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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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6- 2 DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
HTB160A
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir cap
2. Auto fuel cut switch (If installed)
3. Engine oil filler cap 4. Brake fluid and clutch fluid
reservoir
5. Air filter element
6. Relay box
7. Power steering fluid reservoir 8. Engine oil level dipstick
9. Radiator cap
10.Engine coolant reservoir
11.Battery
G010A01TB-GAT ENGINE COMPARTMENT (1.1 SOHC)
12 3
456
78 9 10 1 1
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G010B01TB-GAT ENGINE COMPARTMENT (1.3 SOHC)
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
cap
2. Auto fuel cut switch (If installed)
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Brake fluid and clutch fluid reservoir 5. Air filter element
6. Relay box
7. Power steering fluid reservoir
(If installed)
8. Engine oil level dipstick 9. Radiator cap
10.Engine coolant reservoir
11.Automatic transaxle fluid level dip-
stick (If installed)
12.Battery HTB086A
123
456
78 91 011
12
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G010B01TB-GAT ENGINE COMPARTMENT (1.6L DOHC)
HTB088A
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir cap
2. Auto fuel cut switch (If installed)
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Brake fluid and clutch fluid reservoir 5. Air filter element
6. Relay box
7. Power steering fluid reservoir
(If installed)
8. Engine oil level dipstick 9. Radiator cap
10.Engine coolant reservoir
11.Automatic transaxle fluid level dip-
stick (If installed)
12.Battery
1 2 34
56
789 10 11 12 CAUTION:
When inspecting or servicing the engine,you should handle tools and other heavy objects carefully sothat the plastic rocker cover of the engine is not damaged.
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G010C01TB-GAT ENGINE COMPARTMENT (DIESEL)
HTB159
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir cap
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Fuel filter 4. Brake fluid and clutch fluid reser-
voir
5. Air filter element
6. Relay box 7. Power steering fluid reservoir
8. Engine oil level dipstick
9. Radiator cap
10. Engine coolant reservoir
11. Battery
12
3
45 6
78 910
11 CAUTION:
When inspecting or servicing the engine,you should handle tools and other heavy objects carefully sothat the plastic rocker cover of the engine is not damaged.
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G020A01A-AAT GENERAL CHECKS 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 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, heater 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 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 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
torgue
o Air filter condition
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)
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G140A01A-AAT AIR CONDITIONING CARE Keeping the Condenser Clean The air conditioning condenser (and engine radiator) should be checked periodically for accumulation of dirt,dead insects, leaves, etc. These can interfere with maximum cooling effi- ciency. When removing such accumu-lations, brush or hose them away care- fully to avoid bending the cooling fans.
G140B01A-AAT Checking the Air Conditioning Operation
1. Start the engine and let it run at a fast idle for several minutes with the air conditioning set at the maximum cold setting.
2. If the air coming out of the in-dash vents is not cold, have the air condi-tioning system inspected by yourHyundai dealer. G140C01A-AAT Lubrication To lubricate the compressor and the seals in the system, the air condition-ing should be run for at least 10 min- utes each week. This is particularly important during cool weather whenthe air conditioning system is not oth- erwise in use. G140D01TB-GAT Checking the Compressor Drive Belt
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CAUTION:
Running the air conditioning sys- tem for extended periods of timewith a low refrigerant level may damage the compressor. G140D01TB
Power steering
Crank pully
A/C pully
5 ~ 5.5 mm (0.19 ~ 0.21 in.)
1.1L
G120E01TB-AAT Adding Brake Fluid
WARNING:
Handle brake fluid carefully. It can damage your vision if it gets intoyour eyes. Use only DOT 3 or DOT 4 specification fluid from a sealed container. Do not allow the fluidcan or reservoir to remain open any longer than required. This will pre- vent entry of dirt and moisture whichcan damage the brake system and cause improper operation.
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To add brake fluid;
1) If it is necessary, remove the air cleaner cover.
2) Wipe away any dirt then unscrew the fluid reservoir cap.
3) Slowly pour the recommended fluid
into the reservoir using by a funnel. Do not overfill.
4) Carefully replace the cap on the res-
ervoir and tighten.
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Drive belts should be checked periodi- cally for proper tension and adjusted if necessary. At the same time, beltsshould be examined for cracks, wear, fraying or other evidence of deteriora- tion and replaced if necessary.Belt routing should also be checked to be sure there is no interference be- tween the belts and other parts of theengine. After a belt is replaced, the new belt should be adjusted again after two or three weeks to eliminateslack resulting from initial stretching after use. G200A01A-AAT CHECKING AND REPLACING FUSESReplacing a Fusible Link
G200A01L
Melted
Good
G190B01TB-GAT CHECKING DRIVE BELTS (Diesel)
A/C comp.
Auto tensioner Pulley
G190B01TB
AlternatorPower steering pump
At the scheduled maintenance inspec- tion, belts should be examined forcracks, wear, fraying or other evidence of deterioration and replaced if neces- sary.Belt routing should also be checked to be sure there is no interference be- tween the belts and other parts of theengine. A fusible link will melt if the electricalcircuits from the battery are ever over-loaded, thus preventing damage to the entire wiring harness. (This could be caused by a short in the system draw-ing too much current.) If this ever happens, have a Hyundai dealer de- termine the cause, repair the systemand replace the fusible link. The fusible links are located in a fuse box for easy inspection.
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