2008 Hyundai Tiburon Owner's Manual

Do-It-Yourself Maintenance
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Engine Compartment .................................................... 6-2
General Checks ............................................................ 6-4
Checking the Engine Oil ............................................... 6-5
Checking and Changing the Engine Coolant ................ 6-7
Changing the Air Cleaner Filter ..................................... 6-9
Windshield Wiper Blades .............................................. 6-9
Checking the Transaxle Oil (manual) .........................6-11
Checking the Transaxle Fluid (Automatic)..................6-12
Checking the Brakes ..................................................6-14
Checking the Clutch Fluid...........................................6-15
Air Conditioning Care..................................................6-16
Checking and Replacing Fuses..................................6-18
Checking the Battery..................................................6-19
Power Steering Fluid Level .........................................6-22
Headlight Aiming Adjustment......................................6-23
Replacement of Light Bulbs ........................................6-24
Bulb Wattage ...............................................................6-33
Fuse Panel Description...............................................6-34
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ENGINE COMPARTMENTG010B01GK-GAT(2.0 DOHC CVVT)
HGK5002
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Brake booster
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Clutch fluid reservoir (If installed)5. Relay box
6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir cap
7. Power steering fluid reservoir
8. Engine coolant reservoir
9. Engine oil level dipstick10. Radiator cap
11. Automatic transaxle fluid level dipstick
(If installed)
12. Air cleaner
13. Battery
CAUTION:
When inspecting or servicing the engine,
you should handle tools and other heavy
objects carefully so that the plastic rocker
cover of the engine is not damaged.
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G010C01GK-GAT(2.7 V6)
HGK5001
1. Power steering fluid reservoir
2. Brake booster
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Air Cleaner5. Relay box
6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir cap
7. Engine coolant reservoir
8. Engine oil level dipstick
9. Radiator cap10. Engine oil filler cap
11. Automatic transaxle fluid level dipstick
(If installed)
12. Battery
CAUTION:
When inspecting or servicing the engine,
you should handle tools and other heavy
objects carefully so that the plastic rocker
cover of the engine is not damaged.
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GENERAL CHECKS
G020C01A-AATVehicle InteriorThe 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 transaxle operation, including clutch
operation
o Automatic transaxle operation, including
"Park" mechanism operation
o Seat control condition and operation
o Seat belt condition and operation
o Sunvisor operation
If you notice anything that does not operate
correctly or appears to be functioning incor-
rectly, inspect it carefully and seek assistance
from your Hyundai dealer if service is needed.
G020B01A-AATVehicle ExteriorThe 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)
G020A01A-AATEngine CompartmentThe following should be checked regularly:
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 components)
o Power steering fluid level
o Battery condition
o Air filter condition

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G030C02A-AATTo Check the Oil Level
HGK5004
2.0L 2.7L
Before checking the oil, warm up the engine to
the normal operating temperature and be sure
your car is parked on level ground. Turn the
engine off.
Wait 5 minutes, then remove the dipstick, wipe
it off, fully reinsert the dipstick and withdraw it
again. Then note the highest level the oil has
reached on the dipstick. It should be between
the upper ("F") and lower ("L") range.
CHECKING THE ENGINE OILG030A01A-AATEngine oil is essential to the performance and
service of the engine. It is suggested that you
check the oil level at least once a week in normal
use and more often if you are on a trip or driving
in severe conditions.G030B01O-AATRecommended OilThe engine oil quality should meet the following
classification.
API SJ, SL or ABOVE,
ILSAC GF-3 or ABOVE
G030B01JM-U
NOTE:o For good fuel economy, SAE 5W-20 (5W-
30), ILSAC GF-3 engine oil is preferred
regardless of regional option and en-
gine variation.
o If SAE 5W-20 (5W-30), ILSAC GF-3 en-
gine oil is not available, secondary rec-
ommended engine oil for correspond-
ing temperature range can be used.
WARNING:
Be very careful not to touch the radiator
hose when adding the engine oil as it may
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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 counter-
clockwise.
2. Add oil, then check the level again. Do not
overfill.
3. Replace the cap by turning it clockwise.
The distance between the "F" and "L" marks is
equal to about 1 quart of oil.G030D01A-AATAdding Oil
HGK5005
2.0L 2.7L
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CAUTION:
Slowly pour the recommended oil by using
a funnel. Do not overfill so as not to damage
engine.
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WARNING:
Be very careful not to touch the radiator
hose when adding the engine oil as it may
be hot enough to burn you.NOTE:o It is recommended that the engine oil
and filter should be changed by an au-
thorized Hyundai dealer.
o Always dispose of used engine oil in an
environmentally acceptable manner. It
is suggested that it be placed in a sealed
container and taken to a service station
for reclaimation. Do not pour the oil on
the ground or put it into the household
trash.
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PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:
This product contains a chemical known to
the State of California to cause cancer.
Used engine oil may cause irritation or
cancer of the skin if left in contact with the
skin for prolonged periods of time. Used
engine oil contains chemicals that have
caused cancer in laboratory animals. Al-
ways protect your skin by washing your
hands thoroughly with soap and warm
water as soon as possible after handling
used oil.

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CHECKING AND CHANGING THE
ENGINE COOLANT!
G050A01TG-AAT
WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot. When the engine is hot, the
engine coolant is under pressure and may
erupt through the opening if the cap is
removed. You could be seriously burned if
you do not observe this precaution. Do not
remove the radiator cap until the radiator is
cool to the touch.NOTE:It is recommended that the engine coolant
should be changed by an authorized
Hyundai dealer.
G050C01A-AATTo Check the Coolant LevelThe coolant level can be seen on the side of the
plastic coolant reservoir. The level of the cool-
ant should be between the "L" and "F" lines on
the reservoir when the engine is cold. If the level
is below the "L" mark, add engine coolant to
bring it up between "L" and "F". If the level is low,
inspect for coolant leaks and recheck the fluid
level frequently. If the level drops again, visit
your Hyundai dealer for an inspection and
diagnosis of the reason.
HGK4006 G050B01A-AAT
Recommended Engine CoolantUse a high quality ethylene-glycol coolant in a
50/50 mix with water. The engine coolant should
be compatible with aluminum engine parts.
Additional corrosion inhibitors or additives should
not be used. The cooling system must be
maintained with the correct concentration and
type of engine coolant to prevent freezing and
corrosion. Never allow the concentration of
antifreeze to exceed the 60% level or go below
the 35% level, or damage to the cooling system
may result. For proper concentration when
adding or replacing the engine coolant, refer to
the following table.
Ambient
temperature
°F ( °G)
5 (-15)
-13 (-25)
-31 (-35)
-49 (-45)
65%
60%
50%
40% 35%
40%
50%
60%Water Antifreeze
solution Engine Coolant concentration

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G050D03A-AATTo Change the Engine CoolantThe engine coolant should be changed at those
intervals specified in the vehicle maintenance
schedule in Section 5.
CAUTION:
Engine coolant can damage the finish of
your car. If you spill engine coolant on the
car, wash it off thoroughly with clean water.
1. Park the car on level ground, set the park-
ing brake and remove the radiator cap when
cool.
2. Be sure your drain receptacle is in place.
Open the drain cock on the radiator. Allow all
the engine coolant to drain from the cooling
system, then securely close the drain cock.
3. Check Section 9 for the capacity of the
cooling system in your car. Then, following
the manufacturer’s directions on the engine
coolant container, add the appropriate quan-
tity of coolant to the radiator.
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4. Turn the radiator cap counterclockwise with-
out pressing down on it, until it stops. This
relieves any pressure remaining in the cool-
ing system. And remove the radiator cap by
pushing down and turning counterclock-
wise.
Now fill the radiator with clean demineralized
or distilled water. Continue to add clean
demineralized or distilled water in small quan-
tities until the fluid level stays up in the
radiator neck.
G050D03E
5. Start the engine, top off the radiator with
water and then add coolant to the reservoir
until the level is between "L" and "F".
6. Replace the radiator and reservoir caps and
check to be sure the drain cocks are fully
closed and not leaking.
G050D04E