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AIR CONDITIONING CARE
G140D02A-AATChecking the Compressor Drive BeltWhen the air conditioning is being used regu-
larly, the compressor drive belt tension should
be checked at least once a month with the
engine turned off.
To check the drive belt tension, press down on
the belt halfway between the engine crankshaft
and compressor pulleys. Pressing with your
finger, you should not be able to deflect this belt
anymore than 1/3 of an inch. If the belt is too
loose, have it adjusted by your Hyundai dealer.
G140D02L
Crank shaft pulley
A/C pulley Power steering pulley
Generator
G140A01A-AATKeeping the Condenser CleanThe air conditioning condenser (and engine
radiator) should be checked periodically for
accumulation of dirt, dead insects, leaves, etc.
These can interfere with maximum cooling ef-
ficiency. When removing such accumulations,
brush or hose them away carefully to avoid
bending the cooling fans.
G140B01A-AATChecking the Air Conditioning Opera-
tion1. Start the engine and let it run at a fast idle for
several minutes with the air conditioning set
at the maximum cold setting.
2. If the air coming out of the in-dash vents is
not cold, have the air conditioning system
inspected by your Hyundai dealer.
CAUTION:
Running the air conditioning system for
extended periods of time with a low refrig-
erant level may damage the compressor.
!
G140C01A-AATLubricationTo lubricate the compressor and the seals in the
system, the air conditioning should be run for at
least 10 minutes each week. This is particularly
important during cool weather when the air
conditioning system is not otherwise in use.
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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
!
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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CHECKING AND REPLACING
FUSES
CHECKING DRIVE BELTS
G180A01A-AATCHECKING BRAKE PEDAL
CLEARANCEYou need a helper to check the brake pedal
clearance. With the engine running, have your
helper press down on the brake pedal several
times and then hold it down with a force of about
110 lbs (50 kg, 490 N). The brake pedal clear-
ance is the distance from the top surface of the
brake pedal to the asphalt sheeting under the
floor mat.
If the brake pedal clearance is not within the
limits specified in the illustration, have it in-
spected by your Hyundai dealer and adjusted
or repaired if necessary.
G180A01L
2.95 in. (75 mm)
G190A01A-AATDrive belts should be checked periodically for
proper tension and adjusted if necessary. At the
same time, belts should be examined for cracks,
wear, fraying or other evidence of deterioration
and replaced if necessary.
Belt routing should also be checked to be sure
there is no interference between the belts and
other parts of the engine. After a belt is replaced,
the new belt should be adjusted again after two
or three weeks to eliminate slack resulting from
initial stretching after use.
G140D02L
Crank shaft pulley
A/C pulley Power steering pulley
Generator
G200A01Y-GATReplacing a Fusible LinkA fusible link will melt if the electrical circuits from
the battery are ever overloaded, thus prevent-
ing damage to the entire wiring harness. (This
could be caused by a short in the system
drawing too much current.) If this ever happens,
have a Hyundai dealer determine the cause,
repair the system and replace the fusible link.
The fusible links are located in a under hood
junction box for easy inspection.
G200A01LBad
Good
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POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
CHECKING ELECTRIC COOLING
FANS!
G250A01A-AATFOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT
YOUR HYUNDAIIf you desire additional information about main-
taining and servicing your Hyundai, you may
purchase a factory Shop Manual at your Hyundai
dealer's parts department. This is the same
manual used by dealership technicians and
while it is highly technical it can be useful in
obtaining a better understanding of your car and
how it works.G240A01A-AATPOWER STEERING HOSESIt is suggested that you check the power steer-
ing hose connections for fluid leakage at regular
intervals. The power steering hoses should be
replaced if there is severe surface cracking,
scuffing or worn spots. Deterioration of the hose
could cause premature failure.
G230A01L-AAT
G220B01A-AAT
Checking Engine Cooling FanThe engine cooling fan should come on auto-
matically if the engine coolant temperature is
high.G220A01A-AAT
G220C01A-AATChecking Condenser Cooling FanThe condenser coolant fan should come on
automatically whenever the air conditioning is in
operation.
WARNING:
The cooling fan is controlled by engine
coolant temperature and may sometimes
operate even when the engine is not run-
ning. Use extreme caution when working
near the blades of the coolant fan, so that
you are not injured by a rotating fan blade.
As the engine coolant temperature de-
creases the fan will automatically shut off.
This is a normal condition.
The power steering fluid level should be checked
regularly.
To check the power steering fluid level, be sure
the ignition is "OFF", then check to make certain
that the power steering fluid level is between the
"MAX" and "MIN" level markings on the fluid
reservoir.
NOTE:Grinding noise from the power steering
pump may be heard immediately after the
engine is started in extremely cold condi-
tions (below -4°F). If the noise stops during
warm up, there is no abnormal function in
the system. It is due to a power steering
fluid characteristic in extremely cold condi-
tions.
HXG2006
Recommended FluidUse PSF-3 fluid.NOTE:Do not start the engine when the power
steering oil reservoir is empty.
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CONSUMER INFORMATION & REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
12
SPARE TIRE AND TOOLSI100A02E-AATYour Hyundai is delivered with the fol-
lowing:
Spare tire and wheel
Wheel nut wrench, Wrench bar
Jack
I100A03LI110A01A-AAT
SHOP MANUALA Hyundai Shop Manual is available from your
authorized Hyundai dealer. It's written for pro-
fessional technicians, but is simple enough for
most mechanically-inclined owners to under-
stand.I120A03A-AATWARRANTIES FOR YOUR HYUNDAI
VEHICLEo New vehicle 60 Months/60,000 Miles Limited
Warranty.
o New vehicle 120 Months/100,000 Miles Lim-
ited Powertrain Warranty (original owner
only).
o Anti-Perforation Limited Warranty
o Emission Defect Warranty - Federal Vehicle
o California Emission Control System War-
ranty (if applicable)
o Emission Performance Warranty Federal
vehicle
o Replacement Parts and Accessories Lim-
ited WarrantyNOTE:Detailed warranty information is provided
in your Hyundai Owner's Handbook.
!
WARNING:
o Driving on worn-out tires is dan-
gerous! Worn-out tires can cause
loss of braking effectiveness,
steering control and traction. When
replacing tires, never mix radial
and bias ply tires on the same car.
If you replace radial tires with bias-
ply tires, they must be installed in
sets of four.
o Using tires and wheels of other
than the recommended sizes could
cause unusual handling charac-
teristics that could cause death,
serious injury, or property dam-
age.
o Wheels that do not meet Hyundai's
dimensional specifications may
fit poorly and result in damage to
the vehicle, including broken
wheel studs.
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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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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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INDEX
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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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