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WARNING:Always read the following in-
structions carefully when han-
dling a battery.
Keep lighted cigarettes and all
other flames or sparks away from
the battery.
Hydrogen, which is a highly com-
bustible gas, is always present in
battery cells and may explode if
ignited.
Keep batteries out of the reach of
children because batteries con-
tain highly corrosive SULFURIC
ACID. Do not allow battery acid
to contact your skin, eyes, cloth-
ing or paint finish.
If any electrolyte gets into your
eyes, flush your eyes with clean
water for at least 15 minutes and
get immediate medical attention.
If possible, continue to apply
water with a sponge or cloth until
medical attention is received.If electrolyte gets on your skin,
thoroughly wash the contacted
area.
If you feel a pain or a burning
sensation, get medical attention
immediately.
Wear eye protection when charg-
ing or working near a battery.
Always provide ventilation when
working in an enclosed space.
o When lifting a plastic-cased battery, ex-
cessive pressure on the case may cause
battery acid to leak, resulting in personal
injury. Lift with a battery carrier or with
your hands on opposite corners.
o Never attempt to charge the battery when
the battery cables are connected.
o The electrical ignition system works with
high voltage.
Never touch these components with the
engine running or the ignition switched
on.
WARNING:
CHECKING ELECTRIC COOLING
FANS!
G220A01A-AAT
WARNING:
The cooling fan is controlled by engine
coolant temperature and may sometimes
operate even when the engine is not run-
ning. 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 de-
creases the fan will automatically shut off.
This is a normal condition.G220B01NF-GATChecking Engine Cooling FanThe engine cooling fan should come on auto-
matically if the engine coolant temperature is
high or whenever the air conditioning is in
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HEADLIGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENTG290A03O-AATBefore performing aiming adjustment, make
sure of the following.
1. Keep all tires inflated to the correct pressure.
2. Place the vehicle on level ground and press
the front bumper & rear bumper down sev-
eral times.
Place vehicle at a distance of 118 in. (3m)
from the test wall.
3. See that the vehicle is unloaded (except for
full levels of coolant, engine oil and fuel, and
spare tire, jack, and tools). Have the driver
or equivalent weight placed in driver's seat.
4. Clean the headlight lenses and turn on the
headlights (Low beam).
5. Open the hood.
G290A01NF-A
Vertical
aiming
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6. Draw a vertical line (through the center of
each headlight beam pattern) and a horizon-
tal line (through the center of each headlight
beam pattern) on the aiming screen.
And then, draw a parallel line at 0.8 in. (21
mm) under the horizontal line.
7. Adjust each cut-off line of the low beam to the
parallel line with a phillips screwdriver -
VERTICAL AIMING.
WARNING:
Never attempt to adjust the horizontal align-
ment of your headlights. Horizontal aiming
must be adjusted by an authorized Hyundai
dealer to avoid incorrect alignment that will
reduce the effectiveness of your headlights.
G290B01NF-AATAdjustment After Headlight Assembly
Replacement
G260B01GK
L
W
H
H
Cut-off line
Ground line
"P"
Horizontal line
Vertical line
0.8 in.(21 mm)
If the vehicle has had front body repair and the
headlight assembly has been replaced, the
headlight aiming should be checked using the
aiming screen as shown in the illustration. Turn
on the headlight switch (Low Beam Position).
1. Adjust headlights so that main axis of light is
parallel to the center line of the body and is
aligned with point "P" shown in the illustration.
2. Dotted lines in the illustration show the center
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SPECIFICATION:"H"
Horizontal center line of headlights from ground
: 26.73 in. (679mm)
"W"
Distance between each headlight center :
51.41 in. (1,306mm)
"L"
Distance between the headlights and the wall
that the lights are tested against : 118.11 in.
(3,000 mm)
REPLACEMENT OF LIGHT BULBSG260A02L-GATBefore attempting to replace a light bulb, be sure
the switch is turned to the "OFF" position.
The next paragraph shows how to reach the
light bulbs so they may be changed. Be sure to
replace the burned-out bulb with one of the
same number and wattage rating.
See page 6-35 for the wattage descriptions.
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CAUTION:
o Keep the lights out of contact with pe-
troleum products, such as oil, gasoline,
etc.
o Be sure to replace the LED type equipped
bulbs with an assembly.
o After heavy, driving rain or washing,
headlight and taillight lenses could ap-
pear frosty. This condition is caused by
the temperature difference between the
lamp inside and outside. This is similar
to the condensation on your windows
inside your vehicle during the rain and
doesn’t indicate a problem with your
vehicle. If the water leaks into the lamp
bulb circuitry, have the vehicle checked
by an Authorized Hyundai Dealer.
Replacement instructions:
1. Allow the bulb to cool. Wear eye protection.
2. Open the engine hood.
3. Always grasp the bulb by its plastic base,
avoid touching the glass.G270A01NF-AATHEADLIGHT, FRONT TURN SIGNAL
LIGHT AND FRONT FOG LIGHT
Headlight and Front Turn Signal Light
Headlight
(High beam)Headlight
(Low beam)
Turn signal light
(Front position light)
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HNF5023
4. Using a socket wrench of the correct size,
remove the headlight assembly mounting
bolts.
HNF5024
5. Disconnect the power cord from the back of
the headlight.
HNF5025
6. Turn the plastic cover counterclockwise
and remove it.
HNF5026
7. Disconnect the connector from the bulb base in
the back of the headlight.
8. Push the bulb spring to remove the headlight
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12. To replace the front turn signal light bulb
(front position light), remove it from the bulb
holder and install the new bulb.
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WARNING:
This halogen bulb contains gas under pres-
sure and if impacted could shatter, result-
ing in flying fragments. Always wear eye
protection when servicing the bulb. Protect
the bulb against abrasions or scratches
and against liquids when lighted. Turn the
bulb on only when installing in a headlight.
Replace the headlight if damaged or cracked.
Keep the bulb out of the reach of children
and dispose of the used bulb with care.
HNF5028G270A03O
10. Use the protective cap and carton to
promptly dispose of the old bulb.
11. Check for proper headlight aim.
HNF5027
9. Remove the protective cap from the re-
placement bulb and install the new bulb by
matching the plastic base with the headlight
hole. Reattach the bulb spring and recon-
nect the connector.Type AType B
(Low Beam)
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3. To replace the rear combination light (stop/
tail light, rear side marker light and rear turn
signal light), remove it from the bulb holder
and install the new bulb.
(1) Stop/tail light
(2) Rear side marker light
(3) Rear turn signal light
HNF5030-A
Front Fog Light (If installed)
NOTE:
It is recommended that the front fog light
bulb should be replaced by an authorized
Hyundai dealer.
G270D01NF-AATREAR COMBINATION LIGHT
Stop/Tail Light, Rear Turn Signal Light,
Back-up Light and Rear Side Marker
Light1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Remove the cover on the inside of the rear
luggage trim by turning the knob counter-
clockwise.
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HNF5032
3. Disconnect the power cord.
HTB284
4. Replace with a new bulb.
HNF5042
4. Loosen the mounting screws of the trunk lid
trim with a phillips screwdriver and remove
the trunk lid trim.
5. To replace the rear combination light (back-
up light and stop/tail light), remove the socket
by turning it counterclockwise.
6. Install the new bulb.
G270C01L-AATLUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
LIGHT1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Remove the luggage compartment light cover
on the rear package tray panel with a flat-
head screwdriver.
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G270G01NF G270L01L-AAT
MAP LIGHT1. Remove the plastic cover with a flat-head
screwdriver.
G270G01L-AATINTERIOR LIGHT
HNF5034
1. Remove the plastic cover with a flat-head
screwdriver.
HNF5035
Screwdriver
2. Replace with a new bulb.