
While Driving
6-20
BRAKING SYSTEM
Power Brakes
Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes
that adjust automatically through normal
usage.
If the engine is not running or is turned
off while driving, the power assist for
the brakes will not work. You can still
stop your vehicle by applying greater
force to the brake pedal than typical.
The stopping distance, however, will be
longer than with power brakes.
When the engine is not running, the
reserve brake power is partially depleted
each time the brake pedal is applied.
Do not pump the brake pedal when the
power assist has been interrupted.
Only pump the brakes on slippery
surfaces if the power assist has been
interrupted to maintain steering control.
Do not pump the brakes on slippery
surfaces if the brakes are operating
normally.
WARNING
Take the following precautions:
• Do not drive with your foot resting
on the brake pedal. This will create
abnormal high brake temperatures,
excessive brake lining and pad wear,
and increased stopping distances.
• When descending down a long or
steep hill, move the gear shift lever
to Manual Shift Mode and manually
downshift to a lower gear in order
to control your speed without using
the brake pedal excessively. Applying
the brakes continuously will cause
the brakes to overheat and could
result in a temporary loss of braking
performance.
• Wet brakes may impair the vehicle's
ability to safely slow down; the
vehicle may also pull to one side
when the brakes are applied.
Applying the brakes lightly will
indicate whether they have been
affected in this way. Always test your
brakes in this fashion after driving
through deep water. To dry the
brakes, lightly tap the brake pedal to
heat up the brakes while maintaining
a safe forward speed until brake
performance returns to normal.
Avoid driving at high speeds until the
brakes function correctly.
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator
When your brake pads are worn and new
pads are required, you will hear a high
pitched warning sound from your front
or rear brakes. You may hear this sound
come and go or it may occur whenever
you depress the brake pedal.
Note that some driving conditions or
climates may cause a brake squeal
when you first apply (or lightly apply)
the brakes. This is normal and does not
indicate a problem with your brakes.
NOTICE
To avoid costly brake repairs, do not
continue to drive with worn brake pads.
Information
Always replace brake pads as complete
front or rear axle sets.
Rear drum brakes (if equipped)
Your rear drum brakes do not have wear
indicators. Therefore, have the rear brake
linings inspected if you hear a rear brake
rubbing noise. Also have your rear brakes
inspected each time you change or
rotate your tires and when you have the
front brakes replaced.

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8-9
Normal Maintenance Schedule (CONT)
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM Months
1224 3648 60 7284 96108 120 132144 156168 180
Miles×1,000 7. 51522.5 3037.5 4552.5 6067.5 7582.5 9097.5 105112.5
Km×1,000 1224 3648 60 7284 96108 120 132144 156168 180
Brake lines, hoses and connections I
I IIIIIII IIIII I
Disc brakes and pads I
I IIIIIII IIIII I
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots/
lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball joint I
I IIIIIII IIIII I
Driveshaft and boots I
III I II
Suspension mounting bolts I
I IIIIIII IIIII I
Air conditioner refrigerant I
I IIII
III IIIII I
Air conditioner compressor I
I IIIIIII IIIII I
Exhaust pipe and muffler I
I IIIIIII IIIII I
Intelligent variable transmission fluid (If equipped) No check, No service required
Manual transmission fluid (If equipped) I
I I
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.

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8-11
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions (Nu 2.0 MPI)
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under
severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance
intervals.
I: Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCE
OPERATION MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS DRIVING
CONDITION
Engine oil and filter REvery 3,750 miles or
6 months A, B, C, D, E,
F, G, H, I, J, K
Air cleaner filter RMore frequently C, E
Spark plugs RMore frequently A, B, H, I, K
Intelligent variable transmission
fluid (If equipped) R
Every 60,000 miles A, C, D, E, F,
G, H, I, J
Manual transmission fluid REvery 80,000 miles C, D, F, G, H,
I, J
Front brake disc/pads, calipers IMore frequently C, D, G, H
Rear brake shoes or disc/pads IMore frequently C, D, G, F
Parking brake IMore frequently C, D, G, H
Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/lower arm ball joint, upper
arm ball joint I
More frequently C, D, E, F, G,
H, I
Drive shafts and boots IMore frequently C, D, E, F, G,
H, I, J
Climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit) R
More frequently C, E
Severe Driving Conditions
A. Repeatedly driving short distances
of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal
temperature or less than 10 miles (16
km) in freezing temperature
B. Extensive engine idling or low speed
driving for long distances
C. Driving on rough, dusty, muddy,
unpaved, graveled or saltspread roads
D. Driving in areas using salt or other
corrosive materials or in very cold
weather
E. Driving in sandy areas
F. Driving in heavy traffic area over 90°F
(32°C)
G. Driving on uphill, downhill, or
mountain road
H. Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or
roof rack
I. Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other
commercial use or vehicle towing
J. Driving over 106 mph (170 km/h)
K. Frequently driving in stop-and-go
conditions

Maintenance
8-14
Brake/Clutch Fluid
Check the brake fluid level in the brake
fluid reservoir. The level should be
between the MIN and the MAX marks
on the side of the reservoir. Use only
hydraulic brake fluid conforming to DOT
4 specification.
Parking Brake
Inspect the parking brake system
including the parking brake pedal and
cables.
Brake Discs, Pads, Calipers and
Rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear, discs
for run out and wear, and calipers for
fluid leakage.
Exhaust Pipe and Muffler
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes,
muffler and hangers for cracks,
deterioration, or damage. Start
the engine and listen carefully for
any exhaust gas leakage. Tighten
connections or replace parts as
necessary.
Suspension Mounting Bolts
Check the suspension connections for
looseness or damage. Retighten to the
specified torque.
Steering Gear Box, Linkage &
Boots/Lower Arm Ball Joint
With the vehicle stopped and the engine
off, check for excessive freeplay in the
steering wheel. Check the linkage for
bends or damage. Check the dust boots
and ball joints for deterioration, cracks,
or damage.
Replace any damaged parts.
Drive Shafts and Boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and clamps
for cracks, deterioration, or damage.
Replace any damaged parts and, if
necessary, repack the grease.
Air Conditioning Refrigerant
Check the air conditioning lines and
connections for leakage and damage.

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8-29
Tire Rotation
To equalize tread wear, HYUNDAI
recommends that the tires be rotated
according to the maintenance schedule
or sooner if irregular wear develops.
During rotation, check the tires for
correct balance.
When rotating tires, check for uneven
wear and damage. Abnormal wear is
usually caused by incorrect tire pressure,
improper wheel alignment, out-of-
balance wheels, severe braking or severe
cornering. Look for bumps or bulges in
the tread or side of the tire. Replace the
tire if you find any of these conditions.
Replace the tire if fabric or cord is visible.
After rotation, be sure to bring the front
and rear tire pressures to specification
and check lug nut tightness (proper
torque is 79~94 lbf·ft [11~13 kgf·m]).
Without a spare tire
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Disc brake pads should be inspected for
wear whenever tires are rotated.
Information
Tires that are asymmetrical or directional
can only be installed on the wheel in
one direction. The outside and inside
of an asymmetrical tire is not easily
distinguishable. Pay careful attention to
the markings on the sidewalls of the tires,
noting the “outside” marking and also the
rotating direction before installing them
on the vehicle.
WARNING
• Do not use the compact spare tire for
tire rotation.
• Do not mix bias ply and radial ply
tires under any circumstances.
This may cause unusual handling
characteristics that may cause loss
of vehicle control resulting in an
accident.
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned
and balanced carefully at the factory to
give you the longest tire life and best
overall performance.
In most cases, you will not need to have
your wheels aligned again. However,
if you notice unusual tire wear or your
vehicle pulling one way or the other, the
alignment may need to be reset.
If you notice your vehicle vibrating when
driving on a smooth road, your wheels
may need to be rebalanced.
NOTICE
Improper wheel weights can damage
your vehicle’s aluminum wheels. Use
only approved wheel weights.