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G020A01NF-GAT
Engine Compartment
The following should be checked regu- larly:
o Engine oil level and condition
o Transaxle fluid level and condition
o Brake 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 compo- nents)
o Power steering fluid level
o Battery condition
o Air filter condition
o Immediate repairing when engine trembling occurs
o Limit to restart more than 3 times when engine cannot start 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 Automatic transaxle operation, in- cluding "Park" mechanism opera- tion
o Seat control condition and opera- tion
o Seat belt condition and operation
o Sun visor operation If you notice anything that does not operate correctly or appears to befunctioning incorrectly, inspect it care- fully and seek assistance from your Hyundai dealer if service is needed.
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)
G020C01TG-AAT
Vehicle Interior
The following should be checked each
time when the vehicle is driven:
o Lights operation
o Windshield wiper operation
o Horn operation
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Lubrication
To lubricate the compressor and the
seals in the system, the air condition- ing should be run for at least 10 minutes each week. This is particu-larly important during cool weather when the air conditioning system is not otherwise in use.CHANGING THE AIR CONDITIONER FILTER
B145A01TG-GAT
(For Evaporator and Blower Unit)(If Installed)
The air conditioner filter is located in
the upper portion of the blower fan. It helps to decrease the amount of
pollutants entering the car.
1. Open the glove box.
2. Pull the glove box cylinder to unlock the glove box fixing device. HTG2167
G140B01A-AAT
Checking the Air Conditioning Operation
1. Start the engine and let it run at
fast idle for several minutes with the air conditioning set at the maxi- mum cold setting.
2. If the air coming out of the in-dash vents is not cold, have the air con-ditioning system inspected by yourHyundai dealer.
CAUTION:
Running the air conditioning sys-
tem for extended periods of timewith a low refrigerant level may damage the compressor.
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AIR CONDITIONING CARE
G140A01A-AAT Keeping the Condenser Clean The air conditioning condenser (and engine radiator) should be checked periodically for accumulation of dirt, dead insects, leaves, etc. These caninterfere with maximum cooling effi- ciency. When removing such accu- mulations, brush or hose them awaycarefully to avoid bending the cooling fans.
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CHECKING ELECTRIC COOLING FANS
G220A01A-AAT
WARNING:
The cooling fan is controlled by
engine coolant temperature and may sometimes operate even whenthe engine is not running. Use extreme caution when working near the blades of the cooling fan, sothat you are not injured by a rotat- ing fan blade. As the engine cool- ant temperature decreases the fanwill automatically shut off. This is a normal condition.
G220B01NF-GAT
Checking Engine Cooling Fan
The engine cooling fan should come on automatically if the engine coolant temperature is high or whenever the air conditioning is in operation.POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
G230A03A-GAT The power steering fluid level should be checked regularly.To check the power steering fluid level,be sure the ignition is "OFF", then check to make certain that the power steering fluid level is between the"MAX" and "MIN" level markings on the fluid reservoir.
HTG5014
o When lifting a plastic-cased bat-
tery, excessive pressure on the case may cause battery acid toleak, resulting in personal injury. Lift with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners.
o Never attempt to charge the bat- tery when the battery cables areconnected.
o The electrical ignition system works with high voltage. Never touch these components with the engine running or the ignition switched on.
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10INDEX
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A Accessory Box .......................................................... 1-95
Air Cleaner Filter ........................................................ 6-10
Air Conditioning Care ........................................................................ 6-18
Filter ............................................................ 1-132, 6-18
Operation .......................................... 1-121, 1-124, 6-18
Switch ........................................................ 1-120, 1-127
Airbag ........................................................................ 1-46
Curtain airbag ......................................................... 1-54
Driver's and passenger's front airbag ...................... 1-47
Passenger's front airbag O N/OFF switch ...............1-51
Side impact airbag .................................................. 1-53
Antenna ................................................................... 1-167
Ashtray ...................................................................... 1-87
Audio System Audio remote control switch ................................. 1-112
Cassette tape player operation (M455) .................1-146
Cassette tape player operation (M465) .................1-156
Compact disc player operation (M445) .................1-139
Compact disc player operation (M455) .................1-149
Compact disc player operation (M465) .................1-159
Stereo radio operation (M445) ..............................1-136
Stereo radio operation (M455) ..............................1-143
Stereo radio operation (M465) ..............................1-153
Automatic Heating and Cooling Control System ...... 1-123BBack Warning
System ............................................... 2-12
Battery .............................................................. 2-17, 6-23
Brake Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ................................ 2-10
Checking the brakes ............................................... 6-16
Fluid ........................................................................ 6-16
Pedal clearance ...................................................... 6-20
Pedal free-play ........................................................ 6-20
Practices ................................................................ 2-13
Breaking-In your New Hyundai .................................... 1-3
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Care of Cassette Tapes .......................................... 1-165
Care of Discs .......................................................... 1-164
Catalytic Converter ...................................................... 7-3
Child Restraint System .............................................. 1-37
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock ................................. 1-12
Cigarette Lighter ........................................................ 1-85
Clock ......................................................................... 1-85
Combination Light
Auto light ................................................................ 1-78
Daytime running lights ............................................ 1-78
Headlight flasher ..................................................... 1-79
Headlight swi tch ..................................................... 1-77
High-beam switch ................................................... 1-79
Lane change si gnal ................................................. 1-77
Parking light auto cut ............................................. 1-78
Turn signal operation .............................................. 1-77
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