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Hyundai Veracruz (2012 year). Instruction - part 21

Maintenance

ENGINE OIL

3. Turn the engine off and wait for a few

minutes (about 5 minutes) for the oil to

return to the oil pan.

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

re-insert it fully.

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.

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5. Pull the dipstick out again and check

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

Checking the engine oil level

the level. The level should be between

the level to F. Do not overfill.

F and L.

1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground.

Use a funnel to help prevent oil from

2. Start the engine and allow it to reach

CAUTION

being spilled on engine components.

normal operating temperature.

• Do not overfill with engine oil.

Engine damage may result.

Use only the specified engine oil. (Refer

• Do not spill engine oil, when

to “Recommended lubricants and capaci-

adding or changing engine oil. If

ties” in section 8.)

you drop the engine oil on the

engine room, wipe it off immedi-

ately.

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Maintenance

ENGINE COOLANT

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CALIFORNIA PROPOSI-

The high-pressure cooling system has a

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reservoir filled with year-round antifreeze

coolant. The reservoir is filled at the fac-

Engine oil contains chemicals

tory.

known to the State of California to

cause cancer, birth defects, and

Check the antifreeze protection and

reproductive harm.

coolant level at least once a year, at the

beginning of the winter season, and

Used engine oil may cause irrita-

before traveling to a colder climate.

tion or cancer of the skin if left in

contact with the skin for prolonged

periods of time. Used engine oil

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contains chemicals that have

Checking the coolant level

caused cancer in laboratory ani-

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mals. Always protect your skin by

Changing the engine oil and filter

washing your hands thoroughly

WARNING

with soap and warm water as soon

Removing radiator

Have engine oil and filter changed by an

as possible after handling used oil.

cap

authorized HYUNDAI dealer according to

the Maintenance Schedule at the begin-

ning of this section.

• Never attempt to remove the radi-

ator cap while the engine is oper-

ating or hot. Doing so might lead

to cooling system and engine

damage and could result in seri-

ous personal injury from escap-

ing hot coolant or steam.

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Maintenance

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WARNING

•

Turn the engine off and wait until

The electric motor

it cools down. Use extreme care

(cooling fan) is con-

when removing the radiator cap.

trolled

by engine

Wrap a thick towel around it, and

coolant temperature,

turn it counterclockwise slowly to

refrigerant

pressure

the first stop. Step back while the

and vehicle speed. It may some-

pressure is released from the

times operate even when the

cooling system. When you are

engine is not running. Use extreme

sure all the pressure has been

caution when working near the

released, press down on the cap,

blades of the cooling fan so that

using a thick towel, and continue

you are not injured by a rotating fan

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turning counterclockwise to

blades. As the engine coolant tem-

Check the condition and connections of

remove it.

perature decreases, the electric

all cooling system hoses and heater

•

Even if the engine is not operat-

motor will automatically shut off.

hoses. Replace any swollen or deterio-

ing, do not remove the radiator

This is a normal condition.

rated hoses.

cap or the drain plug while the

engine and radiator are hot. Hot

The coolant level should be filled

coolant and steam may still blow

between F and L marks on the side of the

out under pressure, causing seri-

coolant reservoir when the engine is cool.

ous injury.

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

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Recommended engine coolant

Changing the coolant

• Use only soft (de-mineralized) water in

Have coolant changed by an authorized

the coolant mixture.

HYUNDAI dealer according to the

• The engine in your vehicle has alu-

Maintenance Schedule at the beginning

minum engine parts and must be pro-

of this section.

tected by an ethylene-glycol-based

coolant to prevent corrosion and freez-

CAUTION

ing.

Put a thick cloth around the radiator

• DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol

cap before refilling the coolant in

coolant or mix them with the specified

order to prevent the coolant from

coolant.

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overflowing into engine parts such

• Do not use a solution that contains

as the generator.

more than 60% antifreeze or less than

35% antifreeze, which would reduce

WARNING

the effectiveness of the solution.

Radiator cap

WARNING - Coolant

• Do not use radiator coolant or

For mixture percentage, refer to the fol-

antifreeze in the washer fluid

lowing table.

reservoir.

Do not remove the radiator cap

Mixture Percentage (volume)

• Radiator coolant can severely

Ambient

when the engine and radiator are

obscure visibility when sprayed

Temperature

hot. Scalding hot coolant and

Antifreeze

Water

on the windshield and may cause

steam may blow out under pres-

loss of vehicle control or damage

-15°C (5°F)

35

65

sure causing serious injury.

to paint and body trim.

-25°C (-13°F)

40

60

-35°C (-31°F)

50

50

-45°C (-49°F)

60

40

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Maintenance

BRAKE FLUID

If the level is low, add fluid to the MAX

level. The level will fall with accumulated

WARNING - Brake fluid

mileage. This is a normal condition asso-

When changing and adding brake

ciated with the wear of the brake linings.

fluid, handle it carefully. Do not let it

If the fluid level is excessively low, have

come in contact with your eyes. If

the brake system checked by an author-

brake fluid should come in contact

ized HYUNDAI dealer.

with your eyes, immediately flush

them with a large quantity of fresh

Use only the specified brake fluid. (Refer

tap water. Have your eyes examined

to “Recommended lubricants and capac-

by a doctor as soon as possible.

ities” in section 8.)

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Never mix different types of fluid.

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CAUTION

Checking the brake fluid level

Do not allow brake fluid to contact

WARNING - Loss of brake

the vehicle's body paint, as paint

Check the fluid level in the reservoir peri-

fluid

damage will result. Brake fluid,

odically. The fluid level should be

In the event the brake system

which has been exposed to open air

between MAX and MIN marks on the

requires frequent additions of fluid,

for an extended time should never

side of the reservoir.

the vehicle should be inspected by

be used as its quality cannot be

Before removing the reservoir cap and

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

guaranteed. It should be disposed

adding brake fluid, clean the area around

of properly. Don't put in the wrong

the reservoir cap thoroughly to prevent

kind of fluid. A few drops of miner-

brake fluid contamination.

al-based oil, such as engine oil, in

your brake system can damage

brake system parts.

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Maintenance

POWER STEERING FLUID

✽ NOTICE

Use only the specified power steering

Check that the fluid level is in the

fluid. (Refer to "Recommended lubricants

and capacities" in section 8.)

"HOT" range on the reservoir. If the

fluid is cold, check that it is in the

"COLD" range.

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Checking the power steering

In the event the power steering system

hose

requires frequent addition of fluid, the

vehicle should be inspected by an

Check the connections for oil leaks, dam-

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

age and twists in the power steering

hose before driving.

CAUTION

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•

To avoid damage to the power

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steering pump, do not operate the

Checking the power steering fluid

vehicle for prolonged periods

level

with a low power steering fluid

With the vehicle on level ground, check

level.

the fluid level in the power steering reser-

•

Never start the engine when the

voir periodically. The fluid should be

reservoir tank is empty.

between MAX and MIN marks on the

•

When adding fluid, be careful that

side of the reservoir at the normal tem-

dirt does not get into the tank.

perature.

•

Too little fluid can result in

Before adding power steering fluid, thor-

increased steering effort and/or

oughly clean the area around the reser-

noise from the power steering

voir cap to prevent power steering fluid

system.

contamination.

•

The use of the non-specified fluid

If the level is low, add fluid to the MAX

could reduce the effectiveness of

level.

the power steering system and

cause damage to it.

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Maintenance

WASHER FLUID

PARKING BRAKE

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

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and can be flammable under cer-

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tain circumstances. Do not allow

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Checking the washer fluid level

sparks or flame to contact the

Checking the parking brake

washer fluid or the washer fluid

The reservoir is translucent so that you

Check whether the stroke is within spec-

reservoir. Damage to the vehicle

can check the level with a quick visual

ification when the parking brake pedal is

or occupants could occur.

inspection.

depressed with 66 lb (30 kg, 294 N) of

•

Windshield washer fluid is poi-

Check the fluid level in the washer fluid

force. Also, the parking brake alone

reservoir and add fluid if necessary. Plain

sonous to humans and animals.

should securely hold the vehicle on a fair-

Do not drink and avoid contacting

ly steep grade. If the stroke is more or

water may be used if washer fluid is not

windshield washer fluid. Serious

less than specified, have the parking

available. However, use washer solvent

with antifreeze characteristics in cold cli-

injury or death could occur.

brake adjusted by an authorized

mates to prevent freezing.

HYUNDAI dealer.

Stroke : 5.1~5.5 in (130~140 mm)

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Maintenance

AIR CLEANER

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1. Loosen the air cleaner cover attaching

Filter replacement

clips and open the cover.

It must be replaced when necessary, and

should not be cleaned and reused.

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2. Replace the air cleaner filter.

3. Lock the cover with the cover attaching

clips.

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Maintenance

CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER

Replace the filter according to the

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Maintenance Schedule.

Filter inspection

If the vehicle is operated in extremely

The climate control air filter should be

dusty or sandy areas, replace the ele-

replaced according to the Maintenance

ment more often than the usual recom-

Schedule. If the vehicle is operated in

mended

intervals.

(Refer

to

severely air-polluted cities or on dusty

“Maintenance under severe usage condi-

rough roads for a long period, it should

tions” in this section.)

be inspected more frequently and

replaced earlier. When you replace the

climate control air filter, replace it per-

CAUTION

forming the following procedure, and be

• Do not drive with the air cleaner

careful to avoid damaging other compo-

removed; this will result in exces-

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nents.

sive engine wear.

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• When removing the air cleaner fil-

Filter replacement

ter, be careful that dust or dirt

1. Open the glove box and remove the

does not enter the air intake, or

support rod (1).

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 on both sides to allow the

case pulling out both sides of the

5. Reassemble in the reverse order of

glove box to hang freely on the hinges.

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

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the wiper blades with foreign matter can

Blade replacement

reduce the effectiveness of the wind-

When the wipers no longer clean ade-

shield wipers. Common sources of con-

quately, the blades may be worn or

tamination are insects, tree sap, and hot

cracked, and require replacement.

wax treatments used by some commer-

cial car washes. If the blades are not wip-

ing properly, clean both the window and

CAUTION

the blades with a good cleaner or mild

To prevent damage to the wiper

detergent, and rinse thoroughly with

arms or other components, do not

clean water.

attempt to move the wipers manual-

ly.

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CAUTION

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To prevent damage to the wiper

Blade inspection

blades, do not use gasoline,

CAUTION

✽ NOTICE

kerosene, paint thinner, or other

The use of a non-specified wiper

Commercial hot waxes applied by auto-

solvents on or near them.

blade could result in wiper malfunc-

matic car washes have been known to

tion and failure.

make the windshield difficult to clean.

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Maintenance

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3. Raise the wiper arm.

4. Press the button and slide the blade

Front windshield wiper blade

assembly upward.

For your convenience, move the wind-

CAUTION

shield wiper blades to the service posi-

Do not allow the wiper arm to fall

tion as follows;

against the windshield, since it may

1. Remove the key from the ignition

chip or crack the windshield.

switch.

2. Move the wiper switch to the single

wiping position (MIST) and hold the

switch until the wiper arm is in the fully

up position.

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Maintenance

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5. Install the blade assembly in the

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2. Install the new blade assembly by

reverse order of removal.

Rear window wiper blade

inserting the center part into the slot in

6. Return the wiper arm on the wind-

1. Raise the wiper arm and pull out the

the wiper arm until it clicks into place.

shield.

wiper blade assembly.

3. Make sure the blade assembly is

7. Turn the ignition switch to the ON posi-

installed firmly by trying to pull it slight-

tion.

ly.

8. Move the wiper switch to any position

To prevent damage to the wiper arms or

and then to the OFF position.

other components, have an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer replace the wiper

blade.

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Maintenance

BATTERY

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WARNING - Battery

dangers

If any electrolyte gets into

Always read the following

your eyes, flush your eyes

instructions carefully when

with clean water for at least

handling a battery.

15 minutes and get immedi-

ate medical attention.

Keep lighted cigarettes and

If electrolyte gets on your

all other flames or sparks

skin, thoroughly wash the

away from the battery.

contacted area. If you feel a

Hydrogen, a highly com-

pain or a burning sensa-

bustible gas, is always

tion, get medical attention

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immediately.

present in battery cells and

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may explode if ignited.

Wear eye protection when

For best battery service

charging or working near a

Keep batteries out of the

• Keep the battery securely mounted.

reach of children because

battery. Always provide

• Keep the battery top clean and dry.

batteries contain highly

ventilation when working in

• Keep the terminals and connections

corrosive SULFURIC ACID.

an enclosed space.

clean, tight, and coated with petroleum

Do not allow battery acid to

An inappropriately dis-

jelly or terminal grease.

contact your skin, eyes,

posed battery can be harm-

clothing or paint finish.

• Rinse any spilled electrolyte from the

ful to the environment and

battery immediately with a solution of

human health. Dispose the

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water and baking soda.

battery according to your

• If the vehicle is not going to be used for

local law(s) or regulation.

an extended time, disconnect the bat-

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tery cables.

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CAUTION

Battery recharging

• When lifting a plastic-cased bat-

• When you don’t use the vehicle

Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,

tery, excessive pressure on the

for a long time in the low temper-

calcium-based battery.

case may cause battery acid to

ature area, separate the battery

leak, resulting in personal injury.

•

If the battery becomes discharged in a

and keep it indoors.

Lift with a battery carrier or with

short time (because, for example, the

• Always charge the battery fully to

headlights or interior lights were left on

your hands on opposite corners.

prevent battery case damage in

while the vehicle was not in use),

• Never attempt to recharge the

low temperature area.

recharge it by slow charging (trickle)

battery when the battery cables

• If you connect unauthorized elec-

for 10 hours.

are connected.

tronic devices, the battery may be

•

If the battery gradually discharges

• The electrical ignition system

discharged. Never use unautho-

because of high electric load while the

works with high voltage. Never

rized devices.

vehicle is being used, recharge it at 20-

touch these components with the

30A for two hours.

engine running or the ignition

switched on.

WARNING

Failure to follow the above warn-

WARNING - Recharging

Separating the battery from the

ings can result in serious bodily

vehicle should be done in an

battery

injury or death.

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

When recharging the battery,

observe the following precautions:

• The battery must be removed

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from the vehicle and placed in an

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area with good ventilation.

Battery posts, terminals, and relat-

• Do not allow cigarettes, sparks,

ed accessories contain lead and

or flame near the battery.

lead compounds, chemicals known

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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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