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B500A01A-AAT GLOVE BOX
HTB101
HTB102
B491A01TB-GAT SPECTACLE CASE (If Installed) The spectacle case is located on the driver side of roof trim.Pull the end of the cover to open thespectacle case.
o OFF In the "OFF" position, the light stays off at all times even though a door is open.
WARNING:
Do not keep objects such as sharpor unsuitable things inside the spec-tacle case. Such objects can bethrown out in the event of a suddenstop or an accident, possibly injur- ing the passengers in the vehicle.
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The interior courtesy light has a button of three positions. The three positionsare:
oDR In the "DR" position, the interior cour- tesy light comes on when any door isopened regardless of the ignition keyposition. The light goes out when thedoor is closed.
oON In the "ON" position, the light stays on at all times.
B490A01E-AAT INTERIOR LIGHT
HTB303
With Sunroof
Without unroof

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B520A01A-AAT DAY/NIGHT INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR
Your Hyundai is equipped with a day/ night inside rearview mirror. The "night"position is selected by flipping the tab at the bottom of the mirror toward you. In the "night" position, the glare ofheadlights of cars behind you is re-duced. HTB103B510D01HP-AAT OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR
HEATER (If Installed) The outside rearview mirror heater is actuated in connection with the rearwindow defroster. To heat the outside
rearview mirror glass, push in the switch for the rear window defroster. Therearview mirror glass will be heated fordefrosting or defogging and will giveyou improved rear vision in inclementweather conditions. Push the switch again to turn the heater off. The out- side rearview mirror heater automati-cally turns itself off after 20 minutes. B510C01A-AAT FOLDING THE OUTSIDE REAR- VIEW MIRRORS To fold the outside rearview mirrors, push them towards the rear.The outside rearview mirrors can be folded rearward for parking in narrow areas.
HTB039
HTB205
WARNING:
Do not adjust or fold the outsiderearview mirrors while the vehicle is moving. This could result in loss of control, and an accident whichcould cause death, serious injuryor property damage.
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B560A01HP-AAT REMOTE FUEL-FILLER LID RE- LEASE
The fuel-filler lid may be opened from inside the vehicle by pulling up on thefuel-filler lid opener located on the front floor area on the left side of the car. NOTE: If the fuel-filler lid will not open because ice has formed around it,tap lightly or push on the lid to
WARNING:
o Always double check to be sure that the hood is firmly latched before driving away. If it is notlatched, the hood could fly openwhile the vehicle is being driven, causing a total loss of visibility, which might result in an acci-dent.
o The support rod must be inserted completely into the hole providedin the hood whenever you in- spect the engine compartment. This will prevent the hood fromfalling and possibly injuring you.
Before closing the hood, return thesupport rod to its clip to prevent it fromrattling. Lower the hood until it is about30 cm (1 ft.) above the closed positionand let it drop. Make sure that it locks into place.
HTB288
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3. Pull the support rod from the hood. HTB308
4. Hold the hood open with the support rod. CAUTION:
Make sure that the support rod has been released prior to closing thehood. o Do not move the vehicle with the
hood in the raised position, asvision is obstructed and the hood could fall or be damaged.
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break the ice and release the lid. Do not pry on the lid. If necessary,spray around the lid with an ap-proved de-icer fluid (do not useradiator anti-freeze) or move the vehicle to a warm place and allow the ice to melt.
B540A01FC-GAT TAIL GATE
HTB067WARNING:
The tail gate should always be kept completely closed while the vehicleis in motion. If it is left open or ajar,poisonous exhaust gases may en-ter the car resulting in serious ill- ness or death to the occupants. See additional warnings concerning ex-haust gases on page 2-2.
o The tail gate can be locked or un- locked with a key.
o The tail gate is opened by pulling the
outside handle up, raising the tail gate manually.
o To close, lower the tail gate, then press down on it until it is closed. Tobe sure the tail gate is fully closed, always try to pull it up again without using the outside handle.
HTB068
!!WARNING:
Fuel vapors are dangerous. Before refueling, always stop the engineand never allow sparks or open flames near the filler area. If you need to replace the filler cap, use agenuine Hyundai replacement part.If you open the fuel filler cap duringhigh ambient temperatures, a slight"pressure sound" may be heard. This is normal and not a cause for concern. Whenever you open the
fuel filler cap, turn it slowly.

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI 2- 3
C020A01O-GAT BEFORE STARTING THE EN- GINE Before you start the engine, you should always:
1. Look around the vehicle to be sure
there are no flat tires, puddles of oil, water or other indications of pos-sible trouble.
2. After entering the car, check to be
sure the parking brake is engaged.
3. Check that all windows, and lights are clean.
4. Check that the interior and exterior mirrors are clean and in position.
5. Check your seat, seatback and
headrest to be sure they are in theirproper positions.
6. Lock all the doors.
7. Fasten your seat belt and be sure
that all other occupants have fas- tened theirs.
8. Turn off all lights and accessories that are not needed.
9. When you turn the ignition switch to
"ON", check that all appropriate warning lights are operating and that you have sufficient fuel. 10.Check the operation of warning
lights and all bulbs when key is in the "ON" position.
!WARNING: (DIESEL ENGINE)
To ensure that sufficient vacuum exists within the brake system dur-ing cold weather start-up condi- tions, it is necessary to run the engine at idle for several secondsafter starting the engine. C030A01A-GAT COMBINATION IGNITION SWITCHTo Start the Engine
o If your Hyundai is equipped with a
manual transaxle, place the shift lever in neutral and depress theclutch pedal fully.
o If your Hyundai has an automatic
transaxle, place the shift lever in "P"(park).
o To start the engine, insert the igni-
tion key and turn it to the "START"position. Release it as soon as the engine starts. Do not hold the key in the "START" position for more than15 seconds.
NOTE: For safety, the engine will not start if the shift lever is not in "P" or "N"Position (Automatic transaxle).

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI 2- 5
C050A01A-AAT STARTING
C050A01E
WARNING:
Never run the engine in a closed or poorly ventilated area any longer than is needed to move your car inor out of the area. The carbon mon- oxide gas emitted is odorless and can cause serious injury or death.
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C051A01O-GAT STARTING FOR THE DIESEL ENGINE ENGINE COLD
o Turn the ignition key to position "ON" and wait for the pre-heat indi- cator light to go out.
o Operate the starter until the engine
runs.
ENGINE WARMOperate the starter. If the engine doesnot respond on the first attempt, wait several seconds and try again using the pre-heat. C050B02S-GAT NORMAL CONDITIONS The Starting Procedure:
1. Insert key, and fasten the seat belt.
2. Depress the clutch pedal fully and
place the gearshift lever (manualtransaxle) in neutral or the selectorlever (automatic transaxle) in "P" (park) position.
3. After turning the ignition key to the "ON" position, make certain all warn-ing lights and gauges are function- ing properly before starting the en-gine.
4. On vehicles equipped with the die-
sel preheat indicator light, turn theignition key to the "ON" position. The diesel pre-heat indicator light will first illuminate in amber, andthen after a short time, the amber illumination will go off, indicating that preheating is completed.

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C130A01A-AAT GOOD BRAKING PRACTICES
WARNING:
Nothing should be carried on top of the shelf panel behind the rear seat. If there were an accident or a sud-den stop, such objects could move forward and cause damage to the vehicle or injure the occupants.
o After being parked, check to be sure the parking brake is not engaged and that the parking brake indicator light is out before driving away.
o Driving through water may get the brakes wet. They can also get wet
when the car is washed. Wet brakes can be dangerous! Your car will not
stop as quickly if the brakes are wet. Wet brakes may cause the car to pull to one side. To dry the brakes,apply the brakes lightly until the braking action returns to normal, taking care to keep the car undercontrol at all times. If the braking
action does not return to normal, stop as soon as it is safe to do soand call your Hyundai dealer for assistance.
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HTB217
C090P01A-GAT Overdrive Switch
When the overdrive switch is turned on, the transaxle will automatically upshift to the second, third and over-drive gears. When the overdrive switch is turned off, the transaxle will not upshift to the overdrive gear. For nor-mal driving, the selector lever should be left in the "D" position and the overdrive switch turned on.If you need to accelerate rapidly, press the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor. The transaxle will automaticallyshift to a lower gear, depending on the vehicle speed and load.
!WARNING:
o The risk of rollover is greatly in- creased if you lose control of your vehicle at highway speeds.
o Loss of control often occurs if
two or more wheels drop off theroadway and the driver oversteers to reenter the roadway.
o In the event your vehicle leaves the roadway, do not steer sharply.Instead, slow down before pull-ing back into the travel lanes.
o In a collision crash, an unbelted
person is significantly more likelyto die than a person wearing a seatbelt.

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o Drive at a moderate speed. The
faster you drive, the more fuel your car uses. Driving at a moderatespeed, especially on the highway, is one of the most effective ways to reduce fuel consumption.
o Don't "ride" the brake or clutch pedal. This can increase fuel consumptionand also increase wear on thesecomponents. In addition, driving with your foot resting on the brake pedal may cause the brakes to overheat,which reduces their effectiveness and may lead to more serious con- sequences.
o Take care of your tires. Keep them inflated to the recommended pres-sure. Incorrect inflation, either toomuch or too little, results in unnec- essary tire wear. Check the tire pres- sures at least once a month.
o Be sure that the wheels are aligned correctly. Improper alignment canresult from hitting curbs or drivingtoo fast over irregular surfaces. Poor alignment causes faster tire wear and may also result in other prob-lems as well as greater fuel con- sumption.
WARNING:
ABS will not prevent accidents due to improper or dangerous driving maneuvers. Even though vehicle control is improved during emer-gency braking, always maintain a safe distance between you and ob- jects ahead. Vehicle speeds shouldalways be reduced during extreme road conditions. The braking distance for cars equipped with an anti-lock braking system may be longer than for those without it in the following road con-ditions.
o Driving on rough, gravel or snow- covered roads.
o Driving with tire chains installed.
o Driving on roads where the road
surface is pitted or has different surface height.
!During these conditions, the ve- hicle should be driven at reduced speeds. The safety features of anABS equipped vehicle should not be tested by high speed driving or cornering. This could endanger thesafety of yourself or others.
C140A01A-GAT DRIVING FOR ECONOMY You can save fuel and get more kilo- meters from your car if you follow these suggestions:
o Drive smoothly. Accelerate at amoderate rate. Don't make "jack- rabbit" starts or full-throttle shifts and maintain a steady cruisingspeed. Don't race between stop- lights. Try to adjust your speed to that of the other traffic so you don'thave to change speeds unneces- sarily. Avoid heavy traffic whenever possible.Always maintain a safe distance from other vehicles so you can avoid unnecessary braking. This also re-duces brake wear.