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G050B01A-AAT
Recommended Engine Coolant
Use a high quality ethylene-glycol coolant in a
50/50 mix with water. The engine coolant should
be compatible with aluminum engine parts.
Additional corrosion inhibitors or additives should
not be used. The cooling system must be
maintained with the correct concentration and
type of engine coolant to prevent freezing and
corrosion. Never allow the concentration of
antifreeze to exceed the 60% level or go below
the 35% level, or damage to the cooling system
may result. For proper concentration when
adding or replacing the engine coolant, refer to
the following table.
Ambient
temperature
°F (°C)
5 (-15)
-13 (-25)
-31 (-35)
-49 (-45)
65%
60%
50%
40% 35%
40%
50%
60%Water Antifreeze
solution Engine Coolant concentration
G050C01A-AAT
To Check the Coolant Level
The coolant level can be seen on the side of the
plastic coolant reservoir. The level of the cool-
ant should be between the "L" and "F" lines on
the reservoir when the engine is cool. If the level
is below the "L" mark, add engine coolant to
bring it up between "L" and "F". If the level is low,
inspect for coolant leaks and recheck the fluid
level frequently. If the level drops again, visit
your Hyundai dealer for an inspection and
diagnosis of the reason.
G050C01OG050D02A-AAT
To Change the Engine Coolant
The engine coolant should be changed at those
intervals specified in the vehicle maintenance
schedule in Section 5.
CAUTION:Engine coolant can damage the finish of
your car. If you spill engine coolant on the
car, wash it off thoroughly with clean water.
1 . Park the car on level ground, set the park-
ing brake and remove the radiator cap when
cool.
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2 . Turn the radiator cap counterclockwise with-
out pressing down on it, until it stops. This
relieves any pressure remaining in the cool-
ing system. And remove the radiator cap by
pushing down and turning counterclock-
wise.

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G060B02O-AAT
Replacing the Spark Plugs
The spark plugs should be changed at the
intervals specified in the vehicle maintenance
schedule in Section 5 or whenever engine
performance indicates they should be changed.
Symptoms that suggest poor spark plug perfor-
mance include engine misfiring under load, loss
of fuel economy, poor acceleration, etc. When
spark plugs are replaced, always use spark
plugs recommended by Hyundai. The use of
other spark plugs can result in loss of perfor-
mance, radio interference or engine damage.
NOTE:o When replacing the spark plug, genuine
Hyundai replacement parts are recom-
mended.
o It is recommended that the spark plug
should be changed by an authorized
Hyundai dealer. (2.7 L, 3.5 L)
Recommended Spark Plugs:
Type
RN10PYP4 (CHAMPION)
PGR5C-11 (NGK)
RC10PYPB4 (CHAMPION)
PFR5N-11 (NGK)Remark
2.4 L
2.7 L / 3.5 L
!
G060C0IO-AAT
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. This helps avoid getting the wires
mixed up.
1. Remove the center cover (2.4 L) on the
engine rocker cover.
2 . Using a clean cloth, remove any dirt that has
accumulated around the base of the spark
plug so it cannot fall into the cylinder when the
spark plug is removed.
3 . To remove the spark plug cable, pull straight
up on the insulated connector, not the cable.
Pulling on the cable may damage the carbon
core conductor.
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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 could burn yourself
on the insulated connector, 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 ce-
ramic insulator.
5. To remove the old spark plug, turn the
wrench handle in a counterclockwise direc-
tion.
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14CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE
FLUID (AUTOMATIC)
G110A01E-AAT
Transaxle fluid in the automatic transaxle should
be checked at those intervals specified in the
vehicle maintenance schedule in Section 5.
NOTE:Automatic transaxle fluid is basically red
color. As driving distance increases, the
fluid color turns darkish red gradually. It is
a normal condition and you should not
judge the need to replace based upon the
changing color.
You must replace the automatic transaxle
fluid in accordance with intervals specified
in the vehicle maintenance schedule in
section 5.
!
G100B02A-AAT
To Check the Manual Transaxle Fluid
LevelWARNING:
It is always better to check the transaxle oil
level when the engine is cool or cold. If the
engine is hot, you should exercise great
caution to avoid burning yourself on hot
engine or exhaust parts.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 counterclock-
wise and remove it with your fingers.
2 . Use your finger or suitable tool to feel inside
the hole. The oil level should be at its bottom
edge. If it is not, check for leaks before
adding oil. To refill the transaxle or bring the
oil level up,add oil slowly until it reaches the
proper level. Do not overfill.
3 . Replace the plug and washer, screw it in with
your fingers and then tighten securely with
the wrench.
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G270A01O
6. Turn the plastic cover counterclockwise
and remove it.
5. Disconnect the power cord from the bulb
base in the back of the headlight.
HSM328
HSM329
7. Disconnect the connector from the bulb
base in the back of the headlight.
HSM330
8 . Push the bulb spring to remove the headlight
bulb.

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Rear Combination Light1 . Open the tail gate.
2. Remove the mounting screws as shown
with a phillips screwdriver.
HSM352
(1) (2)(3)
(4)
HSM423
3 . To replace the rear combination light (stop/
tail light, turn signal light, back-up light, side
mark light), take it out from the bulb holder by
turning it counterclockwise.
(1) Stop/Tail light
(2) Turn signal light
(3) Back-up light
(4) Side mark light
4 . Install the new bulb.
G270C01O-AAT
Luggage Compartment Light
1 . Open the tail gate.
2. Remove the cover with a flat-head screw-
driver.
HSM341
(1) (2)
(3)
(4)

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G200E01O-AAT
Inner Panel
G200E01O-A
PROTECTED COMPONENTS
Cigarette lighter & Power outlet
Audio, Power outside mirror
Digital clock, Rear power outlet
Cruise control
Head lamp relay
Seat warmer
Rear wiper motor control
Rear window defogger, Power outside mirror
A/C control, Sunroof controller, Electrical chrome mirror
(Not used)
Room lamp, Door warning switch, Door lamp, Manual A/C control, Homelink controller
Digatal clock, ETACM, Audio, Siren
AMP speakers
Stop lamp, Data link connector, Multipurpose check connector
Hazard lamp
Power seat, Rear wiper motor control
Sunroof controller
Defogger relay
Instrument cluster, Pre-excitation resistor, ETACM, Auto light sensor,
DRL control module, Generator
SRS control module
ECM (V6 2.7L), PCM (I4 with A/T), ECM (I4 with M/T)
Instrument cluster (Air bag IND)
ABS control module, G-Sensor, Air bledding connector, 4WD control module
Turn signal lamp
Back-up lamps, TCM, Vehicle speed secsor, ETS control module, Ignition failure sensor
Door lock/unlock relay, Key lock/unlock relay
Tail & parking lamp (LH), Turn signal lamp, License lamp
Tail & parking lamp (RH), Fog lamp relay, Switch illumination
ETS control module (V6 3.5L), Fail safety relay
Radiator fan relay, Condenser fan relay
Front wiper motor, Wiper relay, Washer motorFUSE
RATING
20A
10A
15A
10A
10A
25A
10A
10A
10A
10A
10A
15A
20A
10A
10A
25A
20A
30A
10A
15A
10A
10A
10A
10A
10A
20A
10A
10A
15A
10A
20A FUSE
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
F11
F12
F13
F14
F15
F16
F17
F18
F19
F20
F21
F22
F23
F24
F25
F26
F27
F28
F29
F30
F31

10INDEX
2
A
Air bag ...............................................................................................1-31
Air Cleaner Filter ...............................................................................6-12
Air Conditioning
Care..............................................................................................6-18
Operation............................................................................ 1-85, 6-18
Switch...........................................................................................1-84
Antenna ..........................................................................................1-123
Ashtray..............................................................................................1-55
Audio System
Cassete tape player operation (D-285) ...................................1-106
Compact disc player operation (H260) .......................................1-99
Compact disc player operation (D-285) ...................................1-110
Compact disc player operation (D-295) ...................................1-116
Stereo radio operation (H260) .....................................................1-96
Stereo radio operation (D-285) ................................................1-103
Stereo radio operation (D-295) ................................................1-113
B
Battery..................................................................................... 2-23, 6-22
Brake
Anti-lock brake system ................................................................2-15
Brake traction control system (BTCS) ........................................2-15
Checking the brakes ....................................................................6-16
Fluid ..............................................................................................6-16
Pedal clearance ...........................................................................6-20
Pedal free-play .............................................................................6-19
Practices......................................................................................2-21
Breaking-In your New Hyundai .......................................................... 1-3C
Calendar ............................................................................................1-53
Care of Cassette Tapes ................................................................1-121
Care of Disc ...................................................................................1-121
Cargo Security Screen .....................................................................1-69
Catalytic Converter............................................................................. 7-3
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock ......................................................... 1-7
Child Restraint System .....................................................................1-24
Installing a Child Restraint Seat with the
"Tether Anchorage" System .....................................................1-26
Securing the Child Restraint Seat with the "ISOFIX" System ....1-27
Cigarette Lighter ................................................................................1-54
Clock.................................................................................................1-53
Clutch
Checking fluid ...............................................................................6-17
Pedal free-play .............................................................................6-19
Combination Light
Auto light .......................................................................................1-50
Headlight flasher ..........................................................................1-49
Headlight switch ...........................................................................1-49
High-beam switch ........................................................................1-49
Lane change signal ......................................................................1-49
Parking light auto off .....................................................................1-49
Turn signal operation ...................................................................1-48
Consumer Information ........................................................................ 8-6
Cooling Fans .....................................................................................6-23