check transmission fluid Hyundai H-1 (Grand Starex) 2006 Owner's Manual

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STARTING AND OPERATING
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If you need to accelerate rapidly, press the accelerator pedal all the way to thefloor. The transmission will automati- cally shift to a lower gear, depending on the speed. NOTE: Turn the overdrive switch on for good fuel economy and smooth driving. If engine braking is neededin the "D" range or if repeated up- shifting and downshifting between the 3rd and 4th gear is needed whenclimbing a gentle slope, it is recom- mended that the overdrive switch be turned off. Turn the overdriveswitch back on immediately after- ward.
CAUTION:
o Shift into "R" and "P" only when the vehicle has completelystopped.
o Do not accelerate the engine in
the reverse or any of the forwardpositions with the brakes applied.
o Always apply the footbrake when
shifting from "P" or "N" to "R","D", "2" or "L" position.
o Do not use the "P" position in
place of the parking brake. Al-ways set the parking brake, shift the transmission into "P" and turn off the ignition when you leave the vehicle, even momen-tarily. Never leave the vehicle unat- tended while the engine is run-ning.
o Check the automatic transmis-
sion fluid level regularly, and addfluid as necessary. See the maintenance schedule for the proper fluid recommen-dation.
! D080A01P-GAT OVERDRIVE SWITCH (If installed) When the overdrive switch is turned on, the transmission will automatically upshift to the second, third and over- drive gears. When the overdrive switchis turned off, the transmission will not upshift to the overdrive gear at all. For normal driving, the selector levershould be left in the "D" position and the overdrive switch turned on. To move the selector lever, the push but-ton on the selector lever handle may have to be depressed first.D080A01P

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1) If any of the loaded wheels or sus-
pension components are damaged or the vehicle is being towed with the rear wheels on the ground, use a towing dolly under the rear wheels.
o Manual Transmission: If you do not use a towing dolly,place the ignition key in the "ACC"position and put the transaxle in "N (Neutral)".
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CAUTION:
Do not tow with the key removed or in the "LOCK" position when tow- ing from the front without a towing dolly. A vehicle with an automatic trans-mission should never be towed from the front with the rear wheels on the ground. This can cause seriousdamage to the transmission.
2) If the vehicle is being towed with the
front wheels on the ground, be sure the parking brake is released.
o Automatic Transmission:
Be sure to use a towing dolly under the rear wheels. CAUTION:
NOTE: Before towing, check the level of the automatic transmission fluid. If it is below the "HOT" range on thedipstick, add fluid. If you cannot add fluid, a towing dolly must be used.
3) It is recommended that your vehicle
be towed with all the wheels off the ground.

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Tow at the illustrated point. Using any part other than the designated towing hooks could result in damage to ve- hicle body. The regulations concern-ing towing may differ from country to country. It is recommended that you may obeythe regulations in your area. If your vehicle is to be towed, pay careful attention to the following points.
1. Move the gearshift lever to neutral.
2. Be sure the towing speed is within
the legal limit. 3. On vehicles with steering lock sys-
tem, turn the ignition switch to "ACC"to unlock the steering wheel. If you will be using the turn signals while being towed, turn the ignition switchto "ON" position.
4. To prevent the exhaust gas from
entering the towing vehicle, set theair selection lever on the heater control to the recirculation position.
5. Turn on the hazard warning lamps.
6. During towing, make sure that close contact is maintained between thedrivers of both vehicles, and thatthe vehicles travel at low speed. Avoid abrupt starting or stopping which might subject the vehicles toshock.
7. If the transmission is malfunction-
ing or damaged, tow the vehiclewith the rear wheels raised off the ground.
8. If the vehicle is equipped with a brake booster system, the brakeboosting power will be lost and greater force will be required todepress the brake pedal.
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Rear (Minbus/Van)
Towing hook
9. If the vehicle is equipped with apower steering system, greater force will be required to operate the steering wheel.
NOTE:
o Your vehicle should only be used to tow another vehicle if the weight of the other vehicle is less than that of your vehicle.
o Before towing, check the level of the automatic transaxle fluid. If itis below the "HOT" range on thedipstick, add fluid. If you cannot add fluid, a towing dolly must be used.

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CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
21BLEEDING THE FUEL SYSTEM
CAUTION:
If overheating should occur when towing, (temperature gauge reads near red zone), taking the followingaction may reduce or eliminate the problem.
1. Turn off the air conditioner.
2. Reduce highway speed.
3. Select a lower gear when going uphill.
4. While in stop and go traffic, place
the gear selection in park or neu-tral and idle the engine at a higher speed.
! E090A01P-GAT (Diesel Motor) The fuel system should be bled to remove air as described in the illustra- tion if the fuel supply is exhaustedduring travel, when the fuel filter is replaced, or if the vehicle is not used for a long time.
1. Loosen the air plug at the top of the
fuel filter. E090A01P
13.Avoid holding the brake pedal down
too long or too frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat, re- sulting in reduced braking efficiency.
14.When going down a hill, shift into a
lower gear and use the engine brak-ing effect. When ascending a long grade, downshift the transmissionto a lower gear and reduce speed to reduce chances of engine over- loading and/or overheating.
15.If you have to stop while going uphill, do not hold the vehicle inplace by pressing on the accelera-tor. This can cause the automatic transmission to overheat. Use the parking brake or footbrake.
NOTE: When towing, check transmission fluid more frequently.

6VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
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o Brake Hoses and Lines
Visually check for proper installation,
chafing, cracks, deterioration and any leakage. Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts immediately.
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o Brake Fluid
Check brake fluid level in the brake
fluid reservoir. The level should be between "MIN" and "MAX" marks on the side of the reservoir. Use onlyhydraulic brake fluid conforming SAE J1703.
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o Rear Brake Drums and
Linings
Check for scoring, burning, leaking
fluid, broken parts, and excessive wear. G080Q01P-GAT
o Brake Pads, Calipers and
Rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear, discs for run out and wear, and cali- pers for fluid leakage. G080R01P-GAT
o Parking Brake
Inspect the parking brake system such as parking brake lever, cables, and so on. For detailed service procedures,refer to the Shop Manual.
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o Exhaust Pipe Connections,
Muffler and Suspension Bolts
Check the exhaust pipe, muffler, and
suspension connections for loosenessor damage.
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o Manual Transmission Oil Check manual transmission oil ac- cording to the maintenance schedule. NOTE: If the oil level is low, check for possible leaks before adding oil. Do not overfill. G080M03P-GAT
o Automatic Transmission Fluid The fluid level should be in the "HOT" range of the dipstick, after engine and transmission are at normal operatingtemperature. Check the Automatic Transmission Fluid level with the en- gine running and the transmission inneutral, with the parking brake properly applied. Use MOBIL DEXRON-II or DIAMOND ATF SP-I when adding orchanging fluid.

Engine Compartment ................................................... 8-2
General Checks ........................................................... 8-6
Checking the Engine Oil .............................................. 8-7 Checking the Engine Coolant..................................... 8-10
Checking the Battery .................................................. 8-13
Air Conditioning Care .................................................. 8-15
Changing the Climate Control Air Filter .. ....................8-16
Checking the Brake Fluid ............................................ 8-17
Checking the Clutch Fluid ........................................... 8-18
Checking the Automatic Transmission Fluid ..............8-18
Filling the Washer Reservoir....................................... 8-20
Windshield Wiper Blades ............................................ 8-21
Tail Gate Window Washer Flui d .................................8-23
Checking the Freeplay ................................................ 8-23
Checking Drive Belts .................................................. 8-24
Parking Brake Lever Stroke ....................................... 8-25
Tire .............................................................................. 8-25
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DO-IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
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8DO-IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
6GENERAL CHECKS
I020A03P-GAT Engine Compartment The following should be checked regu- larly:
o Engine oil level and condition
o Transmission fluid level and condi- tion
o Brake fluid level
o Clutch fluid level
o Engine coolant level
o Windshield washer fluid level
o Accessory drive belt condition
o Coolant hose condition
o Fluid leaks
(on or below components)
o Power steering fluid level and con-
dition
o Battery condition
o Air filter condition I030A03P-GAT Vehicle Exterior The following should be checked monthly:
o Overall appearance and condition
o Wheel condition and wheel nut tight-
ness
o Air cleaner filter condition
o Exhaust system condition
o Light condition and operation
o Windshield glass condition
o Wiper blade condition
o Paint condition and corrosion
o Fluid leaks
o Door and hood lock condition
o Tire pressure and condition
(including spare) I040A01P-GAT Vehicle Interior The following should be checked each time when the vehicle is driven:
o Light operation
o Windshield wiper operation
o Horn operation
o Defroster, heater operation
(and air conditioning, if equipped)
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 transmission operation, in-
cluding clutch operation
o Automatic transmission operation,
including "Park" mechanism opera-tion
o Seat control condition and opera-
tion
o Seat belt condition and operation
o Sunvisor operation

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On a vehicle with the brake fluid warn- ing lamp, the brake fluid level is moni-tored by a float. When the brake fluid level falls to below the "MIN" mark, the brake fluid warning lamp lights up.
WARNING:
o Use only the specified brake fluid. Also, the additives in differentbrands may result in a chemical reaction when mixed together, so avoid mixing different brands ifpossible.
o Use extreme caution in filling
the brake fluid because it is toxicand corrosive, and it can harm your eyes and damage painted surface. If the fluid gets in youreyes, flush your eyes with clean water.
CHECKING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
I120A02P-GAT (If installed) Transmission fluid in the automatic transmission should be changed at those intervals specified in the ve- hicle maintenance schedule in Sec-tion 6. NOTE: Automatic transmission fluid is a red color. As driving distance in- creases, the fluid color turns dark-ish red gradually. It is a normal condition and you should not judge the need to replace basedupon the changing color.You must replace the automatictransmission fluid in accordance with intervals specified in the ve- hicle maintenance schedule in sec-tion 6.CHECKING THE CLUTCH FLUID
I110A01P-GAT (If installed) In the case of vehicles with the hy- draulic operating clutch, the reservoir for the clutch fluid also serves as the reservoir for the brake fluid. See theparagraph on the brake fluid.

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DO-IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
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1. Open the hood, being careful to
keep hands, long hair and clothing clear of any moving parts.
2. Remove the transmission dipstick, wipe it clean, reinsert the dipstickas 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 transmission fluid level is
low, use a funnel to add transmis-sion fluid through the dipstick tube until the level reaches the "HOT" range. Do not overfill, otherwisethe transmission could be dam- aged. Full mark
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To Check the transmission Fluid Level
Park the vehicle on level ground with
the parking brake engaged. When the transmission fluid level is checked, the transmission fluid should be atnormal 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 otherpositions-"R", "N", "D", "2", "L"-and then return to "N" or "P" with the engine still idling: D060A01P
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I120B03P-GAT Recommended Fluid Your Hyundai automatic transmission is specially designed to operate with MOBIL DEXRON-II or DIAMOND ATF SP-I type fluid. I120C02P-GAT Automatic transmission fluid capacity The fluid capacity of the automatic transmission will be found on page9-5.
WARNING:
The transmission fluid level should be checked when the engine is at normal operating temperature. Thismeans that the engine, radiator, exhaust system etc., are very hot. Exercise great care not to burnyourself during this procedure.
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10INDEX
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A ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEATS .................................. 1-32
AIR CONDITIONING CARE .......................................8-15
AIR CONDITI ONING SYSTEM .................................. 2-44
ALTIMETER ............................................................... 2-18
ANTENNA .................................................................. 2-73
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ................................... 3-24
APPEARANCE CARE ................................................. 5-2
ASHTRAY .................................................................. 2-36
AUDIO FAULT CODE ................................................. 2-70
AUDIO SYSTEM Cassette Tape Player Operation (H240, H280)...................................................................... 2-54, 2-65
Compact Disc Player Operation (H260, H280) ...................................................................... 2-59, 2-67
Stereo Radio Operation (H240, H260, H280)
............................................................ 2-51, 2-56, 2-62
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ..................................3-10
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID .......................8-18
AUXILIARY SEAT ...................................................... 1-38BBACK WARNING
SYSTEM ....................................... 3-25
BATTERY ................................................................... 8-13
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE ............................ 3-3
BI-LEVEL HEATING ................................................... 2-42
BLEEDING THE FUEL SYSTEM ............................. 4-21
BRAKE FLUID ............................................................ 8-17
BRAKE PEDAL .......................................................... 3-22
BRAKE SYSTEM ....................................................... 3-20
BULB WATTAGE ....................................................... 4-38
CCARE OF CASSETTE TAPES .................................. 2-72
CARE OF DI SC .......................................................... 2-71
CARRYING CHILDREN .............................................. 1-16
CATALYTIC CONVERTER ....... ................................... 7-3
CENTRAL DOOR LOCKS ..... .....................................1-15
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE ........................................... 4-7
CHANGING AND REPLACING FUSES .....................4-27
CHANGING THE CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER . 8-16
CHECKING THE DRIVE BELTS ................................ 8-24
CHECKING THE FREEPLAY .....................................8-23
CHILD PROTECTION SLIDE DOOR ..........................1-16
CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM .................................... 1-46
CIGARETTE LIGHTER ............................................... 2-27
CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER ............................. 2-47
CLUTCH FLUID .......................................................... 8-18