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G170A01A-AATBRAKE PEDALWith the engine off, press down on the
brake pedal several times to reduce the
vacuum in the brake booster.
Then, using your hand, press down slowly
on the brake pedal until you feel a change
in resistance. This is the brake pedal free-
play.
The free-play should be within the limits
specified in the illustration above. If it is not,
have it inspected by your Hyundai dealer
and adjusted or repaired if necessary.
G160A01HR
0.12 ~ 0.31 in.
(3 ~ 8 mm)
CHECKING BRAKE PEDAL
CLEARANCEG180A01A-AATYou need a helper to check the brake
pedal clearance. With the engine running,
have your helper press down on the brake
pedal several times and then hold it down
with a force of about 110 lbs (50 kg, 490 N).
The brake pedal clearance is the distance
from the top surface of the brake pedal to
the asphalt sheeting under the floor mat.
If the brake pedal clearance is not within
the limits specified in the illustration, have
it inspected by your Hyundai dealer and
adjusted or repaired if necessary.
G180A01L
2.95 in.
(75 mm)
G160A01A-GATCLUTCH PEDALWith the engine off, press lightly on the
clutch pedal until you feel a change in
resistance. This is the clutch pedal free-
play. The free-play should be within the
limits specified in the illustration. If it is not,
have it inspected by your Hyundai dealer
and adjusted or repaired if necessary.
G160A01HR
0.24~0.51 in.
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CAUTION:
When replacing a fusible link, never use
anything but a new fusible link with the
same or lower amperage rating. Never
use a piece of wire or a higher-rated
fusible link. This could result in serious
damage and create a fire hazard.
G200B02NF
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 temporarily get
along without (the radio or cigarette
lighter, for example). Always remember
to replace the borrowed fuse.
G200B01NF-AATReplacing Accessory FuseThe fuse box for the lights and other elec-
trical accessories will be found on the left
side of the instrument panel. Inside the box
you will find a list showing the circuits
protected by each fuse.
If any of your car's lights or other electrical
accessories stop working, a blown fuse
could be the reason. If the fuse has burned
out, you will see that the metal strip inside
the fuse has burned through. If you suspect
a blown fuse, follow this procedure:
1. Turn off the ignition and all other
switches.
2. Open the fuse box and examine each
fuse. Remove each fuse by pulling it
toward you (a small "fuse puller" tool is
contained in the relay and fuse box of
the engine room to simplify this
operation).
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3. Be sure to check all other fuses, even if
you find one that appears to have burned
out.

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G210B01NF-AATChecking the BatteryKeep the battery clean. Any evidence of
corrosion around the battery posts or
terminals should be removed using a
solution of household baking soda and
warm water. After the battery terminals are
dry, cover them with a light coating of
grease.
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:
Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead com-
pounds, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects
and reproductive harm. Batteries also
contain other chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer. Wash
hands after handling.
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WARNING:Always read the following in-
structions carefully when han-
dling a battery.
Keep lighted cigarettes and all
other flames or sparks away
from the battery.
Hydrogen, which is a highly
combustible gas, is always
present in battery cells and
may explode if ignited.
Keep batteries out of the reach
of children because batteries
contain highly corrosive SUL-
FURIC ACID. Do not allow bat-
tery acid to contact your skin,
eyes, clothing or paint finish.
If any electrolyte gets into your
eyes, flush your eyes with
clean water for at least 15 min-
utes and get immediate medi-
cal attention. If possible, con-
tinue to apply water with a
sponge or cloth until medical
attention is received.
If electrolyte gets on your skin,
thoroughly wash the contacted
area. If you feel a pain or a
burning sensation, get medi-
cal attention immediately.Wear eye protection when
charging or working near a bat-
tery.
Always provide ventilation
when working in an enclosed
space.
An inappropriately disposed
battery can be harmful to the
environment and human
health. Dispose the battery
according to your local law(s)
or regulation.
o When lifting a plastic-cased battery,
excessive pressure on the case may
cause battery acid to leak, resulting in
personal injury. Lift with a battery
carrier or with your hands on opposite
corners.
o Never attempt to charge the battery
when the battery cables are con-
nected.
o The electrical ignition system works
with high voltage.
Never touch these components with
the engine running or the ignition
switched on.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
ABOUT YOUR HYUNDAIG250A01A-AATIf you desire additional information about
maintaining and servicing your Hyundai,
you may purchase a factory Shop Manual
at your Hyundai dealer's parts department.
This is the same manual used by
dealership technicians and while it is highly
technical it can be useful in obtaining a
better understanding of your car and how
it works.
HEADLIGHT AIMING ADJUST-
MENTG290A03O-AATBefore performing aiming adjustment,
make sure of the following.
1. Keep all tires inflated to the correct
pressure.
2. Place the vehicle on level ground and
press the front bumper & rear bumper
down several times.
Place vehicle at a distance of 118 in.
(3m) 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 headlight lenses and turn on
the headlights (Low beam).
5. Open the hood.
G290A01NF-A
Vertical
aiming
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6. Draw a vertical line (through the center
of each headlight beam pattern) and a
horizontal line (through the center of
each headlight beam pattern) on the
aiming screen measured from ground
to center mark on headlight lens.
7. Adjust the right side of each cut-off line
of the low beam to the horizontal line
with a phillips screwdriver - VERTICAL
AIMING.
WARNING:
Never attempt to adjust the horizontal
alignment of your headlights. Horizontal
aiming must be adjusted by an
authorized Hyundai dealer to avoid
incorrect alignment that will reduce the
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SPECIFICATION:"H"
Horizontal center line of headlights from
ground : 27.05 in. (687mm)
"W"
Distance between each headlight center :
51.5 in. (1,308mm)
"L"
Distance between the headlights and the
wall that the lights are tested against :
118.11 in. (3,000 mm)
REPLACEMENT OF LIGHT
BULBSG260A02L-GATBefore attempting to replace a light bulb,
be sure the switch is turned to the "OFF"
position.
The next paragraph shows how to reach
the light bulbs so they may be changed. Be
sure to replace the burned-out bulb with
one of the same number and wattage
rating.
See page 6-35 for the wattage descrip-
tions.
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CAUTION:
o Keep the lights out of contact with
petroleum products, such as oil,
gasoline, etc.
o Be sure to replace the LED type
equipped bulbs with an assembly.
o After heavy, driving rain or washing,
headlight and taillight lenses could
appear frosty. This condition is
caused by the temperature difference
between the lamp inside and outside.
This is similar to the condensation on
your windows inside your vehicle
during the rain and doesn’t indicate a
problem with your vehicle. If the water
leaks into the lamp bulb circuitry, have
the vehicle checked by an Authorized
Hyundai Dealer.
G290B01NF-AATAdjustment After Headlight Assem-
bly Replacement
G290B01NF
L
W
H
H
Cut-off line
Ground line
Horizontal lineVertical line
If the vehicle has had front body repair and
the headlight assembly has been replaced,
the headlight aiming should be checked
using the aiming screen as shown in the
illustration. Turn on the headlight switch
(Low Beam Position).
1. Adjust headlights vertically so that cutoff
line is aligned with horizontal line shown
in the illustration.
2. Dotted lines in the illustration show the
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Replacement instructions:
1. Allow the bulb to cool. Wear eye
protection.
2. Open the engine hood.
3. Always grasp the bulb by its base, avoid
touching the glass.G270A01NF-AATHEADLIGHT, FRONT TURN SIGNAL
LIGHT AND FRONT FOG LIGHT
Headlight and Front Turn Signal
Light
ONF078024
Headlight (Low beam)
Turn signal light
Front position light
Front Fog LightHeadlight
(High beam)
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4. Using a socket wrench of the correct
size, remove the headlight assembly
mounting bolts and bumper mounting
bolt.
HNF5024
5. Disconnect the power cord from the
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HNF5027
9. Remove the protective cap from the
replacement bulb and install the new
bulb by matching the plastic base with
the headlight hole.Low Beam
OMG075038N
HNF5025
6. Turn the plastic cover counterclock-
wise and remove it.
ONF078026N
7. Disconnect the connector from the bulb
base in the back of the headlight.
8. Rotate the bulb counterclockwise to
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12. To replace the front turn signal light
bulb remove it from the bulb holder
and install the new bulb.
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WARNING:
This halogen bulb contains gas under
pressure and if impacted could shatter,
resulting in flying fragments. Always
wear eye protection when servicing the
bulb. Protect the bulb against abrasions
or scratches and against liquids when
lighted. Turn the bulb on only when in-
stalling in a headlight. Replace the head-
light if damaged or cracked. Keep the
bulb out of the reach of children and
dispose of the used bulb with care.
HNF5028-1G270A03O
10. Use the protective cap and carton to
promptly dispose of the old bulb.
11. Check for proper headlight aim.
Front Fog Light (If installed)
NOTE:
It is recommended that the front fog light
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HNF5042
4. Loosen the mounting screws of the trunk
lid trim with a phillips screwdriver and
remove the trunk lid trim.
5. To replace the rear combination light
(back-up light and stop/tail light), re-
move the socket by turning it counter-
clockwise.
6. Install the new bulb.
3. To replace the rear combination light
(stop/tail light, rear side marker light
and rear turn signal light), remove it
from the bulb holder and install the new
bulb.
(1) Stop/tail light
(2) Rear side marker light
(3) Rear turn signal light
HNF5030-A
G270D02NF-AATREAR COMBINATION LIGHT
Stop/Tail Light, Rear Turn Signal
Light, Back-up Light and Rear Side
Marker Light1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Remove the cover on the inside of the
rear luggage trim.
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HNF5032
3. Disconnect the power cord.
HTB284
4. Replace with a new bulb.
G270C01L-AATLUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
LIGHT1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Remove the luggage compartment light
cover on the rear package tray panel
with a flat-head screwdriver.
HNF5031-A