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27CHECKING THE BATTERY
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WARNING:
Batteries can be dangerous! When
working with batteries, carefully observe the following precautionsto avoid serious injuries. o If battery fluid is on your skin, flush
the affected areas with water for atleast 15 minutes and then seek medical assistance.
o If battery fluid is in your eyes, rinse out your eyes with water and getmedical assistance as soon as possible. While you are being drivento get medical assistance, continue to rinse your eyes by using a sponge or soft cloth saturated withwater.
o If you swallow battery fluid, drink a large quantity of water or milk fol- lowed by milk of magnesia, eat a raw egg or drink vegetable oil. Getmedical assistance as soon as possible.
While batteries are being charged (either by a battery charger or by thevehicle's alternator), they produce explosive gases. Always observe these warnings to prevent injuries fromoccurring:
o Charge batteries only in a well ven- tilated area.
o Do not permit flames, sparks or smoking in the area.
o Keep children away from the area.
The fluid in the battery contains a
strong solution of sulfuric acid, whichis poisonous and highly corrosive. Becareful not to spill it on yourself or the car. If you do spill battery fluid on yourself, immediately do the follow-ing: HHP5020
NOTE:
o If the power connector is pulled up from the fuse panel, the warn-ing chime, audio, clock and inte- rior lamps, etc., will not operate. The following items must be re-set after replacement.- Digital Clock - Trip computer
- Automatic heating and cooling
control system
- Audio
o Even though the power connec- tor is pulled up, the battery can still be discharged by operation of the headlights or other electri-cal devices.
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Gasoline Engine or Diesel Engine (2.5 TCI)
POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
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Checking Engine Cooling Fan
The engine cooling fan should come
on automatically if the engine coolant temperature is high.
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Checking Condenser Cooling Fan
The condenser cooling fan should
come on automatically whenever the air conditioning is in operation. G230A03A-AAT The power steering fluid level should be checked daily.G230A01HP
HHP5014CHECKING ELECTRIC COOLING FANS
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G220A01A-AAT WARNING:
The cooling fan is controlled by
engine coolant temperature and may sometimes operate even whenthe engine is not running. Use extreme caution when working near the blades of the cooling fan,so that you are not injured by a rotating fan blade. As the engine coolant temperature decreases thefan will automatically shut off. This is a normal condition.
Diesel Engine (2.9 CRDi)
10INDEX
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A Air bag ....................................................................... 1-47
Air Cleaner Filter ........................................................ 6-13
Air Conditioning Care ........................................................................ 6-22
Operation ..................................................... 1-111, 6-22
Switch ................................................................... 1-111
Antenna ................................................................... 1-141
Ashtray ...................................................................... 1-81
Audio Fault Code ..................................................... 1-138
Automatic Heating and Cooling Control System ...... 1-113
BBattery .............................................................. 2-26, 6-27
Bi-Level Heating ...................................................... 1-109
Brake Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ................................ 2-21
Checking the brakes ............................................... 6-20
Fluid ........................................................................ 6-20
Practices ................................................................ 2-22
Breaking-In your New Hyundai .................................... 1-3
C
Care of Cassette Tapes .......................................... 1-140
Care of D iscs .......................................................... 1-139
Cargo Security Screen .............................................. 1-94
Cassette Tape Player Operation (H240) .................. 1-125
Cassette Tape Player Operation (H280) .................. 1-130
Catalytic Converter ...................................................... 7-3 CD Auto changer
(H280) ................................. 1-92, 1-135
Center Console Compartment ....................................1-87
Center console armrest .......................................... 1-87
Center console box ................................................. 1-87
Child Restraint System .............................................. 1-39
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock ................................. 1-12
Cigarette Lighter ........................................................ 1-79
Climate Control air Filter ................................. 1-119, 6-23
Clock ......................................................................... 1-78
Clutch Checking fluid ......................................................... 6-21
Combination Light Daytime running lights ............................................ 1-74
Headlight flasher ..................................................... 1-75
Headlight swi tch ..................................................... 1-73
High-beam switch ................................................... 1-74
Lane change si gnal ................................................. 1-73
Parking light auto cut ............................................. 1-74
Turn signal operation .............................................. 1-73
Compact Disc Player Operation (H280) ................... 1-132
Cooling Fans ............................................................. 6-29
Corrosion protection Cleaning the interior .................................................. 4-6
Protecting your Hyundai from corrosion ................... 4-2
Washing and waxing ................................................. 4-4
Cruise Control .......................................................... 1-101
