
DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI 2- 3
C020A01O-GAT BEFORE STARTING THE EN- GINE Before you start the engine, you should always:
1. Look around the vehicle to be sure
there are no flat tires, puddles of oil, water or other indications of pos-sible trouble.
2. After entering the car, check to be
sure the parking brake is engaged.
3. Check that all windows, and lights are clean.
4. Check that the interior and exterior mirrors are clean and in position.
5. Check your seat, seatback and
headrest to be sure they are in theirproper positions.
6. Lock all the doors.
7. Fasten your seat belt and be sure
that all other occupants have fas- tened theirs.
8. Turn off all lights and accessories
that are not needed.
9. When you turn the ignition switch to
"ON", check that all appropriate warning lights are operating and that you have sufficient fuel. 10.Check the operation of warning
lights and all bulbs when key is in the "ON" position.
!WARNING: (DIESEL ENGINE)
To ensure that sufficient vacuum exists within the brake system dur-ing cold weather start-up condi- tions, it is necessary to run the engine at idle for several secondsafter starting the engine. C030A01A-GAT COMBINATION IGNITION SWITCHTo Start the Engine
o If your Hyundai is equipped with a
manual transaxle, place the shift lever in neutral and depress theclutch pedal fully.
o If your Hyundai has an automatic
transaxle, place the shift lever in "P"(park).
o To start the engine, insert the igni-
tion key and turn it to the "START"position. Release it as soon as the engine starts. Do not hold the key in the "START" position for more than15 seconds.
NOTE: For safety, the engine will not start if the shift lever is not in "P" or "N"Position (Automatic transaxle).

6. Do-It-Yourself Maintenance
Engine compartment ...................................................................... 6-2
General checks ................................................................................ 6-6
Checking the engine oil .................................................................... 6-7
Changing the oil and filter ................................................................. 6-9
Checking and changing the engine coolant .................................... 6-13
Spark plugs .................................................................................... 6-15
Changing the air cleaner filter ......................................................... 6-17
Checking the transaxle oil (Manual) ............................................... 6-18
Checking the transaxle fluid (Automatic) ....................................... 6-19
Checking the brakes ...................................................................... 6-21
Air conditioning care ....................................................................... 6-22
Checking drive belts ...................................................................... 6-25
Checking and replacing fuses ........................................................ 6-26
Power steering fluid level ............................................................... 6-30
Replacement of bulbs .................................................................... 6-32
Fuse panel description ................................................................... 6-38
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6- 32 DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
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.).
G290B01L
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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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

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI 2- 3
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C020A01O-EAT BEFORE STARTING THE EN- GINE Before you start the engine, you should always:
1. Look around the vehicle to be sure
there are no flat tyres, puddles of oil or water or other indications of pos-sible trouble.
2. After entering the car, check to be
sure the parking brake is engaged.
3. Check that all windows, and lights are clean.
4. Check that the interior and exterior mirrors are clean and in position.
5. Check your seat, seatback and
headrestraint to be sure they are intheir proper positions.
6. Close all the doors.
7. Fasten your seat belt and be sure
that all other occupants have fas- tened theirs.
8. Turn off all lights and accessories that are not needed.
9. When you turn the ignition switch to
"ON" check that all appropriate warn- ing lights are operating and that you have sufficient fuel. 10.Check the operation of warning
lights and all bulbs when key is in the "ON" position.
WARNING: (DIESEL ENGINE)
To ensure that sufficient vacuum exists within the brake system dur-ing cold weather start-up condi- tions, it is necessary to run the engine at idle for several secondsafter starting the engine. SC040A1-F COMBINATION IGNITION SWITCH AND STEERING LOCKTo Start the Engine
o If your Hyundai is equipped with a
manual transaxle, place the shift lever in neutral and depress theclutch pedal fully.
o If your Hyundai has an automatic
transaxle, place the shift lever in "P"(park).
o To start the engine, insert the igni-
tion key and turn it to the "START"position. Release it as soon as the engine starts. Do not hold the key in the "START" position for more that15 seconds.
NOTE: For safety, the engine will not start if the shift lever is not in "P" or "N"Position (automatic transaxle).

6. Do-It-Yourself Maintenance
Engine compartment ........................................................................ 6-2
Daily operating checks ..................................................................... 6-6
Engine oil .......................................................................................... 6-6
Engine and filter Replacement ......................................................... 6-9
Engine coolant Checking and Replacing .......................................6-10
Spark plug Replacement ................................................................ 6-13
Changing the air cleaner filter ......................................................... 6-14
Manual Transaxle Lubricant........................................................... 6-15
Automatic Transaxle fluid ............................................................... 6-16
Brake System Checking ................................................................ 6-18
Air conditioning System .................................................................. 6-19
Drive belts ...................................................................................... 6-23
Individual Circuit Fuses .................................................................. 6-24
Power steering fluid level ............................................................... 6-26
Replacing Light Bulbs .................................................................... 6-28
Fuse panel description ................................................................... 6-34
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SPECIFICATIONS: "H" Horizontal center line of headlightsfrom ground. : 26.8 in.(656 mm) "W" Distance between each headlight center.: 43.3 in. (1,100 mm) "L" Distance between the headlights and the wall that the lights are tested against.: 118 in. (3,000 mm). G270A01TB-EAT REPLACING LIGHT BULBS Headlight Bulb In the event of bulb failure being expe- rienced, ensure that the relative lighting circuit is turned off prior to attempting toreplace the bulb. The illustrations on the following page will assist in locating and removing the various bulbs. En-sure that the replacement bulb has the same cap configuration and wattage as the original.
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CAUTION:
Keep the lamps out of contact with petroleum product, such as oil, gaso- line, etc.
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-EAT Adjustment After Headlight As- sembly ReplacementG290B01L
L
W
H
H Cut-off line
Ground line
"P"
Horizontal line0.59in. (15mm)
1.18 in. (30mm) Vertical line

10- 4 INDEX
M MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
REQUIREMENTS ................................................... 5-2
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS .......................................................... 5-6
MANUAL TRANSAXLE ............................................... 2-8
MANUAL TRANSAXLE LUBRICANT ........................6-15
MIRROR .................................................................... 1-57
MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH ....................................1-46
OODOMETER ............................................................. 1-43
OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR .................. 1-57 ~ 1-58
OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR HEAT ...................1-59
OVERDRIVE SWI TCH .............................................. 2-12
PPARKING BRAKE ..................................................... 1-59
POLISHING ................................................................. 4-3POLLEN FILTER .............................................. 1-76, 6-20
POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL ..........................6-26
POWER STEERING HOSES ...................................6-26
POWER W INDOW .................................................... 1-10
PROTECTING YOUR HYUNDAI FROM CORROSION .......................................................... 4-2 RREAR FOG LIGHT
SWITCH .................................... 1-51
REAR SEAT .............................................................. 1-13
REAR SEAT WARNING ........................................... 1-16
RECOMMENDED SHIFT SPEEDS ............................ 2-9
REMOTE FUEL FILLER LID RELEASE ...................1-61
REMOVAL OF WATER FROM THE FUEL FI LTER ............................................... 6-26
REPLACING LIGHT BULBS .....................................6-28
RUNNING IN ............................................................... 1-3
SSCHEDULED MAIN TENANCE................................... 5-3
SEAT ADJUSTMENT ................................................ 1-11
SEATBACK HOLDER ............................................... 1-63
SEAT BELT PRECA UTIONS.................................... 1-16
SEAT BELTS ............................................................ 1-18
SEAT POCKET ......................................................... 1-63
SERVICE HISTORY ................................................... 5-2
SMOOTH CORNERING ........................................... 2-15
SNOW TYRES ............................................................ 8-1
SPARE TYRE ............................................................. 3-5
SPARE WHEEL .......................................................... 3-6
SPARKING PLUG REPLACEMENT .........................6-13
SPECTACLE CASE .................................................. 1-56
SPEEDOMETER ....................................................... 1-42