Hyundai Coupe (2008 year). Manual

2 DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI

SMOOTH CORNERING

Keep your car clean. For maximum

Don't "labour" or "over-rev" the en-

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service, your Hyundai should be kept

gine. Labouring is driving too slowly

Avoid braking or gear changing in cor-

clean and free of corrosive materi-

in too high a gear resulting in the

ners, especially when roads are wet.

als. It is especially important that

vehicle kangarooing. If this happens,

Ideally, corners should always be taken

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

shift to a lower gear. Over-revving is

under gentle acceleration. If you follow

accumulate on the underside of the

racing the engine beyond its safe

these suggestions, tyre wear will be

car. This extra weight can result in

limit. This can be avoided by shifting

held to a minimum.

increased fuel consumption and also

at the recommended speeds.

contribute to corrosion.

Use your air conditioning sparingly.

Travel lightly. Don't carry unneces-

The air conditioning system is oper-

sary weight in your car. Weight re-

ated by engine power so your fuel

duces fuel economy.

economy is reduced when you use it.

Don't let the engine idle longer than

necessary. If you are waiting (and

not in traffic), turn off your engine and

restart only when you're ready to go.

Remember, your Hyundai does not

require extended warm-up. After the

engine has started, allow the engine

to run for 10 to 20 seconds prior to

placing the vehicle in gear. In very

cold weather, however, give your

engine a slightly longer warm-up pe-

riod.

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI

WINTER MOTORING

DC170A1-E

ZC170C1-E

ZC170D1-E

Anti-freeze/Corrosion inhibitor

Door Locks

The onset of winter conditions subject

motor vehicles to greater operating de-

The cooling system must always con-

Should the door lock mechanism be-

mands. Therefore, the following sug-

tain an Ethylene-Glycol based anti-

come frozen, a proprietary lock de-icer

gestions will assist in maintaining peak

freeze solution. The system is filled

should be used. Alternatively, warming

performance and reliability during these

during manufacture with solution of the

the door key may thaw the door lock.

periods:

correct strength which should be

However, the key should be handled

checked before the onset of winter and

carefully to avoid burning the fingers.

adjusted or changed as required.

Never attempt to thaw a frozen door

lock using hot water, since the water

ZC170B1-E

NOTE:

will eventually freeze and compound

Electrical System

The anti-freeze solution contains a

the problem.

Winter conditions impose severe de-

corrosion inhibitor to prevent degra-

mands upon vehicle electrical systems,

dation of the aluminium castings

NOTE:

particularly the charging circuit. The

contained within the engine. There-

The proper temperature for using the

battery condition and performance along

fore, never, drain the system and

immobiliser key is from -40°C to

with the alternator performance and

refill with water only.

80°C (-40°F to 176°F). If you heat the

drive belt condition should be checked

immobiliser key over 80°C (176°F) to

prior to the onset of winter.

In addition, anti-freeze solution must

open the frozen lock, it may cause

ALWAYS be used in vehicles fitted with

damage to the transponder in its

air conditioning, to prevent the heater

head.

matrix from freezing and subsequently

bursting with the refrigeration system in

use.

2 DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI

TRAILER OR VEHICLE

TOWING

ZC170E1-E

The formation of snow or ice build up

YC200A2-E

Windscreen Washers & Wipers

inside the wheel arches may inter-

If you are considering towing with your

The windscreen washer bottle should

fere with the roadwheels or steering

car, you should first check with your

mechanism. In such instances, un-

Local Laws to determine their legal

be filled with a solution of water and a

usual noises or an increase in steer-

requirements.

proprietary winter screen wash addi-

tive. The windscreen wipers should not

ing effort may result. Therefore, en-

Since laws vary from county to county,

sure that the wheelarches are

the requirements for towing trailers,

be used if the blades are frozen to the

checked periodically and any accu-

cars, or other types of vehicles or appa-

windscreen or if they are covered with

snow, before this is removed.

mulated snow or ice removed.

ratus may differ. Ask your Hyundai

It is advisable to carry emergency

authorised repairer for further details

equipment including, torch, shovel,

before towing.

NOTE:

tow rope, blankets etc., if a journey is

Never allow undiluted screen washer

to be undertaken into areas of severe

fluid additive to spill upon the

road conditions.

paintwork or use engine coolant anti-

CAUTION:

freeze since damage to the paintwork

Do not carry out any towing with

may result.

your car during it's first 1000 miles in

order to allow both the engine to

o When driving in extreme conditions,

have properly run-in and the clutch

the windscreen wiper blades may fail

(manual transaxle) to have correctly

to clear the screen properly due to

bedded-in. Failure to heed this cau-

the formation of ice upon the blade

tion may result in serious engine or

edge. It will therefore be necessary

transaxle damage.

to periodically remove such ice to

restore their efficiency.

o If the power operated door mirrors

become frozen, attempts to adjust

these may damage the mechanism.

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI

YC200B2-E

YC200C4-E

Trailer Towbars

Trailer Brakes

CAUTION:

If your trailer is equipped with a braking

Select the proper towbar and ball com-

o Never connect a trailer brake sys-

system, make sure it conforms to local

bination, making sure that its location is

tem directly to the vehicle brake

regulations and that it is properly in-

compatible with that of the trailer or

system.

vehicle being towed.

stalled and operating correctly.

o When towing a trailer on steep

Use a quality non-equalizing towbar

grades (in excess of 6%) pay close

which distributes the nose weight uni-

NOTE:

attention to the engine coolant

formly throughout the chassis.

If you tow a trailer or vehicle, your

temperature gauge to ensure the

car will require more frequent main-

engine does not overheat. If the

The towbar should be bolted securely to

tenance due to the additional load.

needle of the coolant temperature

the car and installed by a qualified

See Maintenance Under Severe Us-

gauge moves across the dial to-

technician.

age Conditions" on page 5-7.

wards "H" (HOT), pull over and

stop as soon as it is safe to do so,

and allow the engine to idle until it

cools down. You may proceed

once the engine has cooled suffi-

ciently.

2 DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI

YC200D2-E

C190E01GK-EAT

Safety Cables

Trailer Weight Limit

Should the towbar connection between

your car and the trailer or vehicle you

are towing fail, the trailer or vehicle

could wander dangerously across other

lanes of traffic and ultimately leave the

roadway. To eliminate this potentially

dangerous situation, safety cable, at-

Gross Axle Weight

Gross Vehicle

tached between your car and the trailer

Weight

or towed vehicle, are required.

C190E02L

Nose weight

Total trailer weight

2. The total gross vehicle weight with

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trailer must not exceed the Gross

Nose weights can be increased or de-

Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

creased by re-distributing the load in

shown on the vehicle identifica-

the trailer.

tion plate (see page 8-2). The total

This can be verified by checking the

gross vehicle weight is the com-

total weight of the loaded trailer and

bined weight of the vehicle, driver,

then checking the nose weight.

all passengers and their luggage,

cargo, towbar hitch, trailer nose

NOTE:

weight and other optional equip-

1. Never load the trailer with more

ment.

weight in the back than in the

front. About 60% of the trailer

load should be in the front half

on the trailer and the remaining

40% in the rear.

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI

3. The front or rear axle weight must

View from below the vehicle coupling point

Lbs. (Kg)

not exceed the Gross Axle Weight

Maximum

Rating (GAWR) shown on the ve-

Towable Weight

hicle identification plate

(see

page 8-2). It is possible that your

Trailer

towing package does not exceed

Without Brake Type

1,212 (550)

the GVWR but exceeds the

With Brake

1.6L

2,645 (1,200)

GAWR.

Type

2.0L/2.7L

3,086 (1,400)

Improper trailer loading and/or

too much luggage in the luggage

compartment can overload the

HGK260

rear axle. Redistribute the load

and check the axle weight again.

5. The maximum permissible over-

WARNING:

4. The maximum permissible static

hang of the coupling point is 38.97

Improper loading of your car and

vertical load(nose weight) on the

inches.

trailer can seriously affect its steer-

coupling device is;

ing and braking performance caus-

ing a crash which could cause seri-

Lbs. (Kg)

ous injury or death.

CAUTION:

1.6L

110 (50)

The following specifications are

2.0L/2.7L

132 (60)

recommended when towing a

trailer. The loaded trailer weight

cannot safely exceed the values in

the chart.

2 DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI

YC200E3-E

8. When parking your car and trailer,

13.Avoid holding the brake pedal down

Trailer or Vehicle Towing Tips

especially on a hill, be sure to follow

too long or too frequently. This could

all the normal precautions. Turn your

cause the brakes to overheat, re-

1. Before towing, check towbar ball and

front wheels into the curb, set the

sulting in reduced braking efficiency.

safety cable connections as well as

parking brake firmly, and put the

14.When going down a hill, shift into a

proper operation of the trailer running

transaxle in 1st or Reverse (manual)

lower gear and use the engine brak-

lights, brake lights, and turn signals.

or Park (automatic). In addition we

ing effect.

2. Always drive your vehicle at a mod-

advise the use of wheel chocks at

When climbing a long grade, down-

erate speed (Less than 60 mph).

each of the trailer's tyres.

shift the transaxle to a lower gear

3. Trailer towing requires more fuel than

9. If the trailer has electric brakes, start

and reduce speed to reduce chances

normal conditions.

your vehicle and trailer moving, and

of engine overloading and/or over-

4. To maintain engine braking effi-

then apply the trailer brake controller

heating.

ciency, do not tow a trailer with the

by hand to be sure the brakes are

15.If you have to stop whilst going

transaxle in fifth gear

(manual

working. This lets you check your

uphill, do not hold the vehicle in

transaxle) or overdrive (automatic

electrical connection at the same

place by pressing on the accelera-

transaxle).

time.

tor. This can cause the automatic

5. Always secure items in the trailer to

10.During your trip, check occasionally

transaxle to overheat. Use the park-

prevent load shift whilst driving.

to be sure that the load is secure,

ing brake or footbrake.

6. Check the condition and air pressure

and that the lights and any trailer

of all tyres on the trailer and your car.

brakes are still working.

NOTE:

Low tyre pressure can seriously af-

fect the handling. Also check the

11.Avoid jerky starts, sudden accel-

When towing, check transaxle fluid

spare tyre.

eration or sudden stops.

more frequently.

12.Avoid sharp turns and rapid lane

7. The vehicle/trailer combination is

changes.

more affected by crosswind and buf-

feting. When being passed by a large

vehicle, keep a constant speed and

steer straight ahead. If there is too

much wind buffeting, slow down to

get out of the other vehicle's air

turbulence.

3 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT

START

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SD020B1-E

4. Do not attempt to push or tow start

Seek assistance from the nearest

If the Engine Cannot be Cranked

the vehicle, refer to "Jump Starting"

Hyundai authorised repairer with regard

for information regarding engine start-

to the method of ignition and fuel sys-

ing when the battery is discharged.

tem diagnosis.

WARNING:

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If the engine refuses to start, no

If Engine Turns Over Normally

attempt should be made to push or

but Does Not Start

tow start the vehicle. Vehicles with

1. Check fuel level.

automatic transaxle or fuel injec-

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2. With the key in the off position,

tion will not be able to be started in

Check all connectors at ignition coils

this manner since no drive is trans-

1. If the vehicle is fitted with manual

and spark plugs. Reconnect any

mitted through the automatic

transaxle, ensure that the clutch

that may be disconnected or loose.

transaxle whilst the engine is not

pedal is depressed whilst cranking

3. Check the fuel line in the engine

running, and in the case of fuel

the engine. If the vehicle is fitted

room.

injected derivatives, the fuel pump

with automatic transaxle, ensure

4. If engine still refuses to start, call a

will not operate under tow start

that the transaxle selector is at the

Hyundai authorised repairer or seek

conditions. In addition, if the ve-

"P" or"N" position.

other qualified assistance.

hicle is equipped with an exhaust

2. Check the battery terminals and

catalyst, damage to the catalyst may

connections to ensure that these

result if the vehicle is tow started.

are clean and also tight.

3. If the ignition warning lights dim when

the engine is cranked and the battery

terminals have been checked, a dis-

charged battery is indicated.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

JUMP STARTING

D010D01A-EAT

SD030A2-E

If Engine Stalls While Driving

1.6L/2.0L

CAUTION:

1. Reduce your speed gradually, keep-

Personal injury and damage to the

ing a straight line. Move cautiously

Dis-

vehicle may occur if jump starting

off the road to a safe place.

charged

is not performed correctly. If any

2. Turn on your hazard lights.

battery

doubt exists as to how this opera-

3. Try to start the engine again. If your

tion should be performed, seek as-

vehicle will not start, contact a

sistance from qualified personnel.

Hyundai authorised repairer or seek

other qualified assistance.

Booster battery

HGK4001

WARNING:

2.7L

Discharged

Motor vehicle batteries contain

F020100AUN

battery

sulphuric acid and emit hydrogen

If the engine stalls at a crossroad or

gas. Protective clothing should be

crossing

worn and care exercised to prevent

If the engine stalls at a crossroad or

the acid from coming into contact

crossing, set the shift lever in the N

with skin or clothing and the ve-

(Neutral) position and then push the

hicle. Naked lights should not be

vehicle to a safe place. If your vehicle

permitted in the vicinity of the bat-

has a manual transaxle not equipped

tery. Care should be exercised to

with the ignition lock switch, the vehicle

prevent sparks occurring during

Booster battery

can move forward by shifting to the

connection. If acid accidentally

HGK4002

2(second) or 3(third) gear and then turn-

comes into contact with skin or

ing the starter without depressing the

eyes, the affected area should im-

clutch pedal.

mediately be flushed with copious

amounts of water and medical as-

sistance sought.

3 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS

1. Ensure that the booster battery is 12

7. Switch "ON" the main beam

SD040A2-E

volt type. If the booster battery is

headlamps before carefully remov-

If the temperature gauge indicates

installed in another vehicle, ensure

ing the jumper cables have been

overheating:

that the two vehicles are not touch-

removed, switch "OFF" the main

ing.

beam headlamps.

1. Pull off the road and stop as soon as

2. Turn off all unnecessary electrical

it is safe to do so.

equipment in both vehicles.

2. Place the gear selector lever in "P"

3. Ensure that the engine of the ve-

(automatic), or neutral

(manual

CAUTION:

hicle providing the jump start is run-

transaxle) and set the parking brake.

If the jump cables are incorrectly

ning prior to connection of the jump

If the air conditioning is on, turn it off.

installed, damage to the vehicle elec-

cables.

3. If coolant is running out under the

trical system may occur, in particu-

4. Connect the red jump cable to the

car or steam is coming out from

lar the electronic components such

positive (+) terminal of the booster

under the bonnet stop the engine.

as the Fuel Injection system com-

battery and the other end to the

Do not open the bonnet until the

puter and the Automatic Transaxle

positive

(+) terminal of the dis-

coolant has stopped running or the

computer. The battery must never

charged battery.

steaming has stopped. If there is no

be disconnected whilst the engine

5. Attach the black jump cable to the

visible loss of coolant and no steam,

is running.

negative (-) terminal of the booster

leave the engine running and check

battery, and the other end to a ground

to be sure the engine cooling fan is

point within the engine compartment

operating.

of the vehicle with the flat battery. Do

If the fan is not running, turn the

not connect to the negative battery

engine off.

terminal of the flat battery since

4. Check to see if the water pump drive

sparks may be generated with the

belt is broken. If it is not missing,

subsequent risk of explosion.

check to see that it is tight. If the

6. Raise the booster vehicle engine

drive belt seems to be satisfactory,

speed to 2,000 r.p.m. and start the

check for coolant leaking from the

engine of the vehicle with the flat

radiator, hoses or under the car. (If

battery.

the air conditioning had been in use,

it is normal for cold water to be

draining from it).

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

TEMPORARY SPARE TYRE

6. If the cause of the overheating can-

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not be found, wait until the engine

The following instructions for the tem-

WARNING:

temperature has returned to normal.

porary spare tyre should be observed:

Then, if coolant has been lost, care-

Whilst the engine is running, keep

fully add coolant to the reservoir

1. Check inflation pressure as soon as

hands and clothing away from mov-

ing parts such as the fan and drive

(page 6-10) to bring the fluid level in

practical after installing the spare

the reservoir up to the base of the

tyre, and adjust to the specified

belts to prevent injury.

radiator fill opening. Fill the coolant

pressure. The tyre pressure should

expansion tank to the halfway mark.

be periodically checked and main-

5. If the water pump drive belt is broken

To ensure the correct water to cool-

tained at the specified pressure

or coolant is leaking out, stop the

ant mix is obtained after top up,

whilst the tyre is stored.

engine immediately and call the near-

testing by an authorised repairer is

est Hyundai authorised repairer for

required.

Spare Tyre Pressure

assistance.

7. Proceed with caution until it is estab-

Tyre Size

T125/70 R16

lished that the engine is operating

normally. If the engine overheats

Inflation Pressure

420 kPa (60 psi)

repeatedly, the advice of a Hyundai

WARNING:

authorised repairer should be sought.

2. The spare tyre should only be used

Do not remove the radiator cap when

temporarily and should be returned

the engine is hot since steam and

to the luggage compartment as soon

boiling water may be ejected from

as the original tyre can be repaired

CAUTION:

the radiator resulting in burns or

or replaced.

Serious loss of coolant indicates

scalding.

3. Continuous use at speeds of over

there is a leak in the cooling system

50 mph (80 km/h) is not recom-

and this should be checked as soon

mended.

as possible by a Hyundai authorised

4. As the temporary spare tyre is spe-

repairer.

cifically designed for your car, it

should not be used on any other

vehicle.

3 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

IN THE EVENT OF A PUNC-

TURE

5. The temporary spare tyre should not

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be used on any other wheels, nor

Handling the Spare Tyre

If a puncture occurs whilst driving the

should standard tyre, snow tyre,

vehicle:

wheel covers or trim rings be used

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

with the temporary spare wheel. If

safe to do so and with the minimum

such use is attempted, damage to

amount of braking required which

these items or other car compo-

will assist in maintaining the maxi-

nents may occur.

mum amount of control. The vehicle

6. The temporary spare tyre pressure

should be parked wherever pos-

should be checked once a month

sible upon firm level ground to facili-

whilst the tyre is stored.

tate wheel changing.

2. If the vehicle is creating a hazard

HGK4010A

and the road conditions do not per-

CAUTION:

mit the wheel to be changed safely,

Remove the installation bolt to remove

o Do not use snow chains with

assistance should be sought.

the spare tyre. To replace the spare tyre

3. Passengers must not be allowed to

your temporary spare tyre.

in its storage compartment, tighten the

o Do not use more than one tempo-

remain inside the vehicle during

bolt firmly with your fingers until there is

rary spare tyre at a time.

wheel changing. If a puncture oc-

no more play in the spare tyre.

curs whilst the vehicle is on a

motorway, the passengers should

take refuge on the motorway em-

bankment to avoid the possibility of

injury occurring should the vehicle

be struck by other motorway traffic.

4. Wheel changing should be per-

formed according to the following

instructions.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

CHANGING A FLAT TYRE

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D060B01GK-EAT

1. Obtain Spare Tyre and Tool

HGK4009

OGK036060

The jack is located behind the right side

HGK4008

It is of the utmost importance that care

of luggage trim. Remove the jack cover

is exercised when changing road

Remove the spare tyre, jack and tool

with screwing the bolts. Turn the jack

wheels. Ensure that the parking brake

bag from the boot.

end counterclockwise to lower the jack

is set and that the gear shift lever is in

height by using a screw driver or wrench

reverse (P, if the vehicle has automatic

bar and remove it from the bracket.

transaxle).

3 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

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ZD070F1-E

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2. Block the Wheel

3. Loosen Wheel Nuts

4. Put the Jack in Place

Flat tyre

HGK4011

HGK4013

OGK036401

Block the wheel that is diagonally oppo-

The wheel nuts should be loosened

The base of the jack should be placed

site from the flat tyre to prevent the

slightly before raising the car. To loosen

on firm, level ground. The jack should

vehicle from rolling when the car is

the nuts, turn the wrench handle coun-

be positioned as shown in the illustra-

raised on the jack.

terclockwise. When doing this, be sure

tion.

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. Then, whilst

holding the wrench near the end of the

handle, pull up on it with steady pres-

sure. Do not remove the nuts at this

time. Just loosen them about one-half

turn.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

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D060G02Y-EAT

5. Raising the Car

6. Changing Wheels

WARNING:

Do not get under the car when it is

supported by the jack! The jack is

solely designed for wheel chang-

ing and is not intended to support

the vehicle for other purposes. The

Wrench bar

use of purpose designed supports

is necessary whilst the vehicle is

raised and the operator is required

to get underneath.

Wheel nut wrench

D060F01MC

OGK036403

After inserting a wrench bar into the

Loosen the wheel nuts and remove

wheel nut wrench, install the wrench

them with your fingers. slide the wheel

bar into the jack as shown in the draw-

off the studs and lay it flat so it cannot

ing. As the jack begins to raise the

roll away. To put the wheel on the hub,

vehicle, double check that it is properly

pick up the spare tyre, line up the holes

positioned and will not slip. If the jack

with the studs and slide the wheel onto

is on soft ground or sand, it may be

them. If this is difficult, tip the wheel

necessary to place a stout piece of

slightly and get the top hole in the

timber under the base of the jack to

wheel lined up with the top stud. Then

prevent it from sinking.

jiggle the wheel back and forth until the

Raise the car high enough so that the

wheel can be slid over the other studs.

fully inflated spare tyre can be in-

stalled.

Hyundai Coupe (2008 year). Manual - part 19