Hyundai H-100 Truck (2012 year). Instruction

6 DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE

CHANGING THE OIL AND

FILTER

Engine oil is used to lubricate pis-

G040A03HR-GAT

The engine oil and filter should be

tons, piston rings and cylinders.

2.6 N/A

changed at those intervals specified in

A thin film of oil is left on the cylinder

Oil filler cap

the maintenance schedule in Section 5.

wall when a piston moves down-

If the car is being driven in severe

wards in the cylinder. High negative

conditions, more frequent oil and filter

pressure generated during engine

changes are required.

operation sucks some of the oil into

the combustion chamber.

The procedure for changing the oil and

This oil with some oil of the cylinder

filter is as follows:

wall is burned by the high tempera-

ture combustion gases during the

1. Park the car on level ground and set

combustion process.

Oil filter

the parking brake. Start the engine

The engine oil consumption is

and let it warm up until the needle on

Drain plug

G040A01HR

strongly effected by the viscosity

the coolant temperature gauge moves

and quality of oil, engine rpm and

2.5 TCI

above the lowest mark. Turn the

driving condition etc. The engine oil

engine off and place the gear selec-

Oil filler cap

is more consumed under severe

tor lever in reverse gear.

driving conditions such as high

2. Lift up the front passenger's seat

speeds and frequent acceleration

Oil filter

(Refer to "To Inspect the Engine

and deceleration than normal driv-

Compartment Under the Front

ing condition.

Passenger's Seat" on page 1-13.)

and remove the engine oil filler cap.

3. Slide underneath the car and loosen

the drain plug by turning it counter-

clockwise with a wrench of the proper

size. Be sure that a drain pan is in

Drain plug

HHR5006

position to catch the oil as it drains

out, then remove the drain plug.

DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE

7. Remove the engine oil level dipstick.

9. Start the engine and check to be

8. Refill the crankcase with the recom-

sure no oil is leaking from the drain

WARNING:

mended engine oil slowly. Refer to

plug or oil filter.

Be very careful when draining the

the specification in chapter 9 for

10.Shut off the engine and recheck the

engine oil as it may be hot enough to

engine oil capacity.

oil level.

burn you!

NOTE:

4. When the oil has stopped draining,

Always dispose of used engine oil in

CAUTION:

replace the drain plug using a new

an environmentally acceptable man-

o Slowly pour the recommended oil

gasket and retighten by turning it

ner. It is suggested that it be placed

by using a funnel. Do not overfill

clockwise.

in a sealed container and taken to a

not to damage the engine.

service station for reclamation. Do

Tightening torque : 3.5 ~ 4.5 kgf.m

o Do not spill engine oil, when add-

not pour the oil on the ground or put

ing or changing engine oil. If you

5. Remove the oil filter by turning it

it into the household trash.

drop the engine oil on the engine

counterclockwise with a oil filter

room, wipe it off immediately.

wrench of the proper size. A certain

amount of oil will come out when you

remove the filter. So be sure to have

WARNING:

your drain pan in place underneath

Used motor oil may cause irritation

it.

or cancer of the skin if left in contact

6. Install a new oil filter in accordance

with the skin for prolonged periods

with the instructions on the carton or

of time. Wash your hands thoroughly

on the filter itself. Do not over-tighten.

with soap and warm water as soon as

possible after handling used oil.

Tightening torque: 2.3 ~ 2.5 kgf.m

Be sure that the mounting surface

on the engine is clean and that the

old gasket is removed completely.

Lubricate the new gasket on the

filter with clean engine oil before

installation.

6 DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE

CHECKING AND CHANGING

THE ENGINE COOLANT

G050A01A-AAT

G050B01A-AAT

o Even if the engine is not operat-

Recommended Engine Coolant

ing, do not remove the radiator

Use a high quality ethylene-glycol cool-

WARNING:

cap or the drain plug while the

ant in a 50/50 mix with water. The

Removing radiator cap

engine and radiator are hot. Hot

engine coolant should be compatible

coolant and steam may still blow

with aluminum engine parts. Additional

out under pressure, causing seri-

corrosion inhibitors or additives should

ous injury.

not be used. The cooling system must

o Never attempt to remove the radia-

be maintained with the correct con-

tor cap while the engine is operat-

centration and type of engine coolant

ing or hot. Doing so might lead to

to prevent freezing and corrosion.

cooling system and engine dam-

Never allow the concentration of anti-

age and could result in serious

freeze to exceed the 60% level or go

personal injury from escaping hot

below the 35% level, or damage to the

coolant or steam.

cooling system may result. For proper

o Turn the engine off and wait until

concentration when adding or replacing

it cools down. Use extreme care

the engine coolant, refer to the following

when removing the radiator cap.

table.

Wrap a thick towel around it, and

turn it counterclockwise slowly to

Engine coolant

Ambient

the first stop. Step back while the

concentration

pressure is released from the cool-

temperature

Antifreeze

ing system. When you are sure all

°C ( °F)

Water

the pressure has been released,

solution

press down on the cap, using a

-15 (5)

35%

65%

thick towel, and continue turning

counterclockwise to remove it.

-25 (-13)

40%

60%

-35 (-31)

50%

-45 (-49)

60%

40%

DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE

G050C01A-GAT

G050D01HR-GAT

To Check the Coolant Level

To Change the Coolant

The coolant should be changed at

those intervals specified in the vehicle

maintenance schedule in Section 5.

CAUTION:

Engine coolant can damage the fin-

ish of your car. If you spill engine

coolant on the car, wash it off thor-

G050D01HR

oughly with clean water.

2. Turn the radiator cap counterclock-

HHR4010

wise without pressing down on it,

The coolant level can be seen on the

1. Park the car on level ground, set the

until it stops. This relieves any pres-

side of the plastic coolant reservoir.

parking brake and lift up the front

sure remaining in the cooling sys-

The level of the coolant should be

passenger's seat. (Refer to "To in-

tem. And remove the radiator cap by

between the "L" and "F" lines on the

spect the Engine Compartment Un-

pushing down and turning counter-

reservoir when the engine is cold. If the

der the Front Passenger's Seat" on

clockwise.

level is below the "L" mark, add engine

page 1-13).

coolant to bring it up between "L" and

"F". If the level is low, inspect for

coolant leaks and recheck the fluid

level frequently. If the level drops again,

visit your Hyundai dealer for an inspec-

tion and diagnosis of the reason.

6 DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE

WARNING:

Do not remove the radia-

The electric motor (cool-

tor cap when the engine

ing fan) is controlled by

and radiator are hot.

engine coolant tempera-

Scalding hot coolant and

ture, refrigerant pressure

steam may blow out un-

and vehicle speed. It may some-

der pressure causing se-

times operate even when the engine

rious injury.

is not running. Use extreme caution

when working near the blades of the

G050D02HR

3. Be sure your drain receptacle is in

cooling fan so that you are not in-

6. Start the engine, top off the radiator

place. Open the drain cock on the

jured by a rotating fan blades. As the

with water, open the hood and then

radiator. Allow all the engine coolant

engine coolant temperature de-

add engine coolant to the reservoir

to drain from the cooling system,

creases, the electric motor will auto-

until the level is between "L" and "F".

then securely close the drain cock.

matically shut off. This is a normal

7. Replace the radiator and reservoir

4. Check Section 9 for the capacity of

condition.

caps and check to be sure the drain

the cooling system in your car. Then,

cocks are fully closed and not leak-

following the manufacturer's direc-

ing.

tions on the engine coolant contain-

er, add the appropriate quantity of

coolant to the radiator.

5. Fill the radiator with clean demineral-

ized or distilled water. Continue to

add clean demineralized or distilled

water in small quantities until the

fluid level stays up in the radiator

neck.

DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE

CHANGING THE AIR

WINDSHIELD WIPER

CLEANER FILTER

BLADES

G070A01HR-GAT

G080A02A-AAT

CAUTION:

o Operating your vehicle without a

proper air filter in place can result

in excessive engine wear.

o When removing the air cleaner

filter, be careful that dust or dirt

does not enter the air intake. These

may result in damage to the air

cleaner filter.

HHR5013

G080A01HR

The air cleaner filter is located in front of

The wiper blades should be carefully

the front tire on the right side.

inspected from time to time and cleaned

The replacement of air cleaner filter is

to remove accumulations of road film or

performed in the following manner.

other debris. To clean the wiper blades

and arms, use a clean sponge or cloth

1. Unsnap the clips around the cover.

with a mild soap or detergent and water.

2. When this is done, the cover can be

If the wipers continue to streak or smear

taken off, the old filter removed and

the glass, replace them with Genuine

the new filter put in its place.

Hyundai Replacement parts or their

equivalent.

Genuine Hyundai replacement parts are

recommended.

6 DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE

G080B01HR-GAT

Replacing the Wiper Blades

CAUTION:

To replace the wiper blades, raise the

o Do not operate the wipers on dry

wiper to the vertical.

glass. This can result in more

rapid wear of the wiper blades and

To remove the wiper blade

may scratch the glass.

o Keep the blade rubber out of con-

tact with petroleum products such

as engine oil, gasoline, etc.

HHR5049

2. Raise the wiper blade lightly and pull

up it.

To install the wiper blade

(1)

HHR5048

1. Push down the wiper blade with the

locking clip (1) pressed to detach it

from the wiper arm.

HHR5050

1. Put a new wiper blade onto the wiper

arm and lower the wiper blade at the

level of the wiper arm as shown in the

drawing.

DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE

FILLING THE WASHER

RESERVOIR

G090A02HR-GAT

CAUTION:

o Radiator antifreeze (engine cool-

ant) should not be used in the

washer system because it will

damage the car's finish.

o The washer should not be oper-

ated if the washer reservoir is

empty. This can damage the

HHR5051

washer fluid pump.

2. Pull up the wiper blade until you hear

HHR5016

an audible "click" to engage in the

end of the wiper arm.

The washer fluid reservoir supplies fluid

to the windshield washer system.

WARNING:

NOTE:

A good quality washer fluid should be

o Windshield washer fluid agents

Do not allow the wiper arm to fall

used to fill the washer reservoir. The

contain some amounts of alcohol

against the windshield.

fluid level should be checked more

and can be flammable under cer-

frequently during inclement weather or

tain circumstances. Do not allow

whenever the washer system is in more

sparks or flame to contact the

frequent use.

washer fluid or the washer fluid

The capacity of the washer reservoir is

reservoir. Damage to the vehicle

2.0 liters.

or its occupants could occur.

o Windshield washer fluid is poi-

sonous to humans and animals.

Do not drink windshield washer

fluid. Serious injury or death could

occur.

6 DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE

CHECKING THE TRANSMISSION OIL (MANUAL)

G100A03HR-GAT

Park the car on level ground with the

engine off.

WARNING:

It is always better to check the trans-

1. Using a wrench of the correct size,

mission oil level when the engine is

loosen the oil filler plug by turning it

Filler plug

cool or cold. If the engine is hot, you

counterclockwise and remove it with

should exercise great caution to

your fingers.

avoid burning yourself on hot en-

2. Use your finger or suitable tool to

gine or exhaust parts.

feel inside the hole. The oil level

should be at its bottom edge. If it is

not, check for leaks before adding

Drain plug

oil. To refill the transmission or bring

G100A01HR

G100B01HP-GAT

the oil level up, add oil slowly until it

Transmission lubricant in the manual

To Check the Maunal Transmis-

reaches the proper level. Do not

transmission should be checked at

overfill.

sion Fluid Level

those intervals specified in the vehicle

3. Replace the plug and washer, screw

maintenance schedule in Section 5.

it in with your fingers and then tighten

securely with the wrench.

Recommended Oil

Use only HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS

MTF 75W/85 (API GL-4) in the manual

transmission.

Manual Transmission Oil Capac-

ity

The oil capacity of the manual trans-

mission is 2.4 liters (2.6 N/A)/1.95 liters

G100B01L

(2.5 TCI).

DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE

CHECKING THE REAR AXLE

OIL

G130A01HR-GAT

Park the car on level ground with the

engine off.

WARNING:

The rear axle oil should be checked

1. Using a wrench of the correct size,

when the engine is cool or cold. If the

loosen the oil filler plug by turning it

engine is hot, you should exercise

counterclockwise and remove it with

great caution to avoid burning your-

your fingers.

self on hot engine or exhaust parts.

2. Use a suitable tool to feel inside the

hole. The oil level should be within 14

mm from its bottom edge. If it is not,

check for leaks before adding oil. To

Filler plug

refill the rear axle or bring the oil level

Drain plug

G130B01HR-GAT

G130A01HR

up,add oil slowly until it reaches the

To Check the Rear Axle Oil Level

Rear axle oil should be checked at

proper level. Do not overfill.

those intervals specified in the vehicle

3. Replace the plug and washer, screw

maintenance schedule in Section 5.

it in with your fingers and then tighten

14mm

securely with the wrench.

Recommended Oil

See page 9-5.

NOTE:

It is recommended that the rear axle

Rear Axle Oil Capacity

oil should be checked by an autho-

The oil capacity of the rear axle is 1.5

rized Hyundai dealer.

liters (2.6 N/A)/ 1.7 liters (2.5 TCI).

G130B01HR

6 DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE

CHECKING THE BRAKES

G120A01A-AAT

G120C02A-AAT

Right-hand Drive type

Recommended Brake Fluid

Use only hydraulic brake fluid con-

CAUTION:

forming to DOT 3 or DOT 4 specifica-

Because brakes are essential to the

tions in your braking system. Follow

safe operation of the car, it is sug-

the instructions printed on the con-

gested that they be checked and

tainer.

inspected by your Hyundai dealer.

The brakes should be checked and

inspected for wear at those inter-

vals specified in the vehicle mainte-

G120D01A-AAT

nance schedule in Section 5.

HHR5015-E

To Check the Fluid Level

The fluid level in the brake fluid reser-

Left-hand Drive type

voir should be checked periodically.

The level should be between the "MIN"

G120B01A-AAT

and "MAX" marks on the side of the

Checking the Brake Fluid Level

reservoir. If the level is at or below the

"MIN" mark, carefully add fluid to bring

it up to "MAX". Do not overfill.

WARNING:

Use caution when handling brake

fluid. It can damage your vision if it

gets into your eyes. It will also dam-

age your vehicle's paint if spilled

HHR5015

on it and not removed immediately.

DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE

AIR CONDITIONING CARE

G120E01HR-GAT

G140A01A-AAT

G140B01A-AAT

Adding Brake Fluid

Keeping the Condenser Clean

Checking the Air Conditioning

Operation

The air conditioning condenser (and

engine radiator) should be checked

1. Start the engine and let it run at a

WARNING:

periodically for accumulation of dirt,

fast idle for several minutes with the

Handle brake fluid carefully. It can

dead insects, leaves, etc. These can

air conditioning set at the maximum

damage your vision if it gets into

interfere with maximum cooling effi-

cold setting.

your eyes. Use only DOT 3 or DOT

ciency. When removing such accumu-

2. If the air coming out of the in-dash

4 specification fluid from a sealed

lations, brush or hose them away care-

vents is not cold, have the air condi-

container. Do not allow the fluid

fully to avoid bending the cooling fans.

tioning system inspected by your

can or reservoir to remain open any

Hyundai dealer.

longer than required. This will pre-

vent entry of dirt and moisture which

can damage the brake system and

cause improper operation.

CAUTION:

Running the air conditioning sys-

tem for extended periods of time

To add brake fluid, pull up the cover,

with a low refrigerant level may

wipe away any dirt, and open the fluid

damage the compressor.

reservoir cap. Slowly pour the recom-

mended fluid into the reservoir. Do not

overfill. Carefully replace the cap on the

G140C01A-AAT

reservoir and tighten.

Lubrication

To lubricate the compressor and the

seals in the system, the air conditioning

should be run for at least 10 minutes

each week. This is particularly important

during cool weather when the air condi-

tioning system is not otherwise in use.

6 DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE

CHECKING THE CLIMATE

CONTROL AIR FILTER

G140D01A-GAT

B145A03HR-GAT

NOTE:

Checking the Compressor Drive

(For Evaporator and Blower

o If you clean the filter with water,

Belt

Unit) (If Installed)

dry it in the open air.

The climate control air filter is located in

o When cleaning the filter, be care-

the hood.

ful that the filter doesn’t drop or

bump against other objects, or

It helps to decrease the amount of

Tension

pollutants entering the car.

damage may result.

pulley

COMP. pulley

Crankshaft pulley

G140D01HR

When the air conditioning is being used

regularly, the compressor drive belt

tension should be checked at least

B145A01HR

once a month.

1. Open the hood.

To check the drive belt tension, press

2. Remove the filter by pressing the

down on the belt halfway between the

upper end of the filter.

engine crankshaft and compressor

3. Clean the filter with compressed air

pulleys. Pressing with your finger, you

or water.

should not be able to deflect this belt

4. Reassemble in the reverse order of

anymore than 8.0 mm. If you have the

disassembly after the filter is com-

instruments to check it with a force of

pletely dried.

98N (22 lb.), the deflection should be

approx. 8.0 mm (0.315 in.). If the belt is

too loose, have it adjusted by your

Hyundai dealer.

DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE

CHECKING THE FREE-PLAY

G150A01A-GAT

G160A01A-GAT

G170A01A-GAT

STEERING WHEEL

CLUTCH PEDAL

BRAKE PEDAL

3 ~ 8 mm

6 ~ 13 mm

(0.12 ~ 0.31 in.)

(0.24 ~ 0.51 in.)

30 mm

(1.18 in.)

HHR5023

G160A01HR

To check the steering wheel free-play,

With the engine off, press lightly on the

With the engine off, press down on the

stop the car with the wheels pointed

clutch pedal until you feel a change in

brake pedal several times to reduce the

straight ahead and gently move the

resistance. This is the clutch pedal

vacuum in the brake booster.

steering wheel back and forth. Use

free-play. The free-play should be within

Then, using your hand, press down

very light finger pressure and be sen-

the limits specified in the illustration. If

slowly on the brake pedal until you feel

sitive to changes in resistance that

it is not, have it inspected by your

a change in resistance. This is the

mark the limits of the freeplay. If the

Hyundai dealer and adjusted or re-

brake pedal free-play.

free-play is greater than specified, have

paired if necessary.

The free-play should be within the limits

it inspected by your Hyundai dealer

specified in the illustration. If it is not,

and adjusted or repaired if necessary.

have it inspected by your Hyundai

dealer and adjusted or repaired if nec-

essary.

6 DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE

CHECKING DRIVE BELTS

CHECKING AND

REPLACING FUSES

G190A01HR-GAT

Belt routing should also be checked to

G200A01HR-GAT

be sure there is no interference be-

Replacing a Fusible Link

Power steering pulley

tween the belts and other parts of the

Water pump pulley

engine. After a belt is replaced, the new

belt should be adjusted again after two

Tension pulley

or three weeks to eliminate slack result-

ing from initial stretching after use.

Generator

COMP. pulley

WARNING:

pulley

Crankshaft pulley

G190A01HR

The drive belt should be checked

Melted

Good

when the engine is cool or cold to

Drive belts should be checked periodi-

G200A01HR

avoid burning yourself on hot en-

cally for proper tension and adjusted if

A fusible link will melt if the electrical

gine.

necessary.

circuits from the battery are ever over-

loaded, thus preventing damage to the

Belt

Proper tension

entire wiring harness. (This could be

7 ~ 10 mm

caused by a short in the system draw-

ing too much current.) If this ever

a new belt

9 ~ 12 mm

happens, have a Hyundai dealer de-

a used belt

11 ~ 14 mm

termine the cause, repair the system

7 ~ 10 mm

and replace the fusible link. The fusible

links are located in a fuse box for easy

inspection.

At the same time, belts should be

examined for cracks, wear, fraying or

other evidence of deterioration and re-

placed if necessary.

DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE

G200B01HR-GAT

Replacing Accessory Fuse

CAUTION:

When replacing a fusible link, never

use anything but a new fusible link

with the same or lower amperage

rating. Never use a piece of wire or

a higher-rated fusible link. This

could result in serious damage and

create a fire hazard.

G200A02HR

WARNING:

NOTE:

HHR4003

Never install a wire or aluminum foil

o To replace a fusible link, first tilt

The fuse box for the lights and other

instead of the proper fuse - even as a

the driver's seatback forward. (Re-

electrical accessories will be found low

temporary repair. It may cause ex-

fer to "To Inspect the Engine Com-

tensive wiring damage and a pos-

on the dashboard on the driver's side.

partment Under the Driver's Seat"

Inside the box you will find a list show-

sible fire.

on page 1-12.)

ing the circuits protected by each fuse.

o To open the fuse box cover, press

If any of your car's lights or other

the hook of the cover and pull up

electrical accessories stop working, a

the cover.

blown fuse could be the reason. If the

fuse has burned out, you will see that

the metal strip inside the fuse has

burned through. If you suspect a blown

fuse, follow this procedure:

1. Turn off the ignition and all other

switches.

6 DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE

2. Open the fuse box and examine

without (the radio or cigarette lighter,

NOTE:

each fuse. Remove each fuse by

for example). Always remember to

See page 6-38 for the fuse panel

pulling it toward you (a small "fuse

replace the borrowed fuse.

descriptions.

puller" tool is contained in the fuse

box cover to simplify this operation).

G200C01HR-GAT

3. Be sure to check all other fuses

Power Connector

even if you find one that appears to

have burned out.

Good

Burned out

G200B02L

HHR4004

CAUTION:

A burned-out fuse indicates that there

Your vehicle is equipped with a power

G200B01HR

is a problem in the electrical circuit.

connector to prevent battery discharge

If you replace a fuse and it blows as

4. Replace the blown fuse by pressing

if your vehicle is parked without being

soon as the accessory is turned on,

a new fuse of the same rating into

operated for prolonged periods. Use the

the problem is serious and should

place. The fuse should be a snug fit.

following procedures before parking the

be referred to a Hyundai dealer for

If it is not, have the fuse clip repaired

vehicle for prolonged periods.

diagnosis and repair. Never replace

or replaced by a Hyundai dealer. If

a fuse with anything except a fuse

you do not have a spare fuse, you

1. Turn off the engine.

with the same or a lower amperage

may be able to borrow a fuse of the

2. Turn off the headlights and tail lights.

rating. A higher capacity fuse could

same or lower rating from an acces-

3. Open the driver’s side panel cover

cause damage and create a fire haz-

sory you can temporarily get along

and pull up the power connector.

ard.

Hyundai H-100 Truck (2012 year). Instruction - part 10