
3- 2 WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
D010A01A-AAT IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START
WARNING:
If the engine will not start, do not push or pull the car to start it. Thiscould result in a collision or causeother damage. In addition, push or pull starting may cause the cata- lytic converter to be overloaded andcreate a fire hazard. D010B01A-AAT If Engine Doesn't Turn Over or Turns Over Slowly 1. If your car has an automatic
transaxle, be sure the gear selector lever is in "N" or "P" and the emer-gency brake is set.
2. Check the battery connections to be sure they are clean and tight.
3. Turn on the interior light. If the light dims or goes out when you operatethe starter, the battery is discharged.
4. Check the starter connections to be sure they are securely tightened.
5. Do not push or pull the vehicle to
start it. See instructions for "JumpStarting" on the following pages. D010D01A-AAT If Engine Stalls While Driving
1. Reduce your speed gradually, keep-
ing a straight line. Move cautiously off the road to a safe place.
2. Turn on your emergency flashers.
3. Try to start the engine again. If your vehicle will not start, contact aHyundai dealer or seek other quali-fied assistance.
D010C01Y-AAT If Engine Turns Over Normally but Does Not Start
1. Check fuel level.
2. Check all connectors at ignition, coil and spark plugs. Reconnect anythat may be disconnected or loose.
3. Check the fuel line in the engine
room.
4. If engine still refuses to start, call a Hyundai dealer or seek other quali- fied assistance.
D010B01L
D020A02A-AAT JUMP STARTING
HXG554J
Dischargedbattery
Booster battery
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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

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)

6- 20 DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
G170A01A-GAT
CHECKING BRAKE PEDAL FREEPLAY
HXGS508
3 ~ 8 mm (0.12 ~ 0.31 in.)
With the engine off, press down on
the brake pedal several times to re- duce the vacuum in the brake booster.
Then, using your hand, press down
slowly on the brake pedal until youfeel a change in resistance. This isthe brake pedal freeplay.
The freeplay should be within the
limits specified in the illustration. If it is not, have it inspected by your Hyundai dealer and adjusted or re-paired if necessary.G160A01A-GAT
CHECKING CLUTCH PEDAL FREEPLAY
G160A01E
6 ~ 13 mm (0.24 ~ 0.51 in.)
With the engine off, press lightly on
the clutch pedal until you feel a change in resistance. This is the clutch pedalfreeplay. The freeplay should be within the limits specified in the illustration. If it is not, have it inspected by yourHyundai dealer and adjusted or re- paired if necessary.G150A01A-GAT CHECKING STEERING WHEEL FREEPLAY
G150A01L
To check the steering wheel freeplay, stop the car with the wheels pointed straight ahead and gently move thesteering wheel back and forth. Use very light finger pressure and be sen- sitive to changes in resistance thatmark the limits of the freeplay. If the freeplay is greater than specified, have it inspected by your Hyundai dealerand adjusted or repaired if neces- sary. 30 mm(1.18 in.)

10- 2 INDEX
A Accessory Box .......................................................... 1-68
Air Bag .......................................................... 1-31 ~ 1-38
Air Cleaner Fil ter ....................................................... 6-11
Air Conditioning
Care ....................................................................... 6-17
Operation ..................................................... 1-83, 6-17
Switch ..................................................................... 1-82
Antenna ..................................................... 1-115 ~ 1-116
Ashtray ...................................................................... 1-56 Audio Remote Control Switch ................................... 1-75
Automatic Heating and Cooling Control System
................................................................... 1-84 ~ 1-89
B
Battery ............................................................. 2-16, 6-23Bi-Level Heating ........................................................ 1-80
Brake Anti-lock brake system .......................................... 2-11Checking the brakes .............................................. 6-15
Fluid ....................................................................... 6-15
Pedal clearance ..................................................... 6-21
Pedal freepl ay ........................................................ 6-20
Practices .................................................... 2-13 ~ 2-14
Breaking-In your New Hyundai ................................... 1-3
Bulbs wattage ........................................................... 6-33 C Care of Cassette Tapes
........................... 1-114 ~ 1-115
Cassette Tape Player Operation (H940B, H940A) ........................................... 1-96 ~1-97, 1-104 ~ 1-105
Catalytic Converter ..................................................... 7-3
CD Auto changer ...................................................... 1-69
CD Auto changer (H940B, H940A)
....................................... 1-98 ~ 1-100, 1-109 ~ 1-111
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock ................................. 1-7
Child Restraint S ystem ................................. 1-23 ~ 1-29
Cigarette Lighter ....................................................... 1-55
Clock ......................................................................... 1-53
Clutch
Checking fluid ........................................................ 6-16
Pedal freepl ay ........................................................ 6-20
Combination Light Headlight flasher .................................................... 1-50
Headlight swi tch ..................................................... 1-48
High-beam swi tch .................................................. 1-49
Lane change si gnal ................................................ 1-48
Turn signal oper ation............................................. 1-48
Compact Disc Player Operation (H940A) . 1-106 ~ 1-108 Cooling Fans ............................................................. 6-24
Corrosion protection Cleaning the interior ....................................... 4-5 ~ 4-6
Protecting your Hyundai from corrosion ........ 4-1 ~ 4-6Washing and waxing ...................................... 4-3 ~ 4-5
Cruise Control ............................................... 1-72 ~ 1-74

10- 4 INDEX
H Hazard Warning System........................................... 1-52
Headlight Aiming Adjustment .................................... 6-25
Headlight Leveling Device Syst em ...........................1-72
Heating and Ventilation ................................. 1-76 ~ 1-89
Air flow control ..................... 1-78 ~ 1-79, 1-87 ~ 1-89
Air intake control .................. 1-77 ~ 1-78, 1-86 ~ 1-87
Bi-level heating ....................................................... 1-80
Fan speed control .................................................. 1-77
Temperature control ............................................... 1-80
High-Mounted Rear Stop L ight .................................1-66
Hood Release ........................................................... 1-68
Horn .......................................................................... 1-70
I Ignition Switch ............................................................. 2-3
Illuminated Ignition Switch .......................................... 1-5 Immobilizer Sy stem ........................................... 1-4 ~ 1-5
Instrument Cluster and Indicator Lights ....... 1-39 ~ 1-44
Instrument Panel Light Control (Rheost at) ............... 1-55
Intergrated Memory System (I. M. S) .......... 1-15 ~ 1-16 Interior Light Interior light ................................................ 1-60 ~ 1-61
Map light ................................................................ 1-60
Personal light ......................................................... 1-61
Intermittent Wiper ..................................................... 1-51
J Jump Starting .................................................... 3-2 ~ 3-3 K
Key .................................................................... 1-3 ~ 1-4
If you lose your keys ............................................. 3-12
Positions ......................................................... 2-3 ~ 2-4
L Lubrication Chart ......................................................... 9-4
Luggage Net ............................................................. 1-69
MMaintenance Intervals Explanation of scheduled maintenance items....................................................................... 5-7 ~ 5-9
Maintenance under severe usage cond itions .......... 5-6
Scheduled maintenance ................................. 5-4 ~ 5-5
Service requ irements............................................... 5-2
Mirrors
Day-night inside rearview ....................................... 1-63
Outside rearview mirror heat er ..............................1-62
O
Odometer ...................................................... 1-46 ~ 1-47 Outside rearview mirror ............................................ 1-62
P Parking Brake ........................................................... 1-64
Passenger Presence Detec tion .................... 1-35 ~ 1-36
Power Outle t ............................................................. 1-69
Power Seat ............................................................... 1-14