brake fluid Hyundai Sonata 2017 Owner's Guide

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Maintenance
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 the MIN and the MAX
marks on the side of the reservoir.
Use only hydraulic brake fluid con-
forming to DOT 3 or DOT 4 specifi-
cation.
Parking Brake
Inspect the parking brake system
including the parking brake pedal
and cables.
Brake Discs, Pads, Calipers
and Rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear,
discs for run out and wear, and
calipers for fluid leakage.
Exhaust Pipe and Muffler
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes,
muffler and hangers for cracks, dete-
rioration, or damage. Start the
engine and listen carefully for any
exhaust gas leakage. Tighten con-
nections or replace parts as neces-
sary.
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 the
engine off, check for excessive free-
play in the steering wheel. Check the
linkage for bends or damage. 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
Check the air conditioning lines and
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Checking the Brake 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 the specified
brake fluid to the MAX level. The level
will fall with accumulated mileage.
This is a normal condition associated
with the wear of the brake linings. If
the fluid level is excessively low, have
the brake system checked by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
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 dis-
posed of properly.
Do not use the wrong kind of brake fluid. A few drops of miner-
al based oil, such as engine oil, in
your brake system can damage
brake system parts.
Information
Use only the specified brake fluid
(refer to "Recommended Lubricants
and Capacities" in chapter 8).
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If the brake system requires fre-
quent additions of fluid this
could indicate a leak in the
brake system. Have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
WARNING
Do not allow brake fluid to come
in contact with your eyes. If
brake fluid comes in contact
with your eyes, flush your eyes
with clean water for at least 15
minutes and get immediate
medical attention.
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Checking the Washer Fluid
Level
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
Foot type
Check whether the stroke is within
specification when the parking brake
pedal is depressed with 44 lb (20 kg,
196 N) 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,
have the parking brake adjusted by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
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To prevent serious injury or
death, take the following safety
precautions when using washer
fluid:
Do not use engine coolant or
antifreeze in the washer fluid
reservoir.
Engine coolant can severely
obscure visibility when
sprayed on the windshield and
may cause loss of vehicle con-
trol resulting in an accident or
damage to paint and body trim.
Do not allow sparks or flame to
contact the washer fluid or the
washer fluid reservoir. Washer
fluid may contain alcohol and
can be flammable.
Do not drink washer fluid and
avoid contact with skin.
Washer fluid is poisonous to
humans and animals.
Keep washer fluid away from
children and animals.
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Specifications, Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
LubricantVolumeClassification
Coolant 1.6 T-GDI
7.50 US qt. (7.1l)
Mixture of antifreeze and water
(Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator)
2.0 T-GDI
7.92 US qt. (7.5 l)
2.4 GDI
7.60 US qt. (7.2l)
Brake fluid
0.7~0.8 US qt. (0.7~0.8 l) FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Fuel18.5 US gal. (70l)Unleaded gasoline

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Battery ........................................................................\
.....7-38
Battery saver function ...................................................3-115
Before driving ...................................................................5-4
Blind spot detection system (BSD) ................................5-73
Blind spot mirror.............................................................3-41
Brake fluid ......................................................................7-\
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Brake system ...................................................................5-28Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ...................................5-40
Auto hold ....................................................................5-37\
Disc brakes wear indicator ........................................5-29
Electronic parking brake (EPB) .................................5-31
Electronic stability control (ESC) ..............................5-43
Hill-start assist control (HAC) ...................................5-46
Parking brake (Manual)..............................................5-29
Power brakes ..............................................................5-28
Bulb replacement ............................................................7-70
Bulb wattage .....................................................................8-3\
Button start/stop, see engine start/stop button ..................5-9 California perchlorate notice ..........................................7-94
Capacities (Lubricants) .....................................................8-6
Care
Exterior care ...............................................................7-82
Interior care ................................................................7-87
Tire care ......................................................................7-\
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Center console storage ..................................................3-155
Central door lock switch .................................................3-16
Certification label .............................................................8-9
Chains Tire chains ..................................................................5-96
Checking tire inflation pressure ......................................7-43
Child restraint system (CRS) ..........................................2-34 Booster seats...............................................................2-37
Children always in the rear ........................................2-34
Forward-facing child seats ........................................2-37
Installing a Child Restraint System (CRS) ................2-37
Lower anchors and tether for children (LATCH) system .......................................................................2\
-38
Rear-facing child seats ..............................................2-36
Securing with lap/shoulder belt..................................2-42
Securing with LATCH anchors ..................................2-40
Securing with Tether anchors .....................................2-41
Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS).................2-35
Child-protector rear door lock ........................................3-18
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Climate control air filter .......................................3-137, 149
Climate control air filter (Replacement).........................7-34
Clock ........................................................................\
.....3-160
Clothes hanger ..............................................................3-161
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ................3-67
Compact spare tire ..........................................................6-20
Consumer information ....................................................8-11
Coolant ........................................................................\
....7-27
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ...................................7-27
Cruise control system .....................................................5-50
Cup holder.....................................................................3-1\
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Curtain air bags ...............................................................2-49
Dashboard illumination, see instrument panel illumination ...................................................................3-69
Dashboard, see instrument cluster ..................................3-67
Day/night rearview mirror ..............................................3-25
Daytime running light ...................................................3-116
Defogging (Windshield) ...............................................3-151
Defroster (Rear window) ..............................................3-128
Defrosting (Windshield) ...............................................3-151
Digital speedometer ........................................................3-96
Dimensions .......................................................................8\
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Disc brakes wear indicator ............................................5-29
Display illumination, see instrument panel illumination ...................................................................3-69 Displays, see instrument cluster .....................................3-67
Do not install a child restraint on the front
passenger seat ...............................................................2-60
Door courtesy lamp.......................................................3-120
Door locks .......................................................................3\
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Central door lock switch ............................................3-16
Child-protector rear door lock....................................3-18
Drink holders, see cup holders .....................................3-157
Drive mode integrated control system ...........................5-48
Driver assist system Rear parking assist system (RPAS) ..........................3-125
Rear view camera .....................................................3-124
Driver position memory system ....................................3-20
Driver’s front air bag ......................................................2-47
Driver’s knee air bag ......................................................2-47
Driving at night ...............................................................5-94
Driving in flooded areas .................................................5-95
Driving in the rain...........................................................5-95
Dynamic bending light, see AFLS (Adaptive Front Lighting System)..............................3-116
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Ecoshift dual clutch transmission ...................................5-18Shift indicator .............................................................3-73
Manual shift mode......................................................5-23
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) with compass and HomeLink
®system.......................................................3-33
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) with HomeLink®
system, compass and Blue Link®.................................3-26
Electronic parking brake (EPB) ......................................5-31
Electric power steering (EPS).........................................3-22
Electronic stability control (ESC)...................................5-43
Emission control system .................................................7-90
Engine ........................................................................\
.......8-2
Engine compartment..................................................1-6, 7-3
Engine compartment panel fuse .....................................7-59
Engine coolant ................................................................7-27
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................................3-71
Engine number ................................................................8-10
Engine oil ........................................................................\
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Engine start/stop button ....................................................5-9
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items.................7-21
Exterior care....................................................................7-82\
Exterior overview (front) ..................................................1-2
Exterior overview (rear) ...................................................1-3 Flat tire (with spare tire) .................................................6-15
Changing tires ............................................................6-16
Compact spare tire......................................................6-20
Jack and tools .............................................................6-15
Flat tire (with Tire Mobility Kit) ....................................6-23
Floor mat anchor (s) .....................................................3-162
Fluid Brake fluid ..................................................................7-30
Washer fluid ...............................................................7-31
Folding rear seats ............................................................2-12
Folding the side view mirrors .........................................3-42
Front seats ........................................................................\
.2-6
Fuel filler lid ...................................................................3-63 Emergency fuel filler door release .............................3-66
Fuel gauge .......................................................................3\
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Fuel requirements .............................................................F-7
Fuse switch .....................................................................7-5\
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Fuses ........................................................................\
.......7-57 Engine compartment panel fuse .................................7-59
Fuse switch .................................................................7-59
Fuse/relay panel description .......................................7-61
Instrument panel fuse .................................................7-58
Main fuse ....................................................................7-60\
Multi fuse ...................................................................7-60
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