Hyundai Equus (2016 year). Instruction

Maintenance

MAINTENANCE SERVICES

You should give the utmost care and

Owner’s responsibility

attention to prevention of a vehicle

Information

damage as well as a personal injury,

Maintenance Service and Record

while maintaining or inspecting your

Retention are the owner's responsibil-

vehicle.

ity.

When you have any doubts concern-

ing the inspection or the vehicle

service, we strongly recommend that

You should keep the records of your

you have an authorized EQUUS

proper maintenance history in accor-

dealer inspect or maintain your vehi-

dance with the maintenance service

cle. An authorized EQUUS dealer

schedule on the following pages. You

has factory-trained technicians and

need to refer to the maintenance

authorized HYUNDAI parts to prop-

schedule information of the following

erly maintain your vehicle. For the

pages in order to satisfy the warran-

quality advices and services, contact

ty requirements of your vehicle.

an authorized EQUUS dealer.

You can find more warranty informa-

Inadequate, incomplete or insuffi-

tion in the Owner’s Handbook &

cient vehicle maintenance may result

Warranty Information booklet.

in operational problems of your vehi-

Your vehicle warranty does not cover

cle, possibly leading to a vehicle

the repair expenses, incurred by your

damage, an accident, or a personal

improper or insufficient maintenance.

injury.

We recommend having your vehicle

maintained and repaired by an

authorized EQUUS dealer.

An authorized EQUUS dealer meets

HYUNDAI’s high service quality stan-

dards and receives technical support

from HYUNDAI in order to provide

you with a high level of services.

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Maintenance

Owner's maintenance precau-

WARNING

tions

Improper or incomplete maintenance

- Vehicle maintenance

may lead to a vehicle problem. This

• Vehicle maintenance may be

section is to instruct only the simple

dangerous procedures. You

maintenance procedures that are

may be seriously injured

easy to perform.

while performing some main-

As written above, complex mainte-

tenance procedures. When

nance procedures must be done only

you do not have sufficient

by an authorized EQUUS dealer with

maintenance knowledge and

special tools.

experience, or you are not

equipped with the proper

Information

tools, have those done by an

authorized EQUUS dealer.

Improper vehicle maintenance may

affect your warranty coverage, even

• Maintenance, with the hood

opened and with the engine

before the warranty expires. For more

information, refer to the separate

running, is dangerous. It

becomes even more danger-

Owner’s Handbook & Warranty

Information booklet. When you are

ous, when you wear jewelry or

loose clothes. Those items

unsure about any services or mainte-

nance procedures, contact an author-

may become entangled in

moving parts and result in a

ized EQUUS dealer.

injury.

Therefore, when you must run

the engine and open the hood,

you must take off all jewelry

(i.e. rings, bracelets, watches

and necklaces), ties, scarves,

and loose clothes before

approaching the engine or

cooling fans.

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Maintenance

OWNER'S MAINTENANCE

The following lists are about the vehi-

While driving:

cle inspection and maintenance that

• Check for any changes in the

should be performed by the owner or

exhaust sounds or the smells.

an authorized EQUUS dealer, as

• Check for any steering wheel vibra-

indicated. This will ensure your safety

tion. Check whether you feel more

and dependable driving.

tightness or looseness of the steer-

Any adverse conditions should imme-

ing wheel.

diately be checked by your EQUUS

• Check for any slight tilting, or

dealer.

“pulls” to one side, while driving on

These Owner Maintenance Checklists

a flat surface.

are mostly uncovered by your vehicle

• Check for any unusual sounds, tilt-

warranties. Thus, you may charges

ing, a braking distance, or “hard-to-

you for expenses of labor, parts or

push” brake pedal while stopping.

lubricants.

• Check the transmission fluid level

upon experiencing a skid or a sud-

Owner's maintenance sched-

den transmission gear change.

ule

• Check the P(Park) function of the

While refueling:

auto transmission.

• Check the engine oil level.

• Check the parking brake.

• Check coolant level in coolant

• Check for any fluid leak

(water

reservoir.

dripping from the A/C while or after

the normal driving).

• Check the windshield washer fluid

level.

• Check for any low or under-inflated

At least once a month:

tires.

• Check the coolant level in the

engine coolant reservoir.

WARNING

• Check the operation of all exterior

lights, such as the stoplights, turn

Carefully check your engine

signals and hazard warning flash-

coolant level, when the engine

ers.

is hot. The hot coolant or steam

• Check the inflation pressures of all

may blow out under pressure.

tires including the spare.

This may cause a skin burn or

other serious injuries.

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Maintenance

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE

At least twice a year (i.e., every

SERVICE

spring and fall):

Follow the Normal Maintenance

• Check for any leaks or damages

Schedule, unless you drive under one

from the hoses of the radiator,

of the following conditions. Follow the

heater and A/C.

Maintenance Under Severe Usage

Conditions, when you drive under one

• Check windshield washer spray

of the following conditions.

and wiper operation. Clean wiper

blades with a clean cloth with

• Repeated short distance driving.

washer fluid.

• Driving in dust or on sand.

• Check the headlamp alignment.

• Extensive use of brakes.

• Check the muffler, exhaust pipes,

• Driving in areas where salt or other

shields and clamps.

corrosive materials are abundant.

• Check the tight fastening and func-

• Driving on rough or muddy roads.

tions of the lap/shoulder belts.

• Driving in mountainous areas.

• Check for any tire worn-out and

• Idling or low-speed driving for an

wheel lug nut looseness.

extended period of time.

• Driving in extremely cold or humid

At least once a year:

weathers for a prolonged period of

• Clean the vehicle body and door

time.

drain holes.

•

50%-or-more driving in the heavy

• Lubricate the door/hood hinges.

traffic area at a hot temperature

above 90°F (32°C).

• Lubricate the door/hood locks and

latches.

• Lubricate the door rubber weather

When you drive under one of the

strips.

above conditions, you should more

frequently inspect, replace or refill

• Check the A/C system.

than

the

following

Normal

• Check the power steering fluid

Maintenance Schedule. After driving

level.

over 120 months or 150,000 miles

• Check the automatic transmission

(240,000 km), keep following the list-

linkage and controls, and lubricate

ed maintenance schedules.

them.

• Clean the battery and terminals.

• Check the brake fluid level.

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Maintenance

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

The following maintenance procedures must be performed for good emission

control and performance.

Keep the records of all vehicle emission-system maintenance histories to pro-

tect your warranty. Between the driving mileage and period, follow the main-

tenance procedures in accordance with whichever occurs first.

7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months

❑ Rotate tires

❑ Inspect air cleaner filter

❑ Inspect vacuum hose

❑ Inspect power steering fluid

❑ Replace engine oil and filter (7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)

❑ Add fuel additives *1 (7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)

15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months

❑ Rotate tires

❑ Inspect air cleaner filter

❑ Inspect vacuum hose

❑ Inspect A/C refrigerant

❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines

❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots

❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler

❑ Inspect front brake disc/pad, calipers

❑ Inspect propeller shaft

❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pad

❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball joint

❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts

❑ Inspect power steering fluid

❑ Inspect EHPS (Electronic Hydraulic Power Steering) motor pump and hoses

❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)

❑ Replace engine oil and filter (15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)

❑ Add fuel additives *1 (15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)

*1 :When the TOP-TIER Detergent Gasoline is unavailable, adding one bottle of additives is rec-

ommended. Additives are available from your authorized EQUUS dealer along with informa-

tion on how to use them. Do not mix it with other additives.

❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.

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Maintenance

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

22,500 miles (36,000 km) or 18 months

❑ Rotate tires

❑ Inspect air cleaner filter

❑ Inspect vacuum hose

❑ Inspect power steering fluid

❑ Replace engine oil and filter (22,500 miles (36,000 km) or 36 months)

❑ Add fuel additives *1 (22,500 miles (36,000 km) or 36 months)

30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months

❑ Rotate tires

❑ Inspect vacuum hose

❑ Inspect A/C refrigerant

❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines

❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots

❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler

❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers

❑ Inspect propeller shaft

❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads

❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball joint

❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts

❑ Inspect brake fluid

❑ Inspect fuel filter *2

❑ Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections

❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter *2

❑ Inspect parking brake

❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap, fuel tank

❑ Inspect power steering fluid

❑ Inspect EHPS (Electronic Hydraulic Power Steering) motor pump and hoses

❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)

❑ Replace air cleaner filter

❑ Replace engine oil and filter (30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 48 months)

❑ Add fuel additives *1 (30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 48 months)

*1 : When the TOP-TIER Detergent Gasoline is unavailable, adding one bottle of additives is rec-

ommended. Additives are available from your authorized EQUUS dealer along with informa-

tion on how to use them. Do not mix it with other additives.

*2 : Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free. However, regular

inspection is still recommended, because the maintenance schedule depends on the fuel

quality. When there are critical safety problems, such as fuel flow blocking, overflowing, power

loss, and hard starting, immediately replace the fuel filter regardless of maintenance sched-

ule, and consult an authorized EQUUS dealer for further information.

❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.

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Maintenance

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

37,500 miles (60,000 km) or 30 months

❑ Rotate tires

❑ Inspect air cleaner filter

❑ Inspect vacuum hose

❑ Inspect rear differential oil *3 (40,000 miles (64,000 km) or 48 months)

❑ Inspect power steering fluid

❑ Replace engine oil and filter (37,500 miles (60,000 km) or 60 months)

❑ Add fuel additives *1 (37,500 miles (60,000 km) or 60 months)

45,000 miles (72,000 km) or 36 months

❑ Rotate tires

❑ Inspect air cleaner filter

❑ Inspect vacuum hose

❑ Inspect A/C refrigerant

❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines

❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots

❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler

❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers

❑ Inspect propeller shaft

❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads

❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball joint

❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts

❑ Inspect power steering fluid

❑ Inspect EHPS (Electronic Hydraulic Power Steering) motor pump and hoses

❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)

❑ Replace engine oil and filter (45,000 miles (72,000 km) or 72 months)

❑ Add fuel additives *1 (45,000 miles (72,000 km) or 72 months)

*1 :When the TOP-TIER Detergent Gasoline is unavailable, adding one bottle of additives is rec-

ommended. Additives are available from your authorized EQUUS dealer along with informa-

tion on how to use them. Do not mix it with other additives.

*3 : Rear differential oil should be refilled, when the rear differential is submerged in water.

❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.

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Maintenance

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

52,500 miles (84,000 km) or 42 months

❑ Rotate tires

❑ Inspect air cleaner filter

❑ Inspect vacuum hose

❑ Inspect power steering fluid

❑ Replace engine oil and filter (52,500 miles (84,000 km) or 84 months)

❑ Add fuel additives *1 (52,500 miles (84,000 km) or 84 months)

60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months

❑ Rotate tires

❑ Inspect vacuum hose

❑ Inspect A/C refrigerant

❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines

❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots

❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler

❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers

❑ Inspect propeller shaft

❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads

❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball joint

❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts

❑ Inspect brake fluid

❑ Inspect fuel filter *2

❑ Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections

❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter *2

❑ Inspect parking brake

❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap, fuel tank

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