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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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CHANGING THE AIR CLEANER
FILTER
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NOTE:
o Spark plugs should be tightened firmly.
Overtightening can damage the threads
in the aluminum cylinder head. Also,
leaving them too loose can cause the
spark plug to get very hot and posibly
result in damage to the engine.
o It is recommended that spark plugs be
changed by an authorized Hyundai
dealer.
WARNING:
It is recommended that the engine be cool
or cold when changing the spark plugs. If
the engine is hot, you could burn yourself
on the insulated connector, the spark plug
or the engine itself.
G070A02Y-AATThe replacement of air cleaner filter is per-
formed in the following manner.
1. Unsnap the clips around the cover.
2. When this is done, the cover can be lifted off,
the old filter removed and the new filter put in
its place.
Genuine Hyundai replacement parts are rec-
ommended.
CAUTION:
Operating your vehicle without a proper air
cleaner filter in place can result in excessive
engine wear. When removing the air cleaner
filter, be careful that dust or dirt does not
enter the air intake. These may result in
damage to the air cleaner filter.
HXG720J
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CHANGING THE AIR CONDITIONER
FILTERG145A02L-GAT(For Evaporator and Blower Unit)The air conditioner filter is located in front of the
evaporator unit behind the glove box.
It helps to decrease pollutants from entering the
car.
G145A02L
G145A03L
G145A01L
B760A08L
1. Open the glove box and take out the damper
strap from the hole.2. Lower the glove box completely by pushing
the both sides of the glove box inward.3. Lower the glove box down completely.
4. Turn the knob of the air conditioner filter
cover counterclockwise and remove the air
conditioner filter cover.
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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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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS2
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMH010A02L-AATYour Hyundai is equipped with an emission
control system to meet all requirements of the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or Cali-
fornia Air Resources Board.
There are three emission control systems which
are as follows.
(1) Crankcase emission control system
(2) Evaporative emission control system
(3) Exhaust emission control system
In order to assure the proper function of the
emission control systems, it is recommended
that you have your car inspected and main-
tained by an authorized Hyundai dealer in ac-
cordance with the maintenance schedule in this
manual.
Caution for the Inspection and Maintenance
Test (3.5 V6 Vehicle with Traction Control
System)
After dynamometer testing is completed,
erase the ABS/TCS DTC(Diagnotic Trouble
Code) with a GST (Generic Scan Tool) or Hi-
Scan Pro.
H010B01A-AAT1. Crankcase Emission Control
SystemThe positive crankcase ventilation system is
employed to prevent air pollution caused by
blow-by gases being emitted from the crank-
case. This system supplies filtered air to the
crankcase through the air intake hose. Inside
the crankcase, the fresh air mixes with blow-by
gases, which then pass through the PCV valve
and into the induction system.
H010C01S-AAT2. Evaporative Emission Control (Includ-
ing ORVR: Onboard Refueling Vapor
Recovery) SystemThe Evaporative Emission Control System is
designed to prevent fuel vapors from escaping
into the atmosphere.
(The ORVR system is designed to allow the
vapors from the fuel tank to be loaded into
a canister while refueling at the gas station,
preventing the escape of fuel vapors into
the atmosphere.)CanisterFuel vapors generated inside the fuel tank are
absorbed and stored in the onboard canister.
When the engine is running, the fuel vapors
absorbed in the canister are drawn into the
induction system through the purge control
solenoid valve.Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV)The purge control solenoid valve is controlled
by the Engine Control Module (ECM); when the
engine coolant temperature is low during idling,
the PCSV closes so that evaporated fuel is not
taken into the engine. After the engine warms-
up during ordinary driving, the PCSV opens to
introduce evaporated fuel to the engine.
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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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