wiper blades HYUNDAI IX35 2015 Owners Manual

Features of your vehicle108
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Windscreen washers In the OFF position, pull the lever gently
toward you to spray washer fluid on the
windscreen and to run the wipers 1-3
cycles.
Use this function when the windscreen is
dirty.
The spray and wiper operation will con-
tinue until you release the lever.
If the washer does not work, check the
washer fluid level. If the fluid level is not
sufficient, you will need to add appropri-
ate non-abrasive windscreen washer
fluid to the washer reservoir.
The reservoir filler neck is located in the
front of the engine compartment on the
driver side.
CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to the
washer pump, do not operate the washer when the fluid reservoir isempty.
WARNING
Do not use the washer in freezing
temperatures without first warming
the windscreen with the defrosters;
the washer solution could freeze on
the windscreen and obscure your
vision.
CAUTION
When washing the vehicle, set thewiper switch in the OFF position to stop the auto wiper operation.
The wiper may operate and be dam-aged if the switch is set in the AUTOmode whilst washing the vehicle.
Do not remove the sensor coverlocated on the upper end of thedriver side windscreen glass. Damage to system parts couldoccur and may not be covered byyour vehicle warranty.
When starting the vehicle in winter,set the wiper switch in the OFFposition. Otherwise, wipers mayoperate and ice may damage thewindscreen wiper blades. Always remove all snow and ice and defrostthe windscreen properly prior tooperating the windscreen wipers.
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CAUTION
 To prevent possible damage to the wipers or windscreen, do notoperate the wipers when thewindscreen is dry.
 To prevent damage to the wiper blades, do not use petrol,kerosene, paint thinner, or othersolvents on or near them.
 To prevent damage to the wiper arms and other components, donot attempt to move the wipersmanually.
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Driving your vehicle
 Avoid staring directly at the headlightsof oncoming vehicles. You could be
temporarily blinded, and it will take
several seconds for your eyes to read-
just to the darkness.
Driving in the rain Rain and wet roads can make driving dan-
gerous, especially if you’re not prepared
for the slick pavement. Here are a few
things to consider when driving in the rain:
 A heavy rainfall will make it harder tosee and will increase the distance
needed to stop your vehicle, so slow
down.
 Keep your windscreen wiping equip- ment in good shape. Replace your
windscreen wiper blades when they
show signs of streaking or missing
areas on the windscreen.
 If your tyres are not in good condition, making a quick stop on wet pavement
can cause a skid and possibly lead to
an accident. Be sure your tyres are in
good shape.  Turn on your headlights to make it eas-
ier for others to see you.
 Driving too fast through large puddles can affect your brakes. If you must go
through puddles, try to drive through
them slowly.
 If you believe you may have gotten your brakes wet, apply them lightly
whilst driving until normal braking
operation returns.
Driving in flooded areas Avoid driving through flooded areas
unless you are sure the water is no high-
er than the bottom of the wheel hub.
Drive through any water slowly. Allow
adequate stopping distance because
brake performance may be affected.
After driving through water, dry the
brakes by gently applying them several
times whilst the vehicle is moving slowly.Driving off-roadDrive carefully off-road because your
vehicle may be damaged by rocks of
roots of trees. Become familiar with the
off-road conditions where you are going
to drive before you begin driving.
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Maintenance
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Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Maintenance services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7• Owner’s responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
• Owner maintenance precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
• Engine compartment precautions (Diesel engine) . . . 7-8Owner maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9• Owner maintenance schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9Scheduled maintenance service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . 7-12
Engine oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15• Checking the engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
• Changing the engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16• Checking the coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
• Changing the coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18Brake/clutch fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19• Checking the brake/clutch fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20• Checking the washer fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20• Check the parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20Fuel Filter (For Diesel). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21• Draining water from fuel filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
• Extracting air from the fuel filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
• Fuel filter cartridge replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22
Air cleaner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23• Filter replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25• Filter inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25
• Filter replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27• Blade inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27
• Blade replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-\
30• For best battery service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30
• Battery capacity label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
• Battery recharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32
• Reset items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32\
Tyres and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33• Tyre care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-\
33
• Recommended cold tyre inflation pressures . . . . . . 7-33
• Checking tyre inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35
• Tyre rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36
• Wheel alignment and tyre balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37
• Tyre replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37
• Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39
• Tyre traction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 7-39
• Tyre maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39
• Tyre sidewall labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39
• Low aspect ratio tyre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
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Maintenance10
7Whilst operating your vehicle: Note any changes in the sound of the
exhaust or any smell of exhaust fumes
in the vehicle.
 Check for vibrations in the steering wheel. Notice any increased steering
effort or looseness in the steering
wheel, or change in its straight-ahead
position.
 Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or “pulls” to one side when trav-
elling on smooth, level road.
 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 oper- ation of your transaxle occurs, check
the transaxle fluid level.
 Check manual transaxle operation, including clutch operation.
 Check automatic transaxle P (Park) function.
 Check parking brake.
 Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air condition-
ing system during or after use is nor-
mal).
At least monthly: Check coolant level in the enginecoolant reservoir.
 Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the stoplights, turn sig-
nals and hazard warning flashers.
 Check the inflation pressures of all tyres including the spare.At least twice a year (i.e., every Spring and Fall) : Check radiator, heater and air condi- tioning hoses for leaks or damage.
 Check windscreen washer spray and wiper operation. Clean wiper blades
with clean cloth dampened with wash-
er fluid.
 Check headlight alignment.
 Check muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
 Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear and function.
 Check for worn tyres and loose wheel lug nuts.
At least once a year : Clean body and door drain holes.
 Lubricate door hinges and checks, andbonnet hinges.
 Lubricate door and bonnet locks and latches.
 Lubricate door rubber weatherstrips.
 Check the air conditioning system.
 Check the power steering fluid level.
 Inspect and lubricate automatic transaxle linkage and controls.
 Clean battery and terminals.
 Check the brake (and clutch) fluid level.
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Maintenance
WIPER BLADESBlade inspection✽
✽NOTICECommercial hot waxes applied by auto-
matic car washes have been known to
make the windscreen difficult to clean.
Contamination of either the windscreen
or the wiper blades with foreign matter
can reduce the effectiveness of the wind-
screen wipers. Common sources of con-
tamination are insects, tree sap, and hot
wax treatments used by some commer-
cial car washes. If the blades are not wip-
ing properly, clean both the window and
the blades with a good cleaner or mild
detergent, and rinse thoroughly with
clean water.
Blade replacement When the wipers no longer clean ade-
quately, the blades may be worn or
cracked, and require replacement.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, do not use petrol, kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents onor near them.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiperarms or other components, do not attempt to move the wipers manual-ly.
CAUTION
The use of a non-specified wiper blade could result in wiper malfunc-tion and failure.
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