brake fluid Hyundai Sonata 2015 - RHD (UK, Australia) User Guide

Maintenance
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
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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.
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8: For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496
Km×1,000153045607590105120
Cooling system
Inspect “Coolant level adjustment and leak” every day
At first, inspect 60,000 km or 48 months
after that, inspect every 30,000 km or 24 months
Engine coolant *7At first, replace at 210,000 km or 120 months
after that, replace every 30,000 km or 24 months *8
Battery conditionIIIIIIII
Brake lines, hoses and connectionsIIIIIIII
Brake pedalIIII
Parking brakeIIII
Brake fluidIIIIIIII
Disc brakes and padsIIIIIIII
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM

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MaintenanceSevere driving conditions
A : Repeatedly driving short distances of less than 8 km in nor-
mal temperatures or less than 16 km in freezing tempera-
tures
B : Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long dis-
tances
C : Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, gravelled or salt
spread roads
D : Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in
very cold weather
E : Driving in sandy areasF : Driving in heavy traffic area over 32°C (90°F)
G : Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads repeatedly
H : Towing a trailer, or using a camper or roof rack
I : Driving for patrol vehicle, taxi, commercial vehicle or vehicle
towing
J : Driving over 140 km/h
K : Driving over 170 km/h
L : Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
Maintenance itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance intervalsDriving condition
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, G, H, I
Automatic transaxle fluidREvery 100,000 kmA, C, F, G, I
Climate control air filter (if equipped)RReplace more frequently
depending on the conditionC, E

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Maintenance
Automatic transaxle fluid
Automatic transaxle fluid should not
be checked under normal usage
conditions.
We recommend that the automatic
transaxle fluid be changed by an
authorised HYUNDAI dealer accord-
ing to the maintenance schedule.
Automatic transaxle fluid colour is
basically red.
As the vehicle is driven, the auto-
matic transaxle fluid will begin to
look darker.
This is a normal condition and
does not need to be replaced
based on the colour change.
Brake hoses and lines
Visually check for proper installation,
chafing, cracks, deterioration and
any leakage. Replace any deteriorat-
ed or damaged parts immediately.
Brake fluid
Check brake fluid level in the brake
fluid reservoir. The level should be
between “MIN” and “MAX” marks on
the side of the reservoir. Use only
hydraulic brake fluid conforming to
DOT 3 or DOT 4 specification.
Parking brake
Inspect the parking brake system
including the parking brake lever (or
pedal) and cables.
NOTICE
The use of a non-specified fluid
could result in transaxle mal-
function and failure.
Use only specified automatic
transaxle fluid. (Refer to
“Recommended lubricants and
capacities” in section 8.)
CAUTION

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Maintenance
Brake pads, calipers and
rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear,
discs for run out and wear, and
calipers for fluid leakage.
For more information on checking
the pads or lining wear limit, refer to
the HYUNDAI web site.
(http://brakeman
ual.hmc.co.kr)
Suspension mounting bolts
Check the suspension connections
for looseness or damage. Retighten
to the specified torque.
Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/lower arm ball joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine
off, check for excessive free-play in
the steering wheel.
Check the linkage for bends or dam-
age. Check the dust boots and ball
joints for deterioration, cracks, or
damage. Replace any damaged
parts.
Drive shafts and boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and
clamps for cracks, deterioration, or
damage. Replace any damaged
parts and, if necessary, repack the
grease.
Air conditioning refrigerant/
compressor
Check the air conditioning lines and
connections for leakage and dam-
age.

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Maintenance
BRAKE FLUID
Checking the brak fluid level
Check the fluid level in the reservoir
periodically. The fluid level should be
between MAX and MIN marks on the
side of the reservoir.
Before removing the reservoir cap
and adding brake fluid, clean the
area around the reservoir cap thor-
oughly to prevent brake fluid contam-
ination.
If the level is low, add fluid to the
MAX level. The level will fall with
accumulated kilometres. This is a
normal condition associated with the
wear of the brake linings.If the fluid level is excessively low, we
recommend that the system be
checked by an authorised HYUNDAI
dealer.
Information
Use only the specified brake fluid.
(Refer to “Recommended lubri-
cants and capacities” in section 8.)
Never mix different types of fluid.
Before removing the brake filler
cap, read the warning on the cap.
NOTICE
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In the event the brake system
requires frequent additions of
fluid, we recommend that the
system be inspected by an
authorised HYUNDAI dealer.
WARNING
Clean the filler cap before
removing. Use only DOT3 or
DOT4 brake fluid from a sealed
container.
WARNING

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Maintenance
When changing and adding
brake fluid, handle it carefully.
Do not let it come in contact
with your eyes. If brake fluid
should come in contact with
your eyes, immediately flush
them with a large quantity of
fresh tap water. Have your eyes
examined by a doctor as soon
as possible.
WARNING
Do not allow brake fluid to con-
tact the vehicle's body paint, as
paint damage will result. Brake
fluid, which has been exposed
to open air for an extended time
should never be used as its
quality cannot be guaranteed. It
should be disposed of properly.
Don't put in the wrong kind of
fluid.
A few drops of mineral-based
oil, such as engine oil, in your
brake system can damage
brake system parts.
CAUTION

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Maintenance
WASHER FLUID
Checking the washer fluid
level
The reservoir is translucent so that
you can check the level with a quick
visual inspection.
Check the fluid level in the washer
fluid reservoir and add fluid if neces-
sary.
Plain water may be used if washer
fluid is not available.
However, use washer solvent with
antifreeze characteristics in cold cli-
mates to prevent freezing.
Checking the parking brake
Check whether the stroke is within
specification when the parking brake
pedal is depressed with 20 kg (44 lb,
196N) of force. Also, the parking
brake alone should securely hold the
vehicle on a fairly steep grade. If the
stroke is more or less than specified,
we recommend that the system be
serviced by an authorised HYUNDAI
dealer.
Stroke : 3 notchOLF074009N
Coolant
•Do not use radiator coolant or
antifreeze in the washer fluid
reservoir.
•Radiator coolant can severely
obscure visibility when sprayed
on the windscreen and may
cause loss of vehicle control or
damage to paint and body trim.
•Windscreen washer fluid
agents contain some amounts
of alcohol and can be flamma-
ble under certain circum-
stances. Do not allow sparks or
flame to contact the washer
fluid or the washer fluid reser-
voir. Damage to the vehicle or
occupants could occur.
CAUTION
PARKING BRAKE
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Windscreen washer fluid is poi-
sonous to humans and animals.
Do not drink and avoid contacting
windscreen washer fluid. Serious
injury or death could occur.
WARNING

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Specifications & Consumer information
*1: Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.
*2: Engine oils labelled Energy Conserving Oil are now available. Along with other additional benefits, they contribute to fuel economy by reducing
the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction. Often, these improvements are difficult to measure in everyday driving, but in a year’s
time, they can offer significant cost and energy savings.
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3: If the ACEA A5 engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use ILSAC GF-4 (or above) or API SM (or above).
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use only lubricants of the proper quality.
The correct lubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results in improved fuel economy.
These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.
LubricantVolume Classification
Engine oil *
1*2(drain and refill)
RecommendsTheta 2.0 T-GDI4.8l
ACEA A5 *3or above
Theta 2.4GDI4.8lACEA A5 *3or above
Automatic transaxle fluidTheta 2.0 T-GDI
7.1l
MICHANG ATF SP-IV, SK ATF SP-IV
NOCA ATF SP-IV, HYUNDAI genuine ATF & SP-IV
Theta 2.4GDI7.8l
CoolantTheta 2.0 T-GDI
9.7 l
Mixture of antifreeze and water
(Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminium radiator)
Theta 2.4GDI7.1 l
Brake fluid0.7~0.8 lFMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Fuel70 lRefer to “Fuel Requirements” in the Foreword chapter.