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Your vehicle at a glance
1. Panoramic sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-67
2. Front windshield wiper blades . . . . . . 7-40
3. Outside rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . 3-61
4. Door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
5. Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-74
6. Front fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-83
7. Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-71
8. Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47 / 8-3
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Driving your vehicle
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Keep your headlights clean andproperly aimed. Dirty or improperly
aimed headlights will make it muchmore difficult to see at night.
Avoid staring directly at the head- lights of oncoming vehicles. You
could be temporarily blinded, and it
will take several seconds for your
eyes to readjust to the darkness.Driving in the rain
Rain and wet roads can make driving
dangerous. Here are a few things to
consider when driving in the rain or
on slick pavement:
Slow down and allow extra follow-ing distance. A heavy rainfall
makes it harder to see and increas-es the distance needed to stop
your vehicle.
Turn OFF your Cruise Control.
Replace your windshield wiper blades when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on thewindshield. Be sure your tires have enough
tread. If your tires do not have
enough tread, making a quick stop
on wet pavement can cause a skid
and possibly lead to an accident.
See “Tire Tread ”in chapter 7.
Turn on your headlights to make it easier for others to see you.
Driving too fast through large pud- dles can affect your brakes. If you
must go through puddles, try to
drive through them slowly.
If you believe your brakes may be wet, apply them lightly while driv-
ing until normal braking operation
returns.
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Maintenance
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Maintenance
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .....................................7-3
MAINTENANCE SERVICES .....................................7-4
Owner's responsibility ...................................................7-4
Owner maintenance precautions ..................................7-4
OWNER MAINTENANCE .......................................7-6
Owner maintenance schedule ........................................7-7
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES ..............7-8
Normal maintenance schedule .......................................7-9
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ..........7-22
EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS .....................................7-24
ENGINE OIL ...........................................................7-27
Checking the engine oil level .......................................7-27
Checking the engine oil and filter ..............................7-28
ENGINE COOLANT ................................................7-29
Checking the engine coolant level..............................7-29
Changing engine coolant .............................................7-31
BRAKE FLUID ........................................................7-32
Checking the brake fluid level .....................................7-32
WASHER FLUID.....................................................7-34
Checking the washer fluid level .............................7-34
PARKING BRAKE...................................................7-35
Checking the parking brake .........................................7-35
AIR CLEANER .......................................................7-36
Filter replacement ........................................................7-36
CLIMATE CONTROL AIR CLEANER ....................7-38
Filter inspection ...............................................................7-38
WIPER BLADES.....................................................7-40
Blade inspection ..............................................................7-40
Blade replacement .......................................................7-40
BATTERY ...............................................................7-43
For best battery service................................................7-44
Battery recharging .........................................................7-44
Reset features .................................................................7-46
TIRES AND WHEELS ............................................7-47
Tire care ............................................................................7-47
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures.............7-48
Check tire inflation pressure........................................7-49
Tire rotation .....................................................................7-50
Wheel alignment and tire balance ..............................7-51
Tire replacement .............................................................7-51
Wheel replacement .........................................................7-52
Tire traction ......................................................................7-52
Tire maintenance ............................................................7-53
Tire sidewall labeling ......................................................7-53
Tire terminology and definitions.................................7-57
All season tires ................................................................7-60
Summer tires ....................................................................7-60
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At least twice a year:(i.e., every Spring and Fall):
Check radiator, heater and air con- ditioning hoses for leaks or dam-
age.
Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean wiper
blades with clean cloth dampened
with washer fluid.
Check headlight alignment.
Check muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
Check the seat belts for wear and function.
At least once a year:
Clean body and door drain holes.
Lubricate door hinges and hoodhinges.
Lubricate door and hood locks and latches.
Lubricate door rubber weather strips.
Check the air conditioning system.
Inspect and lubricate automatic transaxle linkage and controls.
Clean the battery and terminals.
Check the brake fluid level. Follow Normal Maintenance
Schedule if the vehicle is usually
operated where none of the following
conditions apply. If any of the follow-
ing conditions apply, you must follow
the Maintenance Under Severe
Usage Conditions.
Repeated short distance driving.
Driving in dusty conditions or
sandy areas.
Extensive use of brakes.
Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used.
Driving on rough or muddy roads.
Driving in mountainous areas.
Extended periods of idling or low speed operation.
Driving for a prolonged period in cold temperatures and/or extreme-
ly humid climates.
More than 50% driving in heavy city traffic during hot weather
above 90°F (32°C).
For additional information or assis-
tance see your authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
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Maintenance
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Blade inspection
Contamination of either the wind-
shield or the wiper blades with for-
eign matter can reduce the effective-
ness of the windshield wipers.Common sources of contamination
are insects, tree sap, and hot wax
treatments used by some commer-
cial car washes. If the blades are not
wiping properly, clean both the win-
dow and the blades with a clean
cloth dampened with washer fluid.
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NOTICE
Commercial hot waxes applied by
automatic car washes have been
known to make the windshield diffi-
cult to clean.
Blade replacement
Front windshield wiper blade
■■ Type A
1. Raise the wiper arm and slightly
rotate the wiper blade assembly to
expose the plastic locking clip.
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To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, arms or other compo-
nents, do not:
Use gasoline, kerosene, paint
thinner, or other solvents onor near them.
Attempt to move the wipers
manually.
Use non-specified wiper
blades.
CAUTION
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Do not allow the wiper arm to
fall against the windshield,
since it may chip or crack thewindshield.
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Tire maintenance ........................................................7-53
Tire sidewall labeling .................................................7-53
Towing ............................................................................6-22
Trailer towing..................................................................5-58
Transaxle .........................................................................5-13
Transaxle shift indicator .................................................3-24
Trip modes ......................................................................3-25
Tripmeter ....................................................................3-25
Turn signals.....................................................................3-83
Vanity mirror lamp..........................................................3-86
Vehicle break-in process ...................................................F-9
Vehicle certification label .................................................8-6
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders ...........F-10
Vehicle handling instructions ...........................................F-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ................................8-6
Vehicle load limit ............................................................5-66
Vehicle stability management (VSM).............................5-37
Warnings and indicators..................................................3-28
Washer fluid ....................................................................7-34
Wheel alignment and tire balance ..................................7-51
Wheel replacement .........................................................7-53
Windows .........................................................................3-63
Power window lock button ........................................3-65 Windshield defrosting and defogging ...........................3-112
Windshield washers (Front) ............................................3-89
Windshield wipers (Front) ..............................................3-87
Winter driving .................................................................5-53
Snow tires ...................................................................5-53
Tire chains ..................................................................5-54
Winter precautions......................................................5-56
Wiper blades ...................................................................7-40
Wipers and washers ........................................................3-87 Windshield wipers (Front)..........................................3-87
Windshield washers (Front) .......................................3-89
Rear window wiper and washer .................................3-90
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