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Your vehicle at a glance
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1. Negative battery terminal..................7-30
2. Positive battery terminal ...................7-30
3. Fuse and relay box ...........................7-47
4. Windshield washer fluid reservoir .....7-22
5. Power steering fluid reservoir ...........7-21
6. Air cleaner.........................................7-24
7. Radiator cap .....................................7-19
8. Engine oil filler cap ...........................7-16
9. Engine oil dipstick .............................7-16
10. Brake & clutch fluid reservoir ..........7-20
11. Engine coolant reservoir .................7-18
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* The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
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Your vehicle at a glance
1. Negative battery terminal..................7-30
2. Positive battery terminal ...................7-30
3. Fuse and relay box ...........................7-47
4. Windshield washer fluid reservoir .....7-22
5. Power steering fluid reservoir ...........7-21
6. Air cleaner.........................................7-24
7. Radiator cap .....................................7-19
8. Engine oil dipstick .............................7-16
9. Engine oil filler cap ...........................7-16
10. Brake & clutch fluid reservoir ..........7-20
11. Engine coolant reservoir .................7-18
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3.8 Engine
* The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
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Features of your vehicle
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Opening the fuel filler door
The fuel filler door must be opened from
inside the vehicle by pushing the fuel
filler door opener button located on the
driver’s door.
✽ ✽NOTICE
If the fuel filler door will not open
because ice has formed around it, tap
lightly or push on the door to break the
ice and release the door. Do not pry on
the door. If necessary, spray around the
door with an approved de-icer fluid (do
not use radiator anti-freeze) or move the
vehicle to a warm place and allow the ice
to melt.
1. Stop the engine.
2. To open the fuel filler door, push the
fuel filler door opener button.
3. Pull the fuel filler door (1) out to fully open.
4. To remove the cap, turn the fuel tank cap (2) counterclockwise.
5. Refuel as needed.
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Closing the fuel filler door
1. To install the cap, turn it clockwise until it “clicks”. This indicates that the cap is
securely tightened.
2. Close the fuel filler door and push it lightly making sure that it is securely
closed.
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FUEL FILLER DOOR
WARNING - Refueling
If pressurized fuel sprays out, itcan cover your clothes or skin
and thus subject you to the risk
of fire and burns. Always remove
the fuel cap carefully and slowly.
If the cap is venting fuel or if you
hear a hissing sound, wait until
the condition stops before com-
pletely removing the cap.
Do not "top off" after the nozzle automatically shuts off when
refueling.
Tighten the cap until it clicks one time, otherwise the Malfunction
Indicator Light will illuminate.
Always check that the fuel cap is installed securely to prevent fuel
spillage in the event of an acci-
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Features of your vehicle
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Engine temperature gauge
This gauge shows the temperature of the
engine coolant when the ignition switch
is ON.
Do not continue driving with an overheat-
ed engine. If your vehicle overheats, refer
to “If the engine overheats” in section 6.
CAUTION
If the gauge pointer moves beyond
the normal range area toward the“H” position, it indicates overheat-ing that may damage the engine.
CAUTION
Do not operate the engine withinthe tachometer's RED ZONE.
This may cause severe engine dam-age.WARNING
Never remove the radiator cap
when the engine is hot. The engine
coolant is under pressure and
could cause severe burns. Wait
until the engine is cool before
adding coolant to the reservoir.
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What to do in an emergency
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IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS
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If your temperature gauge indicates over-
heating, you experience a loss of power,
or hear loud pinging or knocking, the
engine is probably too hot. If this hap-
pens, you should:
1. Pull off the road and stop as soon as itis safe to do so.
2. Place the shift lever in P (automatic transmission) or neutral (manual trans-
mission) and set the parking brake. If
the air conditioning is on, turn it off.
3. If engine coolant is running out under the car or steam is coming out from
underneath the hood, stop the engine.
Do not open the hood until the coolant
has flow stopped. If there is no visible
loss of engine coolant and no steam,
leave the engine running and check to
be sure the engine cooling fan is oper-
ating. If the fan is not running, turn the
engine off. 4. Check to see if the water pump drive
belt is missing. If it is not missing,
check to see that it is tight. If the drive
belt seems to be satisfactory, check for
coolant leaking from the radiator,
hoses or under the car. (If the air con-
ditioning had been in use, it is normal
for cold water to be draining from it
when you stop).
5. If the water pump drive belt is broken or engine coolant is leaking out, stop
the engine immediately and call the
nearest authorized HYUNDAI dealer
for assistance. 6. If you cannot find the cause of the
overheating, wait until the engine tem-
perature has returned to normal. Then,
if coolant has been lost, carefully add
coolant to the reservoir to bring the
fluid level in the reservoir up to the
halfway mark.
7. Proceed with caution, keeping alert for further signs of overheating. If over-
heating happens again, call an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer for assistance.
WARNING
While the engine is running, keep
hair, hands and clothing away from
moving parts such as the fan and
drive belts to prevent injury.
WARNING
Do not remove the radiator cap
when the engine is hot. This may
result in coolant to be blown out of
the opening and cause serious
burns.
CAUTION
Serious loss of coolant indicates
there is a leak in the cooling systemand this should be checked as soonas possible by an authorizedHYUNDAI dealer.
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Maintenance
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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1. Negative battery terminal
2. Positive battery terminal
3. Fuse and relay box
4. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
5. Power steering fluid reservoir
6. Air cleaner
7. Radiator cap
8. Engine oil filler cap
9. Engine oil dipstick
10. Brake & clutch fluid reservoir
11. Engine coolant reservoir
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Maintenance
1. Negative battery terminal
2. Positive battery terminal
3. Fuse and relay box
4. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
5. Power steering fluid reservoir
6. Air cleaner
7. Radiator cap
8. Engine oil dipstick
9. Engine oil filler cap
10. Brake & clutch fluid reservoir
11. Engine coolant reservoir
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3.8 Engine
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Maintenance
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While operating your vehicle:
Note any changes in the sound of theexhaust or any smell of exhaust fumes
in the vehicle.
Check for vibrations in the steering wheel. Notice any increased steering
effort or looseness in the steering
wheel, or change in its straight-ahead
position.
Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or “pulls” to one side when trav-
eling on smooth, level road.
When stopping, listen and check for unusual sounds, pulling to one side,
increased brake pedal travel or “hard-
to-push” brake pedal.
If any slipping or changes in the oper- ation of your transmission occurs,
check the transmission fluid level.
Check automatic transmission P (Park) function.
Check parking brake.
Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air condition-
ing system during or after use is nor-
mal).
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At least monthly:
Check the coolant level in the enginecoolant reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the stoplights, turn sig-
nals and hazard warning flashers.
Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare.
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At least twice a year (i.e., every Spring and Fall):
Check the radiator, heater and air con- ditioning hoses for leaks or damage.
Check the windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean the wiper
blades with clean cloth dampened with
washer fluid.
Check the headlight alignment.
Check the muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear and function.
Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts.