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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
25REMOVAL OF WATER FROM THE FUEL FILTER
1JBA7504
G240A01A-AAT POWER STEERING HOSES It is suggested that you check the power steering hose connections for fluid leakage at regular intervals. The power steering hoses should be re-placed if there is severe surface crack- ing, scuffing or worn spots. Deteriora- tion of the hose could cause prema-ture failure. G300A01MC-GAT (DIESEL ENGINE) If the fuel filter warning light illuminates during driving, it indicates that waterhas accumulated in the fuel filter. If this occurs, remove the water as soon as possible. NOTE: It is recommended that water accu- mulated in the fuel filter should be removed by an authorized Hyundaidealer.
NOTE:
o Grinding noise from the power
steering pump may be heard im- mediately after the engine is startedin extremely cold conditions (be- low - 20°C). If the noise stops during warm up, there is no ab-normal function in the system. It is due to a power steering fluid characteristic in extremely coldconditions.
o Do not start the engine when the
power steering oil reservoir isempty.
!WARNING:
Be sure to carefully wipe away any water drained out in this manner, because the fuel mixed in the watermight be ignited and result in a fire.
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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS
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CATALYTIC CONVERTER
H020A01A-GAT
(If Installed) ; For a gasoline engine
H020A01MC
The catalytic converter is part of the exhaust emission control system. Itspurpose is to remove certain engine emission products from the engine's exhaust. It looks something like amuffler and is located underneath the car in the exhaust system.
Catalytic Converter H020B01A-GAT
About the Catalytic Converter
Exhaust gases passing through the
catalytic converter cause it to operate at very high temperatures. As a re- sult, the introduction of large amountsof unburned gasoline may cause it to overheat and create a fire hazard. This can be avoided by observing thefollowing:
WARNING:
o Use unleaded fuel only.
o Maintain your engine in good condition. Extremely high con-verter temperatures can result from improper operation of the electrical, ignition or fuel injec-tion systems.
o If your engine stalls, pings, knocks, or is hard to start, takeyour car to your Hyundai dealer as soon as possible and have the difficulty corrected.
o Avoid driving with a very low fuel
level. If your run out of gasoline, it could cause the engine to mis- fire and result in excessive load- ing of the catalytic converter.
o Avoid idling the engine for peri-
ods longer than 10 minutes.
o Your Hyundai should not be ei- ther pushed or pulled to get itstarted. This can cause the cata-lytic converter to overload.
o Take care not to stop your Hyundai over any combustible material such as grass, paper, leaves or rags. As these materials couldcome in contact with the catalytic converter and could cause a fire.
o Do not touch the catalytic con- verter or any other part of theexhaust system while the en- gine is running as it is very hotand could result in burns.
o Remember that your Hyundai dealer is your best source of assistance.
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8CONSUMER INFORMATION
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I040A02S-GAT SNOW TIRES If you equip your car with snow tires, they should be the same size and havethe same load capacity as the original tires. Snow tires should be installed on all four wheels; otherwise, poor han-dling may result. Snow tires should carry 28 kPa (4 psi) more air pressure than the pressurerecommended for the standard tires on the tire label on the driver's door edge, or up to the maximum pressure shownon the tire sidewall whichever is less. Do not drive faster than 120 km/h (75 mph) when your car is equipped withsnow tires.
These pressures were chosen to pro-vide the most satisfactory combinationof ride comfort, tire wear and stability under normal conditions. Tire pres- sures should be checked at leastmonthly. Proper tire inflation pressures should be maintained for these rea- sons:
o Lower-than-recommended tire pres-
sures cause uneven tread wear and poor handling.
o Higher-than-recommended tire
pressures increase the chance ofdamage from impacts and cause uneven tread wear. CAUTION:
Always observe the following:
o Check pressures when the tires are cold. That is, after the car has been parked for at least threehours and hasn't been driven more than 1.6 km or one mile since starting up.
o Check the pressure of your spare tire each time you check the pres-sure of other tires.
o Worn, old tires can cause acci-
dents. If your tread is badly worn, or if your tires have been dam-aged, replace them.
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INDEX
5
R
Rear Seat .................................................................. 1-18
Folding rear seatbacks ........................................... 1-19
Rear Window Defroster Switch .................................. 1-77
S Seats ......................................................................... 1-14
Front seat ............................................................... 1-15
Rear seat ................................................................ 1-18
Rear seat entry ....................................................... 1-18
Seat warmer ........................................................... 1-17
Seat Belts 2-Point type ............................................................ 1-29
3-Point system ....................................................... 1-27
Adjustabl e height .................................................... 1-26
Adjusting your seat belt ................................. 1-28, 1-29
Care of seat belts ................................................... 1-25
Precautions ............................................................. 1-24
Pre-tensioner seat belt ........................................... 1-40
Spectacle Ca se ......................................................... 1-85
Speedometer ............................................................. 1-67
Starting ........................................................................ 2-5
Steering Wheel Tilt Lever .......................................... 1-98
Stereo Sound System ............................................. 1-116
Sun Visor ................................................................... 1-96
Sunroof ...................................................................... 1-81
Sunshade ................................................................... 1-81T Tachometer
................................................................ 1-67
Theft-Alarm system ..................................................... 1-9
Tires Balancing .................................................................. 8-6
Chains ...................................................................... 8-5
If you have a flat tire ................................................ 3-6
Information ................................................................ 8-3
Pressure ................................................................... 8-3
Replacement ............................................................. 8-6
Rotation .................................................................... 8-5
Snow tires ................................................................ 8-4
Spare tire .................................................................. 3-5
Traction ..................................................................... 8-6
Towing
A trailer (or vehicle) ................................................ 2-23
Emergency ............................................................. 3-14
If your vehicle must be towed ................................ 3-13
Trailer or Vehicle towing ............................................ 2-23
Transaxle Automatic ................................................................. 2-9
Automatic transaxle fluid checking ......................... 6-15
Manual ...................................................................... 2-7
Manual transaxle oil checking ................................ 6-14
Trip Computer ............................................................ 1-69
Trip Odometer ............................................................ 1-68
Trunk Lid/Tail gate ..................................................... 1-94