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Emergency commodity ........................................6-23
Fire extinguisher .............................................................6-23
First aid kit  ......................................................................6-23
Tr i a n g l e   r e f l e c t o r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 2 3
Tire pressure gauge .......................................................6-23
Engine compartment .............................................7-3
Maintenance services ...........................................7-6
Owner's responsibility ......................................................7-6
Owner maintenance precautions ..................................7-6
Owner maintenance ...............................................7-7
Owner maintenance schedule ........................................7-8
Scheduled maintenance services ......................7-10
Normal maintenance schedule (for Europe) ............7-11
Maintenance under severe usage and 
low mileage conditions (for Europe) ..........................7-15
Normal maintenance schedule (except Europe) .....7-17
Maintenance under severe usage conditions 
(except Europe) ...............................................................7-21
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ..7-23
Engine oil ..............................................................7-27
Checking the engine oil level   ....................................7-27
Checking the engine oil and filter ..............................7-29
Engine coolant......................................................7-30
Checking the coolant level ...........................................7-30
Changing the coolant .....................................................7-32
Brake/Clutch fluid ..............................................7-33
Checking the brake/clutch fluid level ........................7-33
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Convenient features of your vehicle
Charging System
Warning  Light
This warning light illuminates:
•Once you set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.
- It  remains  on  until  the  engine  is
started.
•When there is a malfunction with
either  the  alternator  or  electrical
charging system.
If there is a malfunction with either
the alternator or electrical charging
system:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn  the  engine  off  and  check  the
alternator  drive  belt  for  looseness
or breakage.
If  the  belt  is  adjusted  properly,
there  may  be  a  problem  in  the
electrical charging system.
In  this  case,  we  recommend  that
you  have  the  vehicle  inspected  by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as
soon as possible.
Engine Oil Pressure
Warning  Light
This warning light illuminates:
•Once you set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.
- It  remains  on  until  the  engine  is
started.
•When the engine oil pressure is low.
If the engine oil pressure is low:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn  the  engine  off  and  check  the
engine  oil  level (For  more  details,
refer to “Engine Oil” in chapter 7).
If the level is low, add oil as required.
If  the  warning  light  remains  on
after adding oil or if oil is not avail-
able,  we  recommend  that  you
have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  an
authorized  HYUNDAI  dealer  as
soon as possible.  

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Convenient features of your vehicle
3
- Engine Oil Pressure
Warning  Light
•If the engine does not stop
immediately after the Engine Oil
Pressure Warning Light is illumi-
nated, severe  damage  could
result.
•If the warning light stays on
while  the  engine  is  running, it
indicates that there may be seri-
ous  engine  damage  or  malfunc-
tion. In this case,
1. Stop  the  vehicle  as  soon  as  it
is safe to do so.
2. Turn off the engine and check
the  oil  level. If  the  oil  level  is
low, fill  the  engine  oil  to  the
proper level.
3. Start  the  engine  again. If  the
warning light stays on after the
engine  is  started, turn  the
engine  off  immediately. In  this
case, we  recommend  that  you
have  the  vehicle  inspected  by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Low Fuel Level
Warning  Light
This warning light illuminates:
When the fuel tank is nearly empty.
If the fuel tank is nearly empty:
Add fuel as soon as possible.
- Low Fuel Level
Driving  with  the  Low  Fuel  Level
warning  light  on  or  with  the  fuel
level below “0 or E” can cause the
engine  to  misfire  and  damage  the
catalytic converter (if equipped).
Overspeed Warning
Light (if equipped)
This warning light blinks:
•When you drive the vehicle more
than 120 km/h.
- This is to prevent you from driving
your vehicle with overspeed.
- The  overspeed  warning  chime
also  sound  for  approximately  5
seconds.
Master Warning Light
This indicator light illuminates:
•When there is a malfunction on the
Blind Spot Detection (BSD), and so
on.
To   i d e n t i f y   t h e   d e t a i l s   o f   t h e   w a r n -
ing, look at the LCD display.
NOTICE
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Convenient features of your vehicle
3
Checking the amount of air
conditioner refrigerant and
compressor lubricant
When  the  amount  of  refrigerant  is
low,  the  performance  of  the  air  con-
ditioning  is  reduced. Overfilling  also
has a bad influence on the air condi-
tioning system.
Therefore,  if  abnormal  operation  is
found,  we  recommend  that  the  sys-
tem  be  inspected  by  an  authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Vehicles  equipped  with  R-134a
Because  the  refriger-
ant  is  at  very  high
pressure, the  air  con-
ditioning  system
should  only  be  serv-
iced  by  trained  and  certified
technicians. It  is  important  that
the  correct  type  and  amount  of
oil and refrigerant is used.
Otherwise, it  may  cause  damage
to the vehicle and personal injury.
WARNING  

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Convenient features of your vehicle
3
System maintenance
Climate control air filter 
The  climate  control  air  filter  installed
behind  the  glove  box  filters  the  dust
or other pollutants that come into the
vehicle  from  the  outside  through  the
heating  and  air  conditioning  system.
If dust or other pollutants accumulate
in the filter over a period of time, the
air  flow  from  the  air  vents  may
decrease, resulting in moisture accu-
mulation  on  the  inside  of  the  wind-
shield even when the outside (fresh)
air  position  is  selected. If  this  hap-
pens,  we  recommend  that  the  cli-
mate  control  air  filter  be  replaced  by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Information 
• Replace  the  filter according  to  the
Maintenance Schedule.
If  the  car is  being  driven  in  severe
conditions  such  as  dusty,  rough
roads,  more  frequent  climate  con-
trol  air filter inspections  and
changes are required.
• When  the  air flow  rate  suddenly
decreases,  we  recommend  that  the
system be checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Checking the amount of air
conditioner refrigerant and
compressor lubricant
When  the  amount  of  refrigerant  is
low,  the  performance  of  the  air  con-
ditioning  is  reduced. Overfilling  also
has a bad influence on the air condi-
tioning system.
Therefore,  if  abnormal  operation  is
found,  we  recommend  that  the  sys-
tem  be  inspected  by  an  authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
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Outside air
Recirculatedair
Climate controlair filter
Blower
Evaporatorcore
Heater core
Vehicles  equipped  with  R-134a
Because  the  refriger-
ant  is  at  very  high
pressure, the  air  con-
ditioning  system
should  only  be  serv-
iced  by  trained  and  certified
technicians. It  is  important  that
the  correct  type  and  amount  of
oil and refrigerant is used.
Otherwise, it  may  cause  damage
to the vehicle and personal injury.
WARNING  

7
Maintenance
7
Maintenance
Engine compartment .............................................7-3
Maintenance services ...........................................7-6
Owner's responsibility ......................................................7-6
Owner maintenance precautions ..................................7-6
Owner maintenance ...............................................7-7
Owner maintenance schedule ........................................7-8
Scheduled maintenance services ......................7-10
Normal maintenance schedule (for Europe) ............7-11
Maintenance under severe usage and 
low mileage conditions (for Europe) ..........................7-15
Normal maintenance schedule (except Europe) .....7-17
Maintenance under severe usage conditions 
(except Europe) ...............................................................7-21
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ..7-23
Engine oil ..............................................................7-27
Checking the engine oil level   ....................................7-27
Checking the engine oil and filter ..............................7-29
Engine coolant......................................................7-30
Checking the coolant level ...........................................7-30
Changing the coolant .....................................................7-32
Brake/Clutch fluid ..............................................7-33
Checking the brake/clutch fluid level ........................7-33
Washer  fluid .........................................................7-35
Checking the washer fluid level   ...............................7-35
Parking brake .......................................................7-36
Checking the parking brake .........................................7-36
Air cleaner ............................................................7-37
Filter replacement ...........................................................7-37
Climate control air filter .....................................7-39
Filter inspection ...............................................................7-39
Filter replacement ...........................................................7-39
Wiper blades .........................................................7-40
Blade inspection ..............................................................7-40
Blade replacement ..........................................................7-40
Battery...................................................................7-42
For best battery service................................................7-42
Battery capacity label ...................................................7-44
Battery recharging   .......................................................7-44
Reset items .......................................................................7-45
Tires and wheels ..................................................7-46
Tire care ............................................................................7-46
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures.............7-46
Checking tire inflation pressure ..................................7-48
Tire rotation  ....................................................................7-49
Wheel alignment and tire balance ..............................7-50
Tire replacement .............................................................7-50
Wheel replacement  ........................................................7-52
Tire traction ......................................................................7-52
Tire maintenance  ...........................................................7-52
7  

7-8
Maintenance
Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop for fuel:
•Check the engine oil level.
•Check coolant level in the engine
coolant reservoir.
•Check the windshield washer fluid
level.
•Check for low or under-inflated
tires.
While operating your vehicle:
•Note any changes in the sound of
the  exhaust  or  any  smell  of  exhaust
fumes in the vehicle.
•Check for vibrations in the steering
wheel. Notice  if  there  is  any
increased  steering  effort  or  loose-
ness  in  the  steering  wheel,  or
change in its straight-ahead position.
•Notice if your vehicle constantly
turns  slightly  or  “pulls” to  one  side
when  traveling  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
operation  of  your  transaxle  occurs,
check the transaxle fluid level.
•Check the automatic transaxle 
P (Park) function.
•Check the parking brake.
•Check for fluid leaks under your vehi-
cle  (water  dripping  from  the  air  con-
ditioning  system  during  or  after  use
is normal).
At least monthly:
•Check coolant level in the engine
coolant reservoir.
•Check the operation of all exterior
lights,  including  the  stoplights,  turn
signals and hazard warning flashers.
•Check the inflation pressures of all
tires  including  the  spare  for  tires
that  are  worn,  show  uneven  wear,
or are damaged.
•Check for loose wheel lug nuts.
Be  careful  when  checking  your
engine  coolant  level  when  the
engine is hot. This may result in
coolant  being  blown  out  of  the
opening  and  cause  serious
burns and other injuries.
WARNING  

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Maintenance
Waxing
Wax  the  vehicle  when  water  will  no
longer bead on the paint.
Always  wash  and  dry  the  vehicle
before  waxing. Use  a  good  quality
liquid  or  paste  wax,  and  follow  the
manufacturer’s  instructions. Wax  all
metal  trim  to  protect  it  and  to  main-
tain  its  luster. Removing  oil,  tar,  and
similar materials with a spot remover
will usually strip the wax from the fin-
ish. Be  sure  to  re-wax  these  areas
even  if  the  rest  of  the  vehicle  does
not yet need waxing.
Wet  brakes
After  washing  the  vehicle, test
the  brakes  while  driving  slowly
to see if they have been affected
by water. If braking performance
is  impaired, dry  the  brakes  by
applying  them  lightly  while
maintaining  a  slow  forward
speed.
WARNING  
•Water  washing  in  the  engine
compartment  including  high
pressure  water  washing  may
cause  the  failure  of  electrical
circuits  located  in  the  engine
compartment.
•Never allow water or other liq-
uids  to  come  in  contact  with
electrical/electronic  compo-
nents  inside  the  vehicle  as
this may damage them.
CAUTION
•Wiping  dust  or  dirt  off  the
body  with  a  dry  cloth  will
scratch the finish.
•Do  not  use  steel  wool, abra-
sive  cleaners, or  strong  deter-
gents  containing  highly  alka-
line  or  caustic  agents  on
chrome-plated  or  anodized
aluminum  parts. This  may
result in damage to the protec-
tive  coating  and  cause  discol-
oration or paint deterioration.
CAUTION
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