Hyundai Azera (2017 year). Instruction

Maintenance

OWNER MAINTENANCE

The following lists are vehicle checks

Owner maintenance schedule

While operating your vehicle:

and inspections that should be per-

•

Note any changes in the sound of

When you stop for fuel:

formed by the owner or an authorized

the exhaust or any smell of

•

Check the engine oil level.

HYUNDAI dealer at the frequencies

exhaust fumes in the vehicle.

indicated to help ensure safe,

•

Check coolant level in coolant

•

Check for vibrations in the steering

reservoir.

dependable operation of your vehicle.

wheel. Notice any increased steer-

Any adverse conditions should be

•

Check the windshield washer fluid

ing effort or looseness in the steer-

level.

brought to the attention of your deal-

ing wheel, or change in its straight-

er as soon as possible.

•

Look for low or under-inflated tires.

ahead position.

These Owner Maintenance Checks

•

Check the radiator and condenser.

•

Notice if your vehicle constantly

are generally not covered by war-

Check if the front of the radiator and

turns slightly or “pulls” to one side

ranties and you may be charged for

when traveling on smooth, level

condenser are clean and not blocked

labor, parts and lubricants used.

with leaves, dirt or insects etc.

road.

If any of the above parts are

•

When stopping, listen and check

extremely dirty or you are not sure

for unusual sounds, pulling to one

of their condition, take your vehicle

side, increased brake pedal travel

to an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

or “hard-to-push” brake pedal.

•

If any slipping or changes in the

operation of your transaxle occurs,

WARNING - Hot coolant

check the transaxle fluid level.

Be careful when checking your

•

Check automatic transaxle P

engine coolant level when the

(Park) function.

engine is hot. Scalding hot

coolant and steam may blow

•

Check parking brake.

out under pressure. This could

•

Check for fluid leaks under your

cause burns or other serious

vehicle (water dripping from the air

injuries.

conditioning system during or after

use is normal)

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Maintenance

At least monthly:

At least twice a year

At least once a year:

•

Check coolant level in the engine

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

•

Clean body and door drain holes.

coolant reservoir.

•

Check radiator, heater and air con-

•

Lubricate door hinges and checks,

ditioning hoses for leaks or dam-

•

Check the operation of all exterior

and hood hinges.

age.

lights, including the stoplights, turn

•

Lubricate door and hood locks and

signals and hazard warning flash-

•

Check windshield washer spray

latches.

ers.

and wiper operation. Clean wiper

•

Lubricate door rubber weather-

blades with clean cloth dampened

•

Check the inflation pressures of all

strips.

with washer fluid.

tires including the spare.

•

Check the air conditioning system.

•

Check headlight alignment.

•

Inspect and lubricate automatic

•

Check muffler, exhaust pipes,

transaxle linkage and controls.

shields and clamps.

•

Clean battery and terminals.

•

Check the lap/shoulder belts for

wear and function.

•

Check the brake fluid level.

•

Check for worn tires and loose

wheel lug nuts.

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Maintenance

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICE

Normal

Maintenance

If your vehicle is operated under the

Schedule if the vehicle is usually

above conditions, you should

operated where none of the following

inspect, replace or refill more fre-

conditions apply. If any of the following

quently than the following Normal

conditions apply, follow Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule. After the

Under Severe Usage Conditions.

periods or distance shown in the

chart, 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 extreme-

ly 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 fre-

quency of service is determined by whichever occurs first.

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

(Continued)

❑ Rotate tire

❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts

❑ Inspect battery condition

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

❑ Inspect air cleaner filter

❑ Replace engine oil and filter

❑ Inspect vacuum hose

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

❑ Replace engine oil and filter

❑ Add fuel additive *1

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

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

❑ Add fuel additive *1 (7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)

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

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

❑ Rotate tire

❑ Inspect battery condition

❑ Inspect air cleaner filter

❑ Inspect vacuum hose

❑ Replace engine oil and filter

❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant

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

❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines

❑ Add fuel additive *1

❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots

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

❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler

❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers

*1 :If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of addi-

❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads

tive is recommended. Additives are available from your authorized

HYUNDAI dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not

❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage &

mix other additives.

boots/lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball joint

❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.

(Continued)

Maintenance

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

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

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

❑ Rotate tire

❑ Inspect battery condition

❑ Inspect vacuum hose

❑ Inspect air cleaner filter

❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant

❑ Inspect vacuum hose

❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines

❑ Replace engine oil and filter

❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler

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

❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers

❑ Add fuel additive *2

❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads

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

❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage &

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

boots/lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball joint

but periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance sched-

ule depends on fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters

❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts

like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem

❑ Inspect brake fluid

etc, replace the fuel filter immediately regardless of maintenance

❑ Inspect fuel filter *1

schedule and consult an authorized HYUNDAI dealer for details.

*2 :If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of addi-

❑ Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections

tive is recommended. Additives are available from your authorized

❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter *1

HYUNDAI dealer along with information on how to use them. Do

❑ Inspect parking brake

not mix other additives.

❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap

❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.

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

❑ Replace air cleaner filter

❑ Replace engine oil and filter

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

❑ Add fuel additive *2

(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

❑ Rotate tire

❑ Inspect battery condition

❑ Inspect air cleaner filter

❑ Inspect vacuum hose

❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant

❑ Replace engine oil and filter

❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines

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

❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots

❑ Add fuel additive *1

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

❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler

❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers

*1 :If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of addi-

tive is recommended. Additives are available from your authorized

❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads

HYUNDAI dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not

❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage &

mix other additives.

boots/lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball joint

❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.

❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts

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

❑ Replace engine oil and filter

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

❑ Add fuel additive *1

(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

(Continued)

❑ Replace engine oil and filter

❑ Rotate tire

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

❑ Inspect battery condition

❑ Add fuel additive *4

❑ Inspect vacuum hose

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

❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant

❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines

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

❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler

❑ Rotate tire

❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers

❑ Inspect battery condition

❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads

❑ Inspect air cleaner filter

❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage &

❑ Inspect vacuum hose

boots/lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball joint

❑ Replace engine oil and filter

❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts

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

❑ Inspect brake fluid

❑ Add fuel additive *4 (67,500 miles (108,000 km) or 108 months)

❑ Inspect fuel filter *1

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

❑ Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections

but periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance sched-

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

ule depends on fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters

❑ Inspect parking brake

like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem

etc, replace the fuel filter immediately regardless of maintenance

❑ Inspect valve clearance *3

schedule and consult an authorized HYUNDAI dealer for details.

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

*2 :The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is

❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap

reduced excessively.

❑ Inspect drive belts *2

*3 :Inspect for excessive tappet noise and/or engine vibration and

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

adjust if necessary.

*4 :If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of addi-

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

tive is recommended. Additives are available from your authorized

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

HYUNDAI dealer along with information on how to use them. Do

❑ Replace air cleaner filter

not mix other additives.

(Continued)

❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.

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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

❑ Rotate tire

❑ Inspect battery condition

❑ Inspect air cleaner filter

❑ Inspect vacuum hose

❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant

❑ Replace engine oil and filter

❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines

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

❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots

❑ Add fuel additive *2

❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler

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

❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers

*1 :The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is

❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads

reduced excessively.

*2 :If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of addi-

❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage &

tive is recommended. Additives are available from your authorized

boots/lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball joint

HYUNDAI dealer along with information on how to use them. Do

❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts

not mix other additives.

❑ Inspect drive belts *1

❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.

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

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

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

❑ Add fuel additive *2

(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

(Continued)

❑ Rotate tire

❑ Replace engine oil and filter

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

❑ Inspect battery condition

❑ Inspect vacuum hose

❑ Add fuel additive *3

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

❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant

❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines

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

❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler

❑ Rotate tire

❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers

❑ Inspect battery condition

❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads

❑ Inspect air cleaner filter

❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage &

❑ Inspect vacuum hose

boots/lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball joint

❑ Replace spark plugs (iridium coated)

❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts

❑ Replace engine oil and filter

❑ Inspect brake fluid

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

❑ Inspect fuel filter *1

❑ Add fuel additive *3 (97,500 miles (156,000 km) or 156 months)

❑ Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections

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

but periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance sched-

❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter *1

ule depends on fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters

❑ Inspect parking brake

like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem

❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap

etc, replace the fuel filter immediately regardless of maintenance

❑ Inspect drive belts *2

schedule and consult an authorized HYUNDAI dealer for details.

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

*2 :The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is

reduced excessively.

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

*3 :If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of addi-

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

tive is recommended. Additives are available from your authorized

❑ Replace air cleaner filter

HYUNDAI dealer along with information on how to use them. Do

(Continued)

not mix other additives.

❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.

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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

❑ Rotate tire

❑ Inspect battery condition

❑ Inspect air cleaner filter

❑ Inspect vacuum hose

❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant

❑ Replace engine oil and filter

❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines

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

❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots

❑ Add fuel additive *2

❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler

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

❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers

*1 :The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is

❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads

reduced excessively.

*2 :If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of addi-

❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage &

tive is recommended. Additives are available from your authorized

boots/lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball joint

HYUNDAI dealer along with information on how to use them. Do

❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts

not mix other additives.

❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.

❑ Inspect drive belts *1

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

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

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

❑ Add fuel additive *2

(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

(Continued)

❑ Rotate tire

❑ Replace climate control air filter

❑ Inspect battery condition

(for evaporator and blower unit)

❑ Inspect vacuum hose

❑ Replace air cleaner filter

❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant

❑ Replace engine oil and filter

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

❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines

❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler

❑ Replace coolant

(First, 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 120 months after that,

❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers

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

❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads

❑ Add fuel additive *4

❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage &

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

boots/lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball joint

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

❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts

but periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance sched-

❑ Inspect brake fluid

ule depends on fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters

❑ Inspect fuel filter *1

like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem

❑ Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections

etc, replace the fuel filter immediately regardless of maintenance

schedule and consult an authorized HYUNDAI dealer for details.

❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter *1

*2 :The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is

❑ Inspect parking brake

reduced excessively.

❑ Inspect valve clearance *3

*3 :Inspect for excessive tappet noise and/or engine vibration and

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

adjust if necessary.

*4 :If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of addi-

❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap

tive is recommended. Additives are available from your authorized

❑ Inspect drive belts *2

HYUNDAI dealer along with information on how to use them. Do

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

not mix other additives.

❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.

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

(Continued)

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Maintenance

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

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

(Continued)

❑ Rotate tire

❑ Inspect drive belts *1

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

❑ Inspect battery condition

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

❑ Inspect air cleaner filter

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

❑ Inspect vacuum hose

❑ Replace engine oil and filter

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

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

❑ Add fuel additive *2

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

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

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

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

❑ Rotate tire

❑ Inspect battery condition

❑ Inspect air cleaner filter

❑ Inspect vacuum hose

❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant

❑ Replace engine oil and filter

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

❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines

❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots

❑ Add fuel additive *3

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

❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler

❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers

*1 :The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is

❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads

reduced excessively.

❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage &

*2 :If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of addi-

tive is recommended. Additives are available from your authorized

boots/lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball joint

HYUNDAI dealer along with information on how to use them. Do

❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts

not mix other additives.

(Continued)

❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.

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Maintenance

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

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

(Continued)

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

❑ Rotate tire

❑ Replace air cleaner filter

❑ Inspect battery condition

❑ Replace engine oil and filter

❑ Inspect vacuum hose

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

❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant

❑ Replace coolant

❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines

(First, 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 120 months after that,

❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler

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

❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers

❑ Add fuel additive *3

❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads

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

❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage &

boots/lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball joint

No check, No service required

❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts

❑ Automatic transaxle fluid

❑ Inspect brake fluid

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

❑ Inspect fuel filter *1

but periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance sched-

ule depends on fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters

❑ Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections

like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem

❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter *1

etc, replace the fuel filter immediately regardless of maintenance

❑ Inspect parking brake

schedule and consult an authorized HYUNDAI dealer for details.

❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap

*2 :The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is

reduced excessively.

❑ Inspect drive belts *2

*3 :If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of addi-

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

tive is recommended. Additives are available from your authorized

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

HYUNDAI dealer along with information on how to use them. Do

(Continued)

not mix other additives.

❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.

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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

A, B, C, D, E, F, G,

ENGINE OIL AND FILTER

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

H, I, J, K

AIR CLEANER FILTER

MORE FREQUENTLY

C, E

SPARK PLUGS

MORE FREQUENTLY

A, B, H, I, K

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID

EVERY 60,000 MILES (96,000 KM)

A, C, E, F, G, I

FRONT BRAKE DISC/PADS AND 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/LOWER ARM BALL JOINT AND

MORE FREQUENTLY

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

UPPER ARM BALL JOINT

DRIVE SHAFTS AND BOOTS

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

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

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 nor-

E-Driving in sandy areas

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

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

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

G-Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road

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

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

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

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

changed at the intervals specified in

which the vehicle may be driven,

should be inspected at those intervals

the maintenance schedule. If the car

damage the emission system and

specified in the maintenance sched-

is being driven in severe conditions,

cause multiple issues such as hard

ule. Make sure that a new vapor hose

more frequent oil and filter changes

starting. If an excessive amount of

or fuel filler cap is correctly replaced.

are required.

foreign matter accumulates in the

fuel tank, the filter may require

Vacuum crankcase ventilation

replacement more frequently.

Drive belts

hoses

After installing a new filter, run the

Inspect all drive belts for evidence of

Inspect the surface of hoses for evi-

engine for several minutes, and

cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oil

dence of heat and/or mechanical

check for leaks at the connections.

saturation and replace if necessary.

damage. Hard and brittle rubber,

Fuel filters should be installed by an

cracking, tears, cuts, abrasions, and

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

excessive swelling indicate deterio-

ration. Particular attention should be

Fuel lines, fuel hoses and con-

paid to examine those hose surfaces

nections

nearest to high heat sources, such

as the exhaust manifold.

Check the fuel lines, fuel hoses and

connections for leakage and dam-

Inspect the hose routing to assure that

age. Have an authorized HYUNDAI

the hoses do not come in contact with

dealer replace any damaged or leak-

any heat source, sharp edges or mov-

ing parts immediately.

ing component which might cause

heat damage or mechanical wear.

Inspect all hose connections, such as

clamps and couplings, 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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Maintenance

Air cleaner filter

Coolant

✽ NOTICE

A Genuine HYUNDAI air cleaner fil-

The coolant should be changed at

Automatic transaxle fluid color is

ter is recommended when the filter is

the intervals specified in the mainte-

basically red.

replaced.

nance schedule.

As the vehicle is driven, the auto-

matic transaxle fluid will begin to

look darker.

Spark plugs

Automatic transaxle fluid

This a normal condition and you

Make sure to install new spark plugs

Automatic transaxle fluid does not

should not judge the need to replace

of the correct heat range.

need to be checked under normal

the fluid based upon the changed

usage conditions.

color.

But in severe conditions, the fluid

Valve clearance

should be changed at an authorized

The use of a non-specified fluid

Inspect excessive valve noise and/or

HYUNDAI dealer in accordance to

could result in transaxle malfunction

engine vibration and adjust if neces-

the scheduled maintenance at the

and failure.

sary. An authorized HYUNDAI dealer

beginning of this chapter.

Use only specified automatic transaxle

should perform the operation.

fluid. (Refer to “Recommended lubri-

cants and capacities” in section 8.)

Cooling system

Check cooling system components,

such as radiator, coolant reservoir,

hoses and connections for leakage

and damage. Replace any damaged

parts.

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Maintenance

Brake hoses and lines

Brake discs, pads, calipers

Exhaust pipe and muffler

Visually check for proper installation,

and rotors

Visually inspect the exhaust pipes,

chafing, cracks, deterioration and

Check the pads for excessive wear,

muffler and hangers for cracks, dete-

any leakage. Replace any deteriorat-

discs for run out and wear, and

rioration, or damage. Start the

ed or damaged parts immediately.

calipers for fluid leakage.

engine and listen carefully for any

exhaust gas leakage. Tighten con-

nections or replace parts as neces-

Brake fluid

Suspension mounting bolts

sary.

Check brake fluid level in the brake

Check the suspension connections

fluid reservoir. The level should be

for looseness or damage. Retighten

Drive shafts and boots

between “MIN” and “MAX” marks on

to the specified torque.

the side of the reservoir. Use only

Check the drive shafts, boots and

hydraulic brake fluid conforming to

clamps for cracks, deterioration, or

Steering gear box, linkage &

DOT 3 or DOT 4 specification.

damage. Replace any damaged

boots/lower arm ball joint

parts and, if necessary, repack the

With the vehicle stopped and engine

grease.

Parking brake

off, check for excessive free-play in

Inspect the parking brake system

the steering wheel.

Air conditioning refrigerant

including the parking brake pedal or

Check the linkage for bends or dam-

lever and cables.

age. Check the dust boots and ball

Check the air conditioning lines and

connections for leakage and dam-

joints for deterioration, cracks, or

damage. Replace any damaged

age.

parts.

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