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B340A01A-AAT Combination Turn Signal, Head- light And High-beam SwitchTurn Signal Operation Pulling down on the lever causes the turn signals on the left side of the car to blink. Pushing upwards on the levercauses the turn signals on the right side of the car to blink. As the turn is com- pleted, the lever will automatically re-turn to the center position and turn off the turn signals at the same time. If either turn signal indicator light blinksmore rapidly than usual, goes on but does not blink, or does not go on at all, there is a malfunction in the system.Check for a burned-out fuse or bulb or see your Hyundai dealer. B340B01A-AAT Lane Change Signal To indicate a lane change, move the lever up or down to a point where it begins flashing.The lever will automatically return to the center position when released.
B340B01MC
B340C02FC-GAT Headlight Switch
To operate the headlights, turn the bar- rel on the end of the multi-function switch. The first position turns on theparking lights, sidelights, tail lights and instrument panel lights. The second position turns on the headlights. NOTE: The ignition must be in the "ON" position to turn on the headlights.B340C02MC
MULTI-FUNCTION LIGHT SWITCH
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BEFORE STARTING THE EN- GINE
C020A01O-GAT Before you start the engine, you should always:
1. Look around the vehicle to be sure
there are no flat tires, puddles of oil, water or other indications of pos- sible trouble.
2. After entering the car, check to be sure the parking brake is engaged.
3. Check that all windows, and lights are clean.
4. Check that the interior and exterior
mirrors are clean and in position.
5. Check your seat, seatback and headrest to be sure they are in theirproper positions.
6. Lock all the doors.
7. Fasten your seat belt and be sure
that all other occupants have fas- tened theirs.
8. Turn off all lights and accessories
that are not needed.
9. When you turn the ignition switch to "ON", check that all appropriatewarning lights are operating andthat you have sufficient fuel.
10.Check the operation of warning
lights and all bulbs when key is inthe "ON" position. WARNING: (DIESEL ENGINE)
To ensure that sufficient vacuum exists within the brake system dur-ing cold weather start-up condi- tions, it is necessary to run the engine at idle for several secondsafter starting the engine.
!WARNING:
o In a collision crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seatbelt.
o Your vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide for saferide and handling capability.Do not use a size and type of tire and wheel that is different from the one that is originally installedon your vehicle. It can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could lead to han-dling failure or rollover and seri- ous injury. When replacing the tires, be sureto equip all four tires with the tire and wheel of the same size, type, tread, brand and load-carryingcapacity. If you nevertheless de- cide to equip your vehicle with any tire/wheel combination notrecommended by Hyundai for off- road driving, you should not use these tires for highway driving.
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Engine Compartment .................................................... 6-2
General Checks ........................................................... 6-6
Checking the Engine Oil ............................................... 6-7
Changing the Oil and Filter ........................................... 6-9
Checking and Changing the Engine Coolant ...............6-13
Spark Plugs ....................... .......................................... 6-15
Changing the Air Cleaner Filte r ....................................6-17
Checking the Transaxle Oil (Manual ) ..........................6-19
Checking the Transaxle Fluid (Automatic)..................6-20
Checking the B rakes ................................................... 6-22
Checking the Clutch Fluid ............................................ 6-23
Air Conditioning Care ................................................... 6-24
Checking the Air Conditioner Filter
(For Evaporator and Blower U nit) .............................6-25
Checking Drive Belts................................................... 6-27
Checking and Replacing Fuses .................................. 6-28
Power Steering Fluid Level .......................................... 6-32
Removal of Water from the Fuel Filter .........................6-33
Replacement of Light Bulbs ......................................... 6-35
Fuse Panel Description ............................................... 6-42
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance
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35REPLACEMENT OF LIGHT BULBS
HLC5033
G270A03A-GAT Headlight Bulb
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.
SPECIFICATIONS: "H" Horizontal center line of headlights from ground.Gasoline Engine: 656 mm (25.8 in.) Diesel Engine: 664 mm (26.1 in.) "W" Distance between each headlight center.Gasoline Engine/Diesel Engine : 1,078 mm (42.4 in.) "L" Distance between the headlights and the wall that the lights are testedagainst. : 3,000 mm (118 in.). G260A02A-AAT Before attempting to replace a light bulb, be sure the switch is turned to the "OFF" position. The next paragraph shows how to reachthe light bulbs so they may be changed. Be sure to replace the burned-out bulb with one of the same number and watt-age rating. See page 6-41 for the wattage descrip- tions.
CAUTION:
Keep the lamps out of contact with petroleum products, such as oil, gasoline, etc.
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4. Using a spanner, remove the head-light assembly mounting bolts.
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8. Remove the protective cap from the
replacement bulb and install the new bulb by matching the plastic base with the headlight hole. Reattach the bulb spring and install the dust cover.Reconnect the power cord.
9. Use the protective cap and carton to
dispose of the old bulb.
10.Check for proper headlight aim.
6. Remove the dust cover. HLC5011
HLC5009
HLC5034-1
5. Disconnect the power cord from the bulb base in the back of the head-light. 7. Push the bulb spring to remove the
headlight bulb. HLC5010
G270A03O
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G270D01A-GAT Rear Combination Light
G270D01A
G270B01A-GAT Front Turn Signal light / Position Light
1. Disconnect the power cord from the
bulb. HLC5034 HLC50122. To replace the front turn signal light
(1) or position light (2), take it out from the bulb holder by turning it counterclockwise.
3. Install the new bulb.
4 Door
(1)
(2)
WARNING:
The halogen bulb contains gas un- der pressure and if impacted couldshatter, resulting in flying fragments. Always wear eye protection when servicing the bulb. Protect the bulbagainst abrasions or scratches and against liquids when lighted. Turn the bulb on only when installed in aheadlight. Replace the headlight if damaged or cracked. Keep the bulb out of the reach of children and dis- pose of the used bulb with care.
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1. Open the trunk lid/tail gate.
2. Remove the mounting screws of the
rear combination light as shown witha phillips screwdriver. 3. To replace the rear combination light
(stop/tail light, turn signal light or back-up light), take it out from the bulb holder by turning it counter- clockwise.
(1) Turn Signal Light(2) Stop/Tail Light (3) Back-up Light
4. Install the new bulb. (1)
(2)
(3) G270C01TB-GAT Luggage Compartment Light (If Installed)
HLC5014
1. Remove the cover with a flat-head screwdriver.
2. Disconnect the power cord. HTB283
3/5 Door
4 Door
HLC5015
G270D02A HLC5016
4 Door 3/5 Door
(2)
(1)
(3) 3/5 Door
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G270F02A-GAT Rear Fog Light (If Installed)
G270F01AHTB278
3. Replace with a new bulb.
HTB277
G270E01A-GATSide Repeater (If Installed)
G270E01A
1. Push the cover toward the front of vehicle and remove it.
2. Disconnect the power code.
3. Replace with a new bulb.
HTB284