service Hyundai Atos 2002 Owner's Guide

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
5-2 XF040C1-E SCHEDULED MAINTENANCEIn order to ensure the continued safety, reliability and longevity of the
vehicle, the following maintenance service operations should be per- formed at the time or mileage intervals specified. It is recommended that all routine maintenance services are entrusted to
a Hyundai dealer to ensure that the manufacturers recommended proce-dures are employed and that only genuine Hyundai replacement parts areused. Incorrect maintenance techniques or the use of non genuinereplacement parts may invalidate the vehicle warranty.
F030B02X-EAT R : Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
1 ENGINE OIL & FILTER (SG OR ABOVE)
2 DRIVE BELT (WATER PUMP & GENERATOR)
3 FUEL FILTER (MFI)
4 FUEL LINES, FUEL HOSES & CONNECTIONS
5 TIMING BELT
6 VAPOR HOSE & FUEL FILLER CAP
7 VACUUM CRANKCASE VENTILATION HOSES
8 AIR CLEANER FILTER
9 SPARK PLUGS
10 VALVE CLEARANCE
No. DESCRIPTION60 72
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R R R I
5060
R R I
R I I
4048
R R I
R R I
1012
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MILES X 1000 MONTHS30 36
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20 24
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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
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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 SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
A - Repeated short distance driving
B - Extensive idling
C - Driving in dusty, rough roads
D - Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
E - Driving in sandy areas F - More than 50% driving in heavy city traffic during hot weather above
90°F (32°C)
G - Driving in mountainous areasH - Towing a trailer
I - Driving for rental car, taxi, commercial car or vehicle towing
J - Driving over 100 MPH
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER AIR CLEANER FILTER SPARK PLUGSTIMING BELT BRAKE PADS, CALIPERS AND ROTORS REAR BRAKE DRUMS/LININGS,PARKING BRAKE STEERING GEAR BOX, LINKAGE & BOOTS/LOWER ARM BALL JOINTDRIVESHAFTS AND BOOTS MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL TRANSAXLE OIL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
DRIVING
CONDITION
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALSMAINTENANCEOPERATION
R R R R
I I I I
R R EVERY 4,500 MILE OR 6 MONTHS MORE FREQUENTLY MORE FREQUENTLY EVERY 37,000 MILE OR 48 MONTHSMORE FREQUENTLY MORE FREQUENTLY MORE FREQUENTLY EVERY 9,000 MILE OR 12 MONTHS EVERY 60,000 MILE EVERY 27,000 MILE
MAINTENANCE ITEM
A, B, C, F, H C, E B, H D, E, F, GC, D, G, H C, D, G, H C, D, E, F C, D, E, F A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J A, C, E, F, G, H, I

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
5-6 F070B01A-GAT
o Cooling SystemCheck the cooling system part, such as radia-
tor, coolant reservoir, hoses and connections for leakage and damage. Replace any dam-aged parts.
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o Engine coolant The coolant should be changed at the intervals
specified in the maintenance schedule.
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o Manual or semi-automatic transaxle
oil
Inspect the manual or semi-automatic transaxle
oil according to the maintenance schedule.
NOTE: If the oil level is low, check for possible
leaks before adding oil. Do not overfill.
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o Automatic transaxle fluidThe fluid level should be in the “HOT” range of
the dipstick, after engine and transaxle are at
normal operating temperature. Check the Auto-matic Transaxle Fluid level with the engine
running and the transaxle in neutral, with theparking brake properly applied. Use ESSOJWS3314 when adding or changing fluid. F070F01A-AAT o Brake hoses and linesVisually check for proper installation, chafing, cracks, deterioration and any leakage. Replaceany deteriorated or damaged parts immediate-ly. F070G02A-AAT
o Brake fluid Check brake fluid level in the brake fluid reser- voir. The level should be between "MIN" and"MAX" marks on the side of the reservoir. Use only hydraulic brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4. F070H01A-AAT
o Rear brake drums/linings, parking
brake
Check the rear brake drums and linings for
scoring, burning, leaking fluid, broken parts,and excessive wear. Inspect the parking brake
system including the parking brake lever andcables. For detailed service procedures, referto the Shop Manual. F070J01A-AAT
o Brake pads, calipers and rotorsCheck the pads for excessive wear, discs for run out and wear, and calipers for fluid leakage. F070K01A-AAT
o Exhaust pipe and mufflerVisually inspect the exhaust pipes, muffler and hangers for cracks, deterioration, or damage.Start the engine and listen carefully for any
exhaust gas leakage. Tighten connections orreplace parts as necessary. F070L01A-AAT
o Suspension mounting bolts Check the suspension connections for loose- ness or damage. Retighten to the specifiedtorque. F070M01A-AAT
o Steering gear box, linkage & boots/
lower arm ball joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine off, check for excessive free-play in the steering wheel.Check the linkage for bends or damage. Check
the dust boots and ball joints for deterioration,cracks, or damage. Replace any damagedparts. F070N01A-AAT
o Power steering pump, belt and hos-
es
Check the power steering pump and hoses for leakage and damage. Replace any damagedor leaking parts immediately. Inspect the powersteering belt for evidence of cuts, cracks, ex-cessive wear, oiliness and proper tension.Replace or adjust it if necessary.

DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
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GENERAL CHECKS Engine Compartment
The following should be checked regularly:
o Engine oil level and condition
o Transaxle fluid level and condition
o Brake reservoir fluid level
o Engine coolant level
o Windscreen washer fluid level
o Accessory drive belt condition
o Coolant hose condition
o Fluid leaks (on or below components)
o Power steering fluid level
o Tyre pressure and condition (including spare)
o Battery condition ZG020C1-A
Vehicle Exterior
The following should be checked monthly:
o Overall appearance and condition
o Wheel condition and wheel nut tightness
o Exhaust system condition
o Light condition and operation
o Windscreen glass condition
o Wiper blade condition
o Paint condition and corrosion
o Fluid leaks
o Door and hood lock condition o Air filter element condition G020C02X-GAT
Vehicle Interior
The following should be checked each time
when the vehicle is driven:
o Lights operation
o Windscreen wipers operation
o Horn operation
o Defroster, heating system operation (and air conditioning, if installed)
o Steering operation and condition
o Mirror condition and operation
o Turn signal operation
o Accelerator pedal operation
o Brake operation, including parking brake
o Manual transaxle operation, including clutch operation
o Automatic transaxle operation, including "Park" mechanism operation
o Seat control condition and operation
o Seat belt condition and operation
o Sunvisor operation
If you notice anything that does not operate
correctly or appear to be functioning correctly, inspect it carefully and seek assistance fromyour Hyundai dealer if service is needed. ZG030A1-A
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL
Engine oil is essential to the performance andservice of the engine. It is suggested that youcheck the oil level at least once a week innormal use and more often if you are on a tripor driving in severe conditions. ZG030B1-E
Recommended Oil
SSA6030B°C °F -25-13 20W-40 20W-50
15W-40 15W-50
10W-30
10W-40 10W-50
5W-40
5W-30
5W-20
40104
2068
1050
032
-15 5 -10-14
SH, SG or SG/CD (API) multi-grade and fuel efficient oil is recommended. NOTE: SAE 5W-20 is not recommended for sus-tained high speed vehicle operation.

DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE 6-5
G040A05XNOTE: Always dispose of used engine oil in an
environmentally acceptable manner. It is suggested that it be placed in a sealed con-tainer and taken to a service station forreclamation. Do not pour the oil on theground or put it into the household trash.
WARNING: Used motor oil may cause irritation or can-
cer of the skin if left in contact with the skin for prolonged periods of time. Wash yourhands thoroughly with soap and warm wa-ter as soon as possible after handling usedoil.
8. Before installing the new oil filter on the
engine, apply clean engine oil to the surfaceof the rubber gasket.Temporarily tighten the oil filter by hand.
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9. Using the special tool (09263-02000) andtorque wrench, tighten the oil filter to the specified torque.
Tightening torque ................... 12-16 Nm (120-160 kg.cm, 9-12 lb.ft)
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SST (09263-02000)
Extension bar
NOTE:
o Be careful not to drop the engine oil on the rubber parts of the engine mounting insulator.
o You can purchase the SST from your Hyundai dealer.
o If you aren’t sure how to use, consult your Hyundai dealer.
10. Refill the crankcase with the recommended engine oil. Refer to the specification in chap-ter 9 for engine oil capacity.
11. Start the engine and check to be sure no oil is leaking from the drain plug or oil filter.
12. Shut off the engine and recheck the oil level. ZG040B1-E
Protect the Environment: It is illegal to pollute drains, water courses or
soil. Use authorized facilities for disposal. If indoubt, contact your Local Authority for advice.
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CHECKING AND CHANGING THE EN- GINE COOLANT
WARNING: Do not remove the radiator cap when the en-
gine is hot. When the engine is hot, the coolant is under pressure and may erupt through theopening if the cap is removed. You could beseriously burned if you do not observe thisprecaution. Do not remove the cap until theradiator is cool to the touch.