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5VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
2MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
F010A01A-GAT Service Requirements To assure that you receive the great- est number of kilometers of satisfyingoperation from your Hyundai, certain maintenance procedures must be per- formed. Although careful design andengineering have reduced these to a minimum, those that are required are of the utmost importance. It is your responsibility to have these maintenance procedures performed to comply with the terms of the warran-ties covering your new Hyundai. The Service Passport supplied with your new vehicle provides further informa-tion about these warranties. F010B01A-AAT
Maintenance Requirements
The maintenance required for your Hyundai can be divided into three main areas:
o Specified scheduled procedures o General checks o Do-it-yourself maintenance F010C01A-GAT
Specified Scheduled Procedures
These are the procedures such asinspections, adjustments and replace-ments that are listed in the mainte- nance charts starting on page 5-4. These procedures must be performedat the intervals shown in the mainte- nance schedule to assure that your warranty remains in effect. Although itis strongly recommended that they be performed by the factory-trained or distributor-trained technicians at yourHyundai dealer, these procedures may be performed at any qualified service facility. It is suggested that genuine Hyundai service parts be used for any required repairs or replacements. Other parts ofequivalent quality such as engine oil, engine coolant, manual or auto transaxle oil, brake fluid and so onwhich are not supplied by Hyundai Motor Company or its distributor may be used without affecting your war-ranty coverage but you should always be sure these are equivalent to the quality of the original Hyundai parts.Your Service Passport provides fur- ther information about your warranty coverage. F010D01A-AAT
General Checks
These are the regular checks you
should perform when you drive yourHyundai or you fill the fuel tank. A list of these items will be found on page 6- 5. F010E01A-AAT
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance
If you are mechanically inclined, own a few tools that are required and want to take the time to do so, you can inspect and service a number of items. Formore information about doing it your- self, see Section 6.
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o Crankcase Ventilation Hoses Inspect the surface of hoses for evi- dence of heat and/or mechanical dam- age. Hard and brittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts, abrasions, and excessiveswelling indicate deterioration. Particu- lar attention should be paid to examin- ing those hose surfaces nearest tohigh heat sources, such as the ex- haust manifold. Inspect the hose routing to assure that the hoses do not come in contact with any heat source, sharp edges or mov-ing component which might cause heat damage or mechanical wear. Inspect all hose connections, such as clampsand couplings, to make sure they are secure, and that no leaks are present. Hoses should be replaced immedi-ately if there is any evidence of dete- rioration or damage. F060H01A-AAT
o Air Cleaner Filter
A Genuine Hyundai air cleaner filter is
recommended when the filter is re-placed.
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o Spark Plugs
Make sure to install new spark plugs
of the correct heat range.
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o Valve Clearance
Inspect excessive valve noise and/or
engine vibration and adjust if neces- sary. A qualified technician should perform the operation. F070B01A-GAT
o Cooling System
Check the cooling system part, such
as radiator, coolant reservoir, hosesand connections for leakage and dam- age. Replace any damaged parts.
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o Coolant
The coolant should be changed at
the intervals specified in the mainte-nance schedule.
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o Manual Transaxle Oil
Inspect the manual transaxle oil ac-
cording 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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Engine Compartment ................................................... 6-2
General Checks ........................................................... 6-5
Checking the Engine Oil .............................................. 6-6
Changing the Oil and Filter .......................................... 6-8
Checking and Changing the Engine Coolant..............6-10
Changing the Air Cleaner Filte r ...................................6-12
Checking the Transaxle Oil (Manual) ......................... 6-16
Checking the Transaxle Fluid (Automatic) .................6-16
Checking the Brakes .................................................. 6-18
Checking the Clutch Fluid ........................................... 6-19
Air Conditioning Care .................................................. 6-20
Changing the Air Conditioner Filter .............................6-22
Checking the Fr ee-play............................................... 6-23
Checking Break Pedal Clearance ............................... 6-24
Checking Drive Belts .................................................. 6-24
Checking and Replacing Fuses ..................................6-25
Checking the Battery .................................................. 6-27
Checking Electric Cooling Fans .................................6-28
Power Steering Fluid Level ......................................... 6-29
Headlight Aiming Adjustment ...................................... 6-30
Replacement of Light Bulbs ........................................6-31
Bulb Wattage ............................................................... 6-39
Fuse Panel D escription ............................................... 6-40
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
6
6
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6 DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
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1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Brake Booster
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Clutch fluid reservoir (If installed)
5. Relay box
G010A01GK-GAT Gasoline Engine (1.6 DOHC)
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
HGK5003
CAUTION:
When inspecting or servic-
ing the engine, you should handle tools and other heavy objects carefully so that the plastic rocker coverof the engine is not dam- aged.
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6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir cap
7. Power steering fluid reservoir
8. Engine coolant reservoir
9. Engine oil level dipstick 10.Radiator cap
11.Automatic transaxle fluid level dip-
stick (If installed)
12.Air cleaner
13.Battery
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6
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
3
G010B01GK-GAT
(2.0 DOHC CVVT)
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Brake Booster
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Clutch fluid reservoir (If installed)
5. Relay box 6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
cap
7. Power steering fluid reservoir
8. Engine coolant reservoir
9. Engine oil level dipstick 10.Radiator cap
11.Automatic transaxle fluid level dip-
stick (If installed)
12.Air cleaner
13.Battery CAUTION:
When inspecting or servic-ing the engine, you shouldhandle tools and other heavy objects carefully so that the plastic rocker coverof the engine is not dam- aged.
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HGK5002
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6 DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
4
1. Power steering fluid reservoir
2. Brake Booster
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Air cleaner
5. Relay box 6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
cap
7. Engine coolant reservoir
8. Engine oil level dipstick
9. Radiator cap 10.Engine oil filler cap
11.Automatic transaxle fluid level dip-
stick (If installed)
12.Battery
G010C01GK-GAT
(2.7 V6)
HGK5001
CAUTION:
When inspecting or servic- ing the engine, you shouldhandle tools and other heavy objects carefully so that the plastic rocker coverof the engine is not dam- aged.
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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
5
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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 (in- cluding spare tire) G020C01A-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
o Defroster, heating system opera- tion (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 transaxle operation, includ-
ing clutch operation
o Automatic transaxle operation, in- cluding "Park" mechanism opera-tion
o Seat control condition and opera-
tion
o Seat belt condition and operation
o Sunvisor operation
If you notice anything that does notoperate correctly or appears to be functioning incorrectly, inspect it care- fully and seek assistance from yourHyundai dealer if service is needed.
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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 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 compo- nents)
o Power steering fluid level
o Battery condition
o Air filter condition GENERAL CHECKS
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6 DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
8CHANGING THE OIL AND FIL- TER
G040A04GK-GAT
o The engine oil consumption is
strongly effected by the viscosity and quality of oil, engine rpm and driving condition etc. More engine oil may be consumed under severedriving conditions such as high speeds, frequent acceleration and deceleration, compared to normaldriving condition.
F040A02TB
G040A03E G040A01B
The engine oil and filter should be
changed at those intervals specifiedin the maintenance schedule in Sec- tion 5. If the car is being driven in severe conditions, more frequent oiland filter changes are required.
The procedure for changing the oil
and filter is as follows:
1. Park the car on level ground and
set the parking brake. Start the engine and let it warm up until the needle on the coolant temperature gauge moves above the lowestmark. Turn the engine off and place the gear selector lever in "P" (auto-
Oil filler cap
1.6L 2.0L 2.7L
Oil filter Drain plug
Oil filler cap
Oil filter Drain plug
Oil filler cap
Oil filter