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CHECKING AND CHANGING THE
ENGINE COOLANT
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G050A01A-AAT
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 the touch. Be sure that the mounting surface on the
engine is clean and that the old gasket is
removed completely. Lubricate the new
gasket on the filter with clean engine oil
before installation.
7. Refill the crankcase with the recommended
engine oil. Refer to the specification in chap-
ter 9 for engine oil capacity.
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 an
environmentally acceptable manner. It is
suggested that it be placed in a sealed
container and taken to a service station for
reclamation. Do not pour the oil on the
ground or put it in with the household
trash.
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:Used engine oil may cause irritation or
cancer of the skin if left in contact with the
skin for prolonged periods of time. Used
engine oil contains chemicals that have
caused cancer in laboratory animals. Al-
ways protect your skin by washing your
hands thoroughly with soap and warm
water as soon as possible after handling
used oil.
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
°C ( °F)
-15 (5)
-25 (-13)
-35 (-31)
-45 (-49)
65%
60%
50%
40% 35%
40%
50%
60%Water Antifreeze
solution Engine Coolant concentration
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G050C01A-AAT
To Check the Coolant Level
G050D02A-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.
2. Be sure your drain receptacle is in place.
Open the drain cock on the radiator. Allow all
the engine coolant to drain from the cooling
system, then securely close the drain cock.
3. Check Section 9 for the capacity of the
cooling system in your car. Then, following
the manufacturer’s directions on the engine
coolant container, add the appropriate quan-
tity of coolant to the radiator.
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4. 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.
Now fill the radiator with clean demineralized
or distilled water. Continue to add clean
demineralized or distilled water in small quan-
tities until the fluid level stays up in the
radiator neck.
G050D03E
The coolant level can be seen on the side of the
plastic coolant reservoir. The level of the cool-
ant should be between the "LOW" and "FULL"
lines on the reservoir when the engine is cold.
If the level is below the "LOW" mark, add engine
coolant to bring it up between "LOW" and "FULL".
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.
HGK187
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CAUTION:o Radiator anti-freeze (engine coolant)
should not be used in the washer system
because it will damage the car’s finish.
o The washer should not be operated if
the washer reservoir is empty. This can
damage the washer fluid pump.
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G100A02GK-AAT
(MANUAL)
Transaxle lubricant in the manual transaxle
should be checked at those intervals specified
in the vehicle maintenance schedule in Section
5.
Recommended OilUse only HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF
75W/90 (API GL-4) or equivalents in the manual
transaxle.
Manual Transaxle Oil CapacityThe oil capacity of the manual transaxle:
5 speed: 2.27 U.S. quarts (2.15L)
6 speed: 2.32 U.S. quarts (2.2L)
G100A01GK
Filler plug
Drain plug
CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE OILFILLING THE WASHER RESERVOIR
G090A01A-AAT
The washer fluid reservoir supplies fluid to the
windshield washer system.
A good quality washer fluid should be used to fill
the washer reservoir. The fluid level should be
checked more frequently during inclement
weather or whenever the washer system is in
more frequent use.
The capacity of the washer reservoir is 3.2 U.S.
quarts (3.0 Liters).
HGK217
10INDEX
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D
Defrosting/Defogging........................................................................1-69
Door
Central door lock............................................................................ 1-5
Door locks...................................................................................... 1-4
Front door edge warning light ......................................................1-53
Locking, unlocking front door with a key ...................................... 1-4
Drink Holder ......................................................................................1-47
Drive Belts.............................................................................. 6-18, 6-20
Driving
Economical driving .......................................................................2-14
Smooth cornering.........................................................................2-15
Winter driving...............................................................................2-16
E
Emissions Control Systems............................................................... 7-2
Engine
Before starting the engine .............................................................. 2-3
Compartment................................................................................. 6-2
Coolant........................................................................................... 6-7
Coolant temperature gauge .........................................................1-38
If the engine overheats .................................................................. 3-4
Number........................................................................................... 8-2
Oil ................................................................................................... 6-5
Starting........................................................................................... 2-4
Engine Exhaust Can Be Dangerous .................................................. 2-2F
Floor mat Anchor ..............................................................................1-58
Front Fog Light Switch ......................................................................1-53
Front Seats
Adjustable front seats.................................................................... 1-9
Adjustable headrests...................................................................1-10
Adjusting seatback angle .............................................................1-10
Adjusting seat forward and rearward ............................................ 1-9
Lumbar support control ...............................................................1-11
Seat cushion height adjustment ..................................................1-11
Fuel
Capacity......................................................................................... 9-2
Gauge...........................................................................................1-37
Recommendations......................................................................... 1-2
Fuel Filler Lid
Remote release............................................................................1-54
Fuses................................................................................................6-21
Fuse Panel Description ...............................................................6-32
G
General Everyday Checks................................................................. 6-4
Glove box ..........................................................................................1-50
H
Hazard Warning System ..................................................................1-44
Headlight Aiming Adjustment ............................................................6-25
Headlight Bulb....................................................................................6-26