Hyundai Elantra 2003 Owner's Manual

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6-5 3. Slide underneath the car and loosen the
drain plug by turning it counterclockwise
with a wrench of the proper size. Be sure
that a drain pan is in position to catch the oil
as it drains out, then remove the drain plug.
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:Be very careful when draining the engine oil Be very careful when draining the engine oilBe very careful when draining the engine oil Be very careful when draining the engine oil
Be very careful when draining the engine oil
as it may be hot enough to burn you! as it may be hot enough to burn you!as it may be hot enough to burn you! as it may be hot enough to burn you!
as it may be hot enough to burn you!
4. When the oil has stopped draining, replace
the drain plug using a new washer and
retighten by turning it clockwise.
Drain plug tightening torque: Drain plug tightening torque:Drain plug tightening torque: Drain plug tightening torque:
Drain plug tightening torque:
4.0 ~ 4.5 kgf.m 4.0 ~ 4.5 kgf.m4.0 ~ 4.5 kgf.m 4.0 ~ 4.5 kgf.m
4.0 ~ 4.5 kgf.m
5. Remove the oil filter. You should be able to
unscrew the filter with your hands. (If your
hands are slippery, try to use a cloth be-
tween your hands and the filter to give
yourself a better grip.) A certain amount of
oil will come out when you remove the filter,
so be sure to have your drain pan in place
underneath it.
6. Install a new oil filter in accordance with the
instructions on the carton or on the filter
itself. Do not over-tighten.
Oil filter tightening torque : 1.2 ~ 1.6 kgf.m Oil filter tightening torque : 1.2 ~ 1.6 kgf.mOil filter tightening torque : 1.2 ~ 1.6 kgf.m Oil filter tightening torque : 1.2 ~ 1.6 kgf.m
Oil filter tightening torque : 1.2 ~ 1.6 kgf.m
Be sure that the mounting surface on the
engine is clean and that the old gasket is
removed completely. Lubricate the new gas-
ket on the filter with clean engine oil before
installation.7. Refill the crankcase with the recommended
engine oil. Refer to the specification in chap-
ter 9 for engine oil capacity.
8. Start the engine and check to be sure no oil
is leaking from the drain plug or oil filter.
9. Shut off the engine and recheck the oil level.NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:Always dispose of used engine oil in an Always dispose of used engine oil in anAlways dispose of used engine oil in an Always dispose of used engine oil in an
Always dispose of used engine oil in an
environmentally acceptable manner. It is sug- environmentally acceptable manner. It is sug-environmentally acceptable manner. It is sug- environmentally acceptable manner. It is sug-
environmentally acceptable manner. It is sug-
gested that it be placed in a sealed container gested that it be placed in a sealed containergested that it be placed in a sealed container gested that it be placed in a sealed container
gested that it be placed in a sealed container
and taken to a service station for reclama- and taken to a service station for reclama-and taken to a service station for reclama- and taken to a service station for reclama-
and taken to a service station for reclama-
tion. Do not pour the oil on the ground or tion. Do not pour the oil on the ground ortion. Do not pour the oil on the ground or tion. Do not pour the oil on the ground or
tion. Do not pour the oil on the ground or
put it into the household trash. put it into the household trash.put it into the household trash. put it into the household trash.
put it into the household trash.
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:Used motor oil may cause irritation or can- Used motor oil may cause irritation or can-Used motor oil may cause irritation or can- Used motor oil may cause irritation or can-
Used motor oil may cause irritation or can-
cer of the skin if left in contact with the skin cer of the skin if left in contact with the skincer of the skin if left in contact with the skin cer of the skin if left in contact with the skin
cer of the skin if left in contact with the skin
for prolonged periods of time. Wash your for prolonged periods of time. Wash yourfor prolonged periods of time. Wash your for prolonged periods of time. Wash your
for prolonged periods of time. Wash your
hands thoroughly with soap and warm wa- hands thoroughly with soap and warm wa-hands thoroughly with soap and warm wa- hands thoroughly with soap and warm wa-
hands thoroughly with soap and warm wa-
ter as soon as possible after handling used ter as soon as possible after handling usedter as soon as possible after handling used ter as soon as possible after handling used
ter as soon as possible after handling used
oil. oil.oil. oil.
oil.
G050A01A-AATCHECKING AND CHANGING THE CHECKING AND CHANGING THECHECKING AND CHANGING THE CHECKING AND CHANGING THE
CHECKING AND CHANGING THE
ENGINE COOLANT ENGINE COOLANTENGINE COOLANT ENGINE COOLANT
ENGINE COOLANT
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when the Do not remove the radiator cap when theDo not remove the radiator cap when the Do not remove the radiator cap when the
Do not remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot. When the engine is hot, the engine is hot. When the engine is hot, theengine is hot. When the engine is hot, the engine is hot. When the engine is hot, the
engine is hot. When the engine is hot, the
engine coolant is under pressure and may engine coolant is under pressure and mayengine coolant is under pressure and may engine coolant is under pressure and may
engine coolant is under pressure and may
erupt through the opening if the cap is erupt through the opening if the cap iserupt through the opening if the cap is erupt through the opening if the cap is
erupt through the opening if the cap is
removed. You could be seriously burned if removed. You could be seriously burned ifremoved. You could be seriously burned if removed. You could be seriously burned if
removed. You could be seriously burned if
you do not observe this precaution. Do not you do not observe this precaution. Do notyou do not observe this precaution. Do not you do not observe this precaution. Do not
you do not observe this precaution. Do not
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Recommended Engine Coolant Recommended Engine CoolantRecommended Engine Coolant Recommended Engine Coolant
Recommended Engine Coolant
Use a high quality ethylene-glycol coolant in a
50/50 mix with water. The engine coolant should
be compatible with aluminum engine parts.
Additional corrosion inhibitors or additives should
not be used. The cooling system must be main-
tained with the correct concentration and type
of engine coolant to prevent freezing and corro-
sion. Never allow the concentration of anti-
freeze to exceed the 60% level or go below the
35% level, or damage to the cooling system
may result. For proper concentration when add-
ing or replacing the engine coolant, refer to the
following table.
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remove the radiator cap until the radiator is remove the radiator cap until the radiator isremove the radiator cap until the radiator is remove the radiator cap until the radiator is
remove the radiator cap until the radiator is
cool to the touch. cool to the touch.cool to the touch. cool to the touch.
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Ambient
temperature
°C ( °F)
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To Check the Coolant Level To Check the Coolant LevelTo Check the Coolant Level To Check the Coolant Level
To Check the Coolant Level
The coolant level can be seen on the side of the
plastic coolant reservoir. The level of the cool-
ant should be between the "LOW" and "FULL"
lines on the reservoir when the engine is cold.
If the level is below the "LOW" mark, add
engine coolant to bring it up between "LOW"
and "FULL". If the level is low, inspect for
coolant leaks and recheck the fluid level fre-quently. If the level drops again, visit your
Hyundai dealer for an inspection and diagnosis
of the reason.
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To Change the Engine Coolant To Change the Engine CoolantTo Change the Engine Coolant To Change the Engine Coolant
To Change the Engine CoolantThe engine coolant should be changed at those
intervals specified in the vehicle maintenance
schedule in Section 5.
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:Engine coolant can damage the finish of Engine coolant can damage the finish ofEngine coolant can damage the finish of Engine coolant can damage the finish of
Engine coolant can damage the finish of
your car. If you spill engine coolant on the your car. If you spill engine coolant on theyour car. If you spill engine coolant on the your car. If you spill engine coolant on the
your car. If you spill engine coolant on the
car, wash it off thoroughly with clean water. car, wash it off thoroughly with clean water.car, wash it off thoroughly with clean water. car, wash it off thoroughly with clean water.
car, wash it off thoroughly with clean water.
1. Park the car on level ground, set the park-
ing brake and remove the radiator cap when
cool.
2. Be sure your drain receptacle is in place.
Open the drain cock on the radiator. Allow
all the engine coolant to drain from the
cooling system, then securely close the drain
cock.
3. Check Section 9 for the capacity of the
cooling system in your car. Then, following
the manufacturer's directions on the engine
coolant container, add the appropriate quan-
tity of coolant to the radiator.
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Engine Coolant concentration
Antifreeze
solutionWater
35%
40%
50%
60% -15 (5)
-25 (-13)
-35 (-31)
-45 (-49)65%
60%
50%
40%
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 by
pushing down and turning counterclockwise.
Now fill the radiator with clean demineral-
ized or distilled water. Continue to add clean
demineralized or distilled water in small quan-
tities until the fluid level stays up in the
radiator neck.
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CHAMPION
NGKRC10PYP4
PFR5N-11
IFR5G-11 Your engine was originally equipped with plati-
num or iridium-tipped spark plugs.
Platinum or iridium-tipped spark plugs will last
longer than conventional type spark plugs and
can be identified by blue lines (platinum only)
on the ceramic shell.NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:Do not clean or regap platinum or iridium- Do not clean or regap platinum or iridium-Do not clean or regap platinum or iridium- Do not clean or regap platinum or iridium-
Do not clean or regap platinum or iridium-
tipped spark plugs. tipped spark plugs.tipped spark plugs. tipped spark plugs.
tipped spark plugs.
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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 fully
closed and not leaking.
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:The cooling fan is controlled by engine cool- The cooling fan is controlled by engine cool-The cooling fan is controlled by engine cool- The cooling fan is controlled by engine cool-
The cooling fan is controlled by engine cool-
ant temperature and may sometimes oper- ant temperature and may sometimes oper-ant temperature and may sometimes oper- ant temperature and may sometimes oper-
ant temperature and may sometimes oper-
ate even when the engine is not running. ate even when the engine is not running.ate even when the engine is not running. ate even when the engine is not running.
ate even when the engine is not running.
Use extreme caution when working near the Use extreme caution when working near theUse extreme caution when working near the Use extreme caution when working near the
Use extreme caution when working near the
blades of the cooling fan so that you are not blades of the cooling fan so that you are notblades of the cooling fan so that you are not blades of the cooling fan so that you are not
blades of the cooling fan so that you are not
injured by a rotating fan blade. As the en- injured by a rotating fan blade. As the en-injured by a rotating fan blade. As the en- injured by a rotating fan blade. As the en-
injured by a rotating fan blade. As the en-
gine coolant temperature decreases, the fan gine coolant temperature decreases, the fangine coolant temperature decreases, the fan gine coolant temperature decreases, the fan
gine coolant temperature decreases, the fan
will automatically shut off. This is a normal will automatically shut off. This is a normalwill automatically shut off. This is a normal will automatically shut off. This is a normal
will automatically shut off. This is a normal
condition. condition.condition. condition.
condition.
SSA6060A
0.039 ~ 0.043 in. (1.0 ~ 1.1 mm)
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SPARK PLUGS SPARK PLUGSSPARK PLUGS SPARK PLUGS
SPARK PLUGS
PLATINUM
PLATINUM
IRIDIUM*
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Replacing the Spark Plugs Replacing the Spark PlugsReplacing the Spark Plugs Replacing the Spark Plugs
Replacing the Spark PlugsThe 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, loss
of fuel economy, poor acceleration, etc. When
spark plugs are replaced, always use spark
plugs recommended by Hyundai. The use of
other spark plugs can result in loss of perfor-
mance, radio interference or engine damage.
NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:When replacing the spark plugs, genuine When replacing the spark plugs, genuineWhen replacing the spark plugs, genuine When replacing the spark plugs, genuine
When replacing the spark plugs, genuine
Hyundai replacement parts are recom- Hyundai replacement parts are recom-Hyundai replacement parts are recom- Hyundai replacement parts are recom-
Hyundai replacement parts are recom-
mended. mended.mended. mended.
mended.
Recommended Spark Plugs: Recommended Spark Plugs:Recommended Spark Plugs: Recommended Spark Plugs:
Recommended Spark Plugs:
* 2.0L SULEV Only.

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WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:It is recommended that the engine be cool It is recommended that the engine be coolIt is recommended that the engine be cool It is recommended that the engine be cool
It is recommended that the engine be cool
or cold when changing the spark plugs. If or cold when changing the spark plugs. Ifor cold when changing the spark plugs. If or cold when changing the spark plugs. If
or cold when changing the spark plugs. If
the engine is hot, you could burn yourself the engine is hot, you could burn yourselfthe engine is hot, you could burn yourself the engine is hot, you could burn yourself
the engine is hot, you could burn yourself
on the insulated connector, the spark plug on the insulated connector, the spark plugon the insulated connector, the spark plug on the insulated connector, the spark plug
on the insulated connector, the spark plug
or the engine itself. or the engine itself.or the engine itself. or the engine itself.
or the engine itself.
4. 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.
5. To remove the spark plug, turn the wrench
handle in a counterclockwise direction.
6. To replace the new spark plug, guide the
socket down over the spark plug, being
careful not to damage the ceramic insulator.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 wires
mixed up.
1. Remove the center cover on the engine
rocker cover.
2. Using a clean cloth, remove any dirt that has
accumulated around the spark plug so it
cannot fall into the cylinder when the spark
plug is removed.
3. To remove the spark plug cable, pull straight
up on the insulated connector, not the cable.
Pulling on the cable may damage the carbon
core conductor.
HGK257 G060C01S-AAT
Changing the Spark Plugs Changing the Spark PlugsChanging the Spark Plugs Changing the Spark Plugs
Changing the Spark Plugs
HGK256
HGK258
NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:Spark plugs should be tightened firmly. Over- Spark plugs should be tightened firmly. Over-Spark plugs should be tightened firmly. Over- Spark plugs should be tightened firmly. Over-
Spark plugs should be tightened firmly. Over-
tightening can damage the threads in the tightening can damage the threads in thetightening can damage the threads in the tightening can damage the threads in the
tightening can damage the threads in the
aluminum cylinder head. Leaving them too aluminum cylinder head. Leaving them tooaluminum cylinder head. Leaving them too aluminum cylinder head. Leaving them too
aluminum cylinder head. Leaving them too
loose can cause the spark plugs to get very loose can cause the spark plugs to get veryloose can cause the spark plugs to get very loose can cause the spark plugs to get very
loose can cause the spark plugs to get very
hot and possibly result in damage to the hot and possibly result in damage to thehot and possibly result in damage to the hot and possibly result in damage to the
hot and possibly result in damage to the
engine. engine.engine. engine.
engine.
7. Replace the cable by pushing the insulated
connector directly down onto the electrode.
Check to be sure it has snapped into place
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FILLING THE WASHER RESERVOIR FILLING THE WASHER RESERVOIRFILLING THE WASHER RESERVOIR FILLING THE WASHER RESERVOIR
FILLING THE WASHER RESERVOIR
The washer fluid reservoir supplies fluid to the
windshield washer system.
A good quality washer fluid should be used to fill
the washer reservoir. The fluid level should be
checked more frequently during bad weather or
whenever the washer system is in more fre-
quent use.
The capacity of the washer reservoir is 3.2 U.S.
quarts (3.0 Liters).
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:o oo o
o
Radiator anti-freeze (engine coolant) Radiator anti-freeze (engine coolant)Radiator anti-freeze (engine coolant) Radiator anti-freeze (engine coolant)
Radiator anti-freeze (engine coolant)
should not be used in the washer system should not be used in the washer systemshould not be used in the washer system should not be used in the washer system
should not be used in the washer system
because it will damage the car's finish. because it will damage the car's finish.because it will damage the car's finish. because it will damage the car's finish.
because it will damage the car's finish.
o oo o
o
The washer lever should not be pulled The washer lever should not be pulledThe washer lever should not be pulled The washer lever should not be pulled
The washer lever should not be pulled
and the washer should not be operated and the washer should not be operatedand the washer should not be operated and the washer should not be operated
and the washer should not be operated
if the washer reservoir is empty. This can if the washer reservoir is empty. This canif the washer reservoir is empty. This can if the washer reservoir is empty. This can
if the washer reservoir is empty. This can
damage the washer fluid pump. damage the washer fluid pump.damage the washer fluid pump. damage the washer fluid pump.
damage the washer fluid pump.
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CHANGING THE AIR CLEANER FILTER CHANGING THE AIR CLEANER FILTERCHANGING THE AIR CLEANER FILTER CHANGING THE AIR CLEANER FILTER
CHANGING THE AIR CLEANER FILTER
To change the filter, unsnap the clips around
the cover. When this is done, the cover can be
lifted off, the old filter removed and the new filter
put in its place. Genuine Hyundai Replacement
Parts are recommended.
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:Operating your vehicle without a proper air Operating your vehicle without a proper airOperating your vehicle without a proper air Operating your vehicle without a proper air
Operating your vehicle without a proper air
filter in place can result in excessive engine filter in place can result in excessive enginefilter in place can result in excessive engine filter in place can result in excessive engine
filter in place can result in excessive engine
wear. wear.wear. wear.
wear.
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WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADESWINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
The wiper blades should be carefully inspected
from time to time and cleaned to remove accu-
mulations of road film or other debris. To clean
the wiper blades and arms, use a clean sponge
or cloth with a mild soap or detergent and water.
If the wipers continue to streak or smear the
glass, replace them with Genuine Hyundai
Replacement Parts or their equivalent.
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:o oo o
o
Do not operate the wipers on dry glass. Do not operate the wipers on dry glass.Do not operate the wipers on dry glass. Do not operate the wipers on dry glass.
Do not operate the wipers on dry glass.
This can result in more rapid wear of the This can result in more rapid wear of theThis can result in more rapid wear of the This can result in more rapid wear of the
This can result in more rapid wear of the
wiper blades and may scratch the glass. wiper blades and may scratch the glass.wiper blades and may scratch the glass. wiper blades and may scratch the glass.
wiper blades and may scratch the glass.
o oo o
o
Keep the blade rubber out of contact Keep the blade rubber out of contactKeep the blade rubber out of contact Keep the blade rubber out of contact
Keep the blade rubber out of contact
with petroleum products such as engine with petroleum products such as enginewith petroleum products such as engine with petroleum products such as engine
with petroleum products such as engine
oil, gasoline, etc. oil, gasoline, etc.oil, gasoline, etc. oil, gasoline, etc.
oil, gasoline, etc.
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G100A04A-AATCHECKING THE TRANSAXLE OIL CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE OILCHECKING THE TRANSAXLE OIL CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE OIL
CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE OIL
(MANUAL) (MANUAL)(MANUAL) (MANUAL)
(MANUAL)
Transaxle lubricant in the manual transaxle
should be checked at those intervals specified
in the vehicle maintenance schedule in Section
5.
Recommended Oil Recommended OilRecommended Oil Recommended Oil
Recommended OilUse only HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF
75W/90 (API GL-4) or equivalent in the manual
transaxle.
Manual Transaxle Oil Capacity Manual Transaxle Oil CapacityManual Transaxle Oil Capacity Manual Transaxle Oil Capacity
Manual Transaxle Oil CapacityThe oil capacity of the manual transaxle is 2.27
U.S. quarts (2.15 liters).
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:It is always better to check the transaxle oil It is always better to check the transaxle oilIt is always better to check the transaxle oil It is always better to check the transaxle oil
It is always better to check the transaxle oil
level when the engine is cool or cold. If the level when the engine is cool or cold. If thelevel when the engine is cool or cold. If the level when the engine is cool or cold. If the
level when the engine is cool or cold. If the
engine is hot, you should exercise great engine is hot, you should exercise greatengine is hot, you should exercise great engine is hot, you should exercise great
engine is hot, you should exercise great
caution to avoid burning yourself on hot caution to avoid burning yourself on hotcaution to avoid burning yourself on hot caution to avoid burning yourself on hot
caution to avoid burning yourself on hot
engine or exhaust parts. engine or exhaust parts.engine or exhaust parts. engine or exhaust parts.
engine or exhaust parts.
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To Check the Manual Transaxle To Check the Manual TransaxleTo Check the Manual Transaxle To Check the Manual Transaxle
To Check the Manual Transaxle
Fluid Level Fluid LevelFluid Level Fluid Level
Fluid Level
SSA6100B
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 bottom
edge. If it is not, check for leaks before
adding oil. To refill the transaxle or bring the
oil level up,add oil slowly until it reaches the
proper level. Do not overfill.
3. Replace the plug and washer, screw it in
with your fingers and then tighten securely
with the wrench.
G110A01EDrain plugFiller plug
G110A01A-AATCHECKING THE TRANSAXLE FLUID CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE FLUIDCHECKING THE TRANSAXLE FLUID CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE FLUID
CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE FLUID
(AUTOMATIC) (AUTOMATIC)(AUTOMATIC) (AUTOMATIC)
(AUTOMATIC)
Transaxle fluid in the automatic transaxle should
be checked at those intervals specified in the
vehicle maintenance schedule in Section 5.
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Recommended Fluid Recommended FluidRecommended Fluid Recommended Fluid
Recommended FluidYour Hyundai automatic transaxle is specially
designed to operate with HYUNDAI GENUINE
ATF, DIAMOND ATF SP-III or SK ATF SP-III.
Damage caused by a nonspecified fluid is not
covered by your new vehicle limited warranty.
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Transaxle Fluid Capacity Transaxle Fluid CapacityTransaxle Fluid Capacity Transaxle Fluid Capacity
Transaxle Fluid CapacityThe fluid capacity of the automatic transaxle is
8.2 U.S. quarts (7.8 liters).
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:The transaxle fluid level should be checked The transaxle fluid level should be checkedThe transaxle fluid level should be checked The transaxle fluid level should be checked
The transaxle fluid level should be checked
when the engine is at normal operating tem- when the engine is at normal operating tem-when the engine is at normal operating tem- when the engine is at normal operating tem-
when the engine is at normal operating tem-
perature. This means that the engine, radia- perature. This means that the engine, radia-perature. This means that the engine, radia- perature. This means that the engine, radia-
perature. This means that the engine, radia-
tor, exhaust system etc., are very hot. Exer- tor, exhaust system etc., are very hot. Exer-tor, exhaust system etc., are very hot. Exer- tor, exhaust system etc., are very hot. Exer-
tor, exhaust system etc., are very hot. Exer-
cise great care not to burn yourself during cise great care not to burn yourself duringcise great care not to burn yourself during cise great care not to burn yourself during
cise great care not to burn yourself during
this procedure. this procedure.this procedure. this procedure.
this procedure.

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WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:The cooling fan is controlled by the engine The cooling fan is controlled by the engineThe cooling fan is controlled by the engine The cooling fan is controlled by the engine
The cooling fan is controlled by the engine
coolant temperature and may sometimes coolant temperature and may sometimescoolant temperature and may sometimes coolant temperature and may sometimes
coolant temperature and may sometimes
operate even when the engine is not run- operate even when the engine is not run-operate even when the engine is not run- operate even when the engine is not run-
operate even when the engine is not run-
ning. Use extreme caution when working ning. Use extreme caution when workingning. Use extreme caution when working ning. Use extreme caution when working
ning. Use extreme caution when working
near the blades of the cooling fan, so that near the blades of the cooling fan, so thatnear the blades of the cooling fan, so that near the blades of the cooling fan, so that
near the blades of the cooling fan, so that
you are not injured by a rotating fan blade. you are not injured by a rotating fan blade.you are not injured by a rotating fan blade. you are not injured by a rotating fan blade.
you are not injured by a rotating fan blade.
As the engine coolant temperature de- As the engine coolant temperature de-As the engine coolant temperature de- As the engine coolant temperature de-
As the engine coolant temperature de-
creases, the fan will automatically shut off. creases, the fan will automatically shut off.creases, the fan will automatically shut off. creases, the fan will automatically shut off.
creases, the fan will automatically shut off.
This is a normal condition. This is a normal condition.This is a normal condition. This is a normal condition.
This is a normal condition.
G120A01A-AAT
CHECKING THE BRAKES CHECKING THE BRAKESCHECKING THE BRAKES CHECKING THE BRAKES
CHECKING THE BRAKES
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:
Because brakes are essential to the safe Because brakes are essential to the safeBecause brakes are essential to the safe Because brakes are essential to the safe
Because brakes are essential to the safe
operation of the car, it is suggested that operation of the car, it is suggested thatoperation of the car, it is suggested that operation of the car, it is suggested that
operation of the car, it is suggested that
they be checked and inspected by your they be checked and inspected by yourthey be checked and inspected by your they be checked and inspected by your
they be checked and inspected by your
Hyundai dealer. The brakes should be Hyundai dealer. The brakes should beHyundai dealer. The brakes should be Hyundai dealer. The brakes should be
Hyundai dealer. The brakes should be
checked and inspected for wear at those checked and inspected for wear at thosechecked and inspected for wear at those checked and inspected for wear at those
checked and inspected for wear at those
intervals specified in the vehicle mainte- intervals specified in the vehicle mainte-intervals specified in the vehicle mainte- intervals specified in the vehicle mainte-
intervals specified in the vehicle mainte-
nance schedule in Section 5. nance schedule in Section 5.nance schedule in Section 5. nance schedule in Section 5.
nance schedule in Section 5.
G120B01A-AAT
Checking the Brake Fluid Level Checking the Brake Fluid LevelChecking the Brake Fluid Level Checking the Brake Fluid Level
Checking the Brake Fluid Level
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:
Use caution when handling brake fluid. It Use caution when handling brake fluid. ItUse caution when handling brake fluid. It Use caution when handling brake fluid. It
Use caution when handling brake fluid. It
can damage your vision if it gets into your can damage your vision if it gets into yourcan damage your vision if it gets into your can damage your vision if it gets into your
can damage your vision if it gets into your
eyes. It will also damage your vehicle's paint eyes. It will also damage your vehicle's painteyes. It will also damage your vehicle's paint eyes. It will also damage your vehicle's paint
eyes. It will also damage your vehicle's paint
if spilled on it and not removed immediately. if spilled on it and not removed immediately.if spilled on it and not removed immediately. if spilled on it and not removed immediately.
if spilled on it and not removed immediately.
G110D01E-AAT
To Check the Transaxle Fluid Level To Check the Transaxle Fluid LevelTo Check the Transaxle Fluid Level To Check the Transaxle Fluid Level
To Check the Transaxle Fluid Level
Park the car on level ground with the parking
brake engaged. When the transaxle fluid level
is checked, the transaxle fluid should be at
normal operating temperature and the engine
idling.While the engine is idling, apply the brakes and
move the gear selector lever from "P" to each
of its other positions -- "R", "N", "D","3", "2", "L"
-- and then return to "N" or "P" with the engine
still idling:
1. Open the hood, being careful to keep hands,
hair and clothing clear of any moving parts.
2. Remove the transaxle dipstick, wipe it clean,
reinsert the dipstick as far as it will go, then
remove it again. Now check the fluid level on
the dipstick. It should be in the "HOT" range
on the dipstick.
3. If the transaxle fluid level is low, use a funnel
Fluid level should be within this range
to add transaxle fluid through the dipstick
tube until the level reaches the "HOT" range.
Do not overfill.
C090B01E
G110D01E
HKSOM120
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G120C02A-AAT
Recommended Brake Fluid Recommended Brake FluidRecommended Brake Fluid Recommended Brake Fluid
Recommended Brake FluidUse only hydraulic brake fluid conforming to
DOT 3 or DOT 4 specifications in your braking
system. Follow the instructions printed on the
container.
G120D01A-AAT
To Check the Fluid Level To Check the Fluid LevelTo Check the Fluid Level To Check the Fluid Level
To Check the Fluid LevelThe fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir should
be checked periodically. The level should be
between the "MIN" and "MAX" marks on the
side of the reservoir. If the level is at or below
the "MIN" mark, carefully add fluid to bring it up
to "MAX". Do not overfill.
G120E02A-AAT
Adding Brake Fluid Adding Brake FluidAdding Brake Fluid Adding Brake Fluid
Adding Brake FluidWARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:
Handle brake fluid carefully. It can damage Handle brake fluid carefully. It can damageHandle brake fluid carefully. It can damage Handle brake fluid carefully. It can damage
Handle brake fluid carefully. It can damage
your vision if it gets into your eyes. Use only your vision if it gets into your eyes. Use onlyyour vision if it gets into your eyes. Use only your vision if it gets into your eyes. Use only
your vision if it gets into your eyes. Use only
DOT 3 or DOT 4 specification fluid from a DOT 3 or DOT 4 specification fluid from aDOT 3 or DOT 4 specification fluid from a DOT 3 or DOT 4 specification fluid from a
DOT 3 or DOT 4 specification fluid from a
sealed container. Do not allow the fluid can sealed container. Do not allow the fluid cansealed container. Do not allow the fluid can sealed container. Do not allow the fluid can
sealed container. Do not allow the fluid can
or reservoir to remain open any longer than or reservoir to remain open any longer thanor reservoir to remain open any longer than or reservoir to remain open any longer than
or reservoir to remain open any longer than
required. This will prevent entry of dirt and required. This will prevent entry of dirt andrequired. This will prevent entry of dirt and required. This will prevent entry of dirt and
required. This will prevent entry of dirt and
moisture which can damage the brake sys- moisture which can damage the brake sys-moisture which can damage the brake sys- moisture which can damage the brake sys-
moisture which can damage the brake sys-
tem and cause improper operation. tem and cause improper operation.tem and cause improper operation. tem and cause improper operation.
tem and cause improper operation.
To add brake fluid, first wipe away any dirt then
unscrew the fluid reservoir cap. Slowly pour the
recommended fluid into the reservoir. Do not
overfill. Carefully replace the cap on the reser-
voir and tighten.
G130A01S-AAT
CHECKING THE CLUTCH FLUID CHECKING THE CLUTCH FLUIDCHECKING THE CLUTCH FLUID CHECKING THE CLUTCH FLUID
CHECKING THE CLUTCH FLUID
To Check the Clutch Fluid To Check the Clutch FluidTo Check the Clutch Fluid To Check the Clutch Fluid
To Check the Clutch Fluid
G120E01E
G130A01EG130B02A-AAT
To Replace the Fluid To Replace the FluidTo Replace the Fluid To Replace the Fluid
To Replace the FluidRecommended brake fluid conforming to DOT
3 or DOT 4 specification should be used. The
reservoir cap must be fully tightened to avoid
contamination from foreign matter or moisture.
NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:Do not allow any other liquids to contami- Do not allow any other liquids to contami-Do not allow any other liquids to contami- Do not allow any other liquids to contami-
Do not allow any other liquids to contami-
nate the brake fluid. Seal damage will result. nate the brake fluid. Seal damage will result.nate the brake fluid. Seal damage will result. nate the brake fluid. Seal damage will result.
nate the brake fluid. Seal damage will result.
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:Use caution when handling brake fluid. It Use caution when handling brake fluid. ItUse caution when handling brake fluid. It Use caution when handling brake fluid. It
Use caution when handling brake fluid. It
can damage your vision if you get it in your can damage your vision if you get it in yourcan damage your vision if you get it in your can damage your vision if you get it in your
can damage your vision if you get it in your
eyes. It will also damage your vehicle's paint eyes. It will also damage your vehicle's painteyes. It will also damage your vehicle's paint eyes. It will also damage your vehicle's paint
eyes. It will also damage your vehicle's paint
if spilled on it and not removed immediately. if spilled on it and not removed immediately.if spilled on it and not removed immediately. if spilled on it and not removed immediately.
if spilled on it and not removed immediately.
The clutch fluid level in the master cylinder
should be checked when performing other un-
der hood services. The system should be
checked for leakage at the same time.
Check to make certain that the clutch fluid level
is always between the "MAX" and "MIN" level
markings on the fluid reservoir. Fill as required.
Fluid loss indicates a leak in the clutch system
which should be inspected and repaired imme-
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G150A01A-AAT
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL CHECKING STEERING WHEELCHECKING STEERING WHEEL CHECKING STEERING WHEEL
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL
FREE-PLAY FREE-PLAYFREE-PLAY FREE-PLAY
FREE-PLAY
To check the steering wheel free-play, stop the
car with the wheels pointed straight ahead and
gently move the steering wheel back and forth.
Use very light finger pressure and be sensitive
to changes in resistance that mark the limits of
the free-play. If the free-play is greater than
specified, have it inspected by your Hyundai
dealer and adjusted or repaired if necessary.1.18in
(30 mm)
G150A02E
G140B01A-AATChecking the Air Conditioning Checking the Air ConditioningChecking the Air Conditioning Checking the Air Conditioning
Checking the Air Conditioning
Operation OperationOperation Operation
Operation
1. Start the engine and let it run at a fast idle for
several minutes with the air conditioning set
at the maximum cold setting.
2. If the air coming out of the in-dash vents is
not cold, have the air conditioning system
inspected by your Hyundai dealer.
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:Running the air conditioning system for Running the air conditioning system forRunning the air conditioning system for Running the air conditioning system for
Running the air conditioning system for
extended periods of time with a low refriger- extended periods of time with a low refriger-extended periods of time with a low refriger- extended periods of time with a low refriger-
extended periods of time with a low refriger-
ant level may damage the compressor. ant level may damage the compressor.ant level may damage the compressor. ant level may damage the compressor.
ant level may damage the compressor.
G140C01A-AAT
Lubrication LubricationLubrication Lubrication
LubricationTo lubricate the compressor and the seals in
the system, the air conditioning should be run
for at least 10 minutes each week. This is
particularly important during cool weather when
the air conditioning system is not otherwise in
use.
G140A01A-AAT
AIR CONDITIONING CARE AIR CONDITIONING CAREAIR CONDITIONING CARE AIR CONDITIONING CARE
AIR CONDITIONING CARE
Keeping the Condenser Clean Keeping the Condenser CleanKeeping the Condenser Clean Keeping the Condenser Clean
Keeping the Condenser Clean
The air conditioning condenser (and engine
radiator) should be checked periodically for
accumulation of dirt, dead insects, leaves, etc.
These can interfere with maximum cooling effi-
ciency. When removing such accumulations,
brush or hose them away carefully to avoid
bending the cooling fans.
G140D01A-AAT
Checking the Compressor Drive Belt Checking the Compressor Drive BeltChecking the Compressor Drive Belt Checking the Compressor Drive Belt
Checking the Compressor Drive Belt
When the air conditioning is being used regular-
ly, the compressor drive belt tension should be
checked at least once a month with the engine
turned off.
To check the drive belt tension, press down on
the belt halfway between the engine crankshaft
and compressor pulleys. Pressing with your
finger, you should not be able to deflect this belt
anymore than 1/3 of an inch. If you have the
instruments to check it, with a force of 22 lb.
(98N), the deflection should be 0.315 inches
(approx 8.0 mm). If the belt is too loose, have it
adjusted by your Hyundai dealer.
G140B01A
A/C0.315 in.
(8 mm)
CRANK PULLEY TENSION PULLEY

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G160A01A-AAT
CHECKING CLUTCH PEDAL CHECKING CLUTCH PEDALCHECKING CLUTCH PEDAL CHECKING CLUTCH PEDAL
CHECKING CLUTCH PEDAL
FREE-PLAY FREE-PLAYFREE-PLAY FREE-PLAY
FREE-PLAY
With the engine off, press lightly on the clutch
pedal until you feel a change in resistance. This
is the clutch pedal free-play. The free-play should
be within the limits specified in the illustration. If
it is not, have it inspected by your Hyundai
dealer and adjusted or repaired if necessary.
G170A01A-AAT
CHECKING BRAKE PEDAL CHECKING BRAKE PEDALCHECKING BRAKE PEDAL CHECKING BRAKE PEDAL
CHECKING BRAKE PEDAL
FREE-PLAY FREE-PLAYFREE-PLAY FREE-PLAY
FREE-PLAY
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 in
resistance. This is the brake pedal freeplay.
The freeplay should be within the limits speci-
fied in the illustration. If it is not, have it inspect-
ed by your Hyundai dealer and adjusted or
repaired if necessary.
G160A01E
0.24 ~ 0.51 in. (6 ~ 13 mm)
SSA6170A
0.12 ~ 0.31 in. (3 ~ 8 mm)
G180A01A-AAT
CHECKING BRAKE PEDAL CHECKING BRAKE PEDALCHECKING BRAKE PEDAL CHECKING BRAKE PEDAL
CHECKING BRAKE PEDAL
CLEARANCE CLEARANCECLEARANCE CLEARANCE
CLEARANCE
You need a helper to check the brake pedal
clearance. With the engine running, have your
helper press down on the brake pedal several
times and then hold it down with a force of about
110 lbs (50 kg, 490 N). The brake pedal clear-
ance is the distance from the top surface of the
brake pedal to the asphalt sheeting under the
floor mat.
If the brake pedal clearance is not within the
limits specified in the illustration, have it in-
spected by your Hyundai dealer and adjusted
or repaired if necessary.
SSA6180A
1.78 in. (45.1 mm)