08
8-7
If your temperature gauge indicates
overheating, you experience a loss of
power, or hear loud pinging or knocking,
the engine may be overheating. If this
happens, you should:
1. Pull off the road and stop as soon as it
is safe to do so.
2. Place the shift button in P (Park) and set the parking brake
3. Make sure that there is no hot steam gushing out of the engine
compartment. When it is safe to do
so, open the engine compartment,
and check the water-pump connector.
When the water-pump connector is
disconnected, stop the engine, re-
connect the water-pump connector,
and then re-start the engine.
4. Set the temperature and the air flow to the maximum, and turn ON the air
conditioner.
WARNING
While the engine is running,
keep hands, clothing and tools
away from the moving parts
such as the cooling fan and
drive belt to prevent serious
injury. 5. When the Service warning light (
)
illuminates on the instrument cluster,
immediately stop the engine, and
we recommend that you contact an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer. When the
engine warning light (
) illuminates,
or when the coolant or hot steams
gush out of the engine compartment,
leave the engine compartment opened, while running the engine.
This is to ventilate the engine
compartment and to cool down the engine.
6. Check the coolant temperature gauge on the instrument cluster to
make sure the coolant temperature is
sufficiently cooled down. Check the
coolant level. When it is insufficient,
check its connection with the radiator,
the heater hose, and the water pump
for any leakage. When there is no
leakage, add the coolant. However,
if the problems persists, such as
the illumination of the warning
lights, leakages, or the cooling-fan
malfunction, which may overheat the
engine, immediately stop the engine,
and we recommend that the vehicle
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS
Maintenance
9-6
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 looseness 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 transmission occurs,
check the transmission fluid level.
[ Check the automatic 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 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.
At least twice a year: (for example,
every Spring and Autumn) [ Check radiator, heater and air
conditioning hoses for leaks or damage.
[ Check windshield washer spray and
wiper operation. Clean wiper blades
with a clean cloth dampened with
washer fluid.
[ Check headlamp alignment.
[ Check muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
[ Check the seat belts for wear and function.
At least once a year: [ Clean body and door drain holes.
[ Lubricate door hinges and hood hinges.
[ Lubricate door and hood locks and
latches.
[ Lubricate door rubber weather strips.
[ Check the air conditioning system.
[ Inspect and lubricate automatic
transmission linkage and controls.
[ Clean the battery and terminals.
[ Check the brake fluid level.
Maintenance
9-28
Battery Capacity Label
„Type A
OTM090063L
„Type B
OTM090064L
1. MF68L-DIN : The HYUNDAI model name of battery
2. 12V : The nominal voltage
3. 68Ah (20HR) : The nominal capacity (in Ampere hours)
4. RC 110min : The nominal capacity (in Ampere hours)
5. 600A : The cold-test current in amperes by SAE/EN
Battery Recharging
By battery charger
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,
calcium-based battery. [ If the battery becomes discharged
over a short time (because, for
example, the headlamps or interior
lights were left on while the vehicle
was not in use), recharge it by slow
charging (trickle) for 10 hours.
[ If the battery gradually discharges
because of high electrical load while
the vehicle is being used, recharge it
at 20-30A for two hours.
WARNING
Always follow these instructions when
recharging your vehicle’s battery to
avoid the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH from explosions or acid burns: [ Before performing maintenance or
recharging the battery, turn off all
accessories and stop the engine.
[ Keep all flames, sparks, or smoking
materials away from the battery.
[ Always work outdoors or in an area
with plenty of ventilation.
[ Wear eye protection when checking
the battery during charging.
[ The battery must be removed from
the vehicle and placed in a well
ventilated area.
[ Watch the battery during charging,
and stop or reduce the charging
rate if the battery cells begin boiling
violently.
