tow Hyundai Coupe 2003 Owner's Guide

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI 2- 15
Maximum
Towable Weight Trailer550
1,200 1,400
CAUTION: The following specifications are recom-
mended when towing a trailer. The loadedtrailer weight cannot safely exceed the val-ues in the following chart.
kg
With Brake Type1.6 L
2.0/2.7 L
4. The maximum permissible static vertical
load on the coupling device:
WARNING: Improperly loading your car and trailer can
seriously affect its steering and braking per-formance causing a crash which you may be
serious injury or death.Without Brake Type
Coupling point
HGK260
1.6 L
2.0/2.7 L 50 kg 60 kg
View from below the vehicle
5. The maximum permissible overhang of
the coupling point : 990 mm.
C190F01A-GAT Trailer or Vehicle Towing Tips
1. Before towing, check hitch and safety chainconnections as well as proper operation of the trailer running lights, brake lights, and turnsignals.
2. Always drive your vehicle at a moderate speed (Less than 100 km/H).
3. Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal conditions.
4. To maintain engine braking efficiency and electrical charging performance, do not usefifth gear (manual transaxle) or overdrive(automatic transaxle).
5. Always secure items in the trailer to prevent load shift while driving.
6. Check the condition and air pressure of all tires on the trailer and your car. Low tirepressure can seriously affect the handling.Also check the spare tire.
7. The vehicle/trailer combination is more af- fected by crosswind and buffeting.When being passed by a large vehicle, keepa constant speed and steer straight ahead. Ifthere is too much wind buffeting, slow down toget out of the other vehicle's air turbulence.
8. When parking your car and trailer, especially on a hill, be sure to follow all the normalprecautions. Turn your front wheel into thecurb, set the parking brake firmly, and put thetransmission in 1st or Reverse (manual) orPark (automatic). In addition, place wheelchocks at each of the trailer's tires.

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
2- 16
9. If the trailer has electric brakes, start your
vehicle and trailer moving, and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure thebrakes are working. This lets you check yourelectrical connection at the same time.
10. During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure, and that thelights and any trailer brakes are still working.
11. Avoid jerky starts, sudden acceleration or sudden stops.
12. Avoid sharp turns and rapid lane changes.
13. Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or too frequently. This could cause the brakesto overheat, resulting in reduced braking effi-ciency.
14. When going down a hill, shift into a lower gear and use the engine braking effect.When ascending a long grade, downshift thetransmission to a lower gear and reducespeed to reduce chances of engine overload-ing and/or overheating.
15. If you have to stop while going uphill, do not hold the vehicle in place by pressing on theaccelerator. This can cause the automatictransmission to overheat. Use the parkingbrake or footbrake. NOTE:When towing check transaxle fluid more fre-quently. CAUTION: If overheating should occur when towing,(temperature gauge reads near red zone),taking the following action may reduce oreliminate the problem.
1. Turn off the air conditioner.
2. Reduce highway speed.
3. Select a lower gear when going uphill.
4. While in stop and go traffic, place the gear
selector in park or neutral and idle theengine at a higher speed.

WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
3-8 D080A02A-GAT IF YOUR CAR MUST BE TOWED CAUTION: Your car can be damaged if towed incorrect-ly! 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 is notdamaged in towing. Also, professionals are gen-erally aware of local laws governing towing. Inany case, rather than risk damage to your car, itis suggested that you show this information to thetow truck operator. Be sure that a safety chainsystem is used and that all local laws are ob-served.
D080B01A-AAT Towing a Car with a Manual Transaxle
o If the car is being towed with the rear wheels
on the ground, be sure the parking brake is released.
o If the car is being towed with the front wheels on the ground, be sure that the transaxle is inneutral. Also, be sure that the ignition key is inthe "ACC" position. This is necessary toprevent damage to the steering lock mecha-nism, which is not designed to hold the frontwheels straight while the car is being towed.
o If any of the loaded wheels or suspension components are damaged, a towing dollymust be used.
o OK FOR AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL
TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE o OK FOR AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL
TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLEWITH NO DAMAGE
D080A01GKHGK199
D060J01FC-GAT After Changing Wheels If you have a tire gauge, remove the valve cap and check the air pressure. If the pressure islower than recommended, drive slowly to thenearest service station and inflate to the correctpressure. If it is too high, adjust it until it is correct.Always reinstall the valve cap after checking oradjusting tire pressure. If the cap is not replaced,air may leak from the tire. If you lose a valve cap,buy another and install it as soon as possible.After you have changed wheels, always securethe flat tire in its place in the luggage compart-ment and return the jack and tools to their properstorage locations.
HGK195

WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY 3-9
D080C02A-GAT Towing a Car With an Automatic Transaxle CAUTION: A car with an automatic transaxle should never be towed from the rear with the frontwheels 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.
o NOT OK FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
EQUIPPED VEHICLE
o OK FOR MANUAL TRANSAXLE
D080D02A-AAT Emergency Towing For emergency towing when no commercial tow vehicle is available, attach a tow cable, chain orstrap to one of the towing hooks under the front/rear of your car. Do not attempt to tow yourvehicle in this manner on any unpaved surface.This could result in serious damage to your car.Nor should towing be attempted if the wheels,drive train, axles, steering or brakes are dam-aged. Before towing, be sure the transaxle is inneutral and the key is in "ACC" (with the engineoff) or in the "ON" position (with the enginerunning). A driver must be in the towed car tosteer it and operate the brakes. CAUTION:
o If the car is being towed with all four
wheels on the ground, it can be towedonly from the front. Be sure that thetransaxle is in neutral. Do not tow at speedsgreater than 50 km/h (30 mph) and formore than 25 km (15 miles).
o Be sure the steering is unlocked by plac- ing the key in the "ACC" position. A drivermust be in the towed vehicle to operatethe steering and brakes
o OK FOR AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL
TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE
HGK200
D080C01GK
HGK188
NOTE: Before towing, check the level of the transaxlefluid. If it is below the "HOT" range on thedipstick, add fluid. If you cannot add fluid, atowing dolly must be used.

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
5- 4 European Community Only Except European Community
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER AIR CLEANER FILTER SPARK PLUGSTIMING BELTBRAKE PADS, CALIPERS AND ROTORSREAR BRAKE DRUMS/LININGS/PADS, PARKING BRAKESTEERING GEAR BOX, LINKAGE& BOOTS/LOWER ARM BALL JOINTDRIVESHAFTS AND BOOTSMANUAL TRANSAXLE OILAUTOMATICTRANSAXLE FLUIDAIR CONDITIONER FILTER (FOR BLOWER UNIT)
F040A03GK-GAT
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
DRIVING
CONDITIONMAINTENANCE INTERVALS
R R RR
II II
RRR
MAINTENANCE
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE ITEM
EVERY 7,500 KM OR 6 MONTHS EVERY 5,000 KM OR 6 MONTHSMORE FREQUENTLYMORE FREQUENTLYEVERY 60,000 KM OR 48 MONTHSMORE FREQUENTLYMORE FREQUENTLY MORE FREQUENTLYEVERY 15,000 KM OR 12 MONTHS EVERY 100,000 KMEVERY 45,000 KMEVERY 40,000 KMMORE FREQUENTLYA, B, C, F, H C, E B, HD, E, F, GC, D, G, HC, D, G, H C, D, E, FC, D, E, F, G A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J A, C, E, F, G, H, IC, E
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 32°C (90°F)
G - Driving in mountainous areas
H - Towing a trailer
I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use car or vehicle towing
J - Driving over 170 km/h1.6 DOHC/2.7 V6 2.0 DOHC CVVT

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

INDEX
10-4
Tires
Balancing ........................................................................................ 8-3
Chains ............................................................................................ 8-2
Changing a flat tire ......................................................................... 3-4
If you have a fl at tire ...................................................................... 3-4
Information ...................................................................................... 8-1
Pressure ......................................................................................... 8-1
Replacement ................................................................................... 8-3
Rotation .......................................................................................... 8-2
Snow tires ....................................................................................... 8-2
Spare ti re ........................................................................................ 3-3
Traction ........................................................................................... 8-3
Towing Emergency ..................................................................................... 3-9
If your car must be towed .............................................................. 3-8
Trailer or vehicle towing ............................................................... 2-13
Transaxle Automatic ........................................................................................ 2-6
Automatic transaxle fluid checking ...............................................6-11
Manual ............................................................................................ 2-4
Manual transaxle oil checking ...................................................... 6-11
Trip Computer ................................................................................... 1-31
Trip Odometer ................................................................................... 1-30
V Vehicle Identificat ion Number (VIN) .................................................... 8-1
Vehicle Specification ........................................................................... 9-1Ventilation Center ventilator ........................................................................... 1-50
Side ventilator ............................................................................... 1-50WWasher fluid
...................................................................................... 6-10
Warning Lights ....................................................................... 1-28 ~ 1-29
Windows Glass ................................................................................... 1-7
Windshield Wiper and Washer ......................................................... 1-34
Windshield Wiper Blades .................................................................. 6-10

A000A01A-EAT
This Owners Manual should be considered a part of the car and remain with it when it is sold for the use of the next owner.
OWNER I.D.
ORIGINAL: ADDRESS: DATE OF SALE: SUBSEQUENT: ADDRESS: TRANSFER DATE: NAME: STREET:TOWN:COUNTY:P.CODE: NAME: STREET:TOWN:COUNTY:P.CODE:

CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT1- 1
The use of leaded fuel in this vehicle will result in irreversible pollution of the catalyst element.Such pollution will prevent correct operation ofthe catalyst and give rise to increased operatingtemperatures leading to the catalyst elementmelting and restricting the exhaust flow alongwith an increase in exhaust emission levels. CAUTION: The vehicle warranty will not extend to dam-age arising from the use of incorrect fuels. Overseas Operation: When the vehicle is to be operated overseas, the vehicle operator should establish that a suitablefuel for satisfactory operation of the vehicle isavailable.
B020A01S-EAT RUNNING INThe longevity and performance of the vehicle are greatly affected by the care exercised during thefirst 1,000 miles of motoring. Because of modernmanufacturing techniques, rigid guidelines re-garding maximum road speeds have becomeunnecessary. However, certain precautionsshould be observed in order to obtain the bestpossible performance and useful life from thevehicle.
1) Do not race the engine without a load (i.e
revving the engine in neutral).
2) During the first 500 miles the maximum en- gine speed should be restricted to 3,000 rpmand gradually increased thereafter.
3) Avoid prolonged constant speed operation. The internal components of the engine willbecome more quickly run in if the operationspeed is varied during the running in period.
4) Never allow the engine to labour. Use the gearbox freely and avoid large throttle open-ings when the engine speed is below 1,500rpm.
5) Avoid rapid acceleration and maximum throttle openings.
6) Avoid harsh braking during the first 100 miles of urban motoring or 1,000 miles ofmotorway driving to allow the friction facingsof the brake pads and shoes to bed againstthe discs and drums properly.
7) No trailer towing should be undertaken dur- ing the running in period.
1. CONTROLS AND
EQUIPMENT
B010E01A-EAT PETROLS FOR CLEANER AIR To help contribute to cleaner air, Hyundai recom- mends that you use petrols treated with deter-gent additives, which help to prevent depositformation in the engine. These petrols will helpthe engines run cleaner and the Emission Con-trol System performance.
Unleaded fuel with a Reasearch Octane Number(RON) of 91 or higher must be used in thisvehicle.To prevent accidental charging of the fuel tankwith leaded fuel, a small diameter filler neckalong with a restrictor flap are fitted to ensure thatonly unleaded fuel pump nozzles may enter thefiller neck. However, care must be exercisedwhen refuelling the vehicle tank from jerry cansor by means of a funnel that the fuel being usedis unleaded.
B010A01A-EAT FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS THIS VEHICLE MUST ONLY BE OPERATED WITH UNLEADED FUEL.SERIOUS DAMAGE WILL RESULT FROMTHE USE OF LEADED FUEL.
1
B010A02GK
UNLEADED FUEL ONLY

CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT1- 3
B040B01A-AAT Locking and unlocking front doors with a key
o The door can be locked or unlocked with a key.
o Lock the door by turning the key toward the
front of the vehicle and unlock it by turning thekey toward the rear.
HGK101-D
UNLOCK
LOCKHGK099-D
B040C01S-AAT Locking From the Outside The doors can be locked without a key. To lock the doors, first push the inside lock switchto the "LOCK" position so that the red mark on theswitch is not visible, then close the door. NOTE:
o When locking the door this way, be carefulnot to lock the door with the ignition keyleft in the vehicle.
o To protect against theft, always remove the ignition key, close all windows, andlock all doors when leaving your vehicleunattended.
HGK208-D
UNLOCK
LOCK
B040D01S-AAT Locking From the Inside To lock the doors from the inside, simply close the door and push the lock switch to the "LOCK"position. When this is done, neither the outsidenor the inside door handle can be used. NOTE: When the door is locked, the red mark on theswitch is not visible.