2003 Hyundai Accent power steering

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 5- 5
GENERAL ITEMS
DRIVE BELT (WATER PUMP, ALTERNATOR AND A/CON)
COOLANT
TIMING BELT
MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
BRAKE FLUID
BRAKE HOSES AND LINES
REAR BRAKE DRUMS/LININGS, PARKING BRAKE
BRAKE PADS, CALIPERS AND ROTORS
EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER
SUSPENSION MOUNTING BOLTS
STEERING GEAR BOX, LINKAGE & BOOTS/LOWER ARM
BALL JOINT
POWER STEERING PUMP, BELT AND HOSES
DRIVESHAFTS AND BOOTS
AIR CONDITIONING REFRIGERANT
AIR FILTER (For Evaporator and Blower unit) 1
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5
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16 No.DESCRIPTIONMILES X 1000
KILOMETERS X 1000
MONTHS7.5
12
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24
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Note :
*1. FOR THE FIRST TIME, REPLACE THE COOLANT AT 60,000 MILES (100,000 KM) OR 60 MONTHS.
AFTER THAT, REPLACE IT EVERY 30,000 MILES (45,000 KM) OR 24 MONTHS.
*2. FOR CALIFORNIA, THIS MAINTENANCE IS RECOMMENDED, BUT NOT REQUIRED.
*3. FOR EVERY 12 MONTHS OR 12,000 MILES (20,000 KM), WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST : "R"
F030C10A-AATR : Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary
See Note *1

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 5- 9
F070M01A-AAT
o Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/lower arm ball joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine off, check
for excessive free-play in the steering wheel.
Check the linkage for bends or damage. Check
the dust boots and ball joints for deterioration,
cracks, or damage. Replace any damaged parts.
F070L01A-AATo Suspension mounting bolts
Check the suspension connections for loose-
ness or damage. Retighten to the specified
torque.
F070Q01A-AAT
o Air conditioning refrigerant
Check the air conditioning lines and connec-
tions for leakage and damage. Check air condi-
tioning performance according to the relevant
shop manual if necessary.
F070P01A-AATo Driveshafts and boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and clamps for
cracks, deterioration, or damage. Replace any
damaged parts and, if necessary, repack the
grease.
F070N01A-AAT
o Power steering pump, belt and
hoses
Check the power steering pump and hoses for
leakage and damage. Replace any damaged or
leaking parts immediately. Inspect the power
steering belt for evidence of cuts, cracks, ex-
cessive wear, oiliness and proper tension. Re-
place or adjust it if necessary.

6. Do-It-Yourself Maintenance
Engine Compartment ...................................................................... 6-2
General Checks .............................................................................. 6-3
Checking the Engine Oil ................................................................. 6-4
Changing the Oil and Filter ............................................................. 6-5
Checking and Changing the Engine Coolant ................................. 6-6
Spark Plugs .................................................................................... 6-8
Changing the Air Cleaner Filter ...................................................... 6-9
Checking the Transaxle Oil (Manual) ...........................................6-10
Checking the Transaxle Fluid (Automatic) ................................... 6-11
Checking the Brakes ..................................................................... 6-13
Checking the Clutch Fluid ............................................................. 6-14
Air Conditioning Care .................................................................... 6-14
Changing the Air Filter (For Evaporator and Blower Unit) ........... 6-15
Checking Drive Belts .................................................................... 6-17
Checking and Replacing Fuses .................................................... 6-18
Power Steering Fluid Level ........................................................... 6-20
Replacement of Bulbs .................................................................. 6-22
Fuse Panel Description ................................................................ 6-28
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6- 2 DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
G010C01A-GATENGINE COMPARTMENT (1.6 DOHC)
G010D01A-1
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Power steering fluid reservoir (If Installed)
3. Rocker cover
4. Engine oil filler cap
5. Brake booster6. Brake fluid reservoir
7. Clutch fluid reservoir
8. Air filter element
9. Relay box
10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir cap11. Engine oil level dipstick
12. Radiator cap
13. Automatic transaxle fluid level dipstick
(If Installed)
14. Battery 1
CAUTION:When inspecting or ser-
vicing the engine, you
should handle tools and
other heavy objects care-
fully so that the plastic
rocker cover of the engine
is not damaged.
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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE 6- 3
G020C01A-AATVehicle Interior
The following should be checked each time
when the vehicle is driven:
o Light 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, including clutch
operation
o Automatic transaxle operation, including
"Park" mechanism operation
o Seat control condition and operation
o Seat belt condition and operation
o Sun visor operation
If you notice anything that does not operate
correctly or appear to be functioning correctly,
inspect it carefully and seek assistance from
your Hyundai dealer if service is needed.
G020A01A-AATGENERAL CHECKS
Engine Compartment
The following should be checked regularly:
o Engine oil level and condition
o Transaxle fluid level and condition
o Brake fluid level
o Clutch fluid level
o Engine coolant level
o Windshield washer fluid level
o Accessory drive belt condition
o Engine coolant hose condition
o Fluid leaks (on or below components)
o Power steering fluid level and condition
o Battery Condition
o Air filter condition
G020B01A-AATVehicle Exterior
The following should be checked monthly:
o Overall appearance and condition
o Wheel condition and wheel nut tightness
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
G220A01A-AATCHECKING ELECTRIC COOLING
FANSG230A03A-AATPOWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
G220B01A-AATChecking Engine Cooling Fan
The engine cooling fan should come on auto-
matically if the engine coolant temperature is
high.
WARNING:The radiator fan is controlled by engine cool-
ant temperature and may sometimes operate
even when the engine is not running. Use
extreme caution when working near the
blades of the cooling fan, so that you are not
injured by a rotating fan blade. As the cool-
ant temperature decreases the fan will auto-
matically shut off. This is a normal condition.
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G220C01A-AATChecking Condenser Cooling Fan
The condenser cooling fan should come on
automatically whenever the air conditioner is in
operation.
HLC5006
The power steering fluid level should be checked
regularly. To check the power steering fluid
level, be sure the engine is "OFF", then check to
make certain that the power steering fluid level
is between the "MAX" and "MIN" level markings
on the fluid reservoir.
NOTE:Grinding noise from the power steering pump
may be heard immediately after the engine is
started in extremely cold conditions (below
-4°F). If the noise stops during warm up,
there is no abnormal function in the system.
It is due to a power steering fluid character-
istic in extremely cold conditions.
G210B02A-AATChecking the Battery
Keep the battery clean. Any evidence of corro-
sion around the battery posts or terminals should
be removed using a solution of household bak-
ing soda and warm water. After the battery
terminals are dry, cover them with a light coating
of grease.
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:
Battery posts, terminals, and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the state of California to
cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE 6- 21
G240A01A-AATPOWER STEERING HOSES
It is suggested that you check the power steer-
ing hose connections for fluid leakage at those
intervals specified in the vehicle maintenance
schedule in Section 5.
The power steering hoses should be replaced if
there is severe surface cracking, pulling, scuff-
ing or worn spots. Deterioration of the hose
could cause premature failure.
Recommended Fluid
Use PSF-3 type fluid
NOTE:Do not start the engine when the power
steering oil reservoir is empty.
G250A01A-AAT
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT
YOUR HYUNDAI
If you desire additional information about main-
taining and servicing your Hyundai, you may
purchase a factory Shop Manual at your Hyundai
dealer's parts department. This is the same
manual used by dealership technicians and while
it is highly technical it can be useful in obtaining
a better understanding of your car and how it
works.
G290A04A-AATHEADLIGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT
Before performing aiming adjustment, make sure
of the following.
1. Keep all tires inflated to the correct pressure.
2. Place the vehicle on level ground and press
the front bumper & rear bumper down sever-
al times. Place vehicle at a distance of 118
in. (3m) from the test wall.
3. See that the vehicle is unloaded (except for
full levels of coolant, engine oil and fuel, and
spare tire, jack, and tools). Have the driver or
equivalent weight placed in driver's seat.
4. Clean the headlight lenses and turn on the
headlights (Low beam).5. Open the hood.
6. Draw the vertical line (through the center of
each headlight) and the horizontal line
(through the center of each headlight) on the
aiming screen.
And then, draw the parallel line at 0.8 in.(21
mm) place under the horizontal line.
7. Adjust each cut-off line of the low beam to
the parallel line with a phillips screwdriver
- VERTICAL AIMING
G290A01A-1
Vertical
Aiming
WARNING:Horizontal aiming should be adjusted by an
authorized Hyundai dealer.
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CONSUMER INFORMATION & REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS 8- 5
WARNING:o Driving on worn-out tires is dangerous!
Worn-out tires can cause loss of brak-
ing effectiveness, steering control and
traction. When replacing tires, never
mix radial and bias ply tires on the same
car. If you replace radial tires with bias-
ply tires, they must be installed in sets
of four.
o Using tires and wheels of other than
the recommended sizes could cause
unusual handling characteristics that
could cause death, serious injury, or
property damage.
o Wheels that do not meet Hyundai's
dimensional specifications may fit
poorly and result in damage to the
vehicle, including broken wheel studs.
I100A02E-AAT
SPARE TIRE AND TOOLS
Your Hyundai is delivered with the following:
Spare tire and wheel
Wheel nut wrench, Wrench bar
Jack
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SHOP MANUAL
A Hyundai Shop Manual is available from your
authorized Hyundai dealer. It's written for pro-
fessional technicians, but is simple enough for
most mechanically-inclined owners to under-
stand.
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WARRANTIES FOR YOUR HYUNDAI
VEHICLE
o New vehicle 60 Months/60,000 Miles Limited
Warranty.
o New vehicle 120 Months/100,000 Miles Lim-
ited Powertrain Warranty (first owner only).
o Anti-Perforation Limited Warranty
o Emission Defect Warranty - Federal Vehicle
o California Emission Control System Warran-
ty (if applicable)
o Emission Performance Warranty Federal
vehicle
o Replacement Parts and Accessories Limited
Warranty
NOTE:Detailed warranty information is provided in
your Hyundai Owner's Handbook.