VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 5- 9
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o Air Cleaner Filter
A Genuine Hyundai air cleaner filter is recommended when filter is replaced. F060J01A-AAT
o Spark Plugs
Make sure to install new spark plugs
of the correct heat range. F070C01A-AAT o Engine Coolant The coolant should be changed at the intervals specified in the mainte- nance schedule. F070D01A-AAT
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. F070E05A-AAT
o Automatic Transaxle Fluid The fluid level should be in the "HOT" range of the dipstick, after the engineand transaxle are at normal operating temperature. Check the automatic transaxle fluid level with the enginerunning and the transaxle in neutral, with the parking brake properly ap- plied. Use Hyundai Genuine ATF SP-III, DIAMOND ATF SP-III, SK ATF SP-III or other brands appraoved by Hyundai Motor Co., when adding orchanging fluid.
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o Vacuum, Crankcase Ventila-
tion 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 excessive swelling indicate deterioration. Partic-ular attention should be paid to exam- ine those hose surfaces nearest to high heat sources, such as the ex-haust manifold.Inspect the hose routing to assurethat the hoses do not come in contact with any heat source, sharp edges or moving component which might causeheat damage or mechanical wear. Inspect all hose connections, such as clamps and couplings, to make surethey are secure, and that no leaks are present. Hoses should be replaced immediately if there is any evidenceof deterioration or damage. 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. F060N01X-GAT
o Valve clearances (1.1 L)
Incorrect valve clearance will not only
result in unsteady engine operation,but will also cause excessive noise and reduced engine performance. In-spect valve clearance and adjust as required while the engine is hot.
Valve-to-rocker arm clearance Intake valves ..... 0.2 mm (0.008 in.) Exhaust valves ... 0.25 mm (0.010 in.)
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6. Do-It-Yourself Maintenance
Engine compartment ...................................................................... 6-2
General checks ................................................................................ 6-6
Checking the engine oil .................................................................... 6-7
Changing the oil and filter ................................................................. 6-9
Checking and changing the engine coolant....................................6-13
Spark plugs .................................................................................... 6-15
Changing the air cleaner filter ......................................................... 6-17
Checking the transaxle oil (Manual)............................................... 6-18
Checking the transaxle fluid (Automatic)....................................... 6-19
Checking the brakes ...................................................................... 6-21
Air conditioning care ....................................................................... 6-22
Checking drive belts ...................................................................... 6-25
Checking and replacing fuses ........................................................ 6-26
Power steering fluid level ............................................................... 6-30
Replacement of bulbs .................................................................... 6-32
Fuse panel description ................................................................... 6-38
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5. Start the engine, top off the radiator with water and then add engine coolant to the reservoir until the level is between "L" and "F".
6. Replace the radiator and reservoir caps and check to be sure the draincocks are fully closed and not leak-ing.
WARNING:
The cooling fan is controlled byengine coolant temperature and may sometimes operate even when the engine is not running. Use ex-treme caution when working near the blades of the cooling fan so that you are not injured by a rotating fan blade. As the engine coolant tem-perature decreases, the fan will au- tomatically shut off. This is a nor- mal condition.
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G060B02S-GAT REPLACING THE SPARK PLUGS
CHAMPION NGK
RC10YC BKR5ES
Unleaded
engine Leaded
engine
RC10YC4 BKR5ES-11
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Unleaded: 1.0 ~ 1.1 mm (0.039 ~ 0.043 in.) Leaded: 0.7 ~ 0.8 mm(0.028 ~ 0.032 in.)
The spark plugs should be changed at the intervals specified in the vehicle maintenances schedule in Section 5 or whenever engine performance indi-cates they should be changed. Symp- toms that suggest poor spark plug performance include engine misfiringunder load, loss of fuel economy, poor acceleration, etc. When spark plugs are replaced, always use spark plugs recommended by Hyundai. The use ofother spark plugs can result in loss of performance, radio interference or engine damage. NOTE: When replacing the spark plugs, always use genuine parts recom-mended. Recommended Spark Plugs:
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WARNING:
It is recommended that the engine be cool or cold when changing the spark plugs. If the engine is hot, you couldburn yourself on the insulated con- nector, the spark plug or the engine itself.
4. When preparing to remove the old spark plug, guide the socket down over the spark plug, being careful not to damage the ceramic insulator.
5. To remove the spark plug, turn the
wrench handle in a counterclockwisedirection.
G060C01S-GAT Changing the Spark Plugs You will find it easier to change spark plugs if the engine is cold. Always change one spark plug at a time. This helps avoid getting the wires mixed up.
1. Remove the center cover on the en-
gine rocker cover. (DOHC engine only)
2. Using a clean cloth, remove any dirt
that has accumulated around the spark plug so it cannot fall into the cylinder when the spark plug is re-moved.
3. To remove the spark plug cable, pull
straight up on the insulated connec-tor, not the cable. Pulling on the cable may damage the carbon core conductor. HTB174-1
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6. To install the new spark plug, guidethe socket down over the spark plug, being careful not to damage the ce-ramic insulator.
NOTE: Spark plugs should be tightened firmly. Over-tightening can damagethe threads in the aluminum cylinder head. Leaving them too loose can cause the spark plugs to get very hotand possibly result in damage to the engine.
7. Replace the cable by pushing the insulated connector directly down onto the electrode. Check to be sure it has snapped into place and can'tfall off.
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INDEX 10- 5
P Parking Brake ........................................................... 1-66
Power Steering Fluid Level ............................. ..........6-30
Power Windows ........................................................ 1-12
R Rear Seat .................................................................. 1-15
Rear Window Defroster Switch ................................ 1-55
SSeat Front ....................................................................... 1-13
Seatback Holder ....................................................... 1-69
Seat Pocket .............................................................. 1-69
Seat Warmer ............................................................. 1-69
Seat Belts
3-Point system ....................................................... 1-22
Adjustable height .................................................... 1-22
Adjusting your seat be lt .........................................1-23
Care of seat belts .................................................. 1-21
Precautions ............................................................ 1-20
Spark Plugs ............................................................... 6-15
Spectacle Case ......................................................... 1-62
Speedometer ............................................................. 1-48
Starting ........................................................................ 2-5
Steering Wheel Freeplay .................. ........................ 6-24
Steering Wheel Tilt Lever .............. ...........................1-73
Stereo Radio Operation
(K220, K240, M280) ........................... 1-85, 1-90, 1-95
Stereo Sound System ............................................... 1-83Sun Visor
.................................................................. 1-72
Sunroof ...................................................................... 1-59
TTachometer ............................................................... 1-48
Tail gate .................................................................... 1-68
Theft-Alarm system ..................................................... 1-9
Tires
Balancing .................................................................. 8-5
Chains ...................................................................... 8-4
If you have a flat tire ............................................... 3-6
Information ............................................................... 8-3
Pressure ................................................................... 8-3
Replacement ............................................................ 8-7
Rotation .................................................................... 8-5
Snow tires ................................................................ 8-4
Spare tire ................................................................. 3-5
Traction .................................................................... 8-5
Towing A trailer (or vehicle) ............................................... 2-18
Emergency ............................................................. 3-13
If your car must be towed .....................................3-11
Trailer or Vehicle towing ........................................... 2-18
Transaxle
Automatic ................................................................. 2-9
Automatic transaxle fluid checking ........................6-19
Manual ..................................................................... 2-7
Manual transaxle Oil checking............................... 6-18
Trip Computer ........................................................... 1-50
Trip Odometer ........................................................... 1-49
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