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HTB171
G050C01A-GAT To Check the Coolant Level The coolant level can be seen on the side of the plastic coolant reservoir.The level of the coolant should be between the "LOW" and "FULL" lines on the reservoir when the engine iscold. If the level is below the "LOW" mark, add engine coolant to bring it up between "LOW" and "FULL". If thelevel is low, inspect for coolant leaks and recheck the fluid level frequently. If the level drops again, visit yourHyundai dealer for an inspection and diagnosis of the reason. G050D02A-AAT To Change the Coolant The coolant should be changed at those intervals specified in the vehiclemaintenance schedule in Section 5.
CAUTION:
Engine coolant can damage the fin-ish of your car. If you spill engine coolant on the car, wash it off thor- oughly with clean water.
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1. Park the car on level ground, set the parking brake and remove the ra- diator cap when cool.
2. Be sure your drain receptacle is in place. Open the drain cock on theradiator. Allow all the engine coolantto drain from the cooling system, then securely close the drain cock.
3. Check Section 9 for the capacity of
the cooling system in your car. Then,following the manufacturer's direc- tions on the engine coolant contain-er, add the appropriate quantity of coolant to the radiator. 4. Turn the radiator cap counterclock-
wise without pressing down on it, until it stops. This relieves any pres- sure remaining in the cooling sys- tem. And remove the radiator capby pushing down and turning coun- terclockwise. Now fill the radiator with clean dem-ineralized or distilled water. Con- tinue to add clean demineralized or distilled water in small quantitiesuntil the fluid level stays up in the radiator neck.

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WARNING:
It is recommended that the engine be cool or cold when changing the spark plugs. If the engine is hot, you couldburn yourself on the insulated con- nector, the spark plug or the engine itself.
4. When preparing to remove the old spark plug, guide the socket down over the spark plug, being careful not to damage the ceramic insulator.
5. To remove the spark plug, turn the
wrench handle in a counterclockwisedirection.
G060C01S-GAT Changing the Spark Plugs You will find it easier to change spark plugs if the engine is cold. Always change one spark plug at a time. Thishelps avoid getting the wires mixed up.
1. Remove the center cover on the
engine rocker cover. (1.6L only)
2. Using a clean cloth, remove any dirt that has accumulated around the spark plug so it cannot fall into thecylinder when the spark plug is re- moved.
3. To remove the spark plug cable, pull straight up on the insulated connec-tor, not the cable. Pulling on the cable may damage the carbon coreconductor. HTB174
HTB175
HTB176!
6. To install the new spark plug, guidethe socket down over the spark plug, being careful not to damage the ce-ramic insulator.
NOTE: Spark plugs should be tightened firmly. Over-tightening can damagethe threads in the aluminum cylinder head. Leaving them too loose can cause the spark plugs to get very hotand possibly result in damage to the engine.
7. Replace the cable by pushing the insulated connector directly down onto the electrode. Check to be sure it has snapped into place and can'tfall off.

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G100B02A-AAT To Check the Maunal Transaxle Fluid Level
G110A01A-AAT CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE FLUID (AUTOMATIC) Transaxle fluid in the automatic transaxle should be checked at those intervals specified in the vehicle main-tenance schedule in Section 5. G110B03A-AAT Recommended Fluid Your Hyundai automatic transaxle is specially designed to operate with DIA-
MOND ATF SP-III or SK ATF SP-III. Damage caused by a nonspecifiedfluid is not covered by your new vehicle limited warranty.G110C01TB-GAT Transaxle Fluid Capacity The fluid capacity of the automatic transaxle is 6.1 liters.
G100B01L
Park the car on level ground with the engine off.
1. Using a wrench of the correct size, loosen the oil filler plug by turning it counterclockwise and remove it with your fingers.
2. Use your finger or suitable tool to feel inside the hole. The oil levelshould be at its bottom edge. If it is not, check for leaks before addingoil. To refill the transaxle or bring the oil level up,add oil slowly until it reaches the proper level. Do notoverfill. 3. Replace the plug and washer, screw
it in with your fingers and then tightensecurely with the wrench.
WARNING:
The transaxle fluid level should bechecked when the engine is at nor-mal operating temperature. This means that the engine, radiator, exhaust system etc., are very hot.Exercise great care not to burn your- self during this procedure.
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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 conditioner 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 freepl ay ........................................................ 6-25
Practices ................................................................ 2-12
Breaking-In your New Hyundai ................................... 1-3
Bulbs Repl acement ................................................... 6-32
Bulbs wattage ........................................................... 6-37C
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) .......................... 1-115
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock ................................. 1-8
Child Restraint System............................................. 1-26
Cigarette Lighter ....................................................... 1-58
Clock ......................................................................... 1-58
Clutch
Pedal freepl ay ........................................................ 6-24
Combination Ligh
Headlight flasher .................................................... 1-54
Headlight swi tch ..................................................... 1-53
High-beam swi tch .................................................. 1-54
Lane change si gnal ................................................ 1-53
Turn signal oper ation............................................. 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

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Side airbag
sensor
WARNING:
o The side impact airbag is supple- mental to the driver's and the
passenger's three point seat belt
systems and is not a substitute for
them. Therefore your seat belts
must be worn at all times whilst
the vehicle is in motion. The
airbags deploy only in certain side
impact conditions severe enough
to cause significant injury to the
vehicle occupants. HTB072-D
o For best protection from the side
airbag system and to avoid being
injured is by the deploying side
impact airbag, both front seat oc-
cupants should sit in an upright
position with the seat belt prop-
erly fastened. The driver's hands
should be placed on the steering
wheel at the 9:00 and 3:00 o'clock
positions. The passenger's arms
and hands should be placed in
their laps.
o Do not use any accessory seat covers.
o Use of seat covers could reduce or
prevent the effectiveness of the
system.
o Do not install any accessories on
the side or near the side impact
airbag.
o Do not use excessive force on the
side of the seat.
o Do not place any objects over the airbag or between the airbag and
yourself.
B990B04Y-EAT
Side Impact Airbag
Your Hyundai is equipped with a side
impact airbag in each front seat. The
purpose of the airbag is to provide the
vehicle's driver and/or the front passen-
ger with additional protection than that
offered by the seat belt alone. The side
impact airbags are designed to deploy
only during certain side impact colli-
sions, depending on the crash severity,
angle, speed and point of impact. The
air bags are not designed to deploy in all
side impact situations.
B990B02Y-D
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND INDICATOR
A Type (Without Trip Computer)
1. Electric Power Steering Warning Light (Not all models)
2. Tail Gate Open Warning Light
3. Door Ajar Warning Light
4. Tachometer
5. Immobilizer Warning Indicator Light
6. Turn Signal Indicator Light
7. Temperature Gauge
8. High Beam Indicator Light
9. Speedometer HTB001B
10. Parking Brake/Brake Fluid Level Warning Light
11. Oil Pressure Warning Light
12. Charging System Warning Light
13. Overdrive off Indicator Light (Auto T/A only)
14. Fuel Filter Warning Light (Diesel only)
15. Diesel Pre-heat Indicator Light (Diesel only)
16. Digital Clock 17. Low Fuel Warning Light
18. Fuel Gauge
19. Odometer/Trip Odometer
20. Trip odometer Reset Switch
21. Clock Reset Switch
22. ABS Warning Light
23. SRS (Airbag) Warning Light
(Not all models)
24. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
25. Seat Belt Warning Light
1
2
4
53 6
7 8
9 1011
12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20 21
22
23 24
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B Type (With Trip Computer)
1. Electric Power Steering Warning
Light (Not all models)
2. Tail Gate Open Warning Light
3. Door Ajar Warning Light
4. Tachometer
5. Turn Signal Indicator Light
6. Temperature Gauge
7. Speedometer
8. Parking Brake/Brake Fluid Level
Warning Light
9. Oil Pressure Warning Light HTB002B
10. Charging System Warning Light
11. Overdrive Off Indcator Light (Auto T/A only)
12. Fuel Filter Warning Light (Diesel only)
13. Diesel Pre-heat Indicator Light
(Diesel only)
14. Immobilizer Warning Indicator Light
15. High Beam Indicator Light
16. Low Fuel Warning Light
17. Trip Computer (Not all models) 18. Odometer/Trip Odometer
19. Fuel Gauge
20. Trip Computer Mode Convert Switch
21. Clock Reset Switch
22. ABS Warning Light
23. SRS (Airbag) Warning Light
(Not all models)
24. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
25. Seat Belt Warning Light
12 3 4
5
5
6
78
910
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 23
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SB290A02-F
CIGAR LIGHTER
For the cigar lighter to work, the key
must be in the "ACC" or the "ON"
position.
To use the cigar lighter, push the lighter
all the way into its socket. When the
element is heated, the lighter will pop
out into the "ready" position.
Do not hold the cigar lighter at the
depressed position which may result in
damage to the vehicle wiring or an
electrical fire.
HTB097
B400A01TB-AAT
DIGITAL CLOCK HTB095
There is a digital clock control button
built-in right side of the speedometer.
Its functions are:
o Reset : Push the button for more than
1 second.
o Min/Hour Adjustment: Turn to "H"
for 0.5 second to advance the hour
indicated. Turn to "M" for 0.5 sec-
ond to advance the minute indi-
cated.
o Auto mode: Turn to the right or left
side for more than 1 second to ad-
vance fastly. CAUTION:
Don't turn the switch excessively to
prevent switch damage.
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B360A01Y-GAT
REAR FOG LIGHT SWITCH
To turn on the rear fog lights, push the
switch. They will come on when the
headlight switch is in the second posi-
tion and the key is in the "ON" position. HTB096
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