checking oil Hyundai H-100 Truck 2012 Owner's Manual

Front Open Service Panel ............................................ 6-2
Engine Compartment .................................................... 6-3
General Checks ........................................................... 6-5
Checking the Engine Oil ............................................... 6-6
Changing the Oil and Filter ........................................... 6-8
Checking and Changing the Engine Coolant ...............6-10
Changing the Air Cleaner Filte r ....................................6-13
Checking the Transmission Oil (Manual) ....................6-16
Checking the Rear Axle Oil......................................... 6-17
Checking the B rakes ................................................... 6-18
Air Conditioning Care ................................................... 6-19
Checking the Climate Control Air Filter
(For Evaporator and Blower U nit) .............................6-20
Checking Drive Belts................................................... 6-22
Checking and Replacing Fuses .................................. 6-22
Checking the Battery ................................................... 6-25
Power Steering Fluid Level .......................................... 6-27
Fuel Fil ter ..................................................................... 6-28
Replacement of Light Bulbs ......................................... 6-31
Bulb Wattages ............................................................. 6-38
Fuse Panel Description ............................................... 6-39
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G030C01HR-GAT To Check the Oil Level 2.6 N/A
HHR5003
2.5 TCI
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL
G030B01HR
G030B02HR-GAT Recommended Oil
(1) Select engine oil of the proper SAE
viscosity number according to the atmospheric temperature. Recommended viscosity is given in the following illustration. (2) The engine oil quality should meet
the following API classification:CF-4 or ABOVE
(3) The engine oil quality should meet
the following ACEA classification :B2 or B3
NOTE:
o For diesel-powered vehicle SAE 0W-30 oil should be used only in areas where extremely cold tem-peratures of 10°C (50°F) or below are experienced.
o For diesel-powered vehicle, if the
atmospheric temperatures are 0°C(32°F) or below, SAE 30 oil must not be used. This oil should beused only in areas where the at- mospheric temperatures are 0°C(32°F) or above. G030C01HR
G030A01HR-GAT Engine oil is essential to the perfor- mance and service of the engine. It issuggested that you check the oil level at least once a week or every 500 km in normal use and more often if you are ona trip or driving in severe conditions.

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G030D01HR-GAT Adding Oil 2.6 N/A
Before checking the oil, warm up the engine to normal operating tempera-ture and be sure your car is parked on level ground. Turn the engine off. Wait about ten minutes, then remove the dipstick, wipe it off, fully reinsert the dipstick and withdraw it again. Thennote the highest level the oil has reached on the dipstick. It should be between the upper ("F") and lower ("L") range.
G030D01HR
2.5 TCI
HHR5005If the oil level is close to or below the "L"mark, add oil until it reaches the "F"mark. To add oil:
1. Remove the oil filler cap by turning
it counterclockwise.
2. Add oil, then check the level again.
Do not overfill.
3. Replace the cap by turning it clock- wise.
The distance between the "F" and "L" marks is equal to about 1.5 liters of oil. G350A01A-GAT ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION Function of Engine Oil Engine oil has the primary function of
lubricating and cooling the inside of theengine. Engine oil consumption It is normal that an engine should consume some engine oil while nor- mal driving. The cause of oil consump- tion in a normal engine are as follows;

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Park the car on level ground with the engine off.
1. Using a wrench of the correct size,loosen the oil filler plug by turning it counterclockwise and remove it with your fingers.
2. Use your finger or suitable tool to
feel inside the hole. The oil levelshould be at its bottom edge. If it is not, check for leaks before addingoil. To refill the transmission or bring the oil level up, add oil slowly until it reaches the proper level. Do notoverfill.
3. Replace the plug and washer, screw
it in with your fingers and then tightensecurely with the wrench.CHECKING THE TRANSMISSION OIL (MANUAL)
G100A03HR-GAT
G100A01HR
Transmission lubricant in the manual transmission should be checked at those intervals specified in the vehiclemaintenance schedule in Section 5. Recommended Oil Use only HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF 75W/85 (API GL-4) in the manualtransmission. Manual Transmission Oil Capac- ity The oil capacity of the manual trans- mission is 2.4 liters (2.6 N/A)/1.95 liters(2.5 TCI).
Drain plug Filler plug
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G100B01HP-GAT To Check the Maunal Transmis- sion Fluid Level
G100B01L
WARNING:
It is always better to check the trans- mission oil level when the engine is cool or cold. If the engine is hot, you should exercise great caution toavoid burning yourself on hot en- gine or exhaust parts.

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17CHECKING THE REAR AXLE OIL
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G130A01HR-GAT
G130A01HR
Rear axle oil should be checked at those intervals specified in the vehicle maintenance schedule in Section 5. Recommended Oil See page 9-5. Rear Axle Oil Capacity The oil capacity of the rear axle is 1.5 liters (2.6 N/A)/ 1.7 liters (2.5 TCI). WARNING:
The rear axle oil should be checkedwhen the engine is cool or cold. If the engine is hot, you should exercise great caution to avoid burning your-self on hot engine or exhaust parts.
Drain plug
Filler plug
G130B01HR-GAT To Check the Rear Axle Oil Level
G130B01HR
14mmPark the car on level ground with the engine off.
1. Using a wrench of the correct size,
loosen the oil filler plug by turning it counterclockwise and remove it with your fingers.
2. Use a suitable tool to feel inside the
hole. The oil level should be within 14mm from its bottom edge. If it is not, check for leaks before adding oil. Torefill the rear axle or bring the oil level up,add oil slowly until it reaches the proper level. Do not overfill.
3. Replace the plug and washer, screw it in with your fingers and then tightensecurely with the wrench.
NOTE: It is recommended that the rear axle oil should be checked by an autho- rized Hyundai dealer.

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25CHECKING THE BATTERY
G210A01A-AAT
D010B01HR
4. Insert the power connector in the
opposite direction.
NOTE:
o If the power connector is pulled up from the fuse panel, the warn- ing chime, audio, clock and inte-rior lamps, etc., will not operate. The following items must be reset after replacement.- Digital Clock
o Even though the power connector
is pulled up, the battery can stillbe discharged by operation of the headlights or other electrical de- vices.
!WARNING:
Batteries can be dangerous! When working with batteries, carefully ob-serve the following precautions to avoid serious injuries. The fluid in the battery contains a strong solution of sulfuric acid, which is poi-sonous and highly corrosive. Be careful not to spill it on yourself or the car. If you do spill battery fluid on yourself, imme-diately do the following:
o If battery fluid is on your skin, flush
the affected areas with water for at least 15 minutes and then seek medi- cal assistance.
o If battery fluid is in your eyes, rinse out your eyes with water and getmedical assistance as soon as pos- sible. While you are being driven toget medical assistance, continue to rinse your eyes by using a sponge or soft cloth saturated with water.
o If you swallow battery fluid, drink a large quantity of water or milk fol-lowed by milk of magnesia, eat a rawegg or drink vegetable oil. Get medi- cal assistance as soon as possible.
! CAUTION:
If you connect unauthorized elec- tronic devices to the battery, the bat-tery may be discharged. Never use unauthorized devices.

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INDEX
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O Odometer/Trip Odometer ............................................ 1-31
PParking Brake ............................................................. 1-46
Power Steering Fluid Level ......................................... 6-27
Power Windows ........................................................... 1-8
R Rear Axle Oi l .............................................................. 6-17
Rear Seat ................................................................... 1-11
Rear seat cushion under box ................................... 1-11
Rear Window Defroster Switch ................................... 1-48
S Seat Front seat ................................................................. 1-8Rear seat ................................................................. 1-11
Seat Belts 2-Point type ............................................................. 1-17
3-Point system ........................................................ 1-16
Adjusting your seat belt ........................................... 1-17
Care of seat belts .................................................... 1-15
Precautions .............................................................. 1-14
Spectacle Ca se .......................................................... 1-43
Speedometer .............................................................. 1-31
Starting ........................................................................ 2-5 Steering Wheel Free-play
........................................... 6-21
Steering Wheel Tilt Lever ........................................... 1-52
Stereo Sound System ................................................ 1-64
Sun Visor .................................................................... 1-51
TTachometer ................................................................. 1-31
Ticket Holder .............................................................. 1-39
Tires Balancing .................................................................. 8-5
Chains ...................................................................... 8-4
If you have a flat tire ................................................ 3-8
Information ................................................................ 8-3
Pressure ................................................................... 8-3
Replacement ............................................................. 8-5
Rotation .................................................................... 8-4
Snow tires ................................................................ 8-4
Spare tire .................................................................. 3-5
Traction ..................................................................... 8-5
Towing A trailer (or vehicle) ................................................. 2-15
Emergency .............................................................. 3-18
If your vehicle must be towed ................................. 3-16
Trailer or Vehicle Towing ............................................ 2-15
Transmission Manual ...................................................................... 2-7
Manual transmission Oil checking ........................... 6-16
Trip Odometer ............................................................. 1-31