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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 51
B350C01L-AAT Adjustable Intermittent Wiper Operation
To use the intermittent wiper feature, place the wiper switch in the "INT"position. With the switch in this posi-tion, the interval between wipes can bevaried from approximately 1 to 18 sec- onds by turning the interval adjuster barrel. This is also varied automati-cally depending on your road speed. HHP273B350B01B-GAT Auto Wiper Operation (If installed)
HHP276
When the windshield wiper switch is placed in the "AUTO" position, the rainsensor located on the upper end of windshield glass senses the amount of rainfall and controls for the appropriatelength of the intervals between wipesappropriately. NOTE: If there is heavy accumulation of snow or ice on the windshield glass, there will be a 10 minute waitingperiod prior to the operation of thewindshield wipers.
Mist Wiper Operation If a single wipe is desired in mist, push the MIST operation switch at the endof the windshield wiper and washer control lever. HHP275
NOTE:
o Do not operate the washer more
than 15 seconds at a time or when the fluid reservoir is empty.
o In icy or freezing weather, be sure the wiper blades are notfrozen to the glass prior to oper- ating the wipers.
o In areas where water freezes in winter, use windshield washer antifreeze.
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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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6- 12 DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
G080A02A-AAT
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
The wiper blades should be carefully
inspected from time to time and cleaned to remove accumulations of road film or other debris. To clean thewiper blades and arms, use a clean sponge or cloth with a mild soap or detergent and water. If the wiperscontinue to streak or smear the glass, replace them with Genuine Hyundai Replacement parts or their equiva-lent. HEF119
G090A01A-GAT
FILLING THE WASHER RESER- VOIR
The washer fluid reservoir supplies fluid to the windshield washer sys- tem. HXG2007
NOTE:
o Do not operate the wipers on dry glass. This can result in more rapid wear of the wiper blades and may scratch the glass.
o Keep the blade rubber out of contact with petroleum productssuch as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
The replacement of air cleaner filter isperformed in the following manner.
1. Unsnap the clips around the cover.
2. When this is done, the cover can be lifted off, the old filter removed and the new filter put in its place.
Genuine Hyundai Replacement Partsare recommended.
CAUTION:
Operating your vehicle without aproper air filter in place can resultin excessive engine wear.
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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE 6- 13
G100A03L
G100A03Y-GAT
CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE OIL (MANUAL)
Transaxle lubricant in the manual
transaxle should be checked at those intervals specified in the vehicle main-
tenance schedule in Section 5. Recommended Oil
Use only HYUNDAI GENUINE
PARTS MTF 75W/90 (API GL-4) in the manual transaxle. Manual Transaxle Oil Capacity
The oil capacity of the manual
transaxle is 2.1 liters (2.2 U.S. quarts). Drain plug
Filler plug WARNING:
It is always better to check the
transaxle oil level when the engine is cool or cold. If the engine is hot, you should exercise great cautionto avoid burning yourself on hot engine or exhaust parts. G100B01A-AAT
To check the Transaxle Fluid Level
G100B01L
Park the car on level ground with the engine off.
A good quality washer fluid should be used to fill the washer reservoir. The fluid level should be checked morefrequently during bad weather or whenever the washer system is in more frequent use.The capacity of the washer reservoiris 3.0 liters (3.2 U.S. quarts).
CAUTION:
o Radiator antifreeze (engine cool- ant) should not be used in thewasher system because it willdamage the car's finish.
o The washer lever should not be
pulled and the washer should not be operated if the washer reservoir is empty. This can dam-age the washer fluid pump.
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