Hyundai Getz Owner manual

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI 2- 19

C170A01A-AAT C180A01A-AAT C190B01S-AAT

HIGHER SPEED MOTORING USE OF LIGHTS Trailer Hitches
Pre-Trip Inspections
Check your lights regularly for correct Select the proper hitch and ball combi-
1. Tires: operation and always keep them clean. nation, making sure that it's location is
Adjust the tire inflation pressures to When driving during the day in condi- compatible with that of the trailer or
specification. Low tire inflation pres- tions of poor visibility, it is helpful to vehicle being towed.
sures will result in overheating and drive with headlights on low beam. Use a quality non-equalizing hitch which
possible failure of the tires. This enables you to be seen as well as distributes the tongue load uniformly
Avoid using worn or damaged tires to see. throughout the chassis.
which may result in reduced traction or
tire failure. C190A02A-GAT The hitch should be bolted securely to
the car and installed by a qualified
NOTE: TRAILER OR VEHICLE TOWING technician. DO NOT USE A HITCH
Never exceed the maximum tire in- DESIGNED FOR TEMPORARY IN-
flation pressure shown on the tires. If you are considering towing with your STALLATION AND NEVER USE ONE
car, you should first check with your THAT ATTACHES ONLY TO THE
2. Fuel, engine coolant and en- Province Department of Motor Vehicles BUMPER.
gine oil: to determine their legal requirements.
High speed travel consumes 1.5 times Since laws vary from province to prov-
more fuel than urban motoring. Do not ince, the requirements for towing trail-
forget to check both engine coolant ers, cars, other types of vehicles, or
and engine oil. apparatus may differ. Ask your Hyundai
dealer for further details before towing.
3. Drive belt:
A loose or damaged drive belt may ! CAUTION
result in overheating of the engine.
Do not do any towing with your car
during its first 2,000 km (1,200 miles)
in order to allow the engine to prop-
erly break in. Failure to heed this
caution may result in serious en-
gine or transaxle damage.

2- 20 DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI

C190C03S-GAT idle until it cools down. You may C190E02TB-GAT
proceed once the engine has
Trailer Brakes cooled sufficiently. Trailer Weight Limit

If your trailer is equipped with a braking C190D01A-GAT Tongue load Total trailer weight
system, make sure it conforms to fed-
eral and/or local regulations and that it Safety Chains C190E01L
is properly installed and operating cor-
rectly. Should the hitch connection between Tongue loads can be increased or de-
your car and the trailer or vehicle you creased by redistributing the load in the
NOTE: are towing fail, the trailer or vehicle trailer. This can be verified by checking
If you tow a trailer or vehicle, your could wander dangerously across other the total weight of the loaded trailer and
car will require more frequent main- lanes of traffic and ultimately collide then checking the load on the tongue.
tenance due to the additional load. with another vehicle. To eliminate this
See "Maintenance Under Severe potentially dangerous situation, safety NOTE:
Usage Conditions" on page 5-5. chains, attached between your car and 1. Never load the trailer with more
the trailer or towed vehicle, are re-
! CAUTION: quired in most provinces. weight in the back than in the
front. About 60% of the trailer
o Never connect a trailer brake sys- load should be in the front half
tem directly to the vehicle brake on the trailer and the remaining
system. 40% in the rear.

o When towing a trailer on steep
grades (in excess of 12%) pay
close attention to the engine cool-
ant temperature gauge to ensure
the engine does not overheat. If
the needle of the coolant tem-
perature gauge moves across the
dial towards "H" (HOT), pull over
and stop as soon as it is safe to
do so, and allow the engine to

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI 2- 21

2. The total gross vehicle weight with ! CAUTION:
trailer must not exceed the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) The following specifications are rec-
shown on the vehicle identifica- ommended when towing a trailer.
tion plate (see page 8-2). The total The loaded trailer weigh cannot safely
gross vehicle weight is the com- exceed the values in the following
bined weight of the vehicle, driver, chart.
all passengers and their luggage,
cargo, hitch, trailer tongue load Gross Axle Weight Gross Vehicle kg. (Lbs)
and other optional equipment. Weight
Maximum Towable
3. The front or rear axle weight must C190E02L Weight
not exceed the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) shown on the 5. The maximum permissible over- Type Trailer Tongue
vehicle identification plate (see hang of the coupling point
page 8-2). It is possible that your : 690 mm 1.1L 700 (1,543)
towing package does not exceed
the GVWR but exceeds the With 1.4L MANUAL 1000 (2,204)
GAWR. Improper trailer loading
and/or too much luggage in the Brake 1.6L TRANSAXLE 1,100 (2,425) 44
trunk can overload the rear axle.
Redistribute the load and check Coupling point Type Diesel 1,100 (2,425) (97)
the axle weight again.
1.4L AUTO 900(1,984)
4. The maximum permissible static
vertical load on the coupling de- 1.6L TRANSAXLE 1,100 (2,425)
vice ; 44kg
Without Brake Type 450(992)

HTB312

2- 22 DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI

! WARNING: 6. Check the condition and air pres- 10. During your trip, check occasion-
sure of all tires on the trailer and ally to be sure that the load is
Improperly loading your car and your car. Low tire pressure can secure, and that the lights and
trailer can serious affect its steering seriously affect the handling. Also any trailer brakes are still working.
and braking performance causing a check the spare tire.
crash in which could cause serious 11. Avoid jerky starts, sudden accel-
injury or death. 7. The vehicle/trailer combination is eration or sudden stops.
more affected by crosswind and
C190F02A-GAT buffeting. 12. Avoid sharp turns and rapid lane
When being passed by a large changes.
Trailer or Vehicle Towing Tips vehicle, keep a constant speed
and steer straight ahead. If there is 13. Avoid holding the brake pedal down
1. Before towing, check hitch and too much wind buffeting slow down too long or too frequently. This
safety chain connections as well to get out of the other vehicle's air could cause the brakes to over-
as proper operation of the trailer turbulence. heat, resulting in reduced braking
running lights, brake lights, and efficiency.
turn signals. 8. When parking your car and trailer,
especially on a hill, be sure to fol- 14. When going down a hill, shift into a
2. Always drive your vehicle at a mod- low all the normal precautions. Turn lower gear and use the engine brak-
erate speed (Less than 100 km/h). your front wheel into the curb, set ing effect.
the parking brake firmly, and put When ascending a long grade,
3. Trailer towing requires more fuel the transaxle in 1st or Reverse downshift the transaxle to a lower
than normal conditions. (manual) or Park (automatic). In gear and reduce speed to reduce
addition, place wheel chocks at chances of engine overloading and/
4. To maintain engine braking effi- each of the trailer's tires. or overheating.
ciency and electrical charging per-
formance, do not use fifth gear 9. If the trailer has electric brakes, 15. If you have to stop while going
(manual transaxle) or overdrive (au- start your vehicle and trailer mov- uphill, do not hold the vehicle in
tomatic transaxle). ing, and then apply the trailer brake place by pressing on the accelera-
controller by hand to be sure the tor. This can cause the automatic
5. Always secure items in the trailer brakes are working. This lets you transaxle to overheat. Use the park-
to prevent load shift while driving. check your electrical connection at ing brake or footbrake.
the same time.

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI 2- 23

NOTE:
When towing check transaxle fluid
more frequently.

! CAUTION:

If overheating should occur when
towing, (temperature gauge reads
near red zone), taking the following
action may reduce or eliminate the
problem.

1. Turn off the air conditioner.
2. Reduce highway speed.
3. Select a lower gear when going

uphill.
4. While in stop and go traffic, place

the gear selection in park or neu-
tral and idle the engine at a higher
speed.

3. WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY 3

If the engine will not start ................................................................ 3-2
Jump starting .................................................................................. 3-3
If the engine overheats ................................................................... 3-4
Spare tire ........................................................................................ 3-5
If you have a flat tire ....................................................................... 3-6
If your vehicle must be towed ........................................................ 3-11
Emergency towing ......................................................................... 3-13
If you lose your keys ...................................................................... 3-14

3- 2 WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY

D010A01A-AAT 1. If your car has an automatic 1. Check fuel level.
transaxle, be sure the gear selector 2. Check all connectors at ignition, coil
IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START lever is in "N" or "P" and the emer-
gency brake is set. and spark plugs. Reconnect any
! CAUTION: that may be disconnected or loose.
2. Check the battery connections to be 3. Check the fuel line in the engine
If the engine will not start, do not sure they are clean and tight. room.
push or pull the car to start it. This 4. If engine still refuses to start, call a
could result in a collision or cause 3. Turn on the interior light. If the light Hyundai dealer or seek other quali-
other damage. In addition, push or dims or goes out when you operate fied assistance.
pull starting may cause the cata- the starter, the battery is discharged.
lytic converter to be overloaded and D010D01A-AAT
create a fire hazard. 4. Check the starter connections to be
sure they are securely tightened. If the Engine Stalls While Driv-
D010B02A-AAT ing
5. Do not push or pull the vehicle to
If Engine Doesn't Turn Over or start it. See instructions for "Jump 1. Reduce your speed gradually, keep-
Turns Over Slowly Starting". ing a straight line. Move cautiously
off the road to a safe place.
D010C01A-AAT
2. Turn on your emergency flashers.
If Engine Turns Over Normally 3. Try to start the engine again. If your
but Does Not Start
vehicle will not start, contact a
Hyundai dealer or seek other quali-
fied assistance.

HTB165

HTB221

WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY 3- 3

D020A02A-AAT o If you should accidentally get acid 3. Attach the clamps of the jumper
on your skin or in your eyes, cable in the exact order shown in the
JUMP STARTING immediately remove any contami- illustration. That is, first, attach one
nated clothing and flush the area clamp of the jumper cable to the
Discharged with clear water for at least 15 min- positive (+) post or cable of the
battery utes. Then promptly obtain medical discharged battery. Then attach the
attention. If you must be transported other end of the same cable to the
Booster HTB218 to an emergency facility, continue to positive (+) post or cable of the
battery apply water to the affected area booster battery. Next, using the
with a sponge or cloth. other cable, attach one clamp to the
! WARNING: negative (-) post or cable of the
o The gas produced by the battery booster battery. Then attach the
The gas produced by the battery during the jump-start operation is other end of that cable to a solid
during the jump-start operation is highly explosive. Do not smoke or metal part of the engine away from
highly explosive. If these instruc- allow a spark or open flame in the the battery. Do not connect the cable
tions are not followed exactly, seri- vicinity. to any moving part.
ous personal injury and damage to
the vehicle may occur! If you are o The battery being used to provide 4. Start the engine in the car with the
not sure how to follow this proce- the jump start must be 12-volt. If you booster battery and let it run for a
dure, seek qualified assistance. cannot determine that it is a 12-volt few minutes. This will help to as-
Automobile batteries contain sul- battery, do not attempt to use it for sure that the booster battery is fully
furic acid. This is poisonous and the jump start. charged. During the jumping opera-
highly corrosive. When jump start- tion, run the engine in this vehicle at
ing, wear protective glasses and be o To jump start a car with a discharged about 2,000 rpm.
careful not to get acid on yourself, battery, follow this procedure ex-
your clothing or on the car. actly: 5. Start your engine using the normal
starting procedure. After the engine
1. If the booster battery is installed in starts, leave the jumper cables con-
another vehicle, be sure the two nected and let the engine run at fast
vehicles are not touching. idle or about 2,000 rpm for several
minutes.
2. Turn off all unnecessary lights and
accessories in both vehicles.

3- 4 WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY

6. Carefully remove the jumper cables 3. If engine coolant is running out un- ! WARNING (Diesel only):
in the reverse order of attachment. der the car or steam is coming out
from the hood, stop the engine. Do Never work on injection system with
If you do not know why your battery not open the hood until the engine engine running or within 30 sec-
became discharged (because the lights coolant has stopped running or the onds after shutting off engine. High
were left on, etc.), have the charging steaming has stopped. If there is no pressure pump, rail, injectors and
system checked by your Hyundai visible loss of engine coolant and no high pressure pipes are subject to
dealer. steam, leave the engine running high pressure even after the engine
and check to be sure the engine stopped. The fuel jet produced by
D030A02TB-AAT cooling fan is operating. If the fan is fuel leaks may cause serious in-
not running, turn the engine off. jury, if it touch the body. People
IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS using pacemakers should not move
4. Check to see if the water pump drive than 30cm closer to the ECU or
If your temperature gauge indicates belt is missing. If it is not missing, wiring harness within the engine
overheating, you experience a loss of check to see that it is tight. If the room while engine is running, since
power, or hear loud pinging or knock- drive belt seems to be satisfactory, the high currents in the Common
ing, the engine is probably too hot. If check for coolant leaking from the Rail system produce considerable
this happens to you, you should: radiator, hoses or under the car. (If magnetic fields.
the air conditioning had been in use,
1. Pull off the road and stop as soon as it is normal for cold water to be 5. If the water pump drive belt is bro-
it is safe to do so. draining from it when you stop). ken or coolant is leaking out, stop
the engine immediately and call the
2. Place the gear selector lever in "P" ! WARNING: nearest Hyundai dealer for assis-
(automatic), or neutral (manual tance.
transaxle) and set the parking brake. While the engine is running, keep
If the air conditioning is on, turn it hair, hands, and clothing away from
off. moving parts such as the fan and
drive belts to prevent injury.

WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY 3- 5

! WARNING: D040A01TB-GAT 5. The temporary spare tire should not
be used on any other wheels, nor
Do not remove the radiator cap when TEMPORARY SPARE TIRE should standard tires, snow tires,
the engine is hot. This can allow wheel covers or trim rings be used
coolant to be blown out of the open- The following instructions for the tem- with the temporary spare wheel. If
ing and cause serious burns. porary spare tire should be observed: such use is attempted, damage to
these items or other car compo-
6. If you cannot find the cause of the 1. Check inflation pressure as soon as nents may occur.
overheating, wait until the engine practical after installing the spare
temperature has returned to nor- tire, and adjust to the specified pres- 6. The temporary spare tire pressure
mal. Then, if the engine coolant has sure. The tire pressure should be should be checked once a month
been lost, carefully add coolant to periodically checked and maintained while the tire is stored.
the reservoir (page 6-9) to bring the at the specified pressure while the
fluid level in the reservoir up to the tire is stored. ! CAUTION:
halfway mark.
Spare Tire Pressure o Do not use snow chains with
7. Proceed with caution, keeping alert your temporary spare tire.
for further signs of overheating. If Tire Size T105/70D14
overheating happens again, call a Inflation Pressure 420 kPa (60 psi) o Do not use more than one tempo-
Hyundai dealer for assistance. rary spare tire at a time.
2. The spare tire should only be used
! CAUTION: temporarily and should be returned
to the luggage compartment as soon
Serious loss of engine coolant indi- as the original tire can be repaired or
cates there is a leak in the cooling replaced.
system and this should be checked
as soon as possible by a Hyundai 3. Continuous use at speeds of over
dealer. 80 km/h (50 mph) is not recom-
mended.

4. As the temporary spare tire is spe-
cifically designed for your car, it
should not be used on any other
vehicle.

3- 6 WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY

D040B01FC-GAT D040B01A-AAT D050A01A-AAT

FULL SIZE SPARE TIRE Handling the Spare Tire IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE
(If Installed)
HTB154 If a tire goes flat while you are driving:
The following instructions for the FULL
SIZE spare tire should be observed: Remove the installation bolt to remove 1. Take your foot off the accelerator
the spare tire. To replace the spare tire pedal and let the car slow down
Check inflation pressure as soon as in its storage compartment, tighten the while driving straight ahead. Do not
practical after installing the spare tire, bolt firmly with your fingers until there apply the brakes immediately or at-
and adjust to the specified pressure. is no more play in the spare tire. tempt to pull off the road as this may
The tire pressure should be periodi- cause a loss of control. When the
cally checked and maintained at the car has slowed to such a speed that
specified pressure while the tire is it is safe to do so, brake carefully
stored. and pull off the road. Drive off the
road as far as possible and park on
Spare Tire Pressure firm, level ground. If you are on a
divided highway, do not park in the
Tire Size Full Size median area between the two traffic
Inflation Pressure 210 kPa (30 psi) lanes.

2. When the car is stopped, turn on
your emergency hazard flashers,
set the parking brake and put the
transaxle in "P" (automatic) or re-
verse (manual transaxle).

3. Have all passengers get out of the
car. Be sure they all get out on the
side of the car that is away from
traffic.

4. Change the tire following the in-
structions provided on the following
pages.

D060A01A-AAT D060B01TB-GAT WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY 3- 7

CHANGING A FLAT TIRE 1. Obtain Spare Tire and Tool Take out the jack case and tool bag,
then remove the spare tire from the
luggage room.

NOTE:
The jack case is located on the
spare tire in the vehicle.

HTB230 Mat hanger D060C01A-AAT

The procedure described on the fol- HTB296 2. Block the Wheel
lowing pages can be used to rotate
tires as well as to change a flat tire. Hang the luggage room mat to the mat Flat tire
When preparing to change a flat tire, hanger and remove the luggage under
check to be sure the gear selector tray (If installed). HTB156
lever is in "P" (automatic transaxle) or
reverse gear (manual transaxle) and Block the wheel that is diagonally oppo-
that the parking brake is set, then: site from the flat to keep the vehicle
from rolling when the car is raised on
the jack.

HTB224

3- 8 WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY D060E01A-AAT D060F02E-AAT

D060D01A-AAT 4. Put the Jack in Place 5. Raising the Car

3. Loosen Wheel Nuts Wrench bar

HTB149 Wheel nut wrench

The wheel nuts should be loosened HTB4003 HFC4022
slightly before raising the car. To loosen
the nuts, turn the wheel nut wrench The base of the jack should be placed After inserting a wrench bar into the
handle counterclockwise. When doing on firm, level ground. The jack should wheel nut wrench, install the wrench
this, be sure that the socket is seated be positioned as shown in the drawing. bar into the jack as shown in the draw-
completely over the nut so it cannot ing. To raise the vehicle, turn the wheel
slip off. For maximum leverage, posi- nut wrench clockwise. As the jack be-
tion the wrench so the handle is to the gins to raise the vehicle, double check
right as shown in the drawing. Then, that it is properly positioned and will
while holding the wrench near the end not slip. If the jack is on soft ground or
of the handle, pull up on it with steady sand, place a board, brick, flat stone or
pressure. Do not remove the nuts at other object under the base of the jack
this time. Just loosen them about one- to keep it from sinking.
half turn. Raise the car high enough so that the
fully inflated spare tire can be installed.
To do this, you will need more ground
clearance than is required to remove
the flat tire.

WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY 3- 9

! WARNING: with the studs and slide the wheel onto ! WARNING:
them. If this is difficult, tip the wheel
Do not get under the car when it is slightly and get the top hole in the Wheel and wheel covers may have
supported by the jack! This is very wheel lined up with the top stud. Then sharp edges. Handle them carefully
dangerous as the vehicle could fall jiggle the wheel back and forth until the to avoid possible severe injury.
and cause serious injury or death. wheel can be slid over the other studs. Before putting the wheel into place,
No one should stay in the car while be sure that there is nothing on the
the jack is being used. HTB229 hub or wheel (such as mud, tar,
gravel, etc.) that interferes with the
D060G02Y-AAT wheel from fitting solidly against
the hub. If there is, remove it. If
6. Changing Wheels there is not good contact on the
mounting surface between the
wheel and hub, the wheel nuts could
loosen and cause the loss of a
wheel. Loss of a wheel may result in
loss of control of the vehicle. This
may cause serious injury or death.

HTB228

Loosen the wheel nuts and remove
them with your fingers. Slide the wheel
off the studs and lay it flat so it cannot
roll away. To put the wheel on the hub,
pick up the spare tire, line up the holes

3- 10 WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY D060I01E-GAT Wheel nut tightening torque:

D060H02A-AAT 8. Lower Vehicle and Tighten Steel wheel & aluminium alloy wheel:
Nuts 900-1,100 kg.cm (65-80 lb.ft)
7. Re-install Wheel Nuts

D060J01FC-GAT

After Changing Wheels

HTB227 HTB150 HTB151

To reinstall the wheel cover, hold it on Lower the car to the ground by turning If you have a tire gauge, remove the
the studs, put the wheel nuts on the the wheel nut wrench counterclock- valve cap and check the air pressure.
studs and tighten them finger tight. wise. Then position the wrench as shown If the pressure is lower than recom-
The nuts should be installed with their in the drawing and tighten the wheel mended, drive slowly to the nearest
small diameter ends directed inward. nuts. Be sure the socket is seated service station and inflate to the cor-
Jiggle the tire to be sure it is completely completely over the nut. Do not stand rect pressure. If it is too high, adjust it
seated, then tighten the nuts as much on the wrench handle or use an exten- until it is correct. Always reinstall the
as possible with your fingers again. sion pipe over the wrench handle. valve cap after checking or adjusting
Go around the wheel tightening every tire pressure. If the cap is not replaced,
other nut until they are all tight. Then air may leak from the tire. If you lose a
double-check each nut for tightness. valve cap, buy another and install it as
After changing wheels, have a techni- soon as possible.
cian tighten the wheel nuts to their
proper torque as soon as possible.

WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY 3- 11

After you have changed wheels, al- ! CAUTION: D080B01O-GAT
ways secure the flat tire in its place in
the luggage room and return the jack o Your vehicle can be damaged if Towing the Vehicle
and tools to their proper storage loca- towed incorrectly!
tions. 1)
o Be sure the transaxle is in neu-
D080A01O-GAT tral. 2)

IF YOUR VEHICLE MUST BE o When the engine will not start, be 3) dolly
TOWED sure the steering is unlocked by
placing the key in the "ACC" po- HTB208
If your vehicle has to be towed, it sition.
should be done by your Hyundai dealer Your vehicle can be towed by wheel lift
or a commercial tow truck service. type truck (1), (2) or flatbed equipment
This will help assure that your vehicle (3).
is not damaged in towing. Also, profes-
sionals are generally aware of local
laws governing towing. In any case,
rather than risk damage to your car, it
is suggested that you show this infor-
mation to the tow truck operator. Be
sure that a safety chain system is used
and that all local laws are observed.
It is recommended that your vehicle
be towed with a wheel lift and dollies or
flatbed equipment with all the wheels
off the ground.

3- 12 WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY 1) If the vehicle is being towed with the o Automatic Transaxle:
rear wheels on the ground, be sure Be sure to use a towing dolly under
! CAUTION: the parking brake is released. the front wheels.

o When towing the vehicle, take NOTE: ! CAUTION:
care not to cause damage to the Before towing, check the level of
bumper or underbody of the ve- the automatic transaxle fluid. If it is HTB209
hicle. below the "HOT" range on the dip-
stick, add fluid. If you cannot add A vehicle with an automatic transaxle
HTB210 fluid, a towing dolly must be used. should never be towed from the rear
with the front wheels on the ground.
o Do not tow with sling type truck as 2) If any of the loaded wheels or sus- This can cause serious damage to
this may cause damage to the pension components are damaged the transaxle.
bumper or underbody of the ve- or the vehicle is being towed with
hicle. the front wheels on the ground, use 3) It is recommended that your vehicle
a towing dolly under the front wheels. be towed with all the wheels off the
ground.
o Manual Transaxle:
If you do not use a towing dolly,
place the ignition key in the "ACC"
position and put the transaxle in "N
(Neutral)".

! CAUTION:

Do not tow with the key removed or
in the "LOCK" position when tow-
ing from the rear without a towing
dolly.

WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY 3- 13

D080D02TB-AAT For emergency towing when no com- (3)Attach a tow cable, chain or strap to
mercial tow vehicle is available. Do not the towing hook on the front bumper.
EMERGENCY TOWING attempt to tow your vehicle in this
manner on any unpaved surface. This ! CAUTION:
Towing Hook could result in serious damage to your
car. If the car is being towed with all four
HTB4004 Nor should towing be attempted if the wheels on the ground, it can be
wheels, drive train, axles, steering or towed only from the front. Be sure
brakes are damaged. Before towing, that the transaxle is in neutral. Do
be sure the transaxle is in neutral and not tow at speeds greater than 50
the key is in "ACC" (with the engine off) km/h (30 mph) and for more than 25
or in the "ON" position (with the engine km (15 miles).
running). A driver must be in the towed Be sure the steering is unlocked by
car to steer it and operate the brakes. placing the key in the "ACC" posi-
tion. A driver must be in the towed
(1)Open the towing cover to push it vehicle to operate the steering and
with your finger. brakes.

(2)To mount the towing hook, rotate it
clockwise.

HTB4005 ! CAUTION

It should be tightened firmly with
your fingers until there is no more
play in the towing hole. Towing
hook is located in the jack case on
the spare tire.

3- 14 WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY

D120A01A-GAT

IF YOU LOSE YOUR KEYS

If you lose your keys, many Hyundai
dealers can make you a new key if you
have your key number.
If you lock the keys inside your car and
you cannot obtain a new key, many
Hyundai dealers can use special tools
to open the door for you.

Information about the key of immobi-
lizer system (if installed) will be found
on page 1-5.

4. CORROSION PREVENTION &
APPEARANCE CARE

Corrosion protection ....................................................................... 4-2
To help prevent corrosion ............................................................... 4-2
Washing and waxing ...................................................................... 4-3
Cleaning the interior........................................................................ 4-5

4

4- 2 CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE

E010A01A-AAT E010C01A-AAT Mud is particularly corrosive because
it is slow to dry and holds moisture in
CORROSION PROTECTION High-Corrosion Areas contact with the vehicle. Although the
mud appears to be dry, it can still retain
Protecting Your Hyundai from If you live in an area where your car is the moisture and promote corrosion.
Corrosion: regularly exposed to corrosive materi- High temperatures can also acceler-
als, corrosion protection is particularly ate corrosion of parts that are not
By using the most advanced design important. Some of the common properly ventilated so the moisture
and construction practices to combat causes of accelerated corrosion are can be dispersed. For all these rea-
corrosion, Hyundai produces cars of road salts, dust control chemicals, sons, it is particularly important to keep
the highest quality. However, this is ocean air and industrial pollution. your car clean and free of mud or
only part of the job. To achieve the accumulations of other materials. This
long-term corrosion resistance your E010D01A-AAT applies not only to the visible surfaces
Hyundai can deliver, the owner's co- but particularly to the underside of the
operation and assistance is also re- Moisture Breeds Corrosion car.
quired.
Moisture creates the conditions in E020A01A-AAT
E010B01A-AAT which corrosion is most likely to occur.
For example, corrosion is accelerated TO HELP PREVENT CORRO-
Common Causes of Corrosion by high humidity, particularly when tem- SION
peratures are just above freezing. In
The most common causes of corro- such conditions, the corrosive mate- You can help prevent corrosion from
sion on your car are: rial is kept in contact with the car getting started by observing the follow-
surfaces by moisture that is slow to ing:
o Road salt, dirt and moisture that is evaporate.
allowed to accumulate underneath
the car.

o Removal of paint or protective coat-
ings by stones, gravel, abrasion or
minor scrapes and dents which leave
unprotected metal exposed to cor-
rosion.

CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE 4- 3

E020B01A-AAT o When cleaning lower door panels, E020E01A-AAT
rocker panels and frame members,
Keep Your Car Clean be sure that drain holes are kept Don't Neglect the Interior
open so that moisture can escape
The best way to prevent corrosion is to and not be trapped inside to ac- Moisture can collect under the floor
keep your car clean and free of corro- celerate corrosion. mats and carpeting to cause corro-
sive materials. Attention to the under- sion. Check under the mats periodi-
side of the car is particularly important. E020C01A-AAT cally to be sure the carpeting is dry.
Use particular care if you carry fertiliz-
o If you live in a high-corrosion area — Keep Your Garage Dry ers, cleaning materials or chemicals in
where road salts are used, near the the car.
ocean, areas with industrial pollu- Don't park your car in a damp, poorly These should be carried only in proper
tion, acid rain, etc.—, you should ventilated garage. This creates a fa- containers and any spills or leaks
take extra care to prevent corro- vorable environment for corrosion. This should be cleaned up, flushed with
sion. In winter, hose off the under- is particularly true if you wash your car clear water and thoroughly dried.
side of your car at least once a in the garage or drive it into the garage
month and be sure to clean the when it is still wet or covered with E030A01A-AAT
underside thoroughly when winter snow, ice or mud. Even a heated ga-
is over. rage can contribute to corrosion un- WASHING AND WAXING
less it is well ventilated so moisture is Washing Your Hyundai
o When cleaning underneath the car, dispersed.
give particular attention to the com- Never wash your car when the surface
ponents under the fenders and other E020D01A-AAT is hot from being in the sun. Always
areas that are hidden from view. Do wash your car in the shade.
a thorough job; just dampening the Keep Paint and Trim in Good
accumulated mud rather than wash- Condition Wash your car frequently. Dirt is abra-
ing it away will accelerate corrosion sive and can scratch the paint if it is not
rather than prevent it. Water under Scratches or chips in the finish should removed. Air pollution or acid rain may
high pressure and steam are par- be covered with "touch-up" paint as damage the paint and trim through
ticularly effective in removing accu- soon as possible to reduce the possi- chemical action if pollutants are al-
mulated mud and corrosive materi- bility of corrosion. If bare metal is show- lowed to remain in contact with the
als. ing through, the attention of a qualified surface. If you live near the ocean or in
body and paint shop is recommended. an area where road salts or dust con-

4- 4 CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE

trol chemicals are used, you should To clean cast aluminum alloy wheels, If you find any nicks or scratches in
pay particular attention to the under- use a mild soap or neutral detergent. the paint, use touch-up paint to cover
side of the car. Start by rinsing the car Do not use abrasive cleaners. Protect them to prevent corrosion. To protect
to remove dust and loose dirt. In win- the bare-metal surfaces by cleaning, the paintwork of the car against corro-
ter, or if you have driven through mud polishing and waxing. Because alumi- sion, you must clean your Hyundai (at
or muddy water, be sure to thoroughly num is subject to corrosion, be sure to least once a month). Give special at-
clean the underside as well. Use a give aluminum alloy wheels special tention to the removal of salt, mud and
hard direct stream of water to remove attention in winter. If you drive on other substances on the underside of
accumulations of mud or corrosive salted roads, clean the wheels thor- the splashboards of the car. Make
materials. Use a good quality car-wash- oughly afterwards. sure that the outlets and the underside
ing solution and follow the of the doors are open. Paint damage
manufacturer's directions on the pack- After washing, be sure to rinse thor- can be caused by small accumulation
age. These are available at your oughly. If soapy water dries on the of tar, industrial precipitation, tree resin,
Hyundai dealer or auto parts outlet. finish, streaking will result. insects and bird droppings, when not
Don't use strong household detergents, removed immediately. If water alone is
gasoline, strong solvents or abrasive When the weather is warm and the not strong enough to remove the accu-
cleaning powders as these may dam- humidity low, you may find it neces- mulated dirt, use a mild car washing
age the finish. sary to rinse each section immediately solution. Be sure to rinse the surface
Use a clean sponge or cloth, rinse it after washing to avoid streaking. after washing to remove the solution.
frequently and don't damage the finish Never allow the solution to dry on the
by rubbing too hard. For stubborn spots, After rinsing, dry the car using a damp painted surfaces.
dampen them frequently and remove chamois or soft, absorbent cloth. The
them a little at a time. reason for drying the car is to remove
To clean whitewall tires, use a stiff water from the car so it will dry without
brush or soapy steel-wool scouring water spots. Don't rub, this can dam-
pad. age the finish.
To clean plastic wheel covers, use a
clean sponge or soft cloth and water.

CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE 4- 5

E030B01A-AAT E030D01A-AAT E040A01A-AAT

Spot Cleaning When to Wax Again CLEANING THE INTERIOR
To Clean the Vinyl Upholstery
Don't use gasoline, strong solvents or You should polish and wax the car
corrosive cleaning agents. These can again when water no longer beads on To clean the vinyl upholstery, first re-
damage the finish of the car. To re- a clean surface but spreads out over a move loose dirt and dust with a vacuum
move road tar, use turpentine on a larger area. cleaner. Then apply a solution of mild
clean, soft cloth or commercially avail- soap or detergent and water using a
able bug and tar remover. Be gentle. E030E01A-AAT clean sponge or soft cloth. Allow this to
To remove dead insects or tree sap, stay on the surface to loosen the dirt,
use warm water and mild soap or car- Maintaining Bumpers then wipe with a clean damp sponge or
washing solution. Soak the spot and cloth. If all the dirt stains are not re-
rub gently. If the paint has lost its Special precautions must be observed moved, repeat this procedure until the
luster, use a commercial car-cleaning to preserve the appearance of the upholstery is clean. Do not use gaso-
polish. bumpers on your Hyundai. They are: line, solvent, paint thinner or other
strong cleaners.
E030C01A-AAT o Be careful not to spill battery elec-
trolyte or hydraulic brake fluid on the E040B01A-AAT
Polishing and Waxing bumpers. If you do, wash it off im-
mediately with clear water. To Clean the Leather Upholstery
Always wash and dry the car before (If installed)
polishing or waxing or using a combi- o Be gentle when cleaning the bumper
nation cleaner and wax. Use a good surfaces. They are made of soft In the normal course of use, leather
quality commercial product and follow plastic and the surface can be dam- upholstered surfaces will, like any
the manufacturer's directions on the aged if mistreated. Do not use abra- material, pick-up dust and dirt. This
container. Polish and wax the bright sive cleaners. Use warm water and dust and dirt must be cleaned off or it
trim pieces as well as the paint. mild soap or car-washing solution. may work into the surface of the leather,
causing damage.
o Do not expose the bumpers to high
temperatures. For example, if you Fine leather needs care, and should
have your car repainted, do not be cleaned when necessary. Washing
leave the bumpers on the car if the leather thoroughly with soap and water
car is going to be placed in a high-
temperature paint booth.

4- 6 CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE

will keep your leather lustrous, beauti- E040C01A-AAT E040E01A-AAT
ful and ensure you have many years of
wear. Cleaning the Carpets Cleaning the Windows
Take a piece of cheese cloth and using
any mild soap and lukewarm water, Use a foam-type carpet cleaner. Clean- You may use any household window
work up a good lather. Thoroughly ers of this type are available in aerosol cleaner on the windows. However,
wash the leather. Wipe clean with a cans in liquid form or powder. Read the when cleaning the inside of the rear
slightly damp cloth and dry with soft instructions and follow them exactly. window be careful not to damage the
cloth. Do this as often as the leather Using a vacuum cleaner with the ap- rear window defroster wiring.
becomes soiled. propriate attachment, remove as much
dirt from the carpets as possible. Apply E050A01A-AAT
During tanning operations, sufficient the foam following the manufacturer's
oils are incorporated through process- directions, then rub in overlapping Any Questions?
ing that none need be applied during circles. Do not add water. These clean-
the life of the leather. Oil applied to the ers work best when the carpet is kept If you have any questions about the
finished surface will in no way help the as dry as possible. care of your car, consult your Hyundai
leather and may do more harm than dealer.
good. Varnishes and furniture polishes E040D01A-AAT
should never be used under any con-
ditions. Cleaning the Seat Belts

To clean the seat belts, use a cloth or
sponge with mild soap or detergent
and warm water. Do not use strong
detergents, dye, bleach or abrasive
materials on the seat belts as this may
weaken the fabric.
While cleaning the belts, inspect them
for excessive wear, cuts, fraying or
other signs of damage and replace
them if necessary.

5. VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
REQUIREMENTS

Maintenance intervals ..................................................................... 5-2
Scheduled maintenance.................................................................. 5-4
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ................................. 5-7
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ................................. 5-8

5

5- 2 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

F010A01A-GAT F010B01A-AAT It is suggested that genuine Hyundai
service parts be used for any required
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS Maintenance Requirements repairs or replacements. Other parts of
Service Requirements equivalent quality such as engine oil,
The maintenance required for your engine coolant, manual or auto
To assure that you receive the great- Hyundai can be divided into three transaxle oil, brake fluid and so on
est number of kilometers of satisfying main areas: which are not supplied by Hyundai
operation from your Hyundai, certain Motor Company or its distributor may
maintenance procedures must be o Specified scheduled procedures be used without affecting your war-
performed. Although careful design o General checks ranty coverage but you should always
and engineering have reduced these o Do-it-yourself maintenance be sure these are equivalent to the
to a minimum, those that are required quality of the original Hyundai parts.
are of the utmost importance. F010C01A-GAT Your Service Passport provides fur-
It is your responsibility to have these ther information about your warranty
maintenance procedures performed Specified Scheduled Procedures coverage.
to comply with the terms of the war-
ranties covering your new Hyundai. These are the procedures such as F010D01A-GAT
The Service Passport supplied with inspections, adjustments and replace-
your new vehicle provides further in- ments that are listed in the mainte- General Checks
formation about these warranties. nance charts starting on page 5-4.
These procedures must be performed These are the regular checks you
at the intervals shown in the mainte- should perform when you drive your
nance schedule to assure that your Hyundai or you fill the fuel tank. A list
warranty remains in effect. Although it of these items will be found on page
is strongly recommended that they be 6-5.
performed by the factory-trained or
distributor-trained technicians at your
Hyundai dealer, these procedures may
be performed at any qualified service
facility.

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 5- 3

F010E01A-AAT F020A01Y-GAT

Do-It-Yourself Maintenance SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
REQUIREMENTS
If you are mechanically inclined, own a
few tools that are required and want to Inspection should be performed any
take the time to do so, you can inspect time a malfunction is experienced or
and service a number of items. For suspected. Receipts for all emission
more information about doing it your- control system services should be
self, see Section 6. retained to demonstrate compliance
with conditions of the emissions sys-
F010F01A-GAT tem warranty.
For severe usage maintenance re-
A Few Tips quirements, see page 5-7 of this sec-
tion.
Whenever you have your Hyundai ser-
viced, keep copies of the service
records in your glovebox. This will help
ensure that you can document that the
required procedures have been per-
formed to keep your warranties in ef-
fect. This is especially important when
service is not performed by an autho-
rized Hyundai dealer.

5- 4 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

F030A01A-GAT

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE

The following maintenance services must be performed to assure good vehicle control and performance. Keep receipts for
all vehicle services to protect your warranty.
Where both mileage and time are shown, the frequency of service is determined by whichever occurs first.

F030B04TB-GAT

R : Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary

KILOMETERS X 1000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
NO. DESCRIPTION 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96

MONTHS RRRRR RRR
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE (GASOLINE) IIIII III
1 ENGINE OIL & FILTER
2 DRIVE BELT (WATER PUMP, ALTERNATOR & A/CON) R R
3 FUEL FILTER (MPI) IIIII III
4 FUEL LINES, FUEL HOSES & CONNECTIONS R
5 TIMING BELT I II
6 VAPOR HOSE & FUEL FILLER CAP II II
7 VACUUM & CRANKCASE VENTILATION HOSES II RIR
8 AIR CLEANER FILTER IRIRI
9 SPARK PLUGS II
10 VALVE CLEARANCE (1.1 L) See Note
II
Note : FOR EVERY 40,000KM: "R"

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 5- 5

F030D01TB-GAT I : Inspect and, after Inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary.

R :Replace

NO. DESCRIPTION KILOMETERS X 1000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
MONTHS 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96

ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE (DIESEL)

1 ENGINE OIL & FILTER (API Class: CH4 or ABOVE) European Community Only R R R R R R R R

See Note(1) (ACEA Class: B4 or ABOVE) Except European Community See Note (2)

2 AIR CLEANER FILTER I IRI IRI I

3 FUEL FILTER CARTRIDGE European Community Only RR RR

Except European Community See Note (3)

4 TIMING BELT R

5 DRIVE BELT (FOR P/STR'G PUMP, ALTERNATOR & A/CON) II II

6 ALTERNATOR VACUUM PUMP IIII I III

7 ALTERNATOR OIL HOSE & VACUUM HOSE IIII I III

8 FUEL LINES, FUEL HOSE & CONNECTIONS IIII I III

Note : (1) EVERY 500 KM OR BEFORE STARTING A LONG TRIP - "I"
(2) EVERY 10,000 KM OR 12 MONTHS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST : "R"
(3) INSPECT EVERY 7,500KM OR 6 MONTHS AND REPLACE EVERY 15,000KM OR 12 MONTHS.
WHEN REPLACING THE FUEL FILTER CARTRIDGE, USE HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS.

5- 6 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

F030C04TB-GAT I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary

R : Replace

KILOMETERS X 1000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
NO. DESCRIPTION 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96

MONTHS IIII I
See Note
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
IIII I
1 COOLING SYSTEM IIII I II I
IIII I
2 COOLANT IIII I

3 MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL II II I
II
4 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE European Community Only IIII I RI I
IIII I
FLUID Except European Community IIII I II I
IIII I
5 BRAKE HOSES AND LINES IIII I II I
II
6 BRAKE FLUID IIII I II
RRRR R
7 REAR BRAKE DRUMS/LININGS, PARKING BRAKE II

8 BRAKE PADS, CALIPERS AND ROTORS II I

9 EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER II I

10 SUSPENSION MOUNTING BOLTS II I

11 STEERING GEAR BOX, LINKAGE & BOOTS/LOWER ARM BALL JOINT II I

12 POWER STEERING PUMP, BELT AND HOSES II I

13 DRIVE SHAFTS AND BOOTS II

14 AIR CONDITIONING REFRIGERANT II I

15 AIR CONDITIONER FILTER (FOR EVAPORATOR AND BLOWER UNIT) RR R

Note : FOR THE FIRST TIME, REPLACE THE COOLANT 100,000 KM OR 60 MONTHS.
AFTER THAT, REPLACE IT EVERY 45,000 KM OR 24 MONTHS.

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 5- 7

F040A01TB-GAT

MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS

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.

R : Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary

MAINTENANCE ITEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE DRIVING
OPERATION INTERVALS CONDITION
A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER R EVERY 7,500 KM OR 6 MONTHS C, E
B, H
AIR CLEANER FILTER R MORE FREQUENTLY D, E, F, G, I
C, D, G, H
SPARK PLUGS R MORE FREQUENTLY
C, D, G, H
TIMING BELT R EVERY 60,000 KM OR 48 MONTHS
C, D, E, F
BRAKE PADS, CALIPERS AND ROTORS I MORE FREQUENTLY
C, D, E, F
REAR BRAKE DRUMS/LININGS/PADS, I MORE FREQUENTLY C, D, E, G, H, I, J
PARKING BRAKE
A, C, E, F, G, H, I
STEERING GEAR BOX, LINKAGE I MORE FREQUENTLY
& BOOTS/LOWER ARM BALL JOINT C, E

DRIVESHAFTS AND BOOTS I EVERY 15,000 KM OR 12 MONTHS

MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL R EVERY 100,000 KM

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE European community Only EVERY 45,000 KM
R
FLUID Except European community
EVERY 40,000 KM

AIR CONDITIONER FILTER (For Evaporator and Blower unit) R MORE FREQUENTLY

SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS E - Driving in sandy areas
F - Driving in heavy traffic area over 32°C(90°F)
A - Repeatly driving short distance of less than 8km(5miles) in normal G - Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road
tempera ture or less than 16km(10miles) in freezing temperature H - Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack
I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle towing
B - Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances J - Driving over 170 Km/h(100 MPH)
C - Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions

roads
D - Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold

weather

5- 8 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

F060A01A-AAT After installing a new filter, run the harness within the engine room with
engine for several minutes, and check the engine running, since the high
EXPLANATION OF SCHED- for leaks at the connections. Fuel fil- currents in the Common Rail sys-
ULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS ters should be installed by trained tem produce considerable magnetic
technicians. fields.
F060M01A-AAT
F060D01TB-AAT F060E01A-AAT
o Engine Oil and Filter
o Fuel Lines, Fuel Hoses and o Timing Belt
The engine oil and filter should be Connections
changed at the intervals specified in Inspect all parts related to the timing
the maintenance schedule. If the car Check the fuel lines, fuel hoses and belt for damage and deformation.
is being driven in severe conditions, connections for leakage and damage. Replace any damaged parts immedi-
more frequent oil and filter changes Have a trained technician replace any ately.
are required. damaged or leaking parts immedi-
ately. F060G01A-AAT
F060B01A-AAT
! WARNING (Diesel only): o Vapor Hose and Fuel Filler Cap
o Drive Belts
Never work on injection system with The vapor hose and fuel filler cap
Inspect all drive belts for evidence of engine running or within 30 sec- should be inspected at those intervals
cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oil onds after shutting off engine. High specified in the maintenance sched-
and replace if necessary. Drive belts pressure pump, rail, injectors and ule. Make sure that a new vapor hose
should be checked periodically for high pressure pipes are subjected or fuel filler cap is correctly replaced.
proper tension and adjusted as nec- to high pressure even after the en-
essary. gine has been switched off. The
fuel jet produced by fuel leaks may
F060C01A-AAT cause serious injury, if it contacts
with the body. People using pace-
o Fuel Filter makers should not move closer
than 30cm to the ECU or wiring
A clogged filter can limit the speed at
which the vehicle may be driven, dam-
age the emission system and cause
hard starting. If an excessive amount
of foreign matter accumulates in the
fuel tank, the filter may require re-
placement more frequently.

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 5- 9

F060F01A-AAT F060J01A-AAT F070C01A-AAT

o Vacuum, Crankcase Ventila- o Spark Plugs o Engine Coolant
tion Hoses
Make sure to install new spark plugs The coolant should be changed at
Inspect the surface of hoses for evi- of the correct heat range. the intervals specified in the mainte-
dence of heat and/or mechanical dam- nance schedule.
age. Hard and brittle rubber, cracking, F060N01X-GAT
tears, cuts, abrasions, and excessive F070D01A-AAT
swelling indicate deterioration. Partic- o Valve clearances (1.1 L)
ular attention should be paid to exam- o Manual Transaxle Oil
ine those hose surfaces nearest to Incorrect valve clearance will not only
high heat sources, such as the ex- result in unsteady engine operation, Inspect the manual transaxle oil ac-
haust manifold. but will also cause excessive noise cording to the maintenance schedule.
Inspect the hose routing to assure and reduced engine performance. In-
that the hoses do not come in contact spect valve clearance and adjust as NOTE:
with any heat source, sharp edges or required while the engine is hot. If the oil level is low, check for
moving component which might cause possible leaks before adding oil.
heat damage or mechanical wear. Valve-to-rocker arm clearance Do not overfill.
Inspect all hose connections, such as Intake valves ..... 0.2 mm (0.008 in.)
clamps and couplings, to make sure Exhaust valves ... 0.25 mm (0.010 in.) F070E05A-AAT
they are secure, and that no leaks are
present. Hoses should be replaced F070B01A-GAT o Automatic Transaxle Fluid
immediately if there is any evidence
of deterioration or damage. o Cooling System The fluid level should be in the "HOT"
range of the dipstick, after the engine
F060H01A-AAT Check the cooling system part, such and transaxle are at normal operating
as radiator, coolant reservoir, hoses temperature. Check the automatic
o Air Cleaner Filter and connections for leakage and dam- transaxle fluid level with the engine
age. Replace any damaged parts. running and the transaxle in neutral,
A Genuine Hyundai air cleaner filter is with the parking brake properly ap-
recommended when filter is replaced. plied. Use Hyundai Genuine ATF SP-
III, DIAMOND ATF SP-III, SK ATF
SP-III or other brands appraoved by
Hyundai Motor Co., when adding or
changing fluid.

5- 10 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

F070F01A-AAT F070J01A-AAT F070M01A-AAT

o Brake Hoses and Lines o Brake Pads, Calipers and o Steering Gear Box, Linkage &
Rotors Boots/Lower arm Ball Joint
Visually check for proper installation,
chafing, cracks, deterioration and any Check the pads for excessive wear, With the vehicle stopped and engine
leakage. Replace any deteriorated or discs for run out and wear, and cali- off, check for excessive free-play in
damaged parts immediately. pers for fluid leakage. the steering wheel. Check the linkage
for bends or damage. Check the dust
F070G02A-AAT F070K01A-AAT boots and ball joints for deterioration,
cracks, or damage. Replace any dam-
o Brake Fluid o Exhaust Pipe and Muffler aged parts.

Check brake fluid level in the brake Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, F070N01A-AAT
fluid reservoir. The level should be muffler and hangers for cracks, dete-
between "MIN" and "MAX" marks on rioration, or damage. Start the engine o Power Steering Pump, Belt
the side of the reservoir. Use only and listen carefully for any exhaust and Hoses
hydraulic brake fluid conforming to gas leakage. Tighten connections or
DOT 3 or DOT 4. replace parts as necessary. Check the power steering pump and
hoses for leakage and damage. Re-
F070H01A-AAT F070L01A-AAT place any damaged or leaking parts
immediately. Inspect the power steer-
o Rear Brake Drums/Linings o Suspension Mounting Bolts ing belt for evidence of cuts, cracks,
Parking Brake excessive wear, oiliness and proper
Check the suspension connections for tension. Replace or adjust it if neces-
Check the rear brake drums and lin- looseness or damage. Retighten to the sary.
ings for scoring, burning, leaking fluid, specified torque.
broken parts, and excessive wear.
Inspect the parking brake system in-
cluding the parking brake lever and
cables. For detailed service proce-
dures, refer to the Shop Manual.

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 5- 11

F070P01A-AAT

o Driveshafts and Boots

Check the drive shafts, boots and
clamps for cracks, deterioration, or
damage. Replace any damaged parts
and, if necessary, repack the grease.

F070Q01A-AAT

o Air Conditioning Refrigerant

Check the air conditioning lines and
connections for leakage and damage.
Check air conditioning performance
according to the relevant shop manual
if necessary.

6. Do-It-Yourself Maintenance 6

Engine compartment ........................................................................6-2
General checks ................................................................................6-5
Checking the engine oil ....................................................................6-6
Checking the engine coolant ............................................................6-9
Spark plugs .................................................................................... 6-11
Changing the air cleaner filter ......................................................... 6-11
Filling the washer reservoir ............................................................ 6-13
Checking the transaxle oil (manual) ...............................................6-14
Checking the transaxle fluid (Automatic) ....................................... 6-15
Checking the brakes ...................................................................... 6-17
Air conditioning care ....................................................................... 6-18
Changing the airconditioner filter ....................................................6-19
Checking drive belts ...................................................................... 6-22
Checking and replacing fuses ........................................................ 6-23
Checking the battery ...................................................................... 6-25
Checking electric cooling fans ....................................................... 6-26
Power steering fluid level ............................................................... 6-27
Replacement of bulbs .................................................................... 6-30
Fuse panel description ................................................................... 6-36

6- 2 DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE

G010A02TB-GAT

ENGINE COMPARTMENT (1.1 SOHC)

! CAUTION:

When inspecting or
servicing the engine,
you should handle
tools and other heavy
objects carefully so
that the plastic rocker
cover of the engine is
not damaged.

HTB160A

1. Power steering fluid reservoir 5. Air cleaner filter 9. Radiator cap
2. Auto fuel cut switch (If installed) 6. Relay box 10.Engine coolant reservoir
3. Engine oil filler cap 7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 11. Battery
4. Brake fluid and clutch fluid
cap
reservoir 8. Engine oil level dipstick

DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE 6- 3

G010B02TB-GAT

ENGINE COMPARTMENT (1.4 DOHC/1.6 DOHC)

! CAUTION:

When inspecting or
servicing the engine,
you should handle
tools and other heavy
objects carefully so
that the plastic rocker
cover of the engine is
not damaged.

HTB5001

1. Power steering fluid reservoir 5. Air cleaner filter 9. Radiator cap
(If installed) 6. Relay box 10.Engine coolant reservoir
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 11.Automatic transaxle fluid level dip-
2. Auto fuel cut switch (If installed)
3. Engine oil filler cap cap stick (If installed)
4. Brake fluid and clutch fluid 8. Engine oil level dipstick 12.Battery

reservoir

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT (1.5 DIESEL)

! CAUTION:

When inspecting or
servicing the engine,
you should handle
tools and other heavy
objects carefully so
that the plastic rocker
cover of the engine is
not damaged.

HTB159

1. Power steering fluid reservoir 5. Brake fluid and clutch fluid reser- 8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
2. Engine coolant reservoir voir cap
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Fuel filter 6. Air cleaner filter 9. Engine oil level dipstick
7. Relay box 10.Radiator cap
11. Battery

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G020A01A-AAT G020B01A-AAT G020C01A-AAT

GENERAL CHECKS Vehicle Exterior Vehicle Interior

Engine Compartment The following should be checked The following should be checked each
The following should be checked regu- monthly: time when the vehicle is driven:
larly:
o Overall appearance and condition o Lights operation
o Engine oil level and condition o Wheel condition and wheel nut o Windshield wiper operation
o Transaxle fluid level and condition o Horn operation
o Brake fluid level torgue o Defroster, heater system operation
o Clutch fluid level o Air filter condition
o Engine coolant level o Exhaust system condition (and air conditioning, if installed)
o Windshield washer fluid level o Light condition and operation o Steering operation and condition
o Accessory drive belt condition o Windshield glass condition o Mirror condition and operation
o Engine coolant hose condition o Wiper blade condition o Turn signal operation
o Fluid leaks (on or below compo- o Paint condition and body corrosion o Accelerator pedal operation
o Fluid leaks o Brake operation, including parking
nents) o Door and hood lock condition
o Power steering fluid level o Tire pressure and condition brake
o Battery condition o Manual transaxle operation, includ-
(including spare tire)
ing clutch operation
o Automatic transaxle operation, in-

cluding "Park" mechanism opera-
tion
o Seat control condition and opera-
tion
o Seat belt condition and operation
o Sunvisor operation

If you notice anything that does not
operate correctly or appears to be
functioning incorrectly, inspect it care-
fully and seek assistance from your
Hyundai dealer if service is needed.

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G020D01TG-GAT ! WARNING: G030A02O-GAT

MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS o Performing maintenance work on CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL
a vehicle can be dangerous. You Gasoline Engine
Improper or incomplete service may can be seriously injured while Recommended Oil
result in problems. This section gives performing some maintenance
instructions only for the maintenance procedures. If you lack sufficient G030B01JM
items that are easy to perform. knowledge and experience or the
Several procedures should be done by proper tools and equipment to do Engine oil is essential to the perfor-
an authorized Hyundai dealer. the work, have it done by an autho- mance and service of the engine. It is
rized Hyundai dealer. suggested that you check the oil level
NOTE: at least once a week in normal use and
Improper owner maintenance dur- o Working under the hood with the more often if you are on a trip or driving
ing the warranty period may affect engine running is dangerous. It in severe conditions.
warranty coverage. becomes even moredangerous The engine oil quality should meet the
when you wear jewelry or loose following classification.
clothing. These can become en- API SJ, SL or ABOVE,
tangled in moving parts and result ILSAC GF-3 or ABOVE
in injury. Therefore, if you must
run the engine while working un-
der the hood, make certain that
you remove all jewelry (especially
rings, bracelets, watches, and
necklaces) and all neckties,
scarves, and similar loose cloth-
ing before getting near the engine
or cooling fans.

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NOTE: Engine oil is essential to the perfor- G030C02JM-GAT HTB167
o For good fuel economy, SAE 5W- mance and service of the engine. It is
suggested that you check the oil level To Check the Oil Level
20 (5W-30), ILSAC GF-3 engine oil every 500km or before starting a long Gasoline engine
is preferred regardless of regional trip and more often if you are driving in
option and engine variation. severe conditions. Diesel engine
o If SAE 5W-20, ILSAC GF-3 engine
oil is not available, secondary rec- The engine oil quality should meet the
ommended engine oil for corre- following classification:
sponding temperature range can
be used. API class: CH4 or ABOVE
ACEA class: B4 or ABOVE
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NOTE:
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL SAE 0W-30 oil is for extra cold zone
Diesel Engine and to be restricted by driving con-
Recommended Oil dition and dealing area. (Especially,
not recommended for sustained
high loaded and high speed opera-
tion.)

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Before checking the oil, warm up the G030D01TB-GAT If the oil level is close to or below the "L"
engine to the normal operating tem- mark, add oil until it reaches the "F"
perature and be sure it is parked on Adding Oil mark. To add oil:
level ground. Turn the engine off.
Wait about five minutes, then remove Gasoline engine 1. Remove the oil filler cap by turning it
the dipstick, wipe it off, fully reinsert the counterclockwise.
dipstick and withdraw it again. Then
note the highest level the oil has reached 2. Add oil, then check the level again.
on the dipstick. It should be between Do not overfill.
the upper ("F") and lower ("L") range.
3. Replace the cap by turning it clock-
! WARNING: HTB169 wise.

Be very careful not to touch the radia- Diesel engine The distance between the "F" and "L"
tor hose when checking the engine marks is equal to about 1 liter(Gasoline
oil as it may be hot enough to burn Engine)/1.5 liter(Diesel Engine) of oil.
you.
! CAUTION:

Slowly pour the recommended oil
using by a funnel. Do not overfill not
to damage engine.

HTB169A ! WARNING:

Be very careful not to touch the radia-
tor hose when adding the engine oil
as it may be hot enough to burn you.

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NOTE: Engine oil consumption G050A01TG-AAT
Always dispose of used engine oil in
an environmentally acceptable man- It is normal that an engine should CHECKING THE ENGINE COOL-
ner. It is suggested that it be placed consume some engine oil while nor- ANT
in a sealed container and taken to a mal driving. The cause of oil consump-
service station for reclamation. Do tion in a normal engine are as follows; ! WARNING:
not pour the oil on the ground or put
it into the household trash. o Engine oil is used to lubricate pis- Do not remove the radiator cap when
tons, piston rings and cylinders. the engine is hot. When the engine
! WARNING: A thin film of oil is left on the cylinder is hot, the engine coolant is under
wall when a piston moves down- pressure and may erupt through
Used motor oil may cause irritation wards in the cylinder. High negative the opening if the cap is removed.
or cancer of the skin if left in contact pressure generated during engine You could be seriously burned if
with the skin for prolonged periods operation sucks some of the oil into you do not observe this precau-
of time. Wash your hands thoroughly the combustion chamber. tion. Do not remove the radiator
with soap and warm water as soon as This oil with some oil of the cylinder cap until the radiator is cool to the
possible after handling used oil. wall is burned by the high tempera- touch.
ture combustion gases during the
G350A01A-GAT combustion process. NOTE:
It is recommended that the engine
ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION o The engine oil consumption is coolant should be changed by an
Function of Engine Oil strongly effected by the viscosity authorized Hyundai dealer.
and quality of oil, engine rpm and
Engine oil has the primary function of driving condition etc. The engine oil
lubricating and cooling the inside of the is more consumed under severe
engine. driving conditions such as high
speeds and frequent acceleration
and deceleration than normal driv-
ing condition.

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G050B01A-AAT Use a high quality ethylene-glycol cool- G050C02A-GAT
ant in a 50/50 mix with water. The
Recommended Engine Coolant engine coolant should be compatible To Check the Coolant Level
with aluminum engine parts. Additional
Gasoline engine corrosion inhibitors or additives should The coolant level can be seen on the
not be used. The cooling system must side of the plastic coolant reservoir.
HTB170 be maintained with the correct con- The level of the coolant should be
centration and type of engine coolant between the "L" and "F" lines on the
Diesel engine to prevent freezing and corrosion. reservoir when the engine is cold. If the
Never allow the concentration of anti- level is below the "L" mark, add engine
freeze to exceed the 60% level or go coolant to bring it up between "L" and
below the 35% level, or damage to the "F". If the level is low, inspect for
cooling system may result. For proper coolant leaks and recheck the fluid
concentration when adding or replac- level frequently. If the level drops again,
ing the engine coolant, refer to the visit your Hyundai dealer for an inspec-
following table. tion and diagnosis of the reason.

Ambient Engine coolant concentration ! WARNING:
temperature
Antifreeze Water The cooling fan is controlled by en-
°C ( °F) solution gine coolant temperature and may
-15 (5) sometimes operate even when the
-25 (-13) 35% 65% engine is not running. Use extreme
-35 (-31) 40% 60% caution when working near the
-45 (-49) 50% 50% blades of the cooling fan so that you
60% 40% are not injured by a rotating fan
blade. As the engine coolant tem-
HTB170A perature decreases, the fan will auto-
matically shut off. This is a normal
condition.

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G060B02S-GAT THE SPARK NOTE: G070A01TB-AAT
o It is recommended that spark
REPLACING CHANGING THE AIR CLEANER
PLUGS plugs should be changed by an FILTER
authorized Hyundai dealer.
o When replacing the spark plugs, Gasoline engine
always use genuine parts recom-
mended.

Recommended Spark Plugs:

Unleaded: 1.0 ~ 1.1 mm Unleaded Leaded
(0.039 ~ 0.043 in.) engine engine
Leaded: 0.7 ~ 0.8 mm
(0.028 ~ 0.032 in.) CHAMPION RC10YC4 RC10YC
BKR5ES
G060A01L NGK BKR5ES-11

The spark plugs should be changed at HTB168
the intervals specified in the vehicle
maintenances schedule in Section 5 or Diesel engine
whenever engine performance indi-
cates they should be changed. Symp- HTB168A
toms that suggest poor spark plug
performance include engine misfiring
under load, loss of fuel economy, poor
acceleration, etc. When spark plugs
are replaced, always use spark plugs
recommended by Hyundai. The use of
other spark plugs can result in loss of
performance, radio interference or
engine damage.

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1. Removetheenginecover(Ifinstalled) The wiper blades should be carefully G080B01HR-GAT
2. Unsnap the clips around the cover. inspected from time to time and cleaned
3. Lift the cover off. to remove accumulations of road film Replacing the Wiper Blades
4. Remove the old filter and replace to or other debris. To clean the wiper To replace the wiper blades, raise the
blades and arms, use a clean sponge wiper to the vertical position.
the new one. Genuine Hyundai Re- or cloth with a mild soap or detergent To remove the wiper blade
placement Parts are recommended. and water. If the wipers continue to
streak or smear the glass, replace (1)
! CAUTION: them with Genuine Hyundai Replace-
ment parts or their equivalent. HHR5048
Operating your vehicle without a
proper air filter in place can result ! CAUTION: 1. Push down the wiper blade with the
in excessive engine wear. locking clip (1) pressed to detach it
o Do not operate the wipers on dry from the wiper arm.
G080A02A-AAT glass. This can result in more
rapid wear of the wiper blades
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES and may scratch the glass.

o Keep the blade rubber out of con-
tact with petroleum products
such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.

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1. Put a new wiper blade onto the wiper G090A02A-GAT
arm and lower the wiper blade at the
level of the wiper arm as shown in the FILLING THE WASHER RESER-
drawing. VOIR

Gasoline engine

HHR5049 HTB173

2. Raise the wiper blade lightly and pull HHR5051 Diesel engine
it up.
2. Pull up the wiper blade until you hear
To install the wiper blade an audible "click" to engage in the
end of the wiper arm.

NOTE:
Do not allow the wiper arm to fall
against the windshield.

HHR5050 HTB173A

The washer fluid reservoir supplies fluid
to the windshield washer system.

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A good quality washer fluid should be ! WARNING: G100A02TB-GAT
used to fill the washer reservoir. The
fluid level should be checked more o Windshield washer fluid agents CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE
frequently during bad weather or when- contain some amounts of alcohol OIL (MANUAL)
ever the washer system is in more and can be flammable under cer-
frequent use. tain circumstances. Do not allow Filler plug Drain plug
The capacity of the washer reservoir is sparks or flame to contact the
3.0 liters (3.2 U.S. quarts). washer fluid or the washer fluid HXGS506
reservoir. Damage to the vehicle
! CAUTION: or its occupants could occur. Transaxle lubricant in the manual
transaxle should be checked at those
o Radiator antifreeze (engine cool- o Windshield washer fluid is poi- intervals specified in the vehicle main-
ant) should not be used in the sonous to humans and animals. tenance schedule in Section 5.
washer system because it will Do not drink windshield washer
damage the car's finish. fluid. Serious injury or death could
occur.
o The washer lever should not be
pulled and the washer should Recommended Oil
not be operated if the washer Use only HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS
reservoir is empty. This can dam- MTF 75W/85 (API GL-4) in the manual
age the washer fluid pump. transaxle.

Manual Transaxle Oil Capacity
The oil capacity of the manual transaxle
is 2.15 liters for gasoline engine and 2.0
liters for diesel engine.