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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 53
HTB018A
HTB015
B340B01A-AAT Lane Change Signal
B340C01FC-GATHeadlight Switch
To indicate a lane change, move the lever up or down to a point where itbegins flashing. The lever will automatically return to the center position when released. To operate the headlights, turn thebarrel on the end of the multi-functionswitch. The first position turns on the parking lights, sidelights, tail lights and instrument panel lights. The secondposition turns on the headlights. Parking light auto cut (If installed) If you do not turn the parking lights "OFF" after driving, the parking light will automatically shut "OFF" when the driver's door is opened.To turn them "ON" again you mustsimply turn the ignition key to the "ON"position.
B340A01A-AAT COMBINATION TURN SIGNAL, HEADLIGHT AND HIGH-BEAM SWITCHTurn Signal Operation Pulling down on the lever causes the turn signals on the left side of the car toblink. Pushing upwards on the levercauses the turn signals on the rightside of the car to blink. As the turn iscompleted, the lever will automatically return to the center position and turn off the turn signals at the same time. Ifeither turn signal indicator light blinksmore rapidly than usual, goes on butdoes not blink, or does not go on at all,there is a malfunction in the system. Check for a burned-out fuse or bulb or see your Hyundai dealer.
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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI 2- 3
C020A01O-GAT BEFORE STARTING THE EN- GINE Before you start the engine, you should always:
1. Look around the vehicle to be sure
there are no flat tires, puddles of oil, water or other indications of pos-sible trouble.
2. After entering the car, check to be
sure the parking brake is engaged.
3. Check that all windows, and lights are clean.
4. Check that the interior and exterior mirrors are clean and in position.
5. Check your seat, seatback and
headrest to be sure they are in theirproper positions.
6. Lock all the doors.
7. Fasten your seat belt and be sure
that all other occupants have fas- tened theirs.
8. Turn off all lights and accessories that are not needed.
9. When you turn the ignition switch to
"ON", check that all appropriate warning lights are operating and that you have sufficient fuel. 10.Check the operation of warning
lights and all bulbs when key is in the "ON" position.
!WARNING: (DIESEL ENGINE)
To ensure that sufficient vacuum exists within the brake system dur-ing cold weather start-up condi- tions, it is necessary to run the engine at idle for several secondsafter starting the engine. C030A01A-GAT COMBINATION IGNITION SWITCHTo Start the Engine
o If your Hyundai is equipped with a
manual transaxle, place the shift lever in neutral and depress theclutch pedal fully.
o If your Hyundai has an automatic
transaxle, place the shift lever in "P"(park).
o To start the engine, insert the igni-
tion key and turn it to the "START"position. Release it as soon as the engine starts. Do not hold the key in the "START" position for more than15 seconds.
NOTE: For safety, the engine will not start if the shift lever is not in "P" or "N"Position (Automatic transaxle).
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6. Do-It-Yourself Maintenance
Engine compartment ...................................................................... 6-2
General checks ................................................................................ 6-6
Checking the engine oil .................................................................... 6-7
Changing the oil and filter ................................................................. 6-9
Checking and changing the engine coolant....................................6-13
Spark plugs .................................................................................... 6-15
Changing the air cleaner filter ......................................................... 6-17
Checking the transaxle oil (Manual)............................................... 6-18
Checking the transaxle fluid (Automatic)....................................... 6-19
Checking the brakes ...................................................................... 6-21
Air conditioning care ....................................................................... 6-22
Checking drive belts ...................................................................... 6-25
Checking and replacing fuses ........................................................ 6-26
Power steering fluid level ............................................................... 6-30
Replacement of bulbs .................................................................... 6-32
Fuse panel description ................................................................... 6-38
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If the vehicle has had front body repair and the headlight assembly has been replaced, the headlight aiming should be checked using the aiming screen asshown in the illustration. Turn on the headlight switch. (Low Beam Position)
1. Adjust headlights so that main axis
of light is parallel to center line of the body and is aligned with point "P"shown in the illustration.
2. Dotted lines in the illustration show
the center of headlights.
G290B01TB-GAT Adjustment After Headlight As- sembly Replacement
SPECIFICATIONS: "H" Horizontal center line of headlightsfrom ground. : 656 mm (26.8 in.) "W" Distance between each headlight center.: 1,100 mm (43.3 in.) "L" Distance between the headlights and the wall that the lights are tested against.: 3,000 mm (118 in.).
G290B01L
LW
H
H Cut-off line
Ground line
"P"
Horizontal line15mm (0.59in.)
30mm (1.18 in.) Vertical line G270A01TB-GAT REPLACEMENT OF BULBS Headlight Bulb Before attempting to replace a head- light bulb, be sure the switch is turned to the "OFF" position.The next paragraph shows how to reach headlight bulbs so they may be changed. Be sure to replace theburned-out bulb with one of the same number and wattage rating.
CAUTION:
Keep the lamps out of contact with petroleum product, such as oil,gasoline, etc.
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HTB183
4. Remove the dust cover.
1. Allow the bulb to cool. Wear eye
protection.
2. Always grasp the bulb by its plastic base, avoid touching the glass.
3. Disconnect the power cord from the
bulb base in the back of the head- light.
6. Remove the protective cap from thereplacement bulb and install the new bulb by matching the plastic base with the headlight hole. Install thedust cover after retightening the bulb spring and reconnect the power cord.
7. Use the protective cap and carton to
dispose of the old bulb.
8. Check for proper headlight aim.5. Push the bulb spring for removing
the headlight bulb. HTB268
HTB184
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!WARNING
The halogen bulb contains gas un- der pressure and if impacted could shatter, resulting in flying frag-ments. Always wear eye protection when servicing the bulb. Protect the bulb against abrasions orscratches and against liquids when lighted. Turn on the bulb only when installed in a headlight. Replacethe headlight if damaged or cracked. Keep the bulb out of the reach of children and dispose of the usedbulb with care. G270B01TB-GAT Front Turn Signal light / Position Light
1. Disconnect the power cord from the
bulb.
2. Replace to the new bulb. HTB285G270C01TB-GAT Luggage Compartment Light (If Installed)
HTB282
1. Remove the cover with a (-) driver.
2. Disconnect the power cord. HTB283
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3. Replace to the new bulb. HTB284
G270D01TB-GAT Rear Combination Light
HTB270
HTB277
1. Remove the cover with a (+) driver
2. Disconnect the power cord.
3. Replace to the new bulb. (1) Stop/Tail Light (2) Turn Signal Light (3) Back-up LightHTB272G270E01A-GAT Side Repeater (If Installed)
G270E01A
(1)
(2)
(3)
1. Push the cover toward the front ofvehicle and remove it.
2. Disconnect the power code.
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G270G01TB-GAT Interior Light (If installed)
G270F01TB-GATRear Fog Light (If installed)
1. Remove the cover with a (+) driver. HTB273
2. Replace to the new bulb. HTB2741. Remove the cover with a (-) driver.
HTB280
2. Replace to the new bulb. HTB281
HTB278
3. Replace to the new bulb.