check engine Hyundai Coupe 2003 Owner's Guide

DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
6-16 G180A01A-GAT CHECKING BRAKE PEDAL CLEARANCE You need a helper to check the brake pedal clearance. With the engine running, have yourhelper press down on the brake pedal severaltimes and then hold it down with a force of about490N (50 kg, 110 lbs). The brake pedal clear-ance is the distance from the top surface of thebrake pedal to the asphalt sheeting under thefloor mat. If the brake pedal clearance is notwithin the limits specified in the illustration, haveit inspected by your Hyundai dealer and adjust-ed or repaired if necessary.
SSA6180A
45.1 mm (1.78 in.)
G170A01A-GAT
CHECKING BRAKE PEDAL FREE-PLAY
With the engine off, press down on the brake pedal several times to reduce the vacuum in thebrake booster. Then, using your hand, press down slowly on the brake pedal until you feel a change inresistance. This is the brake pedal freeplay.The freeplay should be within the limits speci-fied in the illustration. If it is not, have it inspect-ed by your Hyundai dealer and adjusted orrepaired if necessary.
SSA6170A
3 ~ 8 mm
(0.12 ~ 0.31 in.)
G160A01A-GAT
CHECKING CLUTCH PEDAL FREE-PLAY
With the engine off, press lightly on the clutch pedal until you feel a change in resistance. Thisis the clutch pedal freeplay. The freeplay shouldbe within the limits specified in the illustration. Ifit is not, have it inspected by your Hyundaidealer and adjusted or repaired if necessary.
SSA6160A
6 ~ 13 mm (0.24 ~ 0.51 in.)

DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE 6-17
G200B02A-AAT
Replacing Accessory Fuse The fuse box for the lights and other electrical accessories will be found low on the dashboardon the driver's side. Inside the box you will find alist showing the circuits protected by each fuse. If any of your car's lights or other electrical
accessories stop working, a blown fuse couldbe the reason. If the fuse has burned out, youwill see that the metal strip inside the fuse hasburned through. If you suspect a blown fuse,follow this procedure:
1. Turn off the ignition and all other switches.
2. Open the fuse box and examine each fuse. Remove each fuse by pulling it toward you (a small "fuse puller" tool is contained in thefuse box to simplify this operation).
3. Be sure to check all other fuses even if you find one that appears to have burned out.
HGK185
G200A01A-AAT
CHECKING AND REPLACING FUSES Replacing a Fusible Link
A fusible link will melt if the electrical circuits
from the battery are ever overloaded, thus pre- venting damage to the entire wiring harness.(This could be caused by a short in the systemdrawing too much current.) If this ever happens,have a Hyundai dealer determine the cause,repair the system and replace the fusible link.The fusible links are located in a relay box foreasy inspection.
CAUTION: When replacing a fusible link, never use
anything but a new fusible link with the same or lower amperage rating. Never use apiece of wire or a higher-rated fusible link.This could result in serious damage andcreate a fire hazard.
AS60310A
Good
Bad
G190A01A-GAT
CHECKING DRIVE BELTS
Drive belts should be checked periodically for proper tension and adjusted if necessary. At thesame time, belts should be examined for cracks,wear, fraying or other evidence of deteriorationand replaced if necessary.Belt routing should also be checked to be surethere is no interference between the belts andother parts of the engine. After a belt is re-placed, the new belt should be adjusted againafter two or three weeks to eliminate slackresulting from initial stretching after use.
G190A01GK
V6
DOHC
Water Pump Pulley
Generator Pulley
Crankshaft Pulley 5.1~6 mm (0.2~0.24 in.)
Power steering
Auto tensioner
GeneratorEng.pulleyCOMP

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G240A01A-AAT
POWER STEERING HOSES It is suggested that you check the power steer-
ing hose connections for fluid leakage daily. The power steering hoses should be replaced ifthere is severe surface cracking, pulling, scuff-ing or worn spots. Deterioration of the hosecould cause premature failure. G250A01A-AAT
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR HYUNDAI
If you desire additional information about main- taining and servicing your Hyundai, you maypurchase a factory Shop Manual at your Hyundaidealer's parts department. This is the samemanual used by dealership technicians andwhile it is highly technical it can be useful inobtaining a better understanding of your carand how it works.
G230A03A-GAT
POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
The power steering fluid level should be checked
regularly.
To check the power steering fluid level, be sure
the ignition is "OFF", then check to make cer-tain that the power steering fluid level is be-tween the "MAX" and "MIN" level markings onthe fluid reservoir.
NOTE: Grinding noise from the power steering
pump may be heard immediately after the engine is started in extremely cold condi-tions (below - 20°F). If the noise stops dur-
HGK214
G220C01A-AAT
Checking Condenser Cooling Fan
The condenser coolant fan should come on
automatically whenever the air conditioning is in operation. ing warm up, there is no abnormal functionin the system. It is due to a power steeringfluid characteristic in extremely cold condi-tions. Recommended Fluid Use PSF-3 type fluid NOTE: Do not start the engine when the power steering oil reservoir is empty.
G210B01A-AAT
Checking the Battery Keep the battery clean. Any evidence of corro-
sion around the battery posts or terminals shouldbe removed using a solution of household bak-ing soda and warm water. After the batteryterminals are dry, cover them with a light coat-ing of grease.
G220A01A-AAT
CHECKING ELECTRIC COOLING FANS WARNING: The cooling fan is controlled by engine cool-
ant temperature and may sometimes oper- ate even when the engine is not running.Use extreme caution when working near theblades of the coolant fan, so that you are notinjured by a rotating fan blade. As the cool-ant temperature decreases the fan will auto-matically shut off. This is a normal condi-tion.
G220B01A-AAT
Checking Engine Cooling Fan The engine coolant fan should come on auto-
matically if the engine coolant temperature ishigh.
o Charge batteries only in a well ventilated
area.
o Do not permit flames, sparks or smoking in the area.
o Keep children away from the area.

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SPECIFICATION:
"H" Horizontal center line of headlights from ground:Low Beam: 679mm (26.7 in.)High Beam: 672mm (26.5 in.) "W" Distance between each headlight center :Low Beam: 1,202mm (47.3 in.)High Beam: 966mm (38.0 in.) "L" Distance between the headlights and the wall
that the lights are tested against : 3,000 mm (118 in.)
G290B01GK-GAT
Adjustment After Headlight Assembly Replacement
G290B02Y
Vertical line
Cut-off line Ground line
Horizontal line
LW
H
H "P"30 mm ( 1.18 in.)
If the vehicle has had front body repair and the
headlight assembly has been replaced, the headlight aiming should be checked using anaiming screen as shown in the illustration. Turnon the headlight switch.
1. Adjust headlights so that main axis of light is parallel to center line of the body and isaligned with point "P" shown in the illustra-tion.
2. Dotted lines in the illustration show the cen- ter of headlights.
1. Keep all tires inflated to the correct pres-
sure.
2. Place the vehicle on level ground and press the front bumper & rear bumper down sev-eral times. Place vehicle at a distance of 3m(118 in.) from the test wall.
3. See that the vehicle is unloaded (except for full levels of coolant, engine oil and fuel, andspare tire, jack, and tools).
4. Clean the head light lenses and turn on the headlights.
5. Open the hood.
6. Draw the vertical line (through the center of each headlight beam pattern) and the hori-zontal line (through the center of each head-light beam pattern) on the aiming screen. And then, draw a parallel line at 30 mm (1.18 in.) under the horizontal line.
7. Adjust each cut-off line of the low beam to the parallel line with a phillips screwdriver -VERTICAL AIMING.
8. Adjust each cut-off line of the low beam to each vertical line with a phillips screwdriver- HORIZONTAL AIMING.

CONSUMER INFORMATION 8-1
8. CONSUMERINFORMATION
I010A01A-GAT
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER (VIN) The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the
number used in registering your car and in all legal matters pertaining to its ownership, etc. It can be found on the identification plate at-
tached to the engine side of the firewall be-tween the engine and passenger compartment. I010B01A-AAT
Engine Number
I010B01GK
The engine number is stamped on the engine
block as shown in the drawing.
I020A01A-AAT TIRE INFORMATIONThe tires supplied on your new Hyundai are
chosen to provide the best performance for normal driving. I030A02GK-AAT
RECOMMENDED INFLATION PRES- SURES
The tire label located on the driver side center
pillar outer panel gives the tire pressures rec- ommended for your vehicle.
HGK220
HGK092
8
DOHC V6
These pressures were chosen to provide the
most satisfactory combination of ride comfort, tire wear and stability under normal conditions.Tire pressures should be checked at leastmonthly. Proper tire inflation pressures shouldbe maintained for these reasons: 6.0Jx156.5Jx16 7.0Jx17
4Tx16 TIRE
SIZE
RIM
SIZE PRESSURE, kPa (PSI)
195/65R15 205/55R16 215/45R17
T125/70R16 REAR
210(30)210(30)210(30)420(60) FRONT
210(30) 230(33) 240(35)420(60)
UP TO 2
PERSONS UP TO
MAX. LOAD
REAR
210(30) 230(33) 230(33)420(60)
FRONT210(30)210(30) 220(32) 420(60)

VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
9-2 2.0 L
82 x 93.5 1,975
1 - 3 - 4 - 2

700 ± 100
BTDC 8° ± 5°
1.6 L
76.5 x 87 1,599
1 - 3 - 4 - 2
AUTO LASH
BKR5ES-11 RC10YC4BKR5ESRC10YC
700 ± 100
BTDC 5° ± 5° SPECIFICATION
1.0 ~ 1.1 mm (0.039 ~ 0.043 in.)0.7 ~ 0.8 mm (0.028 ~ 0.032 in.)
ITEMS
Engine TypeBore x StrokeDisplacement (cc) Firing order Valve clearance(Cold Engine 20 ± 5°C) Spark plug Spark plug gap
Idle speed (RPM) Ignition timing (Base) Unleaded Leaded Unleaded Leaded 2.7 L
2.7 6 Cylinder V6 DOHC 86.7 x 75
2,656
1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6
AUTO LASH
PFR5N-11
RC10PYPB4
750 ± 100
BTDC 12° ± 10°
J070A03GK-GAT ENGINE
Intake ExhaustIntake Exhaust NGKCHAMPION NGK CHAMPIONFor
adjusting
For
checking0.17 ~ 0.23 mm (0.0067 ~ 0.0091 in.) 0.25 ~ 0.31 mm (0.0098 ~ 0.0122 in.) 0.12 ~ 0.28 mm (0.0047 ~ 0.011 in.)
0.2 ~ 0.38 mm (0.0079 ~ 0.015 in.)
4-Cyl., In-line DOHC

INDEX
10-2
Driving
Economical driving ....................................................................... 2-11
Smooth cornering ......................................................................... 2-11
Winter driving ................................................................................ 2-11
E Emissions Control Systems ................................................................ 7-1
Engine Before starting the engine .............................................................. 2-2
Changing the oil and filter .............................................................. 6-6
Compartment .................................................................................. 6-1
Coolant ........................................................................................... 6-7
Coolant temperature gauge .......................................................... 1-29
If the engine overheats ................................................................... 3-2
Number ........................................................................................... 8-1
Oil .................................................................................................. 6-4 Oil consumption .............................................................................. 6-6
Starting ........................................................................................... 2-3
Engine Exhaust Can Be Dangerous ................................................... 2-1
FFog Li ght ........................................................................................... 1-43
Front Seats Adjustable front seats ..................................................................... 1-8
Adjustable headrests ...................................................................... 1-8Adjusting seat forward and rearward ............................................. 1-8
Adjusting seatback angle ...................... ......................................... 1-8
Lumbar support control ............... ................................................... 1-9
Seat cushion height adjustment ..................................................... 1-9
Seat warm er ................................................................................... 1-9
Fuel
Capacity .......................................................................................... 9-1
Gauge ........................................................................................... 1-28
Recommendations .......................................................................... 1-1 Fuel Filler Lid
Remote release ............................................................................ 1-45
Fuse Panel Description .......................................................... 6-23 ~ 6-24
Fuses ................................................................................................ 6-17
GGeneral Everyday Checks .................................................................. 6-4
Glove box .......................................................................................... 1-41
HHazard Warn ing System ................................................................... 1-36
Headlight Bulb ................................................................................... 6-20
Headlight Leveling Device System ................................................... 1-38
Heating and Cooling Control Rotary type ........................................................................ 1-51 ~ 1-56
Automatic type ................................................................... 1-57 ~ 1-62
High-mounted rear stoplight .............................................................. 1-44
Hood Release ................................................................................... 1-44
Horn ................................................................................................ 1-47
IIgnition Switch ..................................................................................... 2-2
Immobilizer System ............................................................................. 1-2
Infinity Sound System (B260) ........................................................... 1-80
Anti-Theft Device .......................................................................... 1-81
General operation ......................................................................... 1-81
Radio operation ............................................................................ 1-82
CD operation ................................................................................ 1-83
Instrument Cluster and Indicator ....................................................... 1-26
Instrument Panel Light Control (Rheostat) .......................................1-37
Instruments and Controls .................................................................. 1-25
Intermittent Wiper .............................................................................. 1-35

CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT1- 27
SB210K1-E
OIL PRESSURE WARNING LAMP
CAUTION: If the oil pressure lamp illuminates when the engine is running, an insufficient oil pressurelevel for continued safe operation of the en-gine exists. Continued operation of the en-gine in this condition may result in seriousengine damage. Under normal circumstances, the lamp will illu- minate when the ignition is turned "on" and will beextinguished when the engine is started.If the oil pressure warning lamp illuminates whilstthe engine is running, stop the engine immedi-ately and check the engine oil level. If the level isinsufficient, add the required amount of oil asindicated by the engine oil dipstick. If the lampfails to extinguish when the engine is restarted,do not continue to operate the vehicle.If the oil pressure lamp illuminates during normaloperation and the cause is not an insufficient oillevel, or the lamp fails to illuminate when theignition is turned "on", contact the nearest Hyundaidealer before further operating the vehicle.
SB210G1-E TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR LAMPS
Operation of a turn signal is indicated by the warning lamp located in the instrument cluster. Ifthe lamp fails to illuminate or does not flash, amalfunction within the turn signal system is indi-cated.
SB210J1-E HIGH BEAM INDICATOR LAMP
The high beam indicator lamp will illuminate whenever the headlamps are switched to highbeam of flash position.
260P02Y-EAT
ABS SERVICE REMINDER IN- DICATOR (Not all models)
When the key is turned to the "ON" position, the Anti-Lock Brake System SRI will come on andthen go off in a few seconds. If the ABS SRIremains on, comes on while driving, or does notcome on when the key is turned to the "ON"position, this indicates that there may be a prob-lem with the ABS.If this occurs, have your vehicle checked by yourHyundai dealer as soon as possible. The normalbraking system will still be operational, but with-out the assistance of the anti-lock brake system. WARNING:If the both ABS SRI and Parking Brake/Brakefluid level warning lights remain "ON" orcome on while driving, there may be a prob-lem with E.B.D (Electronic brake force distri-bution).If this occurs, avoid sudden stops and haveyour vehicle checked by your Hyundai dealeras soon as possible.
B260B01GK-GAT
SRS (AIRBAG) SERVICE REMINDER INDICATOR (SRI)
The SRS service reminder indicator (SRI) comes on and flashes for about 6 seconds after theignition key is turned to the "ON" position or afterthe engine is started, after which it will go out. This light also comes on when the SRS is not working properly. If the SRI does not come on orilluminates continuously when the ignition key isturned to "ON", or continuously remains on afterflashing for about 6 seconds when you turned theignition key to the "ON" position or started theengine, or if it comes on while driving, have theSRS inspected by an authorized Hyundai Dealer.

CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
1- 28 SB2100I-E
DOOR AJAR WARNING LAMP
The door ajar warning lamp indicates that a door is not correctly closed. Ensure that the lamp isextinguished prior to driving the vehicle.
SB210P1-E
LOW FUEL LEVEL WARNING LAMP
The low fuel warning lamp serves to warn the driver that the remaining fuel quantity is approxi-mately 9 litres and that the vehicle should berefuelled. If the vehicle is driven for an extendedperiod with the low fuel warning lamp illuminatedthere exists a possibility that misfiring due to fuel
becoming defective, approximately fifty per centof the normal braking performance will be avail-able.If failure of one of the circuits occurs, the requiredamount of pedal effort, pedal travel and stoppingdistance will be increased. Use of the gearbox isrecommended to assist in bringing the vehicle torest. The vehicle must not be driven once brakefailure has occurred until the system has beenrepaired and is functioning normally.The braking system employs a vacuum servo inorder that the pedal efforts are reduced. Powerfor the servo is derived from the engine andtherefore, in the event of the engine stopping orthe vehicle being towed, pedal efforts will besubstantially increased. SB210M1-E
CHARGING SYSTEM WARNING LAMP
The charging system warning lamp should illumi- nate when the ignition switch is turned to the"ON" position and should be extinguished whenthe engine is started. If the lamp fails to illuminatewhen the ignition is turned "ON" or fails to extin-guish after starting the engine, the nearestHyundai dealer should be contacted. If the lampilluminates whilst the vehicle is being driven, stopthe vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so andcheck the condition of the generator drive belt. Ifthe belt is in place and the tension is satisfactory,the advice of a Hyundai dealer should be sought.
B260H01GK-EAT PARKING BRAKE/BRAKE FLUID LEVEL WARNING LAMP
CAUTION: In the event of problems being suspected with the braking system, the advice of thenearest Hyundai dealer must be sought be-fore the vehicle is driven. Driving the vehiclewith either an electrical or hydraulic brakingsystem defect may be dangerous, resultingin accident or personal injury. Warning lamp operation The parking brake/brake fluid level warning lamp will be illuminated whenever the ignition switch isturned to the "ON" or "START" position when theparking brake is applied and must be extin-guished in a three seconds after the enginestarts.If the warning lamp fails to extinguish or illumi-nates at any other time, the vehicle must bebrought to rest in a safe location and the level ofbrake fluid in the reservoir checked. If the fluidlevel is incorrect, fluid conforming to DOT 3 orDOT 4 specifications should be added. If, aftercorrecting the brake fluid level, the warning lampcontinues to be illuminated, the advice of thenearest Hyundai dealer must be sought beforethe vehicle is driven again.The Hyundai Coupe is equipped with a diago-nally split dual braking system which will ensurethat in the event of one of the brake circuits SB210N2-E
HATCHBACK DOOR OPEN WARNING LAMP
The hatchback door warning lamp indicates when the hatchback door is open or is not fully closed.Ensure that the lamp has extinguished prior todriving the vehicle.CAUTION: If the drive belt (generator belt) is loose,broken, or missing while the vehicle is driv-ing, there may be a serious malfunction, en-gine could overheat because this belt alsodrives the water pump.

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SB210S1-E BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATORThe front brake disc pads are fitted with an audible wear indicator which will cause a highpitched noise to be emitted when the remainingamount of friction lining is below the specifiedvalue. When the wear indicator is heard, thebrake pads should be replaced without delay toavoid damage occurring to the brake discs and asevere reduction in braking efficiency. SB215A1-E FUEL GAUGE The fuel gauge indicates the quantity of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. NOTE: The fuel gauge is not intended to give otherthan an approximate indication of the fuellevel and is unsuitable for the purposes ofcalculating fuel consumption figures.
B260N01GK-EAT
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
This lamp illuminates when there is a malfunction of an exhaust gas related component, and the
system is not functioning properly so that theexhaust gas regulation values are not satisfied.This lamp will also illuminate when the ignition
key is turned to the "ON" position, and will go outafter engine starting. If it illuminates while driving,or does not illuminate when the ignition key isturned to the "ON" position, take your car to yournearest authorized Hyundai dealer and have thesystem checked.
shortage may occur. This situation must be avoided to prevent damage to the catalyst occur-ring. B260E01HP-GAT
SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT (Not all models)
The seat belt warning light blinks for about 6 seconds when the ignition key is turned from the"OFF" position to "ON" or "START".
B260Q01E-GAT
CRUISE INDICATOR (Not all models)
The cruise indicator light in the instrument cluster is illuminated when the cruise control main switchon the end of the barrel is pushed.The indicator light does not illuminate when thecruise control main switch is pushed a secondtime.Information about the use of cruise control isbeginning on page 1-48.
HGK133
B265C01O-AAT Traction Control Indicator Lights (If installed)
The traction control indicators change operation according to the ignition switch position andwhether the system is in operation or not.They will illuminate when the ignition key isturned to the "ON" position, but should go outafter three seconds. If the TCS or TCS-OFFindicator stays on, take your car to your autho-rized Hyundai dealer and have the systemchecked. See section 2 for more informationabout the TCS.