engine coolant HYUNDAI ELANTRA 2021 Owners Manual

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Vehicle Information
„„Smartstream G 2.0 Atkinson
The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.OCN7080064L
EnginE ComPartmEnt
1. Engine coolant reservoir .......................9- 16
2.
Brak
e fluid reservoir
.............................. 9-

18
3.
Air cleaner ............................................. 9-

20
4.
Engine oil dips

tick
................................ .9-

15
5.
Engine oil filler cap ................................ 9-

156. Windshield washer fluid r
eservoir ........
9- 19
7.
Fuse bo
x
................................................9-40
8.
Batt

ery
...................................................9-2

4
9.
Radiat

or cap
...........................................9-

16

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2-11
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
4-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge
OCN7040008
OCN7040009
„„Type A
„
„Type B
This gauge indicates the temperature
of the engine coolant when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
NOTICE
If the gauge pointer moves beyond
the normal range area toward the "H"
position, it indicates overheating that
may damage the engine.
Do not continue driving with an
overheated engine. If your engine
overheats, refer to "If the Engine
Overheats" in chapter 7.
WARNING
Never remove the radiator cap or
reservoir cap when the engine is hot.
The engine coolant is under pressure
and could severely burn. Wait until the
engine is cool before adding coolant to
the reservoir.
Fuel gauge
OCN7040010
OCN7040011
„„Type B
„
„Type A
This gauge indicates the approximate
amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank.
Information
•
The fuel tank capacity is given in
chapter 2.
• The fuel gauge is supplemented by
a low fuel warning light, which will
illuminate when the fuel tank is nearly
empty.
• On inclines or curves, the fuel gauge
pointer may fluctuate or the low fuel
warning light may come on earlier than
usual due to the movement of fuel in
the tank.

Instrument Cluster
4-22
Wiper
OAD048579N
This indicator displays which wiper speed
is selected using the wiper control.
Heated Steering Wheel turned off (if
equipped)
This message is displayed if you turn off
the heated steering wheel.
For more details, refer to “Heated
Steering Wheel” in chapter 5.
Low fuel
This warning message is displayed if the
fuel tank is almost out of fuel.
When this message is displayed, the low
fuel level warning light in the cluster will
come on.
It is recommended to look for the nearest
fueling station and refuel as soon as
possible.
Engine Overheated (if equipped)
This warning message is displayed
when the engine coolant temperature
is above 248°F (120°C). This means that
the engine is overheated and may be
damaged.
If your vehicle is overheated, refer to
“Overheating” in chapter 8.
Check headlight (if equipped)
This warning message is displayed if the
headlamps are not operating
properly.
In addition, if a specific lamp(turn signal
lamp etc.) is not operating properly, the
warning message according to a specific
lamp (turn signal lamp etc.) is displayed.
A corresponding bulb may need to be
replaced.
Make sure to replace the burned out
bulb with a new one of the same wattage
rating.

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Driving in Flooded Areas
Avoid driving through flooded areas
unless you are sure the water is no
higher than the bottom of the wheel hub.
Drive through any water slowly. Allow
adequate stopping distance because
brake performance may be reduced.
After driving through water, dry the
brakes by gently applying them several
times while the vehicle is moving slowly.
Highway Driving
Tires
Adjust the tire inflation, as specified.
Under-inflation may overheat or damage
the tires.
Do not install worn-out or damaged tires,
which may reduce traction or adversely
affect vehicle handling. This could lead
to sudden tire failure that may cause
loss of vehicle control resulting in an
accident.
Information
Never over-inflate your tires above the
maximum inflation pressure, as specified
on your tires.
Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil
Driving at higher speeds on the highway
consumes more fuel and is less efficient
than driving at a slower, more moderate
speed. Maintain a moderate speed in
order to conserve fuel when driving on
the highway.
Be sure to check both the engine coolant
level and the engine oil before driving.
Drive belt
A loose or damaged drive belt may
overheat the engine.

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WARNING
The use of tire chains may adversely
affect vehicle handling:
• Drive less than 20 mph (30 km/h)
or the chain manufacturer's
recommended speed limit,
whichever is lower.
• Drive carefully and avoid bumps,
holes, sharp turns, and other road
hazards, which may cause the
vehicle to bounce.
• Avoid sharp turns or locked wheel
braking.
Information
• Install tire chains on both left and right
front tires. It should be noted that
installing tire chains on the tires will
provide a greater driving force, but will
not prevent side skids.
• Do not install studded tires without
first checking local, state and municipal
regulations for possible restrictions
against their use.
Chain installation
When installing tire chains, follow the
manufacturer’s instructions and mount
them as tightly possible. Drive slowly
(less than 20 mph (30 km/h)) with
chains installed. If you hear the chains
contacting the body or chassis, stop and
tighten them. If they still make contact,
slow down until the noise stops. Remove
the tire chains as soon as you begin
driving on cleared roads.
When mounting snow chains, park the
vehicle on level ground away from traffic.
Turn on the vehicle Hazard Warning
Flasher and place a triangular emergency
warning device behind the vehicle (if
available). Always place the vehicle in P
(Park), apply the parking brake and turn
off the engine before installing snow
chains.
NOTICE
When using tire chains:
• Wrong size chains or improperly
installed chains can damage your
vehicle's brake lines, suspension,
body and wheels.
• Use SAE "S" class or wire chains.
• If you hear noise caused by chains
contacting the body, retighten the
chain to prevent contact with the
vehicle body.
• To prevent body damage, retighten
the chains after driving 0.3~0.6 miles
(0.5~1.0 km).
• Do not use tire chains on vehicles
equipped with aluminum wheels. If
unavoidable, use a wire type chain.
• Use wire chains less than 0.59 inch
(15mm) wide to prevent damage to
the chain’s connection.
Winter Precautions
Use high quality ethylene glycol
coolant
Your vehicle is delivered with high
quality ethylene glycol coolant in the
cooling system. It is the only type of
coolant that should be used because it
helps prevent corrosion in the cooling
system, lubricates the water pump and
prevents freezing. Be sure to replace or
replenish your coolant in accordance
with the maintenance schedule in
chapter 8. Before winter, have your
coolant tested to assure that its freezing
point is sufficient for the temperatures
anticipated during the winter.

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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

Emergency Situations
8-6
If your temperature gauge indicates
overheating, you experience a loss of
power, or hear loud pinging or knocking,
the engine may be overheating. If this
happens, you should:
1.
Pull off the r
oad and stop as soon as it
is safe to do so.
2.
Put the vehicle in P (P

ark), and set the
parking brake. If the air conditioning is
ON, turn it OFF.
3.
If engine coolant is running out under
the v

ehicle or steam is coming out
from the hood, stop the engine. Do
not open the hood until the coolant
has stopped running or the steaming
has stopped. If there is no visible
loss of engine coolant and no steam,
leave the engine running and check
to be sure the engine cooling fan is
operating. If the fan is not running,
turn the engine off.
WARNING
While the engine is running,
keep hands, clothing and tools
away from the moving parts
such as the cooling fan and
drive belt to prevent serious
injury. 4.
Check to see if the w

ater pump drive
belt is missing.
(1)
If it is not missing, check t
o see that
it is tight.
(2)
If the drive belt seems t
o be
satisfactory, check for coolant leaking
from the radiator, hoses or under
the vehicle. (If the air conditioning
had been in use, it is normal for cold
water to be draining from it when you
stop.)
5.
If the wa
ter pump drive belt is
broken or engine coolant is leaking
out, stop the engine immediately
and we recommend that you call
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer for
assistance.
WARNING
NEVER remove the radiator
cap or the drain plug while
the engine and radiator are
hot. Hot coolant and steam
may blow out under pressure,
causing serious injury.
Turn the engine off and wait until the
engine cools down. Use extreme care
when removing the radiator cap. Wrap
a thick towel around it, and turn it
counterclockwise slowly to the first
stop. Step back while the pressure is
released from the cooling system. When
you are sure all the pressure has been
released, press down on the cap, using
a thick towel, and continue turning
counterclockwise to remove it.
If the engIne overheats

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6. If you cannot find the cause of the
overheating, wait until the engine
temperature has returned to normal.
Then, if coolant has been lost,
carefully add coolant to the reservoir
to bring the fluid level in the reservoir
up to the halfway mark.
7.
Proceed with caution, k

eeping alert
for further signs of overheating.
If overheating happens again,
we recommend that you call an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer for
assistance.NOTICE
• Serious loss of coolant indicates a
leak in the cooling system and we
recommend the system be checked
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
• When the engine overheats from
low engine coolant, suddenly adding
engine coolant may cause cracks
in the engine. To prevent damage,
add engine coolant slowly in small
quantities.