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C160J01A-AATDon't Let Ice and Snow Accumulate
UnderneathUnder some conditions, snow and ice can build
up under the fenders and interfere with the
steering. When driving in severe winter condi-
tions where this may happen, you should peri-
odically check underneath the car to be sure the
movement of the front wheels and the steering
components is not obstructed.C160I01L-AATDon't Let Your Parking Brake FreezeUnder some conditions your parking brake can
freeze in the engaged position. This is most
likely to happen when there is an accumulation
of snow or ice around or near the rear brakes
or if the brakes are wet. If there is a risk the
parking brake may freeze, apply it only tempo-
rarily while you put the gear selector lever in "P"
and block the rear wheels so the car cannot roll.
Then release the parking brake.
C160E01A-AATChange to "Winter Weight" Oil if
NecessaryIn some climates it is recommended that a lower
viscosity "winter weight" oil be used during cold
weather. See Section 9 for recommendations.
If you aren't sure what weight oil you should use,
consult your Hyundai dealer.C160F01A-AATCheck Spark Plugs and Ignition
SystemInspect your spark plugs as described in Sec-
tion 6 and replace them if necessary. Also
check all ignition wiring and components to be
sure they are not cracked, worn or damaged in
any way.
C160G01A-AATTo Keep Locks from FreezingTo keep the locks from freezing, squirt an
approved de-icer fluid or glycerine into the key
opening. If a lock is covered with ice, squirt it with
an approved de-icing fluid to remove the ice. If
the lock is frozen internally, you may be able to
thaw it out by using a heated key. Handle the
heated key with care to avoid injury.C160H01A-AATUse Approved Anti-Freeze in Window
Washer SystemTo keep the water in the window washer system
from freezing, add an approved anti-freeze
solution in accordance with instructions on the
container. Window washer anti-freeze is avail-
able from Hyundai dealers and most auto parts
outlets. Do not use engine coolant or other types
of anti-freeze as these may damage the finish.
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TRAILER OR VEHICLE TOWING
C160K01A-AATCarry Emergency EquipmentDepending on the severity of the weather where
you drive your car, you should carry appropri-
ate emergency equipment. Some of the items
you may want to carry include tire chains, tow
straps or chains, flashlight, emergency flares,
sand, a shovel, jumper cables, a window scraper,
gloves, ground cloth, coveralls, a blanket, etc.C170A01A-AATHIGHER SPEED MOTORING
Pre-Trip Inspections1. Tires:
Adjust the tire inflation pressures to specifica-
tion. Low tire inflation pressures will result in
overheating and possible failure of the tires.
Avoid using worn or damaged tires which may
result in reduced traction or tire failure.NOTE:Never exceed the maximum tire inflation
pressure shown on the tires.
C180A01A-AATUSE OF LIGHTSCheck your lights regularly for correct opera-
tion and always keep them clean. When driving
during the day in conditions of poor visibility, it
is helpful to drive with headlights on low beam.
This enables you to be seen as well as to see.
C190A01A-AATIf you are considering towing with your car, you
should first check with your State's Department
of Motor Vehicles to determine their legal re-
quirements.
Since laws vary from state to state the require-
ments for towing trailers, cars, or other types of
vehicles or apparatus may differ. Ask your
Hyundai dealer for further details before towing.CAUTION:Do not do any towing with your car during
its first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) in order to
allow the engine to properly break in. Fail-
ure to heed this caution may result in seri-
ous engine or transaxle damage. 2. Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil:
High speed travel consumes more fuel than
urban motoring. Do not forget to check both
engine coolant and engine oil.
3. Drive belt:
A loose or damaged drive belt may result in
overheating of the engine.C190B01S-AATTrailer HitchesSelect the proper hitch and ball combination,
making sure that its location is compatible with
that of the trailer or vehicle being towed.
Use a quality non-equalizing hitch which distrib-
utes 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 HITCH DESIGNED FOR TEMPORARY
INSTALLATION AND NEVER USE ONE THAT
ATTACHES ONLY TO THE BUMPER.
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CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE6
E050A01A-AATAny Questions?If you have any questions about the care of your
car, consult your Hyundai dealer.E040E01A-AATCleaning the WindowsYou may use any household window cleaner on
the windows. However, when cleaning the in-
side of the rear window be careful not to damage
the rear window defroster wiring.
E040D01A-AATCleaning the Seat BeltsTo clean the seat belts, use a cloth or sponge
with mild soap or detergent and warm water. Do
not use strong detergents, dye, bleach or abra-
sive materials on the seat belts as this may
weaken the fabric.
While cleaning the belts, inspect them for ex-
cessive wear, cuts, fraying or other signs of
damage and replace them if necessary.E040C01A-AATCleaning the CarpetsUse a foam-type carpet cleaner. Cleaners of
this type are available in aerosol cans in liquid
form or powder. Read the instructions and
follow them exactly. Using a vacuum cleaner
with the appropriate attachment, remove as
much dirt from the carpets as possible. Apply
the foam following the manufacturer's direc-
tions, then rub in overlapping circles. Do not add
water. These cleaners work best when the
carpet is kept as dry as possible.
E040B01A-AATTo Clean the Leather Upholstery
(If Installed)In the normal course of use, leather upholstered
surfaces will, like any material, pick-up dust and
dirt. This dust and dirt must be cleaned off or it
may work into the surface of the leather, caus-
ing damage.
Fine leather needs care, and should be cleaned
when necessary. Washing leather thoroughly
with soap and water will keep your leather
lustrous, beautiful and ensure you have many
years of wear.
Take a piece of cheese cloth and using any mild
soap and lukewarm water, work up a good
lather. Thoroughly wash the leather. Wipe clean
with a slightly damp cloth and dry with soft cloth.
Do this as often as the leather becomes soiled.
During tanning operations, sufficient oils are
incorporated through processing that none need
be applied during the life of the leather. Oil
applied to the finished surface will in no way help
the leather and may do more harm than good.
Varnishes and furniture polishes should never
be used under any conditions.
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HEADLIGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT
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G290A03L-AATHID Type (If Installed)Before performing aiming adjustment, make
sure of the following.
G290A02L-A
Vertical
aiming1. Keep all tires inflated to the correct pressure.
2. Place the vehicle on level ground and press
the front bumper & rear bumper down sev-
eral times. Place vehicle at a distance of 118
in. (3m) from the test wall.
3. See that the vehicle is unloaded (except for
full levels of coolant, engine oil and fuel, and
spare tire, jack, and tools). Have the driver
or equivalent weight placed in driver's seat.
4. Clean the head light lenses and turn on the
headlights (Low beam).
5. Open the hood.
6. Draw the vertical line (through the center of
each headlight) and the horizontal line
(through the center of each headlight) on the
aiming screen.
And then, draw a parallel line at 0.8in.(21mm.)
under the horizontal line.
7. Adjust each cut-off line of the low beam to the
parallel line with a phillips screwdriver -
VERTICAL AIMING
WARNING:
If you need headlight aiming adjustment,
have your vehicle inspected by your Hyundai
Dealer.
Don't attempt to replace or inspect the HID
headlight bulb to prevent danger of an
electric shock.General Type
WARNING:
Horizontal aiming should be adjusted by an
authorized Hyundai Dealer.
G290B02L-AATAdjustment After Headlight Assembly
ReplacementIf the vehicle has had front body repair and the
headlight assembly has been replaced, the
headlight aiming should be checked using an
aiming screen 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 center of
headlights.
G290B01L-A
LW
H
HCut-off line
Ground
line
"P" Horizontal lineVertical line
0.83 in. (21 mm)
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Replacement instructions:
1. Allow the bulb to cool. Wear eye protection.
2. Open the engine hood.
3. Always grasp the bulb by its plastic base,
avoid touching the glass.
G260A01L-GATREPLACEMENT OF LIGHT BULBSBefore attempting to replace a light bulb, be sure
the switch is turned to the "OFF" position.
The next paragraph shows how to reach the
light bulbs so they may be changed. Be sure to
replace the burned-out bulb with one of the
same number and wattage rating.
See page 6-31 for the wattage descriptions.
G270A03L G270A02L-AAT
HEADLIGHT AND FRONT TURN SIG-
NAL LIGHT
High beam
Low beam
Turn signal light
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CAUTION:
o Keep the lights out of contact with pe-
troleum products, such as oil, gasoline,
etc.
o Be sure to replace the LED type equipped
bulbs with an assembly. SPECIFICATIONS:
"H";
Horizontal center line of headlights from
ground:
General type : 24.96 in. (634 mm)
HID type : 24.72 in. (628 mm)
"W";
Distance between each headlight center:
48.8 in. (1,240 mm)
"L";
Distance between the headlights and the
wall that the lights are tested against:
118 in. (3,000 mm)
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VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS2
J060A01L-AATFUEL SYSTEM
J050A01L-GATBRAKEJ040A01L-AATELECTRICAL
J020A01L-AATPOWER STEERINGJ010A02L-AATMEASUREMENT
191.8 (4875)
70.86 (1800)
55.9 (1420)
108.2 (2750)
60.6 (1540)
60.23 (1530) Overall length
Overall width
Overall height
Wheel base
Wheel tread
Front
Rear
Type
Wheel free play
Rack stroke
Oil pump typeRack and pinion
0 ~ 1.18 in (0 ~ 30 mm.)
5.74 in (146 mm.)
Vane type
Battery
AlternatorMF 68AH (MF)
120A (13.5V)
Dual hydraulic with brake booster
Ventilated disc
Solid disc
Cable operated on rear wheel Type
Front brake type
Rear brake type
Parking brake
18.5 US.gal (15.4 Imp.gal, 70 Liter)
Fuel tank capacity
J030A03L-AATTIRE
Tire pressure
Tire
Standardpsi (kpa)
Size
P205/60 R16 94H in. (mm)
Front
Rear
33 (230)
30 (210)
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VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
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ENGINEJ070A01L-AAT
ITEMS
Bore x Stroke
Displacement (cc)
Firing order
Valve clearance (warm engine)Intake
Exhaust
Spark plug gap
Idle speed (rpm)
Ignition timing (Base)
Oil grade (API)
3.5 V6
6-Cyl. V-type, DOHC
3.66 x 3.38 in. (93 x 85.8 mm)
213.3 cu. in (3497 cc)
1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6
Auto lash
Auto lash
0.039 ~ 0.043 in. (1.0 ~ 1.1 mm)
700 ± 100
BTDC 5° ± 2°
SH, SG or SG/CD and ABOVE multigrade and fuel-efficient oil
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VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS4
J080A05L-AATLUBRICATION CHART
Oil & Coolant Standard
API SH, Hot Climate : SAE 20W-40, 20W-50 (ABOVE 32°F OR 0°C)
SG or Normal Climate : SAE 10W-30 10W-40, 10W-50 (ABOVE -10°F OR -23°C)
SG/CDCold Climate : SAE 5W-30 5W-40 (BELOW 100°F OR 38°C)
HYUNDAI GENUINE ATF SP III, DIAMOND ATF SP III, SK ATF SP III or other brands
approved by Hyundai Motor Co.,
Ethylene glycol base for aluminum radiator
PSF-3 type fluid
DOT 3, DOT 4 or Equivalent Item
Engine
Transaxle
Coolant
Power steering
Brakes and clutch fluid
Quantity (US.qts) (lmp.qts, liter)
Drain & refill;
Without oil filter : 4.23 (3.52, 4.0)
With oil filter : 4.54 (3.78,4.3)
8.98 (7.48, 8.5)
11.8 (9.8, 11.2)
1.06 (0.88, 1.0)
As required
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