Maintenance
POWER STEERING FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)
Checking the power steering
fluid level
✽ NOTICE
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Check that the fluid level is in the
"HOT" range on the reservoir. If
the fluid is cold, check that it is in
the "COLD" range.
•
The use of the non-specified
fluid could reduce the effective-
ness of the power steering sys-
tem and cause damage to it.
In the event the power steering sys-
tem requires frequent additions of
fluid, we recommend that the system
be inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Use only the specified power steer-
ing fluid. (Refer to "Recommended
lubricants or capacities" in section
8.)
CAUTION
Checking the power steering
hose
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• To avoid damage to the power
steering pump, do not operate
the vehicle for prolonged peri-
ods with a low power steering
fluid level.
Check the connections for oil leaks,
damage and twists in the power
steering hose before driving.
With the vehicle on level ground,
check the fluid level in the power
steering reservoir periodically. The
fluid should be between MAX and
MIN marks on the side of the reser-
voir at the normal temperature.
Before adding power steering fluid,
thoroughly clean the area around the
reservoir cap to prevent power steer-
ing fluid contamination.
•
Never start the engine when
the reservoir tank is empty.
When adding fluid, be careful
that dirt does not get into the
tank.
•
• Too little fluid can result in
effort
increased
steering
If the level is low, add fluid to the
MAX level.
and/or noise from the power
steering system.
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