Hyundai Atos (2002 year). Instruction

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI

drive switch is turned off, the transaxle will not

Exercise extreme caution when driving on a

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upshift to the overdrive gear. For normal driv-

slippery surface. Be especially careful when

GOOD BRAKING PRACTICES

ing, the selector lever should be left in the "D"

braking, accelerating or shifting gears. On a

WARNING:

position and the overdrive switch turned on.

slippery surface, an abrupt change in ve-

Do not allow passengers to sit on the cargo

If you need to accelerate rapidly, press the

hicle speed can cause the drive wheels to

area while the car is moving as this is not a

accelerator pedal all the way to the floor. The

lose traction and the vehicle to go out of

proper seating position and no seat belts

transaxle will automatically shift to a lower gear,

control.

are available for use when the seat back is

depending on the vehicle speed and load.

Turn the overdrive switch on for good fuel

folded down. This could result in serious

economy and smooth driving. If engine brak-

injury or death in case of an accident or a

ing is needed in the "D" range or if repeated

sudden stop. Objects should not extend

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upshifting and downshifting between 3rd and

higher than the top of the front seats. This

Good Driving Practices

4th gear is needed when climbing a gentle

could allow cargo to slide forward and cause

Never move the gear selector lever from "P"

slope, it is recommended that the overdrive

injury or damage during sudden stops.

or "N" to any other position with the acceler-

switch be turned off. Turn the overdrive

ator pedal depressed.

After being parked, check to be sure the

switch back on immediately afterward.

Never move the gear selector lever into "P"

parking brake is not engaged and that the

when the vehicle is in motion.

parking brake indicator light is out before

CAUTION:

Be sure the car is completely stopped be-

driving away.

The risk of rollover is greatly increased if

fore you attempt to shift into "R".

Driving through water may get the brakes

you lose control of your vehicle at high-

Never take the car out of gear and coast

wet. They can also get wet when the car is

way speeds.

down a hill. This may be extremely hazard-

washed. Wet brakes can be dangerous!

Loss of control often occurs if two or

ous. Always leave the car in gear when

Your car will not stop as quickly if the brakes

more wheels drop off the roadway and

moving.

are wet and it may also pull to one side. To

the driver oversteers to reenter the road-

Do not "ride" the brakes. This can cause

dry the brakes, apply the brakes lightly until

way.

them to overheat and malfunction. Instead,

the braking action returns to normal, taking

In the event your vehicle leaves the road-

when you are driving down a long hill, slow

care to keep the car under control at all

way, do not steer sharply. Instead, slow

down and shift to a lower gear. When you do

times. If the braking action does not return to

down before pulling back into the travel

this, engine braking will help slow the car.

normal, stop as soon as it is safe to do so

lanes.

Slow down before shifting to a lower gear.

and call your Hyundai dealer for assistance.

In a collision crash, on unbelted person

Otherwise, the lower gear may not be en-

Don't coast down hills with the car out of

is significantly more likely to die than a

gaged.

gear. This is extremely hazardous. Keep the

person wearing a seatbelt.

Always use the parking brake. Do not de-

car in gear at all times, use the brakes to

pend on placing the transaxle in "P" to keep

slow down, then shift to a lower gear so that

the car from moving.

engine braking will help you maintain a safe

speed.

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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI

Don't "ride" the brake pedal. Resting your

put the gear selector lever in "P" (automatic)

WARNING:

foot on the brake pedal while driving can be

or in first or reverse gear (manual transaxle)

Your ABS will not prevent accidents due to

dangerous because it can result in the brakes

and block the rear wheels so the car cannot

improper or dangerous driving maneuvers.

overheating and losing their effectiveness. It

roll. Then release the parking brake.

Even though vehicle control is improved

also increases the wear of the brake compo-

o Do not hold the vehicle on the upgrade with

during emergency braking, always maintain

nents.

the accelerator pedal. This can cause the

a safe distance between you and objects

If a tire goes flat while you are driving, apply

transaxle to overheat. Always use the brake

ahead. Vehicle speeds should always be

the brakes gently and keep the car pointed

pedal or parking brake.

reduced during extreme road conditions.

straight ahead while you slow down. When

The braking distance for cars equipped with

you are moving slowly enough for it to be

an anti-lock braking system may be longer

safe to do so, pull off the road and stop in a

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than for those without it in the following

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM

safe place.

road conditions.

If your car is equipped with an automatic

(If installed)

transaxle, don't let your car creep forward.

The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) is designed

o Driving on rough, gravel or snow-cov-

To avoid creeping forward, keep your foot

to prevent wheel lock-up during sudden braking

ered roads.

on the brake pedal when the car is stopped.

or on hazardous road surfaces. The ABS con-

o Driving with tire chains installed.

Use caution when parking on a hill. Engage

trol module monitors the wheel speed and con-

o Driving on roads where the road surface

the parking brake and place the gear selec-

trols the pressure applied to each brake. Thus,

is pitted or has different surface height.

tor lever in "P" (automatic transaxle) or in

in emergency situations or on slick roads, ABS

first or reverse gear (manual transaxle). If

will increase vehicle control during braking.

During these conditions the vehicle should

your car is facing downhill, turn the front

be driven at reduced speeds. The safety

wheels into the curb to help keep the car

NOTE:

features of an ABS equipped vehicle should

from rolling. If your car is facing uphill, turn

During ABS operation, a slight pulsation

not be tested by high speed driving or cor-

the front wheels away from the curb to help

may be felt in the brake pedal when the

nering. This could endanger the safety of

keep the car from rolling. If there is no curb

brakes are applied. Also, a noise may be

yourself or others.

or if it is required by other conditions to keep

heard in the engine compartment while brak-

the car from rolling, block the wheels.

ing. These conditions are normal and indi-

Under some conditions your parking brake

cate that the anti-lock brake system is func-

can freeze in the engaged position. This is

tioning properly.

most likely to happen when there is an

accumulation of snow or ice around or near

the rear brakes or if the brakes are wet. If

there is a risk that the parking brake may

freeze, apply it only temporarily while you

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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI

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Be sure that the wheels are aligned correct-

resulting in the engine bucking. If this hap-

DRIVING FOR ECONOMY

ly. Improper alignment can result from hitting

pens, shift to a lower gear. Over-revving is

You can save fuel and get more kilometers from

curbs or driving too fast over irregular sur-

racing the engine beyond its safe limit. This

your car if you follow these suggestions:

faces. Poor alignment causes faster tire

can be avoided by shifting at the recom-

wear and may also result in other problems

mended speeds.

Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a moderate

as well as greater fuel consumption.

o Use your air conditioning sparingly. The air

rate. Don't make "jack-rabbit" starts or full-

Keep your car in good condition. For better

conditioning system is operated by engine

throttle shifts and maintain a steady cruising

fuel economy and reduced maintenance

power so your fuel economy is reduced

speed. Don't race between stoplights. Try to

costs, maintain your car in accordance with

when you use it.

adjust your speed to that of the other traffic

the maintenance schedule in Section 5. If

so you don't have to change speeds unnec-

you drive your car in severe conditions,

essarily. Avoid heavy traffic whenever pos-

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more frequent maintenance is required (see

sible. Always maintain a safe distance from

SMOOTH CORNERING

Section 5 for details).

other vehicles so you can avoid unneces-

Keep your car clean. For maximum service,

Avoid braking or gear changing in corners,

sary braking. This also reduces brake wear.

your Hyundai should be kept clean and free

especially when roads are wet. Ideally, corners

Drive at a moderate speed. The faster you

of corrosive materials. It is especially impor-

should always be taken under gentle accelera-

drive, the more fuel your car uses. Driving at

tant that mud, dirt, ice, etc. not be allowed to

tion. If you follow these suggestions, tire wear

a moderate speed, especially on the high-

accumulate on the underside of the car. This

will be held to a minimum.

way, is one of the most effective ways to

extra weight can result in increased fuel

reduce fuel consumption.

consumption and also contribute to corro-

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Don't "ride" the brake or clutch pedal. This

sion.

WINTER DRIVING

can increase fuel consumption and also

Travel lightly. Don't carry unnecessary weight

increase wear on these components. In ad-

The more severe weather conditions of winter

in your car. Weight reduces fuel economy.

dition, driving with your foot resting on the

result in greater wear and other problems. To

Don't let the engine idle longer than neces-

brake pedal may cause the brakes to over-

minimize the problems of winter driving, you

sary. If you are waiting (and not in traffic),

heat, which reduces their effectiveness and

should follow these suggestions:

turn off your engine and restart only when

may lead to more serious consequences.

you're ready to go.

Take care of your tires. Keep them inflated

Remember, your Hyundai does not require

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to the recommended pressure. Incorrect in-

extended warm-up. As soon as the engine is

Snowy or Icy Conditions

flation, either too much or too little, results in

running smoothly, you can drive away. In

To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may be

unnecessary tire wear. Check the tire pres-

very cold weather, however, give your en-

necessary to use snow tires or to install tire

sures at least once a month.

gine a slightly longer warm-up period.

chains on your tires. If snow tires are needed,

Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine. Lugging

it is necessary to select tires equivalent in size

is driving too slowly in too high a gear

and type to the original equipment tires.

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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI

Failure to do so may adversely affect the safety

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ice. If the lock is frozen internally, you may be

and handling of your car. Speeding, rapid accel-

Check Battery and Cables

able to thaw it out by using a heated key.

eration, sudden brake applications, and sharp

Winter puts additional burdens on the battery

Handle the heated key with care to avoid burn-

turns are potentially very hazardous practices.

system. Visually inspect the battery and cables

ing your fingers.

During deceleration, use engine braking to the

as described in Section 6. The level of charge

fullest extent. Sudden brake applications on

in your battery can be checked by your Hyundai

NOTE:

snowy or icy roads may cause skids to occur.

dealer or a service station.

The proper temperature for using the immo-

You need to keep sufficient distance between

bilizer key is from -40°C to 80°C. If you heat

the vehicle in front and your vehicle. Also, apply

the immobilizer key over 80°C to open the

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frozen lock, it may cause damage to the

the brake gently.

Change to "Winter Weight" Oil if

transponder in its head.

It should be noted that installing tire chains on

the tire will provide a greater driving force, but

Necessary

will not prevent side skids.

In some climates it is recommended that a

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lower viscosity "winter weight" oil be used dur-

Use Approved Anti-Freeze in Window

NOTE:

ing cold weather. See Section 9 for recommen-

Washer System

Tire chains are not legal in all provinces.

dations. If you aren't sure what weight oil you

To keep the water in the window washer sys-

Check province laws before fitting tire

should use, consult your Hyundai dealer.

tem from freezing, add an approved anti-freeze

chains.

solution in accordance with instructions on the

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container. Window washer anti-freeze is avail-

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Check Spark Plugs and Ignition

able from Hyundai dealers and most auto parts

Use High Quality Ethylene Glycol

System

outlets. Do not use engine coolant or other

Coolant

Inspect your spark plugs as described in Sec-

types of anti-freeze as these may damage the

Your Hyundai is delivered with high quality

tion 6 and replace them if necessary. Also

finish.

ethylene glycol coolant in the cooling system. It

check all ignition wiring and components to be

is the only type of coolant that should be used

sure they are not cracked, worn or damaged in

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because it helps prevent corrosion in the cool-

any way.

Don't Let Your Parking Brake Freeze

ing system, lubricates the water pump and

Under some conditions your parking brake can

prevents freezing. Be sure to replace or replen-

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freeze in the engaged position. This is most

ish your coolant in accordance with the main-

To Keep Locks from Freezing

likely to happen when there is an accumulation

tenance schedule in Section 5. Before winter,

To keep the locks from freezing, squirt an

of snow or ice around or near the rear brakes or

have your coolant tested to assure that its

approved de-icer fluid or glycerine into the key

if the brakes are wet. If there is a risk the

freezing point is sufficient for the temperatures

opening. If a lock is covered with ice, squirt it

parking brake may freeze, apply it only tempo-

anticipated during the winter.

with an approved de-icing fluid to remove the

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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI

rarily while you put the gear selector lever in

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"P" (automatic transaxle) or in first or reverse

HIGHER SPEED MOTORING

TRAILER OR VEHICLE TOWING

gear (manual transaxle) and block the rear

If you are considering towing with your car, you

Pre-Trip Inspections

wheels so the car cannot roll. Then release the

should first check with your Province Depart-

1. Tires:

parking brake.

ment of Motor Vehicles to determine their legal

Adjust the tire inflation pressures to specifica-

requirements.

tion driving. Low tire inflation pressures will

Since laws vary from province to province the

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result in overheating and possible failure of the

requirements for towing trailers, cars, or other

tires.

Don't Let Ice and Snow Accumulate

types of vehicles or apparatus may differ. Ask

Avoid using worn or damaged tires which may

Underneath

your Hyundai dealer for further details before

result in reduced traction or tire failure.

Under some conditions, snow and ice can build

towing.

up under the fenders and interfere with the

NOTE:

steering. When driving in severe winter condi-

CAUTION:

Never exceed the maximum tire inflation

tions where this may happen, you should peri-

Do not do any towing with your car during

pressure shown on the tires.

odically check underneath the car to be sure

its first 2,000 km (1,200 miles) in order to

the movement of the front wheels and the

allow the engine to properly break in. Fail-

2. Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil:

steering components are not obstructed.

ure to heed this caution may result in seri-

High speed travel consumes 1.5 times more

ous engine or transaxle damage.

fuel than urban motoring. Do not forget to check

both engine coolant and engine oil.

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Carry Emergency Equipment

3. Drive belt:

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Depending on the severity of the weather where

A loose or damaged drive belt may result in

Trailer Hitches

you drive your car, you should carry appropri-

overheating of the engine.

Select the proper hitch and ball combination,

ate emergency equipment. Some of the items

making sure that it's location is compatible with

you may want to carry include tire chains, tow

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that of the trailer or vehicle being towed.

straps or chains, flashlight, emergency flares,

USE OF LIGHTS

Use a quality non-equalizing hitch which distrib-

sand, a shovel, jumper cables, a window

Check your lights regularly for correct operation

utes the tongue load uniformly throughout the

scraper, gloves, ground cloth, coveralls, a blan-

and always keep them clean. When driving

chassis.

ket, etc.

during the day in conditions of poor visibility, it

The hitch should be bolted securely to the car

is helpful to drive with headlights on low beam.

and installed by a qualified technician. DO NOT

This enables you to be seen as well as to see.

USE A HITCH DESIGNED FOR TEMPORARY

INSTALLATION AND NEVER USE ONE THAT

ATTACHES ONLY TO THE BUMPER.

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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI

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NOTE:

Trailer Brakes

Safety Chains

Never load the trailer with more weight in

If your trailer is equipped with a braking system,

Should the hitch connection between your car

the back than in the front. About 60% of

make sure it conforms to federal and/or local

and the trailer or vehicle you are towing fail, the

the trailer load should be in the front half

regulations and that it is properly installed and

trailer or vehicle could wander dangerously

on the trailer and the remaining 40% in

operating correctly.

across other lanes of traffic and ultimately col-

the rear.

lide with another vehicle. To eliminate this po-

The total gross vehicle weight with trailer

NOTE:

tentially dangerous situation, safety chains, at-

must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight

If you tow a trailer or vehicle, your car will

tached between your car and the trailer or

Rating (GVWR) shown on the vehicle iden-

require more frequent maintenance due to

towed vehicle, are required in most provinces.

tification plate (see page 8-1). The total

the additional load. See "Maintenance Un-

gross vehicle weight is the combined

der Severe Usage Conditions" on page 5-4.

weight of the vehicle, driver, all passen-

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gers and their luggage, cargo, hitch, trailer

Trailer Weight Limit

CAUTION:

tongue load and other optional equip-

Never connect a trailer brake system di-

ment.

rectly to the vehicle brake system.

The front or rear axle weight must not

When towing a trailer on steep grades (in

exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating

excess of 12%) pay close attention to the

(GAWR) shown on the vehicle identifica-

engine coolant temperature gauge to

tion plate (see page 8-1). It is possible

ensure the engine does not overheat. If

that your towing package does not ex-

the needle of the coolant temperature

ceed the GVWR but exceeds the GAWR.

gauge moves across the dial towards

Improper trailer loading and/or too much

"H" (HOT), pull over and stop as soon as

luggage in the trunk can overload the

it is safe to do so, and allow the engine to

SSA2200B

rear axle. Redistribute the load and check

idle until it cools down. You may proceed

Tongue load

Total trailer weight

the axle weight again.

once the engine has cooled sufficiently.

The maximum permissible overhang of

Tongue loads can be increased or decreased

the coupling point is 570 mm.

by redistributing the load in the trailer. This can

(ATOS VAN : 568mm)

be verified by checking the total weight of the

loaded trailer and then checking the load on the

tongue.

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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI

To maintain engine braking efficiency and

kg.

electrical charging performance, do not use

Maximum Towable Weight

fifth gear (manual transaxle) or overdrive

(automatic transaxle).

Trailer

Always secure items in the trailer to prevent

é é

Auto

Manual

load shift while driving.

Transaxle

Check the condition and air pressure of all

With

tires on the trailer and your car. Low tire

400

700

pressure can seriously affect the handling.

Coupling point

Brake Type

Also check the spare tire.

Without

The vehicle/trailer combination is more af-

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400

Brake Type

fected by crosswind and buffeting.

When being passed by a large vehicle, keep

WARNING:

a constant speed and steer straight ahead.

o The tongue load should never exceed;

If there is too much wind buffeting slow

Auto: 25kg

down to get out of the other vehicle's air

Manual : 28kg

turbulence.

o Maximun permissible mass of the cou-

When parking your car and trailer, especial-

pling device (ATOS VAN only) : 20kg

ly on a hill, be sure to follow all the normal

o Improperly loading your car and trailer

precautions. Turn your front wheel into the

can seriously affect its steering and brak-

curb, set the parking brake firmly, and put

ing performance causing a crash which

the transaxle in 1st or Reverse (manual) or

SSA2200D

could cause serious injury or death.

Gross axle weight

Gross vehicle weight

Park (automatic). In addition, place wheel

chocks at each of the trailer's tires.

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If the trailer has electric brakes, start your

CAUTION:

vehicle and trailer moving, and then apply

Trailer or Vehicle Towing Tips

The following specifications are recommend-

the trailer brake controller by hand to be

1. Before towing, check hitch and safety chain

ed when towing a trailer. The loaded trailer

sure the brakes are working. This lets you

connections as well as proper operation of

weight cannot safely exceed the values in

check your electrical connection at the same

the trailer running lights, brake lights, and

the chart.

time.

turn signals.

10.During your trip, check occasionally to be

2. Always drive your vehicle at a moderate

sure that the load is secure, and that the

speed (Less than 100 km/h)

lights and any trailer brakes are still working.

3. Trailer towing requires more fuel than nor-

mal conditions.

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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI

11.Avoid jerky starts, sudden acceleration or

Turn off the air conditioner.

sudden stops.

Reduce highway speed.

12.Avoid sharp turns and rapid lane changes.

Select a lower gear when going uphill.

13.Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long

While in stop and go traffic, place the gear

or too frequently. This could cause the brakes

selector in park or neutral and idle the en-

to overheat, resulting in reduced braking

gine at a higher speed.

efficiency.

14.When going down a hill, shift into a lower

gear and use the engine braking effect.

When ascending a long grade, downshift the

transaxle to a lower gear and reduce speed

to reduce chances of engine overloading

and/or overheating.

15.If you have to stop while going uphill, do not

hold the vehicle in place by pressing on the

accelerator. This can cause the automatic

transaxle to overheat. Use the parking brake

or footbrake.

NOTE:

When towing check transaxle fluid more

frequently.

CAUTION:

If overheating should occur when towing,

(temperature gauge reads near red zone),

taking the following action may reduce or

eliminate the problem.

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WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY

1. If your car has an automatic transaxle, be

3. Check the fuel line in the engine room.

3. WHAT TO DO IN AN

sure the gear selector lever is in "N" or "P"

4. If the engine still refuses to start, call a

and the emergency brake is set.

Hyundai dealer or seek other qualified as-

EMERGENCY

2. Check the battery connections to be sure

sistance.

they are clean and tight.

3. Turn on the interior light. If the light dims or

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goes out when you operate the starter, the

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If the Engine Stalls While Driving

battery is discharged.

IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START

1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping a

4. Check the starter connections to be sure

CAUTION:

straight line. Move cautiously off the road to

they are securely tightened.

If the engine will not start, do not push or

a safe place.

5. Do not push or pull the vehicle to start it. See

pull the car to start it. This could result in a

2. Turn on your emergency flashers.

instructions for "Jump Starting" on the fol-

collision or cause other damage. In addi-

3. Try to start the engine again. If your vehicle

lowing pages.

tion, push or pull starting may cause the

will not start, contact a Hyundai dealer or

catalytic converter to be overloaded and

seek other qualified assistance.

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create a fire hazard.

If Engine Turns Over Normally but Does

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Not Start

D010B01A-AAT

JUMP STARTING

If Engine Doesn't Turn Over or Turns

Over Slowly

Negative to the engine

not to the battery

Positive to positive

Spark Plug

Booster battery

D010C01X-1

Dead battery

AX30030A

1. Check fuel level.

D010B01A

2. Check all connectors at ignition, coil and

spark plugs. Reconnect any that may be

disconnected or loose.

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WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY

WARNING:

Turn off all unnecessary lights and acces-

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The gas produced by the battery during the

sories in both vehicles.

IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS

jump start operation is highly explosive. If

Attach the clamps of the jumper cable in the

If your temperature gauge indicates overheat-

these instructions are not followed exactly,

exact order shown in the illustration. That is,

ing, you experience a loss of power, or hear

serious personal injury and damage to the

first, attach one clamp of the jumper cable to

loud pinging or knocking, the engine is probably

vehicle may occur! If you are not sure how

the positive (+) post or cable of the dis-

too hot. If this happens to you, you should:

to follow this procedure, seek qualified as-

charged battery. Then attach the other end

sistance. Automobile batteries contain sul-

of the same cable to the positive (+) post or

Pull off the road and stop as soon as it is

furic acid. This is poisonous and highly

cable of the booster battery. Next, using the

safe to do so.

corrosive. When jump starting, wear protec-

other cable, attach one clamp to the nega-

Place the gear selector lever in "P" (auto-

tive glasses and be careful not to get acid on

tive (-) post or cable of the booster battery.

matic transaxle), or neutral

(manual

yourself, your clothing or on the car.

Then attach the other end of that cable to a

transaxle) and set the parking brake. If the

solid metal part of the engine away from the

air conditioning is on, turn it off.

If you should accidentally get acid on your

battery. Do not connect the cable to any

If engine coolant is running out under the car

skin or in your eyes, immediately remove

moving part.

or steam is coming out from the hood, stop

any contaminated clothing and flush the

Start the engine in the car with the booster

the engine. Do not open the hood until the

area with clear water for at least 15 minutes.

battery and let it run for a few minutes. This

engine coolant has stopped running or the

Then promptly obtain medical attention. If

will help to assure that the booster battery is

steaming has stopped. If there is no visible

you must be transported to an emergency

fully charged. During the jumping operation,

loss of engine coolant and no steam, leave

facility, continue to apply water to the affect-

run the engine in this vehicle at about 2,000

the engine running and check to be sure the

ed area with a sponge or cloth.

rpm.

engine cooling fan is operating. If the fan is

The gas produced by the battery during the

Start your engine using the normal starting

not running, turn the engine off.

jump start operation is highly explosive. Do

procedure. After the engine starts, leave the

Check to see if the water pump drive belt is

not smoke or allow a spark or an open flame

jumper cables connected and let the engine

missing. If it is not missing, check to see that

in the vicinity.

run at fast idle or about 2,000 rpm for sev-

it is tight. If the drive belt seems to be

The battery being used to provide the jump

eral minutes.

satisfactory, check for engine coolant leak-

start must be 12-volt. If you cannot deter-

Carefully remove the jumper cables in the

ing from the radiator, hoses or under the car.

mine that it is a

12-volt battery, do not

reverse order of attachment.

(If the air conditioning had been in use, it is

attempt to use it for the jump start.

normal for cold water to be draining from it

To jump start a car with a discharged bat-

If you do not know why your battery became

when you stop).

tery, follow this procedure exactly:

discharged (because the lights were left on,

etc.), have the charging system checked by

If the booster battery is installed in another

your Hyundai dealer.

vehicle, be sure the two vehicles are not

touching.

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WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY

WARNING:

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compartment, tighten the bolt firmly with your

While the engine is running, keep hands,

SPARE TIRE

fingers until there is no more play in the spare

long hair and clothing away from moving

The following instructions for the FULL SIZE

tire.

parts such as the fan and drive belts to

spare tire should be observed:

prevent injury.

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Check inflation pressure as soon as practical

IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE

5. If the water pump drive belt is broken or

after installing the spare tire, and adjust to the

If a tire goes flat while you are driving:

engine coolant is leaking out, stop the en-

specified pressure. The tire pressure should be

gine immediately and call the nearest

periodically checked and maintained at the

Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and

Hyundai dealer for assistance.

specified pressure while the tire is stored.

let the car slow down while driving straight

ahead. Do not apply the brakes immediately

WARNING:

Spare Tire Pressure

or attempt to pull off the road as this may

Do not remove the radiator cap when the

cause a loss of control. When the car has

engine is hot. This may allow coolant to be

Tire Size

Full Size

slowed to such a speed that it is safe to do

blown out of the opening and cause serious

Inflation Pressure

210 kPa (30 psi)

so, brake carefully and pull off the road.

burns.

Drive off the road as far as possible and

park on firm, level ground. If you are on a

6. If you cannot find the cause of the overheat-

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divided highway, do not park in the median

ing, wait until the engine temperature has

Handling the Spare Tire

area between the two traffic lanes.

returned to normal. Then, if engine coolant

When the car is stopped, turn on your emer-

has been lost, carefully remove the radiator

gency hazard flashers, set the parking brake

cap and add engine coolant to bring the fluid

and put the transaxle in "P"

(automatic

level in the reservoir up to the halfway mark.

transaxle) or reverse (manual transaxle)

7. Proceed with caution, keeping alert for fur-

Have all passengers get out of the car. Be

ther signs of overheating. If overheating hap-

sure they all get out on the side of the car

pens again, call a Hyundai dealer for assis-

that is away from traffic.

tance.

Change the tire according to the instructions

provided as following.

CAUTION:

Serious loss of engine coolant indicates

there is a leak in the cooling system and this

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should be checked as soon as possible by a

Hyundai dealer.

Remove the installation bolt to remove the spare

tire. To replace the spare tire in its storage

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WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY

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CHANGING A FLAT TIRE

1. Obtain Spare Tire and Tool

2. Block the Wheel

Flat tire

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SSA3050D

The procedure described on the following pages

Remove the spare tire and take out the jack and

Block the wheel that is diagonally opposite from

can be used to rotate tires as well as to change

tool bag from the luggage room.

the flat to keep the vehicle from rolling when the

a flat tire. When preparing to change a flat tire,

car is raised on the jack.

check to be sure the gear selector lever is in "P"

NOTE:

(automatic transaxle) or reverse gear (manual

The jack is located beneath the luggage mat

transaxle) and that the parking brake is set,

in the vehicle.

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then:

3. Loosen Wheel Nuts

HNVOM096

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WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY

The wheel nuts should be loosened slightly

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before raising the car. To loosen the nuts, turn

5. Raising the Car

6. Changing Wheels

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.

Wrench bar

Then, while holding the wrench near the end of

the handle, pull up on it with steady pressure.

Do not remove the nuts at this time. Just loosen

them about one-half turn.

Wheel nut

Wrench

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HFC4022

AS30120A

4. Put the Jack in Place

After inserting a wrench bar into the wheel nut

Use the wrench to loosen the wheel nuts, then

<PRIME>

wrench, install the wrench bar into the jack as

remove them with your fingers. Remove the

shown in the drawing. To raise the vehicle, turn

wheel cover (if installed) from the wheel and

the wheel nut wrench clockwise. As the jack

slide the wheel off the studs and lay it flat so it

begins to raise the vehicle, double check that it

cannot roll away. To put the wheel on the hub,

is properly positioned and will not slip. If the

pick up the spare tire, line up the holes with the

jack is on soft ground or sand, you may find it

studs and slide the wheel onto them. If this is

necessary to place a board, brick, flat stone or

difficult, tip the wheel slightly and get the top

other object under the base of the jack to keep

hole in the wheel lined up with the top stud.

it from sinking.

Then jiggle the wheel back and forth until the

Raise the car high enough so that the fully

wheel can be slid over the other studs.

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inflated spare tire can be installed. To do this,

you will need more ground clearance than is

The base of the jack should be placed on firm,

required to remove the flat tire.

level ground. The jack should be positioned as

shown in the drawing.

WARNING:

Do not get under the car when it is sup-

ported by the jack. This is very dangerous

as the vehicle could fall and cause serious

injury or death. No one should stay in the

car while the jack is being used.

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WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY

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7. Re-install Wheel Nuts

8. Lower Vehicle and Tighten Nuts

AS30130A

WARNING:

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HNVOM098

Wheel covers may have sharp edges. Han-

dle them carefully to avoid possible severe

To reinstall the wheel cover, hold it on the wheel

Lower the car to the ground by turning the

injury.

and put the wheel nuts on the studs and tighten

wheel nut wrench counterclockwise. Then posi-

them finger tight. The nuts should be installed

tion the wrench as shown in the drawing and

Before putting the wheel into place, be sure

with their small diameter ends directed inward.

tighten the wheel nuts. Be sure the socket is

that there is nothing on the hub or wheel

Jiggle the tire to be sure it is completely seated,

seated completely over the nut. Do not stand on

(such as mud, tar, gravel, etc.) that inter-

then tighten the nuts with your fingers again.

the wrench handle or use an extension pipe

feres with the wheel fitting solidly against

the hub. If there is, remove it. If there is not

over the wrench handle.

good contact on the mounting surface be-

Go around the wheel tightening every other unt

tween the wheel and hub, the wheel nuts

until they are all tight. Then double-check each

could come loose and cause the loss of a

nut for tightness. After changing wheels, have a

wheel. Loss of a wheel may result in loss of

technician tighten the wheel nuts to their proper

control of the vehicle. This may cause seri-

torque as soon as possible.

ous injury or death.

Wheel nut tightening torque:

Steel wheel & aluminium alloy wheel:

900-1,100 kg.cm (65-80 lb.ft)

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WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY

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After Changing Wheels

IF YOUR CAR MUST BE TOWED

Towing a Car With a Manual Transaxle

o OK FOR AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL

TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE

o OK FOR AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL

WITH NO DAMAGE

TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE

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If you have a tire gauge, remove the valve cap

o If the car is being towed with the rear wheels

CAUTION:

and check the air pressure. If the pressure is

on the ground, be sure the parking brake is

Your car can be damaged if towed incor-

lower than recommended, drive slowly to the

released.

rectly!

nearest service station and inflate to the correct

o If the car is being towed with the front

pressure. If it is too high, adjust it until it is

wheels on the ground, be sure that the

If your car has to be towed, it should be done by

correct. Always reinstall the valve cap after

transaxle is in neutral. Also, be sure that the

your Hyundai dealer or a commercial tow truck

checking or adjusting tire pressure. If the cap is

ignition key is in the "ACC" position. This is

service. This will help assure that your car is

not replaced, air may leak from the tire. If you

necessary to prevent damage to the steer-

not damaged in towing. Also, professionals are

lose a valve cap, buy another and install it as

ing lock mechanism, which is not designed

generally aware of state and local laws govern-

soon as possible.

to hold the front wheels straight while the car

ing towing. In any case, rather than risk dam-

After you have changed wheels, always secure

is being towed.

age to your car, it is suggested that you show

the flat tire in its place in the luggage room and

o If any of the loaded wheels or suspension

this information to the tow truck operator. Be

return the jack and tools to their proper storage

components are damaged, a towing dolly

sure that a safety chain system is used and that

locations.

must be used.

local laws are observed.

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WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY

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For emergency towing when no commercial

Towing a Car With Automatic Transaxle

tow vehicle is available, attach a tow cable,

chain or strap to the two hooks under the front

of your car. Do not attempt to tow your vehicle

in this manner on any unpaved surface. This

could result in serious damage to your car.

Nor should it be attempted if the wheels, drive

train, axles, steering or brakes are damaged.

Before towing, be sure the transaxle is in neu-

o OK FOR AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL

tral and the key is in "ACC" (with the engine off)

o NOT OK FOR AUTOMATIC

TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE

or in the "ON" position (with the engine run-

TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE

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ning). A driver must be in the towed car to steer

o OK FOR MANUAL TRANSAXLE

it and operate the brakes.

NOTE:

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Before towing, check the level of the

CAUTION:

transaxle fluid. If it is below the "HOT" range

If the car is being towed with all four wheels

on the dipstick, add fluid. If you cannot add

on the ground, it can be towed only from the

A car with an automatic transaxle should

fluid, a towing dolly must be used.

front. Be sure that the transaxle is in neutral.

never be towed from the rear with the front

Do not tow at speeds greater than 50 km/h

wheels on the ground. This can cause seri-

(30 mph) and for more than 25 km (15 miles).

ous damage to the transaxle. If the car must

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Be sure the steering is unlocked by placing

be towed from the rear, a towing dolly must

Emergency Towing

the key in the "ACC" position. A driver must

be used under the front wheels.

be in the towed vehicle to operate the steer-

ing and brakes.

If the car is being towed with the rear wheels on

the ground, be sure the parking brake is re-

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leased.

IF YOU LOSE YOUR KEYS

If you lose your keys, many Hyundai dealers

can make you a new key if you have your key

number. If you lock the keys inside your car and

you cannot obtain a new key, many Hyundai

dealers can use special tools to open the door

for you.

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Information about the key of immobilizer sys-

tem (If installed) will be found on page 1-2.

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CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE

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4. CORROSION PRE-

High-Corrosion Areas

TO HELP PREVENT CORROSION

If you live in an area where your car is regularly

You can help prevent corrosion from getting

VENTION & AP-

exposed to corrosive materials, corrosion pro-

started by observing the following:

tection is particularly important. Some of the

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PEARANCE CARE

common causes of accelerated corrosion are

Keep Your Car Clean

road salts, dust control chemicals, ocean air

The best way to prevent corrosion is to keep

and industrial pollution.

your car clean and free of corrosive materials.

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Attention to the underside of the car is particu-

CORROSION PROTECTION

Moisture Breeds Corrosion

larly important.

Protecting Your Hyundai from Corro-

Moisture creates the conditions in which corro-

sion is most likely to occur. For example, cor-

If you live in a high-corrosion area — where

sion

rosion is accelerated by high humidity, particu-

road salts are used, near the ocean, areas

By using the most advanced design and con-

with industrial pollution, acid rain, etc.— you

larly when temperatures are just above freez-

struction practices to combat corrosion, Hyundai

should take extra care to prevent corrosion.

ing. In such conditions, the corrosive material is

produces cars of the highest quality. However,

In winter, hose off the underside of your car

kept in contact with the car surfaces by mois-

this is only part of the job. To achieve the long

at least once a month and be sure to clean

ture that is slow to evaporate.

term corrosion resistance your Hyundai can

the underside thoroughly when winter is

Mud is particularly corrosive because it is slow

deliver, the owner's cooperation and assistance

over.

to dry and holds moisture in contact with the

is also required.

When cleaning underneath the car, give

vehicle. Although the mud appears to be dry, it

can still retain the moisture and promote corro-

particular attention to the components under

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sion.

the fenders and other areas that are hidden

Common Causes of Corrosion

from view. Do a thorough job; just dampen-

High temperatures can also accelerate corro-

The most common causes of corrosion on your

sion of parts that are not properly ventilated so

ing the accumulated mud rather than wash-

car are:

the moisture can be dispersed. For all these

ing it away will accelerate corrosion rather

than prevent it. Water under high pressure

reasons, it is particularly important to keep your

o Road salt, dirt and moisture that is allowed

and steam are particularly effective in re-

car clean and free of mud or accumulations of

to accumulate underneath the car.

moving accumulated mud and corrosive

other materials. This applies not only to the

o Removal of paint or protective coatings by

materials.

visible surfaces but particularly to the underside

stones, gravel, abrasion or minor scrapes

When cleaning lower door panels, rocker

of the car.

and dents which leave unprotected metal

panels and frame members, be sure that

exposed to corrosion.

drain holes are kept open so that moisture

can escape and not be trapped inside to ac-

celerate corrosion.

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Hyundai Atos (2002 year). Instruction - part 5