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5VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
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o Air Cleaner Filter
A Genuine Hyundai air cleaner filter is
recommended when the filter is re- placed. F060J01A-AAT
o Spark Plugs
(For Gasoline Engine)
Make sure to install new spark plugs of the correct heat range.
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o Timing belt Inspect all parts related to the timing belt for damage and deformation. Re- place any damaged parts immediately. F060G01A-AAT
o Vapor Hose and Fuel Filler Cap The vapor hose and fuel filler cap should be inspected at those intervals specified in the maintenance sched-ule. Make sure that a new vapor hose or fuel filler cap is correctly replaced. F060F0HP-AAT
o Crankcase Ventilation Hoses
Inspect the surface of hoses for evi-
dence of heat and/or mechanical dam-age. Hard and brittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts, abrasions, and excessiveswelling indicate deterioration. Particu- lar attention should be paid to examine those hose surfaces nearest to highheat sources, such as the exhaust manifold.
Inspect the hose routing to assure that
the hoses do not come in contact with any heat source, sharp edges or mov-ing component which might cause heat damage or mechanical wear. Inspect all hose connections, such as clampsand couplings, to make sure they are secure, and that no leaks are present. Hoses should be replaced immedi-ately if there is any evidence of dete- rioration or damage.
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o Coolant
The coolant should be changed atthe intervals specified in the mainte- nance schedule. F070B01A-GAT
o Cooling System
Check the cooling system part, such
as radiator, coolant reservoir, hosesand connections for leakage and dam-age. Replace any damaged parts.
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Engine Compartment .................................................... 6-2
General Checks ........................................................... 6-5
Maintenance Precautions ............................................. 6-6
Checking the Engine Oil .............................................. 6-6
Checking and Changing the Engine Coolant..............6-10
Changing the Air Cleaner Filte r ...................................6-13
Checking the Transmission Oil (Manual)................... 6-16
Checking the Transmission Fluid (Automatic)............6-17
Checking the Brakes .................................................. 6-20
Checking the Clutch Fluid ........................................... 6-21
Air Conditioning Care .................................................. 6-22
Changing the Climate Control Air Filter .. ....................6-23
Checking and Replacing Fuses ..................................6-24
Checking The Battery ................................................. 6-27
Checking The Electric Cooling Fans ..........................6-29
Power Steering Fluid Level ......................................... 6-29
Fuel Filter ..................................................................... 6-30
Replacement of Headlight Bulbs ................................. 6-34
Headlight Aiming Adjustment ...................................... 6-35
Bulb Wattages ............................................................. 6-38
Fuse Panel D escription ............................................... 6-39
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1. Fuse and Relay Box
2. Battery
3. Engine Cover
4. Brake Fluid Reservoir
5. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 6. Windshield Washer Fluid Reser-
voir
7. Air Cleaner Filter
8. Radiator Cap
9. Engine Oil Filler Cap 10.Automatic Transmission Fluid
Level Dipstick (Vehicle With Auto- matic Transmission)
11.Engine Oil Level Dipstick
12.Engine Coolant Reservoir Cap G010A01HP
G010A01HP-GAT Gasoline Engine (3.5 V6)
CAUTION:
When inspecting or servic-
ing the engine, you should handle tools and other heavy objects carefully so that the plastic cover of theengine is not damaged.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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Diesel Engine (2.5 TCI)
G010B01HP
1. Fuse and Relay Box
2. Battery
3. Automatic Transmission Fluid Level Dipstick (Vehicle With Auto- matic Transmission)
4. Engine Oil Filler Cap 5. Engine Oil Level Dipstick
6. Engine Cover
7. Brake Fluid Reservoir
8. Clutch Fluid Reservoir (If Installed)
9. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
10.Windshield Washer Fluid Reser-
voir
11.Air Cleaner Filter
12.Radiator Cap
13.Fuel Filter
14.Engine Coolant Reservoir Cap CAUTION:
When inspecting or servic- ing the engine, you shouldhandle tools and other heavy objects carefully so that the plastic cover of theengine is not damaged.
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1. Fuse and Relay Box
2. Battery
3. Engine Oil Level Dipstick
4. Engine Cover
5. Engine Oil Filler Cap 6. Brake Fluid Reservoir
7. Windshield Washer Fluid Reser-
voir
8. Air Cleaner Filter
9. Radiator Cap 10.Automatic Transmission Fluid
Level Dipstick (Vehicle With Auto-matic Transmission)
11.Fuel Filter
12.Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
13.Engine Coolant Reservoir Cap G010C01HP
G010C01HP-GAT Diesel Engine (2.9 CRDi)
CAUTION:
When inspecting or servic-
ing the engine, you should handle tools and otherheavy objects carefully so that the plastic cover of the engine is not damaged.
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5GENERAL CHECKS
G020A02HP-GAT
Engine Compartment
The following should be checked regu- larly:
o Engine oil level and condition
o Transmission fluid level and condi- tion
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 Climate control air filter condition G020B01A-AAT
Vehicle Exterior
The 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) G020C01HP-GAT Vehicle Interior The 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 transmission operation, in-
cluding clutch operation
o Automatic transmission operation, including "Park" mechanism opera-tion
o Seat control condition and opera-
tion
o Seat belt condition and operation
o Sun visor operation If you notice anything that does not operate correctly or appears to be functioning incorrectly, inspect it care- fully and seek assistance from yourHyundai dealer if service is needed.
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10CHECKING AND CHANGING THE ENGINE COOLANT
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WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. When the engine is hot, the engine coolant is underpressure and may erupt through the opening if the cap is removed. You could be seriously burned if you donot observe this precaution. Do not remove the radiator cap until the radiator is cool to touch.
G350A01A-GAT ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION Function of Engine Oil Engine oil has the primary function of lubricating and cooling the inside of the engine. Engine oil consumption
It is normal that an engine should
consume some engine oil while nor- mal driving. The cause of oil con-sumption in a normal engine are as follows;
o Engine oil is used to lubricate pis-
tons, piston rings and cylinders. A thin film of oil is left on thecylinder wall when a piston movesdownwards in the cylinder. High negative pressure generated dur- ing engine operation sucks someof the oil into the combustion cham- ber. This oil with some oil of the cylin- der wall is burned by the high tem- perature combustion gases duringthe combustion process.
o The engine oil consumption is strongly effected by the viscosityand quality of oil, engine rpm and driving condition etc. The engine oil is more consumed under severedriving conditions such as high speeds and frequent acceleration and deceleration than normal driv-ing condition.
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! CAUTION:
Slowly pour the recommended oil using by a funnel. Do not overfillnot to damage engine.
WARNING:
Be very careful not to touch the radiator hose when adding the en- gine oil as it may be hot enough toburn you.
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Ambient
tempera-
ture
°C ( °F)
-15 (5)
-25 (-13) -35 (-31) -45 (-49) Engine Coolant concentration
Water
65% 60% 50% 40%
Antifreeze solution 35% 40% 50% 60%
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To Check the Coolant Level
The coolant level can be seen on the
side of the plastic coolant reservoir. The level of the coolant should be between the "LOW" and "FULL" lines on the reservoir when the engine iscool. If the level is below the "LOW" mark, add engine coolant to bring it up between "LOW" and "FULL". If thelevel is low, inspect for coolant leaks and recheck the fluid level frequently. If the level drops again, visit yourHyundai dealer for an inspection and diagnosis of the reason. G050D02HP-GAT
To Change the Engine Coolant
The engine coolant should be changed at those intervals specified in the ve- hicle maintenance schedule in Sec- tion 5.
CAUTION:
Engine coolant can damage the fin-ish of your car. If you spill enginecoolant on the car, wash it off thor- oughly with clean water.
1. Park the car on level ground, set the parking brake and remove the radia- tor cap when cool.
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Recommended Engine Coolant
Use a high quality ethylene-glycol cool-ant in a 50/50 mix with water. Theengine coolant should be compatible with aluminum engine parts. Addi- tional corrosion inhibitors or additivesshould not be used. The cooling sys- tem must be maintained with the cor- rect concentration and type of enginecoolant to prevent freezing and corro- sion. Never allow the concentration of antifreeze to exceed the 60% level orgo below the 35% level, otherwise damage to the cooling system may result. For proper concentration whenadding or replacing the engine cool- ant, refer to the following table. HHP5005
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Gasoline Engine only