HYUNDAI VERACRUZ 2007 Owners Manual

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Maintenance
G070200AENChanging the coolantHave coolant changed by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer according to the
Maintenance Schedule at the beginning
of this section.
WARNING -
Radiator cap
Do not remove the radiator cap
when the engine and radiator are
hot. Scalding hot coolant and
steam may blow out under pres-
sure causing serious injury.
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CAUTION
Put a thick cloth around the radiator
cap before refilling the coolant in
order to prevent the coolant from
overflowing into engine parts such
as the generator.
WARNING -
Coolant
 Do not use radiator coolant or
antifreeze in the washer fluid
reservoir.
 Radiator coolant can severely
obscure visibility when sprayed
on the windshield and may cause
loss of vehicle control or damage
to paint and body trim.
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Maintenance18 7BRAKE FLUIDG080100AENChecking the brake fluid level Check the fluid level in the reservoir peri-
odically. The fluid level should be
between MAX and MIN marks on the
side of the reservoir.
Before removing the reservoir cap and
adding brake fluid, clean the area around
the reservoir cap thoroughly to prevent
brake fluid contamination.If the level is low, add fluid to the MAX
level. The level will fall with accumulated
mileage. This is a normal condition asso-
ciated with the wear of the brake linings.
If the fluid level is excessively low, have
the brake system checked by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer.
Use only the specified brake fluid. (Refer
to “Recommended lubricants or capaci-
ties” in section 9.)
Never mix different types of fluid.
WARNING -
Brake fluid
When changing and adding brake
fluid, handle it carefully. Do not let it
come in contact with your eyes. If
brake fluid should come in contact
with your eyes, immediately flush
them with a large quantity of fresh
tap water. Have your eyes examined
by a doctor as soon as possible.
WARNING -
Loss of brake
fluid
In the event the brake system
requires frequent additions of fluid,
the vehicle should be inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
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CAUTION
Do not allow brake fluid to contact
the vehicle's body paint, as paint
damage will result. Brake fluid,
which has been exposed to open air
for an extended time should never
be used as its quality cannot be
guaranteed. It should be disposed
of properly. Don't put in the wrong
kind of fluid. A few drops of miner-
al-based oil, such as engine oil, in
your brake system can damage
brake system parts.
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Maintenance
POWER STEERING FLUIDG090100AENChecking the power steering fluid
level With the vehicle on level ground, check
the fluid level in the power steering reser-
voir periodically. The fluid should be
between MAX and MIN marks on the
side of the reservoir at the normal tem-
perature.
Before adding power steering fluid, thor-
oughly clean the area around the reser-
voir cap to prevent power steering fluid
contamination.
If the level is low, add fluid to the MAX
level.
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NOTICECheck that the fluid level is in the
"HOT" range on the reservoir. If the
fluid is cold, check that it is in the
"COLD" range.In the event the power steering system
requires frequent addition of fluid, the
vehicle should be inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Use only the specified power steering
fluid. (Refer to "Recommended lubricants
or capacities" in section 9.)G090200AUNChecking the power steering
hoseCheck the connections for oil leaks, dam-
age and twists in the power steering
hose before driving.
CAUTION
 To avoid damage to the power
steering pump, do not operate the
vehicle for prolonged periods
with a low power steering fluid
level.
 Never start the engine when the
reservoir tank is empty.
 When adding fluid, be careful that
dirt does not get into the tank.
 Too little fluid can result in
increased steering effort and/or
noise from the power steering
system.
 The use of the non-specified fluid
could reduce the effectiveness of
the power steering system and
cause damage to it.
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Maintenance20 7WASHER FLUIDG120100AUNChecking the washer fluid level The reservoir is translucent so that you
can check the level with a quick visual
inspection.
Check the fluid level in the washer fluid
reservoir and add fluid if necessary. Plain
water may be used if washer fluid is not
available. However, use washer solvent
with antifreeze characteristics in cold cli-
mates to prevent freezing.
G140100AENChecking the parking brake Check whether the stroke is within spec-
ification when the parking brake pedal is
depressed with 66 lb (30 kg, 294 N) of
force. Also, the parking brake alone
should securely hold the vehicle on a fair-
ly steep grade. If the stroke is more or
less than specified, have the parking
brake adjusted by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Stroke : 5.1~5.5 in (130~140 mm)
WARNING -
Coolant
 Do not use radiator coolant or
antifreeze in the washer fluid
reservoir.
 Radiator coolant can severely
obscure visibility when sprayed
on the windshield and may cause
loss of vehicle control or damage
to paint and body trim.
 Windshield washer fluid agents
contain some amounts of alcohol
and can be flammable under cer-
tain circumstances. Do not allow
sparks or flame to contact the
washer fluid or the washer fluid
reservoir. Damage to the vehicle
or occupants could occur.
 Windshield washer fluid is poi-
sonous to humans and animals.
Do not drink and avoid contacting
windshield washer fluid. Serious
injury or death could occur.
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Maintenance
AIR CLEANER G160100AEN-EUFilter replacement It must be replaced when necessary, and
should not be cleaned and reused.1. Loosen the air cleaner cover attaching
clips and open the cover.
2. Replace the air cleaner filter.
3. Lock the cover with the cover attaching
clips.
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Maintenance22 7Replace the filter according to the
Maintenance Schedule.If the vehicle is operated in extremely
dusty or sandy areas, replace the ele-
ment more often than the usual recom-
mended intervals. (Refer to
“Maintenance under severe usage condi-
tions” in this section.)
G170100AUNFilter inspectionThe climate control air filter should be
replaced every 10,000 miles (15,000
km). If the vehicle is operated in severely
air-polluted cities or on dusty rough
roads for a long period, it should be
inspected more frequently and replaced
earlier. When you replace the climate
control air filter, replace it performing the
following procedure, and be careful to
avoid damaging other components.
G170200AENFilter replacement1. Open the glove box and remove the
support rod (1).
CAUTION
 Do not drive with the air cleaner
removed; this will result in exces-
sive engine wear.
 When removing the air cleaner fil-
ter, be careful that dust or dirt
does not enter the air intake, or
damage may result.
 Use a HYUNDAI genuine part. Use
of non-genuine parts could dam-
age the air flow sensor.
CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER
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2. With the glove box open, remove the
stoppers on both sides to allow the
glove box to hang freely on the hinges.3. Remove the climate control air filter
case pulling out both sides of the
cover.4. Replace the climate control air filter.
5. Reassemble in the reverse order of
disassembly.
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NOTICEWhen replacing the climate control air
filter install it properly. Otherwise, the
system may produce noise and the effec-
tiveness of the filter may be reduced.
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Maintenance24 7WIPER BLADES G180100AUNBlade inspection✽
✽
NOTICECommercial hot waxes applied by auto-
matic car washes have been known to
make the windshield difficult to clean.
Contamination of either the windshield or
the wiper blades with foreign matter can
reduce the effectiveness of the wind-
shield wipers. Common sources of con-
tamination are insects, tree sap, and hot
wax treatments used by some commer-
cial car washes. If the blades are not wip-
ing properly, clean both the window and
the blades with a good cleaner or mild
detergent, and rinse thoroughly with
clean water.
G180200AUNBlade replacement When the wipers no longer clean ade-
quately, the blades may be worn or
cracked, and require replacement.
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CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, do not use gasoline,
kerosene, paint thinner, or other
solvents on or near them.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiper
arms or other components, do not
attempt to move the wipers manual-
ly.
CAUTION
The use of a non-specified wiper
blade could result in wiper malfunc-
tion and failure.
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Maintenance
G180201AEN-EUFront windshield wiper bladeFor your convenience, move the wind-
shield wiper blades to the service posi-
tion as follows;
1. Remove the key from the ignition
switch.
2. Move the wiper switch to the single
wiping position (MIST) and hold the
switch until the wiper arm is in the fully
up position.3. Raise the wiper arm. 4. Press the button and slide the blade
assembly upward.
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CAUTION
Do not allow the wiper arm to fall
against the windshield, since it may
chip or crack the windshield.
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Maintenance26 75. Install the blade assembly in the
reverse order of removal.
6. Return the wiper arm on the wind-
shield.
7. Turn the ignition switch to the ON posi-
tion.
8. Move the wiper switch to any position
and then to the OFF position.
G180202AENRear window wiper blade 1. Raise the wiper arm and pull out the
wiper blade assembly.2. Install the new blade assembly by
inserting the center part into the slot in
the wiper arm until it clicks into place.
3. Make sure the blade assembly is
installed firmly by trying to pull it slight-
ly.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms or
other components, have an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer replace the wiper
blade.
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