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G010B01HP-GAT DIESEL ENGINE COMPARTMENT (2.5 TCI) G010B02HP
1. Fuse and Relay box
2. Battery
3. Automatic Transmission fluid level dipstick (Vehicle with Automatic Transmission)
4. Engine oil filler cap 5. Engine oil level dipstick
6. Engine cover
7. Brake fluid reservoir
8. Clutch fluid reservoir (If installed)
9. Power steering fluid reservoir
10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
11. Air cleaner
12. Radiator cap
13. Fuel filter
14. Engine Coolant reservoir cap
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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.345 7 86
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G010C01HP-GAT DIESEL ENGINE COMPARTMENT (2.9 CRDi) G010C02HP
1. Fuse and Relay box
2. Battery
3. Engine oil level dipstick
4. Engine cover 5. Engine oil filler cap
6. Brake fluid reservoir
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
8. Air cleaner
9. Radiator cap10. Automatic Transmission fluid level dipstick
(Vehicle with Automatic Transmission)
11. Fuel filter
12. Power steering fluid reservoir
13. Engine Coolant reservoir cap
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CAUTION: When inspecting or servicing the
engine, you should handle toolsand other heavy objects carefully so that the plastic cover of the engine is not damaged.
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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.
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NOTE: SAE 5W-20 is not recommended for sus- tained high speed vehicle operation.
Gasoline Engine
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G160A01A-GAT CHECKING CLUTCH PEDAL FREE-PLAY With the engine off, press lightly on the clutch pedal until you feel a change in resistance. This is the clutch pedal freeplay. The freeplay should be within the limits specified in the illustration. If it is not, have it inspected by your Hyundai dealer and adjusted or repaired if necessary.
SSA6160A
6 ~ 13 mm (0.24 ~ 0.51 in.)
G170A01A-GAT CHECKING BRAKE PEDAL FREE-PLAY With the engine off, press down on the brake pedal several times to reduce the vacuum in the brake booster. Then, using your hand, press down slowly on the brake pedal until you feel a change in resistance. This is the brake pedal freeplay. The freeplay should be within the limits speci- fied in the illustration. If it is not, have it inspect- ed by your Hyundai dealer and adjusted or repaired if necessary.
SSA6170A
3 ~ 8 mm (0.12 ~ 0.31 in.)
G150A01A-GAT CHECKING STEERING WHEEL FREEPLAY To check the steering wheel freeplay, stop the car with the wheels pointed straight ahead and gently move the steering wheel back and forth. Use very light finger pressure and be sensitive to changes in resistance that mark the limits of the freeplay. If the freeplay is greater than specified, have it inspected by your Hyundai dealer and adjusted or repaired if necessary.
G150A01HP
Maximum
30 mm (1.18 in)
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G200A01A-AAT CHECKING AND REPLACING FUSES Replacing a Fusible Link A fusible link will melt if the electrical circuits from the battery are ever overloaded, thus pre- venting damage to the entire wiring harness. (This could be caused by a short in the system drawing too much current.) If this ever happens, have a Hyundai dealer determine the cause, repair the system and replace the fusible link. The fusible links are located in a relay box for easy inspection.
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Bad
Good
Belt routing should also be checked to be sure there is no interference between the belts and other parts of the engine. After a belt is re- placed, the new belt should be adjusted again after two or three weeks to eliminate slack resulting from initial stretching after use.
G190A01A-GAT CHECKING DRIVE BELTS Drive belts should be checked periodically for proper tension and adjusted if necessary. At the same time, belts should be examined for cracks, wear, fraying or other evidence of deterioration and replaced if necessary. Diesel (2.5 TCI)
G190D01HP
G190D02HP
Gasoline
Generator pulley
Idler pulley Water pump pulley
COMP.pulley Autotensioner
Crankshaft pulley
Diesel (2.9 CRDi)
Crankshaft pulleyCOMP. pulley
Generator pulley Power steering pulley
Idler pulley Tension pulley
COMP. pulley
Power steering pulley
Water pump pulley Tension pulley Power steering pulley
Crankshaft pulleyTension pulleyGenerator pulley
Tension pulley
Tension pulley
G180A01A-GAT CHECKING BRAKE PEDAL CLEARANCE You need a helper to check the brake pedal clearance. With the engine running, have your helper press down on the brake pedal several times and then hold it down with a force of about 490N (50 kg, 110 lbs). The brake pedal clear- ance is the distance from the top surface of the brake pedal to the asphalt sheeting under the floor mat. If the brake pedal clearance is not within the limits specified in the illustration, have it inspected by your Hyundai dealer and adjust- ed or repaired if necessary.
SSA6180A
71 mm (2.80 in.)
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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:
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G350A01HP-GAT BLEEDING THE FUEL SYSTEM
(FOR DIESEL ENGINE (2.5 TCI))
E090A01HP
The fuel system should be bled to remove air as described in the illustration if the fuel supply is exhausted during travel, when the fuel filter is replaced, or if the vehicle is not used for a long time.
G240A01A-AAT POWER STEERING HOSESIt is suggested that you check the power steer- ing hose connections for fluid leakage at regular intervals. The power steering hoses should be replaced if there is severe surface cracking, pulling, scuffing or worn spots. Deterioration of the hose could cause premature failure.
NOTE: Do not start the engine when the powersteering oil reservoir is empty.
2. Pump the hand pump until there are no more
bubbles in the fuel coming out of the air plug. When doing this, place a cloth around the air plug to prevent the escaping fuel from spew- ing about.
3. Tighten the air bleed bolt when there are no more bubbles in the fuel.
4. Continue pumping until the hand pump be- comes stiff.
5. Finally, check to be sure that there is no leakage of fuel.If in doubt, consult your nearest authorizedHYUNDAI dealer.
WARNING:
(1) Do not smoke or have any other open flame near the vehicle while bleeding the fuel system.
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1. Loosen the air bleed bolt at the top of the fuel
filter with a flat-bladed screwdriver or equiva- lent.
The power steering fluid level should be checked daily. To check the power steering fluid level, be surethe ignition is "OFF", then check to make cer- tain that the power steering fluid level is be- tween the "MAX" and "MIN" level markings on the fluid reservoir. NOTE: Grinding noise from the power steering pump may be heard immediately after the engine is started in extremely cold condi- tions (below - 20°C). If the noise stops dur- ing warm up, there is no abnormal function in the system. If is due to a power steering fluid characteristic in extremely cold condi- tions. Recommended Fluid Use PSF-3 type fluid.
G230A02HP
Diesel (2.9 CRDi)
CONSUMER INFORMATION 8-3
I070A01A-AAT TIRE BALANCINGA tire that is out of balance may affect handling and tire wear. The tires on your Hyundai were balanced before the car was delivered but may need balancing again during the years you own the car. Whenever a tire is dismounted for repair, it should be rebalanced before being reinstalledon the car.
I100A01HP-AAT SPARE TIRE AND TOOLS Your Hyundai is delivered with the following: Spare tire and wheel WrenchJackJack handle (Spare Wheel Rod)
I080A01A-AAT TIRE TRACTIONTire traction can be reduced if you drive on worn tires, tires that are improperly inflated or on slippery road surfaces. Tires should be re- placed when tread wear indicators appear. To reduce the possibility of losing control, slow down whenever there is rain, snow or ice on the road. I090A01Y-GAT
WHEN TO REPLACE TIRES
The original tires on your car have tread wearindicators. The tread wear indicators appear when the tread depth is 1.6 mm (0.06 in.). The tire should be replaced when these appear as asolid bar across two or more grooves of the tread. Always replace your tires with those of the recommended size. If you change wheels, the new wheel's rim width and offset must meet Hyundai specifications. WARNING:
o Driving on worn-out tires is dangerous! Worn-out tires can cause loss of braking effectiveness, steering control and trac- tion. When replacing tires, never mix ra- dial and bias-ply tires on the same car. If
you replace radial tires with bias-ply tires, they must be installed in sets of four.
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Wear indicator
1.6 mm (0.06 in.)
HGK248o Using tires and wheels of other than the
recommended sizes may cause unusual handling characteristics that may cause death, serious injury, or property dam- age.