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Hyundai Creta (2016 year). Instruction - part 25

■ Gasoline Engine

If the coolant level is low, add enough

WARNING

distilled

(deionized) water

(except

Middle East) or add enough pre-

The electric motor

mixed coolant

(for Middle East).

(cooling fan) is con-

Bring the level to F (Full), but do not

trolled

by engine

overfill. If frequent additions are

coolant temperature,

required, we recommend that the

refrigerant

pressure

system be inspected by an author-

and vehicle speed. It may some-

ized HYUNDAI dealer.

times operate even when the

engine is not running. Use

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extreme caution when working

■ Diesel Engine

near the blades of the cooling fan

so that you are not injured by a

rotating fan blades. As the engine

coolant temperature decreases,

the electric motor will automatical-

ly shut off. This is a normal condi-

tion.

The electric motor

(cooling fan)

may operate until you disconnect

the negative battery cable.

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Check the condition and connections

of all cooling system hoses and

heater hoses. Replace any swollen

or deteriorated hoses.

The coolant level should be filled

between F

(Full) and L

(Low)

marked on the side of the coolant

reservoir when the engine is cool.

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Maintenance

Recommended engine coolant

Changing the coolant

•

Use only soft (distilled) water in the

We recommend that the coolant be

coolant mixture.

replaced by an authorized HYUNDAI

dealer.

•

The engine in your vehicle has alu-

minum engine parts and must be

protected by an ethylene-glycol-

NOTICE

based coolant to prevent corrosion

Put a thick cloth or fabric around the

and freezing.

radiator cap before refilling the

•

DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol

coolant in order to prevent the

coolant or mix them with the spec-

coolant from overflowing into engine

ified coolant.

parts such as the alternator.

•

Do not use a solution that contains

more than 60% antifreeze or less

than 35% antifreeze, which would

WARNING

reduce the effectiveness of the

solution.

•

Do not use radiator coolant or

antifreeze in the washer fluid

For mixture percentage, refer to the

reservoir.

following table.

•

Radiator coolant can severely

obscure visibility when sprayed on

Mixture Percentage

Ambient

the windshield and may cause

(volume)

Temperature

loss of vehicle control or damage

Antifreeze

Water

to paint and body trim.

-15°C (5°F)

35

65

-25°C (-13°F)

40

60

-35°C (-31°F)

50

50

-45°C (-49°F)

60

40

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BRAKE/CluTCh FluId (IF EquIPPEd)

Checking the brake/clutch fluid

Before removing the reservoir cap

WARNING

level

and adding brake/clutch fluid, clean

the area around the reservoir cap

■ Right Hand Drive

Loss of brake fluid

thoroughly to prevent brake/clutch

fluid contamination. If the level is low,

In the event the brake system

add fluid to the MAX

(Maximum)

requires frequent additions of

level. The level will fall with accumu-

fluid, we recommend that the sys-

lated mileage. This is a normal con-

tem be inspected by an authorized

dition associated with the wear of the

HYUNDAI dealer.

brake linings and/or clutch disc

(if

equipped).

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If the fluid level is excessively low, we

recommend that the system be

Before removing the brake/clutch fil-

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■ Left Hand Drive

checked by an authorized HYUNDAI

ter cap, read the warning on the cap.

dealer.

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Use only the specified brake/clutch

Clean filler cap before removing. Use

fluid. (Refer to “Recommended lubri-

only DOT3 or DOT4 brake/clutch

cants or capacities” in chapter 8.)

fluid from a sealed container.

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Check the fluid level in the reservoir

periodically. The fluid level should be

between MAX (Maximum) and MIN

(Minimum) marks on the side of the

reservoir.

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WAShER FluId

PARKING BRAKE

Checking the washer fluid level

NOTICE

Checking the parking brake

Check the fluid level in the washer

Do not use engine coolant or

antifreeze in the washer fluid reser-

voir.

WARNING

•

Engine coolant can severely

obscure visibility when sprayed

on the windshield and may

cause loss of vehicle control or

damage to paint and body trim.

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•

Windshield Washer fluid agents

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contain some amounts of alco-

Check the stroke of the parking

fluid reservoir and add fluid if neces-

hol and can be flammable under

brake by counting the number of

sary. Plain water may be used if

certain circumstances. Do not

“clicks’’ heard while fully applying it

washer fluid is not available.

allow sparks or flame to contact

from the released position.

the washer fluid or the washer

However, use washer solvent with

Also, the parking brake alone should

fluid reservoir. Damage to the

antifreeze characteristics in cold cli-

securely hold the vehicle on a fairly

mates to prevent freezing.

vehicle or occupants could

steep grade. If the stroke is more or

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occur.

less than specified, we recommend

•

Windshield washer fluid is poi-

that the system be inspected by an

sonous to humans and animals.

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Do not drink and avoid contact-

ing windshield washer fluid.

Stroke : 6~8 “clicks’’ at a force of 20

Serious injury or death could

kg (44 lbs, 196 N).

occur.

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Maintenance

FuEl FIlTER (FOR dIESEl)

Draining water from fuel filter

Extracting air from the fuel filter

4. Extract air from the fuel filter by

removing the bolt(2) with a cross-

The fuel filter for diesel engine plays

tip screw driver and reinstall the

an important role of separating water

bolt(2).

from fuel and accumulating the water

in its bottom.

5. Pump up and down(1) approxi-

mately 5 times.

If water accumulates in the fuel filter,

the warning light comes on when the

ignition switch is in the ON position.

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If this warning light turned

•

Use cloths when you extract air so

on, we recommend that the

that the fuel is not sprayed around.

system be serviced by an

•

Clean the fuel around the fuel filter

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

or the injection pump before start-

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ing the engine to prevent fire.

NOTICE

If you drive until you have no fuel left

•

Finally, check each part if the fuel is

or if you replace the fuel filter, be

leaking.

If the water accumulated in the fuel

sure to extract air from the fuel sys-

filter is not drained at proper times,

tem as it makes it difficult to start the

damages to the major parts such as

engine.

the fuel system can be caused by

water permeation in the fuel filter.

1. Pump up and down(1) approxi-

mately 50 times until the pump is

hard.

2. Extract air from the fuel filter by

removing the bolt(2) with a cross-

tip screw driver and reinstall the

bolt(2).

3. Pump up and down(1) approxi-

mately 15 times.

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AIR ClEANER

Filter replacement

Replace the filter according to the

Maintenance Schedule.

If the vehicle is operated in extreme-

ly dusty or sandy areas, replace the

element more often than the usual

recommended intervals.

(Refer to

“Maintenance under severe usage

conditions” in this chapter.)

NOTICE

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• Do not drive with the air cleaner

removed; this will result in exces-

2. Wipe the inside of the air cleaner.

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sive engine wear.

3. Replace the air cleaner filter.

You can clean the filter when inspect-

• When removing the air cleaner fil-

4. Lock the cover with the cover

ing the air cleaner element.

ter, be careful that dust or dirt does

attaching clips.

not enter the air intake, or damage

Clean the filter by using compressed

may result.

air.

• We recommend that you use parts

1. Loosen the air cleaner cover

for replacement from an authorized

attaching clips and open the cover.

HYUNDAI dealer.

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Maintenance

ClIMATE CONTROl AIR FIlTER (IF EquIPPEd)

Filter inspection

Filter replacement

If the vehicle is operated in the

severely air-polluted cities or on

dusty rough roads for a long period,

it should be inspected more fre-

quently and replaced earlier. When

you, the owner, replace the climate

control air filter, replace it performing

the following procedure, and be care-

ful to avoid damaging other compo-

nents.

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Replace the filter according to the

maintenance Schedule.

2. Push in both sides of the glove box

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as shown. This will ensure that the

1. Open the glove box.

glove box stopper pins will get

released from its holding location

allowing the glove box to hang.

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3. Remove the climate control air fil-

4. Replace the climate control air filter.

ter cover while pressing the lock

5. Reassemble in the reverse order

(1) on the both side of the cover.

of disassembly.

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When replacing the climate control

air filter install it properly. Otherwise,

the system may produce noise and the

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effectiveness of the filter may be

reduced.

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Maintenance

WIPER BlAdES

Blade inspection

Contamination of either the wind-

Blade replacement

shield or the wiper blades with for-

When the wipers no longer clean

eign matter can reduce the effective-

adequately, the blades may be worn

ness of the windshield wipers.

or cracked, and require replacement.

Common sources of contamination

are insects, tree sap, and hot wax

treatments used by some commer-

NOTICE

cial car washes. If the blades are not

To prevent damage to the wiper

wiping properly, clean both the win-

arms or other components, do not

dow and the blades with a good

attempt to move the wipers manual-

cleaner or mild detergent, and rinse

ly.

thoroughly with clean water.

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NOTICE

NOTICE

The use of a non-specified wiper

To prevent damage to the wiper

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blade could result in wiper malfunc-

blades, do not use gasoline,

tion and failure.

Commercial hot waxes

applied by

kerosene, paint thinner, or other sol-

automatic car washes

have been

vents on or near them.

known to make the windshield diffi-

cult to clean.

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Front windshield wiper blade

Rear window wiper blade

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1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the

1.Raise the wiper arm and rotate the

wiper blade assembly to expose

wiper blade assembly (1).

the plastic locking clip.

2.Pull out the wiper blade assembly.

NOTICE

Do not allow the wiper arm to fall

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against the windshield, since it may

chip or crack the windshield.

2. Compress the clip and slide the

blade assembly downward.

3. Lift it off the arm.

4. Install the blade assembly in the

reverse order of removal.

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Maintenance

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3.Install the new blade assembly by

inserting the center part into the

slot in the wiper arm until it clicks

into place.

4.Make sure the blade assembly is

installed firmly by trying to pull it

slightly.

To prevent damage to the wiper arms

or other components, we recom-

mend that the wiper blade be

replaced by an authorized HYUNDAI

dealer.

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BATTERY

For best battery service

NOTICE

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If the Electrolyte level is Low, Add

distilled

( demineralized

) water.

Never add sulfuric acid or other elec-

trolyte.

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Basically equipped battery is mainte-

•

Keep the battery securely mounted.

nance free type. If your vehicle is

•

Keep the battery top clean and dry.

equipped with the battery marked

•

Keep the terminals and connec-

with MIN and MAX on the side, you

tions clean, tight, and coated with

can check the electrolyte level. The

gasolineeum jelly or terminal

electrolyte level should be between

grease.

MIN and MAX. If the electrolyte level

is low, it needs to add distilled (dem-

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•

Rinse any spilled electrolyte from

ineralized) water (Never add sulfuric

the battery immediately with a

acid or other electrolyte).

solution of water and baking soda.

When refill, be careful not to splash

•

If the vehicle is not going to be

the battery and adjacent components.

used for an extended time, discon-

And do not overfill the battery cells. It

nect the cable from Negative termi-

can cause corrosion on other parts.

nal (-ve) of the Battery to prevent

After then ensure that tighten the cell

Discharge.

caps. We recommend that you contact

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Maintenance

WARNING

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If any electrolyte gets

An inappropriately dis-

Battery dangers

into your eyes, flush

posed battery can be

your eyes with clean

harmful to the environ-

Always read the follow-

water for at least 15 min-

ment and human health.

ing instructions careful-

utes and get immediate

Dispose the battery

ly when handling a bat-

medical attention. If

according to your local

tery.

electrolyte gets on your

law(s) or regulation.

Keep lighted cigarettes

skin, thoroughly wash

The battery contains

and all other flames or

the contacted area. If

lead. Do not dispose of it

sparks away from the

you feel a pain or a

after use. Please return

battery.

burning sensation, get

the battery to an author-

medical attention imme-

Hydrogen, a highly

ized HYUNDAI dealer to

diately.

combustible gas, is

be recycled.

always present in bat-

Wear eye protection

•

When lifting a plastic-cased bat-

tery cells and may

when charging or work-

tery, excessive pressure on the

explode if ignited.

ing near a battery.

case may cause battery acid to

Always provide ventila-

Keep batteries out of

leak, resulting in personal injury.

tion when working in an

the reach of children

Lift with a battery carrier or with

enclosed space.

because batteries con-

your hands on opposite corners.

tain highly corrosive

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SULFURIC ACID. Do

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not allow battery acid to

contact your skin, eyes,

clothing or paint finish.

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Battery capacity label

Battery recharging

• Never attempt to recharge the

battery when the battery cables

■ Example

Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,

are connected.

calcium-based battery.

• The electrical ignition system

• If the battery becomes discharged

works with high voltage. Never

in a short time (because, for exam-

touch these components with

ple, the headlights or interior lights

the engine running or the igni-

were left on while the vehicle was

tion switched on.

not in use), recharge it by slow

charging (trickle) for 10 hours.

Failure to follow the above warn-

ings can result in serious bodily

• If the battery gradually discharges

injury or death.

because of high electric load while

the vehicle is being used, recharge

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it at 20-30A for two hours.

❈ The actual battery label in the vehicle

NOTICE

may differ from the illustration.

Battery Replacing

If you connect unauthorized elec-

Replacing a Battery is required pre-

tronic devices to the battery, the bat-

1. MF45L-BCI : The HYUNDAI model

cautionary measures.

tery may be discharged. Never use

name of battery

We recommend that you consult an

unauthorized devices.

2. 12V : The nominal voltage

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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3. 45Ah(20HR) : The nominal capac-

ity (in Ampere hours)

4. 80RC

: The nominal reserve

capacity (in min.)

5. 410CCA : The cold-test current in

amperes by SAE

6. 328A

: The cold-test current in

amperes by EN

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Maintenance

Reset items

WARNING

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Items should be reset after the bat-

•

The negative battery cable must

When recharging the battery,

tery has been discharged or the bat-

be removed first and installed

observe the following precautions:

last when the battery is discon-

tery has been disconnected.

•

Before performing maintenance or

nected.

•

Auto up/down window

recharging the battery, turn off all

•

Disconnect the battery charger in

(See chapter 3)

accessories and stop the engine.

the following order.

•

Climate control system

(See chapter 3)

•

Do not allow cigarettes, sparks, or

1. Turn off the battery charger

flame near the battery.

main switch.

•

Audio (See chapter 3)

•

Wear eye protection when

2. Unhook the negative clamp

•

Clock (See chapter3)

checking the battery during

from the negative battery ter-

•

Trip computer (See chapter 3)

charging.

minal.

•

The battery must be removed

3. Unhook the positive clamp

from the vehicle and placed in

from the positive battery ter-

an area with good ventilation.

minal.

•

Watch the battery during charg-

ing, and stop or reduce the

charging rate if the battery cells

begin gassing (boiling) violently

or if the temperature of the elec-

trolyte of any cell exceeds 49°C

(120°F).

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TIRES ANd WhEElS

Tire care

■ Right Hand Drive

WARNING

For proper maintenance, safety, and

maximum fuel economy, you must

Tire underinflation

always maintain recommended tire

inflation pressures and stay within

Severe underinflation (70 kPa (10

psi) or more) can lead to severe

the load limits and weight distribution

recommended for your vehicle.

heat build-up, causing blowouts,

tread separation and other tire fail-

ures that can result in the loss of

Recommended cold tire inflation

vehicle control leading to severe

pressures

injury or death. This risk is much

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higher on hot days and when driv-

All tire pressures

(including the

■ Left Hand Drive

ing for

long

periods

at

high

spare) should be checked when the

speeds.

tires are cold. “Cold Tires” means the

vehicle has not been driven for at

least three hours or driven less than

1.6 km (one mile).

Recommended pressures must be

maintained for the best ride, top vehi-

cle handling, and minimum tire wear.

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For recommended inflation pressure,

refer to “Tire and wheels” in chapter

8.

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All specifications

(sizes

and pres-

sures) can be found on a label

attached to the vehicle.

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