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5- 10 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
F070L01A-AAT
o Suspension Mounting Bolts
Check the suspension connections for
looseness or damage. Retighten to the specified torque. F070M01A-AAT
o Steering Gear Box, Linkage &
Boots/Lower arm Ball Joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine
off, check for excessive free-play inthe steering wheel. Check the linkage for bends or damage. Check the dust boots and ball joints for deterioration,cracks, or damage. Replace any dam- aged parts.
F070N01A-AAT
o Power Steering Pump, Belt
and Hoses
Check the power steering pump and
hoses for leakage and damage. Re- place any damaged or leaking parts immediately. Inspect the power steer- ing belt for evidence of cuts, cracks,excessive wear, oiliness and proper tension. Replace or adjust it if neces- sary.
F070J01A-AAT
o Brake Pads, Calipers and
Rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear,
discs for run out and wear, and cali-pers for fluid leakage.
F070K01A-AAT
o Exhaust Pipe and Muffler
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes,
muffler and hangers for cracks, dete-rioration, or damage. Start the engineand listen carefully for any exhaust gas leakage. Tighten connections or replace parts as necessary.
F070F01A-AAT
o Brake Hoses and Lines Visually check for proper installation, chafing, cracks, deterioration and any leakage. Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts immediately. F070G02A-AAT
o Brake Fluid Check brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir. The level should be between "MIN" and "MAX" marks onthe side of the reservoir. Use only hydraulic brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4. F070H01A-AAT
o Rear Brake Drums/Linings
Parking Brake
Check the rear brake drums and lin- ings for scoring, burning, leaking fluid, broken parts, and excessive wear. Inspect the parking brake system in-cluding the parking brake lever and cables. For detailed service proce- dures, refer to the Shop Manual.
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6. Do-It-Yourself Maintenance
Engine compartment ........................................................................ 6-2
General checks ................................................................................ 6-5
Checking the engine oil .................................................................... 6-6
Checking the engine coolant ............................................................ 6-9Changing the air cleaner filter ......................................................... 6-11
Filling the washer reservoir ............................................................ 6-13
Checking the transaxle oil (manual)............................................... 6-14
Checking the transaxle fluid (Automatic)....................................... 6-15
Checking the brakes ...................................................................... 6-17
Air conditioning care ....................................................................... 6-18
Changing the climate control air fil ter .............................................6-19
Checking drive belts ...................................................................... 6-22
Checking and replacing fuses ........................................................ 6-23
Checking the battery ...................................................................... 6-25
Checking electric cooling fans ....................................................... 6-26
Power steering fluid level ............................................................... 6-27
Replacement of bulbs .................................................................... 6-30
Fuse panel description ................................................................... 6-36
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6- 2 DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
HTB160A
1. Power steering fluid reservoir
2. Auto fuel cut switch (If installed)
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Brake fluid and clutch fluid reservoir 5. Air cleaner filter
6. Relay box
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
cap
8. Engine oil level dipstick 9. Radiator cap
10. Engine coolant reservoir
11. Battery
G010A02TB-GAT ENGINE COMPARTMENT (1.1 SOHC)
CAUTION:
When inspecting or servicing the engine,you should handle tools and other heavy objects carefully sothat the plastic rocker cover of the engine is not damaged.!
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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE 6- 3
G010B02TB-GAT ENGINE COMPARTMENT (1.4 DOHC/1.6 DOHC)
1. Power steering fluid reservoir
(If installed)
2. Auto fuel cut switch (If installed)
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Brake fluid and clutch fluid reservoir 5. Air cleaner filter
6. Relay box
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
cap
8. Engine oil level dipstick 9. Radiator cap
10. Engine coolant reservoir
11. Automatic transaxle fluid level dip-
stick (If installed)
12.Battery HTB5001
CAUTION:
When inspecting orservicing the engine, you should handle tools and other heavyobjects carefully so that the plastic rocker cover of the engine isnot damaged.
!
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6- 4 DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
G010C02TB-GAT ENGINE COMPARTMENT (1.5 DIESEL)
HTB159
1. Power steering fluid reservoir
2. Engine coolant reservoir
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Fuel filter 5. Brake fluid and clutch fluid reser-
voir
6. Air cleaner filter
7. Relay box 8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
cap
9. Engine oil level dipstick
10. Radiator cap
11. Battery
CAUTION:
When inspecting or servicing the engine,you should handle tools and other heavy objects carefully sothat the plastic rocker cover of the engine is not damaged.!
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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE 6- 5
G020A01A-AAT GENERAL CHECKS Engine Compartment The following should be checked regu-larly:
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 compo-
nents)
o Power steering fluid level
o Battery condition G020C01A-AAT Vehicle Interior The following should be checked each time when the vehicle is driven:
o Lights operation
o Windshield wiper operation
o Horn operation
o Defroster, heater 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, includ- ing clutch operation
o Automatic transaxle operation, in- cluding "Park" mechanism opera-tion
o Seat control condition and opera- tion
o Seat belt condition and operation
o Sunvisor operation If you notice anything that does not operate correctly or appears to befunctioning incorrectly, inspect it care- fully and seek assistance from your Hyundai dealer if service is needed.
G020B01A-AAT Vehicle Exterior The following should be checked monthly:
o Overall appearance and condition
o Wheel condition and wheel nut
torgue
o Air filter condition
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)
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6- 6 DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
G030A02O-GAT CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL Gasoline EngineRecommended Oil Engine oil is essential to the perfor- mance and service of the engine. It is suggested that you check the oil level at least once a week in normal use andmore often if you are on a trip or driving in severe conditions. The engine oil quality should meet the following classification. API SJ, SL or ABOVE, ILSAC GF-3 or ABOVE G030B01JM
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G020D01TG-GAT MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section givesinstructions only for the maintenance items that are easy to perform. Several procedures should be done byan authorized Hyundai dealer. NOTE: Improper owner maintenance dur- ing the warranty period may affectwarranty coverage.
WARNING:
o Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous. Youcan be seriously injured whileperforming some maintenance procedures. If you lack sufficient knowledge and experience or theproper tools and equipment to do the work, have it done by an autho- rized Hyundai dealer.
o Working under the hood with the engine running is dangerous. Itbecomes even moredangerouswhen you wear jewelry or loose clothing. These can become en- tangled in moving parts and resultin injury. Therefore, if you must run the engine while working un- der the hood, make certain thatyou remove all jewelry (especially rings, bracelets, watches, and necklaces) and all neckties,scarves, and similar loose cloth- ing before getting near the engine or cooling fans.
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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE 6- 7
G030B01TB
G030B03TB-GAT CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL Diesel EngineRecommended Oil Engine oil is essential to the perfor- mance and service of the engine. It is suggested that you check the oil level every 500km or before starting a longtrip and more often if you are driving in severe conditions. The engine oil quality should meet the following classification: API class: CH4 or ABOVE ACEA class: B4 or ABOVE
NOTE:
o For good fuel economy, SAE 5W-
20 (5W-30), ILSAC GF-3 engine oil is preferred regardless of regionaloption and engine variation.
o If SAE 5W-20, ILSAC GF-3 engine
oil is not available, secondary rec-ommended engine oil for corre- sponding temperature range can be used.
G030C02JM-GAT To Check the Oil Level Gasoline engine
HTB167
NOTE: SAE 0W-30 oil is for extra cold zone and to be restricted by driving con- dition and dealing area. (Especially,not recommended for sustained high loaded and high speed opera- tion.)