
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
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GENERAL CHECKS
GENERAL CHECKS GENERAL CHECKS
GENERAL CHECKS
GENERAL CHECKS
Engine Compartment
Engine Compartment Engine Compartment
Engine Compartment
Engine Compartment The following should be checked regularly:
o Engine oil level and condition
o Transaxle fluid level and condition
o Brake fluid level
o Clutch fluid level
o Engine coolant level
o Windshield washer fluid level
o Accessory drive belt condition
o Engine coolant hose condition
o Fluid leaks (on or below components)
o Power steering fluid level
o Battery Condition G020C01X-GAT
Vehicle Interior
Vehicle Interior Vehicle Interior
Vehicle Interior
Vehicle Interior
The following should be checked each time
when the vehicle is driven:
o Lights operation
o Windshield wipers operation
o Horn operation
o Defroster, heating system operation (and air conditioning, if installed)
o Steering operation and condition
o Mirror condition and operation
o Turn signal operation
o Accelerator pedal operation
o Brake operation, including parking brake
o Manual transaxle operation, including clutch operation
o Automatic transaxle operation, including "Park" mechanism operation
o Seat control condition and operation
o Seat belt condition and operation
o Sunvisor operation
If you notice anything that does not operate
correctly or appears to be functioning in cor-rectly, inspect it carefully and seek assistancefrom your Hyundai dealer if service is needed. G030A01A-AAT
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL
Engine oil is essential to the performance andservice of the engine. It is suggested that youcheck the oil level at least once a week innormal use and more often if you are on a tripor driving in severe conditions. G030B01A-GAT
Recommended Oil
Recommended Oil Recommended Oil
Recommended Oil
Recommended Oil
SSA6030B°C °F -25-13 20W-40 20W-50
15W-40 15W-50
10W-30
10W-40 10W-50
5W-40
5W-30
5W-2040 104
2068
1050
032
-15 5 -10-14
SH, SG or SG/CD (API) multi-grade and fuel efficient oil is recommended.
NOTE:
NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
SAE 5W-20 is not recommended for sus-
SAE 5W-20 is not recommended for sus- SAE 5W-20 is not recommended for sus-
SAE 5W-20 is not recommended for sus-
SAE 5W-20 is not recommended for sus-
tained high speed vehicle operation.
tained high speed vehicle operation. tained high speed vehicle operation.
tained high speed vehicle operation.
tained high speed vehicle operation.
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Vehicle Exterior
Vehicle Exterior Vehicle Exterior
Vehicle Exterior
Vehicle Exterior The following should be checked monthly:
o Overall appearance and condition
o Wheel condition and wheel nut torque
o Exhaust system condition
o Light condition and operation
o Windshield glass condition
o Wiper blade condition
o Paint condition and body corrosion
o Fluid leaks
o Door and hood lock condition
o Tire pressure and condition
(including spare tire)
o Air filter condition

DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
6-7
4. Turn the radiator cap counterclockwise with-out pressing down on it, until it stops. This relieves any pressure remaining in the cool-ing system. And remove the radiator cap bypushing down and turning counterclockwise. Now fill the radiator with clean demineral- ized or distilled water. Continue to add cleandemineralized or distilled water in small quan-tities until the fluid level stays up in theradiator neck.SSA6060A
Unleaded: 1.0 ~ 1.1 mm (0.039 ~ 0.043 in.) Leaded: 0.8 ~ 0.9 mm (0.031 ~ 0.035 in.)
G060B02A-GAT
REPLACING THE SPARK PLUGS
REPLACING THE SPARK PLUGS REPLACING THE SPARK PLUGS
REPLACING THE SPARK PLUGS
REPLACING THE SPARK PLUGS
The spark plugs should be changed at the
intervals specified in the vehicle maintenance schedule in Section 5 or whenever engine per-formance indicates they should be changed.Symptoms that suggest poor spark plug perfor-mance include engine misfiring under load, lossof fuel economy, poor acceleration, etc. Whenspark plugs are replaced, always use sparkplugs recommended by Hyundai. The use ofother spark plugs can result in loss of perfor-mance, radio interference or engine damage.
NOTE:
NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
When replacing the spark plug, always use
When replacing the spark plug, always use When replacing the spark plug, always use
When replacing the spark plug, always use
When replacing the spark plug, always use the genuine parts recommended.
the genuine parts recommended. the genuine parts recommended.
the genuine parts recommended.
the genuine parts recommended.
G050D02X
5. Start the engine, top off the radiator with
water and then add engine coolant to the reservoir until the level is between "LOW"and "FULL".
6. Replace the radiator and reservoir caps and check to be sure the drain cocks are fullyclosed and not leaking.
WARNING:
WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:
WARNING:
The cooling fan is controlled by engine cool-
The cooling fan is controlled by engine cool- The cooling fan is controlled by engine cool-
The cooling fan is controlled by engine cool-
The cooling fan is controlled by engine cool- ant temperature and may sometimes oper-
ant temperature and may sometimes oper- ant temperature and may sometimes oper-
ant temperature and may sometimes oper-
ant temperature and may sometimes oper-
ate even when the engine is not running.
ate even when the engine is not running. ate even when the engine is not running.
ate even when the engine is not running.
ate even when the engine is not running.
Use extreme caution when working near the
Use extreme caution when working near the Use extreme caution when working near the
Use extreme caution when working near the
Use extreme caution when working near the
blades of the cooling fan so that you are not
blades of the cooling fan so that you are not blades of the cooling fan so that you are not
blades of the cooling fan so that you are not
blades of the cooling fan so that you are not
injured by a rotating fan blade. As the en-
injured by a rotating fan blade. As the en- injured by a rotating fan blade. As the en-
injured by a rotating fan blade. As the en-
injured by a rotating fan blade. As the en-
gine coolant temperature decreases, the fan
gine coolant temperature decreases, the fan gine coolant temperature decreases, the fan
gine coolant temperature decreases, the fan
gine coolant temperature decreases, the fan
will automatically shut off. This is a normal
will automatically shut off. This is a normal will automatically shut off. This is a normal
will automatically shut off. This is a normal
will automatically shut off. This is a normal
condition.
condition. condition.
condition.
condition.
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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
6-10 G110A01A-AAT
CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE FLUID
CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE FLUID CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE FLUID
CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE FLUID
CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE FLUID
(AUTOMATIC)
(AUTOMATIC) (AUTOMATIC)
(AUTOMATIC)
(AUTOMATIC)
Transaxle fluid in the automatic transaxle should be checked at those intervals specified in thevehicle maintenance schedule in Section 5. G110B01X-AAT
Recommended Fluid
Recommended Fluid Recommended Fluid
Recommended Fluid
Recommended Fluid Your Hyundai automatic transaxle is specially designed to operate with ESSO JWS3314. Dam-age caused by a nonspecified fluid is not cov-ered by your new vehicle limited warranty. G110C01X-GAT
Transaxle Fluid Capacity
Transaxle Fluid Capacity Transaxle Fluid Capacity
Transaxle Fluid Capacity
Transaxle Fluid Capacity
The fluid capacity of the automatic transaxle is
5.2 liters (5.48 U.S. quarts).
WARNING:
WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:
WARNING:
The transaxle fluid level should be checked
The transaxle fluid level should be checked The transaxle fluid level should be checked
The transaxle fluid level should be checked
The transaxle fluid level should be checked
when the engine
when the engine when the engine
when the engine
when the engine is at normal operating tem-
is at normal operating tem- is at normal operating tem-
is at normal operating tem-
is at normal operating tem-
perature. This means that the engine, radia-
perature. This means that the engine, radia- perature. This means that the engine, radia-
perature. This means that the engine, radia-
perature. This means that the engine, radia-
tor, tor,
tor, tor,
tor, exhaust system etc., are very hot. Exer-
exhaust system etc., are very hot. Exer- exhaust system etc., are very hot. Exer-
exhaust system etc., are very hot. Exer-
exhaust system etc., are very hot. Exer-
cise great care not to burn yourself
cise great care not to burn yourself cise great care not to burn yourself
cise great care not to burn yourself
cise great care not to burn yourself during
during during
during
during
this procedure.
this procedure. this procedure.
this procedure.
this procedure.
G100A04X-GAT
CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE OIL
CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE OIL CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE OIL
CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE OIL
CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE OIL
(MANUAL)
(MANUAL) (MANUAL)
(MANUAL)
(MANUAL) Transaxle lubricant in the manual and transaxle should be checked at those intervals specified in the vehicle maintenance schedule in Section5.
Recommended Oil
Recommended Oil Recommended Oil
Recommended Oil
Recommended Oil Use only HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF 75W/90 (API GL-4) in the manual transaxle.
Manual Transaxle Oil Capacity
Manual Transaxle Oil Capacity Manual Transaxle Oil Capacity
Manual Transaxle Oil Capacity
Manual Transaxle Oil Capacity The oil capacity of the manual transaxle is 2.45 liters (2.58 U.S. quarts).
WARNING:
WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:
WARNING:
It is always better to check the transaxle oil
It is always better to check the transaxle oil It is always better to check the transaxle oil
It is always better to check the transaxle oil
It is always better to check the transaxle oil
level when the
level when the level when the
level when the
level when the engine is cool or cold. If the
engine is cool or cold. If the engine is cool or cold. If the
engine is cool or cold. If the
engine is cool or cold. If the
engine is hot, you should exercise great
engine is hot, you should exercise great engine is hot, you should exercise great
engine is hot, you should exercise great
engine is hot, you should exercise great
caution
caution caution
caution
caution to avoid burning yourself on hot
to avoid burning yourself on hot to avoid burning yourself on hot
to avoid burning yourself on hot
to avoid burning yourself on hot
engine or exhaust parts.
engine or exhaust parts. engine or exhaust parts.
engine or exhaust parts.
engine or exhaust parts. G100B01A-AAT
To check the Manual Transaxle Fluid
To check the Manual Transaxle Fluid To check the Manual Transaxle Fluid
To check the Manual Transaxle Fluid
To check the Manual Transaxle Fluid
Level
Level Level
Level
Level
SSA6100B
Park the car on level ground with the engine off.
1. Using a wrench of the correct size, loosen the oil filler plug by turning it counterclock- wise and remove it with your fingers.
2. Use your finger or suitable tool to feel inside the hole. The oil level should be at its bottomedge. If it is not, check for leaks beforeadding oil. To refill the transaxle or bring theoil level up, add oil slowly until it reaches theproper level. Do not overfill.
3. Replace the plug and washer, screw it in with your fingers and then tighten securelywith the wrench.
G100A01X
Filler plug
Drain plug

INDEX
INDEX INDEX
INDEX
INDEX
10-1
Catalytic Converter .................................................................... 7-1 ~ 7-2
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock ......................................................... 1-5
Cigarette Lighter ................................................................................
1-26
Clock ................................................................................................ 1-26
Clutch Pedal freeplay ........................................................................ 6-13
Combination Light Daytime running lights ................................................................. 1-23
Headlight flasher .......................................................................... 1-24
Headlight switch ........................................................................... 1-23
High-beam switch ........................................................................ 1-24
Lane change signal ...................................................................... 1-23
Turn signal operation ................................................................... 1-23
Compact Disk Player Operation (H922M) ........................................ 1-49
Cooling Fans ..................................................................................... 6-16
Corrosion Protection Cleaning the interior ....................................................................... 4-3
Protecting your Hyundai from corrosion ........................................ 4-1
Washing and waxing ...................................................................... 4-2
DD
DD
D
Defroster ........................................................................................... 1-38
Door Central door locking system .......................................................... 1-7
Door locks ...................................................................................... 1-4
Locking, unlocking front doors with a key ..................................... 1-4
Drive Belts ............................................................................... 6-12, 6-14 Driving Economical driving ......................................................................... 2-9
Smooth cornering ........................................................................... 2-9
Winter driving ................................................................................. 2-9
ZK000A1-G
10. INDEX
10. INDEX 10. INDEX
10. INDEX
10. INDEX
AA
AA
A
Air bag .................................................................................... 1-13 ~ 1-17
Air Cleaner Filter ................................................................................. 6-9Air Conditioning
Care ............................................................................................. 6-12
Operation ..................................................................................... 1-38
Antenna ............................................................................................. 1-54
Ashtray .............................................................................................. 1-27
Audio Fault Code .............................................................................. 1-51
BB
BB
B
Battery ...................................................................................... 2-10, 6-16
Bi-Level Heating ................................................................................ 1-36
Brake Anti-lock system ............................................................................ 2-8
Checking the brakes .................................................................... 6-11
Fluid .................................................................................. 6-11 ~ 6-12
Pedal clearance ........................................................................... 6-14
Pedal freeplay .............................................................................. 6-13
Practices ............................................................................... 2-7 ~ 2-8
Breaking-In your New Hyundai ........................................................... 1-1
CC
CC
C
Care of Cassette Tapes ................................................................... 1-52
Cassette Tape Player Operation (H900A) ............................. 1-44 ~ 1-46
1010
1010
10

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
1-2
B010E01A-AAT GASOLINES FOR CLEANER AIRTo help contribute to cleaner air, Hyundai rec-
ommends that you use gasolines treated with detergent additives, which help to prevent de-posit formation in the engine. These gasolineswill help the engines run cleaner and the Emis-sion Control System performance.
B880A01A-EAT IMMOBILIZER SYSTEMThe immobilizer system is an anti-theft device,
designed to prevent and deter automobile theft.
B880B03A-GATKeys
B880B01O
All of the locks fitted to the vehicle are operated
by the same key. However, since it is possible to lock the doors without the use of the key,care should be exercised to ensure that the keydoes not become locked inside the vehicle bymistake. B880C02A-GAT Key Numbers
AX10030A-1
The vehicle key number is recorded upon a metal tag attached to the keys when the vehicleis first delivered to you. The key number should be recorded and kept in a safe place in case the need to order furtherkeys arises. New keys are available from anyHyundai dealer by quoting the relevant keynumber.In the interest of security, the metal tag at-tached to the keys which bears the key numbershould be removed from the key ring after youreceive your new vehicle. In addition, key num-bers cannot be provided by Hyundai for secu-rity reasons.
NOTE: If you make your own duplicate key, you will not be able to cancel the system or start theengine. If you need additional keys or if you should loseyour keys, your authorized Hyundai dealer canmake new keys. B880D02A-GAT Limp home procedures
B880D01X-DAG
In case the immobilizer warning indicator blinks for five seconds when the ignition key is turnedto "ON" position, this indicates that the immobi-lizer system is out of order. And you cannotstart the engine without the limp home proce-dures with ignition key.The following procedure is how to start theengine with the function of the limp home. (0, 1,2, 3 as a sample password). NOTE: You can get the limp home password when the vehicle is first delivered to you. If you donot have the password, consult your autho-rized Hyundai dealer.

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1-7
B040G01A-GAT CENTRAL DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM (Not all models)
XV10210E
This system is controlled by the driver’s door
lock and operates the passenger door lock. When the driver’s door is locked, the passengerdoors are locked automatically. If a rear door is open when the latch in de-
pressed, it will remain locked when closed. Ifthe front passenger door is open when the latchis locked, the outside door handle must be heldin the raised position. When the door is closed,the door will remain locked. All doors will beunlocked automatically whenever the driver’sdoor is unlocked whether by key or latch.
ZB090A1-E SEAT BELT PRECAUTIONSAll vehicle occupants should wear seat belts at
all times. The possibility of injury or the severity of injury in an accident be decreased if this elementary safety precaution is observed. Inaddition, we would like to make the followingrecommendations. ZB090C1-E ChildrenIt is recommended that children occupy the rear seat and wear their seat belts. If the child is inthe front seat, it should be securely restrainedby the seat belt. Under no circumstances shouldthe child be allowed to stand or kneel on theseat. ZB090D1-E Pregnant WomenThe use of a seat belt is recommended for pregnant women. The seat belt should be wornas low and snugly as possible across the hips,not across the abdomen. A qualified MedicalPractioner should be consulted for further infor-mation. ZB090E1-A Injured PersonA seat belt should be used when an injured person is being transported. When this is nec-essary, you should consult a physician for rec-ommendations. ZB090F1-A One Person Per BeltTwo people (including children) should never attempt to use a single seat belt. This could
increase the severity of injuries in case of anaccident.
ZB090G1-B Do Not Lie DownFor maximum effectiveness, all passengers
should be sitting up and the front seats should be in an upright position. A seat belt cannotoperate properly if the person is lying down inthe rear seat or if the front seat is at or near thefully reclined position.
B160A01S-GAT CARE OF SEAT BELTSSeat belt systems should never be disassem-
bled or modified. In addition, care should be taken to assure that seat belts and belt hard-
ware are not damaged by seat hinges, doors orother abuse.
ZB090I1-A Periodic InspectionIt is recommended that all seat belts be inspect-
ed periodically for wear or damage of any kind. Parts of the system that are damaged shouldbe replaced as soon as possible.
ZB090J1-A Keep Belts Clean and Dry Seat belts should be kept clean and dry. If belts
become dirty, they can be cleaned using a mild soap solution and warm water. Bleach, dye,strong detergents or abrasives should not be

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
1-10 ZB090Y1-A To Release the Seat Belt
B220C01A
When you want to release the seat belt, press the button in the locking buckle. WARNING: The centre lap belt latching mechanism is different from those for the rear seat shoul-der belts. When fastening the rear seat shoul-der belts or the centre lap belt, make surethey are inserted into the correct buckle toobtain maximum protection from the seatbelt system and assure proper operation. B230A02P-GAT CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM (Not all models) Children riding in the car should sit in the rear seat and must always be properly restrained tominimize the risk of injury in an accident, sud-den stop or sudden maneuver. According toaccident statistics, children are safer when prop-erly restrained in the rear seats than in the frontseat. Larger children should use one of the seatbelts provided. You are required by law to use safety restraints for children. If small children ride in your vehicleyou must put them in a child restraint system(safety seat).Children could be injured or killed in a crash iftheir restraints are not properly secured. Forsmall children and babies, a child seat or infantseat must be used. Before buying a particularchild restraint system, make sure it fits your carseat and seat belts, and fits your child. Followall the instructions provided by the manufac-turer when installing the child restraint system. WARNING:
o A child restraint system must be placed in the rear seat. Never install a child or infant seat on the front passenger's seat. Should an accident occur and cause the passenger side airbag to deploy, it couldseverely injure or kill an infant or childseated in an infant or child seat. Thus,only use a child restraint in the rear seatof your vehicle. o Since a safety belt or child restraint sys-
tem can become very hot if it is left in aclosed vehicle, be sure to check the seatcover and buckles before placing a childthere.
o When the child restraint system is not in use, fasten it with a safety belt so that itwill not be thrown forward in the case ofa sudden stop or an accident.
o Children who are too large to be in a child restraint should sit in the rear seatand be restrained with the available lap/shoulder belts. Never allow children toride in the front passanger seat.
o Always make sure that the shoulder belt portion of the outboard lap/shoulder beltis positioned midway over the shoulder,never across the neck or behind the back.Moving the child closer to the center ofthe vehicle may help provide a goodshoulder belt fit. The lap belt portion ofthe lap/shoulder belt or the center seatlap belt must always be positioned aslow as possible on the child's hips andas snug as possible.
o If the seat belt will not properly fit the child, we recommend the use of an ap-proved booster seat in the rear seat inorder to raise the child's seating heightso that the seat belt will properly fit thechild.
o Never allow a child to stand up or kneel on the seat.

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1-11
B230G01A-GAT Installation on Outboard Rear Seats
YR10400B
To install a child restraint system in the out- board rear seats, extend the shoulder/lap beltfrom its retractor. Install the child restraint sys-tem, buckle the seat belt and allow the seat beltto take up any slack. Make sure that the lap
On outboard rear seats
o Never use an infant carrier or child safety
seat that "hooks" over a seatback; it may not provide adequate security in an acci-dent.
o Never allow a child to be held in a person's arms while they are in a moving vehicle,as this could result in serious injury tothe child in the event of an accident or asudden stop. Holding a child in a movingvehicle does not provide the child withany means of protection during an acci-dent, even if the person holding the childis wearing a seat belt. portion of the belt is tight around the childrestraint system and the shoulder portion of thebelt is positioned so that it cannot interfere withthe child's head or neck. After installation of thechild restraint system, try to move it in alldirections to be sure the child restraint systemis securely installed.
If you need to tighten the belt, pull more web-
bing toward the retractor. When you unbucklethe seat belt and allow it to retract, the retractorwill automatically revert back to its normal seatedpassenger emergency locking usage condition.
NOTE:
o Before installing the child restraint sys- tem, read the instructions supplied bythe child restraint system manufacturer.
o If the seat belt does not operate as de- scribed, have the system checked imme-diately by your authorized Hyundai dealer.
WARNING: Do not install any child restraint system in
the front passenger seat. Should an acci- dent occur and cause the passenger sideairbag to deploy, it could severely injure orkill an infant or child seated in an infant orchild seat. Therefore, only use a child re-straint system in the rear seat of your ve-hicle.
Age Group Seating PositionFront
Passenger Rear
Outboard Rear
Center
0 : Up to 10 kg (0 ~ 9 months) 0+ : Up to 13 kg(0 ~ 2 years)I : 9kg to 18kg(9 months ~4 years) II & III : 15kg to
36kg (4 ~ 12 years)XUX
XUX
UF U UF
UF UF UF
B230H01X-GAT Child Seat Restraint Suitability For Seat Po-
sition
Use child safety seats that have been officially
approved and are appropriate for your children.
U : Suitable for "universal" category restraints approved for use in this mass group
UF : Suitable for forward-facing "universal" cat- egory restraints approved for use in this mass group
X : Seat position not suitable for children in this mass group