
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
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o Automatic Transmission Fluid and
Filter
The fluid level should be in the "HOT" range of the dipstick, after the engine and transmissionare at normal operating temperature. Check theautomatic transmission fluid level with the en-gine running and the transmission in neutral,with the parking brake properly applied. UseMOBIL DEXRON- II when adding or changing
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o Brake Hoses and Lines Visually check for proper installation, chafing, cracks, deterioration and any leakage. Replaceany deteriorated or damaged parts immediate-ly. F070G02A-AAT
o Brake Fluid Check brake fluid level in the brake fluid reser- voir. The level should be between "MIN" and"MAX" marks on the side of the reservoir. Useonly hydraulic brake fluid conforming to DOT 3or DOT 4. F070H01HP-GAT
o Rear Brake Drums/ Linings/Pads,
Parking Brake
Check the rear brake drums, linings and pads for scoring, burning, leaking fluid, broken parts,and excessive wear. Inspect the parking brakesystem including the parking brake lever andcables. For detailed service procedures, referto the Shop Manual. F070J01A-AAT o Brake Pads, Calipers and RotorsCheck the pads for excessive wear, discs for run out and wear, and calipers for fluid leakage. F070K01A-AAT o Exhaust Pipe and MufflerVisually inspect the exhaust pipes, muffler and hangers for cracks, deterioration, or damage.Start the engine and listen carefully for anyexhaust gas leakage. Tighten connections orreplace parts as necessary. F070L01A-AAT o Suspension Mounting BoltsCheck 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 the filter is replaced.
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o Spark Plugs 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.
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o Manual Transmission Oil Inspect the manual transmission oil according
to the maintenance schedule. NOTE:
If the oil level is low, check for possible
leaks before adding oil. Do not overfill.

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(2) The engine oil quality should meet the fol-
lowing API classification. Europe : SG, SG/CD, SH OR SH/CD Except Europe : SE or ABOVE
2. Diesel 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.
NOTE: For diesel-powered vehicle (2.5 TCI only) SAE 5W-30 oil should be used only in areas where extremely cold temperatures of 10°C(50°F) or below are experienced. For diesel-powered vehicle (2.5 TCI only), ifthe atmospheric temperatures are 0°C (32°F) or below, SAE 30 oil must not be used. This oil should be used only in areas where the atmospheric temperatures are 0°C (32°F) or above.
(2) The engine oil quality should meet the fol-lowing API classification:
Diesel Engine (2.5 TCI) : CF-4 or ABOVE Diesel Engine (2.9 CRDi) : CF-4 or ABOVE
(3) The engine oil quality should meet the fol- lowing ACEA classification :
Diesel Engine (2.5 TCI) : B2 or B3 Diesel Engine (2.9 CRDi) : B4 or ABOVE
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Diesel Engine (2.5 TCI) Diesel Engine (2.9 CRDi)
G030C01HP-AAT To Check the Oil LevelBefore checking the oil, warm up the engine to the normal operating temperature and be sure your car is parked on level ground. Turn the engine off.
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NOTE: Before checking or adding the engine oil, remove the cover above the engine oil filler cap and the engine oil level dipstick with a blade screwdriver inserted in the notch (2.5 TCI only).

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G350A01A-GAT ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION Function of Engine Oil Engine oil has the primary function of lubricat- ing and cooling the inside of the engine. Engine oil consumption It is normal that an engine should consume
some engine oil while normal driving. The cause of oil consumption in a normal engine are as follows;
o Engine oil is used to lubricate pistons, piston rings and cylinders. A thin film of oil is left on the cylinder wall
when a piston moves downwards in the cylinder. High negative pressure generated during engine operation sucks some of the oil into the combustion chamber.This oil with some oil of the cylinder wall is
burned by the high temperature combustion gases during the combustion process.
1. Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counter-
clockwise.
2. Add oil, then check the level again. Do not overfill.
3. Replace the cap by turning it clockwise. The distance between the "F" and "L" marks is equal to about 1 liter (Gasoline Engine)/ Diesel Engine (2.5 TCI)/ 1.4 liters (Diesel Engine (2.9 CRDi)) of oil.
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Gasoline
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Diesel (2.9 CRDi)
Diesel (2.5 TCI)
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Diesel (2.9 CRDi)
Diesel (2.5 TCI)
Gasoline
Wait five minutes, then remove the dipstick, wipe it off, fully reinsert the dipstick and with- draw it again. Then note the highest level the oil has reached on the dipstick. It should be be- tween the upper ("F") and lower ("L") range. If the oil level is close to or below the "L" mark, add oil until it reaches the "F" mark. To add oil:

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G050B01A-DAT Recommended Engine Coolant
35% 65%
40% 60%
50% 50%
60% 40%
Ambient
temperature °C ( °F)-15 (5)
-25 (-13) -35 (-31)-45 (-49)
Antifreeze solution Water
Engine Coolant concentration
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To Check the Coolant Level
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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 main- tained with the correct concentration and type of engine coolant to prevent freezing and corro-
Gasoline or Diesel (2.5 TCI)
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Diesel (2.9 CRDi) sion. Never allow the concentration of anti- freeze to exceed the 60% level or go below the 35% level, otherwise damage to the cooling system may result. For proper concentration when adding or replacing the engine coolant, refer to the following table.
8. Start the engine and check to be sure no oil
is leaking from the drain plug or oil filter.
9. Shut off the engine and recheck the oil level. NOTE: Always dispose of used engine oil in anenvironmentally acceptable manner. It is sug- gested that it be placed in a sealed container and taken to a service station for reclama- tion. Do not pour the oil on the ground or put it into the household trash. WARNING: Used motor oil may cause irritation or can- cer of the skin if left in contact with the skin for prolonged periods of time. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm wa- ter as soon as possible after handling used oil. G050A01A-AAT CHECKING AND CHANGING THE EN- GINE COOLANT WARNING: Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. When the engine is hot, the engine coolant is under pressure and may erupt through the opening if the cap is removed. You could be seriously burned if you do not observe this precaution. Do not remove the radiator cap until the radiator is cool to touch.

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Transmission Fluid Capacity The fluid capacity of the automatic transmission
is;
Gasoline - 10.5 liters (11.09 U.S. quarts) Diesel (2.9 CRDi) - 11.8 liters (12.47 U.S. quarts)
Diesel (2.5 TCI) - 8.2 liters (8.66 U.S. quarts)
WARNING:The transmission fluid level should be
checked when the engine is at normal oper-ating temperature. This means that the en- gine, radiator, exhaust system etc., are very hot. Exercise great care not to burn yourself during this procedure.
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CHECKING THE TRANSMISSION FLUID (AUTOMATIC) Transmission fluid in the automatic transmis- sion should be checked at those intervals speci- fied in the vehicle maintenance schedule in Section 5. NOTE: Automatic transmission fluid is basically a red color. As driving distance increases, the fluid color turns darkish red gradually. It is normal condition and you should not judge the need to replace based up on the chang- ing color. You must replace the automatic transmis-sion fluid in accordance with intervals speci- fied in the vehicle maintenance schedule in section 5.
G110B02HP-GAT Recommended FluidYour Hyundai automatic transmission is spe- cially designed to operate with MOBIL DEXRON- II. Damage caused by a nonspecified
fluid is not covered by your new vehicle limitedwarranty.
3. Replace the plug and washer, screw it in
with your fingers and then tighten securely with the wrench.
G100B01HP-GAT To Check the Manual Transmission Fluid Level
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WARNING: It is always better to check the transmissionoil 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 to feel inside the hole. The oil level should be at its bottom edge. If it isnot, check for leaks before adding oil. To refill the transmission or bring the oil level up,add oil slowly until it reaches the proper level. Do not overfill.

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.

OWNER MAINTENANCE
6-10 1. To check the transmission lubricant level,
the vehicle should be placed on level ground and the level plug removed with a suitablespanner.
2. If the level is correct, lubricant should begin to drip from the plug orifice. In this case theplug should be replaced. If the level is incorrect, lubricant should be added until it begins to drip from the plugorifice at which time the plug should bereplaced.
To Check the Transmission Oil Level
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Park the car on level ground with the engine off.
1. Using a wrench of the correct size, loosen the oil filler bolt turning it counterclockwise and remove it with your fingers.
2. Use your finger to feel inside the hole. The oil level should be at its bottom edge. If it isnot, check for leaks before adding oil. Torefill the transmission or bring the oil level
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION LUBRICANT
The transmission lubricant should be checkedand/or changed at intervals specified in themaintenance schedule. Recommended Lubricant Use only HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF 75W/90 (API GL-4). CAUTION: The transmission lubricant level should onlybe checked when the engine is cold to pre-lude the possibility of personal injury bycontact with hot components.
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WINDSCREEN WASHER RESERVOIR
REPLENISHMENT The level of windscreen washer fluid available
should be checked on a daily basis. The level of fluid will be visible through the side of thereservoir. When the fluid is to be replenished,only a proprietary screen wash additive shouldbe used and in the concentration recommendedby the manufacturer. The windscreen washerreservoir has a total capacity of 4.5 litres.
CAUTION: Engine coolant anti freeze must not be used
in the windscreen washer system since dam- age to the paintwork may result.
Undiluted windscreen washer additive must
not be allowed to come into contact with thepaintwork. If spillage occurs, flush the af-fected area immediately with water. Do notoperate the windscreen washer for more than 15 seconds continuously or when thereservoir is empty since damage to thewasher pump will result.
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Drain plug
Filler plug