2003 Hyundai Getz Owner's Manual

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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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G240A01A-AAT POWER STEERING HOSES It is suggested that you check the power steering hose connections for fluid leakage at regular intervals. Thepower steering hoses should be re- placed if there is severe surface crack- ing, scuffing or worn spots. Deteriora-tion of the hose could cause prema- ture failure. G300A01TB-GAT REMOVAL OF WATER FROM THE FUEL FILTER(DIESEL ENGINE) If the fuel filter warning light illuminates during driving, it indicates that water has accumulated in the fuel filter. If this occurs, remove the water as describedbelow.
G230A03A-GAT POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL The power steering fluid level should be checked regularly.To check the power steering fluid level, be sure the ignition is "OFF", then check to make certain that the powersteering 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 imme-diately after the engine is started in extremely cold conditions (below - 20°C). If the noise stops during warm
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up, there is no abnormal function in the system. It is due to a power steering fluid characteristic in ex-tremely cold conditions. Recommended Fluid Use PSF-3 type fluid NOTE: Do not start the engine when the power steering oil reservoir is empty.

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1. Remove the engine cover.
2. Disconnect the air intake hose from
air cleaner cover.
3. Loosen the drain plug at the bottom of the fuel filter.
4. Tighten the drain plug when water
no longer comes out.
5. Check to be sure that the warning
lamp illuminates when the ignition key is turned to "ON", and that it goes off when the engine is started. If in doubt, consult your nearestauthorized HYUNDAI dealer.
NOTE: It is recommended that water accu- mulated in the fuel filter should beremoved by an authorized Hyundai dealer. G300B01FC
WARNING:
Be sure to carefully wipe away anywater drained out in this manner, because the fuel mixed in the watermight be ignited and result in a fire.
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5. Open the hood.
6. Draw the vertical line (through the center of each headlight beam pat-tern) and the horizontal line (throughthe center of each headlight beam pattern) on the aiming screen. And then, draw the horizontal paral- lel line at 30 mm (1.18 in.) under the horizontal line.
7. Adjust each cut-off line of the low beam to the parallel line with a phillipsscrewdriver - VERTICAL AIMING.
8. Adjust each cut-off line of the low
beam to each vertical line with aphillips screwdriver - HORIZONTAL AIMING. HTB269
Horizontal Aiming
Vertical Aiming
G290A01FC-GAT HEADLIGHT AIMING ADJUST- MENT 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 and rear bumper down several times. Place the vehicle at a distance of 3,000 mm (118 in.) 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).
4. Clean the head lights lens and turn
on the headlight (low beam).

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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 the aiming screen asshown 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 illustration.
2. Dotted lines in the illustration show
the center of headlights.
G290B01TB-GAT Adjustment After Headlight As- sembly Replacement
SPECIFICATIONS: "H" Horizontal center line of headlightsfrom ground. : 656 mm (26.8 in.) "W" Distance between each headlight center.: 1,100 mm (43.3 in.) "L"   Distance between the headlights and the wall that the lights are tested against.: 3,000 mm (118 in.).
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LW
H
H Cut-off line
Ground line
"P"
Horizontal line15mm (0.59in.)
30mm (1.18 in.) Vertical line G270A01TB-GAT REPLACEMENT OF BULBS Headlight Bulb Before attempting to replace a head- light bulb, be sure the switch is turned to the "OFF" position.The next paragraph shows how to reach headlight bulbs so they may be changed. Be sure to replace theburned-out bulb with one of the same number and wattage rating.
CAUTION:
Keep the lamps out of contact with petroleum product, such as oil,gasoline, etc.
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4. Remove the dust cover.
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 head- light.
6. Remove the protective cap from thereplacement bulb and install the new bulb by matching the plastic base with the headlight hole. Install thedust cover after retightening the bulb spring and reconnect the power cord.
7. Use the protective cap and carton to
dispose of the old bulb.
8. Check for proper headlight aim.5. Push the bulb spring for removing
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!WARNING
The halogen bulb contains gas un- der pressure and if impacted could shatter, resulting in flying frag-ments. Always wear eye protection when servicing the bulb. Protect the bulb against abrasions orscratches and against liquids when lighted. Turn on the bulb only when installed in a headlight. Replacethe headlight if damaged or cracked. Keep the bulb out of the reach of children and dispose of the usedbulb with care. G270B01TB-GAT Front Turn Signal light / Position Light
1. Disconnect the power cord from the
bulb.
2. Replace to the new bulb. HTB285G270C01TB-GAT Luggage Compartment Light (If Installed)
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1. Remove the cover with a (-) driver.
2. Disconnect the power cord. HTB283

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3. Replace to the new bulb. HTB284
G270D01TB-GAT Rear Combination Light
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1. Remove the cover with a (+) driver
2. Disconnect the power cord.
3. Replace to the new bulb. (1) Stop/Tail Light (2) Turn Signal Light (3) Back-up LightHTB272G270E01A-GAT Side Repeater (If Installed)
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(1)
(2)
(3)
1. Push the cover toward the front ofvehicle and remove it.
2. Disconnect the power code.

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G270G01TB-GAT Interior Light (If installed)
G270F01TB-GATRear Fog Light (If installed)
1. Remove the cover with a (+) driver. HTB273
2. Replace to the new bulb. HTB2741. Remove the cover with a (-) driver.
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2. Replace to the new bulb. HTB281
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3. Replace to the new bulb.