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5- 8 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
F060H01A-AAT
o Air Cleaner Filter A Genuine Hyundai air cleaner filter is
recommended when the filter is re- placed. F060J01A-AAT
o Spark Plugs Make sure to install new spark plugs of the correct heat range. F070C02A-AAT
o Coolant The coolant should be changed at the intervals specified in the mainte- nance schedule. F070D01A-AAT
o Manual Transaxle Oil
Inspect the manual transaxle oil ac-cording to the maintenance schedule.
NOTE: If the oil level is low, check forpossible leaks before adding oil. Do not overfill. F070E03A-AAT
o Automatic Transaxle Fluid
The fluid level should be in the "HOT" range of the dipstick, after the engine and transaxle are at normal operatingtemperature. Check the automatic transaxle fluid level with the engine running and the transaxle in neutral,with the parking brake properly ap- plied. Use HYUNDAI GENUINE ATF SP III, DIAMOND ATF SP III, SK ATFSP III or other brands approved by Hyundai Motor Co., when adding or changing fluid. 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 on the side of the reservoir. Use onlyhydraulic 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.
F070B01A-GAT
o Cooling System Check the cooling system part, such as radiator, coolant reservoir, hosesand connections for leakage and dam- age. Replace any damaged parts.
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6- 2 DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
1. Brake fluid reservoir
2. Brake booster
3. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
4. Power steering fluid reservoir 5. Engine oil filler cap
6. Engine oil level dipstick
7. Radiator cap
8. Auto transaxle fluid level dipstick
(Vehicle with Automatic Transaxle) 9. Air filter element
10.Coolant reservoir cap
11.Battery
12.Under hood junction boxG010C01L
12
34 56 7891011
G010C01L-AAT
ENGINE COMPARTMENT (3.5 V6)
12 CAUTION:
When inspecting or servicing the
engine, you should handle tools and other heavy objects carefully so that the plastic cover of the engine is not damaged.
!
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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE 6- 3
G010A02L-GAT
ENGINE COMPARTMENT (3.0 V6)
HXGS003
164
7891011 1213
1. Cruise control actuator (If installed)
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake booster
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Air filter element 6. Under hood junction box
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
8. Power steering fluid reservoir
9. Engine oil level dipstick
10.Radiator cap11.Automatic transaxle fluid level dip-
stick (Vehicle with Automatic Transaxle)
12.Coolant reservoir cap
13.Battery
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CAUTION:
When inspecting or servicing the engine, you should handle tools and other heavy objects carefullyso that the plastic cover of the engine is not damaged.!
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6- 4 DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Brake booster
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Clutch fluid reservoir
(Vehicle with Manual Transaxle) 5. Under hood junction box
6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
7. Power steering fluid reservoir
8. Engine oil level dipstick
9. Radiator cap
10.Auto transaxle fluid level dipstick
(Vehicle with Automatic Transaxle)
11.Filter element
12.Coolant reservoir cap
13.Battery HXGV625
G010B01L-GAT
ENGINE COMPARTMENT (2.5 V6)
53
678910 1112
124
13
CAUTION:
When inspecting or servicing the engine, you should handle tools and other heavy objects carefullyso that the plastic cover of the engine is not damaged.!
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6- 6 DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
G030C02A-AAT
To Check the Oil Level
Before checking the oil, warm up the
engine to the normal operating tem- perature and be sure your car is parked on level ground. Turn the en- gine off. HXG094JG030D01A-GAT
Adding Oil
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.
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G030A02O-GAT CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL Engine oil is essential to the perfor-
mance and service of the engine. It is suggested that you check the oil level at least once a week in normal useand more often if you are on a trip or driving in severe conditions.
Engine oil is essential to the perfor-
mance and service of the engine. It issuggested that you check the oil level at least once a week in normal useand more often if you are on a trip or driving in severe conditions.
The engine oil quality should meet
the following classification.
API SJ, SL or ABOVE, ILSAC GF-3 or ABOVE G030B01JM
NOTE:
o For good fuel economy, SAE 5W-20 (5W-30), ILSAC GF-3 en-gine oil is preferred regardlessof regional option and engine variation.
o If SAE 5W-20, ILSAC GF-3 en- gine oil is not available, second- ary recommended engine oil forcorresponding temperature range can be used. Wait five minutes, then remove the
dipstick, wipe it off, fully reinsert the dipstick and withdraw it again. Then note the highest level the oil has reached on the dipstick. It should bebetween the upper ("FULL") and lower ("LOW") range.