
6-5
What to do in an emergency
6
To prevent damage to your vehicle:
Only use a 12-volt power supply(battery or jumper system) to
jump start your vehicle.
Do not attempt to jump start your vehicle by push-starting.
Jump starting procedure
1. Position the vehicles close enough that the jumper cables will reach,
but do not allow the vehicles to
touch.
2. Avoid fans or any moving parts in the engine compartment at all
times, even when the vehicles are
turned off.
3. Turn off all electrical devices such as radios, lights, air conditioning,
etc. Put the vehicles in P (Park)
and set the parking brakes. Turn
both vehicles OFF. 4. Connect the jumper cables in the
exact sequence shown in the illus-
tration. First connect one jumper
cable to the red, positive (+)
jumper terminal of your vehicle (1).
5. Connect the other end of the jumper cable to the red, positive
(+) battery/jumper terminal of the
assisting vehicle (2).
6. Connect the second jumper cable to the black, negative (-)
battery/jumper terminal of the
assisting vehicle (3).
7. Connect the other end of the sec- ond jumper cable to the black,
negative (-) chassis ground of your
vehicle (4).
NOTICE
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While jump starting your vehi-
cle, avoid the positive (+) and
negative (-) cables to come in
contact. A spark could cause
personal injury.
WARNING
Before jump starting, make sure
to correctly identify the positive
(+) and negative (-) terminals to
avoid reverse polarity connec-
tions.
CAUTION

6-6
What to do in an emergencyDo not allow the jumper cables tocontact anything except the cor-
rect battery or jumper terminals or
the correct ground. Do not lean
over the battery when making con-
nections.
8. Start the engine of the assisting vehicle and let it run at approxi-
mately 2,000 RPM for a few min-
utes. Then start your vehicle.
9. Operate your vehicle for at least 30 minutes of driving or at least 60
minutes of engine running at idle
before shutting off the engine.
Without sufficient time to charge
the battery, another no-start will
occur. You can also visit your near-
est dealer to request the battery
be charged and tested. If your vehicle will not start after a
few attempts, it probably requires
servicing. In this event please seek
qualified assistance. If the cause of
your battery discharging is not
apparent, have your vehicle checked
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Disconnect the jumper cables in the
exact reverse order you connected
them:
1. Disconnect the jumper cable from
the black, negative (-) chassis
ground of your vehicle (4).
2. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the black, neg-
ative (-) battery/chassis ground of
the assisting vehicle (3).
3. Disconnect the second jumper cable from the red, positive (+)
battery/jumper terminal of the
assisting vehicle (2).
4. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the red, posi-
tive (+) jumper terminal of your
vehicle (1). If your temperature gage indicates
overheating, you experience a loss
of power, or hear loud pinging or
knocking, the engine may be over-
heating. If this happens, you should:
1. Pull off the road and stop as soon
as it is safe to do so.
2. Put the vehicle in P (Park) and set the parking brake. If the air condi-
tioning is ON, turn it OFF.
3. If engine coolant is running out under the vehicle or steam is com-
ing out from the hood, stop the
engine. Do not open the 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.
I IF F T T H H E E E E N N G GI IN N E E O O V VE ER R H H E EA A T TS S
Do not connect the jumper
cable to the negative (-) jumper
terminal of the discharged bat-
tery. A spark could cause the
battery to explode and lead to a
personal injury or vehicle dam-
age.
WARNING

7
Maintenance
7
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 (3.8 GDI) ....................7-8
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions
(3.8 GDI) ........................................................................\
.....7-11
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items .7-13
Engine oil ..............................................................7-16
Checking the Engine Oil Level .....................................7-16
Checking the Engine Oil and Filter .............................7-17
Engine coolant......................................................7-18
Checking the Engine Coolant Level ............................7-18
Changing Engine Coolant ..............................................7-20
Brake fluid ............................................................7-21
Checking the Brake Fluid Level ...................................7-21
Washer fluid .........................................................7-22
Checking the Washer Fluid Level................................7-22
Air cleaner ............................................................7-22
Filter Replacement ..........................................................7-22
Climate control air filter .....................................7-24
Filter Inspection ...............................................................7-24
Wiper blades .........................................................7-26
Blade Inspection ..............................................................7-26
Blade Replacement .........................................................7-26
Battery...................................................................7-29
For Best Battery Service ..............................................7-30
Battery Recharging ........................................................7-31
Reset Features.................................................................7-32
Tires and wheels ..................................................7-33
Tire Care ........................................................................\
....7-33
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures ...........7-34
Check Tire Inflation Pressure ......................................7-35
Tire Rotation...................................................................\
..7-35
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ............................7-36
Tire Replacement ...........................................................7-37
Wheel Replacement ........................................................7-38
Tire Traction .....................................................................7-3\
8
Tire Maintenance ............................................................7-39
Tire Sidewall Labeling ....................................................7-39
Tire Terminology and Definitions................................7-43
All Season Tires ...............................................................7-46
Snow Tires ........................................................................\
7-46
Radial-Ply Tires ...............................................................7-46
7

E EN N G GI IN N E E C C O O M M P PA A R RT TM M E EN N T T
OLX2078002L
■ ■3.8 GDI
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Radiator cap
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Air cleaner
5. Engine oil filler cap
6. Engine oil dipstick
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
8. Fuse box
9. Battery terminal [+]
10. Battery terminal [-]
The actual engine compartment in the
vehicle may differ from the illustration.
The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
Maintenance
7
7-3

O OW W N NE ER R M M A AI IN N T TE EN N A AN N C CE E
The following lists are vehicle checks
and inspections that should be per-
formed by the owner or an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer at the frequen-
cies indicated to help ensure safe,
dependable operation of your vehi-
cle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your deal-
er as soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance vehicle
checks are generally not covered by
warranties and you may be charged
for labor, parts and lubricants used.
Performing maintenance work
on a vehicle can be dangerous.
If you lack sufficient knowledge
and experience or the proper
tools and equipment to do the
work, have it done by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer.
ALWAYS follow these precau-
tions for performing mainte-
nance work:
•
Park your vehicle on level
ground, move the shift button
into the P (Park) position,
place the ignition switch in
the OFF position.WARNING Block the tires (front and
back) to prevent the vehicle
from moving.
Remove loose clothing or jew-
elry that can become entan-
gled in moving parts.
If you must run the engine
during maintenance, do so
out doors or in an area with
plenty of ventilation.
Keep flames, sparks, or smok-
ing materials away from the
battery and fuel-related parts.
Maintenance
7
7-5

At least once a year:
Clean body and door drain holes.
Lubricate door hinges and hoodhinges.
Lubricate door and hood locks and latches.
Lubricate door rubber weather strips.
Lubricate door checker.
Check the air conditioning system.
Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission linkage and controls.
Clean the battery and terminals.
Check the brake fluid level. Follow Normal Maintenance
Schedule if the vehicle is usually
operated where none of the following
conditions apply. If any of the follow-
ing conditions apply, you must follow
the Maintenance Under Severe
Usage Conditions.
Repeatedly driving short distances
of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal
temperature or less than 10 miles
(16 km) in freezing temperature
Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread
roads
Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold
weather
Driving in heavy dust conditions
Driving in heavy traffic area
Driving on uphill, downhill, or moun- tain road repeatedly
Using for towing or camping, and driving with loads on the roof
Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle towing
Frequently driving under high speed or rapid acceleration/deceleration Frequently driving in stop-and-go
conditions
Engine oil usage which is not rec- ommended (Mineral type, Semi-
synthetic, Lower grade spec, etc.)
Driving more than 10 years or 100,000 miles
For additional information or assis-
tance see your authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
After 10 years or 100,000 miles, we
recommend to use severe mainte-
nance schedule.
Information
As it is normal for engine oil to be
consumed during driving, the
engine oil level should be checked on
regular basis.
The engine oil change interval for
normal operating conditions is based
on the use of the recommended
engine specification. If the recom-
mended engine oil specification is not
used, then replace the engine oil
according to the maintenance sched-
ule under severe operating condi-
tions.
i
NOTICE
S SC C H H E ED D U U L LE E D D M M A AI IN N T TE EN N A AN N C CE E S S E E R R V V I IC C E E S S
Maintenance
7
7-7

Maintenance
7
7-9
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496108120132144156
Miles×1,0007.51522.53037.54552.56067.57582.59097.5
Km×1,0001224364860728496108120132144156
Climate control air filter (if equipped)RRRRRRRRRRRRR
Vacuum hoseIIIIIIIIIIIII
Engine coolantAt first, replace at 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years :
after that, replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months
Battery conditionIIIIIIIIIIIII
Brake lines, hoses and connectionsIIIIIIIIIIIII
Disc brakes and padsIIIIIIIIIIIII
Steering gear rack, linkage and bootsIIIIIIIIIIIII
Driveshaft and bootsIIIIII
Suspension mounting boltsIIIIIIIIIIIII
Air conditioner refrigerantIIIIIIIIIIIII
Air conditioner compressorIIIIIIIIIIIII
Propeller shaft (AWD)IIIIII
Exhaust pipe and mufflerIIIIIIIIIIIII
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
Normal Maintenance Schedule (3.8 GDI) (CONT.)

7-20
Maintenance
Changing Engine Coolant
Have coolant changed by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer according to
the Maintenance Schedule at the
beginning of this chapter.To prevent damage to engine
parts, put a thick towel around the
radiator cap before refilling the
coolant to prevent the coolant
from overflowing into engine
parts, such as the alternator.
NOTICE
Do not use engine coolant or
antifreeze in the washer fluid
reservoir.
Engine coolant can severely
obscure visibility when sprayed
on the windshield and may
cause loss of vehicle control
resulting in an accident.
Engine coolant may also cause
damage to paint and body trim.
WARNING
The electric motor for
the cooling fan may
continue to operate
or start up when the
engine is not running
and can cause serious injury.
Keep hands, clothing and tools
away from the rotating fan
blades of the cooling fan.
Always turn off the engine
unless the vehicle has to be
inspected with the engine on.
Be cautious as the cooling fan
may operate if the negative (-)
battery terminal is not discon-
nected.
WARNING
Step back while the pressure is
released from the cooling sys-
tem. When you are sure all the
pressure has been released,
press down on the cap, using a
thick towel, and continue turn-
ing counterclockwise to remove
it.