32WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START!
D010A01A-AAT D010B02A-AAT
If Engine Doesn’t Turn Over or Turns
Over Slowly
D010C02Y-AATIf Engine Turns Over Normally but Does
Not Start1. Check fuel level.
2. With the key in the "OFF" position, check all
connectors at ignition, coils and spark plugs.
Reconnect any that may be disconnected or
loose.
3. Check the fuel line in the engine compart-
ment.
4. If the engine still does not to start, call a
Hyundai dealer or seek other qualified assis-
tance.D010D01A-AATIf the Engine Stalls While Driving1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping a
straight line. Move cautiously off the road to
a safe place.
2. Turn on your emergency flashers.
3. Try to start the engine again. If your vehicle
will not start, contact a Hyundai dealer or
seek other qualified assistance.
WARNING:
If the engine will not start, do not push or
pull the car to start it. This could result in a
collision or cause other damage. In addi-
tion, push or pull starting may cause the
catalytic converter to be overloaded and
create a fire hazard.
1. If your car has an automatic transaxle, be
sure the gear selector lever is in "N" or "P"
and the emergency brake is set.
2. Check the battery connections to be sure
they are clean and tight.
3. Turn on the interior light. If the light dims or
goes out when you operate the starter, the
battery is discharged.
4. Check the starter connections to be sure
they are securely tightened.
5. Do not push or pull the vehicle to start it. See
instructions for "Jump Starting".
D010B01GK
34WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS
!!
WARNING:
While the engine is running, keep hair,
hands, and clothing away from moving
parts such as the fan and drive belts to
prevent injury.
5. If the water pump drive belt is broken or
engine coolant is leaking out, stop the engine
immediately and call the nearest Hyundai
dealer for assistance.
WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot. This can allow coolant to be
blown out of the opening and cause seri-
ous burns.
D030A02A-AATIf your temperature gauge indicates overheat-
ing, you experience a loss of power, or hear loud
pinging or knocking and the engine is probably
too hot. If this happens and, you should:
1. Pull off the road and stop as soon as it is safe
to do so.
2. Place the gear selector lever in "P" (auto-
matic), or neutral (manual transaxle) and set
the parking brake. If the air conditioning is on,
turn it off.
3. If engine coolant is running out under the car
or steam is coming out from the hood, stop
the engine. Do not open the hood until the
engine coolant has stopped running or the
steaming has stopped. If there is no visible
loss of engine coolant and no steam, leave
the engine running and check to be sure the
engine cooling fan is operating. If the fan is
not running, turn the engine off.
4. Check to see if the water pump drive belt is
missing. If it is not missing, check to see that
it is tight. If the drive belt seems to be
satisfactory, check for engine coolant leak-
ing from the radiator, hoses or under the car.
(If the air conditioning had been in use, it is
normal for cold water to be draining from it
when you stop). 6. Carefully remove the jumper cables in the
reverse order of attachment.
If you do not know why your battery became
discharged (because the lights were left on,
etc.), have the charging system checked by
your Hyundai dealer.
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CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE
5
CLEANING THE INTERIOR
E040B01A-AATTo 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 it may 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 will keep your leather
lustrous, beautiful and ensure you have many
years of wear.
Take a piece of cheese cloth and using any mild
soap and lukewarm water, work up a good
lather. Thoroughly wash the leather. Wipe clean
with a slightly damp cloth and dry with soft cloth.
Do this as often as the leather becomes soiled.
During tanning operations, sufficient oils are
incorporated through processing that none need
be applied during the life of the leather. Oil
applied to the finished surface will in no way help
the leather and may do more harm than good.
Varnishes and furniture polishes should never
be used under any conditions.
E040A01A-AATTo Clean the Vinyl UpholsteryTo clean the vinyl upholstery, first remove loose
dirt and dust with a vacuum cleaner. Then apply
a solution of mild soap 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 removed, repeat this procedure
until the upholstery is clean. Do not use gaso-
line, solvent, paint thinner or other strong clean-
ers.
E030E01A-AATMaintaining BumpersSpecial precautions must be observed to pre-
serve the appearance of the bumpers on your
Hyundai. They are:
o Be careful not to spill battery electrolyte or
hydraulic brake fluid on the bumpers. If you
do, wash it off immediately with clear water.
o Be gentle when cleaning the bumper sur-
faces. They are made of soft plastic and the
surface can be damaged if mistreated. Do
not use abrasive cleaners. Use warm water
and mild soap or car-washing solution.
o Do not expose the bumpers to high tem-
peratures. For example, if you have your car
repainted, do not leave the bumpers on the
car if the car is going to be placed in a high-
temperature paint booth.
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance
6
Engine Compartment .................................................... 6-2
General Checks ............................................................ 6-4
Checking the Engine Oil ............................................... 6-5
Changing the Oil and Filter ............................................ 6-6
Checking and Changing the Engine Coolant ................ 6-7
Changing the Air Cleaner Filter ...................................6-10
Checking the Transaxle Oil (manual) .........................6-12
Checking the Transaxle Fluid (Automatic)..................6-13
Checking the Brakes ..................................................6-15
Checking the Clutch Fluid...........................................6-16
Air Conditioning Care..................................................6-17
Checking Drive Belts ..................................................6-21
Checking and Replacing Fuses..................................6-22
Checking the Battery..................................................6-23
Power Steering Fluid Level .........................................6-26
Headlight Aiming Adjustment......................................6-26
Replacement of Light Bulbs ........................................6-28
Bulb Wattage ...............................................................6-37
Fuse Panel Description...............................................6-38
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6
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
4
GENERAL CHECKS
G020C01A-AATVehicle InteriorThe following should be checked each time
when the vehicle is driven:
o Lights operation
o Windshield wiper operation
o Horn operation
o Defroster, heating 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, including clutch
operation
o Automatic transaxle operation, including
"Park" mechanism operation
o Seat control condition and operation
o Seat belt condition and operation
o Sunvisor operation
If you notice anything that does not operate
correctly or appears to be functioning incor-
rectly, inspect it carefully and seek assistance
from your Hyundai dealer if service is needed.
G020B01A-AATVehicle ExteriorThe following should be checked monthly:
o Overall appearance and condition
o Wheel condition and wheel nut torque
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)
G020A01A-AATEngine CompartmentThe following should be checked regularly:
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 components)
o Power steering fluid level
o Battery condition
o Air filter condition
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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
20
G170A01A-AATBrake PedalWith the engine off, press down on the brake
pedal several times to reduce the vacuum in the
brake booster.
Then, using your hand, press down slowly on
the brake pedal until you feel a change in
resistance. This is the brake pedal free-play.
The free-play should be within the limits speci-
fied in the illustration. If it is not, have it inspected
by your Hyundai dealer and adjusted or re-
paired if necessary.
HXGS508
0.12~0.31 in.
(3~8 mm)
CHECKING THE FREE-PLAYG150A01A-AATSteering WheelTo check the steering wheel free-play, stop the
car with the wheels pointed straight ahead and
gently move the steering wheel back and forth.
Use very light finger pressure and be sensitive
to changes in resistance that mark the limits of
the free-play. If the free-play is greater than
specified, have it inspected by your Hyundai
dealer and adjusted or repaired if necessary.
HGK5019
1.18 in.
(30 mm)
G160A01A-AATClutch PedalWith the engine off, press lightly on the clutch
pedal until you feel a change in resistance. This
is the clutch pedal free-play. The free-play
should be within the limits specified in the illus-
tration. If it is not, have it inspected by your
Hyundai dealer and adjusted or repaired if
necessary.
G160A01E
0.24 ~ 0.51 in.
(6~13 mm)
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INDEX
2
A
Air Bag...............................................................................................1-28
Air Cleaner Filter ...............................................................................6-10
Air Conditioning
Care..............................................................................................6-17
Operation......................................................................................6-17
Switch...........................................................................................1-77
Antenna..........................................................................................1-127
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........................................................2-12
Ashtray..............................................................................................1-54
Automatic Transaxle........................................................................... 2-8
Auto Remote Control Switch .............................................................1-70
B
Battery..................................................................................... 2-17, 6-23
Binding arbitration..............................................................................8-16
Brake
Anti-lock system..........................................................................2-12
Checking the brakes ....................................................................6-15
Fluid ..............................................................................................6-15
Pedal clearance...........................................................................6-21
Pedal free-play.............................................................................6-20
Practices......................................................................................2-12
Breaking-In your new Hyundai ........................................................... 1-3
Bulbs Wattage...................................................................................6-37C
Care of Cassette tapes ..................................................................1-125
Care of Disc ...................................................................................1-125
Cassette Tape Player Operation
(H250, H280, J290)............................................. 1-93, 1-107, 1-118
Catalytic Converter............................................................................. 7-3
CD Auto Changer (H260, H280, J290) .................. 1-101, 1-112, 1-120
Child Restraint System......................................................... 1-21 ~ 1-26
Cigarette Lighter................................................................................1-53
Climate Control Air Filter...................................................................1-86
Clutch
Checking fluid...............................................................................6-16
Pedal free-play.............................................................................6-20
Combination Light
Auto Light......................................................................................1-48
Headlight flasher..........................................................................1-49
Headlight switch...........................................................................
1-48
High-beam switch........................................................................1-48
Lane change signal ......................................................................1-47
Turn signal operation...................................................................1-47
Compact Disc Player Operation
(H260, H280, J290)............................................. 1-98, 1-109, 1-120
Consumer Information......................................................................8-13
Cooling Fans.....................................................................................6-25
Corrosion Protection
Cleaning the interior....................................................................... 4-5
Protecting your Hyundai from corrosion....................................... 4-2
Washing and waxing...................................................................... 4-3
Cruise Control...................................................................................1-67
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INDEX
4
Heating and cooling control
Rotary Type.................................................................................1-71
Automatic Type ............................................................................1-80
High-mounted Rear Stop light ...........................................................1-61
Hood Release....................................................................................1-61
Horn.................................................................................................1-66
I
Ignition Switch ...................................................................................... 2-3
Instrument Cluster and Indicator Lights...........................................1-36
Intermittent Wiper..............................................................................1-50
J
Jump Starting...................................................................................... 3-3
K
Keys................................................................................................... 1-3
If you lose your keys ...................................................................3-14
Positions......................................................................................... 2-3
L
Lubrication Chart................................................................................. 9-4
Luggage Net ......................................................................................1-66M
Maintenance Intervals
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ............................... 5-7
Maintenance under severe usage conditions............................... 5-6
Scheduled maintenance................................................................ 5-4
Service requirements.................................................................... 5-2
Map Light...........................................................................................1-57
Mirror
Day-night inside rearview ............................................................1-59
Outside rear view .........................................................................1-58
O
Odometer..........................................................................................1-43
P
Parking Brake....................................................................................1-60
Power Steering Fluid Level ...............................................................6-26
Power Window.................................................................................... 1-9
Pre-tensioner Seat Belt .....................................................................1-26
R
Radio (H250, H260, H280, J290).................... 1-90, 1-95, 1-104, 1-115
Rear Seats
Before folding the rear seats .......................................................1-14
Fold down.....................................................................................1-15
Rear seat entry ............................................................................1-14
Rear seat positions......................................................................1-13
Rear Window Defroster Switch ........................................................1-52
Reporting Safety Defects .................................................................
8-16