General Checks
Further to scheduled and intermediate maintenance, you should carry out regular checks of your vehicle's engine oil and coolant (together with other fluids listed in your 'owner's manual'). This is preventative maintenance, and allows you to get to know your Hyundai vehicle.
To maintain your vehicle in a safe and efficient condition, the following is a list of refular checks that should be performed each time you drive your Hyundai or fill the fuel tank.
Engine Compartment
The following should be checked regularly:
- Engine oil level and condition
- Transaxle fluid fluid level and condition
- Clutch fluid level (Hydraulic systems)
- Engine coolant level
- Engine coolant hose condition
- Windshield washer fluid level
- Accessory drive belt condition
- Fluid leaks on or below components
- Power steering fluid level
- Battery condition
- Air filter element
Vehicle Exterior
The following should be checked monthly:
- Overall appearancel and condition
- Wheel condition and wheel nut torque
- Tyre pressure and condition (including spare)
- Exhaust system conditionl
- Lamp condition and operation system operation
- Windshield glass condition
- Wiper blade condition
- Paint condition and body corrosion
- Fluid leaks including fuel
- Door and bonnet lock condition
Vehicle Interior
The following should be checked each time the vehicle is driven:
- Operation of all lights
- Windshield wiper operation
- Horn operation
- Defroster, heating and air conditioning
- Steering operation and condition
- Mirror alignment, condition and operation
- Accelerator pedal operation
- Brake and brake pedal operation, including hand brake
- Manual transaxle and clutch operation
- Automatic transaxle and park mechanism operation
- Seat control, condition and operation
- Sun visor operation
- Seat belt condition and operation