2005 HYUNDAI GX350 L brake light

Engine Compartment .................................................... 6-2
General Checks ............................................................ 6-3
Checking the Engine Oil ............................................... 6-4
Changing the Oil and Filter ............................................ 6-5
Checking and Changing the Engine Coolant ................ 6-6
Spark Plugs .................................................................. 6-8
Changing the Air Cleaner Filter ..................................... 6-9
Checking the Transaxle Fluid .....................................6-11
Checking the Brakes ..................................................6-12
Air Conditioning Care..................................................6-14
Changing the Conoitioner Air Filter
(For Evaporator and Blower Unit) .............................6-15
Checking Drive Belts ..................................................6-17
Checking and Replacing Fuses..................................6-17
Power Steering Fluid Level .........................................6-20
Headlight Aiming Adjustment......................................6-21
Replacement of Light Bulbs ........................................6-22
Bulb Wattage ...............................................................6-31
Junction Box Description............................................6-32
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance
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GENERAL CHECKS
G020C01L-AATVehicle InteriorThe 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 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 Automatic transaxle operation, including
"Park" mechanism operation
o Seat control condition and operation
o Seat belt condition and operation
o Sunvisor operation
If you notice anything that does not operate
correctly or appears to be functioning incor-
rectly, inspect it carefully and seek assistance
from your Hyundai dealer if service is needed.
G020B01A-AATVehicle ExteriorThe 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 (including spare
tire)
G020A01L-AATEngine CompartmentThe following should be checked regularly:
o Engine oil level and condition
o Transaxle fluid level and condition
o Brake fluid level
o Coolant level
o Windshield washer fluid level
o Accessory drive belt condition
o Engine coolant hose condition
o Fluid leaks (on or below components)
o Power steering fluid level
o Battery condition
o Air filter condition
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CHECKING THE FREEPLAY
G170A01A-AATCHECKING BRAKE PEDAL
FREE-PLAYWith the engine off, press down on the brake
pedal several times to reduce the vacuum in the
brake booster.
Then, using your hand, press down slowly on
the brake pedal until you feel a change in
resistance. This is the brake pedal free-play.
The free-play should be within the limits speci-
fied in the illustration above. If it is not, have it
inspected by your Hyundai dealer and adjusted
or repaired if necessary.
G160A01E
0.12~0.31 in.
(3~8 mm)
G150A01A-AATCHECKING STEERING WHEEL
FREE-PLAYTo check the steering wheel free-play, stop the
car with the wheels pointed straight ahead and
gently move the steering wheel back and forth.
Use very light finger pressure and be sensitive
to changes in resistance that mark the limits of
the free-play. If the free-play is greater than
specified, have it inspected by your Hyundai
dealer and adjusted or repaired if necessary.
G150A01LMaximum
1.18 in.
(30 mm)
G145A04L
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5. Remove the two air conditioner filters by
pulling the knob of the air conditioner filter
outward.
6. Replace the two filters.
7. Installation is the reverse order of disassem-
bly.
CAUTION:
Be sure to install it with the direction of the
air conditioner filter checked.
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INDEX
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CCare of Cassette Tapes .................................................................1-116
Cassette Tape Player Operation (H940A)........................................1-98
Catalytic Converter............................................................................. 7-3
CD Auto Changer .............................................................................1-73
CD Auto Changer (H940A, H940C) ......... 1-103 ~ 1-105, 1-112 ~ 1-114
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock ......................................................... 1-6
Child Restraint System.......................................................... 1-24 ~ 1-30
Cigarette Lighter................................................................................1-53
Clock .................................................................................................1-51
Combination Light
Headlight flasher ..........................................................................1-47
Headlight switch...........................................................................1-46
High-beam switch........................................................................1-47
Lane change signal ......................................................................1-46
Turn signal operation ...................................................................1-46
Compact Disc Player Operation (H940A, H940C)
.......................................................... 1-100 ~ 1-102, 1-109 ~ 1-111
Cooling Fans.....................................................................................6-20
Corrosion Protection
Cleaning the interior.............................................................. 4-5 ~ 4-6
Protecting your Hyundai from corrosion........................................ 4-2
Washing and waxing..................................................................... 4-4
Cruise Control........................................................................ 1-75 ~ 1-77 A
Accessory Box ..................................................................................1-72
Air Bag................................................................................... 1-31 ~ 1-37
Air Cleaner Filter................................................................................. 6-9
Air Conditioning
Care.............................................................................................6-14
Operation............................................................................ 1-84, 6-14
Switch..........................................................................................1-82
Antenna...........................................................................................1-118
Ashtray ..............................................................................................1-54
Automatic Heating and Cooling Control System ...................1-86 ~ 1-91
B
Battery...............................................................................................2-13
Bi-Level Heating ................................................................................1-83
Brake
Anti-lock brake system......................................................... 2-8 ~ 2-9
Checking the brakes ....................................................................6-12
Fluid.............................................................................................6-13
Pedal clearance...........................................................................6-17
Pedal freeplay ..............................................................................6-16
Practices ........................................................................... 2-10 ~ 2-11
Breaking-In your New Hyundai ........................................................... 1-3
Bulbs Wattage...................................................................................6-31
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P
Parking Brake...................................................................................1-65
Passenger Presence Detection ....................................................... 1-35
Power Outlet .....................................................................................1-53
Power Seat............................................................................ 1-13 ~ 1-14
Adjusting seat forward and rearward...........................................1-13
Adjusting seatbag angle ...............................................................1-14
Seat cushion height adjustment...................................................1-13
Power Steering Fluid Level ...............................................................6-20
R
Rear Window Defroster Switch .........................................................1-50
Replacement of light bulbs ...............................................................6-22
S
Seat
Front.................................................................................. 1-10 ~ 1-14
Seat Warmer .....................................................................................1-16
Seat Belts
3-Point system .................................................................. 1-20 ~ 1-23
Adjustable height.........................................................................1-20
Adjusting your seat belt ...............................................................1-22
Care of seat belts ........................................................................1-19
Precautions..................................................................................1-17
Spark Plugs........................................................................................ 6-8
Spectacle Case .................................................................................1-59
Speedometer.....................................................................................1-44Starting Procedure .............................................................................. 2-4
Steering Wheel Freeplay..................................................................6-16
Steering Wheel Tilt Lever .................................................................1-75
Stereo Radio Operation (H940A, H940C) .... 1-95 ~ 1-97, 1-106 ~ 1-108
Stereo Sound System ............................................................ 1-93 ~ 1-94
Sun Visor..........................................................................................1-73
Sunroof................................................................................... 1-55 ~ 1-57
T
Tachometer.......................................................................................1-44
Theft-Alarm system.................................................................... 1-7 ~ 1-9
Tires
Balancing.....................................................................................8-11
Chains..........................................................................................8-10
If you have a flat tire ...........................................................3-5 ~ 3-11
Information..................................................................................... 8-3
Pressures ....................................................................................... 8-4
Rotation........................................................................................8-10
Snow tires...................................................................................... 8-9
Spare tire ....................................................................................... 3-5
Traction........................................................................................8-11
Towing
A trailer (or vehicle).......................................................... 2-15 ~ 2-18
Emergency...................................................................................3-12
If your car must be towed ...........................................................3-11
Traction Control System.......................................................... 2-9 ~ 2-10
Transaxle
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Seoul KoreaPrinting: JUN. 11, 2004
Publication No.: A39O-EU46F
Printed in Korea
SERVICE STATION INFORMATION
FUEL:UNLEADED gasoline only
Pump Octane Rating of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher.FUEL TANK CAPACITYUS.gal (Imp.gal., liter) 18.5 (15.4, 70)TIRE PRESSURE:See the label on the driver's door edge.OTHER TIRE INFORMATION:See pages 8-3 through 8-14HOOD RELEASE:Pull handle under left side of dash.ENGINE OIL:API grade SH, SG or SG/CD multigrade and fuel efficient oil. Use SAE
10W-30, 10W-40 or 10W-50 if normal temperatures are above -10°F
(-23°C). For other viscosity recommendations, see page 6-4 or 9-4.
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE:Apply the parking brake, with the engine running, shift the selector
lever through all ranges and return to "N" (Neutral) position. Then
check the level of fluid on the dipstick. Use only HYUNDAI GENUINE
ATF SP III, DIAMOND ATF SP III, SK ATF SP III OR OTHER
BRANDS APPROVED BY HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.,QUICK INDEXo Car will not start ........................................................................ 3-2
o Flat tire ...................................................................................... 3-5
o Warning light/chime comes on ...................................... 1-40 ~ 1-43
o Engine overheats ....................................................................... 3-4
o Towing of your vehicle ............................................................. 3-11
o Starting the engine ..................................................................... 2-4
o Driving tips for first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) ............................ 1-3
o Scheduled maintenance ............................................................. 5-4
o Reporting safety defects ............................................................ 8-16
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