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CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE 4- 5
E030D01A-AAT When to Wax Again You should polish and wax the car again when water no longer beads ona clean surface but spreads out over a larger area. E030E01A-AAT Maintaining Bumpers Special precautions must be observed to preserve the appearance of the bumpers on your Hyundai. They are:
o Be careful not to spill battery elec-
trolyte or hydraulic brake fluid on the bumpers. If you do, wash it off im- mediately with clear water.
o Be gentle when cleaning the bumper
surfaces. They are made of softplastic and the surface can be dam- aged if mistreated. Do not use abra-sive cleaners. Use warm water and mild soap or car-washing solution.
o Do not expose the bumpers to high
temperatures. For example, if youhave your car repainted, do not leave the bumpers on the car if thecar is going to be placed in a high- temperature paint booth. E040A01A-AAT CLEANING THE INTERIOR To Clean the Vinyl Upholstery To clean the vinyl upholstery, first re- move loose dirt and dust with a vacuum cleaner. Then apply a solution of mildsoap or detergent and water using a clean sponge or soft cloth. Allow this to stay on the surface to loosen the dirt,then wipe with a clean damp sponge or cloth. If all the dirt stains are not re- moved, repeat this procedure until theupholstery is clean. Do not use gaso- line, solvent, paint thinner or other strong cleaners.
E030B01A-AAT Spot Cleaning Don't use gasoline, strong solvents or corrosive cleaning agents. These candamage the finish of the car. To re- move road tar, use turpentine on a clean, soft cloth or commercially avail-able bug and tar remover. Be gentle. To remove dead insects or tree sap, use warm water and mild soap or car-washing solution. Soak the spot and rub gently. If the paint has lost its luster, use a commercial car-cleaningpolish. E030C01A-AAT Polishing and Waxing Always wash and dry the car before polishing or waxing or using a combi- nation cleaner and wax. Use a goodquality commercial product and follow the manufacturer's directions on the container. Polish and wax the brighttrim pieces as well as the paint.
E040B01A-AAT To Clean the Leather Upholstery (If installed) In the normal course of use, leather upholstered surfaces will, like any material, pick-up dust and dirt. This dust and dirt must be cleaned off or itmay work into the surface of the leather, causing damage. Fine leather needs care, and should be cleaned when necessary. Washing leather thoroughly with soap and water
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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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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE 6- 23
G200A01A-AAT CHECKING AND REPLACING FUSESReplacing a Fusible Link
G200A01L
A fusible link will melt if the electrical circuits from the battery are ever over-loaded, thus preventing damage to the entire wiring harness. (This could be caused by a short in the system draw-ing too much current.) If this ever happens, have a Hyundai dealer de- termine the cause, repair the systemand replace the fusible link. The fusible links are located in a fuse box for easy inspection. CAUTION:
When replacing a fusible link, neveruse anything but a new fusible link with the same or lower amperage rating. Never use a piece of wire ora higher-rated fusible link. This could result in serious damage and create a fire hazard.
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G200B02A-AAT Replacing Accessory Fuse The fuse box for the lights and other electrical accessories will be found low on the dashboard on the driver's side.Inside the box you will find a list show- ing the circuits protected by each fuse. If any of your car's lights or otherelectrical accessories stop working, a blown fuse could be the reason. If the fuse has burned out, you will see thatthe metal strip inside the fuse has burned through. If you suspect a blown fuse, follow this procedure: HTB180
Melted
Good
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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE 6- 25
G210A01A-AAT CHECKING THE BATTERY
WARNING:
Batteries can be dangerous! When working with batteries, carefully ob-serve the following precautions to avoid serious injuries. HTB165
The fluid in the battery contains a strongsolution of sulfuric acid, which is poi- sonous and highly corrosive. Be carefulnot to spill it on yourself or the car. If you do spill battery fluid on yourself, imme- diately do the following:
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o If battery fluid is on your skin, flush the affected areas with water for at least 15 minutes and then seekmedical assistance.
o If battery fluid is in your eyes, rinse
out your eyes with water and getmedical assistance as soon as pos- sible. While you are being driven to get medical assistance, continue torinse your eyes by using a sponge or soft cloth saturated with water.
o If you swallow battery fluid, drink a large quantity of water or milk fol-lowed by milk of magnesia, eat a raw egg or drink vegetable oil. Getmedical assistance as soon as pos- sible.
While batteries are being charged (ei-ther by a battery charger or by the vehicle's alternator), they produce ex-plosive gases. Always observe these warnings to prevent injuries from oc- curring:
o Charge batteries only in a well ven- tilated area.
o Do not permit flames, sparks or smoking in the area.
o Keep children away from the area.
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G210B01Y-GAT Checking the Battery Keep the battery clean. Any evidence of corrosion around the battery posts orterminals should be removed using a solution of household baking soda and warm water. After the battery terminalsare dry, cover them with a light coating of grease.
WARNING:
Always read the following instructions carefully whenhandling a battery. Keep lighted cigarettes and all other flames or sparksaway from the battery. Hydrogen, which is a highly combustible gas, is alwayspresent in battery cells and may explode if ignited.