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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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G010B01HP-GAT
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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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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G030A01A-AAT Engine oil is essential to the perfor-
mance and service of the engine. It is suggested that you check the oil levelat least once a week in normal use and more often if you are on a trip or driving in severe conditions.MAINTENANCE PRECAU- TIONS
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G020D01TG-GAT Improper or incomplete service may
result in problems. This section gives instructions only for the maintenanceitems that are easy to perform.
Several procedures should be done by
an authorized Hyundai dealer.
NOTE: Improper owner maintenance dur-
ing the warranty period may affect warranty coverage. WARNING:
o Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous. You can be seriously injured while performing some maintenance procedures. If you lack sufficientknowledge and experience or the proper tools and equipment to do the work, have it done by anauthorized Hyundai dealer.
o Working under the hood with the engine running is dangerous. It becomes even more dangerous when you wear jewelry or looseclothing. These can become en- tangled in moving parts and re- sult in injury. Therefore, if youmust run the engine while work- ing under the hood, make certain that you remove all jewelry (espe-cially rings, bracelets, watches, and necklaces) and all neckties, scarves, and similar loose cloth-ing before getting near the en- gine or cooling fans.
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G030B06HP-GAT
Recommended Oil 1. Gasoline Engine
(1) Select engine oil of the proper
SAE viscosity number according to the atmospheric temperature. Recommended viscosity is given in the following illustration.
(2) The engine oil quality should meet the following classification.
API SJ, SL or ABOVE, ILSAC GF-3 or ABOVE NOTE:
o For good fuel economy, SAE 5W-20 (5W-30), ILSAC GF-3 en- gine oil is preferred regardless of regional option and engine variation.
o If SAE 5W-20, ILSAC GF-3 en- gine oil is not available, second-ary recommended engine oil forcorresponding temperature range can be used.
G030B01JM
G030B01HR
G030B01HP-2
2.5 TCI
2.9 CRDi
2. Diesel Engine
(1) Select engine oil of the proper SAE
viscosity number according to the atmospheric temperature.Recommended viscosity is givenin the following illustration.
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Diesel Engine (2.5 TCI)
G030C02HP
Gasoline Engine
G030C01HP
NOTE: For diesel-powered vehicle SAE 0W- 30 oil should be used only in areaswhere extremely cold temperatures of 10°C(50°F) or below are experi- enced.
(2) The engine oil quality should meet
the following API classification:Diesel Engine (2.5 TCI) : CF-4 or ABOVE Diesel Engine (2.9 CRDi) : CF-4 or ABOVE
(3) The engine oil quality should meet the following ACEA classification :
Diesel Engine (2.5 TCI) : B2 or B3Diesel Engine (2.9 CRDi) : B4 orABOVE G030C02HP-AAT
To Check the Oil Level
Before checking the oil, warm up theengine to the normal operating tem- perature and be sure your car is parked on level ground. Turn the en-gine off. NOTE: Before checking or adding the en- gine oil, remove the cover abovethe engine oil filler cap and the engine oil level dipstick with a blade screwdriver inserted in thenotch (2.5 TCI only). G030C03HP
Diesel Engine (2.5 TCI)
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Diesel Engine (2.5 TCI)
Wait ten minutes, then remove the dipstick, wipe it off, fully reinsert thedipstick and withdraw it again. Then note the highest level the oil has reached on the dipstick. It should bebetween the upper ("F") and lower ("L") range. G030D02HP-GAT
Adding Oil
HHP5002
Diesel Engine (2.9 CRDi)
G030D01HPG030D02HP
Gasoline Engine
!WARNING:
Be very careful not to touch the
radiator hose when checking the engine oil as it may be hot enoughto burn you.
If the oil level is close to or below the "L" mark, add oil until it reaches the "F" mark. To add oil:
1. Remove the oil filler cap by turning
it counterclockwise.
2. Add oil, then check the level again.
Do not overfill.
3. Replace the cap by turning it clock-
wise.
The distance between the "F" and "L" marks is equal to about 1 liter (Gaso- line Engine/Diesel Engine (2.5 TCI))/ 1.4 liters (Diesel Engine (2.9 CRDi))of oil. HHP5003
Diesel Engine (2.9 CRDi)