Hyundai Grand Santa Fe 2015 Owner's Manual

Maintenance
10 7
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - GASOLINE ENGINE
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months24487296120144168192
Miles×1,00020406080100120140160
Km×1,000306090120150180210240
Drive belts *1For EuropeIIIIII
Except EuropeIIIIIIII
Engine oil and engine oil
filter *2 *2-1
For EuropeRRRRRRRR
Except
EuropeFor Middle East - MPIReplace every 10,000 km or 12 months *3
Except Middle East - MPIReplace every 15,000 km or 12 months
For China - GDIReplace every 5,000 km or 6 months
Fuel additives *4For EuropeAdd every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months
Except EuropeAdd every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months
Air cleaner filter
For EuropeIRIRIRIR
Except
Europe
For China, India,
Middle EastInspect every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months
Replace every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months
Except China, India,
Middle EastInspect every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months
Replace every 45,000 km (30,000 miles) or 36 months
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
*
1: Inspect and if necessary correct or replace. Inspect drive belt tensioner, idler and alternator pulley and if necessary correct or replace.
*2: Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before starting a long trip.
*2-1: The engine oil level should be checked regularly and maintained properly. Operating with an insufficient amount of oil can damage the engine,
and such damage is not covered by warranty.
*
3: Driving in summer season temperature over 40°C (104°F - SAUDI, UAE, OMAN, KUWAIT, BAHRAIN, QATAR, IRAN,YEMEN ETC) or driving
over 170 km/h (106 mile/h) must conform the severe driving condition.
*
4: If good quality gasolines that meet Europe Fuel standards (EN228) or equivalents including fuel additives 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.
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM

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Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - GASOLINE ENGINE
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
*
5: Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary. We recommended that the system should be
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
*
6: The fuel filter is considered to be maintenance free but periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule
depends on fuel quality. If there are some important matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting prob-
lem etc, replace the fuel filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and we recommanded that you consult an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer for details.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months24487296120144168192
Miles×1,00020406080100120140160
Km×1,000306090120150180210240
Spark plugsReplace every 160,000 km (100,000 miles) or 120 months
Valve clearance *5II
Vapor hose and fuel filler capIIII
Fuel tank air filter (if equipped)For EuropeIIII
Except EuropeIRIRIRIR
Vacuum hose (for EGR & throttle
body) (if equipped)For EuropeIIIIIIII
Except EuropeInspect every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months
Fuel filter *6For EuropeIIII
Except EuropeIRIRIRIR
Fuel lines, hoses and connectionsFor EuropeIIII
Except EuropeIIIIIIII
Cooling systemIIIIIII
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM

Maintenance
12 7
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - GASOLINE ENGINE
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months24487296120144168192
Miles×1,00020406080100120140160
Km×1,000306090120150180210240
Engine coolant *7For EuropeAt first, replace at 210,000 km or 120 months:
after that, replace every 30,000 km or 24 months *8
Except EuropeAt first, replace every 200,000 km or 120 months:
after that, replace every 40,000 km or 24 months *8
Battery conditionFor EuropeIIIIIIII
Except EuropeInspect every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months
All electrical systemsIIIIIIII
Brake lines, hoses and connectionsFor EuropeIIIIIIII
Except EuropeInspect every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months
Parking brake (Foot type)IIIIIIII
Brake fluidFor EuropeRRRRRRRR
Except EuropeIIIIIIII
Disc brakes and padsFor EuropeIIIIIIII
Except EuropeInspect every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months
Steering gear rack, linkage and
bootsFor EuropeIIIIIIII
Except EuropeInspect every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months
Driveshaft and bootsIIIIIIII
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
*
7: When adding coolant, use only deionized water or soft water for your vehicle and never mix hard water in the coolant filled at
the factory. An improper coolant mixture can result in serious malfunction or engine damage.
*
8: For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items.

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Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - GASOLINE ENGINE
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months24487296120144168192
Miles×1,00020406080100120140160
Km×1,000306090120150180210240
Tire (pressure & tread wear) For EuropeIIIIIIII
Except EuropeInspect every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months
Front suspension ball jointsFor EuropeIIIIIIII
Except EuropeInspect every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months
Air conditioner refrigerant
(if equipped)For EuropeIIIIIIII
Except EuropeInspect every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months
Air conditioner compressor
(if equipped)For EuropeIIIIIIII
Except EuropeInspect every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months
Climate control air filter (if equipped)For EuropeRRRRRRRR
Except EuropeReplace every 15,000 km or 12 months
Automatic transaxle fluid No check, No service required
Transfer case oil (4WD) *9IIII
Rear differential oil (4WD) *9IIII
Propeller shaft (4WD)IIIIIIII
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
*
9: Transfer case oil and rear axle oil should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water.

Maintenance
14 7
Maintenance itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance intervalsDriving
condition
Engine oil and engine oil filter
For EuropeREvery 15,000 km (10,000 miles)
or 12 months
A, B, C, D, E, F,
G, H, I, J
Except
Middle EastREvery 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months
For Middle
East (MPI)REvery 7,500 km (4,500 miles) or 6 months
For ChinaREvery 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months
Air cleaner filter RReplace more frequently
depending on the conditionC, E
Spark plugs RReplace more frequently
depending on the conditionB, H
Transfer case oil (4WD)REvery 120,000 km (80,000 miles)C, E, G, H, I, J
Rear differential oil (4WD)REvery 120,000 km (80,000 miles)C, E, G, H, I, J
Steering gear rack, linkage and bootsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, G
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS - GASOLINE ENGINE
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

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Maintenance
Maintenance itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance intervalsDriving
condition
Automatic transaxle fluid
For Europe
R
Every 90,000 kmA, C, D, E, F, G,
H, I, J
Except
EuropeEvery 100,000 km
Propeller shaftIEvery 15,000 km (10,000 miles)
or 12 monthsC, E
Front suspension ball jointsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, G
Disc brakes and pads, calipers and rotorsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, G, H
Parking brakeIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, G, H
Driveshaft and bootsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F
Climate control air filter (if equipped)RReplace more frequently
depending on the conditionC, E
Severe driving conditions
A : Repeated short distance driving
B : Extensive idling
C : Driving in dusty, rough roads
D : Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive
materials or in very cold weather
E : Driving in sandy areasF : More than 50 % driving in heavy city traffic during hot
weather above 32°C (90°F)
G : Driving in mountainous areas
H : Towing a trailer
I : Driving for patrol car, taxi, commercial car or vehicle towing
J : Driving over 170 km/h (106 mile/h)

Maintenance
16 7
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - DIESEL ENGINE (FOR EUROPE)
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
*
1: Inspect and if necessary correct or replace. Inspect drive belt tensioner, idler and alternator, pulley and if necessary correct or
replace.
*
2: Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before starting a long trip.
*3: This maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. It is applicable only when using qualified fuel <"EN590 or equivalent">. If
the diesel fuel specifications don’t meet the EN590, it must be replaced according to the severe maintenance schedule.
*
4: If the recommended oil is not available, replace engine oil and engine oil filter every 20,000 km or 12 months.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months24487296120144168192
Miles×1,00020406080100120140160
Km×1,000306090120150180210240
Drive belts *1At first, inspect 90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72 months
after that, every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months
Engine oil and engine oil filter *2*3*4RRRRRRRR
Air cleaner filterIRIRIRIR
Fuel filler capIIII
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM

717
Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - DIESEL ENGINE (FOR EUROPE)
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
*
5: This maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. It is applicable only when using a qualified fuel, “EN590 or equivalent”. If
the diesel fuel specifications don’t meet the EN590, it must be replaced more frequently. If there are some important safety mat-
ters 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.
*
6: When adding coolant, use only deionized water or soft water for your vehicle and never mix hard water in the coolant filled at
the factory. An improper coolant mixture can result in serious malfunction or engine damage.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months24487296120144168192
Miles×1,00020406080100120140160
Km×1,000306090120150180210240
Fuel filter cartridge *5IRIRIRIR
Fuel lines, hoses and connectionsIIIIIIII
Cooling systemIIIIIII
Engine coolant *6At first, replace at 210,000 km or 120 months:
after that, replace every 30,000 km or 24 months
Battery conditionIIIIIIII
All electrical systemsIIIIIIII
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS

Maintenance
18 7
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months24487296120144168192
Miles×1,00020406080100120140160
Km×1,000306090120150180210240
Brake lines, hoses and connectionsIIIIIIII
Parking brake (Foot type)IIIIIIII
Brake fluidRRRRRRRR
Disc brakes and padsIIIIIIII
Steering gear rack, linkage and bootsIIIIIIII
Driveshaft and bootsIIIIIIII
Tire (pressure & tread wear) IIIIIIII
Front suspension ball jointsIIIIIIII
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - DIESEL ENGINE (FOR EUROPE)

719
Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - DIESEL ENGINE (FOR EUROPE)
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
*
7: Transfer case oil and rear axle oil should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months24487296120144168192
Miles×1,00020406080100120140160
Km×1,000306090120150180210240
Air conditioner refrigerant (if equipped)IIIIIIII
Air conditioner compressor (if equipped)IIIIIIII
Climate control air filter RRRRRRRR
Automatic transaxle fluidNo check, No service required
Transfer case oil (4WD) *7IIII
Rear differential oil (4WD) *7IIII
Propeller shaft (4WD)IIIIIIII
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM