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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
99REAR SEAT ARMREST
B611A01HP-AAT (If Installed)
The rear seat armrest is located in the center of the rear seatback. A storage box and two drink holders are includedfor convenience. HHP2048HEADLIGHT LEVELING DE- VICE SYSTEMSTEERING WHEEL TILT LEVER
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B600A01HP-GAT (If Installed) To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull the lever toward you and hold it
to unlock.
2. Raise or lower the steering wheel to
the desired position.
3. After adjustment, release the lever.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to adjust the steer- ing wheel while driving as this may result in loss of control of the ve- hicle and serious injury or death. B340G01HP-GAT (If Installed) To adjust the headlight beam level ac- cording to the number of the passen- gers and the loading weight in the lug-gage area, turn the beam leveling switch. The higher the number of the switch position, the lower the headlight beamlevel. Always keep the headlight beam at the proper leveling position, or head- lights may dazzle other road users.Listed below are the examples of proper switch settings. For loading conditions other than those listed below, adjustthe switch position so that the beam level may be the nearest as the condi- tion obtained according to the list.
B600A01HP
B340G01HP
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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
9AUTOMATIC TRANSMIS- SION
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o Exercise extreme caution when driv-
ing on a slippery surface. Be espe- cially careful when braking, acceler- ating or shifting gears. On a slippery surface, an abrupt change in ve-hicle speed can cause the drive wheels to lose traction and the ve- hicle to go out of control. o In the event your vehicle leaves
the roadway, do not steer sharply.Instead, slow down before pull- ing back into the travel lanes.
o Never exceed posted speed lim- its.
WARNING:
o Avoid high cornering speeds.
o Do not make quick steering wheel movements, such as sharp lanechanges or fast, sharp turns.
o Always wear your seat belts. In a collision crash, an unbeltedperson is significantly more likelyto die than a person wearing a seatbelt.
o The risk of rollover is greatly in-
creased if you lose control ofyour vehicle at highway speeds.
o Loss of control often occurs if
two or more wheels drop off theroadway and the driver oversteers to reenter the roadway. C090A01HP-GAT (If Installed) The highly efficient Hyundai automatic transmission has four forward speeds and one reverse speed. It has a con-ventional shift pattern as shown in the illustration. At night, with headlights switched on,the appropriate symbol on the quad- rant will be illuminated according to the range selected.
HHP3018
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C190B01S-AAT Trailer Hitches Select the proper hitch and ball combi- nation, making sure that it's location is compatible with that of the trailer or vehicle being towed.Use a quality non-equalizing hitch which distributes the tongue load uniformly throughout the chassis. The hitch should be bolted securely to the car and installed by a qualifiedtechnician. DO NOT USE A HITCH DESIGNED FOR TEMPORARY IN- STALLATION AND NEVER USE ONETHAT ATTACHES ONLY TO THE BUMPER.TRAILER OR VEHICLE TOWING
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C190A01HP-GAT If you are considering towing with your car, you should first check with your Province Department of Motor Vehicles to determine their legal requirements.Since laws vary from province to prov- ince the requirements for towing trail- ers, cars, or other types of vehicles orapparatus may differ. Ask your Hyundai dealer for further details before towing.
CAUTION:
Do not do any towing with your carduring its first 2,000 km (1,200 miles) in order to allow the engine to prop-erly break in. Failure to heed this caution may result in serious en- gine or transmission damage.
USE OF LIGHTS
C180A01A-AAT Check your lights regularly for correct operation and always keep them clean. When driving during the day in condi- tions of poor visibility, it is helpful todrive with headlights on low beam. This enables you to be seen, as well as to see.
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Engine Compartment .................................................... 6-2
General Checks ........................................................... 6-5
Checking the Engine Oil .............................................. 6-6 Changing the Engine Oil and Filter ............................. 6-10
Checking and Changing the Engine Coolant ..............6-11
Changing the Air Cleaner Filte r ...................................6-14
Checking the Transmission Oil (Manual)................... 6-17
Checking the Transmission Fluid (Automatic)............6-18
Checking the Brakes .................................................. 6-21
Checking the Clutch Fluid ........................................... 6-22
Air Conditioning Care .................................................. 6-23
Changing the Climate Control Air Filter .. ....................6-24
Checking Drive Belts .................................................. 6-27
Checking and Replacing Fuses ..................................6-28
Checking The Battery ................................................. 6-31
Checking The Electric Cooling Fans ..........................6-33
Power Steering Fluid Level ......................................... 6-33
Fuel Filter ..................................................................... 6-34
Replacement of Headlight Bulbs ................................. 6-38
Headlight Aiming Adjustment ...................................... 6-39
Bulb Wattages ............................................................. 6-42
Fuse Panel D escription ............................................... 6-43
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4. Replace the blown fuse by pressing
a new fuse of the same rating into place. The fuse should be a snugfit. If it is not, have the fuse clip repaired or replaced by a Hyundai dealer. If you do not have a sparefuse, you may be able to borrow a fuse of the same or lower rating from an accessory you can tempo-rarily get along without (the radio or cigarette lighter, for example). Al- ways remember to replace the bor-rowed fuse. Good
G200B02L
Burned out CAUTION:
A burned-out fuse indicates thatthere is a problem in the electricalcircuit. If you replace a fuse and it blows as soon as the accessory is turned on, the problem is seriousand should be referred to a Hyundai dealer for diagnosis and repair. Never replace a fuse withanything except a fuse with the same or a lower amperage rating. A higher capacity fuse could causedamage and create a fire hazard. NOTE: See page 6-43 for the fuse panel descriptions.
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Power connector
Your vehicle is equipped with a power connector to prevent battery discharge if your vehicle is parked without being operated for prolonged periods. Usethe following procedures before park- ing the vehicle for prolonged periods.
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Turn off the headlights and tail lights.
3. Open the fuse box cover and pull up the power connector.
G200C01HP-1
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31CHECKING THE BATTERY
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G210A01A-AAT
WARNING:
Batteries can be dangerous! When
working with batteries, carefully observe the following precautionsto avoid serious injuries. o If battery fluid is on your skin, flush
the affected areas with water for atleast 15 minutes and then seek medical assistance.
o If battery fluid is in your eyes, rinse out your eyes with water and getmedical assistance as soon as possible. While you are being drivento get medical assistance, continue to rinse your eyes by using a sponge or soft cloth saturated withwater.
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 possible.
While batteries are being charged (either by a battery charger or by thevehicle's alternator), they produce explosive gases. Always observe these warnings to prevent injuries fromoccurring:
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.
The fluid in the battery contains a
strong solution of sulfuric acid, whichis poisonous and highly corrosive. Becareful not to spill it on yourself or the car. If you do spill battery fluid on yourself, immediately do the follow-ing: HHP5020
NOTE:
o If the power connector is pulled up from the fuse panel, the warn-ing chime, audio, clock and inte- rior lamps, etc., will not operate. The following items must be re-set after replacement.- Digital Clock - Trip computer
- Automatic heating and cooling
control system
- Audio
o Even though the power connec- tor is pulled up, the battery can still be discharged by operation of the headlights or other electri-cal devices.
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38REPLACING HEADLIGHT BULBS
G260A03A-GAT Before attempting to replace a head- light bulb, be sure the switch is turned to the "OFF" position. The next paragraph shows how to reach the headlight bulbs so they may be changed. Be sure to replacethe burned-out bulb with one of the same number and wattage rating.
CAUTION:
o Keep the lamps out of contact with petroleum product, such as oil, gasoline, etc.
o After heavy, driving rain or wash- ing, headlight and taillight lensescould appear frosty. This condi- tion is caused by the temperature difference between the lamp in-side and outside. This is similar to the condensation on your win- dows inside your vehicle duringthe rain and doesn’t indicate a problem with your vehicle. If the water leaks into the lamp bulbcircuitry, have the vehicle checked by an Authorized Hyundai Dealer.
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Headlight Bulb
1. Allow the bulb to cool. Wear eye
protection.
2. Open the engine hood.
3. Always grasp the bulb by its plas- tic base, avoid touching the glass.
4. Using a spanner, remove the head- light assembly mounting bolts.
5. Disconnect the power cord from the bulb base in the back of the headlight.
G270A01HP7. Disconnect the connector from the
bulb base in the back of the head- light.
G270A02HP
6. Turn the plastic cover counterclock- wise and remove it. 8. Push the bulb spring to remove the
headlight bulb.
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39HEADLIGHT AIMING AD- JUSTMENT
G290A01HP-GAT
G290A01HP G290A02HP
Before performing aiming adjustment, make sure of the following.
!WARNING:
The halogen bulb contains gas
under pressure and if impacted could shatter, resulting in flyingfragments. Always wear eye pro- tection when servicing the bulb. Protect the bulb against abrasionsor scratches and against liquids when lighted. Turn the bulb on only when installed in a headlight.Replace the headlight if damaged or cracked. Keep the bulb out of the reach of children and disposeof the used bulb with care.
G270A03HP
9. Remove the protective cap from the replacement bulb and install the new bulb by matching the plas- tic base with the headlight hole.Reattach the bulb spring and re- connect the connector.
10.Use the protective cap and carton to promptly dispose of the old bulb.
11.Check for proper headlight aim. G270A03O(Low Beam)
(High Beam)
Vertical aiming
Horizontal aiming
Vertical aiming
Horizontal aiming