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1. Engine coolant reservoir ...................7-23
2. Fuse box ...........................................7-54
3. Battery ..............................................7-35
4. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir ...............7-27
5. Air cleaner.........................................7-29
6. Engine oil dipstick .............................7-21
7. Engine oil filler cap ...........................7-21
8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir .....7-28
9. Radiator cap .....................................7-25
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■ ■Gamma 1.6 Turbo-GDI
The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
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Convenient features of your vehicle
Parking Brake & Brake
Fluid Warning  Light
This warning light illuminates:
 When you placethe ignition switch
to the ON position.
- The parking brake light illumi-
nates for about 3 seconds and
will then turn off once the parking
brake is released.
 Whenever the parking brake is
applied.
 Whenever the brake fluid level in
the reservoir is low.
- If the warning light illuminates
with the parking brake released, it
indicates the brake fluid level in
the reservoir is low.
If the brake fluid level in the reser-
voir is low:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
2. With the engine stopped, check the
brake fluid level immediately and
add fluid as required (For more
details, refer to "Brake Fluid" in
chapter 7). After adding brake
fluid, check all brake components
for fluid leaks. If a brake fluid leak is
found, or if the warning light
remains on, or if the brakes do not
operate properly, do not drive the
vehicle. Have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Dual-diagonal braking system
Your vehicle is equipped with dual-
diagonal braking systems. This
means you still have braking on two
wheels even if one of the dual sys-
tems should fail.
With only one of the dual systems
working, more than normal pedal
travel and greater pedal pressure is
required to stop the vehicle.Also, the vehicle will not stop in as
short a distance with only a portion
of the brake system working.
If the brakes fail while you are driv-
ing, shift to a lower gear for addition-
al engine braking and stop the vehi-
cle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid
Warning Light
Driving the vehicle with a warn-
ing light ON is dangerous. If the
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid
Warning Light illuminates with
the parking brake released, it
indicates that the brake fluid
level is low.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
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Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) Warning  Light
This warning light illuminates:
 When you place the ignition switch
to the ON position.
- The ABS warning light illuminates
for about 3 seconds and then
turns off.
 Whenever there is a malfunction
with the ABS.
Note that the hydraulic braking
system will still be operational even
if there is a malfunction with the
ABS.
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD)
System Warning  Light
These two warning lights illuminate
at the same time while driving:
 When the ABS and regular brake
system may not work normally.
In this case, have the vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Information - Electronic
Brake Force Distribution
(EBD) System Warning Light
When the ABS Warning Light is on or
both ABS and Parking Brake & Brake
Fluid Warning Lights are on, the
speedometer, odometer, or tripmeter
may not work. Also, the EPS Warning
Light may illuminate and the steering
effort may increase or decrease.
In this case, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as
soon as possible.i
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD) System
Warning Light
When both ABS and Parking
Brake & Brake Fluid Warning
Lights are on, the brake system
will not work normally and you
may experience an unexpected
and dangerous situation during
sudden braking.
In this case, avoid high speed
driving and abrupt braking.
WARNING
Have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer
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What to do in an emergency
Starter won't function
Engine turns over but
will not start
Engine misfires
Engine overheats
Engine stops while 
driving
Fuel consumption is
excessive
Brake pedal is spongy
Braking power is 
insufficient
Steering wheel is heavy
Steering wheel shakesSteering wheel pulls to
one side while drivingVehicle pulls to one side
while braking
Tire wear is abnormalCharge warning light\
comes on while drivingWipers, horn or lights
won't funciton
Battery discharge is
excessive
Engine overheating
Low fuel level
Fuel lines clogged
Fuel pump defective
Strainer clogged
Rich mixture
Water intrusion into fuel
Coolant leakage
High idle speed
Engine oil insufficient or defective
Battery fluid shortage
Battery discharged
Battery terminal poor contact
Starter or ignition switch malfunction
Ignition timing incorrect
Spark plugs deteriorated
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What to do in an emergency
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Starter won't function
Engine turns over but
will not start
Engine misfires
Engine overheats
Engine stops while 
driving
Fuel consumption is
excessive
Brake pedal is spongy
Braking power is 
insufficient
Steering wheel is heavy
Steering wheel shakesSteering wheel pulls to
one side while drivingVehicle pulls to one side
while braking
Tire wear is abnormalCharge warning light\
comes on while drivingWipers, horn or lights
won't funciton
Battery discharge is
excessive
Ignition circuit faulty
Ignition coil or condensor faulty
Distributor faulty
Alternator belt loose
Check fuses, bulbs or wiring
Brake dragging
Shift lever not positioned in "P" or "N" range
Frequent driving in lower gear
Air intrusion into brake lines
Brake fluid insufficient
Brake disc and pads wet
Brake pad wear
Wheel alignment incorrect
Wheel balance incorrect
Tire pressure incorrect (too low or high)
Tire size incorrectOO
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Maintenance
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Maintenance
Engine Compartment .............................................7-3
Maintenance Services ...........................................7-4
Owner's Responsibility .....................................................7-4
Owner Maintenance Precautions..................................7-4
Owner Maintenance ..............................................7-5
Owner Maintenance Schedule .......................................7-6
Scheduled Maintenance Services........................7-7
Normal Maintenance Schedule (Nu 2.0 MPI) .............7-8
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions 
(Nu 2.0 MPI)......................................................................7-11
Normal Maintenance Schedule 
(Gamma 1.6 Turbo-GDI).................................................7-13
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions 
(Gamma 1.6 Turbo-GDI).................................................7-16
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items..7-18
Engine Oil ..............................................................7-21
Checking the Engine Oil Level .....................................7-21
Checking the Engine Oil and Filter .............................7-22
Engine Coolant .....................................................7-23
Checking the Engine Coolant Level ............................7-23
Changing Engine Coolant ..............................................7-26
Brake/Clutch Fluid ...............................................7-27
Checking the brake/clutch Fluid Level ......................7-27
Washer Fluid .........................................................7-28
Checking the Washer Fluid Level................................7-28
Parking Brake .......................................................7-28
Checking the Parking Brake .........................................7-28
Air Cleaner ............................................................7-29
Filter Replacement ..........................................................7-29
Climate Control Air Filter ....................................7-30
Filter Inspection ...............................................................7-30
Wiper Blades.........................................................7-31
Blade Inspection ..............................................................7-31
Blade Replacement .........................................................7-31
Battery...................................................................7-34
For Best Battery Service ..............................................7-35
Battery Recharging ........................................................7-35
Reset Features.................................................................7-36
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Maintenance
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OJS078002/OJS078048L
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■Gamma 1.6 Turbo-GDI
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Fuse box 
3. Battery
4. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir
5. Air cleaner
6. Engine oil dipstick
7. Engine oil filler cap
8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
9. Radiator cap
The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
■ ■Nu 2.0 MPI 

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Maintenance
Owner Maintenance Schedule
When you stop for fuel:
• Check the engine oil level.
 Check the coolant level in the
engine coolant reservoir.
 Check the windshield washer fluid
level.
 Check the 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 posi-
tion.
 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 transmission
occurs, check the transmission
fluid level.
 Check the automatic transmission/
dual clutch transmission P (Park)
function. Check the parking brake.
 Check for fluid leaks under your
vehicle (water dripping from the air
conditioning 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 brake lights,
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