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Specified Scheduled Procedures
These are the procedures such as inspections,
adjustments and replacements that are listed in the maintenance charts starting on page 5-2.These procedures must be performed at theintervals shown in the maintenance schedule toassure that your warranty remains in effect.Although it is strongly recommended that theybe performed by the factory-trained or distribu-tor-trained technicians at your Hyundai dealer,these procedures may be performed at anyqualified service facility.
It is suggested that genuine Hyundai service
parts be used for any required repairs or re-placements. Other parts of equivalent qualitysuch as engine oil, engine coolant, manual orauto transaxle oil, brake fluid and so on which
are not supplied by Hyundai Motor Company or
its distributor may be used without affectingyour warranty coverage but you should alwaysbe sure these are equivalent to the quality of theoriginal Hyundai parts. Your Service Passportprovides further information about your warran-ty coverage.
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Do-It-Yourself Maintenance If you are mechanically inclined, own a few tools that are required and want to take the time to do so, you can inspect and service a number of items. For more information about doing it your-self, see Section 6.
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General Checks These are the regular checks you should per-
form when you drive your Hyundai or you fill the fuel tank. A list of these items will be found onpage 6-4.
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MAINTENANCE INTERVALS Service Requirements To assure that you receive the greatest number
of kilometers of satisfying operation from your Hyundai, certain maintenance procedures mustbe performed. Although careful design and en-gineering have reduced these to a minimum,those that are required are of the utmost impor-tance.
It is your responsibility to have these mainte-
nance procedures performed to comply with theterms of the warranties covering your newHyundai. The Service Passport supplied withyour new vehicle provides further informationabout these warranties.
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Maintenance Requirements The maintenance required for your Hyundai can be divided into three main areas: o Specified scheduled procedures o General checkso Do-it-yourself maintenance F010F01A-AAT
A Few Tips
o Whenever you have your Hyundai serviced, keep copies of the service records in your glovebox. This will help ensure that you candocument that the required procedures havebeen performed to keep your warranties ineffect. This is especially important when service is not performed by an authorized Hyundai dealer.
o If you choose to do your own maintenance and repairs, you may find it helpful to havean official Hyundai Shop Manual. A copy of this publication may be purchased at your Hyundai dealer's parts department.
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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE RE- QUIREMENTS Inspection should be performed any time a
malfunction is experienced or suspected. Re- ceipts for all emission control system servicesshould be retained to demonstrate compliance with conditions of the emissions system war- ranty.
For severe usage maintenance requirements,
see page 5-4 of this section.
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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 5-3
GENERAL MAINTENANCE COOLING SYSTEM COOLANTMANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUIDBRAKE HOSES AND LINES BRAKE FLUID REAR BRAKE DRUMS/LININGS, PARKING BRAKE BRAKE PADS, CALIPERS AND ROTORS EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLERSUSPENSION MOUNTING BOLTS STEERING GEAR BOX, LINKAGE & BOOTS/LOWER ARM BALL JOINT POWER STEERING PUMP, BELT AND HOSESDRIVESHAFTS AND BOOTS AIR CONDITIONING REFRIGERANT AIR CONDITIONER FILTER (FOR BLOWER UNIT)
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R : Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary
120
96
I I I I II I I I I I I I I
105
84
I I I I I I I I I I I I
90 72
I I
R
I II I I I I I I I I
75 60
I I I I I I I I I I I I
60 48
I I I I II I I I I I I I I
45 36
I I I I I I I I I I I I
30 24
I I I I II I I I I I I I I
15 12
I I I I I I I I I I I I
KILOMETERS X 1000 MONTHS
NO. DESCRIPTION
1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 1213 14 15
See Note (1)
Note : (1) FOR EVERY 24 MONTHS OR 45,000 KM, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST : "R" (2) FOR EVERY 12 MONTHS OR 20,000 KM, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST : "R"
European Community Only Except European Community
See Note (2)
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
5- 4 European Community Only Except European Community
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER AIR CLEANER FILTER SPARK PLUGSTIMING BELTBRAKE PADS, CALIPERS AND ROTORSREAR BRAKE DRUMS/LININGS/PADS, PARKING BRAKESTEERING GEAR BOX, LINKAGE& BOOTS/LOWER ARM BALL JOINTDRIVESHAFTS AND BOOTSMANUAL TRANSAXLE OILAUTOMATICTRANSAXLE FLUIDAIR CONDITIONER FILTER (FOR BLOWER UNIT)
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MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals. R : Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary
DRIVING
CONDITIONMAINTENANCE INTERVALS
R R RR
II II
RRR
MAINTENANCE
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE ITEM
EVERY 7,500 KM OR 6 MONTHS EVERY 5,000 KM OR 6 MONTHSMORE FREQUENTLYMORE FREQUENTLYEVERY 60,000 KM OR 48 MONTHSMORE FREQUENTLYMORE FREQUENTLY MORE FREQUENTLYEVERY 15,000 KM OR 12 MONTHS EVERY 100,000 KMEVERY 45,000 KMEVERY 40,000 KMMORE FREQUENTLYA, B, C, F, H C, E B, HD, E, F, GC, D, G, HC, D, G, H C, D, E, FC, D, E, F, G A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J A, C, E, F, G, H, IC, E
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
A - Repeated short distance driving
B - Extensive idling
C - Driving in dusty, rough roads
D - Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
E - Driving in sandy areas F - More than 50% driving in heavy city traffic during hot weather
above 32°C (90°F)
G - Driving in mountainous areas
H - Towing a trailer
I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use car or vehicle towing
J - Driving over 170 km/h1.6 DOHC/2.7 V6 2.0 DOHC CVVT
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o Manual Transaxle Oil Inspect the manual transaxle oil according to
the maintenance schedule. NOTE: If the oil level is low, check for possible
leaks before adding oil. Do not overfill.
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o Automatic Transaxle Fluid
The fluid level should be in the "HOT" range of
the dipstick, after the engine and transaxle are at normal operating temperature. Check theautomatic transaxle fluid level with the enginerunning and the transaxle in neutral, with theparking brake properly applied. Use DIAMONDATF SP- III or SK ATF SP- III when adding or
changing fluid.
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o Brake Hoses and Lines
Visually check for proper installation, chafing,
cracks, deterioration and any leakage. Replaceany deteriorated or damaged parts immediate-ly. F070G02A-AAT
o Brake Fluid
Check brake fluid level in the brake fluid reser-
voir. The level should be between "MIN" and"MAX" marks on the side of the reservoir. Useonly hydraulic brake fluid conforming to DOT 3or DOT 4.
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o Rear Brake Drums/Linings,
Parking Brake
Check the rear brake drums and linings for
scoring, burning, leaking fluid, broken parts,and excessive wear. Inspect the parking brakesystem including the parking brake lever andcables. For detailed service procedures, refer to the Shop Manual.
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o Brake Pads, Calipers and Rotors Check the pads for excessive wear, discs for run out and wear, and calipers for fluid leakage. F070K01A-AAT
o Exhaust Pipe and Muffler Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, muffler and hangers for cracks, deterioration, or damage.Start the engine and listen carefully for anyexhaust gas leakage. Tighten connections orreplace parts as necessary. F070L01A-AAT o Suspension Mounting Bolts Check the suspension connections for loose- ness or damage. Retighten to the specifiedtorque. F070M01A-AAT
o Steering Gear Box, Linkage & Boots/
Lower arm Ball Joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine off, check for excessive free-play in the steering wheel.Check the linkage for bends or damage. Checkthe dust boots and ball joints for deterioration,cracks, or damage. Replace any damaged parts. F070N01A-AAT
o Power Steering Pump, Belt and
Hoses
Check the power steering pump and hoses for leakage and damage. Replace any damaged orleaking parts immediately. Inspect the powersteering belt for evidence of cuts, cracks, ex-cessive wear, oiliness and proper tension. Re-place or adjust it if necessary. F070P01A-AAT
o Driveshafts and Boots Check the drive shafts, boots and clamps for cracks, deterioration, or damage. Replace anydamaged parts and, if necessary, repack thegrease.
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o Coolant
The coolant should be changed at the
intervals specified in the maintenance sched-ule.
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6. DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE G010A01GK-GAT ENGINE COMPARTMENT (1.6 DOHC)
CAUTION: When inspecting or servicing the engine,
you should handle tools and other heavy objects carefully so that the plastic rockercover of the engine is not damaged.
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1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Brake Booster
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Clutch fluid reservoir (If installed)
5. Relay box 6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir cap
7. Power steering fluid reservoir
8. Engine coolant reservoir
9. Engine oil level dipstick
10. Radiator cap
11. Automatic transaxle fluid level dipstick
(If installed)
12. Air cleaner
13. Battery HGK238
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6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
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6-2 G010A01GK-AAT ENGINE COMPARTMENT (2.0 DOHC CVVT)
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Brake Booster
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Clutch fluid reservoir (If installed)
5. Relay box 6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir cap
7. Power steering fluid reservoir
8. Engine coolant reservoir
9. Engine oil level dipstick
10. Radiator cap
11. Automatic transaxle fluid level dipstick
(If installed)
12. Air cleaner
13. Battery
1
HGK059
2
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5
78 9 1 0 11 1213 CAUTION: When inspecting or servicing the engine, you should handle tools and other heavyobjects carefully so that the plastic rockercover of the engine is not damaged.
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G010B01GK-GAT ENGINE COMPARTMENT (2.7 V6)1
HGK209
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6 3
4
5
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1. Power steering fluid reservoir
2. Brake Booster
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Air filter element 5. Relay box
6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir cap
7. Engine coolant reservoir
8. Engine oil level dipstick 9. Radiator cap
10. Engine oil filler cap
11. Automatic transaxle fluid level dipstick
(If installed)
12. Battery CAUTION:When inspecting or servicing the engine,
you should handle tools and other heavy objects carefully so that the plastic rockercover of the engine is not damaged.
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GENERAL CHECKS Engine Compartment
The following should be checked regularly:
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 components)
o Power steering fluid level
o Battery condition
o Air conditioner filter condition
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Vehicle Exterior The following should be checked monthly:
o Overall appearance and condition
o Wheel condition and wheel nut torque
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
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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, heating 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, including clutch operation
o Automatic transaxle operation, including "Park" mechanism operation
o Seat control condition and operation
o Seat belt condition and operation
o Sunvisor operation
If you notice anything that does not operate correctly or appears to be functioning incorrect-ly, inspect it carefully and seek assistance fromyour Hyundai dealer if service is needed. G030A01A-AAT
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL
Engine oil is essential to the performance andservice of the engine. It is suggested that youcheck the oil level at least once a week innormal use and more often if you are on a tripor driving in severe conditions. G030B02GK-GAT
Recommended Oil SH, SG or SG/CD (API) multi-grade and fuel efficient oil is recommended.
SSA6030B°C °F -25-13 20W-40 20W-50
15W-40 15W-50
10W-30
10W-40 10W-50
5W-40
5W-30
5W-2040
104
20 68
1050
032
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1.6L (DOHC), 2.7 L (V6)