warning Hyundai Elantra 2003 Workshop Manual
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WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCYWHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
3-5 The wheel nuts should be loosened slightly be-
fore raising the car. To loosen the nuts, turn the
wrench handle counterclockwise. When doing
this, be sure that the socket is seated completely
over the nut so it cannot slip off. For maximum
leverage, position the wrench so the handle is to
the right as shown in the drawing. Then, while
holding the wrench near the end of the handle,
push down on it with steady pressure. Do not
remove the nuts at this time. Just loosen them
about one-half turn.
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4. Put the Jack in Place 4. Put the Jack in Place4. Put the Jack in Place 4. Put the Jack in Place
4. Put the Jack in Place
The base of the jack should be placed on firm,
level ground. The jack should be positioned as
shown in the drawing.
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5. Raising the Car 5. Raising the Car5. Raising the Car 5. Raising the Car
5. Raising the Car
After inserting a wrench bar into the wheel nut
wrench, install the wrench bar into the jack as
shown in the drawing. To raise the vehicle, turn
the wheel nut wrench clockwise. As the jack
begins to raise the vehicle, double check that it is
properly positioned and will not slip. If the jack is
on soft ground or sand, place a board, brick, flat
stone or other object under the base of the jack
to keep it from sinking.
Raise the car high enough so that the fully
inflated spare tire can be installed. To do this, you
will need more ground clearance than is required
to remove the flat tire.
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:Do not get under the car when it is supported Do not get under the car when it is supportedDo not get under the car when it is supported Do not get under the car when it is supported
Do not get under the car when it is supported
by the jack! This is very dangerous as the by the jack! This is very dangerous as theby the jack! This is very dangerous as the by the jack! This is very dangerous as the
by the jack! This is very dangerous as the
vehicle could fall and cause serious injury or vehicle could fall and cause serious injury orvehicle could fall and cause serious injury or vehicle could fall and cause serious injury or
vehicle could fall and cause serious injury or
death. No one should stay in the car while the death. No one should stay in the car while thedeath. No one should stay in the car while the death. No one should stay in the car while the
death. No one should stay in the car while the
jack is being used. jack is being used.jack is being used. jack is being used.
jack is being used.
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6. Changing Wheels 6. Changing Wheels6. Changing Wheels 6. Changing Wheels
6. Changing Wheels
Loosen the wheel nuts and remove them with
your fingers. Slide the wheel off the studs and lay
it flat so it cannot roll away. To put the wheel on
the hub, pick up the spare tire, line up the holes
with the studs and slide the wheel onto them. If
this is difficult, tip the wheel slightly and get the
top hole in the wheel lined up with the top stud.
Then jiggle the wheel back and forth until the
wheel can be slid over the other studs.
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Wrench bar
Wheel nut wrench
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3-6
STA3071H
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:Wheel and wheel covers may have sharp Wheel and wheel covers may have sharpWheel and wheel covers may have sharp Wheel and wheel covers may have sharp
Wheel and wheel covers may have sharp
edges. Handle them carefully to avoid pos- edges. Handle them carefully to avoid pos-edges. Handle them carefully to avoid pos- edges. Handle them carefully to avoid pos-
edges. Handle them carefully to avoid pos-
sible severe injury. sible severe injury.sible severe injury. sible severe injury.
sible severe injury.
Before putting the wheel into place, be sure Before putting the wheel into place, be sureBefore putting the wheel into place, be sure Before putting the wheel into place, be sure
Before putting the wheel into place, be sure
that there is nothing on the hub or wheel that there is nothing on the hub or wheelthat there is nothing on the hub or wheel that there is nothing on the hub or wheel
that there is nothing on the hub or wheel
(such as mud, tar, gravel, etc.) that interferes (such as mud, tar, gravel, etc.) that interferes(such as mud, tar, gravel, etc.) that interferes (such as mud, tar, gravel, etc.) that interferes
(such as mud, tar, gravel, etc.) that interferes
with the wheel from fitting solidly against the with the wheel from fitting solidly against thewith the wheel from fitting solidly against the with the wheel from fitting solidly against the
with the wheel from fitting solidly against the
hub. If there is, remove it. If there is not good hub. If there is, remove it. If there is not goodhub. If there is, remove it. If there is not good hub. If there is, remove it. If there is not good
hub. If there is, remove it. If there is not good
contact on the mounting surface between the contact on the mounting surface between thecontact on the mounting surface between the contact on the mounting surface between the
contact on the mounting surface between the
wheel and hub, the wheel nuts could loosen wheel and hub, the wheel nuts could loosenwheel and hub, the wheel nuts could loosen wheel and hub, the wheel nuts could loosen
wheel and hub, the wheel nuts could loosen
and cause the loss of a wheel. Loss of a wheel and cause the loss of a wheel. Loss of a wheeland cause the loss of a wheel. Loss of a wheel and cause the loss of a wheel. Loss of a wheel
and cause the loss of a wheel. Loss of a wheel
may result in loss of control of the vehicle. may result in loss of control of the vehicle.may result in loss of control of the vehicle. may result in loss of control of the vehicle.
may result in loss of control of the vehicle.
This may cause serious injury or death. This may cause serious injury or death.This may cause serious injury or death. This may cause serious injury or death.
This may cause serious injury or death.
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7. Re-install Wheel Nuts 7. Re-install Wheel Nuts7. Re-install Wheel Nuts 7. Re-install Wheel Nuts
7. Re-install Wheel Nuts
To reinstall the wheel cover, hold it on the studs,
put the wheel nuts on the studs and tighten them
finger tight. The nuts should be installed with their
small diameter ends directed inward. Jiggle the
tire to be sure it is completely seated, then tighten
the nuts as much as possible with your fingers
again.Lower the car to the ground by turning the wheel
nut wrench counterclockwise. Then position the
wrench as shown in the drawing and tighten the
wheel nuts. Be sure the socket is seated com-
pletely over the nut. Do not stand on the wrench
handle or use an extension pipe over the wrench
handle.
Go around the wheel tightening every other nut
until they are all tight. Then double-check each
nut for tightness. After changing wheels, have a
technician tighten the wheel nuts to their proper
torque as soon as possible.
Wheel nut tightening torque: Wheel nut tightening torque:Wheel nut tightening torque: Wheel nut tightening torque:
Wheel nut tightening torque:Steel wheel & aluminium alloy wheel:
65-80 lb.ft (900-1,100 kg.cm)
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8. Lower Vehicle and Tighten Nuts 8. Lower Vehicle and Tighten Nuts8. Lower Vehicle and Tighten Nuts 8. Lower Vehicle and Tighten Nuts
8. Lower Vehicle and Tighten Nuts
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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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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
and can't fall off.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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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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.
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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
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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-
diately. Consult your Hyundai dealer.
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6-16 4. Replace the blown fuse by pressing a new
fuse of the same rating into place. The fuse
should be a snug fit. If it is not, have the fuse
clip repaired or replaced by a Hyundai dealer.
If you do not have a spare fuse, you may be
able to borrow a fuse of the same or lower
rating from an accessory you can tempo-
rarily get along without (the radio or cigarette
lighter, for example). Always remember to
replace the borrowed fuse.
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:A burned-out fuse indicates that there is a A burned-out fuse indicates that there is aA burned-out fuse indicates that there is a A burned-out fuse indicates that there is a
A burned-out fuse indicates that there is a
problem in the electrical circuit. If you re- problem in the electrical circuit. If you re-problem in the electrical circuit. If you re- problem in the electrical circuit. If you re-
problem in the electrical circuit. If you re-
place a fuse and it blows as soon as the place a fuse and it blows as soon as theplace a fuse and it blows as soon as the place a fuse and it blows as soon as the
place a fuse and it blows as soon as the
accessory is turned on, the problem is seri- accessory is turned on, the problem is seri-accessory is turned on, the problem is seri- accessory is turned on, the problem is seri-
accessory is turned on, the problem is seri-
ous and should be referred to a Hyundai ous and should be referred to a Hyundaious and should be referred to a Hyundai ous and should be referred to a Hyundai
ous and should be referred to a Hyundai
dealer for diagnosis and repair. Never re- dealer for diagnosis and repair. Never re-dealer for diagnosis and repair. Never re- dealer for diagnosis and repair. Never re-
dealer for diagnosis and repair. Never re-
place a fuse with anything except a fuse place a fuse with anything except a fuseplace a fuse with anything except a fuse place a fuse with anything except a fuse
place a fuse with anything except a fuse
with the same or a lower amperage rating. A with the same or a lower amperage rating. Awith the same or a lower amperage rating. A with the same or a lower amperage rating. A
with the same or a lower amperage rating. A
higher capacity fuse could cause damage higher capacity fuse could cause damagehigher capacity fuse could cause damage higher capacity fuse could cause damage
higher capacity fuse could cause damage
and create a fire hazard. and create a fire hazard.and create a fire hazard. and create a fire hazard.
and create a fire hazard.
AXA6201B
Burned out
G200B03Y
Good
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:Batteries can be dangerous! When working Batteries can be dangerous! When workingBatteries can be dangerous! When working Batteries can be dangerous! When working
Batteries can be dangerous! When working
with batteries, carefully observe the follow- with batteries, carefully observe the follow-with batteries, carefully observe the follow- with batteries, carefully observe the follow-
with batteries, carefully observe the follow-
ing precautions to avoid serious injuries. ing precautions to avoid serious injuries.ing precautions to avoid serious injuries. ing precautions to avoid serious injuries.
ing precautions to avoid serious injuries.
The fluid in the battery contains a strong solu-
tion of sulfuric acid, which is poisonous and
highly corrosive. Be careful not to spill it on
yourself or the car. If you do spill battery fluid on
yourself, immediately do the following:
o If battery fluid is on your skin, flush the
affected areas with water for at least 15
minutes and then seek medical assistance.
o If battery fluid is in your eyes, rinse out your
eyes with water and get medical assistance
as soon as possible. While you are being
driven to get medical assistance, continue
to rinse your eyes by using a sponge or soft
cloth saturated with water.
G210A01A-AAT
CHECKING THE BATTERY CHECKING THE BATTERYCHECKING THE BATTERY CHECKING THE BATTERY
CHECKING THE BATTERY
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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.
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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.