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o Vacuum and Crankcase
Ventilation Hoses
Inspect the surface of hoses for evi- dence of heat and/or mechanical dam- age. Hard and brittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts, abrasions, and excessiveswelling indicate deterioration. Particu- lar attention should be paid to examin- ing those hose surfaces nearest tohigh heat sources, such as the ex- haust manifold. Inspect the hose routing to assure that the hoses do not come in contact with any heat source, sharp edges or mov- ing component which might cause heatdamage or mechanical wear. Inspect all hose connections, such as clamps and couplings, to make sure they aresecure, and that no leaks are present. Hoses should be replaced immedi- ately if there is any evidence of dete-rioration or damage. F060B01HR-GAT
o Drive Belts
Inspect all drive belts (water pump andalternator) for evidence of cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oiliness, and re- place if necessary. Drive belts shouldbe checked periodically for proper ten- sion and adjusted as necessary. F060E01A-GAT
o Timing Belt
Inspect all parts related with the timing
belt for damage and deformation. Re- place any damaged parts immediately.
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o Air Cleaner Filter
A Genuine Hyundai air cleaner filter isrecommended when the filter is re-placed.
F060G01A-AAT
o Vapor Hose and Fuel Filler Cap
The vapor hose and fuel filler cap
should be inspected at those intervals specified in the maintenance sched- ule. Make sure that a new vapor hoseor fuel filler cap is correctly replaced.
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o Cooling System
Check the cooling system part, suchas radiator, coolant reservoir, hoses and connections for leakage and dam- age. Replace any damaged parts. F070C01A-AAT
o  Coolant
The coolant  should  be  changed at the intervals specified in the mainte- nance schedule. F070D01HP-GAT
o Manual Transmission Oil
Inspect the manual transmission oil
according to the maintenance sched- ule. NOTE:
If the oil level is low, check for
possible leaks before adding oil. Do not overfill. 
     
        
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Front Open Service Panel ............................................ 6-2 
Engine Compartment .................................................... 6-3
General Checks ........................................................... 6-5
Checking the Engine Oil ............................................... 6-6
Changing the Oil and Filter ........................................... 6-8
Checking and Changing the Engine Coolant ...............6-10
Changing the Air Cleaner Filte r ....................................6-12
Checking the Transmission Oil  (Manual) ....................6-15
Checking the Rear Axle  Oil......................................... 6-16
Checking the B rakes ................................................... 6-17
Air Conditioning Care ................................................... 6-18
Checking the Climate Control Air Filter
   (For Evaporator and Blower U nit) .............................6-19
Checking Drive  Belts................................................... 6-21
Checking and Replacing Fuses .................................. 6-22
Checking the  Battery ................................................... 6-24
Power Steering Fluid  Level .......................................... 6-26
Fuel Fil ter ..................................................................... 6-27
Replacement of Light  Bulbs ......................................... 6-30
Bulb Wattages ............................................................. 6-37
Fuse Panel Description ............................................... 6-38
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3ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (If Installed)
2. Engine Oil Filler Cap 3. Engine Oil Level Dipstick 
4. Fuel Filter
G010B01HR-GAT Diesel Engine (2.6 N/A)
G010B01HR
5. Fuse and Relay Box 
6. Radiator CapCAUTION:
To inspect or service the en-gine, first move the front seat.(Refer to " To Access the En- gine" on page 1-12).
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G010C01HR-GAT Diesel Engine (2.5 TCI)
HHR5001
1. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (If Installed)
2. Engine Oil Filler Cap 3. Engine Oil Level Dipstick 
4. Fuel Filter CAUTION:
o To inspect or service the engine, first move the front seat. (Refer to " To Access the Engine" on page 1-12).
o When inspecting or servic- ing the engine, you shouldhandle tools and other heavy objects carefully so that the plastic cover of theengine is not damaged.
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5. Fuse and Relay Box 
6. Radiator Cap  
     
        
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G020A01HR-GAT Engine Compartment The following should be checked regu- larly: 
o Engine oil level and condition 
o Transmission fluid level and condi-
tion
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 filter condition G020C01HR-GAT 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 transmission operation, in- cluding clutch 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 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 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)
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The engine oil and filter should be changed at those intervals specified inthe maintenance schedule in Section 5. If the car is being driven in severe conditions, more frequent oil and filterchanges are required. The procedure for changing the oil and filter is as follows: 
1. Park the car on level ground and set
the parking brake. Start the engine and let it warm up until the needle on the coolant temperature gauge movesabove the lowest mark. Turn the engine off and place the gear selec- tor lever in reverse gear.
2. Lift up the front passenger's seat (Refer to "To Inspect the EngineCompartment Under the FrontPassenger's Seat" on page 1-13.) and remove the engine oil  filler cap.
3. Slide underneath the car and loosen the drain plug by turning it counter-clockwise with a wrench of the proper size. Be sure that a drain pan is inposition to catch the oil as it drains out, then remove the drain plug.
CHANGING THE OIL AND FILTER
o Engine oil is used to lubricate pis- tons, piston rings and cylinders. A thin film of oil is left on the cylinder wall when a piston moves down- wards in the cylinder. High negativepressure generated during engine operation sucks some of the oil into the combustion chamber.This oil with some oil of the cylinder wall is burned by the high tempera- 
ture combustion gases during thecombustion process.
o The engine oil consumption is
strongly effected by the viscosityand quality of oil, engine rpm and driving condition etc. The engine oil is more consumed under severedriving conditions such as high speeds and frequent acceleration and deceleration than normal driv-ing condition. G040A03HR-GAT 2.6 N/A
G040A01HR
Oil filler capDrain plugOil filter
2.5 TCI
HHR5006
Oil filler cap
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!WARNING:
Be very careful when draining the engine oil as it may be hot enough to burn you!
4. When the oil has stopped draining, replace the drain plug using a new gasket and retighten by turning it clockwise. 
Tightening torque : 3.5 ~ 4.5 kgf.m
5. Remove the oil filter by turning it counterclockwise with a oil filter wrench of the proper size. A certainamount of oil will come out when you remove the filter. So be sure to have your drain pan in place underneathit.
6. Install a new oil filter in accordance
with the instructions on the carton oron the filter itself. Do not over-tighten.
Tightening torque: 2.3 ~ 2.5 kgf.m Be sure that the mounting surfaceon the engine is clean and that theold gasket is removed completely. Lubricate the new gasket on the filter with clean engine oil beforeinstallation.!
7. Remove the engine oil level dipstick. 
8. Refill the crankcase with the recom- mended engine oil slowly. Refer to the specification in chapter 9 for engine oil capacity.
CAUTION:
Slowly pour the recommended oilby using a funnel. Do not overfill not to damage the engine. 
9. Start the engine and check to be sure no oil is leaking from the drain plug or oil filter.
10. Shut off the engine and recheck the
oil level.
NOTE: Always dispose of used engine oil in an environmentally acceptable man-ner. It is suggested that it be placed in a sealed container and taken to a service station for reclamation. Donot pour the oil on the ground or put it into the household trash. WARNING:
Used motor oil may cause irritation or cancer of the skin if left in contact with the skin for prolonged periods of time. Wash your hands thoroughlywith soap and warm water as soon as possible after handling used oil.
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G350B01HR-GAT BLEEDING THE FUEL SYSTEM
The fuel system should be bled to remove air as described in the illustra-tion if the fuel supply is exhausted during travel, when the fuel filter is replaced, or if the vehicle is not used fora long time. 
1. Loosen the air plug at the upper part of the fuel filter.
NOTE: The fuel filter is located under the driver's seat. To bleed the fuel sys- tem, first tilt the driver's seatback forward. (Refer to "To Inspect theEngine Compartment Under the Driver's Seat." on page 1-12.) HHR4046
2. Pump the hand pump until there are
no more bubbles in the fuel coming out of the air plug. When doing this,place a cloth around the air plug to prevent the escaping fuel from spew- ing about.
3. Tighten the air plug when there are no more bubbles in the fuel.
4. Continue pumping until the hand
pump becomes stiff.
5. Finally, check to be sure that there is
no leakage of fuel.If in doubt, consult your nearest au- thorized HYUNDAI dealer. HHR4047
FUEL FILTER
G240A01A-AAT POWER STEERING HOSES It is suggested that you check the power steering hose connections for fluid leakage at regular intervals. The power steering hoses should be re-placed if there is severe surface crack- ing, scuffing or worn spots. Deteriora- tion of the hose could cause prema-ture failure.
It is due to a power steering fluidcharacteristic in extremely cold con-ditions. Recommended Fluid Use PSF-3 type fluid NOTE: Do not start the engine when the power steering oil reservoir is empty.