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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 in
position to catch the oil as it drains out,
then remove the drain plug.
4. When the oil has stopped draining,
replace the drain plug using a new
gasket and retighten by turning it clock-
wise.
Oil pan drain plug tightening torque:
25.3 ~ 32.5 lb.ft (3.5 ~ 4.5 kgf.m)
HNF5006-1
(2.4L)
(3.3L)
The engine oil and filter should be changed
at those intervals specified in the
maintenance schedule in Section 5. If the
car is being driven in severe conditions,
more frequent oil and filter changes 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 moves above the
lowest mark. Turn the engine off and
place the gear selector lever in "P" (au-
tomatic) or reverse gear (manual
transaxle).
2. Open the hood and remove the engine
oil filler cap.NOTE:Loosen the oil filter cap by turning it
counterclockwise to drain well the oil in
the oil filter (3.3L only).
WARNING:
Be very careful when draining the engine
oil as it may be hot enough to burn you!
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CHECKING AND CHANGING THE
ENGINE COOLANT!
G050A01A-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.
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5. Remove the oil filter by turning it counter-
clockwise with a oil filter wrench of the
proper size. A certain amount of oil will
come out when you remove the filter. So be
sure to have your drain pan in place
underneath it.
6. Install a new oil filter in accordance with the
instructions on the carton or on the filter
itself. Do not over-tighten.
Tightening torque:
8.7 ~ 11.6 lb.ft (1.2 ~ 1.6 kgf.m)
Be sure that the mounting surface on the
engine is clean and that the old gasket is
removed completely. Lubricate the new
gasket on the filter with clean engine oil
before installation.
7. Remove the engine oil level dipstick.
8. Refill the crankcase with the recommended
engine oil. Refer to the specification in
chapter 9 for engine oil capacity.
CAUTION:
Slowly pour the recommended oil into a
funnel. Do not overfill to avoid damage to
the engine.
NOTE: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 reclamation. Do not pour the oil on the
ground or put it into the household trash.
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:
Engine oil contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects and reproductive harm.
Used engine oil may cause irritation or
cancer of the skin if left in contact with
the skin for prolonged periods of time.
Always 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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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
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HHR5048
(1)
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADESG080A02A-AATThe wiper blades should be carefully
inspected from time to time and cleaned to
remove accumulations of road film or other
debris. To clean the wiper blades and
arms, use a clean sponge or cloth with a
mild soap or detergent and water. If the
wipers continue to streak or smear the
glass, replace them with genuine Hyundai
replacement parts or their equivalent.
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CAUTION:
o Do not operate the wipers on dry glass.
This can result in more rapid wear of
the wiper blades and may scratch the
glass.
o Keep the blade rubber out of contact
with petroleum products such as
engine oil, gasoline, etc.
G080B01HR-GATReplacing the Wiper BladesTo replace the wiper blades, raise the
wiper to the vertical position.To remove the wiper blade1. Push down the wiper blade with the
locking clip (1) pressed to detach it from
the wiper arm.
G080A01NF-A
2. Raise the wiper blade lightly and pull it
up.
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CAUTION:
o Radiator antifreeze (engine coolant)
should not be used in the washer
system because it will damage the
car's finish.
o The washer lever should not be pulled
and the washer should not be operated
if the washer reservoir is empty. This
can damage the washer fluid pump.
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A good quality washer fluid should be
used to fill the washer reservoir. The fluid
level should be checked more frequently
during bad weather or whenever the
washer system is in more frequent use.
The capacity of the washer reservoir is 3.2
U.S. quarts (4.0 liters).
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WARNING:
It is always better to check the transaxle
oil level when the engine is cool or cold.
If the engine is hot, you should exercise
great caution to avoid burning yourself
on hot engine or exhaust parts.
CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE
OIL (MANUAL)G100A02NF-AAT
HNF5010
Filler plug
Drain plug
Transaxle lubricant in the manual transaxle
should be checked at those intervals
specified in the vehicle maintenance
schedule in Section 5.Recommended OilUse only HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF
75W/85 (API GL-4) in the manual transaxle.Manual Transaxle Oil CapacityThe oil capacity of the manual transaxle is
1.8 U.S. quarts (1.75 liters).
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WARNING:
o Windshield washer fluid agents con-
tain some amounts of alcohol and can
be flammable under certain circum-
stances. Do not allow sparks or flame
to contact the washer fluid or the
washer fluid reservoir. Damage to
the vehicle or its occupants could
occur.
o Windshield washer fluid is poisonous
to humans and animals. Do not drink
windshield washer fluid. Serious injury
or death could occur.
NOTE:It is recommended that the manual
transaxle fluid should be checked by an
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CHECKING THE BATTERY!
G210A01A-AAT
WARNING:
Batteries can be dangerous! When
working with batteries, carefully observe
the following precautions to avoid
serious injuries.
The fluid in the battery contains a strong
solution of sulfuric acid, which is poisonous
and highly corrosive. Be careful not to spill
it on yourself or the car. If you do spill
battery fluid on yourself, immediately do
the following:
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o If battery fluid is on your skin, flush the
affected areas with water for at least 15
minutes and then seek medical
assistance.
o If battery fluid is in your eyes, rinse out
your eyes with water and get medical
assistance as soon as possible. While
you are being driven to get medical
assistance, continue to rinse your eyes
by using a sponge or soft cloth saturated
with water.
o If you swallow battery fluid, drink a large
quantity of water or milk followed by milk
of magnesia, eat a raw egg or drink
vegetable oil. Get medical assistance
as soon as possible.
While batteries are being charged (either
by a battery charger or by the vehicle's
generator), they produce explosive gases.
Always observe these warnings to prevent
injuries from occurring:
o Charge batteries only in a well ventilated
area.
o Do not permit flames, sparks or smoking
in the area.
o Keep children away from the area.
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G200B02L
Good Burned out CAUTION:
A burned-out fuse indicates that there is
a problem in the electrical circuit. If you
replace a fuse and it blows as soon as the
accessory is turned on, the problem is
serious and should be referred to a
Hyundai dealer for diagnosis and repair.
Never replace a fuse with anything
except a fuse with the same or a lower
amperage rating. A higher capacity fuse
could cause damage and create a fire
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G240A01A-AATPOWER STEERING HOSESIt is suggested that you check the power
steering hose connections for fluid leakage
at those intervals specified in the vehicle
maintenance schedule in Section 5.
The power steering hoses should be
replaced if there is severe surface crack-
ing, pulling, scuffing or worn spots.
Deterioration of the hose could cause
premature failure.
POWER STEERING FLUID
LEVELG230A01NF-AAT
Recommended FluidUse PSF-4 type fluidNOTE:Do not start the engine when the power
steering oil reservoir is empty.
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The power steering fluid level should be
checked regularly. To check the power
steering fluid level, be sure the engine is
"OFF", then check to make certain that the
power steering fluid level is between the
"MAX" and "MIN" level markings on the
fluid reservoir.NOTE:Grinding noise from the power steering
pump may be heard immediately after
the engine is started in extremely cold
conditions (below - 4°F). If the noise stops
during warm up, there is no abnormal
function in the system. It is due to a
power steering fluid characteristic in
extremely cold conditions.
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 running. 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 decreases the fan
will automatically shut off. This is a
normal condition.G220B01NF-GATChecking Engine Cooling FanThe engine cooling fan should come on
automatically if the engine coolant
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
ABOUT YOUR HYUNDAIG250A01A-AATIf you desire additional information about
maintaining and servicing your Hyundai,
you may purchase a factory Shop Manual
at your Hyundai dealer's parts department.
This is the same manual used by
dealership technicians and while it is highly
technical it can be useful in obtaining a
better understanding of your car and how
it works.
HEADLIGHT AIMING ADJUST-
MENTG290A03O-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 several 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
horizontal line (through the center of
each headlight beam pattern) on the
aiming screen measured from ground
to center mark on headlight lens.
7. Adjust the right side of each cut-off line
of the low beam to the horizontal line
with a phillips screwdriver - VERTICAL
AIMING.
WARNING:
Never attempt to adjust the horizontal
alignment of your headlights. Horizontal
aiming must be adjusted by an
authorized Hyundai dealer to avoid
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SPECIFICATION:"H"
Horizontal center line of headlights from
ground : 27.05 in. (687mm)
"W"
Distance between each headlight center :
51.5 in. (1,308mm)
"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 descrip-
tions.
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CAUTION:
o Keep the lights out of contact with
petroleum 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
appear 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.
G290B01NF-AATAdjustment After Headlight Assem-
bly Replacement
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L
W
H
H
Cut-off line
Ground line
Horizontal lineVertical line
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 vertically so that cutoff
line is aligned with horizontal line shown
in the illustration.
2. Dotted lines in the illustration show the
center of the headlights.