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YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
B255A01TB-GAT INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL * A detail explanations of these items will be found on page 1-44
SRS (Airbag) Service Reminder Indicator ABS Service Reminder Indicator Turn Signal Indicator Lights High Beam Indicator Light Oil Pressure Warning Light Parking Brake/Brake Level Warning Light Charging System Warning Light Tail Gate Open Warning LightDoor Ajar Warning Light and Chime
Low Fuel Level Warning Light Malfunction Indicator Light Seat Belt Reminder Light
O/D OFF Indicator (Automatic transaxle only)
Electric Power Steering System (EPS)Warning Light
Diesel Pre-heat Indicator Light (Diesel only)
Fuel Filter Warning Light (Diesel only)
Immobilizer Indicator
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 41
B260A02TB-GAT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND INDICATOR A Type (Without Tachometer)
1. Temperature Gauge
2. Tail Gate Open Warning Light
3. Door Ajar Warning Light
4. Overdrive off Indicator Light (Auto T/A only)
5. Immobilizer Warning Indicator Light (If installed)
6. Fuel Gauge
7. High Beam Indicator Light
8. Turn Signal Indicator Light HTB003B
9. SRS (Airbag) Warning Light (If installed)
10. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
(If installed)
11. ABS Warning Light (If installed)
12. Speedometer
13. Fuel Filter Warning Light (Diesel only)
14. Diesel Pre-heat Indicator Light
(Diesel only) 15. Electric Power Steering Warning
Light (If installed)
16. Low Fuel Warning Light
17. Odometer/Trip Odometer
18. Seat Belt Warning Light
19. Charging System Warning Light
20. Oil Pressure Warning Light
21. Parking Brake/Brake Fluid Level Warning Light
22. Digital Clock
23. Trip Odometer Reset Switch
24. Clock Reset Switch
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1- 42 FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
B260B02TB-GAT B Type (Without Trip Computer)
1. Electric Power Steering Warning Light (If installed)
2. Tail Gate Open Warning Light
3. Door Ajar Warning Light
4. Tachometer
5. Immobilizer Warning Indicator Light (If installed)
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 (If installed)
23. SRS (Airbag) Warning Light
(If installed)
24. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) (If installed)
25. Seat Belt Warning Light
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 43
B260C02TB-GAT C Type (With Trip Computer)
1. Electric Power Steering Warning Light (If installed)
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
10. Charging System Warning Light HTB002B
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 (If installed)
15. High Beam Indicator Light
16. Low Fuel Warning Light
17. Trip Computer (If installed)
18. Odometer/Trip Odometer 19. Fuel Gauge
20. Trip Computer mode Convert Switch
21. Digital Clock
22. Clock Reset Switch
23. ABS Warning Light (If installed)
24. SRS (Airbag) Warning Light
(If installed)
25. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
(If installed)
26. Seat Belt Warning Light
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 47
B260S01B-GAT
Diesel Pre-heat Indicator Light-Amber(Diesel Engine)
The indicator light illuminates amber when the ignition switch is placed at the "ON" position. The engine can bestarted after the pre-heat indicator light goes off. The illuminating time varies with the water temperature, air tem-perature and battery condition. NOTE: If the engine were not started 10 seconds after the preheating is com-pleted, turn the ignition key once more to the "LOCK" position, and then to the "ON" position, in orderto preheat again.
B260T01TB-GAT
Electric Power SteeringSystem (EPS)Warning Light(If installed)
This indicator light comes on about 4 seconds after the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position or after the engineis started, it will go out. This light also comes on when the EPS has some troubles. If it comes on whiledriving, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Hyundai Dealer. B260E01HP-GAT
Seat Belt Warning Light
The seat belt warning light blinks forabout 6 seconds when the ignition key is turned from the "OFF" position to"ON" or "START".
CAUTION:
When you move the electric power steering back-end and forth-end continuously in stop position, steer- ing wheel plays heavily to operateanti-overload system. It is normal condition. It returns to be normal getting time.!
B260U01TB-GAT Immobilizer Indicator Light (If installed)
This indicator light comes on for some seconds after the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position. At this time, youcan start the engine. The light goes out after the engine is running. In case this light goes out before you start the en-gine, you must turn to the "LOCK" position and restart the engine. In case this light blinks for five seconds whenthe ignition key is turned to "ON" posi- tion, this indicates that the immobilizer system is out of order. At this time,refer to the explanation of the Limp home procedure(See page 1-6) or con- sult to the Hyundai dealer.
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5- 6 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL MAINTENANCE COOLING SYSTEMCOOLANTMANUAL TRANSAXLE OILAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEFLUIDBRAKE HOSES AND LINESBRAKE FLUIDREAR BRAKE DRUMS/LININGS, PARKING BRAKEBRAKE PADS, CALIPERS AND ROTORSEXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLERSUSPENSION MOUNTING BOLTSSTEERING GEAR BOX, LINKAGE & BOOTS/LOWER ARM BALL JOINTPOWER STEERING PUMP, BELT AND HOSESDRIVE SHAFTS AND BOOTSAIR CONDITIONING REFRIGERANTAIR CONDITIONER FILTER (FOR EVAPORATOR AND BLOWER UNIT)
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Note : (2) FOR THE FIRST TIME, REPLACE THE COOLANT 100,000 KM OR 60 MONTHS. AFTER THAT, REPLACE IT EVERY 45,000 KM OR 24 MONTHS.
(3) FOR EVERY 12 MONTHS OR 20,000 KM, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST : "R"
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5- 10 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
F070L01A-AAT
o Suspension Mounting Bolts
Check the suspension connections
for looseness or damage. Retighten to the specified torque. F070M01A-AAT
o Steering Gear Box, Linkage &
Boots/Lower arm Ball Joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine
off, check for excessive free-play inthe steering wheel. Check the linkage for bends or damage. Check the dust boots and ball joints for deterioration,cracks, or damage. Replace any dam- aged parts.
F070N01A-AAT
o Power Steering Pump, Belt and
Hoses
Check the power steering pump and
hoses for leakage and damage. Re- place any damaged or leaking parts immediately. Inspect the power steer- ing belt for evidence of cuts, cracks,excessive wear, oiliness and proper tension. Replace or adjust it if neces- sary.
F070J01A-AAT
o Brake Pads, Calipers and
Rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear,
discs for run out and wear, and cali-pers for fluid leakage.
F070K01A-AAT
o Exhaust Pipe and Muffler
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes,
muffler and hangers for cracks, dete-rioration, or damage. Start the engineand listen carefully for any exhaust gas leakage. Tighten connections or replace parts as necessary.
F070F01A-AAT
o Brake Hoses and Lines Visually check for proper installation, chafing, cracks, deterioration and any leakage. Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts immediately. F070G02A-AAT
o Brake Fluid Check brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir. The level should be between "MIN" and "MAX" marks onthe side of the reservoir. Use only hydraulic brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4. F070H01A-AAT
o Rear Brake Drums/Linings
Parking Brake
Check the rear brake drums and lin- ings for scoring, burning, leaking fluid, broken parts, and excessive wear. Inspect the parking brake system in-cluding the parking brake lever and cables. For detailed service proce- dures, refer to the Shop Manual.
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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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