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Hyundai Atos (2002 year). Instruction - part 7

DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE

Recommended Spark Plugs:

2. To remove the spark plug cable, pull straight

up on the insulated connector, not the cable.

Unleaded

Leaded

Pulling on the cable may damage the carbon

core conductor.

RC9YC4

RC9YC

CHAMPION

RC10YC4

RC10YC

NGK

BKR5ES-11

BKR5ES

G060C02A-AAT

Changing the Spark Plugs

G060C03A

NOTE:

Spark plugs should be tightened firmly. Over-

tightening can damage the threads in the

G060C02A

aluminum cylinder head. Also, leaving them

too loose can cause the spark plug to get

WARNING:

very hot and possibly result in damage to

It is recommended that the engine be cool

the engine.

or cold when changing the spark plugs. If

the engine is hot, you could burn yourself

6. Replace the cable by pushing the insulated

on the insulated connector, the spark plug

connector directly down onto the electrode.

G060C01A

or the engine itself.

Check to be sure it has snapped into place

and can't fall off.

You will find it easier to change spark plugs if

3. When preparing to remove the old spark

the engine is cold. Always change one spark

plug, guide the socket down over the spark

plug at a time. This helps avoid getting the wires

plug, being careful not to damage the ce-

mixed up.

ramic insulator.

4. To remove the old spark plug, turn the

1. Using a clean cloth, remove any dirt that has

wrench handle in a counterclockwise direc-

accumulated around the base of the spark

tion.

plug so it cannot fall into the cylinder when

5. To install the new spark plug, guide the

the spark plug is removed.

socket down over the spark plug, being

careful not to damage the ceramic insulator.

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G070A01X-GAT

G080A02A-AAT

G090A01X-GAT

CHANGING THE AIR CLEANER FIL-

WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES

FILLING THE WASHER RESERVOIR

TER

(1)

AS60160A

G090A01X

G070A01X

The wiper blades should be carefully inspected

The washer fluid reservoir supplies fluid to the

from time to time and cleaned to remove accu-

windshield washer system.

To change the filter, loosen the clamps (1) on

mulations of road film or other debris. To clean

A good quality washer fluid should be used to fill

the cover. When this is done, the cover can be

the wiper blades and arms, use a clean sponge

the washer reservoir. The fluid level should be

lifted off, the old filter removed and the new filter

or cloth with a mild soap or detergent and water.

checked more frequently during bad weather or

put in its place. Genuine Hyundai replacement

If the wipers continue to streak or smear the

whenever the washer system is in more fre-

parts are recommended.

glass, replace them with Genuine Hyundai

quent use.

Replacement Parts or their equivalent.

The capacity of the washer reservoir is 2.5

CAUTION:

liters (2.63 U.S. quarts).

Operating your vehicle without a proper air

filter in place can result in excessive engine

CAUTION:

wear.

o Do not operate the wipers on dry glass.

CAUTION:

This can result in more rapid wear of the

o Radiator antifreeze

(engine coolant)

wiper blades and may scratch the glass.

should not be used in the washer system

o Keep the blade rubber out of contact

because it will damage the car's finish.

with petroleum products such as engine

o The washer lever should not be pulled

oil, gasoline etc.

and the washer should not be operated if

the washer reservoir is empty. This can

damage the washer fluid pump.

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G100A04X-GAT

G100B01A-AAT

G110A01A-AAT

CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE OIL

To check the Manual Transaxle Fluid

CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE FLUID

Level

(AUTOMATIC)

(MANUAL)

Transaxle fluid in the automatic transaxle should

be checked at those intervals specified in the

vehicle maintenance schedule in Section 5.

Filler plug

G110B01X-AAT

Recommended Fluid

Your Hyundai automatic transaxle is specially

designed to operate with ESSO JWS3314. Dam-

age caused by a nonspecified fluid is not cov-

Drain plug

ered by your new vehicle limited warranty.

SSA6100B

G100A01X

G110C01X-GAT

Park the car on level ground with the engine off.

Transaxle Fluid Capacity

Transaxle lubricant in the manual and transaxle

The fluid capacity of the automatic transaxle is

should be checked at those intervals specified

1. Using a wrench of the correct size, loosen

5.2 liters (5.48 U.S. quarts).

in the vehicle maintenance schedule in Section

the oil filler plug by turning it counterclock-

5.

wise and remove it with your fingers.

WARNING:

Recommended Oil

2. Use your finger or suitable tool to feel inside

The transaxle fluid level should be checked

the hole. The oil level should be at its bottom

when the engine is at normal operating tem-

Use only HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF

edge. If it is not, check for leaks before

perature. This means that the engine, radia-

75W/90 (API GL-4) in the manual transaxle.

adding oil. To refill the transaxle or bring the

tor, exhaust system etc., are very hot. Exer-

Manual Transaxle Oil Capacity

oil level up, add oil slowly until it reaches the

cise great care not to burn yourself during

The oil capacity of the manual transaxle is 2.45

proper level. Do not overfill.

this procedure.

liters (2.58 U.S. quarts).

3. Replace the plug and washer, screw it in

with your fingers and then tighten securely

WARNING:

with the wrench.

It is always better to check the transaxle oil

level when the engine is cool or cold. If the

engine is hot, you should exercise great

caution to avoid burning yourself on hot

engine or exhaust parts.

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G110D02A-GAT

While the engine is idling, apply the brakes and

WARNING:

To Check the Automatic Transaxle Fluid

move the gear selector lever from "P" to each

The cooling fan is controlled by engine cool-

Level

of its other positions — "R", "N", "D", "2", "L" —

ant temperature and may sometimes oper-

and then return to "N" or "P" with the engine still

ate even when the engine is not running.

idling:

Use extreme caution when working near the

blades of the cooling fan, so that you are not

1.

Open the hood, being careful to keep hands,

injured by a rotating fan blade. As the en-

long hair and clothing clear of any moving

gine coolant temperature decreases, the fan

parts.

will automatically shut off. This is a normal

2.

Remove the transaxle dipstick, wipe it clean,

condition.

reinsert the dipstick as far as it will go, then

remove it again. Now check the fluid level on

G120A01A-AAT

the dipstick. It should be in the "HOT" range

CHECKING THE BRAKES

on the dipstick.

CAUTION:

C090B01X

Because brakes are essential to the safe

operation of the car, it is suggested that

Park the car on level ground with the parking

they be checked and inspected by your

brake engaged. When the transaxle fluid level

Hyundai dealer. The brakes should be

is checked, the transaxle fluid should be at

checked and inspected for wear at those

Fluid level should be within this range

normal operating temperature and the engine

intervals specified in the vehicle mainte-

idling.

nance schedule in Section 5.

G120B01A-AAT

Checking the Brake Fluid Level

WARNING:

G110D03A

Use caution when handling brake fluid. It

can damage your vision if it gets into your

3.

If the transaxle fluid level is low, use a funnel

eyes. It will also damage your vehicle's paint

to add transaxle fluid through the dipstick

if spilled on it and not removed immediately.

tube until the level reaches the "HOT" range.

Do not overfill.

G120C02A-AAT

Recommended Brake Fluid

G110D02A

Use only hydraulic brake fluid conforming to

DOT 3 or DOT 4 specifications in your braking

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system. Follow the instructions printed on the

moisture which can damage the brake sys-

When the air conditioning is being used regu-

container.

tem and cause improper operation.

larly, the compressor drive belt tension should

be checked at least once a month.

G120D01A-AAT

To add brake fluid, first wipe away any dirt then

To check the drive belt tension, press down on

unscrew the fluid reservoir cap. Slowly pour the

To Check the Fluid Level

the belt halfway between the engine crankshaft

recommended fluid into the reservoir. Do not

The fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir should

and compressor pulleys. Pressing with your

overfill. Carefully replace the cap on the reser-

be checked periodically. The level should be

finger, you should not be able to deflect this belt

voir and tighten.

between the "MIN" and "MAX" marks on the

anymore than 5 - 5.5 mm. If you have the

side of the reservoir. If the level is at or below

instruments to check it with a force of 98N (22

G140A01A-AAT

the "MIN" mark, carefully add fluid to bring it up

lb.), the deflection should be approx. 5 - 5.5

AIR CONDITIONER CARE

to "MAX". Do not overfill.

(0.197 - 0.217 inches). If the belt is too loose,

Keeping the Condenser Clean

have it adjusted by your Hyundai dealer.

G120E02A-AAT

The air conditioner condenser (and engine ra-

Adding Brake Fluid

diator) should be checked periodically for accu-

mulation of dirt, dead insects, leaves, etc. These

G140B01A-AAT

can interfere with maximum cooling efficiency.

Checking the Air Conditioning Opera-

When removing such accumulations, brush or

tion

hose them away carefully to avoid bending the

1. Start the engine and let it run at a fast idle for

cooling fans.

several minutes with the air conditioning set

at the maximum cold setting.

G140D01X-GAT

2. If the air coming out of the in-dash vents is

Checking the Compressor Drive Belt

not cold, have the air conditioning system

inspected by your Hyundai dealer.

5 ~ 5.5 mm

CAUTION:

G120E01A

Running the air conditioning system for ex-

tended periods of time with a low refrigerant

WARNING:

level may damage the compressor.

Handle brake fluid carefully. It can damage

your vision if it gets into your eyes. Use only

DOT 3 or DOT 4 specification fluid from a

sealed container. Do not allow the fluid can

Crank pulley

A/C pulley

or reservoir to remain open any longer than

required. This will prevent entry of dirt and

G140D01X

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G140C01A-AAT

G160A01A-GAT

G170A01A-GAT

Lubrication

CHECKING CLUTCH PEDAL

CHECKING BRAKE PEDAL

To lubricate the compressor and the seals in

FREEPLAY

FREEPLAY

the system, the air conditioning should be run

for at least

10 minutes each week. This is

particularly important during cool weather when

the air conditioning system is not otherwise in

use.

6 ~ 13 mm

3 ~ 8 mm

G150A01A-GAT

(0.24 ~ 0.51 in.)

(0.12 ~ 0.31 in.)

CHECKING STEERING WHEEL

FREEPLAY

SSA6160A

SSA6170A

With the engine off, press lightly on the clutch

With the engine off, press down on the brake

pedal until you feel a change in resistance. This

pedal several times to reduce the vacuum in the

30 mm

is the clutch pedal freeplay. The freeplay should

brake booster.

(1.18 in.)

be within the limits specified in the illustration. If

Then, using your hand, press down slowly on

it is not, have it inspected by your Hyundai

the brake pedal until you feel a change in

dealer and adjusted or repaired if necessary.

resistance. This is the brake pedal freeplay.

The freeplay should be within the limits speci-

fied in the illustration. If it is not, have it in-

AS60260A

spected by your Hyundai dealer and adjusted

or repaired if necessary.

To check the steering wheel freeplay, stop the

car with the wheels pointed straight ahead and

gently move the steering wheel back and forth.

Use very light finger pressure and be sensitive

to changes in resistance that mark the limits of

the freeplay. If the freeplay is greater than

specified, have it inspected by your Hyundai

dealer and adjusted or repaired if necessary.

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G180A01A-GAT

G190A01A-GAT

G200A01A-AAT

CHECKING BRAKE PEDAL

CHECKING DRIVE BELTS

CHECKING AND REPLACING

CLEARANCE

Water pump pulley

FUSES

Replacing a Fusible Link

Generator

Bad Good

36 mm (1.42 in.)

9.5~11.0 mm

(0.37 ~ 0.43 in.)

Crankshaft pulley

G190A01A

SSA6180A

Drive belts should be checked periodically for

proper tension and adjusted if necessary. At the

G200A01A

You need a helper to check the brake pedal

clearance. With the engine running, have your

same time, belts should be examined for cracks,

helper press down on the brake pedal several

wear, fraying or other evidence of deterioration

A fusible link will melt if the electrical circuits

times and then hold it down with a force of about

and replaced if necessary.

from the battery are ever overloaded, thus pre-

490N (50kg, 110lbs). The brake pedal clear-

Belt routing should also be checked to be sure

venting damage to the entire wiring harness.

ance is the distance from the top surface of the

there is no interference between the belts and

(This could be caused by a short in the system

brake pedal to the asphalt sheeting under the

other parts of the engine. After a belt is re-

drawing too much current.) If this ever happens,

floor mat.

placed, the new belt should be adjusted again

have a Hyundai dealer determine the cause,

If the brake pedal clearance is not within the

after two or three weeks to eliminate slack

repair the system and replace the fusible link.

limits specified in the illustration, have it in-

resulting from initial stretching after use.

The fusible links are located in a relay box for

spected by your Hyundai dealer and adjusted

easy inspection.

or repaired if necessary.

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.

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G200B01A-AAT

Replacing Accessory Fuse

Fuse Puller

Good

Burned out

SSA6201B

SSA6202B

G200B01A

4.

Replace the blown fuse by pressing a new

CAUTION:

fuse of the same rating into place. The fuse

A burned-out fuse indicates that there is a

The fuse box for the lights and other electrical

should be a snug fit. If it is not, have the fuse

problem in the electrical circuit. If you re-

accessories will be found low on the dashboard

clip repaired or replaced by a Hyundai deal-

place a fuse and it blows as soon as the

on the driver's side. Inside the box you will find

er. If you do not have a spare fuse, you may

accessory is turned on, the problem is seri-

a list showing the circuits protected by each

be able to borrow a fuse of the same or

ous and should be referred to a Hyundai

fuse.

lower rating from an accessory you can

dealer for diagnosis and repair. Never re-

If any of your car's lights or other electrical

temporarily get along without (the radio or

place a fuse with anything except a fuse

accessories stop working, a blown fuse could

cigarette lighter, for example). Always re-

with the same or a lower amperage rating. A

be the reason. If the fuse has burned out, you

member to replace the borrowed fuse.

higher capacity fuse could cause damage

will see that the metal strip inside the fuse has

and create a fire hazard.

burned through. If you suspect a blown fuse,

follow this procedure:

G210A01A-AAT

1. Turn off the ignition and all other switches.

CHECKING THE BATTERY

2. Open the fuse box and examine each fuse.

WARNING:

Remove each fuse by pulling it toward you

Batteries can be dangerous!.

(a small "fuse puller" tool is contained in the

When working with batteries, carefully ob-

fuse box to simplify this operation).

serve the following precautions to avoid

3. Be sure to check all other fuses even if you

serious injuries.

find one that appears to have burned out.

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The fluid in the battery contains a strong solu-

G210B01A-AAT

G230A03A-GAT

tion of sulfuric acid, which is poisonous and

Checking the Battery

POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL

highly corrosive. Be careful not to spill it on

Keep the battery clean. Any evidence of corro-

yourself or the car. If you do spill battery fluid on

sion around the battery posts or terminals should

yourself, immediately do the following:

be removed using a solution of household bak-

ing soda and warm water. After the battery

o If battery fluid is on your skin, flush the

terminals are dry, cover them with a light coat-

affected areas with water for at least 15

ing of grease.

minutes and then seek medical assistance.

o If battery fluid is in your eyes, rinse out your

G220A01A-AAT

eyes with water and get medical assistance

CHECKING ELECTRIC COOLING

as soon as possible. While you are being

driven to get medical assistance, continue

FANS

to rinse your eyes by using a sponge or soft

WARNING:

G230A01X

cloth saturated with water.

The radiator fan is controlled by engine cool-

The power steering fluid level should be checked

o If you swallow battery fluid, drink a large

ant temperature and may sometimes operate

regularly.

quantity of water or milk followed by milk of

even when the engine is not running. Use

magnesia, eat a raw egg or drink vegetable

extreme caution when working near the blades

To check the power steering fluid level, be sure

oil. Get medical assistance as soon as

of the cooling fan, so that you are not injured

the ignition is "OFF", then check to make cer-

possible.

by a rotating fan blade. As the coolant tem-

tain that the power steering fluid level is be-

tween the "MAX" and "MIN" level markings on

perature decreases the fan will automatically

While batteries are being charged (either by a

shut off. This is a normal condition.

the fluid reservoir.

battery charger or by the vehicle's alternator),

they produce explosive gases. Always observe

G220B01A-AAT

NOTE:

these warnings to prevent injuries from occur-

Checking Engine Cooling Fan

Grinding noise from the power steering

ring:

pump may be heard immediately after the

The engine cooling fan should come on auto-

engine is started in extremely cold condi-

matically if the engine coolant temperature is

o Charge batteries only in a well ventilated

tions (below -20°C). If the noise stops dur-

high.

area.

ing warm up, there is no abnormal function

o Do not permit flames, sparks or smoking in

G220C01A-AAT

in the system. This is due to a power steer-

the area.

Checking Condenser Cooling Fan

ing fluid characteristic in extremely cold

o Keep children away from the area.

conditions.

The condenser cooling fan should come on

automatically whenever the air conditioning is

in operation.

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G270A02X-GAT

WARNING:

Recommended Fluid

HEADLIGHT BULB

The halogen bulb contains gas under pres-

Use PSF-3 type fluid.

sure and if impacted could shatter, and re-

sulting in flying fragments. Always wear eye

NOTE:

protection when servicing the bulb. Protect

Do not start the engine when the power

the bulb against abrasions or scratches and

steering oil reservoir is empty.

against liquids when lighted. Turn the bulb

on only when installed in a headlight. Re-

G240A01A-AAT

place the headlight if damaged or cracked.

POWER STEERING HOSES

Keep the bulb out of the reach of children

It is suggested that you check the power steer-

and dispose of the used bulb with care.

ing hose connections for fluid leakage at those

intervals specified in the vehicle maintenance

schedule in Section 5.

G270A01X

G290A02X-GAT

The power steering hoses should be replaced if

HEADLIGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT

there is severe surface cracking, pulling, scuff-

Replacement instructions:

Before performing aiming adjustment, make sure

ing or worn spots. Deterioration of the hose

of the following.

1.

Allow the bulb to cool. Wear eye protection.

could cause premature failure.

2.

Always grasp the bulb by its base, avoid

1.

Keep all tires inflated to the correct pres-

touching the glass.

G260A03A-AAT

3.

Disconnect the connector, then remove the

sure.

2.

Place the vehicle on level ground and press

REPLACING HEADLIGHT BULBS

dust cover.

the front bumper & rear bumper down sev-

Before attempting to replace a headlight bulb,

4.

Push the bulb spring for removing the head-

eral times. Place the vehicle at a distance of

be sure the switch is turned to the "OFF"

light bulb.

3,000 mm (118 in.) from the test wall.

position.

5.

Remove the headlight bulb. If the bulb is

3.

See that the vehicle is unloaded (except for

The next paragraph shows how to reach head-

burned out, replace it with the same watt-

full levels of coolant, engine oil and fuel, and

light bulbs so they may be changed. Be sure to

age.

spare tire, jack, and tools). Have the driver

replace the burned-out bulb with one of the

6.

Installation is the reverse order of the re-

or equivalent weight placed in driver's seat.

same number and wattage rating.

moval.

7.

Use the protective cap and carton to promptly

CAUTION:

dispose of the old bulb.

Keep the lamps out of contact with petro-

8.

Check for proper headlight aim.

leum product, such as oil, gasoline, etc.

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G290B02X-GAT

SPECIFICATIONS:

Vertical aiming

Adjustment After Headlight Assembly

Replacement

"H"

Horizontal center line of headlights from

30mm(1.18in.)

Vertical

ground : 646 mm (25.43 in.)

Horizontal line

line

W

15mm (0.59in.)

"W"

"P"

Distance between each headlight center:

988 mm (38.89 in.)

H

"L"

Cut-off line

Distance between the headlights and the

G290A02Y

wall that the lights are tested against:

Ground line

3,000 mm (118 in.).

4.

Clean the head light lenses and turn on the

L

H

headlights (Low beam).

G290B01Y

5.

Open the hood.

6.

Draw the vertical line (through the center of

If the vehicle has had front body repair and the

each headlight beam pattern) and the hori-

headlight assembly has been replaced, the

zontal line (through the center of each head-

headlight aiming should be checked using the

light beam pattern) on the aiming screen.

aiming screen as shown in the illustration. Turn

on the headlight switch. (Low Beam Position)

And then, draw the horizontal parallel line at

30 mm (1.18 in.) under the horizontal line.

1. Adjust headlights so that main axis of light is

7.

Adjust each cut-off line of the low beam to

parallel to center line of the body and is

the parallel line with a phillips screwdriver -

aligned with point "P" shown in the illustra-

VERTICAL AIMING.

tion.

2. Dotted lines in the illustration show the cen-

8.

Adjust each cut-off line of the low beam to

ter of headlights.

the each vertical line with a phillips screw-

driver - HORIZONTAL AIMING.

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(ATOS)

6

11

7

9

1

2

3

4

5

10

8

G280A02X

No.

Part Name

Wattage

No.

Part Name

Wattage

1

Front Fog Light

55

8

Luggage Compartment Light

5

2

Headlight

60/55

9

License Plate Light

5

3

Front Position Light

5

10

Rear Fog Light

21

4

Front Turn Signal Light

21

11

Rear Combination Light

5

Side-Repeater Light (If installed)

5

Turn Signal Light

21

6

Interior Light

8

Stop/Tail Light

21/5

7

High Mounted Rear Stop Light (If Installed)

21

Back-up Light

21

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G280A02V-GAT

(ATOS PRIME)

6

11

7

9

1

2

3

4

5

10

8

G280A03V

No.

Part Name

Wattage

No.

Part Name

Wattage

1

Front Fog Light

55

8

Luggage Compartment Light

5

2

Headlight

60/55

9

License Plate Light

5

3

Front Position Light

5

10

Rear Fog Light

21

4

Front Turn Signal Light

21

11

Rear Combination Light

5

Side-Repeater Light (If installed)

5

Turn Signal Light

21

6

Interior Light

8

Stop/Tail Light

21/5

7

High Mounted Rear Stop Light (If Installed)

2.6

Back-up Light

21

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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS

the crankcase through the air intake hose.

H010D01A-AAT

7. EMISSION CON-

Inside the crankcase, the fresh air mixes with

3. Exhaust Emission Control System

blow-by gases, which then pass through the

The exhaust emission control system is a high-

TROL SYSTEMS

PCV valve and into the induction system.

ly effective system which controls exhaust emis-

sion while maintaining good vehicle perfor-

mance.

H010C02A-GAT

H010A01A-GAT

H020A01A-GAT

2. Evaporative Emission Control

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

CATALYTIC CONVERTER (If Installed)

System (If installed)

(If Installed)

The Evaporative Emission Control System is

Your Hyundai is equipped with an emission

designed to prevent fuel vapors from escaping

control system to meet all requirements of the

into the atmosphere.

Emission prohibition rules of your province.

There are three emission control systems which

Canister

are as follows.

While the engine is inoperative, fuel vapors

1) Crankcase emission control system

generated inside the fuel tank are absorbed and

2) Evaporative emission control system

stored in the onboard canister. When the en-

3) Exhaust emission control system

gine is running, the fuel vapors absorbed in the

canister are drawn into the induction system

Catalytic Converter

In order to assure the proper function of the

through

H020A01A

emission control systems, it is recommended

the purge control solenoid valve.

that you have your car inspected and main-

The catalytic converter is part of the exhaust

7

tained by an authorized Hyundai dealer in ac-

emission control system. It's purpose is to re-

cordance with the maintenance schedule in this

Purge Control Solenoid Valve

move certain engine emission products from

manual.

The purge control solenoid valve is controlled

the engine's exhaust. It looks something like a

by the ECM; when the engine coolant temper-

muffler and is located underneath the car in the

ature is low, and during idling, it closes, so that

exhaust system.

H010B01A-AAT

evaporated fuel is not taken into the engine.

1. Crankcase Emission Control Sys-

After engine warm-up, during ordinary driving, it

tem

opens so as to introduce evaporated fuel to the

The Positive Crankcase Ventilation System is

engine.

employed to prevent air pollution caused by

blow-by gases being emitted from the crank-

case. This system supplies fresh filtered air to

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CONSUMER INFORMATION

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8. CONSUMER IN-

Engine Number

RECOMMENDED INFLATION PRES-

SURES

FORMATION

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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

(VIN)

I010B01A

I030A01S

The engine number is stamped on the engine

block as shown in the drawing.

The tire label located on the driver side center

pillar outer panel gives the tire pressures rec-

ommended for your vehicle.

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TIRE INFORMATION

PRESSURE. kPa (PSI)

The tires supplied on your new Hyundai are

RIM

TIRE

UP TO 2

UP TO MAX.

chosen to provide the best performance for

SIZE

SIZE

PERSONS

LOAD

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normal driving.

FRONT

REAR

FRONT

REAR

4.0BX13

155/70R13

207(30)

207(30)

221(32)

221(32)

The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the

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4.5JX13

155/70R13

207(30)

207(30)

221(32)

221(32)

number used in registering your car and in all

5.0JX13

175/60R13

207(30)

207(30)

221(32)

221(32)

legal matters pertaining to its ownership, etc.

It can be found on the identification plate at-

These pressures were chosen to provide the

tached to the engine side of the firewall be-

most satisfactory combination of ride comfort,

tween the engine and passenger compartment.

tire wear and stability under normal conditions.

Tire pressures should be checked at least

monthly. Proper tire inflation pressures should

be maintained for these reasons:

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o Lower-than-recommended tire pressures

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cause uneven tread wear and poor han-

SNOW TIRES

TIRE ROTATION

dling.

If you equip your car with snow tires, they

o Higher-than-recommended tire pressures

should be the same size and have the same

increase the chance of damage from im-

load capacity as the original tires. Snow tires

pacts and cause uneven tread wear.

should be installed on all four wheels; other-

wise, poor handling may result.

CAUTION:

Snow tires should carry 28 kPa (4 psi) more air

Always observe the following:

pressure than the pressure recommended for

the standard tires on the tire label on the driver

o

Check pressures when the tires are cold.

side center pillar outer panel, or up to the

That is, after the car has been parked for

maximum pressure shown on the tire sidewall

at least three hours and hasn't been driv-

whichever is less.

en more than 1.6 km or one mile since

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Do not drive faster than the speed limit when

starting up.

your car is equipped with snow tires.

o

Check the pressure of your spare tire

Tires should be rotated every 10,000 km (6,000

each time you check the pressure of

miles). If you notice that tires are wearing un-

other tires.

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evenly between rotations, have the car checked

o

Never overload your car. Be especially

TIRE CHAINS

by a Hyundai dealer so the cause may be

careful about overloading if you equip

Tire chains, if necessary, should be installed on

corrected.

your car with a luggage rack or car top

the front wheels. Be sure that the chains are the

After rotating, adjust the tire pressures and be

carrier.

proper size and that they are installed in accor-

sure to check wheel nut tightness.

dance with the manufacturer's instructions.

WARNING:

To minimize tire and chain wear, do not con-

Do not mix bias-ply and radial-ply tires un-

tinue to use tire chains when they are no longer

der any circumstances.

needed.

This may cause dangerous handling char-

acteristics.

WARNING:

When driving on roads covered with snow

or ice, drive at less than 30 km/h (20 mph).

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