Car maintenance and care Hyundai Elantra 3

Corrosion protection
By using the most advanced design and manufacturing technology to combat corrosion, Hyundai produces vehicles of the highest quality. However, this is only part of the...

Corrosion prevention agents
The onset of corrosion can be prevented by following these requirements: Keep your car clean The most effective way to prevent corrosion is to keep your car clean and...

Washing, polishing and applying pastes
Washing Do not wash your car when it is hot in the sun. Wash your car in the shade. Wash your car more often. Dirt is abrasive and will cause scratches if not removed....

Interior cleaning
Cleaning Vinyl Upholstery Before cleaning vinyl upholstery, remove dirt and dust from it with a vacuum cleaner. Then wet them with a clean sponge or soft cloth soaked in...

Engine bay
For vehicles with 1.6L DOHC petrol engine 1. Power steering fluid reservoir; 2. Oil filler cap; 3. Brake booster; 4. Brake fluid reservoir; 5. Clutch fluid reservoir (if...

General check of the car
In the engine compartment It is necessary to check regularly: Engine oil level and quality Level and quality of oil in the automatic transmission crankcase Fluid level...

Checking the engine oil level
Oil used in gasoline engines It is recommended to use all-season energy-saving oils of quality classes SH, SG or SG/CD (API). It is recommended to use all-season...

Engine oil consumption
Purpose of motor oil Motor oil serves to lubricate and cool the rubbing parts of the engine. Oil consumption During normal engine operation, oil consumption occurs. The...

Changing engine oil and oil filter
Petrol engines The engine oil and oil filter must be replaced at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart in the Service Book. When operating the...

Checking the level and replacing the engine coolant
Warning: Do not open the radiator cap when the engine is hot. When the engine is hot, the coolant is under pressure and may be released when the radiator cap is opened....

Spark plugs
Replacing spark plugs (only cars with petrol engines) Spark plugs should be replaced at the intervals specified in Section 5 or when engine performance decreases. Signs...

Replacing the air filter
Cars with gasoline engines Cars with diesel engines To replace the air filter, unfasten the fasteners around its cover. After this, lift the cover up, remove the old...

Windshield wiper blades
Windscreen wiper blades should be periodically checked thoroughly and cleaned of greasy film and other dirt. Wash the wiper blades and arms with a clean sponge or cloth...

Filling the windshield washer reservoir
Cars with gasoline engines Cars with diesel engines The tank supplies liquid to the washer nozzles. Only fill the washer reservoir with good quality fluid. In bad...

Checking the transmission oil level in a manual gearbox
The transmission oil level must be checked at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart in the Service Book. Recommended transmission oil type For manual...

Checking the fluid level in the automatic transmission
The automatic transmission fluid level must be checked at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart in the Service Book. Recommended Automatic...

Checking the brake system
Caution: Considering the importance of the brake system to ensure safety, it is recommended that you have it checked and serviced by a Hyundai dealer. Check and...

Checking the fluid level in the clutch hydraulic reservoir
Checking the fluid level Cars with gasoline engines Cars with diesel engines The fluid level in the clutch master cylinder is checked when performing other work in the...

Air Conditioner Maintenance
Keep the condenser clean Check the air conditioner condenser periodically (and the radiator of the engine cooling system), to ensure that it is not clogged with dirt,...

Checking the steering wheel play
To check the steering wheel play, set it to the straight-ahead position and turn the steering wheel slightly in both directions, applying light force with your fingers...

Checking the free travel of the clutch pedal
With the engine not running, lightly press the clutch pedal until you feel a noticeable resistance. This determines the free travel of the clutch pedal, which should be...

Checking the free travel of the brake pedal
With the engine not running, press the brake pedal several times to relieve the vacuum in the brake booster. Then slowly press the brake pedal with your hand until you...

Checking the height of the pressed brake pedal above the floor
This check is performed with the participation of an assistant. With the engine running, the assistant should press the brake pedal several times and then hold it down...

Checking the drive belts of attachments
Petrol engines The tension of the drive belts should be checked periodically and adjusted if necessary. At the same time, check the belts for cracks, wear, burning and...

Checking and replacing fuses
Replacing fuses In the event of an overload of electrical circuits powered directly by the battery, the fuse melts, thereby preventing damage to the entire electrical...

Checking the battery
Warning: Batteries are potentially dangerous! To prevent serious injury when working on batteries, carefully follow the instructions below. The liquid poured into the...

Checking electric cooling fans
Warning: The electric fan of the engine cooling system turns on and off depending on the air temperature and can sometimes turn on even when the engine is not running....

Checking the fluid level in the power steering pump reservoir
Cars with gasoline engines Cars with diesel engines The fluid level in the power steering pump reservoir should be checked regularly. Before checking, make sure the...

Checking the power steering hoses
It is recommended to check the power steering hose connections daily for fluid leaks. Hoses that have surface cracks, stretching, scratches and traces of friction must...

Draining water sediment from the fuel filter
Diesel engine When the water in fuel indicator light comes on, it indicates sediment has formed in the fuel filter. In this case, drain the sediment as follows: 1....

Headlight adjustment
Before adjusting the headlights, do the following: 1. Set the required tire pressure on all wheels. 2. Place the vehicle on a level, horizontal surface and press the...

Replacement of lighting lamps
Before replacing the light bulbs, make sure the ignition key is in the "OFF" position. Below are instructions for replacing the lamps. Replace burnt-out lamps only with...

Lamps used in the car
№ Name of the lamp Power, W 1 Headlights (high beam) 55 2 Headlights (low beam) 55/5 3 Front fog lights (additional equipment) 55 4 Front direction indicators 21 5...

Toxicity Reduction Systems
Depending on the configuration, the vehicle is equipped with emission reduction systems designed to bring the vehicle's emissions into compliance with local...

Exhaust gas recirculation system
This system serves to reduce the content of nitrogen oxides in the exhaust gases by feeding part of the exhaust gases into the engine intake tract to reduce the...

Catalytic converter of exhaust gases
Cars with gasoline engines All Hyundai vehicles are equipped with a monoblock three-component neutralizer of exhaust gases, which reduces the content of carbon monoxide,...

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