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Hyundai Equus (2016 year). Instruction - part 23

Maintenance

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

No check, No service required

❑ Automatic transmission fluid *5

*5 : Use only the authorized automatic transmission fluid. (Refer to "Recommended lubricants and

capacities" in the chapter 8 or the label in the engine room.)

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Maintenance

MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS

The following maintenance procedures must be performed more frequently,

when driving under severe conditions. Refer to the below chart for the appro-

priate maintenance schedule.

R : Replace

I : Inspect, and, if necessary, clean, adjust, repair or replace.

MAINTENANCE

DRIVING

MAINTENANCE ITEM

OPERATION

INTERVALS

CONDITION

EVERY 3,750 MILES

A, B, C, D, E,

ENGINE OIL AND FILTER

(6,000 KM) OR 6 MONTHS

F, G, H, I, J, K

AIR CLEANER FILTER

MORE FREQUENTLY

C, E

SPARK PLUGS

MORE FREQUENTLY

A, B, H, I, K

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

EVERY 60,000 MILES

A, C, D, E, F,

FLUID

(96,000 KM)

G, H, I

FRONT BRAKE DISC/PADS,

MORE FREQUENTLY

C, D, G, H

CALIPERS

REAR BRAKE DISC/PADS

MORE FREQUENTLY

C, D, G, H

PARKING BRAKE

MORE FREQUENTLY

C, D, G, H

STEERING GEAR BOX,

LINKAGE & BOOTS/

C, D, E, F, G,

MORE FREQUENTLY

LOWER ARM BALL JOINT,

H, I

UPPER ARM BALL JOINT

EVERY 7,500 MILES

C, D, E, F, G,

DRIVE SHAFTS AND BOOTS

(12,000 KM) OR 6 MONTHS

H, I, J

EVERY 80,000 MILES

REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL

C, G, H, I, J

(128,000 KM)

CLIMATE CONTROL

AIR FILTER (FOR EVAPORA-

MORE FREQUENTLY

C, E

TOR AND BLOWER UNIT)

EVERY 7,500 MILES

PROPELLER SHAFT

C, E

(12,000 KM) OR 6 MONTHS

SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS

A - Repeatedly driving a short distance of less than 5 miles (8 km) at a normal temperature or of less

than 10 miles (16 km) at a freezing temperature

B - Extensively idling or slowly driving for a long distance

C - Driving on a rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread roads

D - Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are abundant or at a freezing temperature

E - Driving in sandy areas

F - Driving in the heavy traffic area at a temperature over 90°F (32°C)

G- Driving on a slope or a mountainous area

H - Towing a trailer, or using a camper or roof rack

I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial usages or vehicle towing

J - Driving at a speed over 106 mph (170 km/h)

K - Frequent stopping and starting

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Maintenance

EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS

Engine oil and filter

Air cleaner filter

The engine oil and filter should be

An authorized HYUNDAI air cleaner

changed at the interval, as specified

filter is recommended.

in the maintenance schedule. After

driving in severe conditions, you

Spark plugs

should more frequently change oil

and filters.

Make sure to install new spark plugs

of the correct heat range.

Drive belts

Cooling system

Inspect all belts for any cut, crack,

excessive wear-out, or oil saturation.

Check the cooling system compo-

If necessary, replace it.

nents, such as radiator, coolant

reservoir, hoses and connections, for

any leakage and damage. If neces-

Fuel filter

sary, replace any damaged parts.

A clogged filter may limit the acceler-

ating function, damage the emission

Coolant

system and cause other problems,

such as hard starting. When an

The coolant should be changed at

excessive amount of foreign sub-

the interval, as specified in the main-

stances accumulate in the fuel tank,

tenance schedule.

you should more frequently replace

the filter. After installing a new filter,

Automatic transmission fluid

run the engine for several minutes,

and check for any leakage from the

You do not need to check the auto-

connections. Fuel filters should be

matic transmission fluid, when driv-

installed by an authorized EQUUS

ing under normal conditions.

dealer.

However, after driving in severe con-

ditions, the fluid should be changed

by an authorized EQUUS dealer in

Fuel lines, fuel hoses and con-

accordance with the maintenance

nections

schedule, as specified in the begin-

Check the fuel lines, fuel hoses and

ning of this chapter.

connections for any leakage and

damage. Immediately have an

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authorized EQUUS dealer replace

The original color of the automatic

any damaged or leaking parts.

transmission fluid is red. However, as

you drive the vehicle, the color will

Vapor hose and fuel filler cap

become darker. This is normal, and

you do not need to change the fluid

Check the fuel lines, fuel hoses and

due to the changed color.

connections for any leakage and

damage. Immediately have an

authorized EQUUS dealer replace

any damaged or leaking parts.

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Maintenance

NOTICE

Suspension mounting bolts

Check the suspension connections

The use of an unauthorized fluid

for any looseness or damage. If nec-

may result in transmission mal-

essary, retighten the bolt to the spec-

function and failure. Use only the

ified torque.

authorized automatic transmis-

sion fluid. (Refer to “Recommended

lubricants and capacities” in the

Steering gear box, linkage &

chapter 8.)

boots/lower arm ball joint

After stopping the vehicle and turn-

Brake hoses and lines

ing off the engine, confirm the steer-

ing locking (tightening).

Confirm the proper installation, and

check for any frictions, cracks, dete-

Check the bends for any linkage or

rioration and leakage. If necessary,

damage. Check the dust boots and

immediately replace any deteriorated

ball joints for any deterioration,

or damaged parts.

cracks, or damage. If necessary,

replace the damaged parts.

Brake fluid

Power steering pump, belt and

Check the brake fluid level. The level

hoses

should be between “MIN” and “MAX”

marks on the reservoir. Use only the

Check the power steering pump and

hydraulic brake fluid, which meet the

hoses for any leakage or damage. If

requirements of the DOT3/DOT4

necessary, immediately replace any

specifications.

damaged or leaking parts. Inspect

the power steering belt (or drive belt)

for any cuts, cracks, excessive wear-

Brake discs, pads, calipers

out, oil saturation or looseness. If

and rotors

necessary, replace or adjust the

Check the pads and the disc for any

damaged part.

excessive wear-out, and inspect

calipers for any fluid leakage.

Drive shafts and boots

Check the drive shafts, boots and

Exhaust pipe and muffler

clamps for any cracks, deterioration,

Inspect the exhaust pipes, muffler

or damage. If necessary, replace or

and hangers for any cracks, deterio-

grease the damaged part.

rations, or damages. Start the

engine, and listen carefully for any

Air conditioning refrigerant

gas leaking noise. If necessary, tight-

en connections or replace the dam-

Check the air conditioning lines and

aged parts.

connections for any leakage or dam-

age.

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Maintenance

ENGINE OIL

Checking the engine oil level

NOTICE

• Do not overfill the engine oil.

This may damage the engine.

• Do not spill out the engine oil,

while adding or changing it. If

you spill out the engine oil in the

engine compartment, immedi-

ately wipe it off.

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1. Be sure the vehicle is on level

ground.

2. Start the engine and allow it to

reach a normal operating temper-

ature.

3. Turn the engine off and wait for the

oil fluctuation to stabilize in the oil

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pan (approximately 5 minutes).

4. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean,

When it is near to or at L, add the

and re-insert it fully.

engine oil to bring it up to F. Do not

overfill it.

WARNING

Use a funnel to prevent oil spillage

- Radiator hose

over the engine components.

Do not touch the radiator hose

while checking or adding the

Use only the authorized engine oil.

engine oil. This may burn your

(Refer to “Recommended lubricants

skin.

and capacities” in the chapter 8.)

5. Pull the dipstick out again and

check the level. The level should

be between F and L.

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Maintenance

Changing the engine oil and

CALIFORNIA PROPOSI-

filter

TION 65 WARNING

Engine oil contains chemicals

known to the State of California

to cause cancer, birth defects

and reproductive harm. Used

engine oil may cause irritation

or cancer of the skin if left in

contact with the skin for pro-

longed periods of time. Always

protect your skin by washing

your hands thoroughly with

soap and warm water as soon

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as possible after handling used

oil.

Have engine oil and filter changed by

an authorized EQUUS dealer in

accordance with the Maintenance

Schedule, as specified in the begin-

ning of this chapter.

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Maintenance

ENGINE COOLANT

The high-pressure cooling system

(Continued)

has a reservoir filled with the year-

• Even when the engine is not

round antifreeze coolant. The reser-

voir is already filled at the factory.

operating, but when the

engine and radiator are hot,

Check the antifreeze protection and

do not remove the radiator

coolant level at least once a year, at

cap or the drain the plug. Hot

the beginning of the winter season,

coolant and steam may blow

and before traveling to a colder

out under pressure, causing a

region.

serious injury.

Checking the coolant level

WARNING

The electric motor (of

Removing the radia-

the cooling fan) is

tor cap

controlled by the

engine coolant tem-

perature, refrigerant

pressure and driving speed. It

•

Never attempt to remove the

may operate, even when the

radiator cap while the engine

engine is not running. Use

is running, or when the engine

extreme caution, when working

is hot. This may damage the

near the cooling fan blades. So,

cooling system and the

you are not injured by the fan-

engine, resulting in a serious

blade rotation. As the engine

personal injury due to the hot

coolant temperature decreases,

coolant or steam.

the electric motor will automati-

•

Turn the engine off and wait

cally turn off. This is a normal.

until it cools down. Use

When your vehicle is equipped

extreme care when removing

with GDI, the electric motor (of

the radiator cap. Wrap a thick

the cooling fan) may operate

towel around it, and slowly turn

until the negative battery cable

it in a counterclockwise direc-

is disconnected.

tion to the first stop. Step back

while the pressure is released

from the cooling system.

When you are sure all the pres-

sure is released, press down

on the cap over a thick towel,

and turn it in a counterclock-

wise direction to remove it.

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Maintenance

• Do not use the solution of which

the antifreeze portion is above

60% or below

35%. This may

reduce the solution effects.

• Mix the water and antifreeze in the

half-and-half ratio. This solution will

work in most situations.

For the proper mixture ratio, refer to

the following table.

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Check all the cooling system hoses

Mixture Percentage (volume)

Ambient

and heater hoses. If necessary,

Temperature

replace any swollen or deteriorated

Antifreeze

Water

one.

The coolant level should

5°F (-15°C)

be between F and L marks

-13°F (-25°C)

on the coolant reservoir,

when the engine is cool.

-31°F (-35°C)

-49°F (-45°C)

When the coolant level is low, add

distilled

(deionized) water. Bring up

the level to F, but do not overfill.

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When frequent additions are

The half-and-half ratio solution of

required, have an authorized

water and antifreeze is effective at a

EQUUS dealer inspect your cooling

temperature of

-31°F

(-35°C) and

system.

higher.

Recommended engine coolant

• When adding coolant, use the

deionized water, distilled water or

soft water. Never add hard water in

the coolant. An improper coolant

mixture may result in serious mal-

function or engine damage.

• The engine parts are made of alu-

minum and must be protected by

an ethyleneglycol-based coolant

from any corrosion and freezing.

• DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol

coolant, nor mix them with the

authorized coolant.

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Maintenance

Changing the coolant

Have coolant changed by an author-

ized EQUUS dealer in accordance

with the Maintenance Schedule, as

specified in the beginning of this

chapter.

NOTICE

Cover a thick cloth around the

radiator cap, before refilling the

coolant, in order to prevent the

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coolant spillage over the engine

parts, such as the generator.

WARNING

Radiator cap

WARNING

- Coolant

• Do not fill the radiator coolant

or antifreeze in the washer

Do not remove the radiator cap,

fluid reservoir.

when the engine and radiator

• Radiator coolant may obscure

are hot. Hot coolant and steam

your visibility, when sprayed

may blow out under pressure

on the windshield. This may

and burn your skin, causing a

cause loss of vehicle control,

serious injury.

or damage the paint and body

trim.

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Maintenance

BRAKE FLUID

Checking the brake fluid level

WARNING

- Loss of brake fluid

When the brake system

requires frequent fluid addition,

the vehicle should be inspected

by an authorized EQUUS dealer.

WARNING

- Brake fluid

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When changing and adding

Check the fluid level in the reservoir

brake fluid, pay special atten-

on a regular basis. The fluid level

tion to it. Before washing your

should be between MAX and MIN

hands, do not touch your eyes.

marks on the reservoir.

When the brake fluid should

Before opening the reservoir cap to

come in contact with your eyes,

immediately wash them with

add brake fluid, clean the area

around the reservoir cap to prevent

fresh tap water. Immediately

have your eyes examined by a

brake fluid from being contaminated.

doctor.

When the level is low, add fluid near

to the MAX level. The level decreas-

es, as the vehicle drives. This is a

NOTICE

normal, associated with the wear-out

of the brake linings. When the fluid

Do not spill the brake fluid over

the body paint. This may damage

level is excessively low, have the

brake system checked by an author-

the paint. The brake fluid, which is

exposed in the air for an extended

ized EQUUS dealer.

period of time, should not be

used, as its quality cannot be

Use only the authorized brake fluid.

guaranteed. It should be disposed

(Refer to “Recommended lubricants

in a proper manner. Do not add

or capacities” in the chapter 8.)

unauthorized fluid. A few drops of

mineral-based oil, such as engine

oil, in your brake system may

Never mix different types of fluid.

damage brake system parts.

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Maintenance

POWER STEERING FLUID

Checking the power steering

NOTICE

fluid level

• To avoid damage to the power

steering pump, do not operate

the vehicle for a prolonged peri-

od of time, when the power

steering fluid level is low.

• Never start the engine when the

reservoir tank is empty.

• Pay special attention while

adding the fluid. So, any dirt

does not get into the tank.

• Low level of the fluid may

increase the steering effort and

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noise from the power steering

Check the fluid level in the power

system.

steering reservoir on a regular basis,

• The use of the unauthorized

after parking on a level ground. The

fluid may reduce the effects of

fluid level should be between MAX

the power steering system and

and MIN marks on the gauge at a

damage it.

normal temperature.

Before adding power steering fluid,

Use only the authorized power steer-

clean the area around the reservoir

ing fluid. (Refer to "Recommended

cap to prevent power steering fluid

lubricants or capacities" in the chap-

contamination.

ter 8.)

When the level is low, add the fluid

near to the MAX level.

Checking the power steering

When the power steering system

hose

requires frequent fluid addition, have

the vehicle inspected by an author-

Check the connections for any oil

ized EQUUS dealer.

leakage, damages and twists, before

driving.

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Maintenance

WASHER FLUID

Checking the washer fluid

(Continued)

level

• The washer fluid contain

some amounts of alcohol.

Thus, it is flammable under

certain circumstances. Keep

the washer fluid or the reser-

voir away from any sparks or

flames. This may damage the

vehicle, or injure the occu-

pants.

• The washer fluid is poisonous

to humans and animals. Do

not drink and avoid contact-

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ing with the washer fluid. This

may cause a serious injury or

The washer fluid reservoir is trans-

death.

parent, so that you can visually

check the washer fluid level.

If necessary, add the washer fluid.

Plain water may be used, when the

washer fluid is unavailable. However,

you may add antifreezing solvents to

the fluid to prevent it from freezing,

before driving at a cold temperature.

WARNING

- Coolant

• Do not add the radiator

coolant or the antifreeze in

the washer fluid reservoir.

• The radiator coolant severely

obscures your visibility, when

sprayed on the windshield.

This may cause loss of vehi-

cle control, or damage the

paint and body trim.

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Maintenance

AIR CLEANER

Filter replacement

Main air cleaner

■ Main air cleaner

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■ Chamber air cleaner

1. Press the top of the fastener to

remove the cover.

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It must be replaced, if necessary,

and should not be washed.

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After checking the air cleaner ele-

2. Loosen the clips and open the

ment, clean the filter.

cover.

Clean the filter by blowing the com-

3. Clean the inside of the air cleaner.

pressed air.

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Maintenance

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4. Replace the air cleaner filter.

2. Pull up the locking tab

(1) and

5. Lock the cover with clips.

replace the air cleaner filter.

3. Lock the cover with the clips.

Chamber air cleaner

Replace the filter in accordance with

the Maintenance Schedule.

When the vehicle drives in extremely

dusty or sandy areas, replace the fil-

ter more often than the recommend-

ed interval. (Refer to “Maintenance

under severe usage conditions” in

this chapter.)

NOTICE

• Do not drive without the air

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cleaner filter. This may exces-

1. Loosen the clips and open the

sively wear out the engine.

cover.

• When replacing the air cleaner

filter, be careful that dust or dirt

does not enter the air intake.

Otherwise, this may damage the

vehicle.

• Use only an authorized

HYUNDAI genuine part. Use of

unauthorized parts may damage

the air flow sensor.

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Maintenance

CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER

Filter inspection

The climate control air filter should

be replaced every

15,000 miles

(24,000 km). When the vehicle drives

in severely air-polluted cities or on

dusty rough roads for a long period

of time, more frequent filter inspec-

tion and replacement should be

done. When replacing the climate

control air filter, follow the proce-

dures, and be careful not to damage

other components.

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3. Remove the climate control air fil-

ter case by pulling out the both

Filter replacement

sides.

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1. Open the glove box, and remove

4. Replace the climate control air fil-

the stoppers on both sides of the

ter.

glove box to partially loosen it from

the hinges.

5. Reassemble the parts in the

reverse order.

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Install a new climate control air filter

in the correct direction with the arrow

symbol (↓) facing downwards.

Otherwise, the climate control effects

may decrease, possibly with a noise.

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2. Remove the cylinder in the left

side of the glove box.

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Maintenance

WIPER BLADES

Blade inspection

Blade replacement

When the wipers no longer ade-

quately clean, the blades may be

worn out or cracked. Then, replace-

ment is required.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the wiper

arms or other components, do not

attempt to manually move the

wipers.

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NOTICE

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The use of a non-specified wiper

blade could result in wiper mal-

Hot wax in market may be used in

function and failure.

automatic car washes. However, it is

known to make it difficult to clean the

windshield.

Front windshield wiper blade

Contamination of either the wind-

shield or the wiper blades with for-

eign substances may undermine the

effects of the windshield wipers.

Common contamination sources are

insects, tree sap, and hot wax treat-

ments used in some car washes.

When the blades do not properly

wipe off, clean the window and

blades with a good-quality cleaner or

mild detergent. Then, thoroughly

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wash them with clean water.

For your convenience, move the

windshield wiper blades as illustrat-

NOTICE

ed.

Do not use gasolines, kerosene,

Turn off the engine.

paint thinner, or other solvents on

Fully raise the wipers by setting the

or near the wiper blades to pre-

wiper lever in the single wiping

vent damage.

(MIST) position less than

20 sec-

onds.

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Maintenance

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Type A

3. Install the new blade assembly in

1. Raise the wiper arm.

the reverse order.

4. Put the wiper arm back in place on

NOTICE

the windshield.

5. Turn on the ignition switch.

Be careful that the wiper arm does

6. Check the wiper operation, and

not fall against the windshield. It

may chip off or crack the wind-

then turn it off.

shield.

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Type B

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1. Raise the wiper arm.

2. Open the cover of the blade. Press

the clip behind the wiper arm and

NOTICE

remove the blade assembly down-

Be careful that the wiper arm does

ward.

not fall against the windshield. It

may chip off or crack the wind-

shield.

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