maintenance HYUNDAI ELANTRA SPORT 2018 User Guide

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Driving your vehicle
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The severe weather conditions of
winter quickly wear out tires and
cause other problems. To minimize
winter driving problems, you should
take the following suggestions:
Snow or Icy Conditions
You need to keep sufficient distance
between your vehicle and the vehicle
in front of you.
Apply the brakes gently. Speeding,
rapid acceleration, sudden brake
applications, and sharp turns are
potentially very hazardous practices.
During deceleration, use engine
braking to the fullest extent. Sudden
brake applications on snowy or icy
roads may cause the vehicle to skid.
To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it
may be necessary to use snow tires.
Always carry emergency equipment.
Some of the items you may want to
carry include, tow straps or chains, a
flashlight, emergency flares, sand, a
shovel, jumper cables, a window
scraper, gloves, ground cloth, cover-
alls, a blanket, etc.
Snow tires
If you mount snow tires on your vehi-
cle, make sure to use radial tires of
the same size and load range as the
original tires. Mount snow tires on all
four wheels to balance your vehicle’s
handling in all weather conditions.
The traction provided by snow tires
on dry roads may not be as high as
your vehicle's original equipment
tires. Check with the tire dealer for
maximum speed recommendations.
Information
Do not install studded tires without
first checking local, country and
municipal regulations for possible
restrictions against their use.
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 ofcoolant that should be used because
it helps prevent corrosion in the cool-
ing system, lubricates the water
pump and prevents freezing. Be sure
to replace or replenish your coolantin accordance with the maintenance
schedule in chapter 7. Before winter,
have your coolant tested to assure
that its freezing point is sufficient for
the temperatures anticipated during
the winter.
Change to "winter weight" oil ifnecessary
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.
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Snow tires should be equivalent
in size and type to the vehicle’s
standard tires. Otherwise, the
safety and handling of your
vehicle may be adversely affect-ed.
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Maintenance
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Maintenance
Engine Compartment .............................................7-3
Maintenance Services ...........................................7-4Owner's Responsibility .....................................................7-4
Owner Maintenance Precautions..................................7-4
Owner Maintenance ..............................................7-5 Owner Maintenance Schedule .......................................7-6
Owner Maintenance Schedule .............................7-7 Normal Maintenance Schedule (2.0 MPI) ....................7-8
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions
(2.0 MPI) ............................................................................7-11
Normal Maintenance Schedule (1.6 Turbo-GDI) .....7-13
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions
(1.6 Turbo-GDI) ................................................................7-16
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Items ......................................................................7-18
Engine Oil ..............................................................7-21 Checking the Engine Oil Level .....................................7-21
Checking the Engine Oil and Filter .............................7-22
Engine Coolant .....................................................7-23 Checking the Engine Coolant Level ............................7-23
Changing Engine Coolant ..............................................7-26
Brake/Clutch Fluid ...............................................7-27 Checking the Brake/Clutch Fluid Level .....................7-27 Washer Fluid .........................................................7-28
Checking the Washer Fluid Level................................7-28
Parking Brake .......................................................7-28 Checking the Parking Brake .........................................7-28
Air Cleaner ............................................................7-29 Filter Replacement ..........................................................7-29
Climate Control Air Filter ....................................7-31 Filter Inspection ...............................................................7-31
Wiper Blades.........................................................7-33 Blade Inspection ..............................................................7-33
Blade Replacement .........................................................7-33
Battery...................................................................7-35 For Best Battery Service ..............................................7-36
Battery Recharging ........................................................7-36
Reset Features.................................................................7-37
Tires and Wheels .................................................7-38 Tire Care ............................................................................7-38
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures ...........7-39
Check Tire Inflation Pressure ......................................7-40
Tire Rotation.....................................................................7-41
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ............................7-42
Tire Replacement ............................................................7-42
Wheel Replacement ........................................................7-43
Tire Traction .....................................................................7-43
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Tire Maintenance ............................................................7-44
Tire Sidewall Labeling ....................................................7-44
Tire Terminology and Definitions................................7-48
All Season Tires ...............................................................7-51
Summer Tires ...................................................................7-51
Snow Tires ........................................................................7-51
Radial-Ply Tires ...............................................................7-51
Low Aspect Ratio Tires..................................................7-52
Fuses ......................................................................7-53 Instrument Panel Fuse Replacement..........................7-54
Engine Compartment Panel Fuse Replacement.......7-56
Fuse/Relay Panel Description ......................................7-59
Light Bulbs ............................................................7-65 Headlamp, Parking Lamp, Turn Signal Lamp and
Side Marker ......................................................................7-65Side Repeater Lamp Replacement ..............................7-69
Rear Combination Light Bulb Replacement ..............7-70
High Mounted Stop Light Replacement ....................7-74
License Plate Light Bulb Replacement ......................7-74
Interior Light Bulb Replacement .................................7-75
Appearance Care..................................................7-76 Exterior Care ....................................................................7-76
Interior Care .....................................................................7-81 Emission Control System ....................................7-84
Crankcase Emission Control System ..........................7-84
Evaporative Emission Control System Including
Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR)............7-84 Exhaust Emission Control System ..............................7-85

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Maintenance
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1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Engine oil dipstick
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Positive battery terminal
5. Negative battery terminal
6. Fuse box
7. Air cleaner
8. Engine coolant reservoir
9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
The actual engine compartment in the
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You should exercise the utmost care
to prevent damage to your vehicle
and injury to yourself whenever per-
forming any maintenance or inspec-
tion procedures.
We recommend you have your vehi-
cle maintained and repaired by an
authorized 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 serv-
ice satisfaction.Owner's Responsibility
Maintenance service and record
retention are the owner's responsibil-
ity.
You should retain documents that
show proper maintenance has been
performed on your vehicle in accor-dance with the scheduled mainte-
nance service charts shown on the
following pages. You need this infor-
mation to establish your compliance
with the servicing and maintenance
requirements of your vehicle war-
ranties.
Detailed warranty information is pro-
vided in your Service Passport. 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 insuffi-
cient servicing may result in opera-
tional problems with your vehicle that
could lead to vehicle damage, an
accident, or personal injury. This
chapter provides instructions only forthe 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 condi-
tions of the limited warranties cover-
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Maintenance
Improper owner maintenance dur-
ing the warranty period may affect
warranty coverage. For details,
read the separate Service
Passport provided with the vehi-
cle. If you're unsure about any
service or maintenance proce-
dure, have it done by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer.The following lists are vehicle checksand inspections that should be per-
formed by the owner or an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer at the frequen-
cies indicated to help ensure safe,
dependable operation of your vehi-
cle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your deal-
er as soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance vehicle
checks are generally not covered by
warranties and you may be charged
for labor, parts and lubricants used.
NOTICE
Performing maintenance work
on a vehicle can be dangerous.
If you lack sufficient knowledge
and experience or the propertools and equipment to do the
work, have it done by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer.
ALWAYS follow these precau-
tions for performing mainte-
nance work:
•Park your vehicle on level
ground, move the shift lever
into the P (Park, for automatic
transmission/Dual clutch
transmission vehicle) position
or neutral (for manual trans-
mission vehicle), apply the
parking brake, place the igni-
tion switch in the LOCK/OFFposition.
Block the tires (front and
back) to prevent the vehicle
from moving.
Remove loose clothing or jew-
elry that can become entan-
gled in moving parts.
If you must run the engine
during maintenance, do so
out doors or in an area withplenty of ventilation.
Keep flames, sparks, or smok-
ing materials away from the
battery and fuel-related parts.
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Owner Maintenance Schedule
When you stop for fuel:
Check the engine oil level.
Check coolant level in the enginecoolant reservoir.
Check the windshield washer fluid level.
Check for low or under-inflated tires.
While operating your vehicle:
Note any changes in the sound ofthe 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 posi-tion.
Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or "pulls" to one side
when traveling on smooth, levelroad.
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/ dual clutch 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 enginecoolant 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.
Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level when the
engine is hot. This may result in
coolant being blown out of theopening and cause serious
burns and other injuries.
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At least twice a year:(i.e., every Spring and Fall)
Check radiator, heater and air con- ditioning hoses for leaks or dam-
age.
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 hoodhinges.
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. Follow Normal Maintenance
Schedule if the vehicle is usually
operated where none of the following
conditions apply. If any of the follow-
ing conditions apply, you must follow
the Maintenance Under Severe
Usage Conditions.
Repeated short distance driving.
Driving in dusty conditions or
sandy areas.
Extensive use of brakes.
Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used.
Driving on rough or muddy roads.
Driving in mountainous areas.
Extended periods of idling or low speed operation.
Driving for a prolonged period in cold temperatures and/or extreme-
ly humid climates.
More than 50% driving in heavy city traffic during hot weather
above 32°C (90°F).
For additional information or assis-
tance see your authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
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Maintenance
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.*1
: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle 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.
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: The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced excessively.
Normal Maintenance Schedule (2.0 MPI)
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Engine oil and engine oil filterRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Fuel additives * 1Add fuel additives every 12,000 km or 12 months
Rotate tiresRotate tires every 12,000 km
Climate control air filterRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Air cleaner filterIIIRIIIRIIIRIII
Spark plugsReplace every 156,000 km
Drive belts *2At first, inspect at 96,000 km or 72 months.
Thereafter, inspect every 24,000 km or 24 months
Vacuum hoseIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Engine coolantAt first, replace at 192,000 km or 10 years :
Thereafter, replace every 48,000 km or 24 month
Battery conditionIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
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Maintenance
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
Normal Maintenance Schedule (2.0 MPI) (CONT)
Months1224364860728496108120132144156168180
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Brake lines, hoses and connections (including booster)IIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Clutch (if equipped) and
brake pedal free playIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Disc brakes and padsIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Steering gear rack, linkage and bootsIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Driveshaft and bootsIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Suspension mounting boltsIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Air conditioner refrigerantIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Air conditioner compressorIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Cooling system hoses and connections IIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Exhaust pipe and mufflerIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)No check, No service required
Manual transmission fluid (if equipped)III
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