
DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI 2- 15
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WINTER MOTORING The onset of winter conditions subject motor
vehicles to greater operating demands. There- fore, the following suggestions will assist inmaintaining peak performance and reliabilityduring these periods:
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DRIVING FOR ECONOMY
You can save fuel and get more miles from your
car if you follow these suggestions:
o Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a moderate rate. Don't make "jack-rabbit" starts or full- throttle shifts and maintain a steady cruisingspeed. Don't race between stoplights. Try toadjust your speed to that of the other trafficso you don't have to change speeds unnec-essarily. Avoid heavy traffic whenever pos-sible. Always maintain a safe distance fromother vehicles so you can avoid unneces-sary braking. This also reduces brake wear.
o Drive at a moderate speed. The faster you drive, the more fuel your car uses. Driving ata moderate speed, especially on the high-way, is one of the most effective ways toreduce fuel consumption.
o Don't "ride" the brake or clutch pedal. This can increase fuel consumption and alsoincrease wear on these components. In ad-dition, driving with your foot resting on thebrake pedal may cause the brakes to over-heat, which reduces their effectiveness andmay lead to more serious consequences.
o Take care of your tyres. Keep them inflated to the recommended pressure. Incorrect in-flation, either too much or too little, results inunnecessary tyre wear. Check the tyre pres-sures at least once a month. o Be sure that the wheels are aligned correct-
ly. Improper alignment can result from hittingcurbs or driving too fast over irregular sur-faces. Poor alignment causes faster tyrewear and may also result in other problemsas well as greater fuel consumption.
o Keep your car in good condition. For better fuel economy and reduced maintenancecosts, maintain your car in accordance withthe maintenance schedule in Section 5. Ifyou drive your car in severe conditions,more frequent maintenance is required (seeSection 5 for details).
o Keep your car clean. For maximum service, your Hyundai should be kept clean and freeof corrosive materials. It is especially impor-tant that mud, dirt, ice, etc. not be allowed toaccumulate on the underside of the car. Thisextra weight can result in increased fuelconsumption and also contribute to corro-sion.
o Travel lightly. Don't carry unnecessary weight in your car. Weight reduces fuel economy.
o Don't let the engine idle longer than neces- sary. If you are waiting (and not in traffic),turn off your engine and restart only whenyou're ready to go.
o Remember, your Hyundai does not require extended warm-up. As soon as the engineis running smoothly, you can drive away. Invery cold weather, however, give your en-gine a slightly longer warm-up period. o Don't "labour" or "over-rev" the engine.
Labouring is driving too slowly in too high agear resulting in the vehicle kangarooing. Ifthis happens, shift to a lower gear. Over-revving is racing the engine beyond its safelimit. This can be avoided by shifting at therecommended speeds.
o Use your air conditioning sparingly. The air conditioning system is operated by enginepower so your fuel economy is reducedwhen you use it.
C150A01A-EAT SMOOTH CORNERINGAvoid braking or gear changing in corners, especially when roads are wet. Ideally, cornersshould always be taken under gentle accelera-tion. If you follow these suggestions, tyre wearwill be held to a minimum.

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 5-1
NOTE:
The inspection and testing of certain elec-
tronic fuel injection/engine management and automatic transmission control sys-tems require specialised electronic equip-ment specifically designed for Hyundai ve-hicles. The use of general purpose electri-cal test equipment may result in damage tothe control unit microprocessors.
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5. VEHICLE MAINTE-
NANCE REQUIRE- MENTS
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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING REQUIREMENTS To ensure the continued reliability and safety
of the vehicle, certain routine maintenance operations are required at specific mileage ortime intervals.
It is the responsibility of the vehicle owner to
ensure that the maintenance schedules shownin both this Owner's Manual and the Warrantyand Service Passport are adhered to.
The new vehicle warranty may be invalidated
if the routine maintenance operations are notperformed in line with the recommendationsoutlined and the safety and durability of thevehicle adversely affected.
It is recommended that all maintenance op-
erations with the exception of the daily oper-ating checks are entrusted to a Hyundai dealerto ensure that the latest repair and mainte-nance procedures and specialized servicingtools are employed. In addition, the use ofgenuine Hyundai replacement parts will en-sure that the vehicle safety and performancewill not be compromised. DF020C1-E
Specified Scheduled Procedures The specified scheduled procedures are listed
in the maintenance charts beginning at page5-2. The operations specified must be per-formed at the time or mileage intervals shownirrespective of whether the mileage interval has been reached before the specified time interval.
Certain lubricants and components degrade
with both time and mileage (eg, engine oil andbrake fluid) and therefore it is not permissableto base the maintenance schedule upon mile-age alone. It is strongly recommended thatthe maintenance operations are performed bya Hyundai dealer because of the need forspecialized knowledge and tooling and to en-sure that no possibility of invalidating themanufacturers warranty exists.
The maintenance schedules relate to vehicles
operated under normal conditions, vehicleswhich are operated under adverse conditionswill require more frequent maintenance whichis described at page 5-5. DF020F1-E
SERVICE HISTORY
It is important that all scheduled maintenance
services are recorded in the warranty andservice passport to ensure that proof of main-tenance is available when warranty service isrequired.
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REGULAR SERVICING
In order to ensure continued reliability, safety and longevity, regular
maintenance performed at the intervals specified is essential. The maintenance intervals specified are based both on time elapsed andmileage covered since the previous maintenance service was per-formed. However, under severe operating conditions, certain scheduledoperations should be performed at shorter intervals. Regular maintenance should be entrusted to a Hyundai dealer who is
best able to provide the expertise required to ensure optimum opera-tional performance.
In addition the use of Hyundai replacement parts and service consumables
will ensure that the original build quality, operational performance andsafety are maintained.
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ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE (PETROL) ENGINE OIL & FILTER (API SG, SG/CD, SH OR SH/CD) DRIVE BELT (ALT, DAMPER, TENSIONER, IDLER) FUEL FILTER (MPI TYPE) FLUID LEAKS TIMING BELT VENTILATION HOSES AIR CLEANER FILTER SPARK PLUGS (PLATINUM COATED)
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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 5-7
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o Automatic transmission fluid and
filter
The fluid level should be in the "HOT" range of the dipstick, after engine and transmissionand filter are at normal operating temperature.Check the Automatic and filter Transmissionand filter Fluid level with the engine runningand the transmission and filter in neutral, withthe parking brake properly applied. Use MOBILDEXRON- when adding or changing fluid.
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o Brake hoses and lines Visually check for proper installation, chafing, cracks, deterioration and any leakage. Re-place any deteriorated or damaged parts im-mediately. F070G02A-AAT o Brake fluidCheck brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir. The level should be between "MIN"and "MAX" marks on the side of the reservoir.Use only hydraulic brake fluid conforming toDOT 3 or DOT 4. F070H01HP-AAT
o Rear brake drums, linings and pads
parking brake
Check the rear brake drums, linings and pads
for scoring, burning, leaking fluid, brokenparts, and excessive wear. Inspect the park-ing brake system including the parking brakelever and cables. For detailed service proce-dures, refer to the Shop Manual.
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o Brake pads, calipers and rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear, discs for
run out and wear, and calipers for fluid leak-age. F070K01A-AAT
o Exhaust pipe and muffler Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, muffler and hangers for cracks, deterioration, or dam-age. Start the engine and listen carefully forany exhaust gas leakage. Tighten connec-tions or replace parts as necessary. F070L01A-AAT
o Suspension mounting bolts Check the suspension connections for loose- ness or damage. Retighten to the specifiedtorque.
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o Air cleaner filter
A Genuine Hyundai air cleaner filter is recom-mended when filter is replaced. F060J01A-AAT
o Spark plugs (For Petrol Engine) Make sure to install new spark plugs of the
correct heat range.
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o Coolant The coolant should be changed at the intervals specified in the maintenance sched-ule. F070D01HP-AAT
o Manual transmission oil Inspect the manual transmission oil according to the maintenance schedule.
NOTE: If the oil level is low, check for possibleleaks before adding oil. Do not overfill.