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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
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F070M01A-AAT
o Steering Gear Box, Linkage &
Boots/Lower Arm Ball Joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine off, check for excessive free-play in the steering wheel. Check the linkage for bends or damage. Check the dustboots and ball joints for deterioration, cracks, or damage. Replace any dam- aged parts. F070N01A-AAT
o Power Steering Pump,
Belt and Hoses
Check the power steering pump and hoses for leakage and damage. Re-place any damaged or leaking parts immediately. Inspect the power steer- ing belt for evidence of cuts, cracks,excessive wear, oiliness and proper tension. Replace or adjust it if neces- sary. F070P01A-AAT
o Drive Shafts and Boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and
clamps for cracks, deterioration, or damage. Replace any damaged parts and, if necessary, repack the grease.
F070Q01A-AAT
o Air Conditioning Refrigerant
Check the air conditioning lines and
connections for leakage and damage.Check air conditioning performance according to the relevant shop manual if necessary.
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Engine Compartment .................................................... 6-2
General Checks ........................................................... 6-5
Maintenance Precautions ............................................. 6-6
Checking the Engine Oil .............................................. 6-6
Checking the Engine Coolant ...................................... 6-9
Changing the Air Cleaner Filter ...................................6-11
Checking the Transaxle Fluid (Automatic) .................6-15
Checking the Brakes .................................................. 6-17
Air Conditioning Care .................................................. 6-19
Changing the Climate Control Air Filter .. ....................6-19
Checking and Replacing Fuses ..................................6-21
Checking the Battery .................................................. 6-24
Power Steering Fluid Level ......................................... 6-26
Removal of Water from the Fuel Filter ........................6-27
Headlight Aiming Adjustment ...................................... 6-28
Replacement of Light Bulbs ........................................6-29
Bulb Wattage ............................................................... 6-37
Fuse Panel D escription ............................................... 6-38
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2ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1. Coolant rese rvoir cap ............. 6-9
2. Power steering fluid
reservoir ............................... 6-26
3. Brake fluid reservoir ............ 6-17
4. Engine oil filler cap ................ 6-8 5. Air cleaner filter ...................
6-11
6. Fuse and relay box .............. 6-21
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir ............................... 6-14
8. Radiator cap ........................6-11
G010B01CM-DAT Petrol Engine (2.7 V6)
9. Engine oil level dipstick ......... 6-8
10. Automatic transaxle fluid leveldipstick (Vehicle with AutomaticTransaxle) ............................ 6-15
11. Battery ................................. 6-24
CAUTION:
When inspecting or servic-
ing the engine, you shouldhandle tools and other heavyobjects carefully so that the plastic cover of the engine is not damaged.
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G010D01CM-DAT
Petrol Engine (3.3 V6)
CAUTION:
When inspecting or servic- ing the engine, you shouldhandle tools and other heavy objects carefully so that the plastic cover of the engine is not damaged.
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1. Coolant rese rvoir cap ............. 6-9
2. Power steering fluid reservoir 6-26
3. Brake fluid reservoir ............ 6-17
4. Engine oil filler cap ................ 6-8 5. Air cleaner filter ...................
6-11
6. Fuse and relay box .............. 6-21
7. Windshield washer fluid
reservoir ............................... 6-14
8. Radiat or cap........................ 6-119. Engine oil level dipstick ......... 6-8
10. Automatic transaxle fluid level
dipstick (Vehicle with AutomaticTransaxle) ............................ 6-15
11. Battery ................................. 6-24
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1. Coolant rese rvoir cap ............. 6-9
2. Fuse and relay box .............. 6-21
3. Brake fluid reservoir ............ 6-17
4. Engine oil filler cap ................ 6-8
5. Fuel filter ............................. 6-276. Air cleaner filter ...................
6-11
7. Windshield washer fluid
reservoir ............................... 6-14
8. Power steering fluid reservoir 6-26
9. Radiator cap ........................6-1110. Engine oil level dipstick ......... 6-7
11. Automatic transaxle fluid level
dipstick (Vehicle with AutomaticTransaxle) ............................ 6-15
12. Battery ................................. 6-24
G010C01CM-DAT
Diesel Engine (2.2 CRDi)
CAUTION:
When inspecting or servic-
ing the engine, you should handle tools and other heavy objects carefully so that theplastic cover of the engine is not damaged.
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5GENERAL CHECKS
G020A03A-AAT
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 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 cleaner filter condition G020B01A-DAT
Vehicle Exterior
The 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 bonnet lock condition
o Tyre pressure and condition (including spare tyre) G020C01A-DAT 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 Demister, heating system operation
(and air conditioning, if installed)
o Steering operation and condition
o Mirror condition and operation
o Turn signal light 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 operation
o Seat belt condition and operation
o Sun visor 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.
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6CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL
G030A02O-GAT Recommended Oil Petrol Engine Engine oil is essential to the perfor-
mance 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 drivingin severe conditions.
The engine oil quality should meet the
following classification.
API SJ, SL or ABOVE, ILSAC GF-3 or ABOVE G030B01JM
MAINTENANCE PRECAU- TIONS
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G020D01TG-DAT 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 by
an authorised Hyundai dealer.
NOTE: Improper owner maintenance dur-
ing the warranty period may affect warranty coverage. WARNING:
o Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous. You can be seriously injured whileperforming some maintenance procedures. If you lack sufficient knowledge and experience or theproper tools and equipment to do the work, have it done by an authorised Hyundai dealer.
o Working under the bonnet with the engine running is dangerous.It becomes even more dangerouswhen you wear jewelry or loose clothing. These can become en- tangled in moving parts and re-sult ininjury. Therefore, if you must run the engine while work- ing under the bonnet, make cer-tain that you remove all jewelry (especially rings, bracelets, watches, and necklaces) and allneckties, scarves, and similar loose clothing before getting near the engine or cooling fans.
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NOTE:
o For good fuel economy, SAE 5W- 20 (5W-30), ILSAC GF-3 engine oil is preferred regardless of regional option and engine variation.
o If SAE 5W-20, ILSAC GF-3 engine oil is not available, secondaryrecommended engine oil for cor- responding temperature rangecan be used. G030B02CM-DAT
Recommened Oil Diesel Engine The engine oil quality should meet the following classification:
API Class ACEA ClassEngine
With C.P.F* 2
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C3
Class
Without C.P.F*
2
CH4 or ABOVE B4
V.G.T* 1
* 1
V.G.T - Variable Geometry Turbocharger
* 2
C.P.F - Catalyzed Particulate Filter
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Engine oil is essential to the perfor-
mance and service of the engine.
It is suggested that you check the oil
level every 500km or before starting a long trip and more often if you are on a trip or driving in severe conditions. NOTE: SAE 0W-30 oil is for extra cold zone and to be restricted by driving con- dition and dealing area. (Especially, not recommended for sustained high loaded & high speed operation.)
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