Hyundai Matrix 2003 Owner's Manual page 146

o The washer lever should not be pulled
and the washer should not be operated if
the washer reservoir is empty. This can
damage the washer fluid pump.
G100A03A-GAT
CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE OIL
(MANUAL)
Drain plug
Filler plug
G110A01E
Transaxle lubricant in the manual transaxle should
be checked at those intervals specified in the
vehicle maintenance schedule in Section 5.
Recommended Oil
Use only HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF
75W/90 (API GL-4) in the manual transaxle.
Manual Transaxle Oil Capacity
The oil capacity of the manual transaxle is 2.15
liters (2.27 U.S. quarts).
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
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.
G100B02A-AAT
To Check the Maunal Transaxle Fluid
Level
SSA6100B
Park the car on level ground with the engine off.
1. Using a wrench of the correct size, loosen
the oil filler plug by turning it counterclock-
wise and remove it with your fingers.
2. Use your finger or suitable tool to feel inside
the hole. The oil level should be at its bottom
edge. If it is not, check for leaks before
adding oil. To refill the transaxle or bring the
oil level up,add oil slowly until it reaches the
proper level. Do not overfill.
3. Replace the plug and washer, screw it in
with your fingers and then tighten securely
with the wrench.
G110A01A-AAT
CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE FLUID
(AUTOMATIC)
Transaxle fluid in the automatic transaxle should
be checked at those intervals specified in the
vehicle maintenance schedule in Section 5.
G110B03A-AAT
Recommended Fluid
Your Hyundai automatic transaxle is specially
designed to operate with DIAMOND ATF SP-III
or SK ATF SP-III. Damage caused by a
nonspecified fluid is not covered by your new
vehicle limited warranty.
G110C01FC-GAT
Transaxle Fluid Capacity
The fluid capacity of the automatic transaxle is
6.1 liters (1.6 DOHC)/6.7 liters (1.8 DOHC).
WARNING:
The transaxle fluid level should be checked
when the engine is at normal operating tem-
perature. This means that the engine, radia-
tor, exhaust system etc., are very hot. Exer-
cise great care not to burn yourself during
this procedure.
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