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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 5- 5
NO.
1 234 5 67 8 9
1011 12 131415 GENERAL MAINTENANCECOOLING SYSTEMCOOLANTMANUAL TRANSAXLE OILAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEFLUID AND FILTERBRAKE HOSES AND LINESBRAKE FLUIDREAR BRAKE DRUMS/LININGS, PARKING BRAKEBRAKE PADS, CALIPERS AND ROTORSEXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLERSUSPENSION MOUNTING BOLTSSTEERING GEAR BOX, LINKAGE & BOOTS/LOWER ARM BALL JOINT,UPPER ARM BALL JOINTPOWER STEERING BELT, PUMP AND HOSESDRIVE SHAFTS AND BOOTSAIR CONDITIONING REFRIGERANTAIR FILTER (FOR EVAPORATOR AND BLOWER UNIT)
F030C04L-GAT R : Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary120
96
I I I II I I I II II I I
105
84
I I I II I II II I
90 72
I I
R I I I I I II II I I
7560
I I I II I II II I
60 48
I I I II I I I II II I I
4536
I I I II I II II I
30 24
I I I II I I I II II I I
1512
I I I II I II II I
KILOMETERS X 1000 MONTHS
See Note (1)
European Community Only Except European Community
Note : (1) FOR EVERY 24 MONTHS OR 45,000 KM, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST : "R" (2) FOR EVERY 12 MONTHS OR 20,000 KM, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST : "R"
See Note (2)
DESCRIPTION
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5- 8 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
F060H01A-AAT
o Air Cleaner Filter A Genuine Hyundai air cleaner filter is recommended when the filter is re-placed. F060J01A-AAT
o Spark Plugs Make sure to install new spark plugs of the correct heat range. F070C02A-AAT
o Coolant The coolant should be changed at the intervals specified in the mainte-nance schedule. F070D01A-AAT
o Manual Transaxle Oil Inspect the manual transaxle oil ac- cording to the maintenance schedule. NOTE: If the oil level is low, check for possible leaks before adding oil. Do not overfill. F070E03A-AAT
o Automatic Transaxle Fluid and
Filter
The fluid level should be in the "HOT"range of the dipstick, after the engineand transaxle are at normal operatingtemperature. Check the automatic transaxle fluid level with the engine running and the transaxle in neutral,with the parking brake properly ap-
plied. Use DIAMOND ATF SP-III or
SK ATF SP-III when adding or chang-ing fluid. F070F01A-AAT
o Brake Hoses and Lines
Visually check for proper installation, chafing, cracks, deterioration and any leakage. Replace any deteriorated ordamaged parts immediately. F070G02A-AAT
o Brake Fluid
Check brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir. The level should bebetween "MIN" and "MAX" marks onthe side of the reservoir. Use onlyhydraulic brake fluid conforming toDOT 3 or DOT 4. F070H01A-AAT
o Rear Brake Drums/Linings,
Parking Brake
Check the rear brake drums and lin-ings for scoring, burning, leaking fluid,broken parts, and excessive wear.Inspect the parking brake system in- cluding the parking brake lever and cables. For detailed service proce-dures, refer to the Shop Manual. F070J01A-AAT
o Brake Pads, Calipers and
Rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear, discs for run out and wear, and cali- pers for fluid leakage. F070K01A-AAT
o Exhaust Pipe and Muffler
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, muffler and hangers for cracks, dete-rioration, or damage. Start the engineand listen carefully for any exhaust gas leakage. Tighten connections or replace parts as necessary.
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6. Do-It-Yourself Maintenance
Engine Compartment ..................................................................... 6-2
General Checks .............................................................................. 6-5
Checking the Engine Oil ................................................................ 6-6
Changing the Oil and Filter ........................................................... 6-7
Checking and Changing the Engine Coolant ............................... 6-8
Spark Plugs ..................................................................................6-10
Changing the Air Cleaner Filter ................................................... 6-11
Checking the Transaxle Oil (Manual) .......................................... 6-13
Checking the Transaxle Fluid (Automatic) .................................. 6-14
Checking the Brakes .................................................................... 6-15
Checking the Clutch Fluid ............................................................ 6-16
Air Conditioning Care ................................................................... 6-17
Changing the Air Filter (For Evaporator and Blower Unit) ......... 6-18
Checking Drive Belts .................................................................... 6-21
Checking and Replacing Fuses ................................................... 6-21
Power Steering Fluid Level .......................................................... 6-24
Headlight Aiming Adjustment ....................................................... 6-25
Replacement of Light Bulbs ......................................................... 6-26
Bulb Wattage ................................................................................ 6-33
Junction Box Description ............................................................. 6-34
6
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6- 2 DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
1. Brake fluid reservoir
2. Brake booster
3. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
4. Power steering fluid reservoir 5. Engine oil filler cap
6. Engine oil level dipstick
7. Radiator cap
8. Auto transaxle fluid level dipstick
(Vehicle with Auto T/A) 9. Air filter element
10.Coolant reservoir cap
11.Battery
12.Under hood junction boxG010C01L
12
34 56 7891011
G010C01L-AAT
ENGINE COMPARTMENT (3.5 V6)
12 CAUTION:
When inspecting or servicing the
engine, you should handle tools and other heavy objects carefully so that the plastic cover of the engine is not damaged.
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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE 6- 3
G010A02L-GAT
ENGINE COMPARTMENT (3.0 V6)
HXGS003
164
7891011 1213
1. Cruise control actuator (If installed)
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake booster
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Air filter element 6. Under hood junction box
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
8. Power steering fluid reservoir
9. Engine oil level dipstick
10.Radiator cap11.Automatic transaxle fluid level dip-
stick (Vehicle with Auto T/A)
12.Coolant reservoir cap
13.Battery
235
CAUTION:
When inspecting or servicing the engine, you should handle tools and other heavy objects carefullyso that the plastic cover of the engine is not damaged.!
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6- 4 DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Brake booster
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Clutch fluid reservoir
(Vehicle with Manual T/A) 5. Under hood junction box
6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
7. Power steering fluid reservoir
8. Engine oil level dipstick
9. Radiator cap
10.Auto transaxle fluid level dipstick
(Vehicle with Auto T/A)
11.Filter element
12.Coolant reservoir cap
13.Battery HXGV625
G010B01L-GAT
ENGINE COMPARTMENT (2.5 V6)
53
678910 1112
124
13
CAUTION:
When inspecting or servicing the engine, you should handle tools and other heavy objects carefullyso that the plastic cover of the engine is not damaged.!
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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE 6- 5
G020A02A-AAT
GENERAL CHECKS Engine Compartment
The following should be checked regu- larly:
o Engine oil level and condition
o Transaxle fluid level and condition
o Brake fluid level
o Clutch fluid level
o Coolant level
o Windshield washer fluid level
o Accessory drive belt condition
o Coolant hose condition
o Fluid leaks (on or below compo- nents)
o Power steering fluid level and con- dition
o Battery condition
o Air filter condition G020C01A-AAT Vehicle Interior The following should be checked each time when the vehicle is driven:
o Lights operation
o Windshield wiper operation
o Horn operation
o Defroster, heater 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, includ- ing clutch operation
o Automatic transaxle operation, in- cluding "Park" mechanism opera-tion
o Seat control condition and opera- tion
o Seat belt condition and operation
o Sunvisor operation If you notice anything that does not operate correctly or appears to befunctioning incorrectly, inspect it care- fully and seek assistance from your Hyundai dealer if service is needed.
G020B01A-AAT
Vehicle Exterior
The following should be checked
monthly:
o Overall appearance and condition
o Wheel condition and wheel nut torgue
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)
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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE 6- 7
G040A02A-AAT
CHANGING THE OIL AND FIL- TER The procedure for changing the oil and filter is as follows:
1. Park the car on level ground and
set the parking brake. Start the engine and let it warm up until theneedle on the coolant temperature gauge moves above the lowest mark. Turn the engine off and placethe gear selector lever in "P" (auto- matic) or reverse gear (manual transaxle). Set the parking brake.
2. Open the hood and remove the engine oil filler cap.
3. Slide underneath the car and loosen the drain plug by turning it counter-clockwise with a wrench of theproper size. Be sure that a drain pan is in position to catch the oil as it drains out, then remove the drainplug.
WARNING:
Be very careful when draining theengine oil as it may be hot enoughto burn you!
The engine oil and filter should be
changed at those intervals specified in the maintenance schedule in Sec- tion 5. If the car is being driven insevere conditions, more frequent oil and filter changes are required. G040A01L
3.0L/3.5L
2.5L
G350A01A-GAT
ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION Function of Engine Oil
Engine oil has the primary function of lubricating and cooling the inside ofthe engine.
Engine oil consumption It is normal that an engine shouldconsume some engine oil while nor-
mal driving. The cause of oil con- sumption in a normal engine are as follows;
o Engine oil is used to lubricate pis- tons, piston rings and cylinders.A thin film of oil is left on thecylinder wall when a piston moves downwards in the cylinder. High negative pressure generated dur-ing engine operation sucks some of the oil into the combustion cham- ber. This oil with some oil of the cylin- der wall is burned by the high tem- perature combustion gases duringthe combustion process.
o The engine oil consumption is
strongly effected by the viscosity and quality of oil, engine rpm and driving condition etc. The engine
oil is more consumed under severe driving conditions such as highspeeds and frequent acceleration and deceleration than normal driv- ing condition.
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