clutch Hyundai Atos 2002 Owner's Manual

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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
Before you start the engine, you should always:
1. Look around the vehicle to be sure there are no flat tires, puddles of oil, water or other indications of possible trouble.
2. After entering the car, check to be sure the parking brake is engaged.
3. Check that all windows, and lights are clean.
4. Check that the interior and exterior mirrors are clean and in position.
5. Check your seat, seatback and headrest to be sure they are in their proper positions.
6. Lock all the doors.
7. Fasten your seat belt and be sure that all other occupants have fastened theirs.
8. Turn off all lights and accessories that are not needed.
9. When you turn the ignition switch to "ON", check that all appropriate warning lights are operating and that you have sufficient fuel.
10. Check the operation of warning lights and all bulbs when key is in the "ON" position. o To start the engine, insert the ignition key
and turn it to the "START" position. Releaseit as soon as the engine starts. Do not hold
the key in the "START" position for morethan 15 seconds.
NOTE:
NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
For safety, the engine will not start if the
For safety, the engine will not start if the For safety, the engine will not start if the
For safety, the engine will not start if the
For safety, the engine will not start if the
shift lever is not
shift lever is not shift lever is not
shift lever is not
shift lever is not in "P" or "N" Position
in "P" or "N" Position in "P" or "N" Position
in "P" or "N" Position
in "P" or "N" Position
(Automatic Transaxle).
(Automatic Transaxle). (Automatic Transaxle).
(Automatic Transaxle).
(Automatic Transaxle). C040A01A-AAT
KEY POSITIONS
KEY POSITIONS KEY POSITIONS
KEY POSITIONS
KEY POSITIONS
WARNING:
WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:
WARNING:
The engine should not be turned off or the
The engine should not be turned off or the The engine should not be turned off or the
The engine should not be turned off or the
The engine should not be turned off or the
key removed from
key removed from key removed from
key removed from
key removed from the ignition key cylinder
the ignition key cylinder the ignition key cylinder
the ignition key cylinder
the ignition key cylinder
while the vehicle is in motion. The steering
while the vehicle is in motion. The steering while the vehicle is in motion. The steering
while the vehicle is in motion. The steering
while the vehicle is in motion. The steering
wheel
wheel wheel
wheel
wheel is locked by removing the key.
is locked by removing the key. is locked by removing the key.
is locked by removing the key.
is locked by removing the key. oo
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o "START"
"START" "START"
"START"
"START"
The engine is started in this position. It will crank until you release the key.
NOTE:
NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
Do not hold the key in the "START" position
Do not hold the key in the "START" position Do not hold the key in the "START" position
Do not hold the key in the "START" position
Do not hold the key in the "START" position
for more than 15 seconds.
for more than 15 seconds. for more than 15 seconds.
for more than 15 seconds.
for more than 15 seconds.
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"ON"
"ON" "ON"
"ON"
"ON"
When the key is in the "ON" position, the
ignition is on and all accessories may be turnedon. If the engine is not running, the key shouldnot be left in the "ON" position. This will dis-
charge the battery and may also damage theignition system.
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o "ACC"
"ACC" "ACC"
"ACC"
"ACC"
With the key in the "ACC" position, the some
electrical accessories (radio etc.) may be oper-ated.
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o "LOCK"
"LOCK" "LOCK"
"LOCK"
"LOCK"
The key can be removed or inserted in thisposition. To protect against theft, the steeringwheel locks by removing the key.
NOTE:
NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
To unlock the steering wheel, insert the key,
To unlock the steering wheel, insert the key, To unlock the steering wheel, insert the key,
To unlock the steering wheel, insert the key,
To unlock the steering wheel, insert the key,
and then turn the
and then turn the and then turn the
and then turn the
and then turn the
steering wheel and key
steering wheel and key steering wheel and key
steering wheel and key
steering wheel and key
simultaneously.
simultaneously. simultaneously.
simultaneously.
simultaneously.
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COMBINATION IGNITION SWITCH
COMBINATION IGNITION SWITCH COMBINATION IGNITION SWITCH
COMBINATION IGNITION SWITCH
COMBINATION IGNITION SWITCH
To Start the Engine
To Start the Engine To Start the Engine
To Start the Engine
To Start the Engine
o If your Hyundai is equipped with a manual
transaxle, place the shift lever in neutral and depress the clutch pedal fully.
o If your Hyundai has an automatic transaxle, place the shift lever in "P" (park).
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LOCK
LOCK LOCK
LOCK
LOCK ACC
ACC ACC
ACC
ACC
ONON
ONON
ON
START
START START
START
START

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STARTING
STARTING STARTING
STARTING
STARTING
Normal starting with either a cold or warm
engine is obtained without pumping or depress-
ing the accelerator pedal. Simply turn the key tothe "START" position and release when theengine starts. After the engine has started,allow the engine to run for 10 to 20 secondsprior to placing the vehicle in gear. The starter should not be operated for more
than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 15-30 secondsbetween starting attempts to protect the starterfrom overheating.
WARNING:
WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:
WARNING:
Never run the engine in a closed or poorly
Never run the engine in a closed or poorly Never run the engine in a closed or poorly
Never run the engine in a closed or poorly
Never run the engine in a closed or poorly ventilated area
ventilated area ventilated area
ventilated area
ventilated area any longer than is needed to
any longer than is needed to any longer than is needed to
any longer than is needed to
any longer than is needed to
move your car in or out of the area. The
move your car in or out of the area. The move your car in or out of the area. The
move your car in or out of the area. The
move your car in or out of the area. The
carbon
carbon carbon
carbon
carbon monoxide gas emitted is odorless
monoxide gas emitted is odorless monoxide gas emitted is odorless
monoxide gas emitted is odorless
monoxide gas emitted is odorless
and can cause serious injury or death.
and can cause serious injury or death. and can cause serious injury or death.
and can cause serious injury or death.
and can cause serious injury or death. C050B02X-GAT
Normal Conditions:
Normal Conditions: Normal Conditions:
Normal Conditions:
Normal Conditions:
The Starting Procedure:
1. Insert key, and fasten the seat belt.
2. Depress the clutch pedal fully (manual transaxle) and place the gearshift lever in neutral (manual transaxle) or the selectorlever (automatic transaxle) in "P" (park)position.
3. After turning the ignition key to the "ON" position, make certain all warning lights andgauges are functioning properly before start-
ing the engine.
WARNING:
WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:
WARNING:
Be sure that the clutch is fully depressed
Be sure that the clutch is fully depressed Be sure that the clutch is fully depressed
Be sure that the clutch is fully depressed
Be sure that the clutch is fully depressed when starting a
when starting a when starting a
when starting a
when starting a manual transaxle vehicle.
manual transaxle vehicle. manual transaxle vehicle.
manual transaxle vehicle.
manual transaxle vehicle.
Otherwise, there is the potential to cause
Otherwise, there is the potential to cause Otherwise, there is the potential to cause
Otherwise, there is the potential to cause
Otherwise, there is the potential to cause
damage
damage damage
damage
damage to the vehicle or injury to someone
to the vehicle or injury to someone to the vehicle or injury to someone
to the vehicle or injury to someone
to the vehicle or injury to someone
inside or outside the vehicle as a result
inside or outside the vehicle as a result inside or outside the vehicle as a result
inside or outside the vehicle as a result
inside or outside the vehicle as a result ofof
ofof
of
the forward or backward movement of the
the forward or backward movement of the the forward or backward movement of the
the forward or backward movement of the
the forward or backward movement of the
vehicle that will occur if the
vehicle that will occur if the vehicle that will occur if the
vehicle that will occur if the
vehicle that will occur if the clutch is not
clutch is not clutch is not
clutch is not
clutch is not
depressed when the vehicle is started.
depressed when the vehicle is started. depressed when the vehicle is started.
depressed when the vehicle is started.
depressed when the vehicle is started.
4. Turn the ignition key to the "Start" position
and release it when the engine starts. C070A04X-GAT
OPERATING THE MANUAL TRANSAXLE
OPERATING THE MANUAL TRANSAXLE OPERATING THE MANUAL TRANSAXLE
OPERATING THE MANUAL TRANSAXLE
OPERATING THE MANUAL TRANSAXLE
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Your Hyundai's manual transaxle has a con-
ventional shift pattern. This shift pattern is also imprinted on the shift knob. The transaxle isfully synchronized in all forward gears so shift-
ing to either a higher or a lower gear is easilyaccomplished.
CAUTION:
CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
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o Do not attempt to engage reverse gear
Do not attempt to engage reverse gear Do not attempt to engage reverse gear
Do not attempt to engage reverse gear
Do not attempt to engage reverse gear
when the
when the when the
when the
when the car is moving.
car is moving. car is moving.
car is moving.
car is moving.
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o To avoid damaging the selector mecha-
To avoid damaging the selector mecha- To avoid damaging the selector mecha-
To avoid damaging the selector mecha-
To avoid damaging the selector mecha-
nism, do not use the gear
nism, do not use the gear nism, do not use the gear
nism, do not use the gear
nism, do not use the gear shift lever as a
shift lever as a shift lever as a
shift lever as a
shift lever as a
hand rest. Release the lever immediately
hand rest. Release the lever immediately hand rest. Release the lever immediately
hand rest. Release the lever immediately
hand rest. Release the lever immediately
the shift is completed.
the shift is completed. the shift is completed.
the shift is completed.
the shift is completed.
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o To avoid premature clutch wear, do not
To avoid premature clutch wear, do not To avoid premature clutch wear, do not
To avoid premature clutch wear, do not
To avoid premature clutch wear, do not
use the clutch pedal as
use the clutch pedal as use the clutch pedal as
use the clutch pedal as
use the clutch pedal as
a foot rest, and
a foot rest, and a foot rest, and
a foot rest, and
a foot rest, and
do not hold the vehicle on a gradient
do not hold the vehicle on a gradient do not hold the vehicle on a gradient
do not hold the vehicle on a gradient
do not hold the vehicle on a gradient
using the clutch.
using the clutch. using the clutch.
using the clutch.
using the clutch.
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Using the Clutch of Manual transaxle
Using the Clutch of Manual transaxle Using the Clutch of Manual transaxle
Using the Clutch of Manual transaxle
Using the Clutch of Manual transaxle
The clutch should be pressed all the way to the floor before shifting, then released slowly. Theclutch pedal should be always used after fullyreturning to the original position. Do not restyour foot on the clutch pedal while driving. Thiscan cause unnecessary wear. Do not partiallyengage the clutch to hold the car on an incline.This causes unnecessary wear. Use the park-ing brake to hold the car on an incline. Do notoperate the clutch pedal rapidly and repeatedly. o Slow down when you encounter cross winds.
This gives you much better control of yourcar.
o Be sure the car is completely stopped be- fore you attempt to shift into reverse. Thetransaxle can be damaged if you do not. To
shift into reverse, depress the clutch (manualtransaxle), move the shift lever to neutral,
wait three seconds, then shift to the reverseposition.
o Exercise extreme caution when driving on a slippery surface. Be especially careful whenbraking, accelerating or shifting gears. On aslippery surface, an abrupt change in ve-hicle speed can cause the drive wheels tolose traction and the vehicle to go out ofcontrol.
CAUTION:
CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
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o The risk of rollover is greatly increased if
The risk of rollover is greatly increased if The risk of rollover is greatly increased if
The risk of rollover is greatly increased if
The risk of rollover is greatly increased if
you you
you you
you lose control of your vehicle at high-
lose control of your vehicle at high- lose control of your vehicle at high-
lose control of your vehicle at high-
lose control of your vehicle at high-
way speeds.
way speeds. way speeds.
way speeds.
way speeds.
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o Loss of control often occurs if two or
Loss of control often occurs if two or Loss of control often occurs if two or
Loss of control often occurs if two or
Loss of control often occurs if two or
more wheels drop off the
more wheels drop off the more wheels drop off the
more wheels drop off the
more wheels drop off the roadway and
roadway and roadway and
roadway and
roadway and
the driver oversteers to reenter the road-
the driver oversteers to reenter the road- the driver oversteers to reenter the road-
the driver oversteers to reenter the road-
the driver oversteers to reenter the road-
way.
way. way.
way.
way.
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o In the event your vehicle leaves the road-
In the event your vehicle leaves the road- In the event your vehicle leaves the road-
In the event your vehicle leaves the road-
In the event your vehicle leaves the road-
way, do not steer sharply.
way, do not steer sharply. way, do not steer sharply.
way, do not steer sharply.
way, do not steer sharply. Instead, slow
Instead, slow Instead, slow
Instead, slow
Instead, slow
down before pulling back into the travel
down before pulling back into the travel down before pulling back into the travel
down before pulling back into the travel
down before pulling back into the travel
lanes.
lanes. lanes.
lanes.
lanes.
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o
In a collision crash, on unbelted person
In a collision crash, on unbelted person In a collision crash, on unbelted person
In a collision crash, on unbelted person
In a collision crash, on unbelted person
is significantly more likely to die than a
is significantly more likely to die than a is significantly more likely to die than a
is significantly more likely to die than a
is significantly more likely to die than a
person wearing a seatbelt.
person wearing a seatbelt. person wearing a seatbelt.
person wearing a seatbelt.
person wearing a seatbelt.
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o Ensure that the engine is not over-revved
Ensure that the engine is not over-revved Ensure that the engine is not over-revved
Ensure that the engine is not over-revved
Ensure that the engine is not over-revved
by upshifting.
by upshifting. by upshifting.
by upshifting.
by upshifting.
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o Do not coast with the shift lever at the
Do not coast with the shift lever at the Do not coast with the shift lever at the
Do not coast with the shift lever at the
Do not coast with the shift lever at the
neutral position.
neutral position. neutral position.
neutral position.
neutral position.
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o
When descending long gradients, make
When descending long gradients, make When descending long gradients, make
When descending long gradients, make
When descending long gradients, make
use of the engine braking
use of the engine braking use of the engine braking
use of the engine braking
use of the engine braking
to assist the
to assist the to assist the
to assist the
to assist the
footbrake to avoid brake fade or over-
footbrake to avoid brake fade or over- footbrake to avoid brake fade or over-
footbrake to avoid brake fade or over-
footbrake to avoid brake fade or over-
heating.
heating. heating.
heating.
heating.
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o When slippery conditions are encoun-
When slippery conditions are encoun- When slippery conditions are encoun-
When slippery conditions are encoun-
When slippery conditions are encoun-
tered, increased caution should
tered, increased caution should tered, increased caution should
tered, increased caution should
tered, increased caution should be ex-
be ex- be ex-
be ex-
be ex-
ecuted when gear changing, braking or
ecuted when gear changing, braking or ecuted when gear changing, braking or
ecuted when gear changing, braking or
ecuted when gear changing, braking or
accelerating. Abrupt changes in
accelerating. Abrupt changes in accelerating. Abrupt changes in
accelerating. Abrupt changes in
accelerating. Abrupt changes in
speed
speed speed
speed
speed
may cause a loss of traction.
may cause a loss of traction. may cause a loss of traction.
may cause a loss of traction.
may cause a loss of traction.
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o To shift into reverse, rest the lever in
To shift into reverse, rest the lever in To shift into reverse, rest the lever in
To shift into reverse, rest the lever in
To shift into reverse, rest the lever in
neutral for at least
neutral for at least neutral for at least
neutral for at least
neutral for at least
3 seconds after your
3 seconds after your 3 seconds after your
3 seconds after your
3 seconds after your
car is completely stopped. Then move
car is completely stopped. Then move car is completely stopped. Then move
car is completely stopped. Then move
car is completely stopped. Then move
the lever into the reverse position.
the lever into the reverse position. the lever into the reverse position.
the lever into the reverse position.
the lever into the reverse position.
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o During cold weather, shifting may be dif-
During cold weather, shifting may be dif- During cold weather, shifting may be dif-
During cold weather, shifting may be dif-
During cold weather, shifting may be dif-
ficult until the transaxle lubricant has
ficult until the transaxle lubricant has ficult until the transaxle lubricant has
ficult until the transaxle lubricant has
ficult until the transaxle lubricant has
warmed up. This is normal and not harm-
warmed up. This is normal and not harm- warmed up. This is normal and not harm-
warmed up. This is normal and not harm-
warmed up. This is normal and not harm-
ful to the transaxle.
ful to the transaxle. ful to the transaxle.
ful to the transaxle.
ful to the transaxle.
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o
If you 've come to a complete stop and
If you 've come to a complete stop and If you 've come to a complete stop and
If you 've come to a complete stop and
If you 've come to a complete stop and
it's hard to shift into 1
it's hard to shift into 1 it's hard to shift into 1
it's hard to shift into 1
it's hard to shift into 1 stst
stst
st
or R(Reverse),
or R(Reverse), or R(Reverse),
or R(Reverse),
or R(Reverse),
put the shift lever in N(Neutral) position
put the shift lever in N(Neutral) position put the shift lever in N(Neutral) position
put the shift lever in N(Neutral) position
put the shift lever in N(Neutral) position
and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch
and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch
and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch
and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch
pedal back down, and then shift into 1
pedal back down, and then shift into 1 pedal back down, and then shift into 1
pedal back down, and then shift into 1
pedal back down, and then shift into 1 stst
stst
st
or R(Reverse) gear position.
or R(Reverse) gear position. or R(Reverse) gear position.
or R(Reverse) gear position.
or R(Reverse) gear position.
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Do not use the shift lever as a handrest
Do not use the shift lever as a handrest Do not use the shift lever as a handrest
Do not use the shift lever as a handrest
Do not use the shift lever as a handrest
during driving, as this can result in pre-
during driving, as this can result in pre- during driving, as this can result in pre-
during driving, as this can result in pre-
during driving, as this can result in pre-
mature wear of the transaxle shift forks.
mature wear of the transaxle shift forks. mature wear of the transaxle shift forks.
mature wear of the transaxle shift forks.
mature wear of the transaxle shift forks. C070D01X-GAT
Good Driving Practices
Good Driving Practices Good Driving Practices
Good Driving Practices
Good Driving Practices
o Never take the car out of gear and coast
down a hill. This is extremely hazardous. Always leave the car in gear.
o Don't "ride" the brakes. This can cause them to overheat and malfunction. Instead,when you are driving down a long hill, slowdown and shift to a lower gear. When you dothis, engine braking will help slow the car.
o Slow down before shifting to a lower gear. This will help avoid over-revving the engine,which can cause damage.
WARNING:
WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:
WARNING:
When downshifting from fifth gear to fourth
When downshifting from fifth gear to fourth When downshifting from fifth gear to fourth
When downshifting from fifth gear to fourth
When downshifting from fifth gear to fourth
gear, caution should
gear, caution should gear, caution should
gear, caution should
gear, caution should
be taken not to inad-
be taken not to inad- be taken not to inad-
be taken not to inad-
be taken not to inad-
vertently press the gear shift lever sideways
vertently press the gear shift lever sideways vertently press the gear shift lever sideways
vertently press the gear shift lever sideways
vertently press the gear shift lever sideways
in such
in such in such
in such
in such
a manner that second gear is en-
a manner that second gear is en- a manner that second gear is en-
a manner that second gear is en-
a manner that second gear is en-
gaged. Such over revving of the engine may
gaged. Such over revving of the engine may gaged. Such over revving of the engine may
gaged. Such over revving of the engine may
gaged. Such over revving of the engine may
possibly cause engine damage.
possibly cause engine damage. possibly cause engine damage.
possibly cause engine damage.
possibly cause engine damage.

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resulting in the engine bucking. If this hap- pens, shift to a lower gear. Over-revving isracing the engine beyond its safe limit. Thiscan be avoided by shifting at the recom-mended speeds.
o Use your air conditioning sparingly. The air conditioning system is operated by enginepower so your fuel economy is reducedwhen you use it.
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SMOOTH CORNERING SMOOTH CORNERING
SMOOTH CORNERING
SMOOTH CORNERING
Avoid braking or gear changing in corners,
especially when roads are wet. Ideally, cornersshould always be taken under gentle accelera-tion. If you follow these suggestions, tire wearwill be held to a minimum.
C160A01A-AATWINTER DRIVING
WINTER DRIVING WINTER DRIVING
WINTER DRIVING
WINTER DRIVING
The more severe weather conditions of winter
result in greater wear and other problems. Tominimize the problems of winter driving, youshould follow these suggestions:
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Snowy or Icy Conditions Snowy or Icy Conditions
Snowy or Icy Conditions
Snowy or Icy Conditions
To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may be
necessary to use snow tires or to install tirechains on your tires. If snow tires are needed,
it is necessary to select tires equivalent in size
and type to the original equipment tires.
o Be sure that the wheels are aligned correct-
ly. Improper alignment can result from hittingcurbs or driving too fast over irregular sur-faces. Poor alignment causes faster tirewear and may also result in other problemsas well as greater fuel consumption.
o Keep your car in good condition. For better fuel economy and reduced maintenancecosts, maintain your car in accordance withthe maintenance schedule in Section 5. Ifyou drive your car in severe conditions,more frequent maintenance is required (seeSection 5 for details).
o Keep your car clean. For maximum service, your Hyundai should be kept clean and freeof corrosive materials. It is especially impor-tant that mud, dirt, ice, etc. not be allowed toaccumulate on the underside of the car. Thisextra weight can result in increased fuelconsumption and also contribute to corro-sion.
o Travel lightly. Don't carry unnecessary weight in your car. Weight reduces fuel economy.
o Don't let the engine idle longer than neces- sary. If you are waiting (and not in traffic),turn off your engine and restart only whenyou're ready to go.
o Remember, your Hyundai does not require extended warm-up. As soon as the engine isrunning smoothly, you can drive away. Invery cold weather, however, give your en-gine a slightly longer warm-up period.
o Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine. Lugging is driving too slowly in too high a gear
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DRIVING FOR ECONOMY
DRIVING FOR ECONOMY DRIVING FOR ECONOMY
DRIVING FOR ECONOMY
DRIVING FOR ECONOMY
You can save fuel and get more kilometers from
your car if you follow these suggestions:
o Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a moderate rate. Don't make "jack-rabbit" starts or full- throttle shifts and maintain a steady cruisingspeed. Don't race between stoplights. Try toadjust your speed to that of the other trafficso you don't have to change speeds unnec-essarily. Avoid heavy traffic whenever pos-sible. Always maintain a safe distance fromother vehicles so you can avoid unneces-sary braking. This also reduces brake wear.
o Drive at a moderate speed. The faster you drive, the more fuel your car uses. Driving ata moderate speed, especially on the high-way, is one of the most effective ways toreduce fuel consumption.
o Don't "ride" the brake or clutch pedal. This can increase fuel consumption and alsoincrease wear on these components. In ad-dition, driving with your foot resting on thebrake pedal may cause the brakes to over-heat, which reduces their effectiveness andmay lead to more serious consequences.
o Take care of your tires. Keep them inflated to the recommended pressure. Incorrect in-flation, either too much or too little, results inunnecessary tire wear. Check the tire pres-sures at least once a month.

DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
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GENERAL CHECKS
GENERAL CHECKS GENERAL CHECKS
GENERAL CHECKS
GENERAL CHECKS
Engine Compartment
Engine Compartment Engine Compartment
Engine Compartment
Engine Compartment The following should be checked regularly:
o Engine oil level and condition
o Transaxle fluid level and condition
o Brake fluid level
o Clutch fluid level
o Engine coolant level
o Windshield washer fluid level
o Accessory drive belt condition
o Engine coolant hose condition
o Fluid leaks (on or below components)
o Power steering fluid level
o Battery Condition G020C01X-GAT
Vehicle Interior
Vehicle Interior Vehicle Interior
Vehicle Interior
Vehicle Interior
The following should be checked each time
when the vehicle is driven:
o Lights operation
o Windshield 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 appears to be functioning in cor-rectly, inspect it carefully and seek assistancefrom your Hyundai dealer if service is needed. G030A01A-AAT
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL
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. G030B01A-GAT
Recommended Oil
Recommended Oil Recommended Oil
Recommended Oil
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-2040 104
2068
1050
032
-15 5 -10-14
SH, SG or SG/CD (API) multi-grade and fuel efficient oil is recommended.
NOTE:
NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
SAE 5W-20 is not recommended for sus-
SAE 5W-20 is not recommended for sus- SAE 5W-20 is not recommended for sus-
SAE 5W-20 is not recommended for sus-
SAE 5W-20 is not recommended for sus-
tained high speed vehicle operation.
tained high speed vehicle operation. tained high speed vehicle operation.
tained high speed vehicle operation.
tained high speed vehicle operation.
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Vehicle Exterior
Vehicle Exterior Vehicle Exterior
Vehicle Exterior
Vehicle Exterior The following should be checked monthly:
o Overall appearance and condition
o Wheel condition and wheel nut torque
o Exhaust system condition
o Light condition and operation
o Windshield glass condition
o Wiper blade condition
o Paint condition and body corrosion
o Fluid leaks
o Door and hood lock condition
o Tire pressure and condition
(including spare tire)
o Air filter condition

DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
6-13
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CHECKING BRAKE PEDAL
CHECKING BRAKE PEDAL CHECKING BRAKE PEDAL
CHECKING BRAKE PEDAL
CHECKING BRAKE PEDAL
FREEPLAY
FREEPLAY FREEPLAY
FREEPLAY
FREEPLAY
To check the steering wheel freeplay, stop the car with the wheels pointed straight ahead andgently move the steering wheel back and forth.Use very light finger pressure and be sensitiveto changes in resistance that mark the limits ofthe freeplay. If the freeplay is greater thanspecified, have it inspected by your Hyundaidealer and adjusted or repaired if necessary. G160A01A-GAT
CHECKING CLUTCH PEDAL
CHECKING CLUTCH PEDAL CHECKING CLUTCH PEDAL
CHECKING CLUTCH PEDAL
CHECKING CLUTCH PEDAL
FREEPLAY
FREEPLAY FREEPLAY
FREEPLAY
FREEPLAY
SSA6160A
6 ~ 13 mm (0.24 ~ 0.51 in.)
With the engine off, press lightly on the clutch
pedal until you feel a change in resistance. This is 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.
SSA6170A
3 ~ 8 mm (0.12 ~ 0.31 in.)
With the engine off, press down on the brake
pedal several times to reduce the vacuum in the brake 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 in-spected by your Hyundai dealer and adjustedor repaired if necessary.
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Lubrication
Lubrication Lubrication
Lubrication
Lubrication
To lubricate the compressor and the seals in
the system, the air conditioning should be run for at least 10 minutes each week. This isparticularly important during cool weather whenthe air conditioning system is not otherwise inuse.
G150A01A-GATCHECKING STEERING WHEEL
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL CHECKING STEERING WHEEL
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL
FREEPLAY
FREEPLAY FREEPLAY
FREEPLAY
FREEPLAY
AS60260A
30 mm (1.18 in.)

INDEX
INDEX INDEX
INDEX
INDEX
10-1
Catalytic Converter .................................................................... 7-1 ~ 7-2
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock ......................................................... 1-5
Cigarette Lighter ................................................................................
1-26
Clock ................................................................................................ 1-26
Clutch Pedal freeplay ........................................................................ 6-13
Combination Light Daytime running lights ................................................................. 1-23
Headlight flasher .......................................................................... 1-24
Headlight switch ........................................................................... 1-23
High-beam switch ........................................................................ 1-24
Lane change signal ...................................................................... 1-23
Turn signal operation ................................................................... 1-23
Compact Disk Player Operation (H922M) ........................................ 1-49
Cooling Fans ..................................................................................... 6-16
Corrosion Protection Cleaning the interior ....................................................................... 4-3
Protecting your Hyundai from corrosion ........................................ 4-1
Washing and waxing ...................................................................... 4-2
DD
DD
D
Defroster ........................................................................................... 1-38
Door Central door locking system .......................................................... 1-7
Door locks ...................................................................................... 1-4
Locking, unlocking front doors with a key ..................................... 1-4
Drive Belts ............................................................................... 6-12, 6-14 Driving Economical driving ......................................................................... 2-9
Smooth cornering ........................................................................... 2-9
Winter driving ................................................................................. 2-9
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10. INDEX
10. INDEX 10. INDEX
10. INDEX
10. INDEX
AA
AA
A
Air bag .................................................................................... 1-13 ~ 1-17
Air Cleaner Filter ................................................................................. 6-9Air Conditioning
Care ............................................................................................. 6-12
Operation ..................................................................................... 1-38
Antenna ............................................................................................. 1-54
Ashtray .............................................................................................. 1-27
Audio Fault Code .............................................................................. 1-51
BB
BB
B
Battery ...................................................................................... 2-10, 6-16
Bi-Level Heating ................................................................................ 1-36
Brake Anti-lock system ............................................................................ 2-8
Checking the brakes .................................................................... 6-11
Fluid .................................................................................. 6-11 ~ 6-12
Pedal clearance ........................................................................... 6-14
Pedal freeplay .............................................................................. 6-13
Practices ............................................................................... 2-7 ~ 2-8
Breaking-In your New Hyundai ........................................................... 1-1
CC
CC
C
Care of Cassette Tapes ................................................................... 1-52
Cassette Tape Player Operation (H900A) ............................. 1-44 ~ 1-46
1010
1010
10

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
2- 2 C020A01A-EAT
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
Before you start the engine, you should always:
o Look around the vehicle to be sure there are no flat tyres, puddles of oil or water or other indications of possible trouble.
o After entering the car, check to be sure the parking brake is engaged.
o Check that all windows, and lights are clean.
o Check that the interior and exterior mirrors are clean and in position.
o Check your seat, seatback and headrestraint to be sure they are in their proper positions.
o Lock all the doors.
o Fasten your seat belt and be sure that all other occupants have fastened theirs.
o Turn off all lights and accessories that are not needed.
o When you turn the ignition switch to "ON", check that all appropriate warning lights are operating and that you have sufficient fuel.
o Check the operation of warning lights and all bulbs when key is in the "ON" position. o To start the engine, insert the ignition key
and turn it to the "START" position. Releaseit as soon as the engine starts. Do not hold
the key in the "START" position for morethan 15 seconds.
NOTE: For safety, the engine will not start if the
shift lever is not in "P" or "N" Position (AutoT/A). ZC050A2-E
KEY POSITIONS "START"
The engine is started in this position. It will crank untill you release the key. NOTE: Do not hold the key in the "START" position for more than 15 seconds.
"ON" When the key is in the "ON" position, the ignition is on and all accessories may be turned on. If theengine is not running, the key should not be leftin the "ON" position. This will discharge thebattery and may also damage the ignition sys-tem. "ACC" With the key in the "ACC" position, the radio and other accessories may be operated. "LOCK" The key can be removed or inserted in this position. Steering is locked by removing the key.When unlocking the steering, insert the key, andthen turn the steering wheel and key simulta-neously.
C040A01E
LOCK
ACC
ON
STARTC030A02X-GAT
COMBINATION IGNITION SWITCH To Start the Engine
o If your Hyundai is equipped with a manual transaxle, place the shift lever in neutral and depress the clutch pedal fully.
o If your Hyundai has an automatic transaxle, place the shift lever in "P" (park). WARNING:
The engine should not be turned off or thekey removed from the ignition key cylinderwhile the car is in motion.

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI 2- 3
C050A01A-AAT
STARTING (For Multiport Fuel Injection)
Normal starting with either a cold or warm
engine is obtained without pumping or depress- ing the accelerator pedal. Simply turn the key to
the "START" position and release when the
engine starts.
After the engine has started, allow the engine to
run for 10 to 20 seconds prior to placing thevehicle in gear.
The starter should not be operated for more
than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 15-30 secondsbetween starting attempts to protect the starterfrom overheating.
WARNING:Never run the engine in a closed or poorly
ventilated area any longer than is needed tomove your car in or out of the area. Thecarbon monoxide gas emitted is odorlessand can cause serious injury or death. C050B02X-GAT
Normal Conditions:
The Starting Procedure:
1. Insert key, and fasten the seat belt.
2. Depress the clutch pedal fully (manual transaxle) and place the gearshift lever in neutral (manual transaxle) or the selectorlever (automatic transaxle) in "P" (park)position.
3. After turning the ignition key to the "ON" position, make certain all warning lights andgauges are functioning properly before start-
ing the engine.
WARNING: Be sure that the clutch is fully depressed
when starting a manual transaxle vehicle. Otherwise, there is the potential to cause
damage to the vehicle or injury to someoneinside or outside the vehicle as a result ofthe forward or backward movement of the
vehicle that will occur if the clutch is notdepressed when the vehicle is started.
4. Turn the ignition key to the "Start" position and release it when the engine starts. DC090C1-E
FUEL ECONOMY
The following suggestions are made to assist in
achieving the greatest degree of fuel economy.
o Maintaining a constant check on fuel con- sumption will enable the most economical use pattern and driving style to be adopted.
o Avoid using the vehicle for very short jour- neys if possible, particularly when a coldstart is involved.
o Ensure that tyre pressures are maintained at the correct level.
o Use only the recommended grade of fuel.
o Avoid carrying unnecessary weight, and if a roof rack is in use, remove it as soon aspossible after use.
o Anticipate the road and conditions ahead to enable adjustments in speed to be madesmoothly. Avoid heavy acceleration andsharp braking.
o Avoid cruising at unnecessary high speeds.
o Always ensure that the periodic maintenance services are performed by a Hyundai dealer at the time and/or mileage intervals speci-fied.
o Use the air conditioner only when neces- sary.
C050A01E

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
2- 4 1. Turn the ignition key to the "ACC" position.
2. Simultaneously push and turn the ignition
key counterclockwise from the "ACC" posi- tion to the "LOCK" position.
3. The key can be removed in the "LOCK" position.
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Using the Clutch of Manual transaxle
The clutch should be pressed all the way to thefloor before shifting, then released slowly. Theclutch pedal should be always used after fullyreturning to the original position. Do not restyour foot on the clutch pedal while driving. Thiscan cause unnecessary wear. Do not partiallyengage the clutch to hold the car on an incline.This causes unnecessary wear. Use the park-
ing brake to hold the car on an incline. Do not
operate the clutch pedal rapidly and repeatedly. ZC090D2-A
To Remove the Ignition Key
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MANUAL TRANSAXLE
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The 5 speed fully synchronized manual transaxle
is controlled by a floor mounted shift lever upon which the shift pattern is indicated. Ensure thatwhen changing gear, the clutch pedal is fullydepressed before moving the shift lever. CAUTION:
o Do not attempt to engage reverse gear when the car is moving.
o To avoid damaging the selector mecha- nism, do not use the gear shift lever as a hand rest. Release the lever immediatelythe shift is completed.
o To avoid premature clutch wear, do not use the clutch pedal as a foot rest, anddo not hold the vehicle on a gradientusing the clutch. o Ensure that the engine is not over-revved
by upshifting.
o Do not coast with the shift lever at the neutral position.
o When descending long gradients, make use of the engine braking to assist thefootbrake to avoid brake fade or over-heating.
o When slippery conditions are encoun- tered, increased caution should be exe-cuted when gear changing, braking oraccelerating. Abrupt changes in speedmay cause a loss of traction.
o To shift into reverse, rest the lever in neutral for at least 3 seconds after yourcar is completely stopped. Then movethe lever into the reverse position.
WARNING: When downshifting from fifth gear to fourth
gear, caution should be taken not to inad-vertently press the gear shift lever sidewaysin such a manner that second gear is en-gaged. Such over revving of the engine maypossibly cause engine damage.
C070C01E
LOCK
ACC
ON
START