Car maintenance and care Hyundai Elantra 3

Corrosion protection
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
The onset of corrosion can be prevented by meeting the following requirements: Keep your car clean The most effective means of preventing corrosion is to keep the...

Washing, polishing and applying pastes
Washing Do not wash a car that has been heated by the sun. Wash your car in the shade. Wash your car more often. Dirt is abrasive and, if not removed, causes scratches....

Interior cleaning
Cleaning vinyl upholstery Before cleaning vinyl upholstery, remove dirt and dust from the vinyl upholstery with a vacuum cleaner. Then dampen them with a clean sponge or...

Engine compartment
For 1.6L DOHC Gasoline Engine Vehicles 1. Power steering fluid reservoir; 2. Oil filler cap; 3. Brake booster; 4. Brake fluid reservoir; 5. Clutch fluid reservoir (if...

General vehicle check
In the engine compartment You need to check regularly: Engine oil level and quality Level and quality of oil in the crankcase of an automatic transmission Fluid level in...

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

Engine oil consumption
Purpose of engine oil Engine oil is used to lubricate and cool moving engine parts. Oil consumption During normal engine operation, oil consumption occurs. The reasons...

Changing engine oil and oil filter
Gasoline engines The engine oil and oil filter must be changed at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart in the Service Book. The engine oil and oil...

Checking the level and replacing the engine coolant
Warning: Do not open the radiator cap when the engine is hot. In a hot engine, the coolant is under pressure, so when the radiator cap is opened, it can be released....

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

Air filter replacement
Cars with petrol engines Vehicles with diesel engines To replace the air filter, unfasten the clips around the filter cover. After that, lift the cover up, remove the...

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

Filling the windshield washer reservoir
Cars with petrol engines Vehicles with diesel engines Fluid is supplied from the reservoir to the washer nozzles. Fill the washer reservoir with only good quality fluid....

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

Checking the Fluid Level in an Automatic Transmission
The fluid level in the automatic transmission must be checked at the intervals indicated in the periodic maintenance chart in the Service Book. Recommended Automatic...

Checking the brake system
Attention: Due to the importance of the brake system to safety, it is recommended that it be checked and serviced by a Hyundai dealer. Checking and determining the...

Checking the fluid level in the clutch fluid reservoir
Liquid level check Cars with petrol engines Vehicles with diesel engines The fluid level in the clutch master cylinder is checked when performing other work in the...

Air conditioner care
Keep the condenser clean Periodically check the air conditioner condenser (and engine cooling radiator), to make sure it is not clogged with dirt, insect debris, leaves,...

Steering wheel play check
To check the steering wheel play, place the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position and turn the steering wheel slightly in both directions, using light finger...

Clutch pedal free play check
With the engine off, lightly press the clutch pedal until you feel resistance. This determines the free play of the clutch pedal, which must be within the limits shown...

Checking the free play of the brake pedal
With the engine off, press the brake pedal several times to release the vacuum in the brake booster. Then slowly press the brake pedal with your hand until you feel an...

Checking the height of the depressed brake pedal above the floor
This check is performed with the participation of an assistant. With the engine running, the assistant must depress the brake pedal several times and then hold it...

Checking the drive belts of mounted units
Gasoline 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,...

Checking and replacing fuses
Replacing fuses In the event of an overload of electrical circuits fed directly from the battery, the fuse melts, thereby preventing damage to all electrical wiring....

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

Checking the cooling fans
Warning: The engine cooling fan turns on and off depending on the air temperature and can sometimes turn on even when the engine is not running. When doing any work near...

Checking the fluid level in the power steering pump reservoir
Cars with petrol engines Vehicles 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 with surface cracks, stretching, scratches and signs of friction must be...

Draining water sediment from the fuel filter
Diesel engine The water-in-fuel warning light comes on to indicate sediment buildup in the fuel filter. In this case, drain the sludge as follows: 1. Remove the fuel...

Headlight adjustment
Before adjusting the headlights, do the following: 1. Set the required pressure in the tires of all wheels. 2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and press the front...

Replacing lighting lamps
Before replacing light bulbs, make sure the ignition key is in the «OFF». The following are instructions for replacing lamps. Replace burnt out lamps only with lamps of...

Lamps used in the car
№ lamp name Power, W 1 headlights (high beam) 55 2 headlights (dipped beam) 55/5 3 Front fog lights (optional equipment) 55 4 Front direction indicators 21 5 Side...

Toxicity reduction systems
Depending on the equipment, the vehicle is equipped with emission control systems designed to bring the vehicle's emissions into line with local environmental...

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

Exhaust Catalytic Converter
Cars with petrol engines All Hyundai vehicles are equipped with a monobloc three-way exhaust gas converter, which reduces the content of carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons...

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Elantra 3 (2000-2006)