DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE 6- 3
G010B02TB-GAT ENGINE COMPARTMENT (1.4 DOHC/1.6 DOHC)
1. Power steering fluid reservoir
(If installed)
2. Auto fuel cut switch (If installed)
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Brake fluid and clutch fluid reservoir 5. Air cleaner filter
6. Relay box
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
cap
8. Engine oil level dipstick 9. Radiator cap
10. Engine coolant reservoir
11. Automatic transaxle fluid level dip-
stick (If installed)
12.Battery HTB5001
CAUTION:
When inspecting orservicing the engine, you should handle tools and other heavyobjects carefully so that the plastic rocker cover of the engine isnot damaged.
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6- 4 DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
G010C03TB-GAT ENGINE COMPARTMENT (1.5 DIESEL)
OTB008001
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake fluid and clutch fluid reservoir 4. Air cleaner filter
5. Relay box
6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
cap 7. Engine oil level dipstick
8. Radiator cap
9. Battery
CAUTION:
When inspecting or servicing the engine,you should handle tools and other heavy objects carefully sothat the plastic rocker cover of the engine is not damaged.!
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE 6- 5
G020A02A-AAT GENERAL CHECKS Engine Compartment The following should be checked regu-larly:
o Engine oil level and condition
o Transaxle fluid level and condition
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 compo-
nents)
o Power steering fluid level
o Battery condition
o Air filter condition G020C01A-AAT 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, heater 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 transaxle operation, includ- ing clutch operation
o Automatic transaxle operation, in- cluding "Park" mechanism opera-tion
o Seat control condition and opera- tion
o Seat belt condition and operation
o Sunvisor operation If you notice anything that does not operate correctly or appears to befunctioning incorrectly, inspect it care- fully and seek assistance from your Hyundai dealer if service is needed.
G020B01A-AAT Vehicle Exterior The following should be checked monthly:
o Overall appearance and condition
o Wheel condition and wheel nut
torgue
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)
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE 6- 21
G160A01A-GAT CHECKING CLUTCH PEDAL FREE-PLAY
G160A01E
6 ~ 13 mm (0.24 ~ 0.51 in.)
With the engine off, press lightly on the clutch pedal until you feel a change in resistance. This is the clutch pedalfree-play. The free-play should be within the limits specified in the illustration. If it is not, have it inspected by yourHyundai dealer and adjusted or re- paired if necessary.G180A01A-GAT CHECKING BRAKE PEDAL CLEARANCE
G180A01L
45.1 mm (1.78 in.)
You need a helper to check the brake pedal clearance. With the engine run- ning, have your helper press down on the brake pedal several times and thenhold it down with a force of about 490 N (50 Kg, 110 lbs). The brake pedal clearance is the distance from the topsurface of the brake pedal to the as- phalt sheeting under the floor mat. If the brake pedal clearance is notwithin the limits specified in the illustra- tion, have it inspected by your Hyundai dealer and adjusted or repaired if nec-essary.G170A01A-GAT CHECKING BRAKE PEDAL FREE-PLAY
HXGS508
3 ~ 8 mm (0.12 ~ 0.31 in.)
With the engine off, press down on the brake pedal several times to reduce the vacuum in the brake booster.Then, using your hand, press down slowly on the brake pedal until you feel a change in resistance. This is thebrake pedal free-play. The free-play should be within the limits specified in the illustration. If it is not,have it inspected by your Hyundai dealer and adjusted or repaired if nec- essary.
10- 2 INDEX
A Active Headrests ........................................................ 1-15
Adjustable headrests .................................................. 1-15
Adjusting arm rest angle .............................................. 1-16
Air Bag ....................................................................... 1-36
Passenger's front airbag O N/OFF switch ................1-40
Side impact airbag ................................................... 1-41
Air Cleaner Filter ......................................................... 6-11
Air Conditioning Care ......................................................................... 6-18
Operation ................................................................. 1-93
Switch ...................................................................... 1-92
Antenna .................................................................... 1-128
Ashtray ....................................................................... 1-67
Audio remote control switch .......................................1-84
Auto Fuel cut Switch .................................................. 1-82
B Battery .............................................................. 2-17, 6-28
Before starting the engine ........................................... 2-3Brake Anti-lock system ...................................................... 2-13
Checking the brakes ................................................ 6-17
Fluid ......................................................................... 6-17
Pedal clearance ....................................................... 6-21
Pedal free play .......................................................... 6-21
Practices ................................................................. 2-12
Breaking-In your New Hyundai .................................... 1-4
Bulbs Replacem ent ..................................................... 6-30
Bulbs wa ttage ............................................................. 6-35C
Care of Cassette Tapes ...........................................
1-126
Care of Disc ............................................................. 1-126
Cargo area cover ........................................................ 1-80
Cassette Tape Player Operation (K220, K240, M280) ........................1-100, 1-105, 1-110
Catalytic Converter ...................................................... 7-3
Central Door Lock ........................................................ 1-9
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock ................................... 1-8
Child Restraint System ............................................... 1-28
Cigarette Lighter ......................................................... 1-66
Climate Control Air Filter .................................. 1-94, 6-19
Clock .......................................................................... 1-66
Clutch
Pedal freep lay .......................................................... 6-21
Combination Light
Headlight flasher ...................................................... 1-60
Headlight swi tch ...................................................... 1-59
High-beam switch .................................................... 1-60
Lane change si gnal .................................................. 1-59
Turn signal operation ............................................... 1-59
Compact Disc Player Operation
(M280, H446) .............................................. 1-113, 1-121
Console tray ............................................................... 1-68
Cooling Fans .............................................................. 6-26
Corrosion protection
Cleaning the interior .................................................. 4-5
Protecting your Hyundai from corrosion ................... 4-2
Washing and waxing ................................................. 4-3
DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI 2- 3
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C020A03O-EAT BEFORE STARTING THE EN- GINE Before you start the engine, you should always:
1. Look around the vehicle to be sure
there are no flat tyres, puddles of oil or water or other indications of pos-sible trouble.
2. After entering the car, check to be
sure the parking brake is engaged.
3. Check that all windows, and lights are clean.
4. Check that the interior and exterior mirrors are clean and in position.
5. Check your seat, seatback and
headrestraint to be sure they are intheir proper positions.
6. Close all the doors.
7. Fasten your seat belt and be sure
that all other occupants have fas- tened theirs.
8. Turn off all lights and accessories that are not needed.
9. When you turn the ignition switch to
"ON" check that all appropriate warn- ing lights are operating and that you have sufficient fuel.
10.Check the operation of warning lights and all bulbs when key is in the "ON"position. WARNING: (DIESEL ENGINE)
To ensure that sufficient vacuum exists within the brake system dur-ing cold weather start-up conditions, it is necessary to run the engine at idle for several seconds after start-ing the engine. SC040A1-F COMBINATION IGNITION SWITCH AND STEERING LOCKTo Start the Engine
o If your Hyundai is equipped with a
manual transaxle, place the shift lever in neutral and depress theclutch pedal fully.
o If your Hyundai has an automatic
transaxle, place the shift lever in "P"(park).
o To start the engine, insert the igni-
tion key and turn it to the "START"position. Release it as soon as the engine starts. Do not hold the key in the "START" position for more than15 seconds.
NOTE: For safety, the engine will not start if the shift lever is not in "P" or "N"Position (automatic transaxle).
!WARNING:
Always wear appropriate shoes when operating your vehicle. Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski boots, etc.) may interfere with yourability to use the brake and accelera- tor pedal, and the clutch (if installed).
!WARNING:
When you intend to park or stop the vehicle with the engine on, be care- ful not to depress the acceleratorpedal for a long period of time. It may overheat the engine or exhaust sys- tem and cause fire.
DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI 2- 5
SC060A1-E STARTING THE PETROL ENGINE
C050A01E
1. Ensure that the transaxle is in neu- tral and that the clutch pedal is held depressed (manual transaxle) or the transaxle selector is at the "P" posi- tion (automatic transaxle vehicle).
2. Turn the ignition key to and hold at the "Start" position until the enginestarts. When the engine has started,release the key.
C070C01E
SC090D1-F To Remove the Ignition Key
1. Turn the ignition key to the "ACC"
position.
2. Simultaneously push and turn the
ignition key counterclockwise from the "ACC" posi-tion to the "LOCK" position.
3. The key can be removed in the "LOCK" position.LOCK
ACC
ON
START NOTE: Do not operate the starter for more than 15 seconds continuously or continue to operate the starter afterthe engine has started to avoid dam- aging the starter motor. If the en- gine makes a false start, allow it andthe starter motor to come to rest before attempting to start the en- gine again. Never attempt to startthe engine with the transaxle in gear. Do not depress the accelera- tor pedal whilst starting the engine.Allow the engine to idle for 20 sec- onds or so before driving the ve- hicle.
CAUTION:
Do not leave the vehicle unattendedwhilst idling. Never allow the ve-hicle to idle or warm up in a con- fined space (ie garage) longer than is necessary to move the vehicleinto an open area.
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2- 6 DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
C050B01HP
NOTE: If the engine were not started 10 seconds after the preheating is com- pleted, turn the ignition key once more to the "LOCK" position, andthen to the "ON" position, in order to preheat again.
C051A01O-EAT STARTING THE DIESEL ENGINE ENGINE COLD
o Turn the ignition key to position
"ON" and wait for the pre-heat indi- cator light to go out.
o Operate the starter until the engine
runs.
ENGINE WARM Operate the starter. If the engine does not respond on the first attempt, wait several seconds and try again usingthe pre-heat. C050B02S-GAT NORMAL CONDITIONS The Starting Procedure:
1. Insert key, and fasten the seat belt.
2. Depress the clutch pedal fully and
place the gearshift lever (manualtransaxle) in neutral or the selectorlever (automatic transaxle) in "P" (park) position.
3. After turning the ignition key to the "ON" position, make certain all warn-ing lights and gauges are function- ing properly before starting the en-gine.
4. On vehicles equipped with the die-
sel preheat indicator light, turn theignition key to the "ON" position. The diesel pre-heat indicator light will first illuminate in amber, andthen after a short time, the amber illumination will go off, indicating that preheating is completed. Amber lamp ON Amber lamp OFF