
6- 6 DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
G020A01A-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 Engine coolant level
o Windshield washer fluid level
o Accessory drive belt condition
o Engine coolant hose condition
o Fluid leaks (on or below compo-
nents)
o Power steering fluid level
o Battery 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 Air filter condition
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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HTB170
HTB170A
Gasoline engine Diesel engine
G050A01A-AAT CHECKING AND CHANGING THE ENGINE COOLANT
G050B01A-AAT Recommended Engine Coolant
Use a high quality ethylene-glycol cool- ant in a 50/50 mix with water. The engine coolant should be compatiblewith aluminum engine parts. Additional corrosion inhibitors or additives should not be used. The cooling system mustbe maintained with the correct con- centration and type of engine coolant to prevent freezing and corrosion.Never allow the concentration of anti- freeze to exceed the 60% level or go below the 35% level, or damage to thecooling system may result. For proper concentration when adding or replac- ing the engine coolant, refer to thefollowing table.
WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. When the engine is hot, the engine coolant is underpressure and may erupt through the opening if the cap is removed. You could be seriously burned ifyou do not observe this precau- tion. Do not remove the radiator cap until the radiator is cool to thetouch.
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35% 40%50%60%
Ambient
temperature °C ( °F)-15 (5)
-25 (-13)-35 (-31)-45 (-49)
Antifreeze solution Water
Engine coolant concentration
65% 60%50%40%

DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE 6- 29
o If battery fluid is on your skin, flush
the affected areas with water for at least 15 minutes and then seekmedical assistance.
o If battery fluid is in your eyes, rinse
out your eyes with water and getmedical assistance as soon as pos- sible. While you are being driven to get medical assistance, continue torinse your eyes by using a sponge or soft cloth saturated with water.
o If you swallow battery fluid, drink a large quantity of water or milk fol-lowed by milk of magnesia, eat a raw egg or drink vegetable oil. Getmedical assistance as soon as pos- sible.
While batteries are being charged (ei-ther by a battery charger or by the vehicle's alternator), they produce ex-plosive gases. Always observe these warnings to prevent injuries from oc- curring:
o Charge batteries only in a well ven- tilated area.
o Do not permit flames, sparks or smoking in the area.
o Keep children away from the area. G220B01A-AAT Checking Engine Cooling Fan The engine coolant fan should come on automatically if the engine coolanttemperature is high. G220C01TB-AAT Checking Condenser Cooling Fan When the air conditioning is in opera- tion, the condenser cooling fan comes on automatically to be controlled by ECU.
G210B01A-AAT Checking the Battery Keep the battery clean. Any evidence of corrosion around the battery postsor terminals should be removed using a solution of household baking soda and warm water. After the battery ter-minals are dry, cover them with a light coating of grease. G220A01A-AAT CHECKING ELECTRIC COOL- ING FANS
WARNING:
The cooling fan is controlled by engine coolant temperature andmay sometimes operate even when the engine is not running. Use ex- treme caution when working nearthe blades of the coolant fan, so that you are not injured by a rotat- ing fan blade. As the engine cool-ant temperature decreases the fan will automatically shut off. This is a normal condition.
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10- 2 INDEX
A
Air Bag ...................................................................... 1-34
Air Cleaner Filter ....................................................... 6-17 Air Conditioning
Care ....................................................................... 6-22
Operation ............................................................... 1-82
Switch ..................................................................... 1-81
Air filter ............................................................. 1-83, 6-23
Antenna ................................................................... 1-107
Ashtray ...................................................................... 1-58
Auto Fuel cut Switch ................................................ 1-73 B
Battery .............................................................. 2-16, 6-28 Brake Anti-lock system ..................................................... 2-13
Checking the brakes .............................................. 6-21
Fluid ....................................................................... 6-21
Pedal clearance ..................................................... 6-25
Pedal freeplay ........................................................ 6-25
Practices ................................................................ 2-12
Breaking-In your New Hyundai ................................... 1-3
Bulbs Replacement ................................................... 6-32
Bulbs wattage ........................................................... 6-37 C
Care of Cassette Tapes ......................................... 1-119
Cargo area cover ...................................................... 1-70
Cassette Tape Player Operation
(K220, K240, H280, HMP280) . 1-89, 1-94, 1-99, 1-108
Catalytic Converter ..................................................... 7-3
CD Changer operation (HMP280) .......................... 1-114
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock ................................. 1-8
Child Restraint System ............................................. 1-26
Cigarette Lighter ....................................................... 1-58
Clock ......................................................................... 1-58 Clutch
Pedal freeplay ........................................................ 6-24
Combination Ligh
Headlight flasher .................................................... 1-54
Headlight switch ..................................................... 1-53
High-beam switch .................................................. 1-54
Lane change signal ................................................ 1-53
Turn signal operation ............................................. 1-53
Compact Disc Player Operation (H280, HMP280)
.................................................................. 1-101, 1-111
Console tray .............................................................. 1-59
Cooling Fans ............................................................. 6-29 Corrosion protection
Cleaning the interior ................................................. 4-5
Protecting your Hyundai from corrosion .................. 4-2
Washing and waxing ................................................ 4-3

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
1. FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI ....................................................................... 1-1
2. DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI .................................................................................. 2-1
3. WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY ................................................................... 3-1
4. CORROSION PREVENTION & APPEARANCE CARE ...................................... 4-1
5. VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS ..................................................... 5-1
6. DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE ................................................................... 6-1
7. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS ....................................................................... 7-1
8. CONSUMER INFORMATION .............................................................................. 8-1
9. VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................... 9-1
10. INDEX ................................................................................................................ 10-1
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1- 42 FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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SB215B1-E ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERA- TURE GAUGE
The engine coolant temperature gauge indicates the engine coolant tempera- ture and will, under normal circum-stances, give an indication in the "Nor- mal" or centre portion of the scale. Should the indication move into theupper or "Hot" portion of the scale, engine overheating is indicated. Under these circumstances, the vehicle shouldbe brought to rest as soon as is safe to do so and the engine turned off. Once the engine has cooled somewhat, thecoolant level and the condition of the generator/water pump drive belt should be checked. If the cause of the over- SB215C1-E SPEEDOMETER
HTB007A
heating cannot be readily established, the assistance of a Hyundai dealer should be sought.
HTB004A
The speedometer indicates the vehicle speed in both miles and kilometres per hour.
WARNING:
The engine cooling system is pres- surized and removal of the radiator cap when the engine is hot maycause hot water and steam to be ejected from the radiator resulting in burns and scalding. The radiator capmust only be removed when the en- gine has cooled. Do not add cold water to a hot engine to avoid thepossibility of engine damage. The use of plain water in the cooling system is not recommended sincethe aluminium components of the cooling system require the use of a corrosion inhibitor found in the rec-ommended Ethylene Glycol type anti freeze solutions.
A Type B Type

2- 2 DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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SC020A1-E
WARNING: ENGINE EXHAUST CAN BE DANGEROUS!
Engine exhaust gases are potentially lethal. If at any time engine exhaust gas is detected within the passenger compartment, move the vehicle to an open area and open all windows. o Never inhale exhaust gas. Exhaust gases contain Carbon Monoxide which is colourless and odourless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause unconsciousness and death by asphyxiation. o Exhaust System Maintenance. Ensure that the exhaust system is maintained in good condition and is free from excessive corrosion and damage which may result in leakage. If the vehicle is driven over an object which strikes the exhaust system, ensure that the exhaust system is inspected at the first available opportunity to ensure that no leakage exists. o Confined Areas. Do not run the engine in confined spaces, allowing the engine to idle in a garage, even when the doors are open is dangerous practice. Only start the engine immediately prior to moving the vehicle out of the garage. o Prolonged Idling. If it is necessary to allow the vehicle to idle for prolonged periods, ensure that the heating system air intake control is set to the "Fresh" position, the blower is set to high speed operation and that the vehicle is standingin an open area. o Load Carrying. If it is necessary to carry long objects which do not permit the boot lid to be fully closed, the side windows must remain closed and the heating air intake control set to the "Fresh" position with the blower running at the highestspeed setting. To ensure correct operation of the heater system, the air intake grilles at the base of the windscreen must not be obstructed by snow leaves etc..

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI 2- 15
o Keep your car in good condition. For
better fuel economy and reduced maintenance 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 car should be keptclean and free of corrosive materi- als. It is especially important thatmud, dirt, ice, etc. not be allowed to accumulate on the underside of the car. This extra weight can result inincreased fuel consumption and also contribute to corrosion.
o Travel lightly. Don't carry unneces- sary weight in your car. Weight is anenemy of good fuel economy.
o Don't let the engine idle longer than necessary. If you are waiting (andnot in traffic), turn off your engine and restart only when you're readyto go.
o Remember, your car does not re-
quire extended warm-up. As soonas the engine is running smoothly, you can drive away. In very cold weather, however, give your enginea slightly longer warm-up period. o Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine.
Lugging is driving too slowly in toohigh a gear resulting in the enginebucking. If this happens to you, shift to a lower gear. Over-revving is racing the enginebeyond its safe limit. This can be avoided by shifting at the recom- mended speeds.
o Use your air conditioning sparingly. The air conditioning system is oper-ated by the engine power so yourfuel economy is reduced when you use it.
SC160A1-F 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 follow these suggestions, tyre wear will be held to a minimum. SC170A1-E WINTER MOTORING The onset of winter conditions subject motor vehicles to greater operatingdemands. Therefore, the following suggestions will assist in maintaining peak performance and reliability dur-ing these periods: ZC170B1-E Electrical System Winter conditions impose severe de- mands upon vehicle electrical systems, particularly the charging circuit. The battery condition and performance along with the alternator performanceand drive belt condition should be checked prior to the onset of winter.