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Hyundai i30 N (2018 year). Manual - part 25

Maintenance

WASHER FLUID

PARKING BRAKE

Checking the washer fluid

Checking the parking brake

WARNING

level

To prevent serious injury or

death, take the following safety

precautions when using washer

fluid:

•

Do not use engine coolant or

antifreeze in the washer fluid

reservoir. Engine coolant can

severely obscure visibility

when sprayed on the wind-

shield and may cause loss of

vehicle control resulting in an

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accident or damage to paint

Check the stroke of the parking

and body trim.

Check the fluid level in the washer

brake by counting the number of

•

Do not allow sparks or flames

fluid reservoir and add fluid if neces-

“clicks’’ heard while fully applying it

to contact the washer fluid or

sary. Plain water may be used if

from the released position. Also, the

washer fluid is not available.

the washer fluid reservoir.

parking brake alone should securely

Washer fluid may contain

However, use washer solvent with

hold the vehicle on a fairly steep

antifreeze characteristics in cold cli-

alcohol and can be flamma-

grade. If the stroke is more or less

ble.

mates to prevent freezing.

than specified, we recommend that

•

Do not drink washer fluid and

the system be serviced by an author-

avoid contact with skin.

ized HYUNDAI dealer.

Washer fluid is poisonous to

humans and animals.

Stroke : 5~6 “clicks’’ at a force of

20 kg (44 lbs, 196 N).

•

Keep washer fluid away from

children and animals.

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AIR CLEANER

Filter replacement

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1. Loosen the air cleaner cover

2. Pull out the part written PULL (1).

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attaching clips and open the cover.

3. Pull out the air cleaner filter (2).

The air cleaner filter can be cleaned

4. When installing, place the part

for inspection using compressed air.

written PULL

(1) first, and then

Do not attempt to wash or to rinse it,

place the new air filter (2) in the

as water will damage the filter.

original position.

If soiled, the air cleaner filter must be

5. Lock the cover with the cover

replaced.

attaching clips.

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6. Check that the cover is firmly

installed.

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Maintenance

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Information

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■ Example

If the vehicle is operated in extremely

dusty or sandy areas, replace the element

more often than the usual recommended

intervals (refer to “Maintenance Under

Severe Usage Conditions” in this chap-

ter).

NOTICE

• Do not drive with the air cleaner

filter removed. This will result in

excessive engine wear.

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• When removing the air cleaner

Be sure to insert the hinge (A) before

filter, be careful that dust or dirt

locking the cover with the cover

does not enter the air intake, or

attaching clips.

damage may result.

• Use HYUNDAI genuine parts.

Use of non-genuine parts could

damage the air flow sensor.

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CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER

Filter inspection

Filter replacement

If the vehicle is operated in the

severely air-polluted cities or on

dusty rough roads for a long period,

it should be inspected more fre-

quently and replaced earlier. When

you, the owner, replace the climate

control air filter, replace it performing

the following procedure, and be care-

ful to avoid damaging other compo-

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nents.

3. Press and hold the lock (1) on both

Replace the filter according to the

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sides of the cover.

Maintenance Schedule.

1. With the glove box open, remove

4. Pull out the cover (2).

the stoppers on both sides.

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5. Replace the climate control air filter.

2. Remove the support strap (1).

6. Reassemble in the reverse order

of disassembly.

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Maintenance

WIPER BLADES

NOTICE

Blade inspection

NOTICE

Contamination of either the wind-

Install a new climate control air filter

To prevent damage to the wiper

shield or the wiper blades with for-

in the correct direction with the

blades, arms or other compo-

eign matter can reduce the effective-

arrow symbol() facing downwards,

nents, do not:

ness of the windshield wipers.

otherwise, it may be noisy and the

• Use gasoline, kerosene, paint

effectiveness of the filter may be

Common sources of contamination

thinner, or other solvents on or

reduced.

are insects, tree sap, and hot wax

near them.

treatments used by some commer-

• Attempt to move the wipers

cial car washes. If the blades are not

manually.

wiping properly, clean both the win-

dow and the blades with a good

• Use non-specified wiper blades.

cleaner or mild detergent, and rinse

thoroughly with clean water.

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Commercial hot waxes applied by

automatic car washes have been

known to make the windshield diffi-

cult to clean.

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Wiper blades are consumable item and

normal wear of the wipers may not be

covered by your vehicle warranty.

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Blade replacement

Front windshield wiper service

4. Turn the wipers to any ON position

positions

to return the wipers to the bottom

When the wipers no longer clean

resting position.

adequately, the blades may be worn

or cracked, and require replacement.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the wiper arms

or other components, do not attempt

to move the wipers manually.

NOTICE

The use of a non-specified wiper

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blade could result in wiper mal-

function and failure.

This vehicle has a "hidden" wiper

design which means that the wipers

cannot be lifted when they are in

NOTICE

their bottom resting position.

• In order to prevent damage to

1. Within 20 seconds of turning off the

the hood and the wiper arms, the

engine, move the wiper lever down

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wiper arms should only be lifted

and hold it to the

position for

when in the top wiping position.

about 2 seconds until the wipers

• Always return the wiper arms to

move to the top wipe position.

the windshield before driving.

2. At this time you can lift the wipers

off the windshield.

3. Gently put the wipers back down

onto the windshield.

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Maintenance

Rear window wiper blade

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3. Remove the wiper blade from the

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wiper arm (5).

1. Raise the wiper arm and pull out

4. Install a new wiper blade assem-

the wiper blade assembly.

bly in the reverse order of removal.

5. Return the wiper arm on the wind-

shield.

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1. Lift up the wiper blade clip

(1).

Then lift up the wiper blade (2).

2. While pushing the lock

(3), pull

down the wiper blade (4).

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BATTERY

WARNING

(Continued)

Batteries contain sulfu-

To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or

ric acid which is highly

DEATH to you or bystanders,

corrosive. Do not allow

always follow these precautions

acid to contact your

when working near or handling

eyes, skin or clothing.

the battery:

If acid gets into your eyes, flush

Always read and follow

your eyes with clean water for at

instructions carefully

least 15 minutes and get imme-

when handling a battery.

diate medical attention. If acid

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Wear eye protection

gets on your skin, thoroughly

designed to protect the

wash the area. If you feel pain or

2. Install the new blade assembly by

eyes from acid splashes.

a burning sensation, get med-

inserting the center part into the

ical attention immediately.

slot in the wiper arm until it clicks

Keep all flames, sparks,

into place.

or smoking materials

• When lifting a plastic-cased

away from the battery.

battery, excessive pressure

3. Make sure the blade assembly is

on the case may cause battery

installed firmly by trying to pull it

Hydrogen is always

acid to leak. Lift with a battery

slightly.

present in battery cells,

carrier or with your hands on

is highly combustible,

To prevent damage to the wiper arms

opposite corners.

and may explode if ignit-

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or other components, we recommend

ed.

• Do not attempt to jump start

that the wiper blades be replaced by

your vehicle if your battery is

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Keep batteries out of

frozen.

reach of children.

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Maintenance

For best battery service

Battery capacity label

(Continued)

■ Example

• NEVER attempt to recharge

the battery when the vehicle’s

battery cables are connected

to the battery.

• The electrical ignition system

works with high voltage.

NEVER touch these compo-

nents with the engine running

or when the ignition switch is

in the ON position.

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NOTICE

The actual battery label in the vehicle

•

Keep the battery securely mounted.

• When you do not use the vehicle

may differ from the illustration.

•

Keep the battery top clean and dry.

for a long time in a low tempera-

1. CMF60L-BCI

: The HYUNDAI

ture area, disconnect the battery

•

Keep the terminals and connec-

model name of battery

and keep it indoors.

tions clean, tight, and coated with

petroleum jelly or terminal grease.

2.12V : The nominal voltage

• Always charge the battery fully

to prevent battery case damage

•

Rinse any spilled electrolyte from

3.60Ah(20HR) : The nominal capacity

in low temperature areas.

the battery immediately with a

(in Ampere hours)

solution of water and baking soda.

4.92RC : The nominal reserve capac-

NOTICE

•

If the vehicle is not going to be

ity (in min.)

used for an extended time, discon-

5.550CCA : The cold-test current in

If you connect unauthorized elec-

nect the battery cables.

amperes by SAE

tronic devices to the battery, the

battery may be discharged. Never

6.440A

: The cold-test current in

use unauthorized devices.

amperes by EN

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Battery recharging

WARNING

(Continued)

By battery charger

•

Watch the battery during

Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,

Always follow these instructions

charging, and stop or reduce

calcium-based battery.

when recharging your vehicle’s

the charging rate if the battery

battery to avoid the risk of SERI-

cells begin boiling violently.

•

If the battery becomes discharged

OUS INJURY or DEATH from

in a short time (because, for exam-

•

The negative battery cable

explosions or acid burns:

ple, the headlights or interior lights

must be removed first and

were left on while the vehicle was

•

Before performing mainte-

installed last when the battery

not in use), recharge it by slow

nance or recharging the bat-

is disconnected. Disconnect

charging (trickle) for 10 hours.

tery, turn off all accessories

the battery charger in the fol-

and place the Engine Start/

lowing order:

•

If the battery gradually discharges

Stop button to the OFF posi-

because of high electric load while

(1) Turn off the battery charger

tion.

the vehicle is being used, recharge

main switch.

it at 20-30A for two hours.

•

Keep all flames, sparks, or

(2) Unhook the negative

smoking materials away from

clamp from the negative

the battery.

battery terminal.

•

Always work outdoors or in an

(3) Unhook the positive clamp

area with plenty of ventilation.

from the positive battery

•

Wear eye protection when

terminal.

checking the battery during

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•

Always use a genuine HYUNDAI

charging.

approved battery when you

•

The battery must be removed

replace the battery.

from the vehicle and placed in

a well ventilated area.

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Maintenance

By jump starting

Reset items

CAUTION

After a jump start from a good bat-

The following items may need to be

tery, drive the vehicle for 20-30 min-

reset after the battery has been dis-

AGM battery (if equipped)

utes before it is shutoff. The vehicle

charged or the battery has been dis-

•

Absorbent Glass Matt (AGM)

may not restart if you shut it off

connected.

batteries are maintenance-

before the battery had a chance to

•

Auto up/down window

free and we recommend that

adequately recharge. See

“Jump

•

Sunroof

Starting” in chapter 6 for more infor-

the AGM battery be serviced

by an authorized HYUNDAI

mation on jump starting procedures.

•

Trip computer

dealer. For charging your

•

Climate control system

AGM battery, use only fully

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•

Driver position memory system

automatic battery chargers

that are specially developed

An inappropriately disposed

•

Clock

for AGM batteries.

battery can be harmful to

•

Audio system

the environment and human

•

When replacing the AGM bat-

health.

tery, we recommend that you

use parts for replacement

Dispose of the battery according to

from an authorized HYUNDAI

your local law(s) or regulations.

dealer.

•

Do not open or remove the

cap on top of the battery. This

may cause leaks of internal

electrolyte that could result in

severe injury.

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TIRES AND WHEELS

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Information - Power Hop

WARNING

•

Replace tires that are worn,

When fully accelerating the vehicle

Tire failure may cause loss of

show uneven wear, or are dam-

from standstill, a front tire oscillation

vehicle control resulting in an

aged. Worn tires can cause

called “Power Hop“ of i30 N may occur

accident. To reduce risk of

loss of braking effectiveness,

due to the high torque of engine and

SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH,

steering control, or traction.

the characteristics of high performance

take the following precautions:

tire. This is affected by road condition

•

ALWAYS replace tires with the

•

Inspect your tires monthly for

same size as each tire that

and temperatures. Additionally it is a

proper inflation as well as

was originally supplied with

normal phenomenon in powerful front-

wear and damage.

this vehicle. Using tires and

wheel drive vehicles. i30 N will act on

this phenomenon with the traction con-

•

The recommended cold tire

wheels other than the recom-

trol in all ESC modes with the main

pressure for your vehicle can

mended sizes could cause

focus on high performance character.

be found in this manual and on

unusual handling characteris-

the tire label located on the dri-

tics, poor vehicle control, or

ver’s side center pillar. Always

negatively affect your vehi-

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use a tire pressure gauge to

cle’s Anti-Lock Brake System

When the wheel is detached and

measure tire pressure. Tires

(ABS) resulting in a serious

reassembled frequently, replace all

with too much or too little

accident.

used wheel nuts with new wheel nuts

pressure wear unevenly caus-

or accessory wheel nut.

ing poor handling.

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•

Check the pressure of the

spare every time you check

the pressure of the other tires

on your vehicle.

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Maintenance

Tire care

Recommended cold tire infla-

WARNING

tion pressures

For proper maintenance, safety, and

maximum fuel economy, you must

All tire pressures

(including the

Recommended pressures must

always maintain recommended tire

spare) should be checked when the

be maintained for the best ride,

inflation pressures and stay within the

tires are cold. “Cold tires” means the

vehicle handling, and minimum

load limits and weight distribution rec-

vehicle has not been driven for at

tire wear.

ommended for your vehicle.

least three hours or has been driven

Over-inflation or under-inflation

for less than 1.6 km (1 mile).

can reduce tire life, adversely

Warm tires normally exceed recom-

affect vehicle handling, and

mended cold tire pressures by 28 to

lead to sudden tire failure that

41 kPa (4 to 6 psi). Do not release air

could result in loss of vehicle

from warm tires to adjust the pres-

control resulting in an accident.

sure or the tires will be under-inflat-

Severe under-inflation can lead

ed. For recommended inflation pres-

to severe heat build-up, causing

sure, refer to “Tire and Wheels” in

blowouts, tread separation and

chapter 8.

other tire failures that can result

in the loss of vehicle control

resulting in an accident. This

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risk is much higher on hot days

and when driving for long peri-

All specifications (sizes and pressures)

ods at high speeds.

can be found on a label attached to the

driver’s side center pillar.

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Check tire inflation pressure

Recheck the tire pressure with the

CAUTION

tire gauge. Be sure to put the valve

Check your tires, including the spare

caps back on the valve stems.

tire, once a month or more.

• Under-inflation results in

Without the valve cap, dirt or mois-

excessive wear, poor handling

ture could get into the valve core and

and reduced fuel economy.

How to check

cause air leakage. If a valve cap is

Wheel deformation is also

Use a good quality tire pressure

missing, install a new one as soon as

possible. Keep your tire pres-

gauge to check tire pressure. You

possible.

sures at the proper levels. If a

can not tell if your tires are properly

tire frequently needs refilling,

inflated simply by looking at them.

Tire rotation

we recommend it be checked

Radial tires may look properly inflat-

by an authorized HYUNDAI

To equalize tread wear, HYUNDAI

ed when they are under-inflated.

dealer.

recommends that the tires be rotated

Remove the valve cap from the tire

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

• Over-inflation produces a

valve stem. Press the tire gauge firm-

sooner if irregular wear develops.

harsh ride, excessive wear at

ly onto the valve to get a pressure

the center of the tire tread,

During rotation, check the tires for

measurement. If the cold tire inflation

and a greater possibility of

correct balance.

pressure matches the recommended

damage from road hazards.

pressure on the tire and loading

When rotating tires, check for uneven

information label, no further adjust-

wear and damage. Abnormal wear is

ment is necessary. If the pressure is

usually caused by incorrect tire pres-

low, add air until you reach the rec-

sure, improper wheel alignment, out-

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ommended pressure. Make sure to

of-balance wheels, severe braking or

put the valve caps back on the valve

severe cornering. Look for bumps or

stems. Without the valve cap, dirt or

bulges in the tread or side of the tire.

moisture could get into the valve

Replace the tire if you find any of

core and cause air leakage. If a valve

these conditions. Replace the tire if

cap is missing, install a new one as

fabric or cord is visible. After rotation,

soon as possible.

be sure to bring the front and rear tire

pressures to specification and check

If you overfill the tire, release air by

lug nut tightness (proper torque is

pushing on the metal stem in the

11~13 kgf·m [79~94 lbf·ft]).

center of the tire valve.

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Maintenance

■ 18 inch tire

Wheel alignment and tire bal-

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ance

The outside and inside of the unsym-

The wheels on your vehicle were

metrical tire is distinguishable. When

aligned and balanced carefully at the

installing an unsymmetrical tire, be

factory to give you the longest tire life

sure to install the side marked "out-

and best overall performance.

side" face the outside. If the side

marked "inside" is installed on the

In most cases, you will not need to

outside, it will have a negative effect

have your wheels aligned again.

on vehicle performance.

However, if you notice unusual tire

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wear or your vehicle pulling one way

■ 19 inch tire

or the other, the alignment may need

WARNING

to be reset.

If you notice your vehicle vibrating

• Do not use the compact spare

when driving on a smooth road, your

tire for tire rotation.

wheels may need to be rebalanced.

• Do not mix bias ply and radial

ply tires under any circum-

NOTICE

stances. This may cause

unusual handling characteris-

Incorrect wheel weights can dam-

tics that may cause loss of

age your vehicle’s aluminum

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vehicle control resulting in an

wheels. Use only approved wheel

accident.

weights.

Disc brake pads should be inspected

for wear whenever tires are rotated.

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Tire replacement

WARNING

(Continued)

•

When replacing tires

(or

Tread wear indicator

To reduce the risk of DEATH or

wheels), it is recommended to

SERIOUS INJURY:

replace the two front or two

•

Replace tires that are worn,

rear tires (or wheels) as a pair.

show uneven wear, or are

Replacing just one tire can

damaged. Worn tires can

seriously affect your vehicle’s

cause loss of braking effec-

handling. If only replacing one

tiveness, steering control, and

pair of tires, it is recommend-

traction.

ed to install the pair of new

tires on the rear axle.

•

Always replace tires with the

same size as each tire that

•

Tires degrade over time, even

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was originally supplied with

when they are not being used.

this vehicle. Using tires and

Regardless of the remaining

If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear

wheels other than the recom-

tread, HYUNDAI recommends

indicator will appear as a solid band

mended sizes could cause

that tires be replaced after six

across the tread. This shows there is

unusual handling characteris-

(6) years of normal service.

less than 1.6 mm (1/16 in.) of tread

left on the tire. Replace the tire when

tics, poor vehicle control, or

•

Heat caused by hot climates or

negatively affect your vehi-

frequent high loading condi-

this happens.

cle’s Anti-Lock Brake System

tions can accelerate the aging

Do not wait for the band to appear

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(ABS) resulting in a serious

process. Failure to follow this

across the entire tread before replac-

accident.

warning may cause sudden

ing the tire.

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tire failure, which could lead to

a loss of vehicle control result-

ing in an accident.

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