
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE 6-15
G140D01S-GAT Checking the Compressor Drive Belt When the air conditioning is being used regular- ly, the compressor drive belt tension should bechecked at least once a month. To check the drive belt tension, press down on the belt halfway between the engine crankshaftand compressor pulleys. Pressing with yourfinger, you should not be able to deflect this beltanymore than 8.0 mm. If you have the instru-ments to check it with a force of 98N (22 lb.),the deflection should be approx. 8.0 mm (0.315inches). If the belt is too loose, have it adjustedby your Hyundai dealer.A/C
CRANK PULLEY
TENSION PULLEY 8mm (0.315 in.)
G140D01GK
V6
DOHC
Auto tensioner
Eng.pulley COMP
G140B01A-AAT
Checking the Air Conditioning Opera- tion
1. Start the engine and let it run at fast idle for
several minutes with the air conditioning set at the maximum cold setting.
2. If the air coming out of the in-dash vents is not cold, have the air conditioning systeminspected by your Hyundai dealer.
CAUTION: Running the air conditioning system for
extended periods of time with a low refriger- ant level may damage the compressor.
G140C01A-AAT
Lubrication To lubricate the compressor and the seals in
the system, the air conditioning should be runfor at least 10 minutes each week. This isparticularly important during cool weather whenthe air conditioning system is not otherwise inuse. B760B01GK-GAT
Replacement of air conditioner filter (If installed)
HGK250
HGK251
1. Remove the mounting screws on the down-
side of the glove box.
2. Open the glove box and remove the mount- ing screws on the upside of the glove box.

DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
6-16 G160A01A-GAT CHECKING CLUTCH PEDAL FREE-PLAY With the engine off, press lightly on the clutch pedal until you feel a change in resistance. Thisis the clutch pedal freeplay. The freeplay shouldbe within the limits specified in the illustration. Ifit is not, have it inspected by your Hyundaidealer and adjusted or repaired if necessary.
SSA6160A
6 ~ 13 mm (0.24 ~ 0.51 in.)
G150A01A-GAT
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL FREEPLAY
To check the steering wheel freeplay, stop the car with the wheels pointed straight ahead andgently move the steering wheel back and forth.Use very light finger pressure and be sensitiveto changes in resistance that mark the limits ofthe freeplay. If the freeplay is greater thanspecified, have it inspected by your Hyundaidealer and adjusted or repaired if necessary.
HGK218
30 mm (1.18in.)
HGK253
HGK254
3. Remove the filter cover.
4. Replace the air filter with a new one.
5. Installation is the reverse order of disassem-
bly.
CAUTION: Be sure to install the air filter in the direction
of the arrow sign. Otherwise, it may causenoise or deterioration.

INDEX10-1
Catalytic Converter
.................................................................... 7-1 ~ 7-2
CD Auto changer (H250, H260) .............................................. 1-70, 1-77
Child Restraint system ........................................................... 1-14 ~ 1-19
Child Seat Restraint Suitability For Seat Position ............................1-18
Cigarette Lighter ................................................................................ 1-37
Clock ................................................................................................ 1-36
Clutch Checking fluid ............................................................................... 6-13
Pedal free play ............................................................................. 6-16
Combination Light Daytime running lights .................................................................. 1-34
Headlight flasher ........................................................................... 1-34
Headlight switch ........................................................................... 1-33
High-beam switch ......................................................................... 1-34
Lane change signal ...................................................................... 1-33
Turn signal operation .................................................................... 1-33
Compact Disk Player Operation (H260) ........................................... 1-75
Cooling Fans ..................................................................................... 6-19
Corrosion Protection Cleaning the interior ....................................................................... 4-3
Protecting your Hyundai from corrosion ................ ......................... 4-1
Washing and waxing ...................................................................... 4-2
Cruise Control ................................................................................... 1-47
D Defrosting/Defogging ......................................................................... 1-54
Door
Central door lock ............................................................................ 1-5
Door locks ...................................................................................... 1-3 Locking and unlocking front door with a key ................................. 1-4
Drink Holder ...................................................................................... 1-38
Drive Belts ........................................................................................ 6-17
ZK000A1-G 10. INDEX A
Air bag ....................................................................................
1-20 ~ 1-24
Air cleaner filter ................................................................................. 6-10
Air Conditioning Care .............................................................................................. 6-14
Operation ...................................................................................... 6-14
Switch ........................................................................................... 1-55
Air filter .............................................................................................. 1-62
Antenna ............................................................................................. 1-87
Ashtray .............................................................................................. 1-37
Audio Fault Code .............................................................................. 1-79
Automatic Transaxle ........................................................................... 2-6 B Battery ...................................................................................... 2-11, 6-18
Brake Anti-lock system ............................................................................. 2-9
Checking the brakes .................................................................... 6-13
Fluid .............................................................................................. 6-13
Pedal clearance ............................................................................ 6-16
Pedal free play ............................................................................. 6-16
Practices ......................................................................................... 2-8
Breaking-In your new Hyundai ........................................................... 1-1
C Care of Cassette tapes .......................................................... 1-85 ~ 1-86
Care of Disk ...................................................................................... 1-85
Cassette Tape Player Operation (H250) ..........................................1-68
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
91POLLEN FILTER (IN FRONT OF BLOWER UNIT)
B980F01E-EAT Defrost Switch When the "Defrost" button is pressed, the " " mode will be automatically selected and the air will be dischargedthrough the windscreen defrost vents. To assist in defrosting, the air condi- tioning will operate if ambient tempera-ture is higher than 38.3°F(3.5°C) and automatically turns off if the ambient temperature drops below 38.3°F(3.5°C). B760A04GK-EAT (Not all models)
B760A01E
Evaporator core Filter
Heater core
Outside air
Inside air Inside air
Blower fan
The pollen filter is located in front of the blower unit behind the glove box. It operates to decrease the amount ofpollutants entering the car. To replace the pollen filter, refer to the page 6-25. CAUTION:
o Replace the filter every 12,000 miles(20,000 km) or once a year. If the car is being driven in severe conditions such as dusty, roughroads, more frequent pollen filter inspections and changes are re- quired.
o When the air flow rate is decreased, it must be checked at an autho-rized dealer.
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HGK012

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4
DESCRIPTION ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ENGINE OIL & FILTER
DRIVE BELT 1.6 DOHC/2.0 DOHC CVVT (ALT, W/PUMP, P/STR'G) 2.7 V6 (AUTO-TENSIONER, ALT, P/STR'G, A/CON)
FUEL FILTER(MPI TYPE)FLUID LEAKSTIMING BELTCRANKCASE VENTILATION HOSEAIR CLEANER FILTER SPARK PLUGS (NICKEL COATED) SPARK PLUGS (PLATINUM COATED)SPARK PLUGS (IRIDIUM COATED)VALVE CLEARENCE (2.0 DOHC CVVT) 30 36
R I I I I
See Note (1) See Note (2) See Note (3) See Note (4)
NO.
1 2 3 4567 8 9
SF040A3-E In order to ensure the continued safety, reliability and longevity of the vehicle, the following maintenance service operations should be performed at the time or mileage intervals specified. It is recommended that all routine maintenance services are entrusted to a Hyundai dealer to ensure that the manufacturers recommended procedures are employed and that only genuine Hyundai replacement parts are used. Incorrect maintenance techniques or the use of non genuine replacement parts may invalidate the vehicle warranty. F030B01GK-EAT R : REPLACE I : INSPECT AND, AFTER INSPECTION, CLEAN, ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE IF NECESSARY50 60
R
I I I 6072
R II I
R R
40 48
R I
R I
R
2024
R I I
R
10 12
R
I I
MILES X 1000 MONTHS
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
Note : (1) FOR EVERY 25,000 MILES: "R"
(2) FOR EVERY 60,000 MILES: "R"
(3) FOR EVERY 100,000 MILES: "R"
(4) FOR EVERY 60,000 MILES OR 48 MONTHS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST : "I"

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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
5
NO. 1 23 4 5678 9
10 11121314 15 1617181920 21 DESCRIPTION
GENERAL MAINTENANCE COOLING SYSTEMCOOLANTCOOLANT SPECIFIC GRAVITYMANUAL TRANSAXLE OILAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID BRAKE PIPES, HOSES, AND CONNECTIONS BRAKE FLUIDCLUTCH FLUIDREAR BRAKE LININGS AND CYLINDERSBRAKE PADS SUSPENSION AND STEERING SYSTEM FRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINTSPOLLEN FILTER (For Blower unit)REAR WHEEL BEARINGSTYRE CONDITION AND PRESSURE (incl. Spare)LUBRICATE LOCKS AND HINGES CHECK ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ROAD TESTCHECK ALL SYSTEMS WITH HI-SCANCHECK 4 GASDRIVE SHAFT & BOOT
F030C02GK-EAT R : REPLACE I : INSPECT AND, AFTER INSPECTION, CLEAN, ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE IF NECESSARY
60 72
I
R I I
R
I
RR
III I
R
I III I III
50 60
I I III I I I I I
R I III I III
40 48
I
R
I III
RR
III I
R I III I III
30 36
I I III I I I I I
R I III I III
20 24
I
R I III
RR
III I
R I III I III
10 12
I I III I I I I I
R I III I III
MILES X 1000 MONTHS

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6
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER AIR CLEANER FILTER SPARK PLUGS TIMING BELT BRAKE PADS, CALIPERS AND ROTORS REAR BRAKE DRUMS/LININGS, PARKING BRAKE STEERING GEAR BOX, LINKAGE & BOOTS/ LOWER ARM BALL JOINT DRIVESHAFTS & BOOTS MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID POLLEN FILTER(FOR BLOWER UNIT)
F040A04GK-EAT 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 necessaryMAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K C, E B, H D, E, F, G C, D, G, H C, D, G, H C, D, E, F C, D, E, F, G A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J A, C, E, F, G, H, I C, E
MAINTENANCE ITEMDRIVING
CONDITION
EVERY 4,500MILES OR 6 MONTHS MORE FREQUENTLY MORE FREQUENTLY EVERY 37,000MILES OR 48MONTHS MORE FREQUENTLY MORE FREQUENTLY MORE FREQUENTLYEVERY 9,000MILES OR 12 MONTHS EVERY 60,000MILES EVERY 27,000MILES MORE FREQUENTLY
R R R R II II
R R R
MAINTENANCE
OPERATION
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
A - Repeatly driving short distance of less than 5miles(8km) in normal temperature or less than 10miles(16km) in freezing temperature
B - Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
C - Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt- spread roads
D - Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather E - Driving in sandy areas
F - Driving in heavy traffic area over 90°F(32°C)G - Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roadH - Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack
I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle towing
J - Driving over 100 MPH(170 Km/h) K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions

5VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
8
6ZF060F1-A
o Vacuum, crankcaseventilation hoses
Inspect the surface of hoses for evi- dence of heat and/or mechanical dam- age. Hard and brittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts, abrasions, and excessiveswelling indicate deterioration. Particu- lar attention should be paid to examin- ing those hose surfaces nearest tohigh heat sources, such as the ex- haust manifold. Inspect the hose routing to assure that the hoses do not come in contact with any heat source, sharp edges or mov- ing component which might cause heatdamage or mechanical wear. Inspect all hose connections, such as clamps and couplings, to make sure they aresecure, and that no leaks are present. Hoses should be replaced immedi- ately if there is any evidence of dete-rioration or damage. 6ZF060H1-A
o Air cleaner filter
A Genuine Hyundai air cleaner filter is
recommended when the filter is re- placed.
6ZF060J1-A
o Spark plugs
Make sure to install new spark plugs
of the correct heat range.
F060N02E-EAT
o Valve Clearance
Inspect excessive valve noise and/or
engine vibration and adjust if neces- sary. A qualified technician should perform the operation. 6ZF070B1-A
o Cooling system
Check the cooling system part, such
as radiator, coolant reservoir, hosesand connections for leakage and dam- age. Replace any damaged parts.
6ZF070C1-A
o Coolant
The coolant should be changed at
the intervals specified in the mainte-nance schedule.
6ZF070D1-A
o Manual transaxle oil
Inspect the manual transaxle oil ac-
cording to the maintenance schedule. NOTE:
If the oil level is low, check for
possible leaks before adding oil. Do not overfill.