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NO.1 2345 6 789
1011 12 1314151617 18 192021 DESCRIPTION
GENERAL MAINTENANCECOOLING SYSTEM COOLANT COOLANT SPECIFIC GRAVITYMANUAL TRANSAXLE OILAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUIDBRAKE PIPES, HOSES, AND CONNECTIONSBRAKE FLUID CLUTCH FLUID REAR BRAKE LININGS AND CYLINDERSBRAKE PADSSUSPENSION AND STEERING SYSTEMFRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINTSCLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER (IN FRONT OF BLOWER UNIT) REAR WHEEL BEARINGS TYRE CONDITION AND PRESSURE (incl. Spare)LUBRICATE LOCKS AND HINGESCHECK ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSROAD TESTCHECK ALL SYSTEMS WITH HI-SCAN CHECK 4 GAS DRIVE SHAFT & BOOT
F030C05GK-EAT R : Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary
60 72
I I I
R
I
RR IIII
R I I IIIII I
50 60
I I IIIII I II
R
I I IIIII I
40 48
I I III
RR IIII
R I I IIIII I
30 36
I I IIIII I II
R I I IIIII I
20 24
I I III
RR IIII
R I I IIIII I
10 12
I I IIIII I II
R
I I IIIII I
MILES X 1000 MONTHS
NOTE : (1) FOR THE FIRST TIME, REPLACE THE COOLANT AT 62,500 MILES OR 60 MONTHS.
AFTER THAT, REPLACE IT EVERY 25,000 MILES OR 24 MONTHS.
* FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, IT CAN BE REPLACED PRIOR TO IT'S INTERVAL WHEN YOU DO MAINTENANCE OF OTHER ITEMS. See Note (1)*
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ENGINE OIL AND FILTER AIR CLEANER FILTER SPARK PLUGS TIMING BELT BRAKE PADS, CALIPERS AND ROTORS REAR BRAKE DRUMS/LININGS, PARKING BRAKE STEERING GEAR BOX, LINKAGE & BOOTS/ LOWER ARM BALL JOINT DRIVE SHAFTS & BOOTS MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER (IN FRONT OF BLOWER UNIT)
F040A04GK-EAT The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals. R : Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K C, E B, H D, E, F, G B, D, E, F, G C, D, G, H C, D, G, H C, D, E, F C, D, E, F, G A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J A, C, E, F, G, H, I C, E
MAINTENANCE ITEM
DRIVING
CONDITION
EVERY 4,500 MILES OR 6 MONTHS MORE FREQUENTLY MORE FREQUENTLY EVERY 37,000 MILES OR 48 MONTHS EVERY 60,000 MILES OR 48 MONTHS MORE FREQUENTLY MORE FREQUENTLY MORE FREQUENTLYEVERY 9,000 MILES OR 12 MONTHS EVERY 60,000 MILES EVERY 27,000 MILES MORE FREQUENTLYR R R R R II II
R R R
MAINTENANCE
OPERATION
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONSA - Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 5miles(8km) in normal temperature or less than 10miles(16km) in freezing temperature
B - Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
C - Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt- spread roads
D - Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather E - Driving in sandy areas
F - Driving in heavy traffic area over 32°C (90°F)G - Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roadH - Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack
I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle towing
J - Driving over 100 MPH(170 Km/h) K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
2.7L 2.0L
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6ZF070F1-A o Brake hoses and lines Visually check for proper installation, chafing, cracks, deterioration and any leakage. Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts immediately. A6ZF070G2-A
o Brake fluid & Clutch fluid
Check brake fluid level in the brake
fluid reservoir. The level should be between "MIN" and "MAX" marks on the side of the reservoir. Use onlyhydraulic brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4.
6ZF070H1-A
o Rear brake drums and linings/
parking brake
Check the rear brake drums and lin-
ings for scoring, burning, leaking fluid,broken parts, and excessive wear. In- spect the parking brake system in-cluding the parking brake lever and cables. For detailed service proce- dures, refer to the Shop Manual. 6ZF070J1-A
o Brake pads, calipers and ro-
tors
Check the pads for excessive wear,
discs for run out and wear, and cali- pers for fluid leakage.
6ZF070K1-E
o Exhaust pipe and silencer
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes,
silencer and hangers for cracks, dete-rioration, or damage. Start the engine and listen carefully for any exhaustgas leakage. Tighten connections or replace parts as necessary.
6ZF070L1-A
o Suspension mounting bolts
Check the suspension connections for
looseness or damage. Retighten to the specified torque.
F070E05A-EAT
o Automatic Transaxle Fluid
The fluid level should be in the "HOT"range of the dipstick, after the engine and transaxle are at normal operating temperature. Check the automatictransaxle fluid level with the engine running and the transaxle in neutral, with the parking brake properly ap-plied. Use Hyundai Genuine ATF SP- III, DIAMOND ATF SP-III, SK ATF SP-III or other brands approved byHyundai Motor Co., when adding or changing fluid. Refer to the chapter 6.
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Engine Compartment .................................................... 6-2
Daily Operating Checks ............................................... 6-5
Maintenance Precautions ............................................. 6-5
Engine Oil ..................................................................... 6-6
Engine Coolant Checking and Replacing .................... 6-9
Changing the Air Cleaner Filter ...................................6-11
Manual Transaxle Lubricant .................... ....................6-14
Automatic Transaxle Fluid ........................................... 6-14
Brake System Checking ............................................. 6-16
Checking the Clutch Fluid ........................................... 6-17
Air Conditioning System Maintenance ........................ 6-17
Changing the Climate Control Air Filter .. ....................6-18
Fusible Links ............................................................... 6-20
Battery Mai ntenance ................................................... 6-21
Electric Cooling Fans .................................................. 6-23
Power Steering Fluid Level ......................................... 6-23
Headlight Aiming Adjustment ...................................... 6-24
Replacing Light Bulbs ................................................. 6-25
Bulb Wattage ............................................................... 6-33
Fuse Panel D escription ............................................... 6-34
OWNER MAINTENANCE
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1. Clutch fluid reservoir
(Not all models)
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake booster
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Relay box
G010A01GK-EAT (1.6L)
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
HGK5003-E
CAUTION:
When inspecting or servic-
ing the engine, you should handle tools and other heavy objects carefully so that the plastic rocker coverof the engine is not dam- aged.
!
6. Windscreen washer fluid reservoir cap
7. Power steering fluid reservoir
8. Engine coolant reservoir
9. Engine oil level dipstick
10.Radiator cap 11.Automatic transaxle fluid level dip-
stick (Not all models)
12.Air cleaner
13.Battery
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G010B01GK-EAT
(2.0L)
1. Clutch fluid reservoir (Not all models)
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake booster
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Relay box 6. Windscreen washer fluid reservoir
cap
7. Power steering fluid reservoir
8. Engine coolant reservoir
9. Engine oil level dipstick 10. Radiator cap
11. Automatic transaxle fluid level
dipstick (Not all models)
12. Air cleaner
13. Battery CAUTION:
When inspecting or servic- ing the engine, you shouldhandle tools and other heavy objects carefully so that the plastic rocker coverof the engine is not dam- aged.
!
HGK5002-E
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1. Power steering fluid reservoir
2. Clutch fluid reservoir(Not all models)
3. Brake booster
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Air cleaner 6. Relay box
7. Windscreen washer fluid reservoir
cap
8. Engine coolant reservoir
9. Engine oil level dipstick 10. Radiator cap
11. Engine oil filler cap
12. Automatic transaxle fluid level
dipstick (Not all medels)
13. Battery
G010C01GK-EAT
(2.7L)
HGK5001-E
CAUTION:
When inspecting or servic-ing the engine, you shouldhandle tools and other heavy objects carefully so that the plastic rocker coverof the engine is not dam- aged.
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SG020B1-E The following items should be checked on a daily basis or whenever the vehicle is refuelled, whichever occurssooner.
o Engine oil level.
o Engine coolant level.
o Power steering fluid level.
o Brake fluid level.
o Windscreen washer fluid level.
o Battery condition.
o Tyre condition and pressures.
o Operation and cleanliness of all lighting equipment.
o Windscreen wiper and washer op-
eration.
o Horn operation.
o Warning lamp operation.
o Adjustment and cleanliness of mir- rors.
o Seat and seat belt adjustment and operation.
o Fluid leakage.
The vehicle must not be driven if the daily operating checks indicate that any item of equipment related to the safety or roadworthiness of the ve-hicle is not functioning correctly. DAILY OPERATING CHECKS
MAINTENANCE PRECAU- TIONS
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G020D01TG-EAT 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 byHyundai authorised repairer. NOTE: Improper owner maintenance dur- ing the warranty period may affectwarranty coverage.
WARNING:
o Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous. You can be seriously injured whilst performing some maintenanceprocedures. If you lack sufficient knowledge and experience or the proper tools and equipment to dothe work, have it done by Hyundai authorised repairer.
o Working under the bonnet with the engine running is dangerous. It becomes even more dangerouswhen you wear jewellery or loose clothing. These can become en- tangled in moving parts and re-sult in injury. Therefore, if you must run the engine whilst work- ing under the bonnet, make cer-tain that you remove all jewellery (especially rings, bracelets, watches, and necklaces) and allneckties, scarves, and similar loose clothing before getting near the engine or cooling fans.