lock Hyundai Atos 2003 Owner's Guide

WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
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WARNING: Wheel covers may have sharp edges. Han-
dle them carefully to avoid possible severe injury.
Before putting the wheel into place, be sure
that there is nothing on the hub or wheel(such as mud, tar, gravel, etc.) that inter-feres with the wheel fitting solidly againstthe hub. If there is, remove it. If there is notgood contact on the mounting surface be-tween the wheel and hub, the wheel nutscould come loose and cause the loss of awheel. Loss of a wheel may result in loss ofcontrol of the vehicle. This may cause seri-ous injury or death. D060I01E-GAT
8. Lower Vehicle and Tighten Nuts
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7. Re-install Wheel Nuts
To reinstall the wheel cover, hold it on the wheeland put the wheel nuts on the studs and tightenthem finger tight. The nuts should be installedwith their small diameter ends directed inward.Jiggle the tire to be sure it is completely seated,then tighten the nuts with your fingers again. Lower the car to the ground by turning thewheel nut wrench counterclockwise. Then posi-tion the wrench as shown in the drawing andtighten the wheel nuts. Be sure the socket isseated completely over the nut. Do not stand onthe wrench handle or use an extension pipeover the wrench handle. Go around the wheel tightening every other unt until they are all tight. Then double-check eachnut for tightness. After changing wheels, have atechnician tighten the wheel nuts to their propertorque as soon as possible. Wheel nut tightening torque: Steel wheel & aluminium alloy wheel: 900-1,100 kg.cm (65-80 lb.ft)
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After Changing Wheels
If you have a tire gauge, remove the valve cap
and check the air pressure. If the pressure is lower than recommended, drive slowly to thenearest service station and inflate to the correctpressure. If it is too high, adjust it until it iscorrect. Always reinstall the valve cap afterchecking or adjusting tire pressure. If the cap isnot replaced, air may leak from the tire. If youlose a valve cap, buy another and install it assoon as possible.
After you have changed wheels, always secure
the flat tire in its place in the luggage room andreturn the jack and tools to their proper storagelocations. D080A01A-GAT
IF YOUR CAR MUST BE TOWED D080B01A-AAT
Towing a Car With a Manual Transaxle
o OK FOR AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE WITH NO DAMAGE
o OK FOR AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL
TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE
CAUTION: Your car can be damaged if towed incor- rectly! If your car has to be towed, it should be done by
your Hyundai dealer or a commercial tow truckservice. This will help assure that your car isnot damaged in towing. Also, professionals aregenerally aware of state and local laws govern-ing towing. In any case, rather than risk dam-age to your car, it is suggested that you showthis information to the tow truck operator. Besure that a safety chain system is used and thatlocal laws are observed. o If the car is being towed with the rear wheels
on the ground, be sure the parking brake isreleased.
o If the car is being towed with the front wheels on the ground, be sure that thetransaxle is in neutral. Also, be sure that theignition key is in the "ACC" position. This isnecessary to prevent damage to the steer-ing lock mechanism, which is not designedto hold the front wheels straight while the caris being towed.
o If any of the loaded wheels or suspension components are damaged, a towing dollymust be used.
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Towing a Car With Automatic Transaxle
o NOT OK FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE
o OK FOR MANUAL TRANSAXLE
CAUTION: A car with an automatic transaxle should
never be towed from the rear with the front wheels on the ground. This can cause seri-ous damage to the transaxle. If the car mustbe towed from the rear, a towing dolly mustbe used under the front wheels.
If the car is being towed with the rear wheels on
the ground, be sure the parking brake is re-leased. D080D02X-GAT
Emergency Towing For emergency towing when no commercialtow vehicle is available, attach a tow cable,chain or strap to the two hooks under the frontof your car. Do not attempt to tow your vehiclein this manner on any unpaved surface. Thiscould result in serious damage to your car. Nor should it be attempted if the wheels, drive train, axles, steering or brakes are damaged.Before towing, be sure the transaxle is in neu-tral and the key is in "ACC" (with the engine off)or in the "ON" position (with the engine run-ning). A driver must be in the towed car to steerit and operate the brakes. CAUTION: If the car is being towed with all four wheels on the ground, it can be towed only from thefront. Be sure that the transaxle is in neutral.Do not tow at speeds greater than 50 km/h(30 mph) and for more than 25 km (15 miles).Be sure the steering is unlocked by placingthe key in the "ACC" position. A driver mustbe in the towed vehicle to operate the steer-ing and brakes.
o OK FOR AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL
TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE
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IF YOU LOSE YOUR KEYS If you lose your keys, many Hyundai dealers can make you a new key if you have your keynumber. If you lock the keys inside your car andyou cannot obtain a new key, many Hyundaidealers can use special tools to open the doorfor you. Information about the key of immobilizer sys- tem (If installed) will be found on page 1-2.
NOTE: Before towing, check the level of the transaxle fluid. If it is below the "HOT" rangeon the dipstick, add fluid. If you cannot addfluid, a towing dolly must be used.

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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 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
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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
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
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: SAE 5W-20 is not recommended for sus- tained high speed vehicle operation.
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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

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To Check the Oil Level G030D01A-GAT Adding Oil
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L
F
Before checking the oil, warm up the engine to
the normal operating temperature and be sure your car is parked on level ground. Turn theengine off.
Wait a minute, then remove the dipstick, wipe it
off, fully reinsert the dipstick and withdraw itagain. Then note the highest level the oil hasreached on the dipstick. It should be betweenthe upper ("FULL") and lower ("LOW") range. If the oil level is close to or below the "L" mark,add oil until it reaches the "F" mark. To add oil:
1. Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counter-
clockwise.
2. Add oil, then check the level again. Do not overfill.
3. Replace the cap by turning it clockwise. The distance between the "F" and "L" marks is equal to about 1 liter of oil. G350A01A-GAT
ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION Function of Engine Oil
Engine oil has the primary function of lubricat-
ing and cooling the inside of the engine. Engine oil consumption
It is normal that an engine should consume
some engine oil while normal driving. The cause of oil consumption in a normal engine are asfollows;
o Engine oil is used to lubricate pistons, piston rings and cylinders. A thin film of oil is left on the cylinder wall when a piston moves downwards in thecylinder. High negative pressure generated
during engine operation sucks some of theoil into the combustion chamber. This oil with some oil of the cylinder wall is
burned by the high temperature combustiongases during the combustion process.
o The engine oil consumption is strongly ef- fected by the viscosity and quality of oil,engine rpm and driving condition etc. Theengine oil is more consumed under severedriving conditions such as high speeds and
frequent acceleration and deceleration thannormal driving condition.
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CHANGING THE OIL AND FILTER 3. Slide underneath the car and loosen the
drain plug by turning it counterclockwise with a wrench of the proper size. Be surethat a drain pan is in position to catch the oilas it drains out, then remove the drain plug.
WARNING: Be very careful when draining the engine oil as it may be hot enough to burn you!
4. When the oil has stopped draining, replace the drain plug using a new washer andretighten by turning it clockwise. 6. First, remove the vehicle number plate. Un-
screw the tapping screws (4EA) and re-move the front bumper grille.
Oil filler cap
Oil filter
Drain plug
The engine oil and filter should be changed at
those intervals specified in the maintenance schedule in Section 5. If the car is being driven
in severe conditions, more frequent oil and filter
changes are required.
The procedure for changing the oil and filter is
as follows:
1. Park the car on level ground and set the parking brake. Start the engine and let it warm up until the needle on the coolanttemperature gauge moves above the lowest
mark. Turn the engine off and place the gearselector lever in "P" (automatic transaxle) orreverse gear (manual transaxle).
2. Open the hood and remove the engine oil filler cap.
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SST (09263-02000)
5. Before removing the oil filter, prepare the special tool (oil filter wrench), extension bar and ratchet handle.
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SST (09263-02000)
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Extension bar
7. Using the special tool (09263-02000), re- move the oil filter through the bumper hole.

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4. Turn the radiator cap counterclockwise with-out pressing down on it, until it stops. This relieves any pressure remaining in the cool-ing system. And remove the radiator cap bypushing down and turning counterclockwise. Now fill the radiator with clean demineral- ized or distilled water. Continue to add cleandemineralized or distilled water in small quan-tities until the fluid level stays up in theradiator neck.SSA6060A
Unleaded: 1.0 ~ 1.1 mm (0.039 ~ 0.043 in.) Leaded: 0.8 ~ 0.9 mm (0.031 ~ 0.035 in.)
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REPLACING THE SPARK PLUGS
The spark plugs should be changed at the
intervals specified in the vehicle maintenance schedule in Section 5 or whenever engine per-formance indicates they should be changed.Symptoms that suggest poor spark plug perfor-mance include engine misfiring under load, lossof fuel economy, poor acceleration, etc. Whenspark plugs are replaced, always use sparkplugs recommended by Hyundai. The use ofother spark plugs can result in loss of perfor-mance, radio interference or engine damage.
NOTE: When replacing the spark plug, always use
the genuine parts recommended.
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5. Start the engine, top off the radiator with water and then add engine coolant to the reservoir until the level is between "LOW"and "FULL".
6. Replace the radiator and reservoir caps and check to be sure the drain cocks are fullyclosed and not leaking.
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 cooling fan so that you are notinjured by a rotating fan blade. As the en-gine coolant temperature decreases, the fanwill automatically shut off. This is a normalcondition.
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6-8 NOTE: Spark plugs should be tightened firmly. Over- tightening can damage the threads in thealuminum cylinder head. Also, leaving them
too loose can cause the spark plug to getvery hot and possibly result in damage tothe engine.
6. Replace the cable by pushing the insulated connector directly down onto the electrode.Check to be sure it has snapped into placeand can't fall off.
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Changing the Spark Plugs
Unleaded
RC9YC4
RC10YC4
BKR5ES-11
NGK Leaded
RC9YC
RC10YC BKR5ES
CHAMPION
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You will find it easier to change spark plugs if
the engine is cold. Always change one spark
plug at a time. This helps avoid getting the wiresmixed up.
1. Using a clean cloth, remove any dirt that has accumulated around the base of the spark plug so it cannot fall into the cylinder whenthe spark plug is removed. WARNING: It is recommended that the engine be cool
or cold when changing the spark plugs. If the engine is hot, you could burn yourselfon the insulated connector, the spark plugor the engine itself.
3. When preparing to remove the old spark plug, guide the socket down over the spark plug, being careful not to damage the ce-ramic insulator.
4. To remove the old spark plug, turn the wrench handle in a counterclockwise direc-tion.
5. To install the new spark plug, guide the socket down over the spark plug, beingcareful not to damage the ceramic insulator.
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Recommended Spark Plugs:
2. To remove the spark plug cable, pull straight
up on the insulated connector, not the cable. Pulling on the cable may damage the carboncore conductor.

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CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE FLUID (AUTOMATIC)
Transaxle fluid in the automatic transaxle should be checked at those intervals specified in thevehicle maintenance schedule in Section 5. G110B01X-AAT Recommended Fluid Your Hyundai automatic transaxle is specially designed to operate with ESSO JWS3314. Dam-age caused by a nonspecified fluid is not cov-ered by your new vehicle limited warranty. G110C01X-GAT
Transaxle Fluid Capacity The fluid capacity of the automatic transaxle is
5.2 liters (5.48 U.S. quarts). WARNING: The transaxle fluid level should be checked
when the engine is at normal operating tem-perature. This means that the engine, radia-
tor, exhaust system etc., are very hot. Exer-
cise great care not to burn yourself duringthis procedure.
G100A04X-GAT CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE OIL (MANUAL) Transaxle lubricant in the manual and transaxle should be checked at those intervals specified in the vehicle maintenance schedule in Section5. Recommended Oil Use only HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF 75W/90 (API GL-4) in the manual transaxle. Manual Transaxle Oil Capacity The oil capacity of the manual transaxle is 2.45 liters (2.58 U.S. quarts). WARNING: It is always better to check the transaxle oil level when the engine is cool or cold. If theengine is hot, you should exercise greatcaution to avoid burning yourself on hotengine or exhaust parts. G100B01A-AAT
To check the Manual Transaxle Fluid Level
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Park the car on level ground with the engine off.
1. Using a wrench of the correct size, loosen the oil filler plug by turning it counterclock- wise and remove it with your fingers.
2. Use your finger or suitable tool to feel inside the hole. The oil level should be at its bottomedge. If it is not, check for leaks beforeadding oil. To refill the transaxle or bring theoil level up, add oil slowly until it reaches theproper level. Do not overfill.
3. Replace the plug and washer, screw it in with your fingers and then tighten securelywith the wrench.
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Filler plug
Drain plug

CONSUMER INFORMATION 8-1
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8. CONSUMER IN-
FORMATION
I010A01A-GAT VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the number used in registering your car and in alllegal 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. The engine number is stamped on the engineblock as shown in the drawing. I020A01A-AAT TIRE INFORMATION The tires supplied on your new Hyundai are chosen to provide the best performance fornormal driving.I030A01X-GAT 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.
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84.0BX13
4.5JX13 5.0JX13 TIRE
SIZE PRESSURE. kPa (PSI)
155/70R13155/70R13175/60R13 REAR
207(30)207(30)207(30) FRONT
221(32)221(32) 221(32)
UP TO 2
PERSONS UP TO MAX.
LOAD
REAR
221(32) 221(32) 221(32)
FRONT 207(30)207(30)207(30)
RIM
SIZE
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: