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FUEL FILTER (FOR DIESEL)
G150100AFD 
Draining water from fuel filter 
The fuel filter for diesel engine plays an 
important role of separating water from
fuel and accumulating the water in itsbottom. 
If water accumulates in the fuel filter, the 
warning light comes on when the ignition
switch is in the ON position. 
If the light is turned on, take your car to 
the authorised HYUNDAI dealer and
have drain the water and checked thesystem. G150200AFD 
Fuel filter cartridge replacement
✽✽NOTICE
When replacing the fuel filter cartridge, 
use HYUNDAI genuine parts.
G150300AFD Extracting air in the fuel filter (1.6L Diesel engine) 
If you drove until you have no fuel left or 
if you replaced the fuel filter, be sure to
extract air in the fuel system as it makes
you difficult to start the engine. 
1. Disconnect the fuel outlet connector (1) from the fuel filter.
2. Pump up and down until the fuel flows out of the fuel outlet nipple.
✽✽ NOTICE
 Use cloths when you extract air so that the fuel is not sprayed around.
 Clean the fuel around the fuel filter or the injection pump before starting the 
engine to prevent fire.
 Finally, check each part if the fuel is
leaking. OFD077020
CAUTION
If the water accumulated in the fuel
filter is not drained at proper times,damages to the major parts such as
the fuel system can be caused by water permeation in the fuel filter.  
         
        
        
     
        
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AIR CLEANER 
G160100AFD Filter replacement   
It must be replaced when necessary, and should not be cleaned and reused. 1. Loosen the air cleaner cover attaching
clips and open the cover. 2. Replace the air cleaner filter. 
3. Lock the cover with the cover attaching
clips.
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Replace the filter according to the 
Maintenance Schedule.
If the vehicle is operated in extremely
dusty or sandy areas, replace the ele-ment more often than the usual recom-
mended intervals. (Refer to“Maintenance under severe usage condi-tions” in this section.)
G170100AFD Filter inspection 
If the vehicle is operated in the severely air-polluted cities or on dusty rough
roads for a long period, it should beinspected more frequently and replaced
earlier. When you, the owner, replace the
climate control air filter, replace it per-
forming the following procedure, and be
careful to avoid damaging other compo-
nents. Replace the filter according to the main- 
tenance Schedule.
Filter replacement 
1. Open the glove box and remove thesupport rod.
CAUTION
 Do not drive with the air cleaner
removed; this will result in exces-
sive engine wear.
 When removing the air cleaner fil- ter, be careful that dust or dirtdoes not enter the air intake, or damage may result.
 Use a HYUNDAI genuine part. Use of nongenuine part could damagethe air flow sensor or turbo charg-er.
CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER (IF EQUIPPED)
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2. With the glove box open, remove thestoppers on both sides to allow the 
glove box hang freely on the hinges. 3. Remove the climate control air filter
case pulling out the cover. 4. Replace the climate control air filter. 
5. Reassemble in the reverse order of
disassembly.
✽✽ NOTICE
When replacing the climate control air 
filter install it according to the “  
 
AIR
FLOW   
” identification marks.
Otherwise, the system may produce 
noise and the effectiveness of the filter
may be reduced.
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WIPER BLADES 
G180100AUN Blade inspection
✽✽ NOTICE
Commercial hot waxes applied by auto- 
matic car washes have been known to
make the windshield difficult to clean.  
Contamination of either the windshield or 
the wiper blades with foreign matter can
reduce the effectiveness of the wind-
shield wipers. Common sources of con-
tamination are insects, tree sap, and hot
wax treatments used by some commer-
cial car washes. If the blades are not wip-
ing properly, clean both the window and
the blades with a good cleaner or mild
detergent, and rinse thoroughly with
clean water. G180200AUN Blade replacement   When the wipers no longer clean ade- 
quately, the blades may be worn or
cracked, and require replacement.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, do not use gasoline,kerosene, paint thinner, or other
solvents on or near them.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiperarms or other components, do not attempt to move the wipers manual-ly.
CAUTION
The use of a non-specified wiper blade could result in wiper malfunc-
tion and failure.
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2. Install the new blade assembly by
inserting the center part into the slot in 
the wiper arm until it clicks into place.
3. Make sure the blade assembly is installed firmly by trying to pull it slight-
ly.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms or
other components, have an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer replace the wiper
blade. G190100BUN 
For best battery service 
 Keep the battery securely mounted. 
 Keep the battery top clean and dry.
 Keep the terminals and connections
clean, tight, and coated with petroleum 
jelly or terminal grease.
 Rinse any spilled electrolyte from the battery immediately with a solution of
water and baking soda.
 If the vehicle is not going to be used for an extended time, disconnect the bat-
tery cables.
OED076041 BATTERY
WARNING
- Battery 
dangers
Always read the following 
instructions carefully when
handling a battery.
Keep lighted cigarettes and all other flames or sparks
away from the battery.
Hydrogen, a highly com- bustible gas, is always
present in battery cells and
may explode if ignited. 
Keep batteries out of the reach of children because 
batteries contain highly
corrosive SULFURIC ACID.
Do not allow battery acid to
contact your skin, eyes,
clothing or paint finish. 
If any electrolyte gets into your eyes, flush your eyes 
with clean water for at least
15 minutes and get immedi-ate medical attention.
(Continued)
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WARNING - Tire inflation
Overinflation or underinflation 
can reduce tire life, adversely
affect vehicle handling, and
lead to sudden tire failure. This
could result in loss of vehicle
control and potential injury.
CAUTION - Tire pressure
Always observe the following:
 Check tire pressure when the tires are cold. (After vehiclehas been parked for at leastthree hours or hasn't been driven more than 1.6 km (onemile) since startup.)
 Check the pressure of your spare tire each time you checkthe pressure of other tires.
 Never overload your vehicle. Be careful not to overload avehicle luggage rack if yourvehicle is equipped with one.
 Worn, old tires can cause acci- dents. If your tread is badlyworn, or if your tires have been damaged, replace them.
CAUTION
 Underinflation also results in excessive wear, poor handlingand reduced fuel economy.Wheel deformation also ispossible. Keep your tire pres-sures at the proper levels. If a tire frequently needs refilling,have it checked by an author-ized HYUNDAI dealer.
 Overinflation produces a harsh ride, excessive wear atthe center of the tire tread, anda greater possibility of dam-age from road hazards.
CAUTION
 Warm tires normally exceed recommended cold tire pres-sures by 28 to 41 kPa (4 to 6 psi). Do not release air fromwarm tires to adjust the pres-sure or the tires will be under- inflated.
 Be sure to reinstall the tire inflation valve caps. Withoutthe valve cap, dirt or moisturecould get into the valve core and cause air leakage. If avalve cap is missing, install anew one as soon as possible.  
         
        
        
     
        
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G200300AUN 
Checking tire inflation pressure 
Check your tires once a month or 
more. 
Also, check the tire pressure of the 
spare tire. G200301AFD
How to check
Use a good quality gage to check tire 
pressure. You can not tell if your tires
are properly inflated simply by look-
ing at them. Radial tires may look
properly inflated even when they're
underinflated. 
Check the tire's inflation pressure 
when the tires are cold. - "Cold"
means your vehicle has been sitting
for at least three hours or driven nomore than 1.6 km (1 mile).Remove the valve cap from the tire
valve stem. Press the tire gage firm-
ly onto the valve to get a pressure
measurement. If the cold tire inflationpressure matches the recommendedpressure on the tire and loading
information label, no further adjust-
ment is necessary. If the pressure is
low, add air until you reach the rec-ommended amount. 
If you overfill the tire, release air by pushing on the metal stem in the
center of the tire valve. Recheck the
tire pressure with the tire gage. Be
sure to put the valve caps back on
the valve stems. They help prevent
leaks by keeping out dirt and mois-
ture.
WARNING
 Inspect your tires frequently for proper inflation as well as 
wear and damage. Always use
a tire pressure gauge.
 Tires with too much or too little pressure wear unevenly caus-
ing poor handling, loss of vehi-
cle control, and sudden tirefailure leading to accidents,
injuries, and even death. Therecommended cold tire pres-
sure for your vehicle can be
found in this manual and onthe tire label located on the dri-
ver's side center pillar.
 Worn tires can cause acci- dents. Replace tires that are
worn, show uneven wear, or
are damaged.
 Remember to check the pres- sure of your spare tire.
HYUNDAI recommends that
you check the spare every
time you check the pressure
of the other tires on your vehi-
cle.