2003 Hyundai Elantra cooling

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAIFEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
1- 63 This is used to direct the flow of air. Air can be
directed to the floor, dashboard outlets, or
windshield. Four symbols are used to repre-
sent Face, Bi-Level, Floor and Floor-Defrost air
position. Exhaust gas cutoff mode :
Air enters the vehicle from the outside.
But if exhaust gas enters the vehicle from the
outside, the exhaust gas cutoff mode ( ) is
automatically converted to the ( ) mode, to
prevent exhaust gas from entering the vehicle.
NOTE:o It should be noted that prolonged opera-
tion of the heating system in recircula-
tion mode ( ) will give rise to misting
of the winds-hield and side windows and
the air within the passenger compart-
ment will become stale. In addition, pro-
longed use of the air conditioning with
the recirculation mode ( ) selected
may result in the air within the passenger
compartment becoming excessively dry.
o When the ignition switch is turned "ON",
the air intake control will change to ( )
mode (regardless of switch position). This
is normal operation. The air intake control
operates in "AUTO" mode when turning
the ignition to the "ON" position if the
"AUTO" mode was used before shutting
off the engine.
B980D01Y-AATHeating and Cooling System Off
Press the "OFF" button to stop the operation of
the heating and cooling system.
B980E01E-AATAir Flow Control
B980E01E
This is used to select fresh outside air or
recirculate inside air automatically.
: OFF
:ON
Fresh mode :
Air enters the vehicle from the outside and is
heated or cooled according to the function
selected.
Recirculation mode :
Air from within the passenger compartment will
be drawn through the heating system and heated
or cooled according to the function selected.
B980C02E-GATAir Intake Control Switch (With A.Q.S)
(If Installed)
HXD118H
CAUTION:If the windows fog up with the Recirculation
or A.Q.S mode selected, set the air intake
control to the Fresh air position or A.Q.S
control to "OFF".

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAIDRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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C160C01A-AATUse High Quality Ethylene Glycol Use High Quality Ethylene GlycolUse High Quality Ethylene Glycol Use High Quality Ethylene Glycol
Use High Quality Ethylene Glycol
Coolant CoolantCoolant Coolant
Coolant
Your Hyundai is delivered with high quality ethyl-
ene glycol coolant in the cooling system. It is the
only type of coolant that should be used because
it helps prevent corrosion in the cooling system,
lubricates the water pump and prevents freezing.
Be sure to replace or replenish your coolant in
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SMOOTH CORNERING SMOOTH CORNERINGSMOOTH CORNERING SMOOTH CORNERING
SMOOTH CORNERINGAvoid braking or gear changing in corners, espe-
cially when roads are wet. Ideally, corners should
always be taken under gentle acceleration. If you
follow these suggestions, tire wear will be held to
a minimum.
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WINTER DRIVING WINTER DRIVINGWINTER DRIVING WINTER DRIVING
WINTER DRIVINGThe more severe weather conditions of winter
result in greater wear and other problems. To
minimize the problems of winter driving, you
should follow these suggestions:
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Snowy or Icy Conditions Snowy or Icy ConditionsSnowy or Icy Conditions Snowy or Icy Conditions
Snowy or Icy ConditionsTo drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may be
necessary to use snow tires or to install tire
chains on your tires. If snow tires are needed, it
is necessary to select tires equivalent in size and
type to the original equipment tires. Failure to do
so may adversely affect the safety and handling
of your car. Speeding, rapid acceleration, sud-
den brake applications, and sharp turns are
potentially very hazardous practices.
During deceleration, use engine braking to the
fullest extent. Sudden brake applications on
snowy or icy roads may cause skids to occur.
You need to keep sufficient distance between the
vehicle in front and your vehicle. Also, apply the
brake gently. It should be noted that installing tire
chains on the tire will provide a greater driving
force, but will not prevent side skids.
NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:Tire chains are not legal in all states. Check Tire chains are not legal in all states. CheckTire chains are not legal in all states. Check Tire chains are not legal in all states. Check
Tire chains are not legal in all states. Check
state laws before fitting tire chains. state laws before fitting tire chains.state laws before fitting tire chains. state laws before fitting tire chains.
state laws before fitting tire chains. o Remember, your Hyundai does not require
extended warm-up. As soon as the engine is
running smoothly, you can drive away. In
very cold weather, 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 result-
ing in the engine bucking. If this happens, shift
to a lower gear. Over-revving is racing the
engine beyond its safe limit. This can be
avoided by shifting at the recommended
speeds.
o Use your air conditioning sparingly. The air
conditioning system is operated by engine
power so your fuel economy is reduced when
you use it. o Take care of your tires. Keep them inflated to
the recommended pressure. Incorrect infla-
tion, either too much or too little, results in
unnecessary tire wear. Check the tire pres-
sures at least once a month.
o Be sure that the wheels are aligned correctly.
Improper alignment can result from hitting
curbs or driving too fast over irregular surfac-
es. Poor alignment causes faster tire wear
and may also result in other problems as well
as greater fuel consumption.
o Keep your car in good condition. For better
fuel economy and reduced maintenance
costs, maintain your car in accordance with
the maintenance schedule in Section 5. If you
drive your car in severe conditions, more
frequent maintenance is required (see Sec-
tion 5 for details).
o Keep your car clean. For maximum service,
your Hyundai should be kept clean and free of
corrosive materials. It is especially important
that mud, dirt, ice, etc. not be allowed to
accumulate on the underside of the car. This
extra weight can result in increased fuel con-
sumption and also contribute to corrosion.
o Travel lightly. Don't carry unnecessary weight
in your car. Weight reduces fuel economy.
o Don't let the engine idle longer than neces-
sary. If you are waiting (and not in traffic), turn
off your engine and restart only when you're
ready to go.

WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCYWHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
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WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:The gas produced by the battery during the The gas produced by the battery during theThe gas produced by the battery during the The gas produced by the battery during the
The gas produced by the battery during the
jump-start operation is highly explosive. If jump-start operation is highly explosive. Ifjump-start operation is highly explosive. If jump-start operation is highly explosive. If
jump-start operation is highly explosive. If
these instructions are not followed exactly, these instructions are not followed exactly,these instructions are not followed exactly, these instructions are not followed exactly,
these instructions are not followed exactly,
serious personal injury and damage to the serious personal injury and damage to theserious personal injury and damage to the serious personal injury and damage to the
serious personal injury and damage to the
vehicle may occur! If you are not sure how to vehicle may occur! If you are not sure how tovehicle may occur! If you are not sure how to vehicle may occur! If you are not sure how to
vehicle may occur! If you are not sure how to
follow this procedure, seek qualified assis- follow this procedure, seek qualified assis-follow this procedure, seek qualified assis- follow this procedure, seek qualified assis-
follow this procedure, seek qualified assis-
tance. Automobile batteries contain sulfuric tance. Automobile batteries contain sulfurictance. Automobile batteries contain sulfuric tance. Automobile batteries contain sulfuric
tance. Automobile batteries contain sulfuric
acid. This is poisonous and highly corrosive. acid. This is poisonous and highly corrosive.acid. This is poisonous and highly corrosive. acid. This is poisonous and highly corrosive.
acid. This is poisonous and highly corrosive.
When jump starting, wear protective glasses When jump starting, wear protective glassesWhen jump starting, wear protective glasses When jump starting, wear protective glasses
When jump starting, wear protective glasses
and be careful not to get acid on yourself, and be careful not to get acid on yourself,and be careful not to get acid on yourself, and be careful not to get acid on yourself,
and be careful not to get acid on yourself,
your clothing or on the car. your clothing or on the car.your clothing or on the car. your clothing or on the car.
your clothing or on the car.
o If you should accidentally get acid on your
skin or in your eyes, immediately remove any
contaminated clothing and flush the area with
clear water for at least 15 minutes. Then
promptly obtain medical attention. If you must
be transported to an emergency facility, con-
tinue to apply water to the affected area with
a sponge or cloth.
o The gas produced by the battery during the
jump-start operation is highly explosive. Do
not smoke or allow a spark or an open flame
in the vicinity.
o The battery being used to provide the jump
start must be 12-volt. If you cannot determine
that it is a 12-volt battery, do not attempt to
use it for the jump start.
o To jump start a car with a discharged battery,
follow this procedure exactly:1. If the booster battery is installed in another
vehicle, be sure the two vehicles are not
touching.
2. Turn off all unnecessary lights and acces-
sories in both vehicles.
3. Attach the clamps of the jumper cable in the
exact location shown in the illustration. First,
attach one clamp of the jumper cable to the
positive (+) post or cable of the discharged
battery. Then attach the other end of the
same cable to the positive (+) post or cable
of the booster battery. Next, using the other
cable, attach one clamp to the negative (-)
post or cable of the booster battery. Then
attach the other end of that cable to a solid
metal part of the engine away from the
battery. Do not connect the cable to any
moving part.
4. Start the engine in the car with the booster
battery and let it run for a few minutes. This
will help to assure that the booster battery is
fully charged. During the jumping operation,
run the engine in this vehicle at about 2,000
rpm.
5. Start the engine in the car with the discharged
battery using the normal starting procedure.
After the engine starts, leave the jumper
cables connected and let the engine run at
fast idle or about 2,000 rpm for several min-
utes.
6. Carefully remove the jumper cables in the
reverse order of attachment.
If you do not know why your battery became
discharged (because the lights were left on,
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IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATSIF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS
IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATSIf your temperature gauge indicates overheating,
you experience a loss of power, or hear loud
pinging or knocking and the engine is probably
too hot. If this happens and, you should:
1. Pull off the road and stop as soon as it is safe
to do so.
2. Place the gear selector lever in "P" (auto-
matic), or neutral (manual transaxle) and set
the parking brake. If the air conditioning is on,
turn it off.
3. If engine coolant is running out under the car
or steam is coming out from the hood, stop
the engine. Do not open the hood until the
engine coolant has stopped running or the
steaming has stopped. If there is no visible
loss of engine coolant and no steam, leave
the engine running and check to be sure the
engine cooling fan is operating. If the fan is
not running, turn the engine off.
4. Check to see if the water pump drive belt is
missing. If it is not missing, check to see that
it is tight. If the drive belt seems to be satis-
factory, check for engine coolant leaking from
the radiator, hoses or under the car. (If the air
conditioning had been in use, it is normal for
cold water to be draining from it when you
stop).
etc.), have the charging system checked by your
Hyundai dealer.

WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCYWHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
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D040B01A-AAT
Handling the Spare Tire Handling the Spare TireHandling the Spare Tire Handling the Spare Tire
Handling the Spare Tire
Remove the installation bolt to remove the spare
tire. To replace the spare tire in its storage
compartment, tighten the bolt firmly with your
fingers until there is no more play in the spare tire.
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IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIREIF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE
IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIREIf a tire goes flat while you are driving:
1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and
let the car slow down while driving straight
ahead. Do not apply the brakes immediately
or attempt to pull off the road as this may
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:While the engine is running, keep hair, hands, While the engine is running, keep hair, hands,While the engine is running, keep hair, hands, While the engine is running, keep hair, hands,
While the engine is running, keep hair, hands,
and clothing away from moving parts such as and clothing away from moving parts such asand clothing away from moving parts such as and clothing away from moving parts such as
and clothing away from moving parts such as
the fan and drive belts to prevent injury. the fan and drive belts to prevent injury.the fan and drive belts to prevent injury. the fan and drive belts to prevent injury.
the fan and drive belts to prevent injury.
5. If the water pump drive belt is broken or
engine coolant is leaking out, stop the engine
immediately and call the nearest Hyundai
dealer for assistance.
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:Do not remove the radiator cap when the Do not remove the radiator cap when theDo not remove the radiator cap when the Do not remove the radiator cap when the
Do not remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot. This can allow coolant to be engine is hot. This can allow coolant to beengine is hot. This can allow coolant to be engine is hot. This can allow coolant to be
engine is hot. This can allow coolant to be
blown out of the opening and cause serious blown out of the opening and cause seriousblown out of the opening and cause serious blown out of the opening and cause serious
blown out of the opening and cause serious
burns. burns.burns. burns.
burns.
6. If you cannot find the cause of the overheat-
ing, wait until the engine temperature has
returned to normal. Then, if the engine cool-
ant has been lost, carefully remove the radia-
tor cap and add engine coolant to bring the
fluid level in the reservoir up to the halfway
mark.
7. Proceed with caution, keeping alert for fur-
ther signs of overheating. If overheating hap-
pens again, call a Hyundai dealer for assis-
tance.
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:Serious loss of engine coolant indicates there Serious loss of engine coolant indicates thereSerious loss of engine coolant indicates there Serious loss of engine coolant indicates there
Serious loss of engine coolant indicates there
is a leak in the cooling system and this should is a leak in the cooling system and this shouldis a leak in the cooling system and this should is a leak in the cooling system and this should
is a leak in the cooling system and this should
be checked as soon as possible by a Hyundai be checked as soon as possible by a Hyundaibe checked as soon as possible by a Hyundai be checked as soon as possible by a Hyundai
be checked as soon as possible by a Hyundai
dealer. dealer.dealer. dealer.
dealer.2. The spare tire should only be used temporari-
ly and should be returned to the luggage
compartment as soon as the original tire can
be repaired or replaced.
3. Continuous use at speeds of over 50 mph
(80 km/h) is not recommended.
4. As the temporary spare tire is specifically
designed for your car, it should not be used on
any other vehicle.
5. The temporary spare tire should not be used
on any other wheels, nor should standard
tires, snow tires, wheel covers or trim rings
be used with the temporary spare wheel. If
such use is attempted, damage to these
items or other car components may occur.
6. The temporary spare tire pressure should be
checked once a month while the tire is stored.
D040A01S-AAT
SPARE TIRE SPARE TIRESPARE TIRE SPARE TIRE
SPARE TIREThe following instructions for the temporary spare
tire should be observed:
1. Check inflation pressure as soon as possible
after installing the spare tire, and adjust to the
specified pressure. The tire pressure should
be periodically checked and maintained at
the specified pressure while the tire is stored.
Spare Tire Pressure Spare Tire PressureSpare Tire Pressure Spare Tire Pressure
Spare Tire Pressure
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:o oo o
o
Do not use snow chains with your tempo- Do not use snow chains with your tempo-Do not use snow chains with your tempo- Do not use snow chains with your tempo-
Do not use snow chains with your tempo-
rary spare tire. rary spare tire.rary spare tire. rary spare tire.
rary spare tire.
o oo o
o
Do not use more than one temporary spare Do not use more than one temporary spareDo not use more than one temporary spare Do not use more than one temporary spare
Do not use more than one temporary spare
tire at a time. tire at a time.tire at a time. tire at a time.
tire at a time.
D040B01E
Tire Size
Inflation PressureT125/70D(R)15
60 psi (420 kPa)

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6-5 3. Slide underneath the car and loosen the
drain plug by turning it counterclockwise
with a wrench of the proper size. Be sure
that a drain pan is in position to catch the oil
as it drains out, then remove the drain plug.
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:Be very careful when draining the engine oil Be very careful when draining the engine oilBe very careful when draining the engine oil Be very careful when draining the engine oil
Be very careful when draining the engine oil
as it may be hot enough to burn you! as it may be hot enough to burn you!as it may be hot enough to burn you! as it may be hot enough to burn you!
as it may be hot enough to burn you!
4. When the oil has stopped draining, replace
the drain plug using a new washer and
retighten by turning it clockwise.
Drain plug tightening torque: Drain plug tightening torque:Drain plug tightening torque: Drain plug tightening torque:
Drain plug tightening torque:
4.0 ~ 4.5 kgf.m 4.0 ~ 4.5 kgf.m4.0 ~ 4.5 kgf.m 4.0 ~ 4.5 kgf.m
4.0 ~ 4.5 kgf.m
5. Remove the oil filter. You should be able to
unscrew the filter with your hands. (If your
hands are slippery, try to use a cloth be-
tween your hands and the filter to give
yourself a better grip.) A certain amount of
oil will come out when you remove the filter,
so be sure to have your drain pan in place
underneath it.
6. Install a new oil filter in accordance with the
instructions on the carton or on the filter
itself. Do not over-tighten.
Oil filter tightening torque : 1.2 ~ 1.6 kgf.m Oil filter tightening torque : 1.2 ~ 1.6 kgf.mOil filter tightening torque : 1.2 ~ 1.6 kgf.m Oil filter tightening torque : 1.2 ~ 1.6 kgf.m
Oil filter tightening torque : 1.2 ~ 1.6 kgf.m
Be sure that the mounting surface on the
engine is clean and that the old gasket is
removed completely. Lubricate the new gas-
ket on the filter with clean engine oil before
installation.7. Refill the crankcase with the recommended
engine oil. Refer to the specification in chap-
ter 9 for engine oil capacity.
8. Start the engine and check to be sure no oil
is leaking from the drain plug or oil filter.
9. Shut off the engine and recheck the oil level.NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:Always dispose of used engine oil in an Always dispose of used engine oil in anAlways dispose of used engine oil in an Always dispose of used engine oil in an
Always dispose of used engine oil in an
environmentally acceptable manner. It is sug- environmentally acceptable manner. It is sug-environmentally acceptable manner. It is sug- environmentally acceptable manner. It is sug-
environmentally acceptable manner. It is sug-
gested that it be placed in a sealed container gested that it be placed in a sealed containergested that it be placed in a sealed container gested that it be placed in a sealed container
gested that it be placed in a sealed container
and taken to a service station for reclama- and taken to a service station for reclama-and taken to a service station for reclama- and taken to a service station for reclama-
and taken to a service station for reclama-
tion. Do not pour the oil on the ground or tion. Do not pour the oil on the ground ortion. Do not pour the oil on the ground or tion. Do not pour the oil on the ground or
tion. Do not pour the oil on the ground or
put it into the household trash. put it into the household trash.put it into the household trash. put it into the household trash.
put it into the household trash.
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:Used motor oil may cause irritation or can- Used motor oil may cause irritation or can-Used motor oil may cause irritation or can- Used motor oil may cause irritation or can-
Used motor oil may cause irritation or can-
cer of the skin if left in contact with the skin cer of the skin if left in contact with the skincer of the skin if left in contact with the skin cer of the skin if left in contact with the skin
cer of the skin if left in contact with the skin
for prolonged periods of time. Wash your for prolonged periods of time. Wash yourfor prolonged periods of time. Wash your for prolonged periods of time. Wash your
for prolonged periods of time. Wash your
hands thoroughly with soap and warm wa- hands thoroughly with soap and warm wa-hands thoroughly with soap and warm wa- hands thoroughly with soap and warm wa-
hands thoroughly with soap and warm wa-
ter as soon as possible after handling used ter as soon as possible after handling usedter as soon as possible after handling used ter as soon as possible after handling used
ter as soon as possible after handling used
oil. oil.oil. oil.
oil.
G050A01A-AATCHECKING AND CHANGING THE CHECKING AND CHANGING THECHECKING AND CHANGING THE CHECKING AND CHANGING THE
CHECKING AND CHANGING THE
ENGINE COOLANT ENGINE COOLANTENGINE COOLANT ENGINE COOLANT
ENGINE COOLANT
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when the Do not remove the radiator cap when theDo not remove the radiator cap when the Do not remove the radiator cap when the
Do not remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot. When the engine is hot, the engine is hot. When the engine is hot, theengine is hot. When the engine is hot, the engine is hot. When the engine is hot, the
engine is hot. When the engine is hot, the
engine coolant is under pressure and may engine coolant is under pressure and mayengine coolant is under pressure and may engine coolant is under pressure and may
engine coolant is under pressure and may
erupt through the opening if the cap is erupt through the opening if the cap iserupt through the opening if the cap is erupt through the opening if the cap is
erupt through the opening if the cap is
removed. You could be seriously burned if removed. You could be seriously burned ifremoved. You could be seriously burned if removed. You could be seriously burned if
removed. You could be seriously burned if
you do not observe this precaution. Do not you do not observe this precaution. Do notyou do not observe this precaution. Do not you do not observe this precaution. Do not
you do not observe this precaution. Do not
G050B01A-AAT
Recommended Engine Coolant Recommended Engine CoolantRecommended Engine Coolant Recommended Engine Coolant
Recommended Engine Coolant
Use a high quality ethylene-glycol coolant in a
50/50 mix with water. The engine coolant should
be compatible with aluminum engine parts.
Additional corrosion inhibitors or additives should
not be used. The cooling system must be main-
tained with the correct concentration and type
of engine coolant to prevent freezing and corro-
sion. Never allow the concentration of anti-
freeze to exceed the 60% level or go below the
35% level, or damage to the cooling system
may result. For proper concentration when add-
ing or replacing the engine coolant, refer to the
following table.
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remove the radiator cap until the radiator is remove the radiator cap until the radiator isremove the radiator cap until the radiator is remove the radiator cap until the radiator is
remove the radiator cap until the radiator is
cool to the touch. cool to the touch.cool to the touch. cool to the touch.
cool to the touch.

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6-6
Ambient
temperature
°C ( °F)
G050C01A-AAT
To Check the Coolant Level To Check the Coolant LevelTo Check the Coolant Level To Check the Coolant Level
To Check the Coolant Level
The coolant level can be seen on the side of the
plastic coolant reservoir. The level of the cool-
ant should be between the "LOW" and "FULL"
lines on the reservoir when the engine is cold.
If the level is below the "LOW" mark, add
engine coolant to bring it up between "LOW"
and "FULL". If the level is low, inspect for
coolant leaks and recheck the fluid level fre-quently. If the level drops again, visit your
Hyundai dealer for an inspection and diagnosis
of the reason.
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To Change the Engine Coolant To Change the Engine CoolantTo Change the Engine Coolant To Change the Engine Coolant
To Change the Engine CoolantThe engine coolant should be changed at those
intervals specified in the vehicle maintenance
schedule in Section 5.
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:Engine coolant can damage the finish of Engine coolant can damage the finish ofEngine coolant can damage the finish of Engine coolant can damage the finish of
Engine coolant can damage the finish of
your car. If you spill engine coolant on the your car. If you spill engine coolant on theyour car. If you spill engine coolant on the your car. If you spill engine coolant on the
your car. If you spill engine coolant on the
car, wash it off thoroughly with clean water. car, wash it off thoroughly with clean water.car, wash it off thoroughly with clean water. car, wash it off thoroughly with clean water.
car, wash it off thoroughly with clean water.
1. Park the car on level ground, set the park-
ing brake and remove the radiator cap when
cool.
2. Be sure your drain receptacle is in place.
Open the drain cock on the radiator. Allow
all the engine coolant to drain from the
cooling system, then securely close the drain
cock.
3. Check Section 9 for the capacity of the
cooling system in your car. Then, following
the manufacturer's directions on the engine
coolant container, add the appropriate quan-
tity of coolant to the radiator.
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Engine Coolant concentration
Antifreeze
solutionWater
35%
40%
50%
60% -15 (5)
-25 (-13)
-35 (-31)
-45 (-49)65%
60%
50%
40%
4. Turn the radiator cap counterclockwise with-
out pressing down on it, until it stops. This
relieves any pressure remaining in the cool-
ing system. And remove the radiator cap by
pushing down and turning counterclockwise.
Now fill the radiator with clean demineral-
ized or distilled water. Continue to add clean
demineralized or distilled water in small quan-
tities until the fluid level stays up in the
radiator neck.
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6-7
CHAMPION
NGKRC10PYP4
PFR5N-11
IFR5G-11 Your engine was originally equipped with plati-
num or iridium-tipped spark plugs.
Platinum or iridium-tipped spark plugs will last
longer than conventional type spark plugs and
can be identified by blue lines (platinum only)
on the ceramic shell.NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:Do not clean or regap platinum or iridium- Do not clean or regap platinum or iridium-Do not clean or regap platinum or iridium- Do not clean or regap platinum or iridium-
Do not clean or regap platinum or iridium-
tipped spark plugs. tipped spark plugs.tipped spark plugs. tipped spark plugs.
tipped spark plugs.
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5. Start the engine, top off the radiator with
water and then add engine coolant to the
reservoir until the level is between "LOW"
and "FULL".
6. Replace the radiator and reservoir caps and
check to be sure the drain cocks are fully
closed and not leaking.
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:The cooling fan is controlled by engine cool- The cooling fan is controlled by engine cool-The cooling fan is controlled by engine cool- The cooling fan is controlled by engine cool-
The cooling fan is controlled by engine cool-
ant temperature and may sometimes oper- ant temperature and may sometimes oper-ant temperature and may sometimes oper- ant temperature and may sometimes oper-
ant temperature and may sometimes oper-
ate even when the engine is not running. ate even when the engine is not running.ate even when the engine is not running. ate even when the engine is not running.
ate even when the engine is not running.
Use extreme caution when working near the Use extreme caution when working near theUse extreme caution when working near the Use extreme caution when working near the
Use extreme caution when working near the
blades of the cooling fan so that you are not blades of the cooling fan so that you are notblades of the cooling fan so that you are not blades of the cooling fan so that you are not
blades of the cooling fan so that you are not
injured by a rotating fan blade. As the en- injured by a rotating fan blade. As the en-injured by a rotating fan blade. As the en- injured by a rotating fan blade. As the en-
injured by a rotating fan blade. As the en-
gine coolant temperature decreases, the fan gine coolant temperature decreases, the fangine coolant temperature decreases, the fan gine coolant temperature decreases, the fan
gine coolant temperature decreases, the fan
will automatically shut off. This is a normal will automatically shut off. This is a normalwill automatically shut off. This is a normal will automatically shut off. This is a normal
will automatically shut off. This is a normal
condition. condition.condition. condition.
condition.
SSA6060A
0.039 ~ 0.043 in. (1.0 ~ 1.1 mm)
G060A03Y-AAT
SPARK PLUGS SPARK PLUGSSPARK PLUGS SPARK PLUGS
SPARK PLUGS
PLATINUM
PLATINUM
IRIDIUM*
G060B02E-AAT
Replacing the Spark Plugs Replacing the Spark PlugsReplacing the Spark Plugs Replacing the Spark Plugs
Replacing the Spark PlugsThe spark plugs should be changed at the
intervals specified in the vehicle maintenance
schedule in Section 5 or whenever engine per-
formance indicates they should be changed.
Symptoms that suggest poor spark plug perfor-
mance include engine misfiring under load, loss
of fuel economy, poor acceleration, etc. When
spark plugs are replaced, always use spark
plugs recommended by Hyundai. The use of
other spark plugs can result in loss of perfor-
mance, radio interference or engine damage.
NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:When replacing the spark plugs, genuine When replacing the spark plugs, genuineWhen replacing the spark plugs, genuine When replacing the spark plugs, genuine
When replacing the spark plugs, genuine
Hyundai replacement parts are recom- Hyundai replacement parts are recom-Hyundai replacement parts are recom- Hyundai replacement parts are recom-
Hyundai replacement parts are recom-
mended. mended.mended. mended.
mended.
Recommended Spark Plugs: Recommended Spark Plugs:Recommended Spark Plugs: Recommended Spark Plugs:
Recommended Spark Plugs:
* 2.0L SULEV Only.

DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCEDO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
6-11
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:The cooling fan is controlled by the engine The cooling fan is controlled by the engineThe cooling fan is controlled by the engine The cooling fan is controlled by the engine
The cooling fan is controlled by the engine
coolant temperature and may sometimes coolant temperature and may sometimescoolant temperature and may sometimes coolant temperature and may sometimes
coolant temperature and may sometimes
operate even when the engine is not run- operate even when the engine is not run-operate even when the engine is not run- operate even when the engine is not run-
operate even when the engine is not run-
ning. Use extreme caution when working ning. Use extreme caution when workingning. Use extreme caution when working ning. Use extreme caution when working
ning. Use extreme caution when working
near the blades of the cooling fan, so that near the blades of the cooling fan, so thatnear the blades of the cooling fan, so that near the blades of the cooling fan, so that
near the blades of the cooling fan, so that
you are not injured by a rotating fan blade. you are not injured by a rotating fan blade.you are not injured by a rotating fan blade. you are not injured by a rotating fan blade.
you are not injured by a rotating fan blade.
As the engine coolant temperature de- As the engine coolant temperature de-As the engine coolant temperature de- As the engine coolant temperature de-
As the engine coolant temperature de-
creases, the fan will automatically shut off. creases, the fan will automatically shut off.creases, the fan will automatically shut off. creases, the fan will automatically shut off.
creases, the fan will automatically shut off.
This is a normal condition. This is a normal condition.This is a normal condition. This is a normal condition.
This is a normal condition.
G120A01A-AAT
CHECKING THE BRAKES CHECKING THE BRAKESCHECKING THE BRAKES CHECKING THE BRAKES
CHECKING THE BRAKES
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:
Because brakes are essential to the safe Because brakes are essential to the safeBecause brakes are essential to the safe Because brakes are essential to the safe
Because brakes are essential to the safe
operation of the car, it is suggested that operation of the car, it is suggested thatoperation of the car, it is suggested that operation of the car, it is suggested that
operation of the car, it is suggested that
they be checked and inspected by your they be checked and inspected by yourthey be checked and inspected by your they be checked and inspected by your
they be checked and inspected by your
Hyundai dealer. The brakes should be Hyundai dealer. The brakes should beHyundai dealer. The brakes should be Hyundai dealer. The brakes should be
Hyundai dealer. The brakes should be
checked and inspected for wear at those checked and inspected for wear at thosechecked and inspected for wear at those checked and inspected for wear at those
checked and inspected for wear at those
intervals specified in the vehicle mainte- intervals specified in the vehicle mainte-intervals specified in the vehicle mainte- intervals specified in the vehicle mainte-
intervals specified in the vehicle mainte-
nance schedule in Section 5. nance schedule in Section 5.nance schedule in Section 5. nance schedule in Section 5.
nance schedule in Section 5.
G120B01A-AAT
Checking the Brake Fluid Level Checking the Brake Fluid LevelChecking the Brake Fluid Level Checking the Brake Fluid Level
Checking the Brake Fluid Level
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:
Use caution when handling brake fluid. It Use caution when handling brake fluid. ItUse caution when handling brake fluid. It Use caution when handling brake fluid. It
Use caution when handling brake fluid. It
can damage your vision if it gets into your can damage your vision if it gets into yourcan damage your vision if it gets into your can damage your vision if it gets into your
can damage your vision if it gets into your
eyes. It will also damage your vehicle's paint eyes. It will also damage your vehicle's painteyes. It will also damage your vehicle's paint eyes. It will also damage your vehicle's paint
eyes. It will also damage your vehicle's paint
if spilled on it and not removed immediately. if spilled on it and not removed immediately.if spilled on it and not removed immediately. if spilled on it and not removed immediately.
if spilled on it and not removed immediately.
G110D01E-AAT
To Check the Transaxle Fluid Level To Check the Transaxle Fluid LevelTo Check the Transaxle Fluid Level To Check the Transaxle Fluid Level
To Check the Transaxle Fluid Level
Park the car on level ground with the parking
brake engaged. When the transaxle fluid level
is checked, the transaxle fluid should be at
normal operating temperature and the engine
idling.While the engine is idling, apply the brakes and
move the gear selector lever from "P" to each
of its other positions -- "R", "N", "D","3", "2", "L"
-- and then return to "N" or "P" with the engine
still idling:
1. Open the hood, being careful to keep hands,
hair and clothing clear of any moving parts.
2. Remove the transaxle dipstick, wipe it clean,
reinsert the dipstick as far as it will go, then
remove it again. Now check the fluid level on
the dipstick. It should be in the "HOT" range
on the dipstick.
3. If the transaxle fluid level is low, use a funnel
Fluid level should be within this range
to add transaxle fluid through the dipstick
tube until the level reaches the "HOT" range.
Do not overfill.
C090B01E
G110D01E
HKSOM120
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