maint HYUNDAI SONATA 2023 Repair Manual

Tires and Wheels .......................................................................................... 8-38
Tire Care .................................................................................................................. 8-38
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures .......................................................8-38
Check Tire Inflation Pressure ................................................................................. 8-39
Tire Rotation .......................................................................................................... 8-40
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...................................................................... 8-40
Tire Replacement ................................................................................................... 8-41
Wheel Replacement ............................................................................................... 8-42
Tire Traction ............................................................................................................ 8-42
Tire Maintenance.................................................................................................... 8-42
Tire Sidewall Labeling ............................................................................................ 8-42
Tire Terminology and Definitions .......................................................................... 8-45
All Season Tires ....................................................................................................... 8-48
Summer Tires ......................................................................................................... 8-48
Snow Tires...............................................................................................................8-48
Radial-Ply Tires ....................................................................................................... 8-48
Fuses ............................................................................................................ 8-50
Instrument Panel Fuse Replacement ..................................................................... 8-51
Engine Compartment Panel Fuse Replacement ..................................................8-52
Fuse/Relay Panel Description................................................................................ 8-53
Light Bulbs .................................................................................................... 8-58
Headlamp, Parking Lamp, Daytime Running Light, Turn Signal Lamp,
Cornering Lamp and Side Marker ......................................................................... 8-58
Side Repeater Lamp Replacement ....................................................................... 8-59
Rear Combination Light Bulb Replacement .........................................................8-59
High Mounted Stop Lamp Replacement ..............................................................8-61
License Plate Light Bulb Replacement ................................................................. 8-61
Interior Light Bulb Replacement ........................................................................... 8-62
Appearance Care ........................................................................................ 8-64
Exterior Care ........................................................................................................... 8-64
Interior Care ............................................................................................................ 8-68
Emission Control System ............................................................................. 8-70
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8-4
Maintenance
„„Smartstream G2.5 T-GDI
The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.ODN8N080009L
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Brake fluid reservoir
3. Air cleaner
4. Engine oil dipstick 5. Engine oil filler cap
6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
7.
Fuse box
8. Battery

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8-5
You should exercise the utmost care
to prevent damage to your vehicle and
injury to yourself whenever performing
any maintenance or inspection
procedures.
We recommend you have your
vehicle maintained and repaired by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. An
authorized HYUNDAI dealer meets
HYUNDAI’s high service quality
standards and receives technical support
from HYUNDAI in order to provide you
with a high level of service satisfaction.
Owner’s Responsibility
Maintenance service and record
retention are the owner’s responsibility.
You should retain documents that show
proper maintenance has been performed
on your vehicle in accordance with
the scheduled maintenance service
charts shown on the following pages.
You need this information to establish
your compliance with the servicing
and maintenance requirements of your
vehicle warranties.
Detailed warranty information is
provided in your Service Passport.
Repairs and adjustments required as a
result of improper maintenance or a lack
of required maintenance are not covered.
Owner Maintenance Precautions
Inadequate, incomplete or insufficient
servicing may result in operational
problems with your vehicle that could
lead to vehicle damage, an accident, or
personal injury. This chapter provides
instructions only for the maintenance
items that are easy to perform. Several
procedures can be done only by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer with special
tools.
Your vehicle should not be modified
in any way. Such modifications may
adversely affect the performance, safety
or durability of your vehicle and may, in
addition, violate conditions of the limited
warranties covering the vehicle.
NOTICE
Improper owner maintenance during
the warranty period may affect
warranty coverage. For details, read
the separate Service Passport provided
with the vehicle. If you’re unsure about
any service or maintenance procedure,
have it done by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
maintEnanCE SErviCES

Maintenance
8-6
WARNING
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, have it done by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
ALWAYS follow these precautions for
performing maintenance work: • Park your vehicle on level ground,
move the shift button into the P
(Park) position, 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 jewelry
that can become entangled in
moving parts.
• If you must run the engine during
maintenance, do so out doors or in
an area with plenty of ventilation.
• Keep flames, sparks, or smoking
materials away from the battery and
fuel-related parts. The following lists are vehicle checks and
inspections that should be performed
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 dealer as soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance vehicle
checks are generally not covered by
warranties and you may be charged for
labor, parts and lubricants used.
Owner Maintenance Schedule
When you stop for fuel: •
Check the coolant level in the engine
coolant reservoir.
• Check the windshield washer fluid
level.
• Check the for low or under-inflated
tires.
WARNING
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.
ownEr maintEnanCE

Maintenance
8-8
*1 : If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of Fuel Injector Cleaner is recommended. Fuel Injector Cleaners are
available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other Fuel Injector
Cleaners.Maintenance Schedule (Smartstream G1.6 T-GDI)The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission control and performance. Keep
receipts for all vehicle emission services to protect your warranty. Where both mileage and time are shown, the frequency
of service is determined by whichever occurs first.
R : Replace A : Add S : Service I : Inspect L : Lubricate r : RotateSCHEDULED maintEnanCE SErviCESDESCRIPTION KILOMETERS X 1000
8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104 112 120 128 136 144 152 160
MONTHS 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120Engine Oil And Filter
Replacement (Synthetic oil) R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R
Steering gear box, linkage and
boots I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Drive shafts and boots I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Vacuum Hose I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
All Latch, Hinges and Locks L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L
Rotate tire or perform seasonal
tire change r r r r r r r r r r
Fuel Injector Cleaner * 1
A A A A A A A A A A

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8-9
Maintenance Schedule (Smartstream G1.6 T-GDI) (CONT)R : Replace A : Add S : Service I : Inspect L : Lubricate r : RotateDESCRIPTIONKILOMETERS X 1000
8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104 112 120 128 136 144 152 160
MONTHS 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120Brake Inspection (front disc/
pads & calipers
and rear disc/pads & calipers/shoes,
includes tire rotation)
Brake Service (includes parking
brake
inspection and tire rotation) I S I S I S I S I S
Brake Lines, Hoses and Connections I I I I I I I I I I
Battery Condition I I I I I I I I I I Suspension Mounting Bolts I I I I I I I I I I Air Conditioning Refrigerant I I I I I I I I I ICooling System Hoses and Connections I I I I I I I I I I
Exhaust Pipe and Muffler I I I I I I I I I I
Air intake hose I I I I I I I I I I Climate Control Air Filter R R R R R R R R R R

Maintenance
8-10
Maintenance Schedule (Smartstream G1.6 T-GDI) (CONT)R : Replace A : Add S : Service I : Inspect L : Lubricate r : RotateDESCRIPTIONKILOMETERS X 1000
8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104 112 120 128 136 144 152 160
MONTHS 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120Fuel Tank, Fuel Filler Cap,
Canister, Vapor Hose I I I I I
Fuel Tank Air Filter I I I I I
Fuel Filter I I I I I
Fuel Lines, Hoses and Connections I I I I I
Air Cleaner Filter I R I R I R I R I R Brake fluid I I R I I R I I R ISpark plugs Replace every 72,000 km
Engine Coolant First, replace 192,000 km or 120 months.
After that, replace every 48,000 km or 24 months

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8-11
Maintenance Schedule (Smartstream G1.6 T-GDI) (CONT)R : Replace A : Add S : Service I : Inspect L : Lubricate r : RotateDESCRIPTIONKILOMETERS X 1000
8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104 112 120 128 136 144 152 160
MONTHS 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120Drive belts * 2
First, inspect 96,000 km or 72 months.
After that, inspect every 32,000 km or 24 months
Clutch (if equipped) and brake
pedal free play Inspect depending on the condition
Automatic transmission fluid Replace every 96,000km
Intercooler, in/out hose First, inspect 8,000 km or 6 months.
After that, inspect every 32,000km or 24 months.*2 : The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced.NOTICEAfter 120 months or 160,000 km continue to follow the prescribed maintenance intervals.

Maintenance
8-12
*1 : If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of Fuel Injector Cleaner is recommended. Fuel Injector Cleaners are
available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other Fuel Injector
Cleaners.Maintenance Schedule (Smartstream G2.5 GDI)The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission control and performance. Keep
receipts for all vehicle emission services to protect your warranty. Where both mileage and time are shown, the frequency
of service is determined by whichever occurs first.
R : Replace A : Add S : Service I : Inspect L : Lubricate r : RotateDESCRIPTION KILOMETERS X 1000
8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104 112 120 128 136 144 152 160
MONTHS 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120Engine Oil And Filter
Replacement (Synthetic oil) R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R
Steering gear box, linkage and
boots I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Drive shafts and boots I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Vacuum Hose I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
All Latch, Hinges and Locks L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L
Rotate tire or perform seasonal
tire change r r r r r r r r r r
Fuel Injector Cleaner * 1
A A A A A A A A A A

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8-13
Maintenance Schedule (Smartstream G2.5 GDI) (CONT)R : Replace A : Add S : Service I : Inspect L : Lubricate r : RotateDESCRIPTIONKILOMETERS X 1000
8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104 112 120 128 136 144 152 160
MONTHS 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120Brake Inspection (front disc/
pads & calipers
and rear disc/pads & calipers/shoes,
includes tire rotation)
Brake Service (includes parking
brake
inspection and tire rotation) I S I S I S I S I S
Brake Lines, Hoses and Connections I I I I I I I I I I
Battery Condition I I I I I I I I I I Suspension Mounting Bolts I I I I I I I I I I Air Conditioning Refrigerant I I I I I I I I I ICooling System Hoses and Connections I I I I I I I I I I
Exhaust Pipe and Muffler I I I I I I I I I I Air intake hose I I I I I I I I I I
Climate Control Air Filter R R R R R R R R R R