Hyundai Sonata Turbo (2011 year). Instruction

Maintenance

MAINTENANCE SERVICES

You should exercise the utmost care to

Owner’s responsibility

Owner maintenance precautions

prevent damage to your vehicle and

Improper or incomplete service may

injury to yourself whenever performing

✽ NOTICE

result in problems. This section gives

any maintenance or inspection proce-

instructions only for the maintenance

dures.

Maintenance Service and Record

items that are easy to perform.

Retention are the owner's responsibility.

Should you have any doubts concerning

As explained earlier in this section, sev-

the inspection or servicing of your vehi-

eral procedures can be done only by an

cle, we strongly recommend that you

You should retain documents that show

authorized HYUNDAI dealer with special

proper maintenance has been performed

have an authorized HYUNDAI dealer

tools.

on your vehicle in accordance with the

perform this work.

scheduled maintenance service charts

An authorized HYUNDAI dealer has fac-

shown on the following pages. You need

✽ NOTICE

tory-trained technicians and genuine

this information to establish your compli-

Improper owner maintenance during

HYUNDAI parts to service your vehicle

ance with the servicing and maintenance

the warranty period may affect warran-

properly. For expert advice and quality

requirements of your vehicle warranties.

ty coverage. For details, read the sepa-

service, see an authorized HYUNDAI

Detailed warranty information is provided

rate Owner’s Handbook & Warranty

dealer.

in your Owner’s Handbook & Warranty

Information booklet provided with the

Inadequate, incomplete or insufficient

Information booklet.

vehicle. If you're unsure about any serv-

servicing may result in operational prob-

Repairs and adjustments required as a

icing or maintenance procedure, have it

lems with your vehicle that could lead to

result of improper maintenance or a lack

done by an authorized HYUNDAI deal-

vehicle damage, an accident, or person-

of required maintenance are not covered.

er.

al injury.

We recommend you have your vehicle

maintained and repaired by an author-

ized 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.

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Maintenance

OWNER MAINTENANCE

The following lists are vehicle checks and

Owner maintenance schedule

WARNING - Maintenance

inspections that should be performed by

When you stop for fuel:

work

the owner or an authorized HYUNDAI

• Check the engine oil level.

dealer at the frequencies indicated to

•

Performing maintenance work on

• Check coolant level in coolant reser-

help ensure safe, dependable operation

a vehicle can be dangerous. You

voir.

of your vehicle.

can be seriously injured while

• Check the windshield washer fluid

performing some maintenance

Any adverse conditions should be

level.

procedures. If you lack sufficient

brought to the attention of your dealer as

soon as possible.

• Look for low or under-inflated tires.

knowledge and experience or the

proper tools and equipment to do

These Owner Maintenance Checks are

the work, have it done by an

generally not covered by warranties and

WARNING

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

you may be charged for labor, parts and

Be careful when checking your

•

Working under the hood with the

lubricants used.

engine coolant level when the

engine running is dangerous. It

engine is hot. Scalding hot coolant

becomes even more dangerous

and steam may blow out under

when you wear jewelry or loose

pressure. This could cause burns

clothing. These can become

or other serious injury.

entangled in moving parts and

result in injury. Therefore, if you

must run the engine while work-

ing under the hood, make certain

that you remove all jewelry (espe-

cially rings, bracelets, watches,

and necklaces) and all neckties,

scarves, and similar loose cloth-

ing before getting near the

engine or cooling fans.

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Maintenance

While operating your vehicle:

At least monthly:

At least once a year:

•

Note any changes in the sound of the

• Check coolant level in the engine

•

Clean body and door drain holes.

exhaust or any smell of exhaust fumes

coolant reservoir.

•

Lubricate door hinges and checks, and

in the vehicle.

• Check the operation of all exterior

hood hinges.

•

Check for vibrations in the steering

lights, including the stoplights, turn sig-

•

Lubricate door and hood locks and

wheel. Notice any increased steering

nals and hazard warning flashers.

latches.

effort or looseness in the steering

• Check the inflation pressures of all

•

Lubricate door rubber weatherstrips.

wheel, or change in its straight-ahead

tires including the spare.

•

Check the air conditioning system.

position.

•

Inspect and lubricate automatic

•

Notice if your vehicle constantly turns

At least twice a year

transaxle linkage and controls.

slightly or “pulls” to one side when trav-

(i.e., every Spring and Fall):

•

Clean battery and terminals.

eling on smooth, level road.

• Check radiator, heater and air condi-

•

Check the brake fluid level.

•

When stopping, listen and check for

tioning hoses for leaks or damage.

unusual sounds, pulling to one side,

• Check windshield washer spray and

increased brake pedal travel or “hard-

wiper operation. Clean wiper blades

to-push” brake pedal.

with clean cloth dampened with wash-

•

If any slipping or changes in the oper-

er fluid.

ation of your transaxle occurs, check

• Check headlight alignment.

the transaxle fluid level.

• Check muffler, exhaust pipes, shields

•

Check automatic transaxle P

(Park)

and clamps.

function.

• Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear

•

Check parking brake.

and function.

•

Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle

• Check for worn tires and loose wheel

(water dripping from the air condition-

lug nuts.

ing system during or after use is nor-

mal).

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Maintenance

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICE

Follow Normal Maintenance Schedule if

If your vehicle is operated under the

the vehicle is usually operated where

above conditions, you should inspect,

none of the following conditions apply. If

replace or refill more frequently than the

any of the following conditions apply, fol-

following Normal Maintenance Schedule.

low Maintenance Under Severe Usage

After

120 months or

150,000 miles

Conditions.

(240,000 km) continue to follow the pre-

•

Repeated short distance driving.

scribed maintenance intervals.

•

Driving in dusty conditions or sandy

areas.

•

Extensive use of brakes.

•

Driving in areas where salt or other

corrosive materials are being used.

•

Driving on rough or muddy roads.

•

Driving in mountainous areas.

•

Extended periods of idling or low

speed operation.

•

Driving for a prolonged period in cold

temperatures and/or extremely humid

climates.

•

More than 50% driving in heavy city

traffic during hot weather above 90°F

(32°C).

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Maintenance

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

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 deter-

mined by whichever occurs first.

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

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

❑ Inspect air cleaner filter

❑ Inspect vacuum hose

❑ Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3

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

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

❑ Add fuel additive (2.4 GDI)*4 *5

❑ Add fuel additive (2.4 GDI) *4 *5

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

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

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

*3 :Engine oil (2.0 TGDI)At first, replace at 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or

❑ Inspect air cleaner filter

6 months, after that, every 4,800 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months.

❑ Inspect vacuum hose

*4 :Fuel additives (2.0 TGDI)*5

At first, add at 3,000 miles (5,000 km)

❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant

or 6 months, after that, every4,800 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months.

❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines

*5 :If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-

❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots

ommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer

along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.

❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler

❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers

❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads

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

upper arm ball joint

❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts

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

❑ Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3

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

❑ Add fuel additive (2.4 GDI) *4 *5

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

Maintenance

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

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

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

❑ Inspect vacuum hose

❑ Inspect air cleaner filter

❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant

❑ Inspect vacuum hose

❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines

❑ Inspect manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)

❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots

❑ Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3

❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler

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

❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers

❑ Add fuel additive (2.4 GDI) *4 *5

❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads

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

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

*1 :Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free but peri-

upper arm ball joint

odic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends on

❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts

fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow restric-

❑ Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) fluid

tion, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc, replace the fuel filter

immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an authorized

❑ Inspect fuel filter *1

HYUNDAI dealer for details.

❑ Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections

*3 :Engine oil (2.0 TGDI)At first, replace at 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or

❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) *1

6 months, after that, every 4,800 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months.

❑ Inspect parking brake

*4 :Fuel additives (2.0 TGDI)*5 At first, add at 3,000 miles (5,000 km)

❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap

or 6 months, after that, every4,800 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months.

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

*5 :If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-

ommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer

❑ Replace air cleaner filter

along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.

❑ Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3

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

❑ Add fuel additive (2.4 GDI) *4 *5

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

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Maintenance

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

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

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

❑ Inspect air cleaner filter

❑ Inspect vacuum hose

❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant

❑ Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3

❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines

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

❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots

❑ Add fuel additive (2.4 GDI) *4 *5

❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler

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

❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers

❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads

*3 :Engine oil (2.0 TGDI)At first, replace at 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or

6 months, after that, every 4,800 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months.

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

*4 :Fuel additives (2.0 TGDI)*5

At first, add at 3,000 miles (5,000 km)

upper arm ball joint

or 6 months, after that, every4,800 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months.

❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts

*5 :If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-

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

ommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer

❑ Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3

along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.

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

❑ Replace spark plugs (iridium coated), 2.0TGDI

❑ Add fuel additive (2.4 GDI) *4 *5

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

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Maintenance

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

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

67,500 miles (108,000 km) or 54 months

❑ Inspect vacuum hose

❑ Inspect air cleaner filter

❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant

❑ Inspect vacuum hose

❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines

❑ Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3

❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots

(67,500 miles (108,000 km) or 108 months)

❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler

❑ Add fuel additive (2.4 GDI) *4 *5

❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers

(67,500 miles (108,000 km) or 108 months)

❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads

*1 :Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free but

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

periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends

upper arm ball joint

on fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow

❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts

restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc, replace the fuel

❑ Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) fluid

filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer for details.

❑ Inspect fuel filter *1

*2 :Inspect for excessive tappet noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if nec-

❑ Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections

essary.

❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) *1

*3 :Engine oil (2.0 TGDI)At first, replace at 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or

❑ Inspect parking brake

6 months, after that, every 4,800 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months.

❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap

*4 :Fuel additives (2.0 TGDI)*5 At first, add at 3,000 miles (5,000 km)

or 6 months, after that, every4,800 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months.

❑ Inspect valve clearance *2

❑ Inspect drive belts

*5 :If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-

ommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer

(First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months

along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.

after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)

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

❑ Replace air cleaner filter

❑ Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3

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

❑ Add fuel additive (2.4 GDI) *4 *5

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

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Maintenance

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

75,000 miles (120,000 km) or 60 months

82,500 miles (132,000 km) or 66 months

❑ Inspect air cleaner filter

❑ Inspect vacuum hose

❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant

❑ Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3

❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines

(82,500 miles (132,000 km) or 132 months)

❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots

❑ Add fuel additive (2.4 GDI) *4 *5

❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler

(82,500 miles (132,000 km) or 132 months)

❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers

❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads

*3 :Engine oil (2.0 TGDI)At first, replace at 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or

6 months, after that, every 4,800 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months.

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

*4 :Fuel additives (2.0 TGDI)*5

At first, add at 3,000 miles (5,000 km)

upper arm ball joint

or 6 months, after that, every4,800 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months.

❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts

*5 :If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-

❑ Inspect manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)

ommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer

❑ Inspect drive belts

along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.

(First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months

after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)

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

❑ Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3

(75,000 miles (120,000 km) or 120 months)

❑ Add fuel additive (2.4 GDI) *4 *5

(75,000 miles (120,000 km) or 120 months)

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Maintenance

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 72 months

97,500 miles (156,000 km) or 78 months

❑ Inspect vacuum hose

❑ Inspect air cleaner filter

❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant

❑ Inspect vacuum hose

❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines

❑ Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3

❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots

(97,500 miles (156,000 km) or 156 months)

❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler

❑ Add fuel additive (2.4 GDI) *4 *5

❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers

(97,500 miles (156,000 km) or 156 months)

❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads

*1 :Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free but

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

periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends

upper arm ball joint

on fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow

❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts

restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc, replace the fuel

filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an author-

❑ Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) fluid

ized HYUNDAI dealer for details.

❑ Inspect fuel filter *1

*3 :Engine oil (2.0 TGDI)At first, replace at 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or

❑ Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections

6 months, after that, every 4,800 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months.

❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) *1

*4 :Fuel additives (2.0 TGDI)*5 At first, add at 3,000 miles (5,000 km)

❑ Inspect parking brake

or 6 months, after that, every4,800 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months.

❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap

*5 :If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-

ommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer

❑ Inspect drive belts

along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.

(First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months

after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)

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

❑ Replace air cleaner filter

❑ Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3

(90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 144 months)

❑ Replace spark plugs (iridium coated), 2.0TGDI

❑ Add fuel additive (2.4 GDI) *4 *5

(90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 144 months)

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Maintenance

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 84 months

112,500 miles (180,000 km) or 90 months

❑ Inspect air cleaner filter

❑ Inspect vacuum hose

❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant

❑ Inspect manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)

❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines

❑ Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3

❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots

(112,500 miles (180,000 km) or 180 months)

❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler

❑ Add fuel additive (2.4 GDI) *4 *5

❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers

(112,500 miles (180,000 km) or 180 months)

❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads

*3 :Engine oil (2.0 TGDI)At first, replace at 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or

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

6 months, after that, every 4,800 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months.

upper arm ball joint

*4 :Fuel additives (2.0 TGDI)*5

At first, add at 3,000 miles (5,000 km)

❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts

or 6 months, after that, every4,800 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months.

❑ Inspect drive belts

*5 :If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-

(First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months

ommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer

after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)

along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.

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

❑ Replace spark plugs (iridium coated), 2.4GDI

❑ Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3

(105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 168 months)

❑ Add fuel additive (2.4 GDI) *4 *5

(105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 168 months)

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Maintenance

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 96 months

127,500 miles (204,000 km) or 102 months

❑ Inspect vacuum hose

❑ Inspect air cleaner filter

❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant

❑ Inspect vacuum hose

❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines

❑ Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3

❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots

(127,500 miles (204,000 km) or 204 months)

❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler

❑ Add fuel additive (2.4 GDI) *4 *5

❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers

(127,500 miles (204,000 km) or 204 months)

❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads

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

*1 :Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free but

upper arm ball joint

periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends

on fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow

❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts

restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc, replace the fuel

❑ Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) fluid

filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an

❑ Inspect fuel filter *1

authorized HYUNDAI dealer for details.

❑ Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections

*2 :Inspect for excessive tappet noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if nec-

essary.

❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) *1

*3 :Engine oil (2.0 TGDI)At first, replace at 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or

❑ Inspect parking brake

6 months, after that, every 4,800 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months.

❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap

*4 :Fuel additives (2.0 TGDI)*5 At first, add at 3,000 miles (5,000 km)

❑ Inspect valve clearance *2

or 6 months, after that, every4,800 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months.

❑ Inspect drive belts

*5 :If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-

(First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months

ommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer

after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)

along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.

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

❑ Replace air cleaner filter

❑ Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3

(120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 192 months)

❑ Replace coolant (First, 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 120 months

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

❑ Add fuel additive (2.4 GDI) *4 *5

(120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 192 months)

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Maintenance

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

135,000 miles (216,000 km) or 108 months

142,500 miles (228,000 km) or 114 months

❑ Inspect air cleaner filter

❑ Inspect vacuum hose

❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant

❑ Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3

❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines

(142,500 miles (228,000 km) or 228 months)

❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots

❑ Add fuel additive (2.4 GDI) *4 *5

❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler

(142,500 miles (228,000 km) or 228 months)

❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers

❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads

*3 :Engine oil (2.0 TGDI)At first, replace at 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or

6 months, after that, every 4,800 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months.

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

*4 :Fuel additives (2.0 TGDI)*5

At first, add at 3,000 miles (5,000 km)

upper arm ball joint

or 6 months, after that, every4,800 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months.

❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts

*5 :If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-

❑ Inspect drive belts

ommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer

(First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months

along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.

after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)

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

❑ Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3

(135,000 miles (216,000 km) or 216 months)

❑ Replace spark plugs (iridium coated), 2.0TGDI

❑ Add fuel additive (2.4 GDI) *4 *5

(135,000 miles (216,000 km) or 216 months)

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Maintenance

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 120 months

(Continued)

❑ Inspect vacuum hose

❑ Replace coolant (First, 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 120 months

❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant

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

❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines

❑ Add fuel additive (2.4 GDI) *4 *5

❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots

(150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 240 months)

❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler

No check, No service required

❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers

❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads

❑ Automatic transaxle fluid (if equipped)

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

*1 :Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free but

upper arm ball joint

periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends

❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts

on fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow

❑ Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) fluid

restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc, replace the fuel

filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an

❑ Inspect fuel filter *1

authorized HYUNDAI dealer for details.

❑ Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections

*3 :Engine oil (2.0 TGDI)At first, replace at 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or

❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) *1

6 months, after that, every 4,800 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months.

❑ Inspect parking brake

*4 :Fuel additives (2.0 TGDI)*5 At first, add at 3,000 miles (5,000 km)

❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap

or 6 months, after that, every4,800 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months.

❑ Inspect manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)

*5 :If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-

ommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer

❑ Inspect drive belts

along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.

(First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months

after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)

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

❑ Replace air cleaner filter

❑ Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *3

(150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 240 months)

(Continued)

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Maintenance

MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS

The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart

below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.

R : Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE ITEM

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS

DRIVING CONDITION

OPERATION

ENGINE OIL AND FILTER (2.4 GDI)

EVERY 3,750 MILES (6,000 KM) OR 6 MONTHS

A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K

ENGINE OIL AND FILTER (2.0 TGDI)

EVERY 3,000 MILES (5,000 KM) OR 3 MONTHS

A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K

AIR CLEANER FILTER

MORE FREQUENTLY

C, E

SPARK PLUGS

MORE FREQUENTLY

B, H

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID

EVERY 60,000 MILES (96,000 KM)

A, C, E, F, G, I

MANUAL TRANSAXLE FLUID

EVERY 75,000 MILES (120,000 KM)

A, C, E, F, G, I

FRONT BRAKE DISC/PADS, CALIPERS

MORE FREQUENTLY

C, D, G, H

REAR BRAKE DISC/PADS

MORE FREQUENTLY

C, D, G, F

PARKING BRAKE

MORE FREQUENTLY

C, D, G, H

STEERING GEAR BOX, LINKAGE & BOOTS/

EVERY 7,500 MILES (12,000 KM) OR 6 MONTHS

C, D, E, F, G, H, I

LOWER ARM BALL JOINT, UPPER ARM BALL JOINT

DRIVE SHAFTS AND BOOTS

MORE FREQUENTLY

C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J

CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER

MORE FREQUENTLY

C, E

(FOR EVAPORATOR AND BLOWER UNIT)

SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS

A-Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal

F-Driving in heavy traffic area over 90°F (32°C)

temperature or less than 10 miles (16 km) in freezing temperature

G-Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road

B-Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances

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

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

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

D-Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold

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

weather

K-Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions

E-Driving in sandy areas

Maintenance

EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS

Engine oil and filter

Fuel filter

Vapor hose and fuel filler cap

The engine oil and filter should be

A clogged filter can limit the speed at

The vapor hose and fuel filler cap should

changed at the intervals specified in the

which the vehicle may be driven, damage

be inspected at those intervals specified

maintenance schedule. If the car is being

the emission system and cause multiple

in the maintenance schedule. Make sure

driven in severe conditions, more fre-

issues such as hard starting. If an exces-

that a new vapor hose or fuel filler cap is

quent oil and filter changes are required.

sive amount of foreign matter accumu-

correctly replaced.

lates in the fuel tank, the filter may

require replacement more frequently.

Drive belts

Vacuum crankcase ventilation

After installing a new filter, run the engine

hoses

Inspect all drive belts for evidence of

for several minutes, and check for leaks

cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oil satu-

Inspect the surface of hoses for evidence

at the connections. Fuel filters should be

ration and replace if necessary. Drive

of heat and/or mechanical damage. Hard

installed by an authorized HYUNDAI

belts should be checked periodically for

and brittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts,

dealer.

proper tension and adjusted as neces-

abrasions, and excessive swelling indi-

sary.

cate deterioration. Particular attention

Fuel lines, fuel hoses and con-

should be paid to examine those hose

nections

surfaces nearest to high heat sources,

Check the fuel lines, fuel hoses and con-

such as the exhaust manifold.

nections for leakage and damage. Have

Inspect the hose routing to assure that

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer replace

the hoses do not come in contact with

any damaged or leaking parts immedi-

any heat source, sharp edges or moving

ately.

component which might cause heat dam-

age or mechanical wear. Inspect all hose

connections, such as clamps and cou-

plings, to make sure they are secure, and

that no leaks are present. Hoses should

be replaced immediately if there is any

evidence of deterioration or damage.

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