coolant Hyundai Elantra 2003 User Guide

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT (2.0 SULEV) ENGINE COMPARTMENT (2.0 SULEV)ENGINE COMPARTMENT (2.0 SULEV) ENGINE COMPARTMENT (2.0 SULEV)
ENGINE COMPARTMENT (2.0 SULEV)
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2
134 5
610
78
11 912
1314
1. Power steering fluid reservoir
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake booster
4. Brake fluid reservoir 5. Clutch fluid reservoir (If installed)
6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir cap
7. Engine coolant reservoir
8. Engine oil level dipstick
9. Radiator cap10. Engine cover
11. Automatic transaxle fluid level dipstick
12. Air filter element
13. Battery
14. Relay box
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:When inspecting or servicing the When inspecting or servicing theWhen inspecting or servicing the When inspecting or servicing the
When inspecting or servicing the
engine, you should handle tools engine, you should handle toolsengine, you should handle tools engine, you should handle tools
engine, you should handle tools
and other heavy objects carefully and other heavy objects carefullyand other heavy objects carefully and other heavy objects carefully
and other heavy objects carefully
so that the plastic rocker cover of so that the plastic rocker cover ofso that the plastic rocker cover of so that the plastic rocker cover of
so that the plastic rocker cover of
the engine is not damaged. the engine is not damaged.the engine is not damaged. the engine is not damaged.
the engine is not damaged.

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Vehicle Exterior Vehicle ExteriorVehicle Exterior Vehicle Exterior
Vehicle ExteriorThe 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)
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Vehicle Interior Vehicle InteriorVehicle Interior Vehicle Interior
Vehicle InteriorThe following should be checked each time
when the vehicle is driven:
o Lights operation
o Windshield wiper 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 incorrect-
ly, inspect it carefully and seek assistance from
your Hyundai dealer if service is needed.
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CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL CHECKING THE ENGINE OILCHECKING THE ENGINE OIL CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL
CHECKING THE ENGINE OILEngine oil is essential to the performance and
service of the engine. It is suggested that you
check the oil level at least once a week in
normal use and more often if you are on a trip
or driving in severe conditions.
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Recommended Oil Recommended OilRecommended Oil Recommended Oil
Recommended Oil
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2.0L
SH, SG or SG/CD (API) multi-grade and fuel
efficient oil is recommended.
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GENERAL CHECKS GENERAL CHECKSGENERAL CHECKS GENERAL CHECKS
GENERAL CHECKS
Engine Compartment Engine CompartmentEngine 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 conditio
o Air filter condition

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To Check the Oil Level To Check the Oil LevelTo Check the Oil Level To Check the Oil Level
To Check the Oil Level
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Adding Oil Adding OilAdding Oil Adding Oil
Adding Oil
Wait a minute, then remove the dipstick, wipe it
off, fully reinsert the dipstick and withdraw it
again. Then note the highest level the oil has
reached on the dipstick. It should be between
the upper ("FULL") and lower ("LOW") range.
If the oil level is close to or below the "LOW"
mark, add oil until it reaches the "FULL" 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 "FULL" and "LOW"
marks is equal to about 1 quart of oil.
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SH(API) or GF-I (ILSAC) and ABOVE multi-
grade and fuel efficient oil is recommended.
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CHANGING THE OIL AND FILTER CHANGING THE OIL AND FILTERCHANGING THE OIL AND FILTER CHANGING THE OIL AND FILTER
CHANGING THE OIL AND FILTER
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 coolant
temperature gauge moves above the lowest
mark. Turn the engine off and place the gear
selector lever in "P" (automatic) or reverse
gear (manual transaxle). Set the parking
brake.
2. Open the hood and remove the engine oil
filler cap.
SSA6040A
Oil filler cap
Drain plug
Oil filter 2.0L SULEV
Before checking the oil, warm up the engine to
the normal operating temperature and be sure
your car is parked on level ground. Turn the
engine off.
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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.
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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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G230A03A-AAT
POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL POWER STEERING FLUID LEVELPOWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
The power steering fluid level should be checked
regularly. To check the power steering fluid
level, be sure the engine is "OFF", then check
to make certain that the power steering fluid
level is between the "MAX" and "MIN" level
markings on the fluid reservoir.
NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:Grinding noise from the power steering Grinding noise from the power steeringGrinding noise from the power steering Grinding noise from the power steering
Grinding noise from the power steering
pump may be heard immediately after the pump may be heard immediately after thepump may be heard immediately after the pump may be heard immediately after the
pump may be heard immediately after the
engine is started in extremely cold condi- engine is started in extremely cold condi-engine is started in extremely cold condi- engine is started in extremely cold condi-
engine is started in extremely cold condi-
tions (below - 4°F). If the noise stops during tions (below - 4°F). If the noise stops duringtions (below - 4°F). If the noise stops during tions (below - 4°F). If the noise stops during
tions (below - 4°F). If the noise stops during
warm up, there is no abnormal function in warm up, there is no abnormal function inwarm up, there is no abnormal function in warm up, there is no abnormal function in
warm up, there is no abnormal function in
the system. It is due to a power steering the system. It is due to a power steeringthe system. It is due to a power steering the system. It is due to a power steering
the system. It is due to a power steering
fluid characteristic in extremely cold condi- fluid characteristic in extremely cold condi-fluid characteristic in extremely cold condi- fluid characteristic in extremely cold condi-
fluid characteristic in extremely cold condi-
tions. tions.tions. tions.
tions.
G230A01E G220A01A-AAT
CHECKING ELECTRIC COOLING CHECKING ELECTRIC COOLINGCHECKING ELECTRIC COOLING CHECKING ELECTRIC COOLING
CHECKING ELECTRIC COOLING
FANS FANSFANS FANS
FANS
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 coolant fan, so that you are not blades of the coolant fan, so that you are notblades of the coolant fan, so that you are not blades of the coolant fan, so that you are not
blades of the coolant 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.
G220B01A-AAT
Checking Engine Cooling Fan Checking Engine Cooling FanChecking Engine Cooling Fan Checking Engine Cooling Fan
Checking Engine Cooling FanThe engine cooling fan should come on auto-
matically if the engine coolant temperature is
high.
G220C01A-AAT
Checking Condenser Cooling Fan Checking Condenser Cooling FanChecking Condenser Cooling Fan Checking Condenser Cooling Fan
Checking Condenser Cooling FanThe condenser coolant fan should come on
automatically whenever the air conditioning is
in operation.
G210B02A-AAT
Checking the Battery Checking the BatteryChecking the Battery Checking the Battery
Checking the BatteryKeep the battery clean. Any evidence of corro-
sion around the battery posts or terminals should
be removed using a solution of household bak-
ing soda and warm water. After the battery
terminals are dry, cover them with a light coat-
ing of grease.
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:Battery posts, terminals, and related acces- Battery posts, terminals, and related acces-Battery posts, terminals, and related acces- Battery posts, terminals, and related acces-
Battery posts, terminals, and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds, sories contain lead and lead compounds,sories contain lead and lead compounds, sories contain lead and lead compounds,
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the state of California chemicals known to the state of Californiachemicals known to the state of California chemicals known to the state of California
chemicals known to the state of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm. to cause cancer and reproductive harm.to cause cancer and reproductive harm. to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling. Wash hands after handling.Wash hands after handling. Wash hands after handling.
Wash hands after handling.
o If you swallow battery fluid, drink a large
quantity of water or milk followed by milk of
magnesia, eat a raw egg or drink vegetable
oil. Get medical assistance as soon as
possible.
While batteries are being charged (either by a
battery charger or by the vehicle's generator),
they produce explosive gases. Always observe
these warnings to prevent injuries from occur-
ring:
o Charge batteries only in a well ventilated
area.
o Do not permit flames, sparks or smoking in
the area.
o Keep children away from the area.

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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 as shown in the illustration. Turn
on the headlight switch. (Low Beam Position)
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 illustra-
tion.
2. Dotted lines in the illustration show the cen-
ter of headlights.
SPECIFICATION: SPECIFICATION:SPECIFICATION: SPECIFICATION:
SPECIFICATION:
"H"
Horizontal center line of headlights from
ground.
Low beam : 26.2 in. (639 mm)
High beam : 25.8 in. (629 mm)
"W"
Distance between each headlight center.
Low beam : 45.9 in. (1,120 mm)
High beam : 34.4 in. (840 mm)
"L" 
Distance between the headlights and the
wall that the lights are tested against.118 in.
(3,000 mm).
G290B02E-AATAdjustment After Headlight Assembly Adjustment After Headlight AssemblyAdjustment After Headlight Assembly Adjustment After Headlight Assembly
Adjustment After Headlight Assembly
Replacement ReplacementReplacement Replacement
Replacement
G290A03E-AATHEADLI HEADLIHEADLI HEADLI
HEADLI
GHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT GHT AIMING ADJUSTMENTGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT GHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT
GHT AIMING ADJUSTMENTBefore performing aiming adjustment, make sure
of the following.
1. Keep all tires inflated to the correct pres-
sure.
2. Place the vehicle on level ground and press
the front bumper & rear bumper down sev-
eral times. Place the vehicle at a distance of
118 in. (3,000 mm) 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). Have the driver
or equivalent weight placed in driver's seat.
4. Clean the head light lenses and turn on the
headlights (Low beam).
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G290B01S
Vertical
line
Cut-off line
Ground line Horizontal line
LW
H
H
"P"
0.8in.
Vertical aiming
5. Open the hood.
6. Draw the vertical line (through the center of
each headlight beam pattern) and the hori-
zontal line (through the center of each head-
light beam pattern) on the aiming screen.
And then, draw the horizontal parallel line at
0.8 in. (21 mm) under the horizontal line.
7. Adjust each cut-off line of the low beam to
the parallel line with a phillips screwdriver
- VERTICAL AIMING
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:Horizontal aiming should be adjusted by an Horizontal aiming should be adjusted by anHorizontal aiming should be adjusted by an Horizontal aiming should be adjusted by an
Horizontal aiming should be adjusted by an
authorized Hyundai Dealer. authorized Hyundai Dealer.authorized Hyundai Dealer. authorized Hyundai Dealer.
authorized Hyundai Dealer.