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CHECKING THE BATTERY
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WARNING:
Batteries can be dangerous! When working with batteries, carefullyobserve the following precautions to avoid serious injuries. The fluid in the battery contains a
strong solution of sulfuric acid, which is poisonous and highly corrosive. Be careful not to spill it on yourself or thecar. If you do spill battery fluid on yourself, immediately do the follow- ing: o If battery fluid is on your skin, flush
the affected areas with water for atleast 15 minutes and then seek medical assistance.
o If battery fluid is in your eyes, rinse out your eyes with water and getmedical assistance as soon as possible. While you are being drivento get medical assistance, continue to rinse your eyes by using a sponge or soft cloth saturated withwater.
o If you swallow battery fluid, drink a large quantity of water or milk fol- lowed by milk of magnesia, eat a raw egg or drink vegetable oil. Getmedical assistance as soon as possible.
While batteries are being charged
(either by a battery charger or by the vehicle's alternator), they produce explosive gases. Always observe these warnings to prevent injuries fromoccurring:
o Charge batteries only in a well ven- tilated area.
o Do not permit flames, sparks or
smoking in the area.
o Keep children away from the area.
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Checking the Battery
Keep the battery clean. Any evidence
of corrosion around the battery posts or terminals should be removed using a solution of household baking sodaand warm water. After the battery terminals are dry, cover them with a light coating of grease.
WARNING:Always read the followinginstructions carefullywhen handling a battery.Keep lighted cigarettesand all other flames orsparks away from the bat- tery. Hydrogen, which is a highly combustible gas, is always present in batterycells and may explode if ignited.
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G240A01A-AAT Power Steering Hoses It is suggested that you check the power steering hose connections for fluid leakage daily. The power steer- ing hoses should be replaced if thereis severe surface cracking, pulling, scuffing or worn spots. Deterioration of the hose could cause prematurefailure. G290A02GK-GAT
HEADLIGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT
1. Keep all tires inflated to the correctpressure.
2. Place the vehicle on level ground and press the front bumper & rearbumper down several times. Placevehicle at a distance of 3m (118 in.) from the test wall.
3. See that the vehicle is unloaded (except for full levels of coolant, engine oil and fuel, and spare tire,jack, and tools).
4. Clean the head light lenses and
turn on the headlights.
5. Open the hood.
6. Draw the vertical line (through the center of each headlight beam pat- tern) and the horizontal line (through the center of each headlight beampattern) on the aiming screen.And then, draw a parallel line at 30mm (1.18 in.) under the horizontal line.
7. Adjust each cut-off line of the low beam to the parallel line with aphillips screwdriver - VERTICAL AIMING.
8. Adjust each cut-off line of the low
beam to each vertical line with aphillips screwdriver - HORIZON- TAL AIMING.
Before performing aiming adjustment,
make sure of the following.
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Horizontal aiming
Vertical aiming

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Adjustment After Headlight As- sembly Replacement
If the vehicle has had front body repair and the headlight assembly has been replaced, the headlight aiming should be checked using an aiming screen asshown in the illustration. Turn on the headlight switch.
1. Adjust headlights so that main axis of light is parallel to center line of the body and is aligned with point"P" shown in the illustration.
2. Dotted lines in the illustration show the center of headlights. SPECIFICATION:
"H" Horizontal center line of headlights
from ground:
Low Beam: 690 mm (27.2 in.) High Beam: 674 mm (26.5 in.) "W" Distance between each headlight cen-
ter :
Low Beam: 1,336 mm (52.6 in.) High Beam: 1,098 mm (43.2 in.) "L" Distance between the headlights and
the wall that the lights are tested against : 3,000 mm (118 in.)
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Ground line
30mm (1.18 in.)
L
Cut-off line "P"
Horizontal line
H
W
Vertical line
REPLACEMENT OF LIGHT BULBS
G260A01MC-AAT Before attempting to replace a light
bulb, be sure the switch is turned to the "OFF" position.
The next paragraph shows how to
reach the light bulbs so they may bechanged. Be sure to replace the burned- out bulb with one of the same number and wattage rating.
See page 6-36 for the wattage descrip-
tions.
CAUTION:
o Keep the lamps out of contact with petroleum products, such asoil, gasoline, etc.
o If you don't have necessary tools, the correct bulbs and the exper- tise, consult your authorized Hyundai dealer.
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8. Remove the protective cap from
the replacement bulb and install the new bulb by matching the plas-
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Headlight and Front Turn Signal Light
1. Allow the bulb to cool. Wear eye
protection.
2. Open the engine hood.
3. Always grasp the bulb by its plastic base, avoid touching the glass.
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5. Turn the plastic cover counterclock- wise and remove it.
4. Disconnect the power cord from the bulb base in the back of the head- light. OGK076066N
6. Disconnect the connector from thebulb base in the back of the head- light. 7. Push the bulb spring to remove the
headlight bulb.
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!WARNING:
This halogen bulb contains gas under pressure and if impacted could shatter, resulting in flying fragments. Always wear eye pro-tection when servicing the bulb. Protect the bulb against abrasions or scratches and against liquidswhen lighted. Turn the bulb on only when installing in a head- light. Replace the headlight if dam-aged or cracked. Keep the bulb out of the reach of children and dispose of the used bulb with care.
11. To replace the front turn signal light
bulb, remove from the bulb holderand install the new bulb. OGK076052
tic base with the headlight hole.Reattach the bulb spring and re-connect the connector.
9. Use the protective cap and carton
to promptly dispose of the old bulb.
10.Check for proper headlight aim.
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5. To replace the rear combination light
(stop/tail light, turn signal light, back- up light) take it out from the bulb holder by turning it counterclock- wise.
6. Install the new bulb.
(1) Stop/Tail light(2) Back-up light (3) Turn signal light
3. Remove the nut (8mm) with a span-ner. OGK0760414. To detach the rear combination light
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1. Open the tail gate. OGK076039
3. Extract the mounting screws (10mm) around the woofer speaker with a spanner.
4. Disconnect the power cord from the woofer speaker.
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Rear Combination Light (With woofer speaker)
2. Take off the luggage board.
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5. To remove the cover of the rear luggage trim, turn the knob by hand to the counterclockwise.
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6. Remove the nut (8mm) with a wrench.
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8. To replace the rear combination light
(stop/tail light, back-up light, turn signal light), take it out from the bulb holder by turning it counter- clockwise.
9. Install the new bulb.
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7. To detach the rear combination light hit it strongly by hand.
1. Remove the mounting screws of therear fog light cover with a phillips screwdriver.
2. Disconnect the power cord by turn-
ing the bulb cover counterclockwiseand take the bulb out from the bulb cover by turning it clockwise.
3. Replace with a new bulb. G270F02A-GAT
Rear Fog Light (If Installed)
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Luggage Compartment Light
1. Open the tail gate.
2. Remove the cover with a flat-blade screwdriver.
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Map Light
1. Remove the cover with a flat-blade
screwdriver.
2. Replace with a new bulb.
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2. Open the glove box and remove the mounting screws on the upside of the glove box.
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Glove Box Illuminated Light
1. Remove the mounting screws on
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3. Remove the glove box by pulling
strongly.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the glove box when pulling the glove box.
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