2006 Hyundai Sonata brakes

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Engine Compartment .................................................... 6-2
General Checks ............................................................ 6-4
Checking the Engine Oil ............................................... 6-4
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter ................................ 6-6
Checking and Changing the Engine Coolant ................ 6-8
Changing the Air Cleaner Filter ...................................6-11
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 Air Conditioner Filter .............................6-19
Checking Drive Belts ..................................................6-21
Checking and Replacing Fuses..................................6-22
Checking the Battery..................................................6-24
Power Steering Fluid Level .........................................6-26
Headlight Aiming Adjustment......................................6-27
Replacement of Light Bulbs ........................................6-28
Bulb Wattages.............................................................6-35
Fuse Panel Description...............................................6-36
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2. Remove the transaxle dipstick, wipe it clean,
reinsert the dipstick as far as it will go, then
remove it again. Now check the fluid level on
the dipstick. It should be in the "HOT" range
on the dipstick.
G110D02O-AATTo Check the Transaxle Fluid LevelPark the car on level ground with the parking
brake engaged. When the transaxle fluid level
is checked, the transaxle fluid should be at
normal operating temperature and the engine
idling.
While the engine is idling, apply the brakes and
move the gear selector lever from "P" to each
of its other positions — "R", "N", "D" — and then
return to "N" or "P". With the engine still idling:
1. Open the hood, being careful to keep hands,
long hair and clothing clear of any moving
parts.
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Fluid level should be within "HOT" range
3. If the transaxle fluid level is low, use a funnel
to add transaxle fluid through the dipstick
tube until the level reaches the "HOT" range.
Do not overfill.

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CHECKING THE BRAKES!
G120B01A-AATChecking the Brake Fluid Level
WARNING:Use caution when handling brake fluid. It
can damage your vision if it gets into your
eyes. It will also damage your vehicle's
paint if spilled on it and not removed imme-
diately.
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WARNING:
The cooling fan is controlled by engine
coolant temperature and may sometimes
operate even when the engine is not run-
ning. Use extreme caution when working
near the blades of the cooling fan so that
you are not injured by a rotating fan blade.
As the engine coolant temperature de-
creases, the fan will automatically shut off.
This is a normal condition.
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CAUTION:
Because brakes are essential to the safe
operation of the car, it is suggested that
they be checked and inspected by your
Hyundai dealer. The brakes should be
checked and inspected for wear at those
intervals specified in the vehicle mainte-
nance schedule in Section 5.
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G120D01A-AATTo Check the Fluid LevelThe fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir should
be checked periodically. The level should be
between the "MIN" and "MAX" marks on the side
of the reservoir. If the level is at or below the
"MIN" mark, carefully add fluid to bring it up to
"MAX". Do not overfill.G120C02A-AATRecommended Brake FluidUse only hydraulic brake fluid conforming to
DOT 3 or DOT 4 specifications in your braking
system. Follow the instructions printed on the
container.

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INDEX
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A
Accessory Box................................................................................1-76
Advanced Supplemental Restraint (AIRBAG) System (SRS) ......1-36
Curtain airbag...............................................................................1-47
Driver's and passenger's front airbag.......................................1-37
Occupant classification system..................................................1-42
Side impact airbag .......................................................................1-46
Air Cleaner Filter ..............................................................................6-14
Air Conditioning
Care..............................................................................................6-18
Filter.................................................................................. 1-114, 6-19
Operation.......................................................................... 1-105, 6-18
Switch.........................................................................................1-105
Antenna..........................................................................................1-132
Ashtray.............................................................................................1-69
Audio System
Audio remote control switch .......................................................1-97
Compact disc player operation (V480)....................................1-120
Compact disc player operation (V490)....................................1-127
Stereo radio operation (V480) ..................................................1-117
Stereo radio operation (V490) ..................................................1-124
Automatic Heating and Cooling Control System.........................1-108
Automatic-Dimming Mirror with Z-Nav™ Electronic Compass
Display and HomeLink
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1-80B
Battery..............................................................................................6-24
Binding Arbitration............................................................................8-17
Brake
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ....................................................2-12
Checking the brakes...................................................................6-17
Fluid ..............................................................................................6-17
Pedal clearance...........................................................................6-21
Pedal free-play.............................................................................6-20
Practices......................................................................................2-15
Breaking-In your New Hyundai ........................................................ 1-3
C
Care of Discs ................................................................................1-132
Catalytic Converter............................................................................ 7-3
Center Console Compartment........................................................1-77
Child Restraint System ...................................................................1-28
Installing a child restraint system with
"Tether Anchorage" system ......................................................1-30
Securing a child restraint system with "ISOFIX" system .........1-31
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock ...................................................... 1-6
Cigarette Lighter..............................................................................1-68
Clock................................................................................................1-67
Clutch
Pedal free-play.............................................................................6-20