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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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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G030A01FC-GAT CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL Gasoline EngineRecommended Oil Engine oil is essential to the perfor- mance and service of the engine. It is suggested that you check the oil levelat least once a week in normal use and more often if you are on a trip or driving in severe conditions. SH, SG or SG/CD (API) multi-grade and fuel efficient oil is recommended. NOTE: SAE 5W-20 is not recommended for sustained high speed vehicle op-eration.
G030B01L G030B01TB
G030B02TB-GAT CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL Diesel EngineRecommended Oil Engine oil is essential to the perfor- mance and service of the engine. It is suggested that you check the oil level every 500km or before starting a longtrip and more often if you are driving in severe conditions. The engine oil quality should meet the following classification: API class: CF-4 or ABOVE ACEA class: B4 or ABOVE NOTE: SAE 0W-30 oil is for extra cold zone and to be restricted by driving con- dition and dealing area. (Especially,not recommended for sustained high loaded and high speed opera- tion.)
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G030C01FC-GAT To Check the Oil Level Gasoline engine G030D02A-GAT Adding Oil Gasoline engine
HTB167
HTB167A Before checking the oil, warm up the engine to normal operating tempera- ture and be sure your car is parked onlevel ground. Turn the engine off. Wait about five minutes (gasoline en- gine) /Wait about two minutes (diesel engine), then remove the dipstick, wipe it off, fully reinsert the dipstick andwithdraw it again. Then note the high- est level the oil has reached on the dipstick. It should be between the up-per ("FULL") and lower ("LOW") range.
HTB169
HTB169A
Diesel engine
Diesel engine
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G350A01A-GAT ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION Function of Engine Oil Engine oil has the primary function of lubricating and cooling the inside of the engine. Engine oil consumption It is normal that an engine should consume some engine oil while nor-
mal driving. The cause of oil consump-tion in a normal engine are as follows; o Engine oil is used to lubricate pis-
tons, piston rings and cylinders.A thin film of oil is left on the cylinderwall when a piston moves down- wards in the cylinder. High negative pressure generated during engineoperation sucks some of the oil into the combustion chamber. This oil with some oil of the cylinderwall is burned by the high tempera-
ture combustion gases during the combustion process.
o The engine oil consumption is strongly effected by the viscosityand quality of oil, engine rpm anddriving condition etc. The engine oil is more consumed under severe driving conditions such as highspeeds and frequent acceleration and deceleration than normal driv- ing condition. G040A04A-AAT CHANGING THE OIL AND FIL-
TER (Gasoline Engine/ DieselEngine : Left hand drivetype(Except E.C), Right hand drive type)
Oil filler cap
1.3L F040A01TB
HTB222
Oil filterDrain plug
Oil filler cap
Drain plug Oil filter
1.1L
If the oil level is close to or below the "L" mark, add oil until it reaches the "F" mark. To add oil:
1. Remove the oil filler cap by turning it
counterclockwise.
2. Add oil, then check the level again. Do not overfill.
3. Replace the cap by turning it clock- wise.
The distance between the "F" and "L" marks is equal to about 1 liter(Gasoline Engine)/1.2 liter(Diesel Engine) of oil.
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G040B03FC-GAT CHANGING THE OIL AND FILTER
(Diesel Engine: Left hand drivetype (E.C only)) The engine oil and filter should be changed at those intervals specified in the maintenance schedule in Section 5. If the car is being driven in severeconditions, more frequent oil and filter changes are required. The procedure for changing the oil and filter is as follows: 1. Park the car on level ground and set
the parking brake. Start the engine and let it warm up until the needle onthe coolant temperature gauge moves above the lowest mark. Turn the engine off and place the gearselector lever in "P" (automatic) or reverse gear (manual transaxle).
2. Open the hood and remove the en- gine oil filler cap.
3. Slide underneath the car and loosen
the oil pan drain plug by turning it counterclockwise oil pan with a wrench of the proper size. Be sure that a drain pan is in position tocatch the oil as it drains out, then remove the drain plug.
7. Refill the crankcase with the recom-
mended engine oil. Refer to the specification in chapter 9 for engineoil capacity.
8. Start the engine and check to be
sure no oil is leaking from the drainplug or oil filter.
9. Shut off the engine and recheck the
oil level.
NOTE: Always dispose of used engine oil in an environmentally acceptablemanner. It is suggested that it be placed in a sealed container and taken to a service station for recla-mation. Do not pour the oil on the ground or put it into the household trash.
WARNING:
Used motor oil may cause irritationor cancer of the skin if left in con-tact with the skin for prolonged periods of time. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warmwater as soon as possible after han- dling used oil.
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Engine oil drain plug Oil filter
KCHB01A
WARNING:
Be very careful when draining the engine oil as it may be hot enough to burn you!!
4. When the oil has stopped draining, replace the drain plug using a new washer and retighten by turning it clockwise. Oil pan drain plug tightening torque: 3.5 ~ 4.5 kgf.m
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5. Loosen the oil filter drain plug by
turning it counterclockwise with a wrench of the proper size and drain out some oil in the oil filter. Be sure that a drain pan is in position tocatch the oil.
6. Loosen the oil filter upper cap with a
proper tool from the lower case untilan O-ring is seen. Then, drain the oil completely.
7. Pull out the oil filter upper cap with element from the lower case.Using a clean cloth, remove any dirt or oil accumulated around the lowercase.
8. Install a new copper washer of the
oil filter drain plug by the side oflower case and retighten by turning it clockwise. Tightening torque : 0.8 ~ 1.0 kgf.m
9. After mounting a new oil filter ele- ment and new O-ring to upper cap,install the upper cap to lower case and retighten by turning it clock-wise. Do not over-tighten. Tightening torque : 2.3 ~ 2.5 kgf.m
10.Refill the crankcase with the rec- ommended engine oil. Refer to the specification in chapter 9 for engine oil capacity.
11.Start the engine and check to be sure no oil is leaking from the drainplug or oil filter.
12.Shut off the engine and recheck the oil level.
NOTE: It is recommended that the engine oil and filter should be changed by an authorized Hyundai dealer.
G040B01FC
Oil filter drain plug O-ring
Oil filter element
Washer
Upper cap
Lower case NOTE: Always dispose of used engine oil in an environmentally acceptable manner. It is suggested that it beplaced in a sealed container and taken to a service station for maybe reclaimation. Do not pour the oil onthe ground or put it into the house- hold trash.
WARNING:
Used motor oil may cause irritation or cancer of the skin if left in con- tact with the skin for prolonged periods of time. Wash your handsthoroughly with soap and warm water as soon as possible after han- dling used oil.
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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%