engine Hyundai Sonata 2014 Owner's Manual

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What to do in an emergency
6
6. If you cannot find the cause of the
overheating, wait until the engine
temperature has returned to nor-
mal. Then, if coolant has been
lost, carefully add coolant to the
reservoir to bring the fluid level in
the reservoir up to the halfway
mark.
7. Proceed with caution, keeping
alert for further signs of overheat-
ing. If overheating happens again,
we recommend that you call an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer for
assistance.
•Serious loss of coolant indi-
cates a leak in the cooling
system and we recommend
the system be checked by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
•When the engine overheats
from low engine coolant, sud-
denly adding engine coolant
may cause cracks in the
engine. To prevent damage,
add engine coolant slowly in
small quantities.
CAUTION
IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE
Changing a tire can be danger-
ous. Follow the instructions in
this section when changing a
tire to reduce the risk of serious
injury or death.
WARNING

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Changing tiresFollow these steps to change your
vehicle’s tire:
1. Park on a level, firm surface.
2. Move the shift lever into P (Park,
for automatic transaxle vehicle) or
neutral (for manual transaxle
vehicle), apply the parking brake,
and place the ignition switch in the
LOCK/OFF position.
3. Press the hazard warning flasher
button.
4. Remove the wheel lug nut wrench,
jack, jack handle, and spare tire
from the vehicle.
A vehicle can slip or roll off of a
jack causing serious injury or
death to you or those nearby.
Take the following safety pre-
cautions:
•Do not get under a vehicle
that is supported by a jack.
•NEVER attempt to change a
tire in the lane of traffic.
ALWAYS move the vehicle
completely off the road on
level, firm ground away from
traffic before trying to change
a tire. If you cannot find a
level, firm place off the road,
call a towing service for assis-
tance.
•Be sure to use the jack pro-
vided with the vehicle.
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WARNING
(Continued)
•ALWAYS place the jack on the
designated jacking positions
on the vehicle and NEVER on
the bumpers or any other part
of the vehicle for jacking sup-
port.
•Do not start or run the engine
while the vehicle is on the
jack.
•Do not allow anyone to remain
in the vehicle while it is on the
jack.
•Keep children away from the
road and the vehicle.

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Jack label
1. Model Name
2. Maximum allowable load
3. When using the jack, set your
parking brake.
4. When using the jack, stop the
engine.
5. Do not get under a vehicle that is
supported by a jack.
6. The designated locations under
the frame
7. When supporting the vehicle, the
base plate of jack must be vertical
under the lifting point.
8. Shift into Reverse gear on vehicles
with manual transaxle or move the
shift lever to the P position on
vehicles with automatic transaxle.
9. The jack should be used on firm
level ground.
10. Jack manufacture
11. Production date
12. Representative company and
address
The actual Jack label in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
For more detailed specifications, refer to the label attached to the jack.
• Type A ■Example
• Type B
• Type C
OHYK064001
OHYK064005
OHYK064002

7
Maintenance
7
Maintenance
Engine compartment .............................................7-3
Maintenance services ...........................................7-6
Owner's responsibility ......................................................7-6
Owner maintenance precautions ..................................7-6
Owner maintenance ...............................................7-7
Owner maintenance schedule ........................................7-8
Scheduled maintenance services ......................7-10
Normal maintenance schedule (for Europe) ............7-11
Maintenance under severe usage and
low mileage conditions (for Europe) ..........................7-15
Normal maintenance schedule (except Europe) .....7-17
Maintenance under severe usage conditions
(except Europe) ...............................................................7-21
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ..7-23
Engine oil ..............................................................7-27
Checking the engine oil level ....................................7-27
Checking the engine oil and filter ..............................7-29
Engine coolant......................................................7-30
Checking the coolant level ...........................................7-30
Changing the coolant .....................................................7-32
Brake/Clutch fluid ..............................................7-33
Checking the brake/clutch fluid level ........................7-33
Washer fluid .........................................................7-35
Checking the washer fluid level ...............................7-35
Parking brake .......................................................7-36
Checking the parking brake .........................................7-36
Air cleaner ............................................................7-37
Filter replacement ...........................................................7-37
Climate control air filter .....................................7-39
Filter inspection ...............................................................7-39
Filter replacement ...........................................................7-39
Wiper blades .........................................................7-40
Blade inspection ..............................................................7-40
Blade replacement ..........................................................7-40
Battery...................................................................7-42
For best battery service................................................7-42
Battery capacity label ...................................................7-44
Battery recharging .......................................................7-44
Reset items .......................................................................7-45
Tires and wheels ..................................................7-46
Tire care ............................................................................7-46
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures.............7-46
Checking tire inflation pressure ..................................7-48
Tire rotation ....................................................................7-49
Wheel alignment and tire balance ..............................7-50
Tire replacement .............................................................7-50
Wheel replacement ........................................................7-52
Tire traction ......................................................................7-52
Tire maintenance ...........................................................7-52
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Maintenance
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Radiator cap
3. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir
4. Air cleaner
5. Engine oil dipstick
6. Engine oil filler cap
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
8. Fuse box
9. Battery
OLF014010L
■Gasoline Engine (Nu 2.0L MPI)
The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

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Maintenance
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Radiator cap
3. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir
4. Air cleaner
5. Engine oil dipstick
6. Engine oil filler cap
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
8. Fuse box
9. Battery
OLF014008N
■Gasoline Engine (Theta II 2.0L T-GDI)
The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

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7
Maintenance
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Radiator cap
3. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir
4. Air cleaner
5. Engine oil dipstick
6. Engine oil filler cap
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
8. Fuse box
9. Battery
OLF014011L/OLF014006
■Gasoline Engine (Theta II 2.4L MPI)
The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
■Gasoline Engine (Theta II 2.4L GDI)

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7
Maintenance
OWNER MAINTENANCE
The following lists are vehicle checks
and inspections that should be per-
for med by the owner or an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer at the frequencies
indicated to help ensure safe,
dependable operation of your vehicle.
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, par ts and lubricants used.
Performing maintenance work
on a vehicle can be dangerous.
If you lack sufficient knowledge
and experience or the proper
tools and equipment to do the
work, we recommend that the
system be serviced by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer. ALWAYS
follow these precautions for
performing maintenance work:
•Park your vehicle on level
ground, move the shift lever
into the P (Park, for automatic
transaxle vehicle) position,
apply the parking brake, place
the ignition switch in the
LOCK/OFF position.
•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.
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WARNING (Continued)
•If you must run the engine
during maintenance, do so
out doors or in an area with
plenty of ventilation.
•Keep flames, sparks, or smok-
ing materials away from the
battery and fuel-related parts.

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Maintenance
Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop for fuel:
•Check the engine oil level.
•Check coolant level in the engine
coolant reservoir.
•Check the windshield washer fluid
level.
•Check for low or under-inflated
tires.
While 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 if there is any
increased steering effort or loose-
ness in the steering wheel, or
change in its straight-ahead position.
•Notice if your vehicle constantly
turns slightly or “pulls” to one side
when traveling 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
operation of your transaxle occurs,
check the transaxle fluid level.
•Check the automatic transaxle
P (Park) function.
•Check the parking brake.
•Check for fluid leaks under your vehi-
cle (water dripping from the air con-
ditioning system during or after use
is normal).
At least monthly:
•Check coolant level in the engine
coolant reservoir.
•Check the operation of all exterior
lights, including the stoplights, 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 the
opening and cause serious
burns and other injuries.
WARNING

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Maintenance
I:Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R:Replace or change.
*1:Adjust alternator and power steering (and water pump drive belt) and air conditioner drive belt (if equipped).Inspect 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.
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (FOR EUROPE)
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496
Miles×1,0001020304050607080
Km×1,000153045607590105120
Drive belts *1At first, inspect at 90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72 months
after that, inspect every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months
Engine oil and
engine oil filter *2
Nu2.0 MPIRRRRRRRR
Theta
2.4 MPIRRRRRRRR2.4 GDI
2.0 T-GDIAt first, replace at 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months
after that, replace every 8,000 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months
Air cleaner filterIIRIIRII
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM