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Driving your vehicle
Moving up a steep grade from a stand-ing start
To move up a steep grade from a stand-
ing start, depress the brake pedal, shift
the shift lever to D (Drive). Select the
appropriate gear depending on load
weight and steepness of the grade, and
release the parking brake. Depress the
accelerator gradually while releasing the
service brakes.
WARNING
Always buckle-up! In a collision, an unbelted occupant is signifi-
cantly more likely to be seriously
injured or killed than a properlybelted occupant.
Avoid high speeds when corner- ing or turning.
Do not make quick steering wheel movements, such as sharp
lane changes or fast, sharp turns.
The risk of rollover is greatly increased if you lose control of
your vehicle at highway speeds.
Loss of control often occurs if two or more wheels drop off the
roadway and the driver over-
steers to reenter the roadway.
In the event your vehicle leaves the roadway, do not steer sharply.
Instead, slow down before pulling
back into the travel lanes.
Never exceed posted speed lim- its.WARNING
If your vehicle becomes stuck in
snow, mud, sand, etc., then you
may attempt to rock the vehicle free
by moving it forward and backward.
Do not attempt this procedure if
people or objects are anywhere
near the vehicle. During the rocking
operation the vehicle may suddenly
move forward of backward as it
becomes unstuck, causing injury
or damage to nearby people orobjects.
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Driving your vehicle
Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil
High speed travel consumes more fuel
than urban motoring. Do not forget to
check both engine coolant and engineoil.
Drive belt
A loose or damaged drive belt may result
in overheating of the engine.
WARNING
Underinflated or overinflated tires can cause poor handling,
loss of vehicle control, and sud-den tire failure leading to acci-
dents, injuries, and even death.
Always check tires for proper
inflation before driving. For prop-
er tire pressures, refer to “Tires
and wheels” in section 8.
Driving on tires with no or insuffi- cient tread is dangerous. Worn-out tires can result in loss of
vehicle control, collisions, injury,
and even death. Worn-out tiresshould be replaced as soon as
possible and should never be
used for driving. Always check
the tire tread before driving your
car. For further information and
tread limits, refer to “Tires and
wheels” in section 7.
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What to do in an emergency
IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS
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 it is 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
the hood, stop the engine. Do not openthe hood until the coolant has stopped
running or the steaming has 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 operating. 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 we recom-
mend that you call an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer. 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, we recom-
mend that you call an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
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 can
allow 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 we recommend that the systembe checked by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
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Maintenance
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-aheadposition.
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).
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.
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.
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Maintenance
30,000km (20,000 miles) or 24months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
(for Except China, India, Middle East)
❑ Inspect air conditioner refrigerant (if equipped)
❑ Inspect air conditioner compressor (if equipped)
❑ Inspect all electrical systems
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect bolt and nuts on chassis and body
❑ Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections
❑ Inspect brake/clutch fluid (if equipped)
❑ Inspect brake/clutch pedal (if equipped)
❑ Inspect cooling system
❑ Inspect drive belts * 1
❑ Inspect drive shaft and boots
❑ Inspect disc brakes and pads
❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter * 6
❑ Inspect fuel filter * 6
❑ Inspect parking brake
❑ Inspect power steering fluid and hoses
❑ Inspect propeller shaft
❑ Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots
❑ Inspect tire (pressure & tread wear)
❑ Inspect front suspension ball joints
❑ Inspect vacuum hose (for EGR & throttle body, if equipped)
❑ Replace air cleaner filter (for China, India, Middle East)
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CON.) - EXCEPT EUROPE, FOR RUSSIA
(Continued)
❑Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter * 2
- 2.0 engine : At first, replace at 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months after that, replace every 8,000 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months
- 3.8 engine
✓ For Middle East : Replace every 10,000 km
(6,250 miles) or 12 months * 3
✓ Except Middle East : Replace every 15,000 km
(10,000 miles) or 12 months
✓ For China : Replace every 5,000 km (3,100 miles) or
6 months
❑ Add fuel additives (Every 5,000km or 6months) * 4
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.
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Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CON.) - EXCEPT EUROPE, FOR RUSSIA
60,000km (40,000 miles) or 48months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
(for Except China, India, Middle East)
❑ Inspect air conditioner refrigerant (if equipped)
❑ Inspect air conditioner compressor (if equipped)
❑ Inspect all electrical systems
❑ Inspect automatic transmission fluid
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect bolt and nuts on chassis and body
❑ Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections
❑ Inspect brake/clutch fluid (if equipped)
❑ Inspect brake/clutch pedal (if equipped)
❑ Inspect cooling system
❑ Inspect drive belts* 1
❑ Inspect drive shaft and boots
❑ Inspect disc brakes and pads
❑ Inspect fuel lines, hoses and connections
❑ Inspect manual transmission fluid
❑ Inspect parking brake
❑ Inspect power steering fluid and hoses
❑ Inspect propeller shaft
❑ Inspect rear differential oil * 8
❑ Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots
❑ Inspect tire (pressure & tread wear)
(Continued)
(Continued)
❑Inspect front suspension ball joints
❑ Inspect vacuum hose (for EGR & throttle body, if equipped)
❑ Inspect vapor and fuel filler cap
❑ Replace air cleaner filter (for China, India, Middle East)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)
❑ Replace fuel tank air filter * 6
❑ Replace fuel filter * 6
❑ Replace engine oil and filter * 2
- 2.0 engine : At first, replace at 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months after that, replace every 8,000 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months
- 3.8 engine ✓ For Middle East : Replace every 10,000 km
(6,250 miles) or 12 months * 3
✓ Except Middle East : Replace every 15,000 km
(10,000 miles) or 12 months
✓ For China : Replace every 5,000 km (3,100 miles) or
6 months
❑ Add fuel additives (Every 5,000km or 6months) * 4
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.
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Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CON.) - EXCEPT EUROPE, FOR RUSSIA
90,000km (60,000 miles) or 72months
❑Inspect air conditioner refrigerant (if equipped)
❑ Inspect air conditioner compressor (if equipped)
❑ Inspect all electrical systems
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect bolt and nuts on chassis and body
❑ Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections
❑ Inspect brake/clutch fluid (if equipped)
❑ Inspect brake/clutch pedal (if equipped)
❑ Inspect cooling system
❑ Inspect drive belts * 1
❑ Inspect drive shaft and boots
❑ Inspect disc brakes and pads
❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter * 6
❑ Inspect fuel filter * 6
❑ Inspect parking brake
❑ Inspect power steering fluid and hoses
❑ Inspect propeller shaft
❑ Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots
❑ Inspect tire (pressure & tread wear)
❑ Inspect front suspension ball joints
❑ Inspect vacuum and crank ventilation hoses
❑ Inspect vacuum hose (for EGR & throttle body, if equipped)
❑ Inspect valve clearance (every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 48 months * 10
(Continued)
(Continued)
❑
Replace air cleaner filter (for all region)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter * 2
- 2.0 engine : At first, replace at 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months after that, replace every 8,000 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months
- 3.8 engine
✓ For Middle East : Replace every 10,000 km
(6,250 miles) or 12 months * 3
✓ Except Middle East : Replace every 15,000 km
(10,000 miles) or 12 months
✓ For China : Replace every 5,000 km (3,100 miles) or
6 months
❑ Add fuel additives (Every 5,000km or 6months) * 4
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.
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Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CON.) - EXCEPT EUROPE, FOR RUSSIA
120,000km (80,000 miles) or 96months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
(for Except China, India, Middle East)
❑ Inspect air conditioner refrigerant (if equipped)
❑ Inspect air conditioner compressor (if equipped)
❑ Inspect all electrical system
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect bolt and nuts on chassis and body
❑ Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections
❑ Inspect brake/clutch fluid (if equipped)
❑ Inspect brake/clutch pedal (if equipped)
❑ Inspect cooling system
❑ Inspect drive belts * 1
❑ Inspect disc brakes and pads
❑ Inspect fuel lines, hoses and connections
❑ Inspect manual transmission fluid
❑ Inspect parking brake
❑ Inspect power steering fluid and hoses
❑ Inspect propeller shaft
❑ Inspect rear differential oil * 8
❑ Inspect steering gear rack, linkage and boots
❑ Inspect tire (pressure & tread wear)
❑ Inspect front suspension ball joints
❑ Inspect vacuum hose (for EGR & throttle body, if equipped)
❑ Inspect vapor and fuel filler cap
(Continued)
(Continued)
❑Replace air cleaner filter (for China, India, Middle East)
❑ Replace fuel tank air filter * 6
❑ Replace fuel filter * 6
❑ Replace climate control air filter (if equipped)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter * 2
- 2.0 engine : At first, replace at 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months after that, replace every 8,000 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months
- 3.8 engine
✓ For Middle East : Replace every 10,000 km
(6,250 miles) or 12 months * 3
✓ Except Middle East : Replace every 15,000 km
(10,000 miles) or 12 months
✓ For China : Replace every 5,000 km (3,100 miles) or
6 months
❑ Add fuel additives (Every 5,000km or 6months) * 4
❑ Engine coolant * 7
(At first, replace at 210,000 km (120,000 miles) or
120 months after that, replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 24 months * 7)
❑ Spark plugs
Replace every 165,000 km (110,000 miles) or 120 months * 9
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.