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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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G160A01A-GAT CLUTCH PEDAL
G160A01HR
6 ~ 13 mm (0.24 ~ 0.51 in.)
With the engine off, press lightly on the clutch pedal until you feel a change inresistance. This is the clutch pedal free-play. The free-play should be within the limits specified in the illustration. Ifit is not, have it inspected by your Hyundai dealer and adjusted or re- paired if necessary.
CHECKING THE FREE-PLAY
G150A01A-GAT STEERING WHEEL To check the steering wheel free-play, stop the car with the wheels pointed straight ahead and gently move thesteering wheel back and forth. Use very light finger pressure and be sen- sitive to changes in resistance thatmark the limits of the freeplay. If the free-play is greater than specified, have it inspected by your Hyundai dealerand adjusted or repaired if necessary. HHR5023
30 mm (1.18 in.)
G170A01A-GAT BRAKE PEDAL
G160A01HR
3 ~ 8 mm (0.12 ~ 0.31 in.)
With the engine off, press down on the brake pedal several times to reduce thevacuum in the brake booster. Then, using your hand, press down slowly on the brake pedal until you feela change in resistance. This is the brake pedal free-play. The free-play should be within the limitsspecified in the illustration. If it is not, have it inspected by your Hyundai dealer and adjusted or repaired if nec-essary.
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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
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