
5- 6 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals. R : REPLACE I : INSPECT AND, AFTER INSPECTION, CLEAN, ADJUST, REPAIRER OR REPLACE IF NECESSARY
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ENGINE OIL AND FILTER AIR CLEANER FILTERSPARK PLUGSTIMING BELTBRAKE PADSREAR BRAKE LININGS AND CYLINDERSSUSPENSION AND STEERING SYSTEM MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUIDPOLLEN FILTER(FOR EVAPORATOR AND BLOWER UNIT) EVERY 4,500MILES OR 6 MONTHS
MORE FREQUENTLYMORE FREQUENTLY EVERY 37,000MILES OR 48 MONTHSMORE FREQUENTLY MORE FREQUENTLY MORE FREQUENTLYEVERY 60,000MILES EVERY 27,000MILES
MORE FREQUENTLY
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE ITEM
R RR RI II
RR R A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K C, EB, H D, E, F, G C, D, G, HC, D, G, HC, D, E, F A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J A, C, E, F, G, H, I C,E
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
DRIVING
CONDITION
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
A - Repeatly driving short distance of less than 5miles(8km) in normal temperature or less than 10miles(16km) in freezing temperature
B - Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
C - Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt- spread roads
D - Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather E - Driving in sandy areas
F - Driving in heavy traffic area over 90°F(32°C) G - Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roadH - Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack
I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle towing
J - Driving over 100 MPH(170 Km/h)K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions

INDEX 10- 5
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT (AIRBAG)
SYSTEM ............................................................... 1-30
STARTING THE ENGI NE ........................................... 2-5
STEERING WHEEL FREEPLAY ..............................6-21
STEERING WHEEL LOCK ......................................... 2-4 STEERING WHEEL TILT LEVER ............................. 1-69
STEREO SOUND SYSTEM ......................................1-80
SUN-VISOR .............................................................. 1-69
SUNROOF ................................................................ 1-55
TTACHOMETER ......................................................... 1-45
TAIL GATE ................................................................ 1-64
TOWING ATTACHMENTS ................. ...................... 2-17
TRAILER AND CARAVAN TOWING ........................2-17
TRIP ODOMETER .................................................... 1-45
TRIP COMPUTER .................................................... 1-46
TYPE PRESSURES .................................................... 8-3
TYRE BALANCING ..................................................... 8-5
TYRE CHAINS ............................................................ 8-4
TYRE REPLACEMENT ............................................... 8-5
TYRE ROTATION ....................................................... 8-4
U
UNDERBODY COATINGS ......................................... 4-2 V VALETING
.................................................................. 4-3
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ....................... 8-2
VEHICLE SPECIFICATION ........................................ 9-2 VEHICLE TOWING OR RECOVERY ....................... 3-11
VENTILATION .......................................................... 1-71
W
WHEEL REPLACEMENT ..... ...................................... 8-5
WINDSCREEN WASHER RESERVOIR REPLENISHMENT ................................................ 6-15
WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES ..............................6-14
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER SWITCH ...............1-50
WINTER MOTORING ............................................... 2-15

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 3
B010E01A-AAT Gasolines for Cleaner Air To help contribute to cleaner air, Hyundai recommends that you use gasolines treated with detergent addi-tives, which help prevent deposit for- mation in the engine. These gasolines will help the engine run cleaner and theEmission Control System performance.
B010D01S-AAT Do not Use Methanol Fuels containing methanol (wood al- cohol) should not be used in yourHyundai. This type of fuel can reduce vehicle performance and damage com- ponents of the fuel system.
CAUTION:
Your Hyundai's New Vehicle Lim-ited Warranty may not cover dam- age to the fuel system and perfor- mance problems that are caused by the use of methanol or fuels con- taining methanol.
! B010F01A-AAT Operation in Foreign Countries If you are going to drive your Hyundai in another country, be sure to:
o Observe all regulations regarding
registration and insurance.
o Determine that acceptable fuel is available.
B020A01S-GAT BREAKING IN YOUR NEW HYUNDAI During the First 2,000 Km (1,200 Miles)(Gasoline Engine) No formal "break-in" procedure is re- quired with your new Hyundai. How-ever, you can contribute to the eco- nomical operation and durability of your Hyundai by observing the followingrecommendations during the first 2,000 km (1,200 miles). o Don't drive faster than 88 km/h (55
mph).
o While driving, keep your engine
speed (rpm, or revolutions perminute) between 2,000 rpm and 4,000 rpm.
o Use moderate acceleration. Don't start, depress the accelerator pedalfully.
o For the first 300 km (200 miles), try to avoid hard stops.
o Don't lug the engine (in other words, don't drive so slowly in toohigh a gear that the engine "bucks": shift to a lower gear).
o Whether going fast or slow, vary your speed from time to time.
o Don't let the engine idle longer than 3 minutes at one time.
o Don't tow a trailer during the first
2,000 km (1,200 miles) of opera-tion.
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B030B01A-AAT Record Your Key Number A code number is stamped on the number plate that came with the keys to your Hyundai. This key numberplate should not be left with the keys but kept in a safe place, not in the vehicle. The key number should alsobe recorded in a place where it can be found in an emergency. If you need additional keys, or if you should lose your keys, your authorized Hyundai dealer can make new keys ifyou can supply the key number.
B020B01FC-GAT BREAKING IN YOUR NEW HYUNDAIDuring the First 1,000 Km (600Miles) (Diesel Engine) No formal "break-in" procedure is re- quired with your new Hyundai. How- ever, you can contribute to the eco- nomical operation and durability of yourHyundai by observing the following recommendations during the first 1,000 km (600 miles).
o While driving, keep your engine
speed (rpm, or revolutions per minute) within 3,000 rpm.
o While driving, keep under three quar-
ters of maximum speed.
o Use moderate acceleration. Don't start, depress the accelerator pedalfully.
o For the first 300 km (200 miles), try to avoid hard stops.
o Don't lug the engine (in other words,
don't drive so slowly in too-high a gear that the engine "bucks": shift to a lower gear). B030A01A-AAT KEYS For greater convenience, the same key operates all the locks in yourHyundai. However, because the doors can be locked without a key, carrying a spare key is recommended in caseyou accidentally lock one key inside the car.
o Whether going fast or slow, vary
your speed from time to time.
o Don't let the engine idle longer than
3 minutes at one time.
o Don't tow a trailer during the first
1,000 km (600 miles) of operation.
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B460A01Y-AAT SUNROOF (If installed) Sun Shade
Your HYUNDAI is equipped with a sliding sunshade which you can manu- ally adjust to let in light with the sunroof closed, or to block sunlight.
Loading condition Switch
position
Driver only Driver + front passenger Full passengers (including driver)Full passengers (including driver) + full trunk loading (or light trailer loading)Driver + full trunk loading (or maximum trailer loading) 0
1 2
3 0
B470A01FC-1
WARNING:
Never adjust the sunshade while driving.!
B460B01GK-GAT Opening the Sunroof System The sunroof can be electrically opened or closed with the ignition key in the "ON" position. The sunroof is moved toits fully open position by pushing the "Open" switch, and to stop at the de- sired position, push in any switches(Open, Close, Up, Down). To close, press and hold the "CLOSE" button. Release the button when the sunroofreaches the desired position. HFC2021-1
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Before starting the engine .............................................................. 2-3
Key position .................................................................................... 2-4Starting............................................................................................ 2-5
Operating the manual transaxle ..................................................... 2-7
Automatic transaxle ........................................................................ 2-9
Good braking practices ................................................................. 2-12
Anti-Lock brake system (ABS) ...................................................... 2-13
Driving for economy ...................................................................... 2-14
Winter Driving ............................................................................... 2-15
Trailer or vehicle towing ................................................................ 2-18
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C190C03S-GAT Trailer Brakes If your trailer is equipped with a braking system, make sure it conforms to fed-eral and/or local regulations and that it is properly installed and operating cor- rectly. NOTE: If you tow a trailer or vehicle, your car will require more frequent main- tenance due to the additional load.See "Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions" on page 5-5.
CAUTION:
o Never connect a trailer brake sys- tem directly to the vehicle brake system.
o When towing a trailer on steep
grades (in excess of 12%) payclose attention to the engine cool- ant temperature gauge to ensure the engine does not overheat. Ifthe needle of the coolant tem- perature gauge moves across the dial towards "H" (HOT), pull overand stop as soon as it is safe to do so, and allow the engine to
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C180A01A-AAT USE OF LIGHTS Check your lights regularly for correct operation and always keep them clean.When driving during the day in condi- tions of poor visibility, it is helpful to drive with headlights on low beam.This enables you to be seen as well as to see. C190A02A-GAT TRAILER OR VEHICLE TOWING If you are considering towing with your car, you should first check with your Province Department of Motor Vehicles to determine their legal requirements.Since laws vary from province to prov- ince, the requirements for towing trail- ers, cars, other types of vehicles, orapparatus may differ. Ask your Hyundai dealer for further details before towing. C190B01S-AAT Trailer Hitches Select the proper hitch and ball combi- nation, making sure that it's location iscompatible with that of the trailer or vehicle being towed. Use a quality non-equalizing hitch whichdistributes the tongue load uniformly throughout the chassis. The hitch should be bolted securely to the car and installed by a qualified technician. DO NOT USE A HITCHDESIGNED FOR TEMPORARY IN- STALLATION AND NEVER USE ONE THAT ATTACHES ONLY TO THEBUMPER.
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CAUTION
Do not do any towing with your car during its first 2,000 km (1,200 miles) in order to allow the engine to prop- erly break in. Failure to heed thiscaution may result in serious en- gine or transaxle damage.
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C190E02TB-GAT Trailer Weight Limit
Tongue load
Total trailer weight
C190E01L
C190D01A-GAT Safety Chains Should the hitch connection between your car and the trailer or vehicle youare towing fail, the trailer or vehicle could wander dangerously across other lanes of traffic and ultimately collidewith another vehicle. To eliminate this potentially dangerous situation, safety chains, attached between your car andthe trailer or towed vehicle, are re- quired in most provinces.
Tongue loads can be increased or decreased by redistributing the load in the trailer. This can be verified by checking the total weight of the loadedtrailer and then checking the load on the tongue. NOTE:
1. Never load the trailer with more
weight in the back than in the front. About 60% of the trailer load should be in the front halfon the trailer and the remaining 40% in the rear.
idle until it cools down. You mayproceed once the engine has cooled sufficiently.
2. The total gross vehicle weight
with trailer must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating(GVWR) shown on the vehicle identification plate (see page 8- 1). The total gross vehicle weightis the combined weight of the vehicle, driver, all passengers and their luggage, cargo, hitch,trailer tongue load and other op- tional equipment.
3. The front or rear axle weight must not exceed the Gross Axle WeightRating (GAWR) shown on the vehicle identification plate (see
page 8-2). It is possible that your towing package does not exceed the GVWR but exceeds theGAWR. Improper trailer loading and/or too much luggage in the trunk can overload the rear axle.Redistribute the load and check the axle weight again.
4. The maximum permissible static vertical load on the coupling de-vice ; 44kg
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