Hyundai Santa Fe: Engine oil / Checking the engine oil and filter

Hyundai Santa Fe (TM) 2019-2025 Owner's Manual / Maintenance / Engine oil / Checking the engine oil and filter

We recommend that the engine oil and filter be changed by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer according to the Maintenance Schedule at the beginning of this chapter.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

Engine oil contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and reproductive harm. Used engine oil may cause irritation or cancer of the skin if left in contact with the skin for prolonged periods of time. Always protect your skin by washing your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water as soon as possible after handling used oil.

Engine oil

Checking the engine oil level Gasoline engine 1. Follow all of the oil manufacturer’s precautions. 2. Be sure the vehicle is on the level ground in P (Park) with the parking brake set and the wheels blocked...

Engine coolant /liquid-cooled intercooler coolant

The high-pressure cooling system has a reservoir filled with year-round antifreeze coolant. The reservoir is filled at the factory. Check the antifreeze protection and coolant level at least once a year, at the beginning of the winter season and before traveling to a colder climate...

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Hyundai Santa Fe (TM) 2019-2025 Service Manual: Schematic diagrams

Hyundai Santa Fe (TM) 2019-2025 Owner's Manual: Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Electronic Stability Control helps to stabilize the vehicle during cornering maneuvers. ESC checks where you are steering and where the vehicle is actually going. ESC applies braking pressure to any one of the vehicle's brakes and intervenes in the engine management system to assist the driver with keeping the vehicle on the intended path...