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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI 2- 3
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C020A01O-EAT BEFORE STARTING THE EN- GINE Before you start the engine, you should always:
1. Look around the vehicle to be sure
there are no flat tyres, puddles of oil or water or other indications of pos- sible trouble.
2. After entering the car, check to be
sure the parking brake is engaged.
3. Check that all windows, and lights are clean.
4. Check that the interior and exterior
mirrors are clean and in position.
5. Check your seat, seatback and
headrestraint to be sure they are intheir proper positions.
6. Close all the doors.
7. Fasten your seat belt and be sure
that all other occupants have fas- tened theirs.
8. Turn off all lights and accessories that are not needed.
9. When you turn the ignition switch to "ON" check that all appropriate warn-ing lights are operating and that youhave sufficient fuel. 10.Check the operation of warning
lights and all bulbs when key is inthe "ON" position.
WARNING: (DIESEL ENGINE)
To ensure that sufficient vacuum exists within the brake system dur-ing cold weather start-up condi-tions, it is necessary to run theengine at idle for several seconds after starting the engine. SC040A1-F COMBINATION IGNITION SWITCH AND STEERING LOCK To Start the Engine
o If your Hyundai is equipped with a
manual transaxle, place the shift lever in neutral and depress theclutch pedal fully.
o If your Hyundai has an automatic
transaxle, place the shift lever in "P" (park).
o To start the engine, insert the igni-
tion key and turn it to the "START" position. Release it as soon as theengine starts. Do not hold the key inthe "START" position for more that 15 seconds.
NOTE: For safety, the engine will not start if the shift lever is not in "P" or "N"Position (automatic transaxle).
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6. Do-It-Yourself Maintenance
Engine compartment ........................................................................ 6-2
Daily operating checks ..................................................................... 6-6
Engine oil .......................................................................................... 6-6
Engine and filter Replacement ......................................................... 6-9
Engine coolant Checking and Replacing .......................................6-10
Spark plug Replacement ................................................................ 6-13
Changing the air cleaner filter ......................................................... 6-14
Manual Transaxle Lubricant........................................................... 6-15
Automatic Transaxle fluid ............................................................... 6-16
Brake System Checking ................................................................ 6-18
Air conditioning System .................................................................. 6-19
Drive belts ...................................................................................... 6-23
Individual Circuit Fuses .................................................................. 6-24
Power steering fluid level ............................................................... 6-26
Replacing Light Bulbs .................................................................... 6-28
Fuse panel description ................................................................... 6-34
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the center of headlights. SPECIFICATIONS: "H" Horizontal center line of headlights from ground. : 26.8 in.(656 mm) "W" Distance between each headlightcenter. : 43.3 in. (1,100 mm) "L" Distance between the headlights and the wall that the lights are testedagainst. : 118 in. (3,000 mm). G270A01TB-EAT REPLACING LIGHT BULBS Headlight Bulb In the event of bulb failure being expe- rienced, ensure that the relative lighting circuit is turned off prior to attempting toreplace the bulb. The illustrations on the following page will assist in locating and removing the various bulbs. En-sure that the replacement bulb has the same cap configuration and wattage as the original.
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CAUTION:
Keep the lamps out of contact with petroleum product, such as oil, gaso- line, etc.
If the vehicle has had front body re- pairer and the headlight assembly has been replaced, the headlight aiming should be checked using the aimingscreen as shown in the illustration. Turn on the headlight switch. (Low Beam Position)
1. Adjust headlights so that main axis
of light is parallel to center line of the body and is aligned with point "P" shown in the illustration.
2. Dotted lines in the illustration show
G290B01TB-EAT Adjustment After Headlight As- sembly ReplacementG290B01L
L
W
H
H Cut-off line
Ground line
"P"
Horizontal line0.59in. (15mm)
1.18 in. (30mm) Vertical line
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HTB183
HTB268HTB184
Replacement instructions:
1. Allow the bulb to cool. Wear eye
protection.
2. Always grasp the bulb by its plastic base, avoid touching the glass.
3. Disconnect the power cord from the bulb base in the back of the head-light.
4. Remove the dust cover. 5. Push the bulb spring for removing
the headlight bulb. 6. Remove the protective cap from the
replacement bulb and install the new bulb by matching the plastic basewith the headlight hole. Install the dust cover after retightening the bulb spring and reconnect the power cord.
7. Use the protective cap and carton to dispose of the old bulb.
8. Check for proper headlight aim.
WARNING
The halogen bulb contains gas un-der pressure and if impacted couldshatter, resulting in flying fragments. Always wear eye protection when servicing the bulb. Protect the bulbagainst abrasions or scratches and against liquids when lighted. Turn on the bulb only when installed in aheadlight. Replace the headlight if damaged or cracked. Keep the bulb out of the reach of children and dis-pose of the used bulb with care.
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G270B01TB-GAT Front Turn Signal light / Position Light
1. Disconnect the power cord from the
bulb.
2. Replace to the new bulb. HTB285G270C01TB-GAT Luggage Compartment Light
HTB282
1. Remove the cover with a (-) driver.
2. Disconnect the power cord.
3. Replace to the new bulb. HTB283
HTB284
G270D01TB-GAT Rear Combination Light
HTB270
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HTB278
3. Replace to the new bulb.
HTB277
1. Remove the cover with a (+) driver
2. Disconnect the power cord.
3. Replace to the new bulb. (1) Stop/Tail Light (2) Turn Signal Light (3) Back-up Light HTB272G270E01A-GAT Side Repeater (If Installed)
(1) (2)
(3)
1. Push the cover toward the front ofvehicle and remove it.
2. Disconnect the power code.
G270E01A
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G270G01TB-GAT Interior Light (Not all models)
G270F01TB-GATRear Fog Light
1. Remove the cover with a (+) driver. HTB273
2. Replace to the new bulb. HTB2741. Remove the cover with a (-) driver.
HTB280
2. Replace to the new bulb. HTB281
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INDEX 10- 3
ENGINE OIL REPLENISHMENT ................................ 6-8
ENGINE OIL ............................................................... 6-6 F FRONT ASHTRAY .................................................... 1-54
FRONT SEAT ........................................................... 1-11
FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCH .................................. 1-52
FUEL ECONOMY ....................................................... 2-7
FUEL GAUGE ........................................................... 1-43
FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS ..................................... 1-1
FUSE PANEL DESCRIPTION ..................................6-34
FUSIBLE LINKS ........................................................ 6-24
GGLOVE BOX ............................................................. 1-59
HHAZARD WARNING SYSTEM................................. 1-51
HEADLIGHT AIMING ADJUSTEMENT ....................6-27
HEADLIGHT BULB ................................................... 6-28
HEADLIGHT LEVELING DEVICE SYSTEM .............1-55
HEAD RESTRAINT ADJ USTMENT .......................... 1-14
HEATED REAR WINDOW ............. ...........................1-52
HEATING AND COOLING CONTROL .....................1-71
HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEAT SHOULDER BELT ................................................ 1-19
HORN ........................................................................ 1-70
HOW TO USE LUGGAGE ROOM ............................1-66I
IF THE ENGINE CANNOT BE CRANKED
................. 3-2
IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS ................................... 3-4
IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START ........................... 3-2
IF THE EVENT OF A PUNCTURE ............................. 3-6
IMMOBILISER SYSTEM ............................................. 1-4
INDIVIDUAL CIRCUIT FUSES .................................6-24
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND INDICATO RS .........1-37
INTERIOR LIGHT ..................................................... 1-58
INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR ............................ 1-61
JJUMP STARTING ....................................................... 3-3
KKEY POSITI ONS ........................................................ 2-3
LLIGHTING SW ITCH .................................................. 1-49
LUGGAGE BOARD ................................................... 1-67
LUGGAGE NET ........................................................ 1-67
LUGGAGE ROOM .................................................... 1-66
LUGGAGE UNDER TRAY .............................. .......... 1-66
LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTMENT ........................1-13