Hyundai Elantra (2017 year). Instruction

Maintenance

MAINTENANCE SERVICES

You should exercise the utmost care

Detailed warranty information is pro-

NOTICE

to prevent damage to your vehicle

vided in your Service Passport.

and injury to yourself whenever per-

Improper owner maintenance dur-

Repairs and adjustments required as

forming any maintenance or inspec-

ing the warranty period may affect

a result of improper maintenance or

tion procedures.

warranty coverage. For details,

a lack of required maintenance are

read the separate Service Passport

We recommend you have your vehi-

not covered.

provided with the vehicle. If you're

cle maintained and repaired by an

unsure about any servicing or

authorized HYUNDAI dealer. An

Owner maintenance precautions

maintenance procedure, we rec-

authorized HYUNDAI dealer meets

ommend that the system be serv-

HYUNDAI’s high service quality

Inadequate, incomplete or insuffi-

iced by an authorized HYUNDAI

standards and receives technical

cient servicing may result in opera-

dealer.

support from HYUNDAI in order to

tional problems with your vehicle that

provide you with a high level of serv-

could lead to vehicle damage, an

ice satisfaction.

accident, or personal injury. This

chapter provides instructions only for

the maintenance items that are easy

Owner’s responsibility

to perform. Several procedures can

Maintenance service and record reten-

be done only by an authorized

tion are the owner’s responsibility.

HYUNDAI dealer with special tools.

You should retain documents that

Your vehicle should not be modified

show proper maintenance has been

in any way. Such modifications may

performed on your vehicle in accor-

adversely affect the performance,

dance with the scheduled mainte-

safety or durability of your vehicle

nance service charts shown on the

and may, in addition, violate condi-

following pages. You need this infor-

tions of the limited warranties cover-

mation to establish your compliance

ing the vehicle.

with the servicing and maintenance

requirements of your vehicle war-

ranties.

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OWNER MAINTENANCE

The following lists are vehicle checks

WARNING

(Continued)

and inspections that should be per-

•

Block the tires

(front and

formed by the owner or an authorized

Performing maintenance work

back) to prevent the vehicle

HYUNDAI dealer at the frequencies

on a vehicle can be dangerous.

from moving.

indicated to help ensure safe,

If you lack sufficient knowledge

Remove loose clothing or jew-

dependable operation of your vehicle.

and experience or the proper

elry that can become entan-

Any adverse conditions should be

tools and equipment to do the

gled in moving parts.

brought to the attention of your deal-

work, we recommend that the

•

If you must run the engine

er as soon as possible.

system be serviced by an

during maintenance, do so

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

These Owner Maintenance vehicle

out doors or in an area with

checks are generally not covered by

ALWAYS follow these precau-

plenty of ventilation.

tions for performing mainte-

warranties and you may be charged

nance work:

•

Keep flames, sparks, or smok-

for labor, parts and lubricants used.

ing materials away from the

• Park your vehicle on level

battery and fuel-related parts.

ground, move the shift lever

into the P (Park, for automatic

transmission vehicle) posi-

tion, apply the parking brake,

place the ignition switch in

the LOCK/OFF position.

(Continued)

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Maintenance

Owner maintenance schedule

While operating your vehicle:

WARNING

When you stop for fuel:

•

Note any changes in the sound of

the exhaust or any smell of exhaust

Diesel Engine

• Check the engine oil level.

fumes in the vehicle.

Never manipulate or modify the

• Check coolant level in the engine

•

Check for vibrations in the steering

injection system while running

coolant reservoir.

wheel. Notice if there is any

the diesel engine or within 30

• Check the windshield washer fluid

increased steering effort or loose-

seconds after turning OFF the

level.

ness in the steering wheel, or

diesel engine. The high-pressure

• Check for low or under-inflated

change in its straight-ahead position.

pump, high-pressure pipes, rail,

tires.

•

Notice if your vehicle constantly

and injectors are still subject to

turns slightly or “pulls” to one side

the high pressure right after

when traveling on smooth, level

stopping the diesel engine.

WARNING

road.

When the fuel leakage vents out,

it may cause serious body injury.

Be careful when checking your

•

When stopping, listen and check for

Any people, who are implement-

engine coolant level when the

unusual sounds, pulling to one side,

ed with the artificial cardiac

engine is hot. This may result in

increased brake pedal travel or

pacemaker, should remain away

coolant being blown out of the

“hard-to-push” brake pedal.

from the ECU or the wiring har-

opening and cause serious

•

If any slipping or changes in the

ness by at least 30 cm, while run-

burns and other injuries.

operation of your transmission

ning the diesel engine. The high

occurs, check the transmission fluid

currents of the electric engine

level.

control system produce a con-

•

Check the automatic transmission

siderable amount of magnetic

P (Park) function.

fields.

•

Check the parking brake.

•

Check for fluid leaks under your vehi-

cle (water dripping from the air con-

ditioning system during or after use

is normal).

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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 condi-

•

Lubricate door hinges and hood

•

Check the operation of all exterior

tioning hoses for leaks or damage.

hinges.

lights, including the stoplights, turn

•

Check windshield washer spray

•

Lubricate door and hood locks and

signals and hazard warning flashers.

and wiper operation. Clean wiper

latches.

•

Check the inflation pressures of all

blades with clean cloth dampened

•

Lubricate door rubber weather

with washer fluid.

tires including the spare for tires

strips.

that are worn, show uneven wear,

•

Check headlamp alignment.

•

Lubricate door checker

or are damaged.

•

Check muffler, exhaust pipes,

•

Check the air conditioning system.

•

Check for loose wheel lug nuts.

shields and clamps.

•

Inspect and lubricate automatic

•

Check the seat belts for wear and

transmission linkage and controls.

function.

•

Clean the battery and terminals.

•

Check the brake fluid level.

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Maintenance

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Follow Normal Maintenance Schedule if the vehicle is usually operated where none of the following conditions apply.

If any of the following conditions apply, you must follow the Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions.

• Repeated driving short distance of less than 8 km (5 miles) in normal temperature or less than 16 km(10 miles) in

freezing temperature

• Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances

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

• Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather

• Driving in the condition of inflowing sand or dust into engine

• Driving in heavy traffic area

• Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road repeatedly

• Towing a trailer or using a camper, or roof rack

• Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use of vehicle towing

• Driving over 170 km/h (106 mile/h)

• Frequently driving in stop-and-go condition

If your vehicle is operated under the above conditions, you should inspect, replace or refill more frequently than the

following Normal Maintenance Schedule. After the periods or distance shown in the chart, continue to follow the pre-

scribed maintenance intervals.

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Normal Maintenance Schedule - Gasoline Engine (For Europe)

MAINTENANCE

Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first

INTERVALS

Months

Miles×1,000

MAINTENANCE

ITEM

Km×1,000

105

120

At first, inspect at 90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72 months

Drive belts *1

after that, inspect every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months

Engine oil and engine oil filter *2

Air cleaner filter

Spark plugs *3

Replace every 165,000 km (102,500 miles)

Valve clearance (For Gamma 1.6) *4

Vapor hose and fuel filler cap

Fuel tank air filter (if equipped)

Vacuum hose

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

R :Replace or change.

: Adjust alternator and power steering (and water pump drive belt) and air conditioner drive belt (if equipped).

Inspect and if necessary correct or replace.

: Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before starting a long trip.

: For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items.

: Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary. We recommend that the system be checked

by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Maintenance

Normal Maintenance Schedule (Cont.) - Gasoline Engine (For Europe)

MAINTENANCE

Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first

INTERVALS

Months

Miles×1,000

MAINTENANCE

ITEM

Km×1,000

105

120

Fuel filter *5

Fuel lines, hoses and connections

Inspect “Coolant level adjustment and leak” every day

Cooling system

At first, inspect at 60,000 km (40,000 miles) or 48 months

after that, inspect every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months

At first, replace at 210,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years:

Engine coolant *6

after that, replace every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months *7

Battery condition

Brake lines, hoses and connections

Brake pedal, Clutch pedal (if equipped)

Parking brake

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

R :Replace or change.

: The fuel filter is considered to be maintenance free but periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule

depends on fuel quality. If there are some important matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting prob-

lem etc, we recommend replacing the fuel filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consulting with an author-

ized HYUNDAI dealer for details.

: When adding coolant, use only deionized water or soft water for your vehicle and never mix hard water in the coolant filled at

the factory. An improper coolant mixture can result in serious malfunction or engine damage.

: For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items.

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Normal Maintenance Schedule (Cont.) - Gasoline Engine (For Europe)

MAINTENANCE

Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first

INTERVALS

Months

Miles×1,000

MAINTENANCE

ITEM

Km×1,000

105

120

Brake/clutch fluid

Disc brakes and pads

Steering gear rack, linkage and boots

Driveshaft and boots

Tire (pressure & tread wear)

Front suspension ball joints

Bolt and nuts on chassis and body

Air conditioner refrigerant (if equipped)

Air conditioner compressor (if equipped)

Climate control air filter (if equipped)

Manual transmission fluid (if equipped) *8

Automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)

No check, No service required

Exhaust system

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

R : Replace or change.

: Manual transmission fluid should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water.

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Maintenance

Maintenance Under Severe Usage and Low Mileage Conditions - Gasoline Engine (For Europe)

The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe and low mileage driving

conditions.

Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.

R : Replace I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace

Maintenance

Maintenance item

Maintenance intervals

Driving condition

operation

A, B, C, D, E,

Engine oil and engine oil filter

Every 7,500 km (4,650 miles) or 6 months

F, G, H, I, J, K

Replace more frequently

Air cleaner filter

C, E

depending on the condition

Replace more frequently

Spark plugs

A, B, H, I

depending on the condition

Inspect more frequently

Steering gear rack, linkage and boots

C, D, E, F, G

depending on the condition

Inspect more frequently

Front suspension ball joints

C, D, E, F, G

depending on the condition

Inspect more frequently

Disc brakes and pads, calipers and rotors

C, D, E, G, H

depending on the condition

Inspect more frequently

Parking brake

C, D, G, H

depending on the condition

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Maintenance

Maintenance item

Maintenance intervals

Driving condition

operation

Inspect more frequently

Driveshaft and boots

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

depending on the condition

Manual transmission fluid (if equipped)

Every 120,000 km (80,000 miles)

C, F, G, I, K

Automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)

Every 90,000 km (60,000 miles)

A, C, F, G, I

Replace more frequently

Climate control air filter (if equipped)

C, E

depending on the condition

Severe driving conditions

A :Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 8 km (5 miles)

E : Driving in the condition of inflowing sand or dust into engine

in normal temperature or less than 16 km (10 miles) in freez-

F : Driving in heavy traffic area

ing temperature

G:Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads repeatedly

B :Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long dis-

H :Towing a trailer, or using a camper or roof rack

tances

: Driving for patrol car, taxi, commercial car or vehicle towing

C :Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt

J :Driving over 140 km/h (87 mile/h)

spread roads

K :Driving over 170 km/h (106 mile/h)

D :Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in

very cold weather

L :Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions and under

15,000 km per year.

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Maintenance

Normal Maintenance Schedule - Gasoline Engine (Except Europe)

MAINTENANCE

Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first

INTERVALS

Months

Miles×1,000

MAINTENANCE

ITEM

Km×1,000

105

120

Drive belts *1

For Middle East *3,

Replace every 10,000 km (6,200 miles) or 12 months

Engine oil and engine

Central & South America

oil filter *2

Except Middle East *3,

Central & South America

For Middle East *3

Air cleaner filter

Except Middle East *3

Fuel additives *4

Add every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 6 months

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

R :Replace or change.

: Adjust alternator and power steering (and water pump drive belt) and air conditioner drive belt (if equipped).

Inspect and if necessary correct or replace.

: Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before starting a long trip.

: Middle East includes Morocco, Sudan and Egypt.

*4 : If good quality gasolines meet Europe Fuel standards (EN228) or equivalents including fuel additives is not available, one bottle of

additive is recommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer along with information on how to use them.

Do not mix other additives.

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Normal Maintenance Schedule (Cont.) - Gasoline Engine (Except Europe)

MAINTENANCE

Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first

INTERVALS

Months

Miles×1,000

MAINTENANCE

ITEM

Km×1,000

105

120

Spark plugs *5

Replace every 165,000 km (102,500 miles)

Valve clearance *6 (For Gamma 1.6)

Vapor hose and fuel filler cap

Fuel tank air filter (if equipped)

Vacuum hose

Fuel filter *7

Fuel lines, hoses and connections

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

R :Replace or change.

: For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items.

: Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary. We recommend that the system be checked by

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

: The fuel filter is considered to be maintenance free but periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule

depends on fuel quality. If there are some important matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem

etc, we recommend replacing the fuel filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consulting with an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer for details.

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Maintenance

Normal Maintenance Schedule (Cont.) - Gasoline Engine (Except Europe)

MAINTENANCE

Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first

INTERVALS

Months

Miles×1,000

MAINTENANCE

ITEM

Km×1,000

105

120

Inspect “Coolant level adjustment and leak” every day

Cooling system

At first, inspect 60,000 km (40,000 miles) or 48 months

after that, inspect every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months

At first replace at 200,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years:

Engine coolant *8

after that, replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 24 months *9

Battery condition

Brake lines, hoses and connections

Brake pedal, Clutch pedal (if equipped)

Parking brake

Brake/clutch fluid

Disc brakes and pads

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

R :Replace or change.

: When adding coolant, use only deionized water or soft water for your vehicle and never mix hard water in the coolant filled at

the factory.

An improper coolant mixture can result in serious malfunction or engine damage.

: For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items.

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Normal Maintenance Schedule (Cont.) - Gasoline Engine (Except Europe)

MAINTENANCE

Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first

INTERVALS

Months

Miles×1,000

MAINTENANCE

ITEM

Km×1,000

105

120

Steering gear rack, linkage and boots

Driveshaft and boots

Tire (pressure & tread wear)

Front suspension ball joints

Bolt and nuts on chassis and body

Air conditioner refrigerant (if equipped)

Air conditioner compressor (if equipped)

Climate control air filter (if equipped)

Manual transmission fluid (if equipped) *10

Automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)

No check, No service required

Exhaust system

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

R : Replace or change.

*10 : Manual transmission fluid should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water.

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Maintenance

Maintenance Under Severe Usage and Low Mileage Conditions - Gasoline Engine (Except Europe)

The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe driving conditions.

Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.

R : Replace I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace

Maintenance

Maintenance item

Maintenance intervals

Driving condition

operation

For Middle East *3,

Replace every 5,000 km (3,100 miles)

Engine oil and

Central & South America

or 6 months

A, B, C, D, E,

engine oil filter

F, G, H, I, K, L

Except Middle East *3,

Replace every 7,500 km (4,650 miles)

Central & South America

or 6 months

Replace more frequently

Air cleaner filter

C, E

depending on the condition

Replace more frequently

Spark plugs

A, B, H, I

depending on the condition

Inspect more frequently

Steering gear rack, linkage and boots

C, D, E, F, G

depending on the condition

Inspect more frequently

Front suspension ball joints

C, D, E, F, G

depending on the condition

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Hyundai Elantra (2017 year). Instruction - part 30