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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
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GENERAL CHECKS
G020C01A-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 Manual transaxle operation, including clutch
operation
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)
G020A01A-AATEngine CompartmentThe following should be checked regularly:
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 components)
o Power steering fluid level
o Battery condition
o Air filter condition
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INDEX
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A
Air Bag...............................................................................................1-26
Air Cleaner Filter ...............................................................................6-12
Air Conditioning
Care..............................................................................................6-19
Operation......................................................................................6-20
Switch...........................................................................................1-75
Air Conditioner Filter ..........................................................................1-84
Antenna..........................................................................................1-125
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........................................................2-11
Ashtray..............................................................................................1-52
Automatic Transaxle........................................................................... 2-7
Auto Remote Control Switch .............................................................1-67
B
Battery..................................................................................... 2-16, 6-23
Binding arbitration..............................................................................8-15
Brake
Anti-lock system..........................................................................2-11
Checking the brakes ....................................................................6-17
Fluid ..............................................................................................6-18
Pedal clearance...........................................................................6-23
Pedal free-play.............................................................................6-23
Practices......................................................................................2-11
Breaking-In your new Hyundai ........................................................... 1-3
Bulbs Wattage...................................................................................6-39C
Care of Cassette tapes ..................................................................1-123
Care of Disc ...................................................................................1-123
Cassette Tape Player Operation
(H250, H280, J290)............................................. 1-91, 1-105, 1-113
Catalytic Converter............................................................................. 7-3
CD Auto Changer (H260, H280, J290) .................... 1-99, 1-110, 1-118
Child Restraint System......................................................... 1-20 ~ 1-24
Cigarette Lighter................................................................................1-51
Clutch
Checking fluid...............................................................................6-19
Pedal free-play.............................................................................6-22
Combination Light
Auto Light......................................................................................1-46
Headlight flasher..........................................................................1-47
Headlight switch...........................................................................
1-46
High-beam switch........................................................................1-46
Lane change signal ......................................................................1-45
Turn signal operation...................................................................1-45
Compact Disc Player Operation
(H260, H280, J290)............................................. 1-96, 1-107, 1-118
Consumer Information......................................................................8-11
Cooling Fans.....................................................................................6-27
Corrosion Protection
Cleaning the interior....................................................................... 4-5
Protecting your Hyundai from corrosion....................................... 4-2
Washing and waxing...................................................................... 4-3
Cruise Control...................................................................................1-65
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INDEX
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Heating and cooling control
Rotary Type.................................................................................1-69
Automatic Type ............................................................................1-78
High-mounted Rear Stop light ...........................................................1-58
Hood Release....................................................................................1-59
Horn.................................................................................................1-63
I
Ignition Switch ...................................................................................... 2-3
Instrument Cluster and Indicator Lights...........................................1-34
Intermittent Wiper..............................................................................1-48
J
Jump Starting...................................................................................... 3-3
K
Keys................................................................................................... 1-3
If you lose your keys ...................................................................3-14
Positions......................................................................................... 2-3
L
Lubrication Chart................................................................................. 9-4
Luggage Net ......................................................................................1-64M
Maintenance Intervals
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ............................... 5-7
Maintenance under severe usage conditions............................... 5-6
Scheduled maintenance................................................................ 5-4
Service requirements.................................................................... 5-2
Map Light...........................................................................................1-55
Mirror
Day-night inside rearview ............................................................1-57
Outside rear view .........................................................................1-56
O
Odometer..........................................................................................1-41
P
Parking Brake....................................................................................1-58
Power Steering Fluid Level ...............................................................6-28
Power Window.................................................................................... 1-8
Pre-tensioner Seat Belt .....................................................................1-24
R
Radio (H250, H260, H280, J290).................... 1-88, 1-93, 1-102, 1-113
Rear Seats
Before folding the rear seats .......................................................1-13
Fold down.....................................................................................1-13
Rear seat entry ............................................................................1-12
Rear seat positions......................................................................1-12
Rear Window Defroster Switch ........................................................1-50
Reporting Safety Defects .................................................................
8-15
Seoul Korea
Printing: ARR. 08, 2005
Publication No.: A2CO-EU54D
Printed in Korea
SERVICE STATION INFORMATION
FUEL:UNLEADED gasoline only
Pump Octane Rating of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher.FUEL TANK CAPACITYOriginal, U.S.gal (Imp.gal., liter) 14.5 (12, 55)TIRE PRESSURE:See the label on the driver side center pillar outer panel.OTHER TIRE INFORMATION:See pages 8-2 through 8-14.HOOD RELEASE:Pull handle under left side of dash.ENGINE OIL:API grade SJ, SL or ABOVE / ILSAC grade GF-3 or ABOVE and fuel
efficient oil. Use SAE 5W-20, 5W-30 or 10W-30 if normal temperatures
are above 0°F (-18°C). See page 6-5 or 9-4.
MANUAL TRANSAXLE:HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF 75W/85 (API GL-4) Oil level
should be up to filler-bolt hole in housing beside differential.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 meeting the SP
III specification approved by Hyundai Motor Co..QUICK INDEXo Car will not start ........................................................................ 3-2
o Flat tire ...................................................................................... 3-6
o Warning light/chime comes on ...................................... 1-36 ~ 1-39
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 .......................................................... 8-15
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