2012 Hyundai Sonata Owners Manual

Maintenance
While operating your vehicle:
At least monthly:
At least once a year:
Note any changes  in the sound  of the
exhaust or any smell of exhaust fumes
in the vehicle.
Check  for  vibrations   in  the  steering
wheel. Notice  any  increased  steering
effort   or  looseness   in  the   steering
wheel, or  change in its  straight-ahead
position.
Notice if  your vehicle  constantly turns
slightly or “pulls” to one side when trav-
eling on smooth, level road.
When  stopping,  listen  and  check  for
unusual  sounds,  pulling  to  one side,
increased brake  pedal travel  or “hard-
to-push” brake pedal.
•  Check   coolant   level  in   the   engine
coolant reservoir.
•  Check   the  operation   of  all   exterior
lights, including the stoplights, turn sig-
nals and hazard warning flashers.
•  Clean body and door drain  holes.
•  Lubricate door hinges and checks, and
hood hinges.
•  Lubricate  door   and  hood  locks  and
latches.
•  Check  the   inflation  pressures  of   all
tires including the spare.
Lubricate door rubber weatherstrips.
Check the air conditioning system.
Inspect
and
lubricate
automatic
transaxle linkage and controls.
Clean battery and terminals.
Check the brake fluid level.
At least twice a year
(i.e., every Spring and Fall):
Check  radiator, heater  and  air condi-
tioning hoses for leaks or damage.
Check  windshield  washer  spray  and
wiper  operation.  Clean  wiper  blades
with clean cloth  dampened with wash-
er fluid.
If any slipping  or changes in the  oper-
ation  of your  transaxle  occurs, check
the transaxle fluid level.
Check  automatic  transaxle   P  (Park)
function.
Check headlight alignment.
Check  muffler, exhaust  pipes, shields
and clamps.
Check the  lap/shoulder belts  for wear
and function.
Check for  worn tires  and loose  wheel
lug nuts.
Check parking brake.
Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle
(water dripping  from the  air condition-
ing system  during or  after use  is nor-
mal).
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