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FRONT OPEN SERVICE PANEL
G010A01HR-GAT
1. Engine Coolant Reservoir
2. Air Conditioner Filter (If Installed)
3. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir Cap G010A01HR
WARNING:
Do not press excessivelyor step on the hood. This can cause the hood to fall and result in seriousinjury.
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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)
GENERAL CHECKS
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G070A01HR-GAT
The air cleaner filter is located in front of the front tire on the right side. The replacement of air cleaner filter is performed in the following manner.
1. Unsnap the clips around the cover.
2. When this is done, the cover can be taken off, the old filter removed and the new filter put in its place.
Genuine Hyundai replacement parts arerecommended. CAUTION:
o Operating your vehicle without a proper air filter in place can result in excessive engine wear.
o When removing the air cleaner filter, be careful that dust or dirtdoes not enter the air intake. Thesemay result in damage to the air cleaner filter.
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WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
G080A02A-AAT The 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 bladesand arms, use a clean sponge or cloth with a mild soap or detergent and water. If the wipers continue to streak or smearthe glass, replace them with Genuine Hyundai Replacement parts or their equivalent. G080A01HR
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NOTE:
o If you clean the filter with water,dry it in the open air.
o When cleaning the filter, be care- ful that the filter doesn’t drop or bump against other objects, or damage may result.
Crankshaft pulley
G140D01A-GAT Checking the Compressor Drive Belt When the air conditioning is being used regularly, the compressor drive belt tension should be checked at leastonce a month. To check the drive belt tension, press down on the belt halfway between theengine crankshaft and compressor pulleys. Pressing with your finger, you should not be able to deflect this beltanymore than 8.0 mm. If you have the instruments to check it with a force of 98N (22 lb.), the deflection should beapprox. 8.0 mm (0.315 in.). If the belt is too loose, have it adjusted by your Hyundai dealer. G140D01HRCOMP. pulley
Tension pulley
CHECKING THE CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER
B145A03HR-GAT
(For Evaporator and Blower Unit) (If Installed) The climate control air filter is located in the hood.It helps to decrease the amount of pollutants entering the car.
B145A01HR
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the filter by pressing the upper end of the filter.
3. Clean the filter with compressed air
or water.
4. Reassemble in the reverse order of
disassembly after the filter is com-pletely dried.
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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.
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!WARNING:
o Do not smoke or have any other open flame near the vehicle while bleeding the fuel system.
o Be sure to carefully clean away
any fuel which spilled onto nearbyparts coming out of the air plug, because such accumulations of fuel might ignite and cause a fire. G300A01HR-GAT REMOVAL OF WATER FROM THE FUEL FILTER
HHR4045
If the fuel filter warning light illuminates during driving, it indicates that waterhas accumulated in the fuel filter. If this occurs, remove the water as described below.
1. Loosen the drain plug at the bottom of the fuel filter. HHR4047
2. Operate the hand pump slowly 6 or 7 times in order to force the water out through the drain plug.
3. Tighten the drain plug when water no longer comes out.
4. Loosen the air plug and bleed the air. (Refer to "Bleeding the fuel system")
5. Check to be sure that the warning
light illuminates when the ignition key is turned to "ON", and that it goes off when the engine is started. If in doubt, consult your nearest au-thorized HYUNDAI dealer.
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10INDEX
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A Air Cleaner Filter ......................................................... 6-13
Air Conditioning Care ......................................................................... 6-19
Operation ................................................................. 1-61
Switch ...................................................................... 1-61
Antenna ...................................................................... 1-66
Ashtray ....................................................................... 1-40
Audio System ............................................................. 1-66
Cassette tape player operation (K220, K240) 1-76, 1-81
Compact disc player unit (HR K260) ....................... 1-70
Radio, set up, volume control (HR K260) ................ 1-67
Stereo radio operation (K220, K240) .............. 1-73, 1-78
BBattery .............................................................. 2-13, 6-24
Brake Checking the brakes ................................................ 6-18
Fluid ......................................................................... 6-18
Pedal free-play ......................................................... 6-21
Practices ................................................................. 2-10
Breaking-In your New Hyundai .................................... 1-2
Bulbs Replacem ent ..................................................... 6-31
Bulbs Watt ages .......................................................... 6-38C
Care of Cassette Tapes
............................................. 1-76
Catalytic Converter ...................................................... 7-2
Center Seatback Console Compart ment .....................1-44
Auxiliary drink holder ............................................... 1-44
Coin holder .............................................................. 1-45
Multi tray ................................................................. 1-44
Child Restraint System ............................................... 1-19
Cigarette Lighter ......................................................... 1-40
Climate Control Air Filter .................................. 1-63, 6-20
Clock .......................................................................... 1-39
Clutch Pedal free-play ......................................................... 6-21
Combination Light Headlight flasher ...................................................... 1-34
Headlight swi tch ...................................................... 1-33
High-beam switch .................................................... 1-34
Lane change si gnal .................................................. 1-33
Turn signal operation ............................................... 1-32
Cooling Fans .............................................................. 6-27
Corrosion protection
Cleaning the interior .................................................. 4-5
Protecting your Hyundai from corrosion ................... 4-2
Washing and waxing ................................................. 4-4