To Check The Transaxle Fluid Level; Checking The Brakes; Checking The Brake Fluid Level - Hyundai Elantra Owner's Manual

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To Check the Transaxle Fluid Level

To Check the Transaxle Fluid Level To Check the Transaxle Fluid Level To Check the Transaxle Fluid Level To Check the Transaxle Fluid Level
Park the car on level ground with the parking
brake engaged. When the transaxle fluid level
is checked, the transaxle fluid should be at
normal operating temperature and the engine
idling.
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While the engine is idling, apply the brakes and
move the gear selector lever from "P" to each
of its other positions -- "R", "N", "D","3", "2", "L"
-- and then return to "N" or "P" with the engine
still idling:
1. Open the hood, being careful to keep hands,
hair and clothing clear of any moving parts.
2. Remove the transaxle dipstick, wipe it clean,
reinsert the dipstick as far as it will go, then
remove it again. Now check the fluid level on
the dipstick. It should be in the "HOT" range
on the dipstick.
3. If the transaxle fluid level is low, use a funnel
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Fluid level should be within this range
to add transaxle fluid through the dipstick
tube until the level reaches the "HOT" range.
Do not overfill.
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WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING: WARNING: WARNING:
The cooling fan is controlled by the engine The cooling fan is controlled by the engine The cooling fan is controlled by the engine The cooling fan is controlled by the engine The cooling fan is controlled by the engine
coolant temperature and may sometimes coolant temperature and may sometimes
coolant temperature and may sometimes coolant temperature and may sometimes coolant temperature and may sometimes
operate even when the engine is not run- operate even when the engine is not run- operate even when the engine is not run-
operate even when the engine is not run- operate even when the engine is not run-
ning. Use extreme caution when working ning. Use extreme caution when working ning. Use extreme caution when working
ning. Use extreme caution when working ning. Use extreme caution when working
near the blades of the cooling fan, so that near the blades of the cooling fan, so that near the blades of the cooling fan, so that near the blades of the cooling fan, so that near the blades of the cooling fan, so that
you are not injured by a rotating fan blade. you are not injured by a rotating fan blade. you are not injured by a rotating fan blade. you are not injured by a rotating fan blade. you are not injured by a rotating fan blade.
As the engine coolant temperature de- As the engine coolant temperature de- As the engine coolant temperature de- As the engine coolant temperature de- As the engine coolant temperature de-
creases, the fan will automatically shut off. creases, the fan will automatically shut off.
creases, the fan will automatically shut off. creases, the fan will automatically shut off. creases, the fan will automatically shut off.
This is a normal condition. This is a normal condition. This is a normal condition.
This is a normal condition. This is a normal condition.
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CHECKING THE BRAKES

CHECKING THE BRAKES CHECKING THE BRAKES CHECKING THE BRAKES CHECKING THE BRAKES
CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION:
Because brakes are essential to the safe Because brakes are essential to the safe Because brakes are essential to the safe Because brakes are essential to the safe Because brakes are essential to the safe
operation of the car, it is suggested that operation of the car, it is suggested that
operation of the car, it is suggested that operation of the car, it is suggested that operation of the car, it is suggested that
they be checked and inspected by your they be checked and inspected by your they be checked and inspected by your
they be checked and inspected by your they be checked and inspected by your
Hyundai dealer. The brakes should be Hyundai dealer. The brakes should be Hyundai dealer. The brakes should be Hyundai dealer. The brakes should be Hyundai dealer. The brakes should be
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checked and inspected for wear at those checked and inspected for wear at those checked and inspected for wear at those checked and inspected for wear at those checked and inspected for wear at those
intervals specified in the vehicle mainte- intervals specified in the vehicle mainte- intervals specified in the vehicle mainte- intervals specified in the vehicle mainte- intervals specified in the vehicle mainte-
nance schedule in Section 5. nance schedule in Section 5. nance schedule in Section 5. nance schedule in Section 5. nance schedule in Section 5.
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Checking the Brake Fluid Level

Checking the Brake Fluid Level Checking the Brake Fluid Level
Checking the Brake Fluid Level Checking the Brake Fluid Level
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WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: WARNING:
Use caution when handling brake fluid. It Use caution when handling brake fluid. It Use caution when handling brake fluid. It Use caution when handling brake fluid. It Use caution when handling brake fluid. It
can damage your vision if it gets into your can damage your vision if it gets into your can damage your vision if it gets into your can damage your vision if it gets into your can damage your vision if it gets into your
eyes. It will also damage your vehicle's paint eyes. It will also damage your vehicle's paint eyes. It will also damage your vehicle's paint eyes. It will also damage your vehicle's paint eyes. It will also damage your vehicle's paint
if spilled on it and not removed immediately. if spilled on it and not removed immediately.
if spilled on it and not removed immediately. if spilled on it and not removed immediately. if spilled on it and not removed immediately.
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