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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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CAUTION:
o Radiator antifreeze (engine cool- ant) should not be used in the washer system because it will damage the car's finish.
o The washer should not be oper- ated if the washer reservoir isempty. This can damage thewasher fluid pump.!
CHECKING THE TRANSMISSION OIL (MANUAL)
G100A03HR-GAT
G100A01HR
Transmission lubricant in the manual transmission should be checked at those intervals specified in the vehiclemaintenance schedule in Section 5. Recommended Oil Use only HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF 75W/85 (API GL-4) in the manualtransmission. Manual Transmission Oil Capac- ity The oil capacity of the manual trans- mission is 2.4 liters (2.6 N/A)/1.95 liters(2.5 TCI).
Drain plug Filler plug
!WARNING:
o Windshield washer fluid agents contain some amounts of alcohol and can be flammable under cer- tain circumstances. Do not allow sparks or flame to contact thewasher fluid or the washer fluid reservoir. Damage to the vehicle or its occupants could occur.
o Windshield washer fluid is poi- sonous to humans and animals.Do not drink windshield washerfluid. Serious injury or death could occur.
!
G100B01HP-GAT To Check the Maunal Transmis- sion Fluid Level
G100B01L
WARNING:
It is always better to check the trans- mission oil level when the engine is cool or cold. If the engine is hot, you should exercise great caution toavoid burning yourself on hot en- gine or exhaust parts.
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Park the car on level ground with the engine off.
1. Using a wrench of the correct size,
loosen the oil filler plug by turning it counterclockwise and remove it with your fingers.
2. Use your finger or suitable tool to
feel inside the hole. The oil levelshould be at its bottom edge. If it is not, check for leaks before addingoil. To refill the transmission or bring the oil level up, add oil slowly until it reaches the proper level. Do notoverfill.
3. Replace the plug and washer, screw
it in with your fingers and then tightensecurely with the wrench. G130A01HR-GAT
G130A01HR
Rear axle oil should be checked at those intervals specified in the vehicle maintenance schedule in Section 5. Recommended Oil See page 9-5. Rear Axle Oil Capacity The oil capacity of the rear axle is 1.5 liters (2.6 N/A)/ 1.7 liters (2.5 TCI). WARNING:
The rear axle oil should be checkedwhen the engine is cool or cold. If the engine is hot, you should exercise great caution to avoid burning your-self on hot engine or exhaust parts.
Drain plug
Filler plug
G130B01HR-GAT To Check the Rear Axle Oil Level
G130B01HR
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INDEX
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D Door Central door locks .................................................... 1-6
Door locks ................................................................ 1-5Locking, unlocking front doors with a key ................ 1-5
Drink Holder ................................................................ 1-41
Drive Belts .................................................................. 6-21
Driving Economical driving .................................................. 2-11
Smooth corneri ng ..................................................... 2-12
Winter driving ........................................................... 2-13
E
Emergency Commodity .............................................. 3-15
Emission Contro l System ............................................ 7-2
Engine
Before starting the engine ........................................ 2-3
Changing the oil and filter ......................................... 6-8Compartment ............................................................ 6-3
Coolant ..................................................................... 6-9
Coolant temperature gauge ......................................1-30
Engine idle RPM adjustment knob ..........................1-41
If the engine overheats ............................................. 3-4
Number ..................................................................... 8-2
Oil ............................................................................. 6-6Starting ..................................................................... 2-5 To access the
engine .............................................. 1-12
To inspect the engine compartment under the
driver's seat .......................................................... 1-12
To inspect the engine compartment under the frontpassenger's seat (Fixed seatback type) ............... 1-13
To inspect the engine compartment under the frontpassenger's seat (Fol ding seatback type) ............ 1-13
Engine Exhaust Can Be Dangerous ............................ 2-2
Exterior Tool Box ........................................................ 1-51
FFog Light Front ........................................................................ 1-37
Rear ......................................................................... 1-38
Front Open Service Panel ........................................... 6-2
Front Seats Adjustable front seats ............................................... 1-8
Adjusting seat forward and rearward ......................... 1-8
Adjusting seatback angle ......................................... 1-9
Center seat(with seatback console compartment) ... 1-11
Fuel
Capacity ................................................................... 9-3
Gauge ...................................................................... 1-29
Recommendations .................................................... 1-2
Fuel Tank Cap ............................................................ 1-48
Fuses ......................................................................... 6-22
Fuse Panel Description .............................................. 6-38