Hyundai Atos (2002 year). Instruction

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WARNING : ENGINE EXHAUST CAN BE DANGEROUS!

Engine exhaust fumes can be extremely dangerous. If, at any time, you smell exhaust fumes inside the vehicle, open the

windows immediately.

o Do not inhale exhaust fumes.

Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas that can cause unconsciousness and death by

asphyxiation.

o Be sure the exhaust system does not leak.

The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to change the oil or for any other purpose. If you

hear a change in the sound of the exhaust or if you drive over something that strikes the underneath side of the car, have

the exhaust system checked as soon as possible by your Hyundai dealer.

o Do not run the engine in an enclosed area.

Letting the engine idle in your garage, even with the garage door open, is a hazardous practice. Never run the engine in

your garage any longer than it takes to start the engine and back the car out.

o Avoid idling the engine for prolonged periods with people inside the car.

If it is necessary to idle the engine for a prolonged period with people inside the car, be sure to do so only in an open area

with the air intake set at “Fresh” and fan operating at one of the higher speeds so fresh air is drawn into the interior.

If you must drive with the tail gate open because you are carrying objects that make this necessary:

1. Close all windows.

2. Open side vents.

3. Set the air intake control at “Fresh”, the air flow control at “Floor” or “Face” and the fan at one of the higher speeds.

To assure proper operation of the ventilation system, be sure the ventilation air intakes located just in front of the windshield

are kept clear of snow, ice, leaves or other obstructions.

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o To start the engine, insert the ignition key

"START"

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

and turn it to the "START" position. Release

The engine is started in this position. It will

Before you start the engine, you should always:

it as soon as the engine starts. Do not hold

crank untill you release the key.

the key in the "START" position for more

o Look around the vehicle to be sure there are

than 15 seconds.

NOTE:

no flat tyres, puddles of oil or water or other

Do not hold the key in the "START" position

indications of possible trouble.

NOTE:

for more than 15 seconds.

o After entering the car, check to be sure the

For safety, the engine will not start if the

parking brake is engaged.

shift lever is not in "P" or "N" Position (Auto

"ON"

o Check that all windows, and lights are clean.

T/A).

When the key is in the "ON" position, the ignition

o Check that the interior and exterior mirrors

is on and all accessories may be turned on. If the

are clean and in position.

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engine is not running, the key should not be left

o Check your seat, seatback and headrestraint

to be sure they are in their proper positions.

KEY POSITIONS

in the "ON" position. This will discharge the

battery and may also damage the ignition sys-

o Lock all the doors.

tem.

o Fasten your seat belt and be sure that all

ACC

other occupants have fastened theirs.

o Turn off all lights and accessories that are

LOCK

"ACC"

not needed.

With the key in the "ACC" position, the radio and

o When you turn the ignition switch to "ON",

other accessories may be operated.

check that all appropriate warning lights are

operating and that you have sufficient fuel.

"LOCK"

o Check the operation of warning lights and all

START

The key can be removed or inserted in this

bulbs when key is in the "ON" position.

position. Steering is locked by removing the key.

When unlocking the steering, insert the key, and

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then turn the steering wheel and key simulta-

COMBINATION IGNITION SWITCH

neously.

WARNING:

To Start the Engine

The engine should not be turned off or the

o If your Hyundai is equipped with a manual

key removed from the ignition key cylinder

transaxle, place the shift lever in neutral and

while the car is in motion.

depress the clutch pedal fully.

o If your Hyundai has an automatic transaxle,

place the shift lever in "P" (park).

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STARTING

Normal Conditions:

FUEL ECONOMY

(For Multiport Fuel Injection)

The Starting Procedure:

The following suggestions are made to assist in

achieving the greatest degree of fuel economy.

1. Insert key, and fasten the seat belt.

Maintaining a constant check on fuel con-

2. Depress the clutch pedal fully

(manual

sumption will enable the most economical

transaxle) and place the gearshift lever in

use pattern and driving style to be adopted.

neutral (manual transaxle) or the selector

Avoid using the vehicle for very short jour-

lever

(automatic transaxle) in "P"

(park)

neys if possible, particularly when a cold

position.

start is involved.

3. After turning the ignition key to the "ON"

Ensure that tyre pressures are maintained

position, make certain all warning lights and

at the correct level.

gauges are functioning properly before start-

Use only the recommended grade of fuel.

ing the engine.

Avoid carrying unnecessary weight, and if a

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roof rack is in use, remove it as soon as

WARNING:

Normal starting with either a cold or warm

possible after use.

Be sure that the clutch is fully depressed

engine is obtained without pumping or depress-

Anticipate the road and conditions ahead to

when starting a manual transaxle vehicle.

ing the accelerator pedal. Simply turn the key to

enable adjustments in speed to be made

Otherwise, there is the potential to cause

the "START" position and release when the

smoothly. Avoid heavy acceleration and

damage to the vehicle or injury to someone

engine starts.

sharp braking.

inside or outside the vehicle as a result of

After the engine has started, allow the engine to

Avoid cruising at unnecessary high speeds.

the forward or backward movement of the

run for 10 to 20 seconds prior to placing the

Always ensure that the periodic maintenance

vehicle that will occur if the clutch is not

vehicle in gear.

services are performed by a Hyundai dealer

depressed when the vehicle is started.

The starter should not be operated for more

at the time and/or mileage intervals speci-

than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 15-30 seconds

fied.

4. Turn the ignition key to the "Start" position

between starting attempts to protect the starter

Use the air conditioner only when neces-

and release it when the engine starts.

from overheating.

sary.

WARNING:

Never run the engine in a closed or poorly

ventilated area any longer than is needed to

move your car in or out of the area. The

carbon monoxide gas emitted is odorless

and can cause serious injury or death.

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o Ensure that the engine is not over-revved

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MANUAL TRANSAXLE

by upshifting.

Using the Clutch of Manual transaxle

o Do not coast with the shift lever at the

The clutch should be pressed all the way to the

neutral position.

floor before shifting, then released slowly. The

o When descending long gradients, make

clutch pedal should be always used after fully

use of the engine braking to assist the

returning to the original position. Do not rest

footbrake to avoid brake fade or over-

your foot on the clutch pedal while driving. This

heating.

can cause unnecessary wear. Do not partially

o When slippery conditions are encoun-

engage the clutch to hold the car on an incline.

tered, increased caution should be exe-

This causes unnecessary wear. Use the park-

cuted when gear changing, braking or

ing brake to hold the car on an incline. Do not

accelerating. Abrupt changes in speed

operate the clutch pedal rapidly and repeatedly.

may cause a loss of traction.

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o To shift into reverse, rest the lever in

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neutral for at least 3 seconds after your

The 5 speed fully synchronized manual transaxle

To Remove the Ignition Key

car is completely stopped. Then move

is controlled by a floor mounted shift lever upon

the lever into the reverse position.

which the shift pattern is indicated. Ensure that

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when changing gear, the clutch pedal is fully

WARNING:

depressed before moving the shift lever.

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When downshifting from fifth gear to fourth

gear, caution should be taken not to inad-

CAUTION:

vertently press the gear shift lever sideways

o Do not attempt to engage reverse gear

in such a manner that second gear is en-

when the car is moving.

gaged. Such over revving of the engine may

o To avoid damaging the selector mecha-

possibly cause engine damage.

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nism, do not use the gear shift lever as a

hand rest. Release the lever immediately

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the shift is completed.

o To avoid premature clutch wear, do not

1. Turn the ignition key to the "ACC" position.

use the clutch pedal as a foot rest, and

2. Simultaneously push and turn the ignition

do not hold the vehicle on a gradient

key counterclockwise from the "ACC" posi-

using the clutch.

tion to the "LOCK" position.

3. The key can be removed in the "LOCK"

position.

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The highly efficient Hyundai automatic transaxle

CAUTION:

RECOMMENDED SHIFT POINTS

has four forward speeds and one reverse speed.

The selector must NEVER be shifted to the

The following shift speeds are recommended

It has a conventional shift pattern as shown in

"P" position whilst the vehicle is in motion,

for optimum fuel economy.

the illustration. At night, with the first position of

otherwise serious transaxle damage will re-

the multi-function switch, the appropriate sym-

sult.

Recommended

bol on the shift pattern indicator will be illuminat-

Condition

mph (km/h)

ed according to the range selected.

NOTE:

o The ignition key can be removed with the

1-2

15 (20)

CAUTION:

selector in only this position. (Not all

2-3

25 (40)

Never shift into "R" or "P" position while

models)

the vehicle is moving.

o The brake pedal fully depressed in order

3-4

35 (55)

to move the shift lever from the "P"

4-5

45 (75)

NOTE:

(Park) position to any of the other posi-

Depress the brake pedal and push the

tions. (Not all models)

button when shifting.

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Push the button when shifting.

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o R (Reverse):

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

The selector lever can be shifted free-

Use for backing up the vehicle. Bring the car to

(Not all models)

ly.

a complete stop before shifting the selector

lever to "R" position.

For optimum fuel economy, accelerate gradual-

ly. The transaxle will automatically shift to the

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second, third and overdrive gears.

o N (Neutral)

In the "N" position, the transaxle is in neutral,

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which means that no gears are engaged. The

SELECTOR POSITIONS

engine can be started with the shift lever in "N"

o P (Park):

position, although this is not recommended

With the selector in this position, no drive is

except if the engine stalls while the car is

transmitted from the engine and the transaxle

moving.

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output (and therefore the front wheels) are

locked. The engine may be started with the

CAUTION:

selector in this position.

Do not coast with the selector at the "N"

position

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CAUTION:

o Check the automatic transaxle fluid level

o D (Drive):

Do not move the selector to the L position

regularly, and add fluid as necessary.

With the selector in this position, first gear will

when the vehicle speed is in excess of 60

be engaged from rest and the transaxle will

m.p.h.

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automatically upshift to second, third and fourth

OVERDRIVE SWITCH

depending upon the vehicle speed, throttle po-

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sition and the position of the Overdrive switch.

NOTE:

The engine may not be started with the selector

o The brake pedal should be depressed

in this position.

when shifting from NEUTRAL to a for-

ward or reverse gear.

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o The brake pedal fully depressed in order

o 2 (Second Gear):

to move the shift lever from the "P"

(Park) position to any of the other posi-

With the selector in this position, first gear will

tions.

be engaged from rest. The transaxle will upshift

o It is always possible to shift from "R",

to second gear depending upon the vehicle

"N", "D", "2", "L" position.

speed and throttle position. No upshift to third or

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fourth will occur. The engine may not be started

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with the selector in this position.

CAUTION:

The overdrive switch prevents the transaxle

CAUTION:

o Shift into "R" and "P" only when the

upshifting higher than third gear when the switch

Do not move the selector to the 2 position

vehicle has completely stopped.

is turned "OFF". The transaxle will start from

when the vehicle speed is in excess of 50

o Do not accelerate the engine in the re-

rest in first gear and upshift to second and third

m.p.h.

verse or any of the forward positions

gear depending upon the roadspeed and throttle

with the brakes applied.

opening but will not upshift to fourth gear. When

o Always apply the footbrake when shift-

the overdrive switch is turned "ON", the transaxle

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ing from "P" or "N", to "R", "D", "2" or

will start from rest in first gear and will upshift,

o L (Low Gear):

depending upon roadspeed and throttle open-

"L".

With the selector in this position, first gear will

ing to second, third and fourth gear. Therefore,

o Do not use the "P" (Park) position in

be engaged from rest. No upshift will occur

when the overdrive switch is turned "OFF", the

place of the parking brake. Always set

regardless of vehicle speed and throttle open-

transaxle performs as a three speed unit and

the park-ing brake, shift the transaxle

ing. The engine may not be started with the

the overdrive warning light located in the instru-

into "P" (Park) and turn off the ignition

selector in this position.

ment cluster will be illuminated. When the over-

when you leave the vehicle, even mo-

drive switch is turned "ON", the transaxle func-

mentarily. Never leave the vehicle unat-

tions as a fully automatic four speed unit with

tended whilst the engine is running.

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the maximum fuel economy potential of the

o Ensure that the overdrive switch is at the

When trailer towing, ensure that the trailer

vehicle being realized.

"ON" position for maximum economy.

brakes function correctly and use engine

o If rapid acceleration is required, fully de-

brak-ing to assist the vehicle braking system.

press the accelerator pedal. In this condi-

Use only genuine Hyundai replacement

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tion, the kickdown mechanism will be oper-

brake pads and shoes to ensure consistent

General Operating Instructions

ated and the transaxle will automatically

friction characteristics and wear rates.

The button in the selector handle must be

downshift according to the vehicle speed.

After driving through deep water

(e.g.

depressed before the selector can be moved.

o Do not depress the accelerator pedal with

fording), the brakes may become wet and

The engine may only be started when the

the brakes applied and the selector at the

performance reduced. Always check brake

selector is at position "P" or "N".

"R" "D" "2" or "L" position.

efficiency after emerging from the water and

Ensure that the footbrake is firmly applied

o Turn the overdrive switch on for good fuel

dry the brakes by lightly depressing the

when shifting from "P" or "N" to "D", "2" or

economy and smooth driving. But if engine

brake pedal several times whilst driving slow-

"L" and vice versa.

braking is needed in the "D" range or if

ly.

Always engage the parking brake when the

repeated upshifting and downshifting be-

Apply the parking brake only when the vehi-

vehicle is unattended, never use the "P"

tween the 3rd and 4th gear is needed when

cle is at rest.

position in place of the parking brake.

climbing a gentle slope, it is recommended

Since the power assistance provided by the

Under normal circumstances, the selector

that the overdrive switch be turned off. Turn

brake servo is derived from the engine,

should be placed in the "D" position and the

the overdrive switch back on immediately

coast-ing with the engine turned off or tow-

transaxle allowed to select the most ideal

afterward.

ing of the vehicle with the engine turned off

ratio for the circumstances. In this position

will result in greatly increased pedal pres-

maximum fuel economy will be achieved.

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sures being re-quired to stop the vehicle.

When descending steep gradients where

EFFECTIVE BRAKING

Do not hold the vehicle on the upgrade with

engine braking is required, the selector

the accelerator pedal. This can cause the

Braking system performance and friction mate-

should be placed at the "2" or "L" position

transmission to overheat. Always use the

rial life are greatly affected by the driving style

depending upon the vehicle speed.

brake pedal or parking brake.

adopted. The following suggestions are made

When ascending steep gradients and using

to assist in achieving the best results from the

large throttle openings, the transaxle may

braking system.

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repeatedly change between two adjacent

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM

ratios. This is a normal characteristic and

o Anticipate the road and conditions ahead in

(Not all models)

may be prevented by selecting "2" or "L"

order that heavy braking may be avoided.

The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) is designed

depending upon the vehicle speed.

o When descending long gradients, use the

to prevent wheel lock-up during sudden braking

Never move the selector to or from the "P"

engine to assist in retarding the vehicle to

or on hazardous road surfaces. The ABS con-

or "N" position with the accelerator de-

minimize the possibility of brake fade occur-

trol module monitors the wheel speed and con-

pressed.

ring.

trols the pressure applied to each brake. Thus,

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in emergency situations or on slick roads, ABS

high speed driving or cornering. This could

unnecessary tire wear. Check the tire pres-

will increase vehicle control during braking.

endanger the safety of yourself or others.

sures at least once a month.

Be sure that the wheels are aligned cor-

NOTE:

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rectly. Improper alignment can result from

During ABS operation, a slight pulsation

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hitting curbs or driving too fast over irregular

may be felt in the brake pedal when the

surfaces. Poor alignment causes faster tire

You can save fuel and get more miles from your

brakes are applied. Also, a noise may be

wear and may also result in other problems

car if you follow these suggestions:

heard in the engine compartment while brak-

as well as greater fuel consumption.

ing. These conditions are normal and indi-

Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a moderate

Keep your car in good condition. For better

cate that the anti-lock brake system is func-

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

fuel economy and reduced maintenance

tioning properly.

throttle shifts and maintain a steady cruising

costs, maintain your car in accordance with

speed. Don’t race between stoplights. Try to

the maintenance schedule in Section 5. If

WARNING:

adjust your speed to that of the other traffic

you drive your car in severe conditions,

Your ABS will not prevent accidents due to

so you don’t have to change speeds unnec-

more frequent maintenance is required (see

improper or dangerous driving maneuvers.

essarily.

Section 5 for details).

Even though vehicle control is improved

Avoid heavy traffic whenever possible. Al-

Keep your car clean. For maximum service,

during emergency braking, always maintain

ways maintain a safe distance from other

your car should be kept clean and free of

a safe distance between you and objects

vehicles so you can avoid unnecessary brak-

corrosive materials. It is especially impor-

ahead. Vehicle speeds should always be

ing. This also reduces brake wear.

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

reduced during extreme road conditions.

Drive at a moderate speed. The faster you

accumulate on the underside of the car. This

The braking distance for cars equipped with

drive, the more fuel your car uses. Driving at

extra weight can result in increased fuel

an anti-lock braking system may be longer

a moderate speed, especially on the high-

consumption and also contribute to corro-

than for those without it in the following

way, is one of the most effective ways to

sion.

road conditions.

reduce fuel consumption.

Travel lightly. Don’t carry unnecessary weight

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

in your car. Weight is an enemy of good fuel

o Driving on rough, gravel or snow-cov-

can increase fuel consumption and also

economy.

ered roads.

increase wear on these components. In ad-

Don’t let the engine idle longer than neces-

o Driving with tire chains installed.

dition, driving with your foot resting on the

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

o Driving on roads where the road surface

brake pedal may cause the brakes to over-

turn off your engine and restart only when

is pitted or has different surface height.

heat, which reduces their effectiveness and

you’re ready to go.

may lead to more serious consequences.

Remember, your car does not require ex-

These roads should be driven at reduced

Take care of your tires. Keep them inflated

tended warm-up. As soon as the engine is

speeds. The safety features of an ABS

to the recommended pressure. Incorrect infla-

running smoothly, you can drive away. In

equipped vehicle should not be tested by

tion, either too much or too little, results in

very cold weather, however, give your en-

gine a slightly longer warm-up period.

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

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is driving too slowly in too high a gear

Electrical System

Door Locks

resulting in the engine bucking. If this hap-

Winter conditions impose severe demands upon

Should the door lock mechanism become fro-

pens to you, shift to a lower gear.

vehicle electrical systems, particularly the charg-

zen, a proprietary lock de-icer should be used.

Over-revving is racing the engine beyond its

ing circuit. The battery condition and perfor-

Alternatively, warming the door key may thaw

safe limit. This can be avoided by shifting at

mance along with the alternator performance

the door lock. However, the key should be

the recommended speeds.

and drive belt condition should be checked prior

handled carefully to avoid burning the fingers.

o Use your air conditioning sparingly. The air

to the onset of winter.

Never attempt to thaw a frozen door lock using

conditioning system is operated by the en-

hot water, since the water will eventually freeze

gine power so your fuel economy is reduced

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and compound the problem.

when you use it.

Anti-freeze/Corrosion inhibitor

NOTE:

The cooling system must always contain an

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The proper temperature for using the immo-

Ethylene-Glycol based anti-freeze solution. The

SMOOTH CORNERING

bilizer key is from -40°F to 176°F(from -40°C

system is filled during manufacture with solu-

Avoid braking or gear changing in corners,

to 80°C). If you heat the immobilizer key

tion of the correct strength which should be

especially when roads are wet. Ideally, corners

over 176°F(80°C) to open the frozen lock, it

checked before the onset of winter and adjust-

should always be taken under gentle accelera-

may cause damage to the transponder in its

ed or changed as required.

tion. If you follow these suggestions, tire wear

head.

will be held to a minimum.

NOTE:

The anti-freeze solution contains a corro-

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sion inhibitor to prevent degradation of the

Windscreen Washers & Wipers

WINTER MOTORING

aluminum castings contained within the

The windscreen washer bottle should be filled

The onset of winter conditions subject motor

engine. Therefore, never, drain the system

with a solution of water and a proprietary winter

vehicles to greater operating demands. There-

and refill with water only.

screen wash additive. The windscreen wipers

fore, the following suggestions will assist in

should not be used it the blades are frozen to

maintaining peak performance and reliability

In addition, anti-freeze solution must ALWAYS

the windscreen or if they are covered with

during these periods:

be used in vehicles fitted with air conditioning,

snow, before this is removed.

to prevent the heater matrix from freezing and

subsequently bursting with the refrigeration sys-

NOTE:

tem in use.

Never allow undiluted screen washer fluid

additive to spill upon the paintwork or use

engine coolant anti-freeze since damage to

the paintwork may result.

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o When driving in extreme conditions, the

CAUTION:

windscreen wiper blades may fail to clear

Do not do any towing with your car during

o Never connect a trailer brake system di-

the screen properly due to the formation of

its first 1,200 miles in order to allow the

rectly to the vehicle brake system.

ice upon the blade edge. It will therefore be

engine to properly break in. Failure to heed

o When towing a trailer on steep grades (in

necessary to periodically remove such ice

this caution may result in serious engine or

excess of 12%) pay close attention to the

to restore their efficiency.

transaxle damage.

engine coolant temperature gauge to

o If the power operated door mirrors become

ensure the engine does not overheat. If

frozen, attempts to adjust these may dam-

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the needle of the coolant temperature

age the mechanism.

gauge moves across the dial towards

Trailer Hitches

o The formation of snow or ice build up inside

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

Select the proper hitch and ball combination,

the wheel arches may interfere with the

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

making sure that it's location is compatible with

roadwheels or steering mechanism. In such

idle until it cools down. You may proceed

that of the trailer or vehicle being towed. Use a

instances, unusual noises or an increase in

once the engine has cooled sufficiently.

quality non-equalizing hitch which distributes

steering effort may result. Therefore, ensure

the tongue load uniformly throughout the chas-

that the wheelarches are checked periodi-

sis.

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cally and any accumulated snow or ice

Safety Chains

removed.

The hitch should be bolted securely to the car

Should the hitch connection between your car

o It is advisable to carry emergency equip-

and installed by a qualified technician. DO NOT

and the trailer or vehicle you are towing fail, the

ment including, torch, shovel, tow rope, blan-

USE A HITCH DESIGNED FOR TEMPORARY

trailer or vehicle could wander dangerously

kets etc., if a journey is to be undertaken into

INSTALLATION AND NEVER USE ONE THAT

across other lanes of traffic and ultimately col-

areas of severe road conditions.

ATTACHES ONLY TO THE BUMPER.

lide with another vehicle. To eliminate this po-

tentially dangerous situation, safety chains, at

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tached between your car and the trailer or

TRAILER OR VEHICLE TOWING

Trailer Brakes

towed vehicle, are required in most provinces.

If you are considering towing with your car, you

If your trailer is equipped with a braking system,

should first check with your Province Depart-

make sure it conforms to federal and/or local

ment of Motor Vehicles to determine their legal

regulations and that it is properly installed and

requirements.

operating correctly.

Since laws vary from province to province the

requirements for towing trailers, cars, or other

NOTE:

types of vehicles or apparatus may differ. Ask

If you tow a trailer or vehicle, your car will

your Hyundai dealer for further details before

require more frequent maintenance due to

towing.

the additional load. See Maintenance Under

Severe Usage Conditions" on page 5-4.

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hitch, trailer tongue load and other op-

Trailer Weight Limit

tional equipment.

The front or rear axle weight must not

exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating

(GAWR) shown on the vehicle identifica-

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

that your towing package does not ex-

ceed the GVWR but exceeds the GAWR.

Improper trailer loading and/or too much

luggage in the trunk can overload the

Gross axle weight

Gross vehicle weight

rear axle. Redistribute the load and check

the axle weight again.

SSA2200D

Tongue load

Total trailer weight

The maximum permissible overhang of

SSA2200B

the coupling point : 22.44 in.

CAUTION:

(ATOS VAN : 22.36 in.)

The following specifications are recommend-

Tongue loads can be increased or decreased

ed when towing a trailer. The loaded trailer

by redistributing the load in the trailer. This can

weigh cannot safely exceed the values in

be verified by checking the total weight of the

the chart below.

loaded trailer and then checking the load on the

tongue.

Maximum Towable Weight

NOTE:

Trailer

1. Never load the trailer with more weight in

the back than in the front. About 60% of

Auto Transaxle

Manual Transaxle

the trailer load should be in the front half

Towing Bracket

on the trailer and the remaining 40% in

Attachment Location

With

the rear.

Trailer

881.8

1543.2

C190E03X

Brake

2. The total gross vehicle weight with trailer

must not exceed the Gross Vehicle

Without

Weight Rating (GVWR) shown on the

Trailer

881.8

vehicle identification plate (see page 8-

Brake

1). The total gross vehicle weight is the

combined weight of the vehicle, driver,

all passengers and their luggage, cargo,

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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI

WARNING:

being passed by a large vehicle, keep a

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

o The tongue load should never exceed;

constant speed and steer straight ahead.

hold the vehicle in place by pressing on the

Auto Transaxle : 55.1 lb

If there is too much wind buffeting, slow

accelerator. This can cause the automatic

Manual Transaxle 9: 61.7 lb

down to get out of the other vehicle's air

transaxle to overheat. Use the parking brake

o Maximun permissible mass of the cou-

turbulence.

or footbrake.

pling device (ATOS VAN only) : 44 lb

8. When parking your car and trailer, especial-

o Improperly loading your car and trailer

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

NOTE:

can serious affect its steering and brak-

precautions. Turn your front wheel into the

When towing, check transaxle fluid more

ing performance causing a crash in which

curb, set the parking brake firmly, and put

frequently.

you may be seriously injured or killed.

the transaxle in 1st or Reverse (manual) or

Park (automatic). In addition, place wheel

CAUTION:

chocks at each of the trailer's tyres.

If overheating should occur when towing,

YC200E1-A

9. If the trailer has electric brakes, start your

(temperature gauge reads near red zone),

Trailer or Vehicle Towing Tips

vehicle and trailer moving, and then apply

taking the following action may reduce or

1. Before towing, check hitch and safety chain

the trailer brake controller by hand to be

eliminate the problem.

connections as well as proper operation of

sure the brakes are working. This lets you

the trailer running lights, brake lights, and

check your electrical connection at the same

1. Turn off the air conditioner.

turn signals.

time.

2. Reduce highway speed.

2. Always drive your vehicle at a moderate

10.During your trip, check occasionally to be

3. Select a lower gear when going uphill.

speed (Less than 62 MPH).

sure that the load is secure, and that the

4. While in stop and go traffic, place the gear

3. Trailer towing requires more fuel than nor-

lights and any trailer brakes are still working.

selection in park or neutral and idle the

mal conditions.

11.Avoid jerky starts, sudden acceleration or

engine at a higher speed.

4. To maintain engine braking efficiency and

sudden stops.

electrical charging performance, do not use

12.Avoid sharp turns and rapid lane changes.

fifth gear (manual transaxle) or overdrive

13.Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long

(automatic transaxle).

or too frequently. This could cause the brakes

5. Always secure items in the trailer to prevent

to overheat, resulting in reduced braking

load shift while driving.

efficiency.

6. Check the condition and air pressure of all

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

tires on the trailer and your car. Low tyre

gear and use the engine braking effect.

pressure can seriously affect the handling.

When ascending a long grade, downshift the

Also check the spare tyre.

transaxle to a lower gear and reduce speed

7. The vehicle/trailer combination is more af-

to reduce chances of engine overloading

fected by crosswind and buffeting. When

and or overheating.

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WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY

ZD000A1-E

fitted with automatic transaxle ensure that

1. Check fuel level.

the transaxle selector is at the "P" or"N"

2. Check all connectors at coil and spark plugs.

3. WHAT TO DO IN AN

position.

Re-connect any that may be disconnected

2. Check the battery terminals and connec-

or loose.

EMERGENCY

tions to ensure that these are clean and also

3. Check fuel line in the engine room.

tight.

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

3. If the ignition warning lamps dim when the

dealer or seek other qualified assistance.

engine is cranked and the battery terminals

DD020A1-E

have been checked, a discharged battery is

IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START

AD020D1-A

indicated.

Seek assistance from the nearest Hyundai

If Engine Stalls While Driving

4. Do not attempt to push or tow start the

dealer with regard to the method of ignition and

vehicle, refer to "Jump Starting" for informa-

1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping a

fuel system diagnosis.

tion regarding engine starting when the bat-

straight line. Move cautiously off the road to

tery is discharged.

a safe place.

CAUTION:

2. Turn on your emergency flashers.

If the engine refuses to start, no attempt

3. Try starting the engine again. If your vehicle

should be made to push or tow start the

ZD020C2-D

will not start, see “IF THE ENGINE WILL

vehicle. Vehicles with automatic transaxle

If Engine Turns Over Normally but Does

NOT START”

or fuel injection will not be able to be started

Not Start

in this manner since no drive is transmitted

DD030A1-E

through the automatic transaxle whilst the

JUMP STARTING

engine is not running, and in the case of fuel

injected derivatives, the fuel pump will not

Negative to the engine

operate under tow start conditions. In addi-

not to the battery

Positive to positive

tion, if the vehicle is equipped with an ex-

haust catalyst, damage to the catalyst may

result if the vehicle is tow started.

DD020B1-E

IF THE ENGINE CANNOT BE

CRANKED

Spark plug

D010C01X-1

1. If the vehicle is fitted with manual transaxle

Dead battery Booster battery

ensure that the clutch pedal is depressed

AX30030A

whilst cranking the engine. If the vehicle is

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WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY

CAUTION:

5. Attach the black jump cable to the negative

3. If coolant is running out under the car or

(-) terminal of the booster battery, and the

steam is coming out from under the bonnet

Personal injury and damage to the vehicle

other end to a ground point within the engine

stop the engine. Do not open the bonnet

may occur if jump starting is not performed

compartment of the vehicle with the flat bat-

until the coolant has stopped running or the

correctly. If any doubt exists as to how this

tery. Do not connect to the negative battery

steaming has stopped. If there is no visible

operation should be performed, seek assis-

terminal of the flat battery since sparks may

loss of coolant and no steam, leave the

tance from qualified personnel.

be generated with the subsequent risk of

engine running and check to be sure the

WARNING:

explosion.

engine cooling fan is operating. If the fan is

6. Raise the booster vehicle engine speed to

not running, turn the engine off.

Motor vehicle batteries contain sulphuric

4. Check to see if the water pump drive belt is

2,000 r.p.m. and start the engine of the

acid and emit hydrogen gas. Protective cloth-

vehicle with the flat battery.

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

ing should be worn and care exercised to

7. Remove jump cables in the reverse order of

it is tight. If the drive belt seems to be

prevent the acid from coming into contact

installation (black cable first).

satisfactory, check for coolant leaking from

with skin or clothing and the vehicle. Naked

the radiator, hoses or under the car. (If the

lights should not be permitted in the vicinity

NOTE:

air conditioner had been in use, it is normal

of the battery. Care should be exercised to

If the jump cable is incorrectly installed,

for cold water to be draining from it).

preventsparks occurring during connection.

If acid accidentally comes into contact with

damage to the vehicle electrical system may

skin or eyes, the affected area should imme-

occur, in particular the electronic compo-

WARNING:

diately be flushed with copious amounts of

nents such as the Fuel Injection system

While the engine is running, keep hands and

water and medical assistance sought.

computer and the Automatic Transaxle com-

clothing away from moving parts such as

puter. The battery must never be discon-

the fan and drive belts to prevent injury.

1. Ensure that the booster battery is 12 volt

nected whilst the engine is running.

type. If the booster battery is installed in

5. If the water pump drive belt is broken or

another vehicle, ensure that the two vehi-

coolant is leaking out, stop the engine imme-

XD040A1-E

cles are not touching.

diately and call the nearest Hyundai dealer

IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS

2. Turn off all unnecessary electrical equip-

for assistance.

If the temperature gauge indicates overheating:

ment in both vehicles.

3. Ensure that the engine of the vehicle provid-

WARNING:

1. Pull off the road and stop as soon as it is

Do not remove the radiator cap when the

ing the jump start is running prior to connec-

safe to do so.

engine is hot since steam and boiling water

tion of the jump cables.

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

may be ejected from the radiator resulting in

4. Connect the red jump cable to the positive

matic), or neutral (manual transaxle, semi-

burns or scalding.

(+) terminal of the booster battery and the

automatic transalxe) and set the parking

other end to the positive (+) terminal of the

brake. If the air conditioner is on, turn it off.

discharged battery.

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WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY

6. If the cause of the overheating cannot be

ZD050B1-E

3. Passengers must not be allowed to remain

found, wait until the engine temperature has

Handling Spare Tyre

inside the vehicle during wheel changing. If

returned to normal. Then, if coolant has

a puncture occurs whilst the vehicle is on a

been lost, carefully remove the radiator cap

motorway, the passengers should take ref-

and add water to bring the fluid level in the

uge on the motorway embankment to avoid

reservoir up to the base of the radiator fill

the possibility of injury occurring should the

opening. Fill the coolant expansion tank to

vehicle be struck by other motorway traffic.

the halfway mark.

4. Wheel changing should be performed ac-

7. Proceed with caution until it is established

cording to the following instructions.

that the engine is operating normally. If the

engine overheats repeatedly, the advice of a

SD070A1-E

Hyundai dealer should be sought.

CHANGING A FLAT TYRE

CAUTION:

D040B01X

Serious loss of coolant indicates there is a

leak in the cooling system and this should

Remove the installation bolt to remove the spare

be checked as soon as possible by a Hyundai

tyre. To install the spare tyre, tighten the bolt

dealer.

firmly with your fingers until the spare tyre has

no more play.

ZD050A1-E

FULL-SIZED SPARE TYRE

SD060A1-E

For customer convenience and satisfaction,

IN THE EVENT OF A PUNCTURE

Hyundai has included a full-sized spare tyre

If a puncture occurs whilst driving the vehicle:

and wheel.

The following instructions should be observed.

D060A01X

1. Bring the car to rest as soon as it is safe to

1. Check inflation pressure as soon as possi-

do so and with the minimum amount of

It is of the utmost importance that care is

ble after installing the spare tyre, and adjust

braking required which will assist in main-

exercised when changing road wheels. Ensure

to the specified pressure.

taining the maximum amount of control. The

that the parking brake is set and that the gear

2. The spare tyre pressure should be checked

vehicle should be parked wherever possible

shift lever is in reverse (P, if the vehicle has

once a month while the tyre is stored.

upon firm level ground to facilitate wheel

automatic transaxle).

changing.

Spare Tyre Pressure (cold)

2. If the vehicle is creating a hazard and the

Tyre Size

155/70 R13

road conditions do not permit the wheel to

be changed safely, assistance should be

Inflation Pressure

30 psi (210 kPa)

sought.

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WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY

SD070B1-E

SD070D1-E

The wheel nuts should be loosened slightly

1. Obtain Spare Tyre and Tool

2. Block the Wheel

before raising the car. To loosen the nuts, turn

the wheel brace counterclockwise. Ensure that

the wheel brace socket is seated properly on

Flat tyre

the nut and that it cannot slip. Do not remove

the nuts at this stage.

SD070F1-F

4. Put the Jack in Place

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D040B01X

SSA3050D

Remove the spare wheel, jack, jack handle and

Block the wheel that is diagonally opposite from

tool bag from the boot.

the flat tyre to prevent the vehicle from rolling

when the car is raised on the jack.

NOTE:

The jack handle is equipped on the under-

SD070E1-E

side of the boot luggage mat.

D060E01A

D060E01V

3. Loosen Wheel Nuts

The base of the jack should be placed on firm,

level ground. The jack should be positioned as

shown in the drawing.

D060D01A

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Hyundai Atos (2002 year). Instruction - part 12