2006 HYUNDAI TUCSON battery compartment

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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 ................ 6-8
Changing the Air Cleaner Filter ...................................6-10
Checking the Transaxle Oil (Manual) .........................6-11
Checking the Transaxle Fluid (Automatic)..................6-12
Checking the Brakes ..................................................6-14
Checking the Clutch Fluid...........................................6-16
Air Conditioning Care..................................................6-16
Changing the Climate Control Air Filter .......................6-17
Checking the Free-play...............................................6-19
Checking Drive Belts ..................................................6-20
Checking and Replacing Fuses..................................6-21
Checking the Battery..................................................6-23
Power Steering Fluid Level .........................................6-24
Replacement of Light Bulbs ........................................6-27
Bulb Wattage ...............................................................6-34
Fuse Panel Description...............................................6-35
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ENGINE COMPARTMENTG010A01JM-GAT(2.7 Gasoline)1. Power steering fluid reservoir
2. Brake & Clutch fluid reservoir
3. Air cleaner
4. Fuse and Relay box5. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
6. Engine oil level dipstick
7. Coolant reservoir cap
8. Engine oil filler cap9. Automatic transaxle fluid level dipstick (Ve-
hicle with Automatic Transaxle)
10. Radiator cap
11. Battery
G010A01JM
CAUTION:
When inspecting or servicing the
engine, you should handle tools
and other heavy objects carefully
so that the plastic cover of the
engine is not damaged.
!

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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 correctly,
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