2003 Hyundai Elantra Engine oil

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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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FILLING THE WASHER RESERVOIR FILLING THE WASHER RESERVOIRFILLING THE WASHER RESERVOIR FILLING THE WASHER RESERVOIR
FILLING THE WASHER RESERVOIR
The washer fluid reservoir supplies fluid to the
windshield washer system.
A good quality washer fluid should be used to fill
the washer reservoir. The fluid level should be
checked more frequently during bad weather or
whenever the washer system is in more fre-
quent use.
The capacity of the washer reservoir is 3.2 U.S.
quarts (3.0 Liters).
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:o oo o
o
Radiator anti-freeze (engine coolant) Radiator anti-freeze (engine coolant)Radiator anti-freeze (engine coolant) Radiator anti-freeze (engine coolant)
Radiator anti-freeze (engine coolant)
should not be used in the washer system should not be used in the washer systemshould not be used in the washer system should not be used in the washer system
should not be used in the washer system
because it will damage the car's finish. because it will damage the car's finish.because it will damage the car's finish. because it will damage the car's finish.
because it will damage the car's finish.
o oo o
o
The washer lever should not be pulled The washer lever should not be pulledThe washer lever should not be pulled The washer lever should not be pulled
The washer lever should not be pulled
and the washer should not be operated and the washer should not be operatedand the washer should not be operated and the washer should not be operated
and the washer should not be operated
if the washer reservoir is empty. This can if the washer reservoir is empty. This canif the washer reservoir is empty. This can if the washer reservoir is empty. This can
if the washer reservoir is empty. This can
damage the washer fluid pump. damage the washer fluid pump.damage the washer fluid pump. damage the washer fluid pump.
damage the washer fluid pump.
G090A01E G070A01S-AAT
CHANGING THE AIR CLEANER FILTER CHANGING THE AIR CLEANER FILTERCHANGING THE AIR CLEANER FILTER CHANGING THE AIR CLEANER FILTER
CHANGING THE AIR CLEANER FILTER
To change the filter, unsnap the clips around
the cover. 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
Parts are recommended.
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:Operating your vehicle without a proper air Operating your vehicle without a proper airOperating your vehicle without a proper air Operating your vehicle without a proper air
Operating your vehicle without a proper air
filter in place can result in excessive engine filter in place can result in excessive enginefilter in place can result in excessive engine filter in place can result in excessive engine
filter in place can result in excessive engine
wear. wear.wear. wear.
wear.
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WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADESWINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
The wiper blades should be carefully inspected
from time to time and cleaned to remove accu-
mulations of road film or other debris. To clean
the wiper blades and arms, use a clean sponge
or cloth with a mild soap or detergent and water.
If the wipers continue to streak or smear the
glass, replace them with Genuine Hyundai
Replacement Parts or their equivalent.
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:o oo o
o
Do not operate the wipers on dry glass. Do not operate the wipers on dry glass.Do not operate the wipers on dry glass. Do not operate the wipers on dry glass.
Do not operate the wipers on dry glass.
This can result in more rapid wear of the This can result in more rapid wear of theThis can result in more rapid wear of the This can result in more rapid wear of the
This can result in more rapid wear of the
wiper blades and may scratch the glass. wiper blades and may scratch the glass.wiper blades and may scratch the glass. wiper blades and may scratch the glass.
wiper blades and may scratch the glass.
o oo o
o
Keep the blade rubber out of contact Keep the blade rubber out of contactKeep the blade rubber out of contact Keep the blade rubber out of contact
Keep the blade rubber out of contact
with petroleum products such as engine with petroleum products such as enginewith petroleum products such as engine with petroleum products such as engine
with petroleum products such as engine
oil, gasoline, etc. oil, gasoline, etc.oil, gasoline, etc. oil, gasoline, etc.
oil, gasoline, etc.
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G100A04A-AATCHECKING THE TRANSAXLE OIL CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE OILCHECKING THE TRANSAXLE OIL CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE OIL
CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE OIL
(MANUAL) (MANUAL)(MANUAL) (MANUAL)
(MANUAL)
Transaxle lubricant in the manual transaxle
should be checked at those intervals specified
in the vehicle maintenance schedule in Section
5.
Recommended Oil Recommended OilRecommended Oil Recommended Oil
Recommended OilUse only HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF
75W/90 (API GL-4) or equivalent in the manual
transaxle.
Manual Transaxle Oil Capacity Manual Transaxle Oil CapacityManual Transaxle Oil Capacity Manual Transaxle Oil Capacity
Manual Transaxle Oil CapacityThe oil capacity of the manual transaxle is 2.27
U.S. quarts (2.15 liters).
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:It is always better to check the transaxle oil It is always better to check the transaxle oilIt is always better to check the transaxle oil It is always better to check the transaxle oil
It is always better to check the transaxle oil
level when the engine is cool or cold. If the level when the engine is cool or cold. If thelevel when the engine is cool or cold. If the level when the engine is cool or cold. If the
level when the engine is cool or cold. If the
engine is hot, you should exercise great engine is hot, you should exercise greatengine is hot, you should exercise great engine is hot, you should exercise great
engine is hot, you should exercise great
caution to avoid burning yourself on hot caution to avoid burning yourself on hotcaution to avoid burning yourself on hot caution to avoid burning yourself on hot
caution to avoid burning yourself on hot
engine or exhaust parts. engine or exhaust parts.engine or exhaust parts. engine or exhaust parts.
engine or exhaust parts.
G100B02A-AAT
To Check the Manual Transaxle To Check the Manual TransaxleTo Check the Manual Transaxle To Check the Manual Transaxle
To Check the Manual Transaxle
Fluid Level Fluid LevelFluid Level Fluid Level
Fluid Level
SSA6100B
Park the car on level ground with the engine off.
1. Using a wrench of the correct size, loosen
the oil filler plug by turning it counterclock-
wise and remove it with your fingers.
2. Use your finger or suitable tool to feel inside
the hole. The oil level should be at its bottom
edge. If it is not, check for leaks before
adding oil. To refill the transaxle or bring the
oil level up,add oil slowly until it reaches the
proper level. Do not overfill.
3. Replace the plug and washer, screw it in
with your fingers and then tighten securely
with the wrench.
G110A01EDrain plugFiller plug
G110A01A-AATCHECKING THE TRANSAXLE FLUID CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE FLUIDCHECKING THE TRANSAXLE FLUID CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE FLUID
CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE FLUID
(AUTOMATIC) (AUTOMATIC)(AUTOMATIC) (AUTOMATIC)
(AUTOMATIC)
Transaxle fluid in the automatic transaxle should
be checked at those intervals specified in the
vehicle maintenance schedule in Section 5.
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Recommended Fluid Recommended FluidRecommended Fluid Recommended Fluid
Recommended FluidYour Hyundai automatic transaxle is specially
designed to operate with HYUNDAI GENUINE
ATF, DIAMOND ATF SP-III or SK ATF SP-III.
Damage caused by a nonspecified fluid is not
covered by your new vehicle limited warranty.
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Transaxle Fluid Capacity Transaxle Fluid CapacityTransaxle Fluid Capacity Transaxle Fluid Capacity
Transaxle Fluid CapacityThe fluid capacity of the automatic transaxle is
8.2 U.S. quarts (7.8 liters).
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:The transaxle fluid level should be checked The transaxle fluid level should be checkedThe transaxle fluid level should be checked The transaxle fluid level should be checked
The transaxle fluid level should be checked
when the engine is at normal operating tem- when the engine is at normal operating tem-when the engine is at normal operating tem- when the engine is at normal operating tem-
when the engine is at normal operating tem-
perature. This means that the engine, radia- perature. This means that the engine, radia-perature. This means that the engine, radia- perature. This means that the engine, radia-
perature. This means that the engine, radia-
tor, exhaust system etc., are very hot. Exer- tor, exhaust system etc., are very hot. Exer-tor, exhaust system etc., are very hot. Exer- tor, exhaust system etc., are very hot. Exer-
tor, exhaust system etc., are very hot. Exer-
cise great care not to burn yourself during cise great care not to burn yourself duringcise great care not to burn yourself during cise great care not to burn yourself during
cise great care not to burn yourself during
this procedure. this procedure.this procedure. this procedure.
this procedure.

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POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL POWER STEERING FLUID LEVELPOWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
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: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:Grinding noise from the power steering Grinding noise from the power steeringGrinding noise from the power steering Grinding noise from the power steering
Grinding noise from the power steering
pump may be heard immediately after the pump may be heard immediately after thepump may be heard immediately after the pump may be heard immediately after the
pump may be heard immediately after the
engine is started in extremely cold condi- engine is started in extremely cold condi-engine is started in extremely cold condi- engine is started in extremely cold condi-
engine is started in extremely cold condi-
tions (below - 4°F). If the noise stops during tions (below - 4°F). If the noise stops duringtions (below - 4°F). If the noise stops during tions (below - 4°F). If the noise stops during
tions (below - 4°F). If the noise stops during
warm up, there is no abnormal function in warm up, there is no abnormal function inwarm up, there is no abnormal function in warm up, there is no abnormal function in
warm up, there is no abnormal function in
the system. It is due to a power steering the system. It is due to a power steeringthe system. It is due to a power steering the system. It is due to a power steering
the system. It is due to a power steering
fluid characteristic in extremely cold condi- fluid characteristic in extremely cold condi-fluid characteristic in extremely cold condi- fluid characteristic in extremely cold condi-
fluid characteristic in extremely cold condi-
tions. tions.tions. tions.
tions.
G230A01E G220A01A-AAT
CHECKING ELECTRIC COOLING CHECKING ELECTRIC COOLINGCHECKING ELECTRIC COOLING CHECKING ELECTRIC COOLING
CHECKING ELECTRIC COOLING
FANS FANSFANS FANS
FANS
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 coolant fan, so that you are not blades of the coolant fan, so that you are notblades of the coolant fan, so that you are not blades of the coolant fan, so that you are not
blades of the coolant 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.
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Checking Engine Cooling Fan Checking Engine Cooling FanChecking Engine Cooling Fan Checking Engine Cooling Fan
Checking Engine Cooling FanThe engine cooling fan should come on auto-
matically if the engine coolant temperature is
high.
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Checking Condenser Cooling Fan Checking Condenser Cooling FanChecking Condenser Cooling Fan Checking Condenser Cooling Fan
Checking Condenser Cooling FanThe condenser coolant fan should come on
automatically whenever the air conditioning is
in operation.
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Checking the Battery Checking the BatteryChecking the Battery Checking the Battery
Checking the BatteryKeep 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 coat-
ing of grease.
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:Battery posts, terminals, and related acces- Battery posts, terminals, and related acces-Battery posts, terminals, and related acces- Battery posts, terminals, and related acces-
Battery posts, terminals, and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds, sories contain lead and lead compounds,sories contain lead and lead compounds, sories contain lead and lead compounds,
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the state of California chemicals known to the state of Californiachemicals known to the state of California chemicals known to the state of California
chemicals known to the state of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm. to cause cancer and reproductive harm.to cause cancer and reproductive harm. to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling. Wash hands after handling.Wash hands after handling. Wash hands after handling.
Wash hands after handling.
o If you swallow battery fluid, drink a large
quantity of water or milk followed by milk of
magnesia, eat a raw egg or drink vegetable
oil. Get medical assistance as soon as
possible.
While batteries are being charged (either by a
battery charger or by the vehicle's generator),
they produce explosive gases. Always observe
these warnings to prevent injuries from occur-
ring:
o Charge batteries only in a well ventilated
area.
o Do not permit flames, sparks or smoking in
the area.
o Keep children away from the area.

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6-18Recommended Fluid Recommended FluidRecommended Fluid Recommended Fluid
Recommended Fluid
Use PSF-3 type fluid
NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:Do not start the engine when the power Do not start the engine when the powerDo not start the engine when the power Do not start the engine when the power
Do not start the engine when the power
steering oil reservoir is empty. steering oil reservoir is empty.steering oil reservoir is empty. steering oil reservoir is empty.
steering oil reservoir is empty.
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POWER STEERING HOSES POWER STEERING HOSESPOWER STEERING HOSES POWER STEERING HOSES
POWER STEERING HOSESIt is suggested that you check the power steer-
ing hose connections for fluid leakage at regular
intervals. The power steering hoses should be
replaced if there is severe surface cracking,
scuffing or worn spots. Deterioration of the
hose could cause premature failure.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUTFOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT
YOUR HYUNDAI YOUR HYUNDAIYOUR HYUNDAI YOUR HYUNDAI
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.
G260A03A-AAT
REPLACING HEADLIGHT BULBS REPLACING HEADLIGHT BULBSREPLACING HEADLIGHT BULBS REPLACING HEADLIGHT BULBS
REPLACING HEADLIGHT BULBSBefore attempting to replace a headlight bulb,
be sure the switch is turned to the "OFF"
position.
The next paragraph shows how to reach the
headlight bulbs so they may be changed. Be
sure to replace the burned-out bulb with one of
the same number and wattage rating.
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:Keep the lamps out of contact with petro- Keep the lamps out of contact with petro-Keep the lamps out of contact with petro- Keep the lamps out of contact with petro-
Keep the lamps out of contact with petro-
leum products, such as oil, gasoline, etc. leum products, such as oil, gasoline, etc.leum products, such as oil, gasoline, etc. leum products, such as oil, gasoline, etc.
leum products, such as oil, gasoline, etc.
G270A02S-AATHEADLIGHT BULB HEADLIGHT BULBHEADLIGHT BULB HEADLIGHT BULB
HEADLIGHT BULB
Replacement instructions: Replacement instructions:Replacement instructions: Replacement instructions:
Replacement instructions:
1. Allow the bulb to cool. Wear eye protection.
2. Always grasp the bulb by its plastic base,
avoid touching the glass.
3. Disconnect the power cord from the bulb
base in the back of the headlight.
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4. Push the bulb spring for removing the head-
light bulb.
5. Remove the protective cap from the re-
placement bulb and install the new bulb by
matching the plastic base with the headlight
hole. Retighten the bulb spring and recon-
nect the power cord.
6. Use the protective cap and carton to dis-
pose of the old bulb.
7. Check for proper headlight aim.
WARNING WARNINGWARNING WARNING
WARNINGThe halogen bulb contains gas under pres- The halogen bulb contains gas under pres-The halogen bulb contains gas under pres- The halogen bulb contains gas under pres-
The halogen bulb contains gas under pres-
sure and if impacted could shatter, and re- sure and if impacted could shatter, and re-sure and if impacted could shatter, and re- sure and if impacted could shatter, and re-
sure and if impacted could shatter, and re-
sulting in flying fragments. Always wear eye sulting in flying fragments. Always wear eyesulting in flying fragments. Always wear eye sulting in flying fragments. Always wear eye
sulting in flying fragments. Always wear eye
protection when servicing the bulb. Protect protection when servicing the bulb. Protectprotection when servicing the bulb. Protect protection when servicing the bulb. Protect
protection when servicing the bulb. Protect
the bulb against abrasions or scratches and the bulb against abrasions or scratches andthe bulb against abrasions or scratches and the bulb against abrasions or scratches and
the bulb against abrasions or scratches and
against liquids when lighted. Turn the bulb against liquids when lighted. Turn the bulbagainst liquids when lighted. Turn the bulb against liquids when lighted. Turn the bulb
against liquids when lighted. Turn the bulb
on only when installing in a headlight. Re- on only when installing in a headlight. Re-on only when installing in a headlight. Re- on only when installing in a headlight. Re-
on only when installing in a headlight. Re-
place the headlight if damaged or cracked. place the headlight if damaged or cracked.place the headlight if damaged or cracked. place the headlight if damaged or cracked.
place the headlight if damaged or cracked.
Keep the bulb out of the reach of children Keep the bulb out of the reach of childrenKeep the bulb out of the reach of children Keep the bulb out of the reach of children
Keep the bulb out of the reach of children
and dispose of the used bulb with care. and dispose of the used bulb with care.and dispose of the used bulb with care. and dispose of the used bulb with care.
and dispose of the used bulb with care.

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If the vehicle has had front body repair and the
headlight assembly has been replaced, the
headlight aiming should be checked using an
aiming screen as shown in the illustration. Turn
on the headlight switch. (Low Beam Position)
1. Adjust headlights so that main axis of light is
parallel to center line of the body and is
aligned with point "P" shown in the illustra-
tion.
2. Dotted lines in the illustration show the cen-
ter of headlights.
SPECIFICATION: SPECIFICATION:SPECIFICATION: SPECIFICATION:
SPECIFICATION:
"H"
Horizontal center line of headlights from
ground.
Low beam : 26.2 in. (639 mm)
High beam : 25.8 in. (629 mm)
"W"
Distance between each headlight center.
Low beam : 45.9 in. (1,120 mm)
High beam : 34.4 in. (840 mm)
"L" 
Distance between the headlights and the
wall that the lights are tested against.118 in.
(3,000 mm).
G290B02E-AATAdjustment After Headlight Assembly Adjustment After Headlight AssemblyAdjustment After Headlight Assembly Adjustment After Headlight Assembly
Adjustment After Headlight Assembly
Replacement ReplacementReplacement Replacement
Replacement
G290A03E-AATHEADLI HEADLIHEADLI HEADLI
HEADLI
GHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT GHT AIMING ADJUSTMENTGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT GHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT
GHT AIMING ADJUSTMENTBefore performing aiming adjustment, make sure
of the following.
1. Keep all tires inflated to the correct pres-
sure.
2. Place the vehicle on level ground and press
the front bumper & rear bumper down sev-
eral times. Place the vehicle at a distance of
118 in. (3,000 mm) 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 head light lenses and turn on the
headlights (Low beam).
G290A01E
G290B01S
Vertical
line
Cut-off line
Ground line Horizontal line
LW
H
H
"P"
0.8in.
Vertical aiming
5. Open the hood.
6. Draw the vertical line (through the center of
each headlight beam pattern) and the hori-
zontal line (through the center of each head-
light beam pattern) on the aiming screen.
And then, draw the horizontal parallel line at
0.8 in. (21 mm) under the horizontal line.
7. Adjust each cut-off line of the low beam to
the parallel line with a phillips screwdriver
- VERTICAL AIMING
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:Horizontal aiming should be adjusted by an Horizontal aiming should be adjusted by anHorizontal aiming should be adjusted by an Horizontal aiming should be adjusted by an
Horizontal aiming should be adjusted by an
authorized Hyundai Dealer. authorized Hyundai Dealer.authorized Hyundai Dealer. authorized Hyundai Dealer.
authorized Hyundai Dealer.

VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONSVEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
9-22.0 L
PFR5N-11 (PLATINUM)
RC10PYP4 (PLATINUM)
BTDC 8° ± 5°
SH, SG or SG/CD (API) and ABOVE
multigrade and fuel-efficient oil2.0 L SULEV
IFR5G-11 (IRIDIUM)
-
BTDC 9° ± 5°
SH(API) or GF-I (ILSAC) and ABOVE
multigrade and fuel-efficient oil SPECIFICATIONS
2.0L 4 Cylinder in-line DOHC
700 ± 100 (A/CON OFF)
750 ± 100 (A/CON ON)
0.039 ~ 0.043 in. (1.0 ~ 1.1 mm)
0.0067 ~ 0.0091 in. (0.17 ~ 0.23 mm)
0.0098 ~ 0.0122 in. (0.25 ~ 0.31 mm)
0.0047 ~ 0.011 in. (0.12 ~ 0.28 mm)
0.0079 ~ 0.015 in. (0.20 ~ 0.38 mm)
1 - 3 - 4 - 2 ITEMS
Engine Type
Idle Speed (RPM)
Spark Plug
Spark Plug Gap
Valve Clearance
(Cold engine : 20±5°C)
Ignition Timing (Base)
Firing Order
Oil Grade
J070A04E-AAT
ENGINE ENGINEENGINE ENGINE
ENGINE
NGK
CHAMPION
For adjusting
For checkingIntake
Exhaust
Intake
Exhaust

VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONSVEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
9-3 Oil & Grease Standard
HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF 75W/90 (API GL-4)
HYUNDAI GENUINE ATF, DIAMOND ATF SP-III, SK ATF SP-III
PSF-3
DOT 3, DOT 4 or equivalent
Ethylene glycol base for aluminum radiatorHot Climate: SAE 20W-40, 20W-50 (ABOVE 32°F or 0°C)
Normal Climate :SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50 (ABOVE -10°F or -23°C)
Cold Climate: SAE 5W-30, 5W-40 (BELOW 1 0 0 °F or 3 8 °C)
SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, (ABOVE -10°F or -23°C)
SAE 5W-30, 5W-40 (BELOW 95°F or 38°C)
J080A05E-AAT
LUBRICATION CHART LUBRICATION CHARTLUBRICATION CHART LUBRICATION CHART
LUBRICATION CHART
Item
Engine Oil
Transaxle
Power Steering
Brake Fluid
Coolant
API SG
OR SG/CD
API SH
OR
ILSAC GF-I
AND ABOVE2.0 L
2.0 L
SULEV
Manual
Auto
Q'ty
Drain and refill
Without oil filter 3.75 US.QTS (3.12 lmp.qts, 3.55 liter)
With oil filter 4.07 US.QTS (3.39 lmp.qts, 3.85 liter)
2.3 US. QTS. (1.86 Imp. qts., 2.15 liter)
8.2 US. QTS. (6.8 Imp.qts., 7.8 liter)
0.95 US. QTS. (0.79 Imp.qts., 0.9 liter)
As required
6.4 US.QTS (5.31 Imp.qts., 6.0 liter)