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10CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
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The engine oil and filter should be changed at those intervals specified in the maintenance schedule in Sec- tion 5. If the car is being driven in severe conditions, more frequent oiland filter changes are required. The procedure for changing the oil and filter is as follows:
1. Park the car on level ground and set the parking brake. Start the engine and let it warm up until the needle on the coolant temperature gauge moves above the lowestmark. Turn the engine off and place the gear selector lever in "P" (auto- WARNING:
Be very careful when draining the engine oil as it may be hot enough to burn you!
4. When the oil has stopped draining, replace the drain plug using a new gasket and retighten by turning itclockwise. Oil pan drain plug tightening torque: 3.5 ~ 4.5 kgf.m
G040A03HP-GAT
HHP5004
G040A01HP
G040A02HP matic transmission) or reverse gear (manual transmission).
2. Open the hood and remove the engine oil filler cap.
3. Slide underneath the car and loosen the drain plug by turning it counter-clockwise with a wrench of theproper size. Be sure that a drain pan is in position to catch the oil as it drains out, then remove the drainplug.
Diesel Engine (2.9 CRDi)
Diesel Engine (2.5 TCI)
Gasoline Engine
Oil filter
Drain plug Oil filler cap
Oil filler cap
Oil filter
Drain plug Oil filler cap
Oil filter
Drain plug
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CHECKING THE TRANSMIS- SION OIL (MANUAL)FILLING THE WASHER RES- ERVOIR
CAUTION:
o Radiator antifreeze (engine cool- ant) should not be used in the washer system because it will damage the car's finish.
o The washer should not be oper- ated if the washer reservoir isempty. This can damage the washer fluid pump.
! G100A04HP-GAT Transmission lubricant in the manual transmission should be checked at those intervals specified in the ve-hicle maintenance schedule in Sec- tion 5.
Recommended Oil Use only HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF 75W/85 (API GL-4) in the manual transmission. Drain plug
G090A02HP-AAT The washer fluid reservoir supplies fluid to the windshield washer sys- tem. A good quality washer fluid should be used to fill the washer reservoir. The fluid level should be checked morefrequently during inclement weather or whenever the washer system is in more frequent use. The capacity of the washer reservoir is 4.5 liters. HHP5017
HHP5010
Filler plug
WARNING:
o Windshield washer fluid agents contain some amounts of alco- hol and can be flammable undercertain circumstances. Do not allow sparks or flame to contact the washer fluid or the washerfluid reservoir. Damage to the vehicle or its occupants could occur.
o Windshield washer fluid is poi- sonous to humans and animals.Do not drink windshield washer fluid. Serious injury or death could occur.
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Manual Transmission Oil Capac- ity
The oil capacity of the manual trans-
mission is;
WARNING:
It is always better to check the
transmission oil level when the engine is cool or cold. If the en- gine is hot, you should exercise great caution to avoid burningyourself on hot engine or exhaust parts.
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Engine GasolineDiesel (2.9 CRDi)Diesel (2.5 TCI) Capacity 3.2 liters 2.5 liters
G100B01HP-GAT
To Check the Manual transmis- sion Fluid Level
Park the car on level ground with the engine off.
1. Using a wrench of the correct size, loosen the oil filler plug by turningit counterclockwise and remove itwith your fingers. G100B01L2. Use your finger to feel inside the
hole. The oil level should be at itsbottom edge. If it is not, check for leaks before adding oil. To refill the transmission or bring the oil levelup,add oil slowly until it reaches the proper level. Do not overfill.
3. Replace the plug and washer, screw it in with your fingers andthen tighten securely with the wrench.
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VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
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J080A09HP-GAT Item
Transmission FluidTransfer Case OilFront Axle Gear Oil Rear Axle Gear Oil Coolant Power Steering OilBrakes and Clutch Fluid Oil & Grease Standard
HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF 75W/85 (API GL-4)MOBIL DEXRON-IIATF DEXRON-IIIHYPOID GEAR OIL API GL-5 or HIGHER,SAE 80W[BELOW -30°C(-22°F)]/90W[ABOVE -30°C(-22°F)]MITSUBISHI GENUINE GEAR OIL PART NO. 8149630EX orCASTROL HYPOY LS(2.5 TCI)MOBIL INFILREX 33 (2.9 CRDi or 3.5 V6)HYPOID GEAR OIL API GL-5 or HIGHER,SAE 80W[BELOW -30°C(-22°F)]/90W[ABOVE -30°C(-22°F)]Ethylene glycol base for aluminum radiatorPSF-3 TYPE FLUIDDOT 3, DOT 4 or Equivalent
Q'ty (liter)
2.5 (2.5 TCI), 3.2 (2.9 CRDi or 3.5 V6) 8.2 (2.5 TCI), 11.8 (2.9 CRDi ), 10.5 (3.5 V6)1.42Part-time 4WD : 1.8Full-time 4WD : 1.3 NO.7 : 2.6, NO.7.5 : 2.88(2.5 TCI), 9(2.9 CRDi), 11(3.5 V6) 1.3As required
Manual Automatic
With LSD Without LSD
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10INDEX
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Pressure ................................................................... 8-3
Replacement ............................................................ 8-6
Rotation .................................................................... 8-5
Snow tires ................................................................ 8-4
Spare tire ................................................................. 3-5
Traction .................................................................... 8-5
Towing
A trailer (or vehicle) ............................................... 2-28
Emergency ............................................................. 3-16
If your car must be towed .....................................3-14
Transmission
Automatic transmission ............................................ 2-9
Automatic transmission fluid checking ...................6-20
Manual transmission ................................................ 2-7
Manual transmission oil checking .......................... 6-18
Trip Odometer ........................................................... 1-67
U Under T ray ................................................................ 1-23
V Vehicle Identification Number ..................................... 8-2
Vehicle Specifications ................................................. 9-1 WWarning Lights
.......................................................... 1-39
Windows
Power ..................................................................... 1-17
Windshield Wiper and Washer................................. 1-76
Rear Wiper and Washer Switch ............................1-77
Windshield Wiper Blades ..................... ..................... 6-16
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YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
B255A01HP-EAT INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
ABS Service Reminder Indicator(SRI) LightHigh Beam Indicator Light Low Oil Pressure Warning Light Parking Brake/Low Brake Fluid Level Warning Light Charging System Warning Light
Hatchback Door Open Warning Light
Door Ajar Warning Light Low Fuel Level Warning Light
Front Fog Indicator Light
Overdrive OFF Indicator Light (Not all models)
Immobiliser Warning Indicator Light (Diesel Engine)
Seat Belt Warning Light Cruise Indicator Light (Not all models)
Malfunction Indicator Light
A/T(Automatic Transmission) Oil Temperature Warning Light (Not all models)
4WD LOW Indicator Light 4WD HIGH Indicator Light (Part-time 4WD only)
4WD System Warning Light (Full-time 4WD only)
Fuel Filter Warning Light (Diesel Engine)
Brake Vacuum Warning Light (Diesel Engine)
Diesel Preheat Indication Light (Diesel Engine)
* More detailed explanations of these items will be found beginning on page 1-50.SRS (Airbag) Service Reminder Indicator (SRI) Light
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1. Tachometer
2. Turn Signal Indicator Light
3. Coolant Temperature Gauge
4. Fuel Gauge
5. Speedometer
6. ABS Service Reminder Indicator(SRI) (Not all models)
7. Supplemental Restraint (AirBag) System Service Reminder lndicator (SRI)
8. Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
9. Parking Brake/Low Brake Fluid LevelWarning Light
10. Charging System Warning Light
11. A/T Oil Temperature Warning Light (Not all models)
12. Overdrive OFF Indicator Light (Not all models)
13. High Beam Indicator Light 14. Front Fog Indicator Light
15. Automatic Transmission Position Indicator Light (Not all models)
16. Cruise Indicator Light (Not all models)
17. 4WD LOW Indicator Light
18. 4WD HIGH Indicator Light (Part-time 4WD)
/4WD System Warning Light (Full-time 4WD)
19. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
20. Trip Odometer
21. Odometer 22.Trip odometer Reset Knob
23. Hatchback Door Open Warning Light
24. Door Ajar Warning Light
25. Seat Belt Warning Light
26. Low Fuel Warning Light
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1. Tachometer
2. Turn Signal Indicator Light
3. Coolant Temperature Gauge
4. Fuel Gauge
5. Speedometer
6. Immobilizer Warning Light
7. Diesel Preheat Indicator Light
8. ABS Service Reminder Indicator (SRI) (Not all models)
9. Supplemental Restraint (AirBag) System Service Reminder Indicator (SRI)
10. Fuel Filter Warning Light
11. Brake Vacuum Warning Light
12. Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
13. Parking Brake/Low Brake Fluid Level Warning Light
14. Charging System Warning Light
15. A/T Oil Temperature Warning Light (Not all models) 16. Overdrive OFF Indicator Light (Not all models)
17. High Beam Indicator Light
18. Front Fog Indicator Light
19. Automatic Transmission Position Indicator Light
(Not all models)
20. Cruise Indicator Light (Not all models)
21. 4WD LOW Indicator Light
22. 4WD HIGH Indicator Light (Part-time 4WD) / 4WD System Warning Light (Full-time 4WD)
23. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
24. Trip Odometer
25. Odometer
26. Trip Odometer Reset Knob
27. Hatchback Door Open Warning Light
28. Door Ajar Warning Light
29. Seat Belt Warning Light
30. Low Fuel Warning Light