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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
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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 those
intervals specified in the vehicle maintenance
schedule in Section 5.
The power steering hoses should be replaced
if there is severe surface cracking, pulling,
scuffing or worn spots. Deterioration of the hose
could cause premature failure. Recommended Fluid
Use PSF-3 type fluidNOTE:Do not start the engine when the power
steering oil reservoir is empty.
HEADLIGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENTG290A02O-AATBefore performing aiming adjustment, make
sure of the following.
1. Keep all tires inflated to the correct pressure.
2. Place the vehicle on level ground and press
the front bumper & rear bumper down sev-
eral times.
Place vehicle at a distance of 118 in. (3m)
from the test wall.
3. See that the vehicle is unloaded (except for
full levels of coolant, engine oil and fuel, and
spare tire, jack, and tools). Have the driver
or equivalent weight placed in driver's seat.
4. Clean the head light lenses and turn on the
headlights (Low beam).
5. Open the hood.
G290A01O
Vertical
aiming
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VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS4
Oil & Coolant Standard
SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30 (ALL TEMP. RANGE)
API SJ, SL or ABOVE,
ILSAC GF-3 or ABOVE
SAE 10W-30 [ABOVE 0°F (-18°C)]
HYUNDAI GENUINE ATF SP III, DIAMOND ATF SP III, SK ATF SP III or other brands meeting the SP III specification
approved by Hyundai Motor Co..
Ethylene glycol base for aluminum radiator
API GL-5, SAE 80W/90 (SHELL SPIRAX AX Equivalent)
API GL-5, SAE 80W/90 (SHELL SPIRAX AX Equivalent)
PSF-3 type fluid
DOT 3, DOT 4 or Equivalent
LUBRICATION CHARTJ080A06O-AAT
ITEM
Engine
Recommends
Transaxle
Coolant
Transfer case
Rear axle
Power steering
Brake fluid
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VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
5
8.98 (7.48, 8.5)
0.85 (0.7, 0.8)
1.16 (0.97,1.1) 7.4 (6.16, 7)
0.95 (0.79, 0.9) ITEM
Engine
Transaxle
Coolant
Transfer case
Rear axle
Power steering
Brake fluid
J080A06O-AAT
2.7 V6
Drain & refill;
Without oil filter : 4.44 (3.7, 4.2)
With oil filter : 4.76 (3.96, 4.5)
3.5 V6
Drain & refill;
Without oil filter : 4.23 (3.52, 4)
With oil filter : 4.54 (3.78, 4.3)
8.66 (7.21, 8.2)
1.06 (0.88, 1) Quantity (US. QTS) (lmp.qts, liter)
As required
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INDEX
4
G
General Checks.................................................................................. 6-4
Glove Box..........................................................................................1-72
H
Hazard Warning System ..................................................................1-62
Heating and Cooling Control .............................................................1-92
Heating and Ventilation
Air flow control..............................................................................1-94
Air intake control switch ...............................................................1-93
Bi-level heating.............................................................................1-98
Defrosting / Defogging ..............................................................1-101
Fan speed control (Blower control) .............................................1-93
Temperature control....................................................................1-97
High-Mounted Rear Stop Light .........................................................1-83
Homelink Mirror.................................................................................1-76
Hood Release....................................................................................1-85
Horn.................................................................................................1-88
I
Ignition Switch ...................................................................................... 2-4
Instrument Cluster and Indicator Lights...........................................1-46
Instrument Panel Light Control (Rheostat).......................................1-65
Interior Light.......................................................................................1-71
J
Jump Starting...................................................................................... 3-3K
Keys................................................................................................... 1-3
If you lose your keys ...................................................................3-15
Positions......................................................................................... 2-4
L
Light Bulbs Replacement..................................................................6-26
Limited-Slip Differential......................................................................2-19
Luggage Compartment Light ............................................................1-81
Luggage Net ......................................................................................1-82
M
Maintenance Intervals
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ............................... 5-7
Maintenance under severe usage conditions............................... 5-6
Scheduled maintenance................................................................ 5-4
Service requirements.................................................................... 5-2
Mirrors
Day-night inside rearview mirror .................................................1-76
Outside rearview mirror ...............................................................1-73
O
Odometer / Trip Odometer ...............................................................1-53
P
Parking Brake....................................................................................1-80
Power Driver's Seat ..........................................................................1-14
Power Outlet......................................................................................1-66
Power Steering Fluid Level ...............................................................6-23