maintenance Hyundai Equus 2016 Service Manual

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Checking the power steering
fluid level
Check the fluid level in the power
steering reservoir on a regular basis,
after parking on a level ground. The
fluid level should be between MAX
and MIN marks on the gauge at a
normal temperature.
Before adding power steering fluid,
clean the area around the reservoir
cap to prevent power steering fluid
contamination.
When the level is low, add the fluid
near to the MAX level.
When the power steering system
requires frequent fluid addition, have
the vehicle inspected by an author-
ized EQUUS dealer. To avoid damage to the power
steering pump, do not operate
the vehicle for a prolonged peri-
od of time, when the power
steering fluid level is low.
Never start the engine when the reservoir tank is empty.
Pay special attention while adding the fluid. So, any dirt
does not get into the tank.
Low level of the fluid may increase the steering effort and
noise from the power steering
system.
The use of the unauthorized fluid may reduce the effects of
the power steering system and
damage it.
Use only the authorized power steer-ing fluid. (Refer to "Recommendedlubricants or capacities" in the chap-ter 8.)
Checking the power steering
hose
Check the connections for any oil
leakage, damages and twists, before
driving.
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Maintenance
Checking the washer fluid
level
The washer fluid reservoir is trans-
parent, so that you can visually
check the washer fluid level.
If necessary, add the washer fluid.
Plain water may be used, when the
washer fluid is unavailable. However,
you may add antifreezing solvents to
the fluid to prevent it from freezing,
before driving at a cold temperature.
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- Coolant
Do not add the radiator
coolant or the antifreeze in
the washer fluid reservoir.
obscures your visibility, when
sprayed on the windshield.
This may cause loss of vehi-
cle control, or damage the
paint and body trim.
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The washer fluid containsome amounts of alcohol.
Thus, it is flammable under
certain circumstances. Keep
the washer fluid or the reser-
voir away from any sparks or
flames. This may damage the
vehicle, or injure the occu-
pants.
to humans and animals. Do
not drink and avoid contact-
ing with the washer fluid. This
may cause a serious injury or
death.
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Filter replacement
It must be replaced, if necessary,
and should not be washed.
After checking the air cleaner ele-
ment, clean the filter.
Clean the filter by blowing the com-
pressed air.
Main air cleaner
1. Press the top of the fastener toremove the cover.
2. Loosen the clips and open the cover.
3. Clean the inside of the air cleaner.
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Maintenance
4. Replace the air cleaner filter.
5. Lock the cover with clips.
Chamber air cleaner
1. Loosen the clips and open the cover. 2. Pull up the locking tab (1) and
replace the air cleaner filter.
3. Lock the cover with the clips.
Replace the filter in accordance with
the Maintenance Schedule.
When the vehicle drives in extremely dusty or sandy areas, replace the fil-ter more often than the recommend-ed interval. (Refer to “Maintenanceunder severe usage conditions” inthis chapter.)
Do not drive without the air cleaner filter. This may exces-
sively wear out the engine.
When replacing the air cleaner filter, be careful that dust or dirt
does not enter the air intake.
Otherwise, this may damage the
vehicle.
Use only an authorized HYUNDAI genuine part. Use of
unauthorized parts may damage
the air flow sensor.
NOTICE
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Filter inspection
The climate control air filter should
be replaced every 15,000 miles
(24,000 km). When the vehicle drives
in severely air-polluted cities or on
dusty rough roads for a long period
of time, more frequent filter inspec-
tion and replacement should be
done. When replacing the climate
control air filter, follow the proce-
dures, and be careful not to damage
other components.
Filter replacement
1. Open the glove box, and removethe stoppers on both sides of the
glove box to partially loosen it from
the hinges.
2. Remove the cylinder in the left side of the glove box. 3. Remove the climate control air fil-
ter case by pulling out the both
sides.
4. Replace the climate control air fil- ter.
5. Reassemble the parts in the reverse order.
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Install a new climate control air filter
in the correct direction with the arrow
symbol ( ↓ ↓) facing downwards.
Otherwise, the climate control effects
may decrease, possibly with a noise.
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Maintenance
Blade inspectionInformation
Hot wax in market may be used in
automatic car washes. However, it is
known to make it difficult to clean the
windshield.
Contamination of either the wind-
shield or the wiper blades with for-
eign substances may undermine the
effects of the windshield wipers.
Common contamination sources are
insects, tree sap, and hot wax treat-
ments used in some car washes.
When the blades do not properly
wipe off, clean the window and
blades with a good-quality cleaner or
mild detergent. Then, thoroughly
wash them with clean water.
Do not use gasolines, kerosene,
paint thinner, or other solvents on
or near the wiper blades to pre-
vent damage.
Blade replacement
When the wipers no longer ade-
quately clean, the blades may be
worn out or cracked. Then, replace-
ment is required.
To prevent damage to the wiper
arms or other components, do not
attempt to manually move the
wipers.
The use of a non-specified wiper
blade could result in wiper mal-
function and failure.
Front windshield wiper blade
For your convenience, move the
windshield wiper blades as illustrat-
ed.
Turn off the engine.
Fully raise the wipers by setting the
wiper lever in the single wiping
(MIST) position less than 20 sec-
onds.
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Type A
1. Raise the wiper arm.
Be careful that the wiper arm does
not fall against the windshield. It
may chip off or crack the wind-
shield.
2. Open the cover of the blade. Pressthe clip behind the wiper arm and
remove the blade assembly down-
ward. 3. Install the new blade assembly in
the reverse order.
4. Put the wiper arm back in place on the windshield.
5. Turn on the ignition switch.
6. Check the wiper operation, and then turn it off.
Type B
1. Raise the wiper arm.
Be careful that the wiper arm does
not fall against the windshield. It
may chip off or crack the wind-
shield.
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2. Open the wiper blade clip after loosening it.
3. Press the blade clip (1), push off the wiper blade (2). 4. Push down the blade against the
wiper arm (3) and install the new
blade assembly in the reverse
order.
5. Put the wiper arm back in place on the windshield.
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Maintenance07
For best battery service
The battery is located in the trunk.

and dry.
tions clean, tight, and coated with
petroleum jelly or terminal grease.
spillage over the battery with bak-
ing soda dissolved in water.
Make sure that the clear vent hose
is connected between the battery
nipple at the back and the vehicle
body vent nipple. This ensures the
exit of the battery vapors, not
remaining inside the trunk, when
vaporizing.
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Always carefully follow
the below instructions,
when handling a battery.
Keep cigarettes lits, sparks, or all other
flames away from the
battery.
Hydrogen, which is high- ly combustible, always
exists inside the battery,
and may explode upon
being ignited.
Keep the battery out of the reach of children, as
it contains highly corro-
sive SULFURIC ACID. Do
not allow the battery
acid to contact your
skin, eyes, clothes or the
vehicle paint.
When electrolyte getsinto your eyes, immedi-
ately flush your eyes
with clean water for at
least 15 minutes and get
medical attention. When
electrolyte gets on your
skin, thoroughly wash
the contacted area. When
you feel pain or burning
sensation, immediately
get medical attention.
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WARNING

7-40
Maintenance When your vehicle is not drivenfor a long period of time at a low
temperature, remove the battery
and keep it indoors.
The power trunk is not com-
pletely closed, when the battery
is removed. When you remove
the battery, refer to "Power
trunk" in the chapter 3.
Always fully charge the battery to prevent a case damage at a
low temperature.
When unauthorized electronic devices are connected with the
battery, it may discharge the bat-
tery. Never connect unautho-
rized devices.
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Wear eye protectionwhen charging the bat-
tery or working some-
where near it. Always
provide proper ventila-
tion when working in an
enclosed space.
An inappropriately dis- posed battery may be
harmful to the environ-
ment and human health.
Dispose the battery in
accordance with your
local law(s) or regula-
tions.
When lifting up the battery in a plastic case, putting exces-
sive pressure on the case may
leak the battery acid, resulting
in a personal injury. Lift up the
battery case by holding the
both sides of it.
battery when the battery
cables are connected.
works with high voltage.
Never touch these compo-
nents, when the engine is run-
ning, or when the ignition
switch is turned on.
Failure to follow the above
warnings may result in a seri-
ous bodily injury or death.
Battery posts, terminals, and
related accessories contain
lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth
defects and reproductive harm.
Batteries also contain other
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer.
Wash hands after handling.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSI- TION 65 WARNING
Removing the battery from the
vehicle should be done at an
authorized EQUUS dealer.
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