
1- 2 FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
B010B01A-AAT What About Gasohol? Gasohol (a mixture of 90% unleaded gasoline and 10% ethanol or grain alcohol) may be used in your Hyundai.However, if your engine developsdriveability problems, the use of 100%unleaded gasoline is recommended.Fuels with unspecified quantities of alcohol, or alcohols other than ethanol, should not be used. B010D01S-AAT Do not Use Methanol Fuels containing methanol (wood al- cohol) should not be used in yourHyundai. This type of fuel can reducevehicle performance and damage com-ponents of the fuel system. B010E01A-AAT Gasolines for Cleaner Air To help contribute to cleaner air, Hyundai recommends that you usegasolines treated with detergent addi-tives, which help prevent deposit for- mation in the engine. These gasolines will help the engine run cleaner andenhance performance of the EmissionControl System.
B010A02A-GAT FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS Use Unleaded Gasoline Unleaded gasoline with a Pump Oc- tane Rating of 87 (Research OctaneNumber 91) or higher must be used in Hyundai vehicle. If leaded gasoline is used, it will cause the catalytic con-verter to become ineffective and theemission control system to malfunc-tion.This can also result in increased main- tenance expense. To avoid accidental use of leaded fuel, the large nozzleused with leaded gasoline at servicestations can not be inserted into fueltank opening of Hyundai vehicle.
NOTE:
o For some countries, Hyundai ve-
hicles are designed to use leadedgasoline. When you are going touse leaded gasoline, ask to Hyundai dealer whether leaded gasoline in your vehicle is avail-able or not.
o Octane Rating of leaded gaso- line is same with unleaded one.
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Your Hyundai's New Vehicle Lim- ited Warranty may not cover dam- age to the fuel system and perfor- mance problems that are caused bythe use of methanol or fuels con-taining methanol.

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 39
B260A03L-GAT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND INDICATOR LIGHTS (Conventional type)
1. Cruise Indicator (If installed)
2. Tachometer
3. Turn Signal Indicator Light
4. Speedometer
5. High Beam Indicator Light
6. Fuel Gauge
7. Traction Control Indicator Light (If installed)
8. Front Fog Indicator Light
9. Stop/Tail Light Failure Warning Light 10.Parking Brake/Low Brake Fluid
Level Warning Light
11.Seat Belt Warning Light
12.Charging System Warning Light
13.Door Ajar Warning Light
14.Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
15.Trunk Lid Open Warning Light
16.SRS (Airbag) Warning Light
17.Odometer/Trip Odometer 18.Odometer/ Trip Odometer Reset
Switch
19.Malfunction Indicator Light(MIL)
(If installed)
20.Coolant Temperature Gauge
21.Automatic Transaxle Position Indi-
cator Light (If installed)
22.Low Fuel Warning Light
23.Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light B260A03L
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1- 40 FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
B260B01L-GAT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND INDICATOR LIGHTS (Super vision type)
1. Coolant Temperature Gauge
2. Tachometer
3. Turn Signal Indicator Light
4. High Beam Indicator Light
5. Speedometer
6. Front Fog Indicator Light
7. Cruise Indicator (If installed)
8. Fuel Gauge
9. Traction Control Indicator Light
(If installed) 10.Stop/Tail Light Failure Warning
Light
11.Door Ajar Warning Light
12.Seat Belt Warning Light
13.Trunk Lid Open Warning Light
14.Charging System Warning Light
15.Parking Brake/Low Brake Fluid Level Warning Light
16.Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
17.SRS (Airbag) Warning Light 18.Automatic Transaxle Position Indi-
cator Light (If installed)
19. Odometer/ Trip Odometer
20.Odometer/ Trip Odometer Reset Switch
21.Malfunction Indicator Light(MIL) (If installed)
22.Low Fuel Warning Light
23.Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light B260A04L
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 45
B300A01Y-GAT SPEEDOMETER Your Hyundai's speedometer is cali- brated in kilometers per hour or milesper hour. HXGS242
Conventional type
Super vision type
B280A01A-AAT FUEL GAUGE
B290A02A-AATENGINE COOLANT TEMPERA- TURE GAUGE
WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. The engine cool- ant is under pressure and coulderupt and cause severe burns. Waituntil the engine is cool before re-moving the radiator cap.
HXGS243
HXGS244
The needle on the gauge indicates theapproximate fuel level in the fuel tank.The fuel capacity is given in Section 9. Conventional type
Conventional type
Super vision type
Super vision type
The needle on the engine coolant tem- perature gauge should stay in the nor-mal range. If it moves across the dial to"H" (Hot), pull over and stop as soon aspossible and turn off the engine. Then open the hood and, after the engine has cooled, check the coolant leveland the water pump drive belt. If yoususpect cooling system trouble, haveyour cooling system checked byHyundai dealer as soon as possible.
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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI 2- 15
C150A01A-AAT SMOOTH CORNERING Avoid braking or gear changing in cor- ners, especially when roads are wet.Ideally, corners should always be takenunder gentle acceleration. If you followthese suggestions, tire wear will be held to a minimum. C160A01A-AAT WINTER DRIVING The more severe weather conditions of winter result in greater wear andother problems. To minimize the prob-lems of winter driving, you should fol-low these suggestions:
o Keep your car in good condition. For
better fuel economy and reducedmaintenance costs, maintain yourcar in accordance with the mainte-nance schedule in Section 5. If you drive your car in severe conditions, more frequent maintenance is re-quired (see Section 5 for details).
o Keep your car clean. For maximum service, your Hyundai should bekept clean and free of corrosive materials. It is especially important that mud, dirt, ice, etc. not be al-lowed to accumulate on the under-side of the car. This extra weightcan result in increased fuel con-sumption and also contribute to cor- rosion.
o Travel lightly. Don't carry unneces- sary weight in your car. Weight re- duces fuel economy.
o Don't let the engine idle longer than
necessary. If you are waiting (and not in traffic), turn off your engine and restart only when you're readyto go. C160B01A-GAT Snowy or Icy Conditions To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may be necessary to use snow tires or to install tire chains on your tires. Ifsnow tires are needed, it is necessaryto select tires equivalent in size andtype of the original equipment tires. Failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your car.Furthermore, speeding, rapid accel-eration, sudden brake applications, andsharp turns are potentially very haz-ardous practices. During deceleration, use engine brak- ing to the fullest extent. Sudden brakeapplications on snowy or icy roadsmay cause skids to occur. You need tokeep sufficient distance between thevehicle in front and your vehicle. Also, apply the brake gently. It should be
o Remember, your Hyundai does not
require extended warm-up. As soon as the engine is running smoothly,you can drive away. In very coldweather, however, give your engine a slightly longer warm-up period.
o Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine. Lugging is driving too slowly in too high a gear resulting in the enginebucking. If this happens, shift to alower gear. Over-revving is racing the engine beyond its safe limit. This can be avoided by shifting atthe recommended speeds.
o Use your air conditioning sparingly. The air conditioning system is oper-ated by engine power so your fuel economy is reduced when you use it.

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI 2- 17
C160I01A-AAT Don't Let Your Parking Brake Freeze Under some conditions your parking brake can freeze in the engaged posi-tion. This is most likely to happenwhen there is an accumulation of snow or ice around or near the rear brakes or if the brakes are wet. If there is a riskthe parking brake may freeze, apply itonly temporarily while you put the gearselector lever in "P" (automatic) or infirst or reverse gear (manual transaxle) and block the rear wheels so the car cannot roll. Then release the parkingbrake.
C160H01A-AAT Use Approved Anti-Freeze in Window Washer System To keep the water in the window washer system from freezing, add an approvedanti-freeze solution in accordance withinstructions on the container. Windowwasher anti-freeze is available fromHyundai dealers and most auto parts outlets. Do not use engine coolant or other types of anti-freeze as thesemay damage the finish.
C160K01A-AAT Carry Emergency Equipment Depending on the severity of the weather where you drive your car, youshould carry appropriate emergency equipment. Some of the items you may want to carry include tire chains,tow straps or chains, flashlight, emer-gency flares, sand, a shovel, jumpercables, a window scraper, gloves,ground cloth, coveralls, a blanket, etc.
C160J01A-AAT Don't Let Ice and Snow Accumu- late Underneath Under some conditions, snow and ice can build up under the fenders andinterfere with the steering. When driv-ing in severe winter conditions wherethis may happen, you should periodi- cally check underneath the car to be sure the movement of the front wheelsand the steering components is notobstructed.
C170A01A-AAT HIGH SPEED MOTORING Pre-Trip Inspections 1. Tires: Adjust the tire inflation pressures tospecification. Low tire inflation pres-sures will result in overheating andpossible failure of the tires. Avoid using worn or damaged tires which may result in reduced traction ortire failure. NOTE: Never exceed the maximum tire in- flation pressure shown on the tires. 2. Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil: High speed travel consumes 1.5 timesmore fuel than urban motoring. Do notforget to check both engine coolantand engine oil. 3. Drive belt: A loose or damaged drive belt mayresult in overheating of the engine.

5- 4 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
NO.
1 2 3 4 567 8 9 DESCRIPTION
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ENGINE OIL & FILTER (SG OR ABOVE) See Note (1)
DRIVE BELT 3.0 V6 / 3.5 V6 (ALT, P/STRG, A/CON) 2.5 V6 (AUTO-TENSIONER)
FUEL FILTER (MFI TYPE) FUEL LINES, FUEL HOSES & CONNECTIONS TIMING BELTVAPOR HOSE & FUEL FILLER CAPVACUUM & CRANKCASE VENTILATION HOSES AIR CLEANER FILTER SPARK PLUGSSPARK PLUGS (PLATINUM COATED)
F030A01A-GAT SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE The following maintenance services must be performed to assure good vehicle control and performance. Keep receipts for all vehicle services to protect your warranty. Where both mileage and time are shown, the frequency of service isdetermined by whichever occurs first. F030B02L-GAT R :Replace I : Inspect and, after Inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary.105
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R I I I 120
96
R RI
R
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90
72
R I I I
R I I
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60
R I I I
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R I I I I
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36
R I I I
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24
R I I I I I
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12
RI I I
KILOMETERS X 1000 MONTHS
Note : (1) SF OR LOWER: EVERY 10,000 KM OR 6 MONTHS : "R"
(2) FOR EVERY 40,000KM : "R" (3) FOR EVERY 100,000KM : "R"
See Note (2) See Note (3)

DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE 6- 11
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Replacing the Spark Plugs
The spark plugs should be changed
at the intervals specified in the ve- hicle maintenance schedule in Sec- tion 5 or whenever engine perfor- mance indicates they should bechanged. Symptoms that suggest poor spark plug performance include en- gine misfiring under load, loss of fueleconomy, poor acceleration, etc. When spark plugs are replaced, al- ways use spark plugs recommendedby Hyundai. The use of other spark plugs can result in loss of perfor- mance, radio interference or enginedamage.
NOTE:
o When replacing the spark plug, Genuine Hyundai ReplacementParts are recommended. Recommended Spark Plugs:
NOTE: Do not clean or regap platinum- tipped spark plugs.
o Spark plugs should be tightenedfirmly. Overtightening can dam- age the threads in the aluminum cylinder head. Also, leavingthem too loose can cause the spark plug to get very hot and posibly result in damage to theengine.
o It is recommended that the spark plug should be changed by anauthorized Hyundai dealer.
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3.5L/3.0L
2.5L
3.5L/3.0L 2.5L
Type
RC10PYP4(CHAMPION) RC10PYPB4(CHAMPION) PFR5N-11(NGK) RC10PYPB4(CHAMPION) PFR5N-11(NGK) RC10YC4(CHAMPION) BKR5ES(NGK)
Remark
Un-
leaded
LeadedWARNING:
It is recommended that the engine be cool or cold when changing the spark plugs. If the engine is hot,you could burn yourself on the insulated connector, the spark plug or the engine itself.
G070A02Y-AAT CHANGING THE AIR CLEANER FILTER
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