabin air filter RReplace more frequently
depending on the condition C, E, G
Intelligent variable transmission
fluid (if equipped) RReplace every 60,000miles
(90,000 km) A, C, D, E, F,
G, H, I, K
Rear differential oil RReplace every 72,000 miles
(120,000 km) C, D, E, G,
H, I, J
Transfer case oil No check, No service required
*1 : Requires grade engine oil. If a lower grade engine oil (mineral
oil) is used, then the engine oil and engine oil filter must be replaced as indicated for
severe maintenance condition.