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Engine Compartment .................................................... 6-2
Daily Operating Checks ............................................... 6-5
Maintenance Precautions ............................................. 6-5
Engine Oil ..................................................................... 6-6
Engine Coolant Checking and Replacing .................... 6-9
Changing the Air Cleaner Filter ...................................6-11
Manual Transaxle Lubricant .................... ....................6-14
Automatic Transaxle Fluid ........................................... 6-14
Brake System Checking ............................................. 6-16
Checking the Clutch Fluid ........................................... 6-17
Air Conditioning System Maintenance ........................ 6-17
Changing the Climate Control Air Filter .. ....................6-18
Fusible Links ............................................................... 6-20
Battery Mai ntenance ................................................... 6-21
Electric Cooling Fans .................................................. 6-23
Power Steering Fluid Level ......................................... 6-23
Headlight Aiming Adjustment ...................................... 6-24
Replacing Light Bulbs ................................................. 6-25
Bulb Wattage ............................................................... 6-33
Fuse Panel D escription ............................................... 6-34
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1. Clutch fluid reservoir
(Not all models)
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake booster
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Relay box
G010A01GK-EAT (1.6L)
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
HGK5003-E
CAUTION:
When inspecting or servic-
ing the engine, you should handle tools and other heavy objects carefully so that the plastic rocker coverof the engine is not dam- aged.
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6. Windscreen washer fluid reservoir cap
7. Power steering fluid reservoir
8. Engine coolant reservoir
9. Engine oil level dipstick
10.Radiator cap 11.Automatic transaxle fluid level dip-
stick (Not all models)
12.Air cleaner
13.Battery
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G010B01GK-EAT
(2.0L)
1. Clutch fluid reservoir (Not all models)
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake booster
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Relay box 6. Windscreen washer fluid reservoir
cap
7. Power steering fluid reservoir
8. Engine coolant reservoir
9. Engine oil level dipstick 10. Radiator cap
11. Automatic transaxle fluid level
dipstick (Not all models)
12. Air cleaner
13. Battery CAUTION:
When inspecting or servic- ing the engine, you shouldhandle tools and other heavy objects carefully so that the plastic rocker coverof the engine is not dam- aged.
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HGK5002-E
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1. Power steering fluid reservoir
2. Clutch fluid reservoir(Not all models)
3. Brake booster
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Air cleaner 6. Relay box
7. Windscreen washer fluid reservoir
cap
8. Engine coolant reservoir
9. Engine oil level dipstick 10. Radiator cap
11. Engine oil filler cap
12. Automatic transaxle fluid level
dipstick (Not all medels)
13. Battery
G010C01GK-EAT
(2.7L)
HGK5001-E
CAUTION:
When inspecting or servic-ing the engine, you shouldhandle tools and other heavy objects carefully so that the plastic rocker coverof the engine is not dam- aged.
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SG020B1-E The following items should be checked on a daily basis or whenever the vehicle is refuelled, whichever occurssooner.
o Engine oil level.
o Engine coolant level.
o Power steering fluid level.
o Brake fluid level.
o Windscreen washer fluid level.
o Battery condition.
o Tyre condition and pressures.
o Operation and cleanliness of all lighting equipment.
o Windscreen wiper and washer op-
eration.
o Horn operation.
o Warning lamp operation.
o Adjustment and cleanliness of mir- rors.
o Seat and seat belt adjustment and operation.
o Fluid leakage.
The vehicle must not be driven if the daily operating checks indicate that any item of equipment related to the safety or roadworthiness of the ve-hicle is not functioning correctly. DAILY OPERATING CHECKS
MAINTENANCE PRECAU- TIONS
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G020D01TG-EAT Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instructions only for the maintenanceitems that are easy to perform.Several procedures should be done byHyundai authorised repairer. NOTE: Improper owner maintenance dur- ing the warranty period may affectwarranty coverage.
WARNING:
o Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous. You can be seriously injured whilst performing some maintenanceprocedures. If you lack sufficient knowledge and experience or the proper tools and equipment to dothe work, have it done by Hyundai authorised repairer.
o Working under the bonnet with the engine running is dangerous. It becomes even more dangerouswhen you wear jewellery or loose clothing. These can become en- tangled in moving parts and re-sult in injury. Therefore, if you must run the engine whilst work- ing under the bonnet, make cer-tain that you remove all jewellery (especially rings, bracelets, watches, and necklaces) and allneckties, scarves, and similar loose clothing before getting near the engine or cooling fans.
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ENGINE COOLANT CHECKING AND REPLACING
SG050A1-E
WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap
when the engine is hot, since the system is pressurised and coolant may be ejected from the radiator resulting in scalding. NOTE: It is imperative that vehicles fitted with an air conditioning systemhave a coolant concentration of the recommended strength at all times. The use of the air condition-ing system when the cooling sys- tem is filled with water only will result in the heater matrix freezingand subsequently bursting.
SG050B1-E
Coolant recommendations
Only ethylene glycol based coolantwith a corrosion inhibitor suited to aluminium alloy engine components should be used in the cooling system.No further additives or inhibitors should be used. The coolant specific gravity should be checked as pre-scribed in the maintenance schedule to ensure adequate frost and corro- sion protection. In addition, the en-gine coolant must be replaced at the specified interval since the corrosion inhibitor properties deteriorate withtime.It is important to note that whilst anincrease in the concentration of anti freeze gives an increase in the level of frost protection, a solution which isin excess of 65% anti freeze will result in reduced frost protection and engine overheating. Therefore therecommended concentration of 50% should not be exceeded for general use. The use of methanol based anti freeze compounds may result in engine over- heating and will invalidate the vehiclewarranty.
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HGK4006
SG050C1-E Engine Coolant Level
The engine coolant level may be
observed through the side of the plas- tic coolant reservoir (expansion tank) when the engine is cold. If the level is below the "L" mark, add coolant ofthe correct concentration until the level is between the "L" and "F" marks. If the level falls below the "L" mark on aregular basis despite being topped up, consult a Hyundai authorised re- pairer. SG050D1-E To Change the Engine Coolant The engine coolant should be changed at those intervals specified in the ve- hicle maintenance schedule in Sec- tion 5.
3. With the heater temperature controlset to the "HOT" position, removethe radiator cap and open the radia- tor drain tap.
4. When the engine coolant has drained completely, close the drain tap en- suring that this is not over tight-ened. G050D03E
CAUTION:
Care should be taken to ensure that
coolant is not allowed to spill ontothe paintwork since the finish maybecome damaged. If coolant spill- age occurs, the affected area should be rinsed thoroughly with water.
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1. Park the vehicle on level ground and ensure that the parking brake is firmly applied, and the engine al- lowed to cool. DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS OPERA- TION WHILST THE ENGINE IS HOT SINCE BURNING OR SCALD-ING MAY RESULT.
2. Prepare a suitable receptacle to
collect the displaced coolant andposition this under the radiator drain tap.
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G070A01E-AAT To change the filter, unsnap the clips around the cover. When this is done, the cover can be lifted off, the oldfilter removed and the new filter put in its place. Genuine Hyundai Replace- ment Parts are recommended.
HGK5010
! CAUTION:
o Operating your vehicle without a proper air cleaner filter in place can result in excessive engine wear.
o When removing the air cleaner filter, be careful that dust or dirtdoes not enter the air intake. These may result in damage tothe air cleaner filter.
G050D04E
!WARNING:
The cooling fan is controlled by engine coolant temperature and may sometimes operate even when theengine is not running. Use extreme caution when working near the blades of the cooling fan so thatyou are not injured by a rotating fan blade. As the engine coolant tem- perature decreases, the fan will au-tomatically shut off. This is a nor- mal condition.
5. Prepare a suitable quantity of new
engine coolant (refer to section 9) and pour this into the radiator.
6. Start the engine with the radiator
cap still removed and continue toadd coolant as the level decreases as air is expelled from the system. When the level remains constant,replace the radiator cap and re- plenish the coolant reservoir.
7. When the engine is hot, check to ensure that no coolant leaks arepresent.
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