Hyundai i-30: Maintenance / Engine oil
Checking the engine oil level
![Hyundai i30. Engine oil](images/engine_oil-328/1/hyundai_i30_engine_oil_716.png)
1. Be sure the vehicle is on level
ground.
2. Start the engine and allow it to reach
normal operating temperature.
3. Turn the engine off and wait for a
few minutes (about 5 minutes) for
the oil to return to the oil pan.
4. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean,
and re-insert it fully.
5. Pull the dipstick out again and
check the level. The level should
be between F (Full) and L (Low).
6. If it is near or at L, add enough oil
to bring the level to F.
WARNING
Radiator hose
Be very careful not to touch the
radiator hose when checking or
adding the engine oil as it may
be hot enough to burn you.
NOTICE
- Do not overfill the engine oil.
It may damage the engine.
- Do not spill engine oil, when
adding or changing engine oil. If
you drop the engine oil on the
engine room, wipe it off immediately.
- When you wipe the dipstick, you
should wipe it with a clean cloth.
When mixed with debris, it can
cause engine damage.
![Hyundai i30. Engine oil](images/engine_oil-328/1/hyundai_i30_engine_oil_717.png)
Use only the specified engine oil.
Engine oil and filter
The engine oil and filter should be
changed at the intervals specified in
the maintenance schedule. If the
vehicle is being driven in severe conditions,
more frequent oil and filter
changes are required...
1. Be sure the vehicle is on level
ground.
2. Start the engine and allow it to reach
normal operating temperature.
3. Turn the engine off and wait for a
few minutes (about 5 minutes) for
the oil to return to the oil pan...
Other information:
Glove box lamp
The glove box lamp comes on when
the glove box is opened.
NOTICE
To prevent unnecessary charging
system drain, close the glove box
securely after using the glove box.
Luggage compartment lamp
The luggage compartment lamp
comes on when the tailgate is
opened...
Seat belt warning
Driver’s seat belt warning
■ Instrument cluster
As a reminder to the driver, the seat
belt warning light will illuminate for
approximately 6 seconds each time
you turn the ignition switch ON
regardless of belt fastening...