DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI 2- 15
C160C01A-AAT Use High Quality Ethylene Glycol Coolant Your Hyundai is delivered with high quality ethyl- ene glycol coolant in the cooling system. It is the only type of coolant that should be used because it helps prevent corrosion in the cooling system, lubricates the water pump and prevents freezing. Be sure to replace or replenish your coolant in accordance with the maintenance schedule in Section 5. Before winter, have your coolant test- ed to assure that its freezing point is sufficient for the temperatures anticipated during the winter. C160D01A-AAT Check Battery and Cables Winter puts additional burdens on the battery system. Visually inspect the battery and cables as described in Section 6. The level of charge in your battery can be checked by your Hyundai dealer or a service station. C160E01A-AAT Change to "Winter Weight" Oil if Necessary In some climates it is recommended that a lower viscosity "winter weight" oil be used during cold weather. See Section 9 for recommendations. If you aren’t sure what weight oil you should use, consult your Hyundai dealer.
o Remember, your Hyundai does not require
extended warm-up. As soon as the engine is running smoothly, you can drive away. In very cold weather, however, give your engine a slightly longer warm-up period.
o Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine. Lugging is driving too slowly in too high a gear result- ing in the engine bucking. If this happens, shift to a lower gear. Over-revving is racing the engine beyond its safe limit. This can be avoided by shifting at the recommended speeds.
o Use your air conditioning sparingly. The air
conditioning system is operated by engine power so your fuel economy is reduced when you use it.
C160A01A-AAT WINTER DRIVING The more severe weather conditions of winter result in greater wear and other problems. To minimize the problems of winter driving, you should follow these suggestions:
C150A01A-AAT SMOOTH CORNERING Avoid braking or gear changing in corners, espe- cially when roads are wet. Ideally, corners should always be taken under gentle acceleration. If you follow these suggestions, tire wear will be held to a minimum. C160B01A-GAT Snowy or Icy Conditions To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may be necessary to use snow tires or to install tire chains on your tires. If snow tires are needed, it is necessary to select tires equivalent in size and type of the original equipment tires. Failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your car. Furthermore, speeding, rapid accel- eration, sudden brake applications, and sharp turns are potentially very hazardous practices. During deceleration, use engine braking to the fullest extent. Sudden brake applications on snowy or icy roads may cause skids to occur. You need to keep sufficient distance between the vehicle in operation in front and your vehicle. Also, apply the brake gently. It should be noted that installing tire chains on the tire will provide a greater driving force, but will not prevent side skids. NOTE: Tire chains are not legal in all provinces. Check province laws before fitting tire chains.
WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
3-2 tinue to apply water to the affected area with a sponge or cloth.
o The gas produced by the battery during the
jump-start operation is highly explosive. Do not smoke or allow a spark or an open flame in the vicinity.
o The battery being used to provide the jump
start must be 12-volt. If you cannot determine that it is a 12-volt battery, do not attempt to use it for the jump start.
o To jump start a car with a discharged battery,
follow this procedure exactly:
1. If the booster battery is installed in another vehicle, be sure the two vehicles are nottouching.
2. Turn off all unnecessary lights and acces-
sories in both vehicles.
3. Attach the clamps of the jumper cable in the
exact location shown in the illustration. First, attach one clamp of the jumper cable to the positive (+) post or cable of the discharged battery. Then attach the other end of the same cable to the positive (+) post or cable of the booster battery. Next, using the other cable, attach one clamp to the negative (-) post or cable of the booster battery. Then attach the other end of that cable to a solid metal part of the engine away from the battery. Do not connect the cable to any moving part. 4. Start the engine in the car with the booster
battery and let it run for a few minutes. Thiswill help to assure that the booster battery is fully charged. During the jumping operation, run the engine in this vehicle at about 2000 rpm.
5. Start the engine in the car with the discharged
battery using the normal starting procedure. After the engine starts, leave the jumper cables connected and let the engine run at fast idle or about 2000 rpm for several min- utes.
6. Carefully remove the jumper cables in the
reverse order of attachment.
If you do not know why your battery became discharged (because the lights were left on, etc.), have the charging system checked by your Hyundai dealer. D030A02HP-AAT IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS If your temperature gauge indicates overheating, you experience a loss of power, or hear loud pinging or knocking, the engine is probably too hot. If this happens to you, you should:
1. Pull off the road and stop as soon as it is safe
to do so.
2. Place the gear selector lever in "P" (auto- matic), or neutral (manual transmission) and set the parking brake. If the air conditioning is on, turn it off.
3. If engine coolant is running out under the car or steam is coming out from under the hood, stop the engine. Do not open the hood until the engine coolant has stopped running or the steaming has stopped. If there is no visible loss of coolant and no steam, leave the engine running and check to be sure the engine cooling fan is operating. If the fan is not running, turn the engine off.
4. Check to see if the water pump drive belt is
missing. If it is not missing, check to see that it is tight. If the drive belt seems to be satis- factory, check for engine coolant leaking from the radiator, hoses or under the car. (If the air conditioning had been in use, it is normal for cold water to be draining from it when you stop).
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 5-5
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE COOLING SYSTEM COOLANT MANUAL TRANSMISSION OIL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONFLUID AND FILTER BRAKE HOSES AND LINES BRAKE FLUIDREAR BRAKE DRUMS/LININGS, PARKING BRAKE BRAKE PADS, CALIPERS AND ROTORS EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLERSUSPENSION MOUNTING BOLTS STEERING GEAR BOX, LINKAGE & BOOTS/ LOWER ARM BALL JOINT, UPPER ARM BALL JOINTPOWER STEERING PUMP AND HOSES DRIVE SHAFTS AND BOOTS AIR CONDITIONING REFRIGERANTTRANSFER CASE OIL *1 AXLE GEAR OIL *1 PROPELLAR SHAFT CLEAN, BOLT RETIGHTENAIR CONDITIONER FILTER (For Evaporator and Blower Unit)
1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9
10 11 12 13 1415 16 1718
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R : Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary
Note : (1) FOR EVERY 24 MONTHS OR 45,000 KM, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST : "R"
(2) FOR EVERY 12 MONTHS OR 20,000 KM, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST : "R"
*1. Transfer Case Oil and Axle Gear Oil should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water.
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45 36 60 4875 60
90 72105
84 120
96KILOMETERS X 1000 MONTHS
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European Community Only Except European Community
See Note (1)Gasoline Engine Diesel Engine
See Note (2)
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 5-9
F070N01A-AAT
o Power Steering Pump, Belt and
Hoses
Check the power steering pump and hoses for
leakage and damage. Replace any damaged or leaking parts immediately. Inspect the powersteering belt for evidence of cuts, cracks, ex-cessive wear, oiliness and proper tension. Re-place or adjust it if necessary.
F070P01A-AAT
o Driveshafts and Boots Check the drive shafts, boots and clamps for
cracks, deterioration, or damage. Replace anydamaged parts and, if necessary, repack thegrease.
F070Q01A-AAT
o Air Conditioning Refrigerant Check the air conditioning lines and connec-
tions for leakage and damage. Check air condi-tioning performance according to the relevantshop manual if necessary. F070M01B-AAT
o Steering Gear Box, Linkage & Boots/
Lower Arm Ball Joint, Upper Arm Ball Joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine off, check
for excessive free-play in the steering wheel.
Check the linkage for bends or damage. Check
the dust boots and ball joints for deterioration, cracks, or damage. Replace any damaged parts.
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
6-4
G020A01A-AAT GENERAL CHECKS Engine Compartment The following should be checked regularly:
o Engine oil level and condition
o Transmission 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 components)
o Power steering fluid level
o Battery condition
o Air filter condition G020B01A-AAT Vehicle Exterior The following should be checked monthly:
o Overall appearance and condition
o Wheel condition and wheel nut torque
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) G020C01A-AAT Vehicle InteriorThe following should be checked each time when the vehicle is driven:
o Lights operation
o Windshield wiper operation
o Horn operation
o Defroster, heating 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 transmission operation, including clutch operation
o Automatic transmission operation, including "Park" mechanism operation
o Seat control condition and operation
o Seat belt condition and operation
o Sunvisor operation If you notice anything that does not operate correctly or appears to be functioning incorrect- ly, inspect it carefully and seek assistance from your Hyundai dealer if service is needed. G030A01A-AAT CHECKING THE ENGINE OILEngine oil is essential to the performance and service of the engine. It is suggested that you check the oil level at least once a week in normal use and more often if you are on a trip or driving in severe conditions. G030B03HP-GAT Recommended Oil 1. Gasoline Engine
(1) Select engine oil of the proper SAE viscosity
number according to the atmospheric tem- perature. Recommended viscosity is given in the fol- lowing illustration.
G030B01HP
NOTE: SAE 5W-20 is not recommended for sus- tained high speed vehicle operation.
Gasoline Engine
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE 6-15
Diesel (2.5 TCI)
G140D01HP-GAT
Checking the Compressor Drive Belt
G140A01A-AAT AIR CONDITIONING CARE Keeping the Condenser Clean The air conditioning condenser (and engine radiator) should be checked periodically for accumulation of dirt, dead insects, leaves, etc. These can interfere with maximum cooling effi- ciency. When removing such accumulations, brush or hose them away carefully to avoid bending the cooling fans.
G130B02A-AAT To Replace the FluidRecommended brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4 specification should be used. The reservoir cap must be fully tightened to avoid contamination from foreign matter or moisture. NOTE: Do not allow any other liquids to contami- nate the brake fluid. Seal damage will result. WARNING: Use caution when handling brake fluid. Itcan damage your vision if you get it in your eyes. It will also damage your vehicle’s paint if spilled on it and not removed immediately.
When the air conditioning is being used regular-
ly, the compressor drive belt tension should be checked at least once a month. To check the drive belt tension, press down on
the belt halfway between the engine crankshaftand compressor pulleys. Pressing with your finger, you should not be able to deflect this belt
G140D01HP-D
G140D02HP
Gasoline
Generator pulley Idler pulley Water pump pulley
COMP.pulley Auto tensionerCOMP. pulley
Crankshaft pulley Diesel (2.9 CRDi)
Crankshaft pulleyCOMP. pulleyCrankshaft pulley
Tension pulley
Tension pulley
G140B01A-AAT Checking the Air Conditioning Opera- tion
1. Start the engine and let it run at fast idle for
several minutes with the air conditioning set at the maximum cold setting.
2. If the air coming out of the in-dash vents is not cold, have the air conditioning systeminspected by your Hyundai dealer.
CAUTION:Running the air conditioning system forextended periods of time with a low refriger- ant level may damage the compressor. G140C01A-AAT LubricationTo lubricate the compressor and the seals in the system, the air conditioning should be run for at least 10 minutes each week. This is particularly important during cool weather when the air conditioning system is not otherwise in use.
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
6-20
G220B01A-AAT Checking Engine Cooling FanThe engine cooling fan should come on auto- matically if the engine coolant temperature is high. G220C01A-AAT Checking Condenser Cooling FanThe condenser cooling fan should come on automatically whenever the air conditioning is in operation. G230A03A-AAT POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
G230A01HP
Gasoline or Diesel (2.5 TCI)
o Charge batteries only in a well ventilated
area.
o Do not permit flames, sparks or smoking in the area.
o Keep children away from the area. G210B01A-AAT Checking the BatteryKeep the battery clean. Any evidence of corro- sion around the battery posts or terminals should be removed using a solution of household bak- ing soda and warm water. After the battery terminals are dry, cover them with a light coat- ing of grease. G220A01A-AAT CHECKING ELECTRIC COOLING FANS WARNING: The cooling fan is controlled by engine cool- ant temperature and may sometimes oper- ate even when the engine is not running. Use extreme caution when working near the blades of the cooling fan, so that you are not injured by a rotating fan blade. As the en- gine coolant temperature decreases the fan will automatically shut off. This is a normal condition.
G210A01A-AAT CHECKING THE BATTERYWARNING: Batteries can be dangerous! When working with batteries, carefully observe the follow- ing precautions to avoid serious injuries. The fluid in the battery contains a strong solu- tion of sulfuric acid, which is poisonous and highly corrosive. Be careful not to spill it on yourself or the car. If you do spill battery fluid on yourself, immediately do the following:
o If battery fluid is on your skin, flush the
affected areas with water for at least 15 minutes and then seek medical assistance.
o If battery fluid is in your eyes, rinse out your eyes with water and get medical assistanceas soon as possible. While you are being driven to get medical assistance, continue to rinse your eyes by using a sponge or soft cloth saturated with water.
o If you swallow battery fluid, drink a large quantity of water or milk followed by milk ofmagnesia, eat a raw egg or drink vegetable oil. Get medical assistance as soon as possible.
While batteries are being charged (either by a battery charger or by the vehicle’s alternator), they produce explosive gases. Always observe these warnings to prevent injuries from occur- ring:
INDEX 10-1
A
Air bag ...................................................................................
1-30 ~ 1-33
Air Cleaner Filter ............................................................................... 6-10
Air Conditioning Care .............................................................................................. 6-15
Filter ..................................................................................... 1-79, 6-16
Operation .............................................................................. 1-72, 6-15
Switch ............................................................................................ 1-72
Antenna ........................................................................................... 1-101
Ashtray .............................................................................................. 1-53
Audio Fault Code .............................................................................. 1-98
Automatic Heating and Cooling Control System ...................1-74 ~ 1-78
BBattery ...................................................................................... 2-14, 6-20
Bi-Level Heating ................................................................................ 1-70
Brake Anti-lock system .............................................................................. 2-8
Checking the brakes ..................................................................... 6-14
Fluid ............................................................................................... 6-14
Pedal clearance ............................................................................ 6-18
Pedal free-play .............................................................................. 6-17
Practices ....................................................................................... 2-13
Breaking-In your New Hyundai ........................................................... 1-2 C Care of Cassette
Tapes ................................................................... 1-99
Care of Disc ...................................................................................... 1-99
Cassette Tape Player Operation (H240) ............................... 1-85 ~ 1-86
Cassette Tape Player Operation (H280) ............................... 1-90 ~ 1-91
Catalytic Converter ............................................................................. 7-1
CD Auto changer (H280) ............................................. 1-60, 1-95 ~ 1-97
Child Restraint System .......................................................... 1-24 ~ 1-28
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock ......................................................... 1-7
Cigarette Lighter ................................................................................ 1-52
Clock ................................................................................................. 1-51
Clutch
Checking fluid ................................................................................ 6-14
Pedal free-play .............................................................................. 6-17
Combination Light
Headlight flasher ........................................................................... 1-49
Headlight switch ............................................................................ 1-49
High-beam switch .......................................................................... 1-49
Lane change signal ....................................................................... 1-48
Parking light auto cut .................................................................... 1-49
Turn signal operation .................................................................... 1-48
Compact Disc Player Operation (H280) ................................ 1-92 ~ 1-94
Cooling Fans ..................................................................................... 6-20
Corrosion protection Cleaning the interior ........................................................................ 4-3
Protecting your Hyundai from corrosion ................ ......................... 4-1
Washing and waxing ....................................................................... 4-2
Cruise Control ........................................................................ 1-65 ~ 1-67
10. INDEX
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