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Hyundai Sonata Turbo (2011 year). Instruction - part 19

Maintenance

Air cleaner filter

Coolant

CAUTION

A Genuine HYUNDAI air cleaner filter is

The coolant should be changed at the

recommended when the filter is

intervals specified in the maintenance

The use of a non-specified fluid

could result in transaxle malfunc-

replaced.

schedule.

tion and failure.

Use only specified automatic

Spark plugs

Manual transaxle fluid

transaxle

fluid.

(Refer

to

Make sure to install new spark plugs of

(if equipped)

“Recommended lubricants and

the correct heat range.

Inspect the manual transaxle fluid

capacities” in section 8.)

according to the maintenance schedule.

Valve clearance

Brake hoses and lines

Automatic transaxle fluid

Inspect excessive valve noise and/or

(if equipped)

Visually check for proper installation,

engine vibration and adjust if necessary.

chafing, cracks, deterioration and any

An authorized HYUNDAI dealer should

Automatic transaxle fluid should not be

leakage. Replace any deteriorated or

perform the operation.

checked under normal usage conditions.

damaged parts immediately.

But in severe conditions, the fluid should

Cooling system

be changed at an authorized HYUNDAI

Brake/clutch fluid

dealer in accordance to the scheduled

Check cooling system components, such

maintenance at the beginning of this

Check brake fluid level in the brake fluid

as radiator, coolant reservoir, hoses and

chapter.

reservoir. The level should be between

connections for leakage and damage.

“MIN” and “MAX” marks on the side of

Replace any damaged parts.

✽ NOTICE

the reservoir. Use only hydraulic brake

fluid conforming to DOT

3 or DOT 4

Automatic transaxle fluid color is basi-

specification.

cally red.

As the vehicle is driven, the automatic

transaxle fluid will begin to look darker.

It is normal condition and you should

not judge the need to replace the fluid

based upon the changed color.

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Maintenance

ENGINE OIL

2.4 engine

2.4 engine

WARNING - Radiator hose

Be very careful not to touch the

radiator hose when checking or

adding the engine oil as it may be

hot enough to burn you.

5. Pull the dipstick out again and check

the level. The level should be between

F and L.

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2.0 engine

2.0 engine

CAUTION

Do not overfill with engine oil.

Engine damage may result.

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Checking the engine oil level

If it is near or at L, add enough oil to bring

the level to F. Do not overfill.

1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground.

2. Start the engine and allow it to reach

Use a funnel to help prevent oil from

normal operating temperature.

being spilled on engine components.

3. Turn the engine off and wait for a few

minutes (about 5 minutes) for the oil to

Use only the specified engine oil. (Refer

return to the oil pan.

to “Recommended lubricants and capaci-

4. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean, and

ties” in section 8.)

re-insert it fully.

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Maintenance

CALIFORNIA PROPOSI-

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 irrita-

tion or cancer of the skin if left in

contact with the skin for prolonged

periods of time. Used engine oil

contains chemicals that have

caused cancer in laboratory ani-

Changing the engine oil and filter

mals. Always protect your skin by

washing your hands thoroughly

Have engine oil and filter changed by an

with soap and warm water as soon

authorized HYUNDAI dealer according to

as possible after handling used oil.

the Maintenance Schedule at the begin-

ning of this section.

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Maintenance

ENGINE COOLANT

The high-pressure cooling system has a

(Continued)

reservoir filled with year-round antifreeze

•

Turn the engine off and wait until

coolant. The reservoir is filled at the fac-

it cools down. Use extreme care

tory.

when removing the radiator cap.

Check the antifreeze protection and

Wrap a thick towel around it, and

coolant level at least once a year, at the

turn it counterclockwise slowly to

beginning of the winter season, and

the first stop. Step back while the

before traveling to a colder climate.

pressure is released from the

cooling system. When you are

Checking the coolant level

sure all the pressure has been

released, press down on the cap,

using a thick towel, and continue

WARNING - Removing

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turning counterclockwise to

radiator cap

remove it.

Check the condition and connections of

•

Never attempt to remove the radi-

all cooling system hoses and heater

•

Even if the engine is not operat-

ator cap while the engine is oper-

hoses. Replace any swollen or deterio-

ing, do not remove the radiator

ating or hot. Doing so might lead

rated hoses.

cap or the drain plug while the

to cooling system and engine

The coolant level should be filled

engine and radiator are hot. Hot

damage and could result in seri-

between F and L marks on the side of the

coolant and steam may still blow

ous personal injury from escap-

out under pressure, causing seri-

coolant reservoir when the engine is

ing hot coolant or steam.

ous injury.

cool.

(Continued)

If the coolant level is low, add enough

specified coolant to provide protection

against freezing and corrosion. Bring the

level to F, but do not overfill. If frequent

additions are required, see an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer for a cooling system

inspection.

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Maintenance

Recommended engine coolant

Changing the coolant

•

When adding coolant, use only deion-

Have coolant changed by an authorized

ized water or soft water for your vehicle

HYUNDAI dealer according to the

and never mix hard water in the

Maintenance Schedule at the beginning

coolant filled at the factory. An improp-

of this section.

er coolant mixture can result in serious

malfunction or engine damage.

CAUTION

•

The engine in your vehicle has aluminum

Put a thick cloth or fabric around

engine parts and must be protected by

the radiator cap before refilling the

an ethylene-glycol-based coolant to pre-

coolant in order to prevent the

vent corrosion and freezing.

coolant from overflowing into

•

DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol

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engine parts such as generator.

coolant or mix them with the specified

coolant.

•

Do not use a solution that contains

WARNING - Radiator cap

WARNING - Coolant

more than 60% antifreeze or less than

Do not remove the radiator cap

•

Do not use radiator coolant or

35% antifreeze, which would reduce

when the engine and radiator are

antifreeze in the washer fluid

the effectiveness of the solution.

hot. Scalding hot coolant and

reservoir.

steam may blow out under pres-

For mixture percentage, refer to the fol-

•

Radiator coolant can severely

sure causing serious injury.

lowing table.

obscure visibility when sprayed

on the windshield and may cause

loss of vehicle control or damage

Mixture Percentage (volume)

Ambient

to paint and body trim.

Temperature

Antifreeze

Water

5°F (-15°C)

35

65

-13°F (-25°C)

40

60

-31°F (-35°C)

50

50

-49°F (-45°C)

60

40

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Maintenance

BRAKE/CLUTCH FLUID

Use only the specified brake fluid. (Refer

to “Recommended lubricants or capaci-

CAUTION

ties” in section 8.)

Do not allow brake fluid to contact

the vehicle's body paint, as paint

Never mix different types of fluid.

damage will result. Brake fluid,

which has been exposed to open air

for an extended time should never

WARNING - Loss of brake/

be used as its quality cannot be

clutch fluid

guaranteed. It should be disposed

In the event the brake system

of properly. Don't put in the wrong

requires frequent additions of fluid,

kind of fluid. A few drops of miner-

the vehicle should be inspected by

al-based oil, such as engine oil, in

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an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

your brake system can damage

brake system parts.

Checking the brake/clutch fluid

level

Check the fluid level in the reservoir peri-

WARNING - Brake/clutch

odically. The fluid level should be

fluid

between MAX and MIN marks on the

When changing and adding brake

side of the reservoir.

fluid, handle it carefully. Do not let it

Before removing the reservoir cap and

come in contact with your eyes. If

adding brake/clutch fluid, clean the area

brake fluid should come in contact

around the reservoir cap thoroughly to

with your eyes, immediately flush

prevent brake/clutch fluid contamination.

them with a large quantity of fresh

If the level is low, add fluid to the MAX

tap water. Have your eyes examined

level. The level will fall with accumulated

by a doctor as soon as possible.

mileage. This is a normal condition asso-

ciated with the wear of the brake linings.

If the fluid level is excessively low, have

the brake system or clutch (if equipped)

checked by an authorized HYUNDAI

dealer.

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Maintenance

WASHER FLUID

WARNING - Coolant

•

Do not use radiator coolant or

antifreeze in the washer fluid

reservoir.

•

Radiator coolant can severely

obscure visibility when sprayed

on the windshield and may cause

loss of vehicle control or damage

to paint and body trim.

•

Windshield washer fluid agents

contain some amounts of alcohol

OYF079010

and can be flammable under cer-

Checking the washer fluid level

tain circumstances. Do not allow

sparks or flame to contact the

The reservoir is translucent so that you

washer fluid or the washer fluid

can check the level with a quick visual

reservoir. Damage to the vehicle

inspection.

or occupants could occur.

Check the fluid level in the washer fluid

•

Windshield washer fluid is poi-

reservoir and add fluid if necessary. Plain

sonous to humans and animals.

water may be used if washer fluid is not

Do not drink and avoid contacting

available. However, use washer solvent

windshield washer fluid. Serious

with antifreeze characteristics in cold cli-

injury or death could occur.

mates to prevent freezing.

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Maintenance

PARKING BRAKE

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Checking the parking brake

Type B

Type A

Check the stroke of the parking brake by

Check whether the stroke is within spec-

counting the number of “clicks’’ heard

while fully applying it from the released

ification when the parking brake pedal is

position. Also, the parking brake alone

depressed with 44 lb (20 kg, 196 N) of

should securely hold the vehicle on a fair-

force. Also, the parking brake alone should

ly steep grade. If the stroke is more or

securely hold the vehicle on a fairly steep

grade. If the stroke is more or less than

less than specified, have the parking

brake adjusted by an authorized

specified, have the parking brake adjusted

HYUNDAI dealer.

by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Stroke : 5

“clicks’’ at a force of

Stroke : 4~5 notch

44 lbs (20 kg, 196 N).

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Maintenance

AIR CLEANER

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Filter replacement

1. Loosen the air cleaner cover attaching

2. Wipe the inside of the air cleaner.

clips and open the cover.

3. Replace the air cleaner filter.

It must be replaced when necessary, and

should not be cleaned and reused.

4. Lock the cover with the cover attaching

You can clean the filter when inspecting

clips.

the air cleaner element.

Clean the filter by using compressed air.

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Maintenance

CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER

Replace the filter according to the

Filter inspection

Maintenance Schedule.

The climate control air filter should be

If the vehicle is operated in extremely

replaced according to the Maintenance

dusty or sandy areas, replace the ele-

Schedule. If the vehicle is operated in

ment more often than the usual recom-

severely air-polluted cities or on dusty

mended

intervals.

(Refer

to

rough roads for a long period, it should

“Maintenance under severe usage condi-

be inspected more frequently and

tions” in this section.)

replaced earlier. When you replace the

climate control air filter, replace it per-

forming the following procedure, and be

CAUTION

careful to avoid damaging other compo-

• Do not drive with the air cleaner

nents.

removed; this will result in exces-

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sive engine wear.

Filter replacement

• When removing the air cleaner fil-

1. Open the glove box and remove the

ter, be careful that dust or dirt

support strap (1).

does not enter the air intake, or

damage may result.

• Use a HYUNDAI genuine part. Use

of non-genuine parts could dam-

age the air flow sensor.

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Maintenance

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2. With the glove box open, remove the

3. Remove the climate control air filter

4. Replace the climate control air filter.

stoppers by turning them counter-

cover while pressing the lock on the

5. Reassemble in the reverse order of

clockwise on both sides.

right of the cover.

disassembly.

✽ NOTICE

When replacing the climate control air

filter install it properly. Otherwise, the

system may produce noise and the effec-

tiveness of the filter may be reduced.

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Maintenance

WIPER BLADES

Contamination of either the windshield or

Blade replacement

the wiper blades with foreign matter can

When the wipers no longer clean ade-

reduce the effectiveness of the wind-

quately, the blades may be worn or

shield wipers. Common sources of con-

cracked, and require replacement.

tamination are insects, tree sap, and hot

wax treatments used by some commer-

CAUTION

cial car washes. If the blades are not wip-

ing properly, clean both the window and

To prevent damage to the wiper

the blades with a good cleaner or mild

arms or other components, do not

detergent, and rinse thoroughly with

attempt to move the wipers manual-

clean water.

ly.

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CAUTION

CAUTION

Blade inspection

To prevent damage to the wiper

The use of a non-specified wiper

✽ NOTICE

blades, do not use gasoline,

blade could result in wiper malfunc-

Commercial hot waxes applied by auto-

kerosene, paint thinner, or other

tion and failure.

matic car washes have been known to

solvents on or near them.

make the windshield difficult to clean.

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Maintenance

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Front windshield wiper blade

2. Lift up the wiper blade clip. Then pull

3. Install the new blade assembly in the

1. Raise the wiper arm.

down the blade assembly and remove

reverse order of removal.

it.

CAUTION

Do not allow the wiper arm to fall

against the windshield, since it may

chip or crack the windshield.

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Maintenance

BATTERY

(Continued)

WARNING - Battery

dangers

If electrolyte gets on your

Always read the following

skin, thoroughly wash the

instructions carefully when

contacted area. If you feel a

handling a battery.

pain or a burning sensa-

tion, get medical attention

Keep lighted cigarettes and

immediately.

all other flames or sparks

away from the battery.

Wear eye protection when

charging or working near a

Hydrogen, a highly com-

battery. Always provide

bustible gas, is always

ventilation when working in

OYF079017

present in battery cells and

an enclosed space.

For best battery service

may explode if ignited.

An inappropriately disposed

•

Keep the battery securely mounted.

Keep batteries out of the

battery can be harmful to

•

Keep the battery top clean and dry.

reach of children because

Pb

the environment and human

•

Keep the terminals and connections

batteries contain highly

health. Dispose the battery

clean, tight, and coated with petroleum

corrosive SULFURIC ACID.

according to your local

jelly or terminal grease.

Do not allow battery acid to

law(s) or regulation.

•

Rinse any spilled electrolyte from the

contact your skin, eyes,

clothing or paint finish.

•

When lifting a plastic-cased bat-

battery immediately with a solution of

tery, excessive pressure on the

water and baking soda.

If any electrolyte gets into

case may cause battery acid to

•

If the vehicle is not going to be used for

your eyes, flush your eyes

leak, resulting in personal injury.

an extended time, disconnect the bat-

with clean water for at least

Lift with a battery carrier or with

tery cables.

15 minutes and get immedi-

your hands on opposite corners.

ate medical attention.

•

Never attempt to recharge the

(Continued)

battery when the battery cables

are connected.

(Continued)

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Maintenance

Battery recharging

(Continued)

CAUTION

Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,

• The electrical ignition system

•

When you don’t use the vehicle

calcium-based battery.

works with high voltage. Never

for a long time in the low temper-

•

If the battery becomes discharged in a

touch these components with the

ature, remove the battery and

short time (because, for example, the

engine running or the ignition

store it indoors.

headlights or interior lights were left on

switched on.

•

Always charge the battery fully to

while the vehicle was not in use),

Failure to follow the above warn-

prevent the battery case dam-

recharge it by slow charging (trickle)

ings can result in serious bodily

aged in low temperatures.

for 10 hours.

injury or death.

•

If the battery gradually discharges

because of high electric load while the

vehicle is being used, recharge it at 20-

30A for two hours.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSI-

TION 65 WARNING

Battery posts, terminals, and relat-

ed accessories contain lead and

lead compounds, chemicals known

to the State of California to cause

cancer, birth defects and reproduc-

tive harm. Batteries also contain

other chemicals known to the State

of California to cause cancer. Wash

hands after handling.

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