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B260F01A-AAT
High Beam Indicator Light
The high beam indicator light comes on whenever the headlights areswitched to the high beam or flashposition.
B260H03A-AATParking Brake/Brake
Fluid Level Warning Light
B260G01A-AAT
Oil Pressure Warning Light
!CAUTION:
If the oil pressure warning light stays on while the engine is run-ning, serious engine damage may result. The oil pressure warning light comes on whenever there isinsufficient oil pressure. In normaloperation, it should come on whenthe ignition switch is turned on,then go out when the engine is started. If the oil pressure warning light stays on while the engine isrunning, there may be a seriousmalfunction. If this happens, stop the car as soon as it is safe to do so, turn off the engine and check the oil level. Ifthe oil level is low, fill the engine oilto the proper level and start theengine again. If the light stays onwith the engine running, turn the engine off immediately. In any in- stance where the oil light stays onwhen the engine is running, theengine should be checked by anauthorized Hyundai dealer beforethe car is driven again.
Warning Light Operation The parking brake/brake fluid level warning light should come on when theparking brake is applied and the igni-tion switch is turned to "ON" or"START". After the engine is started, the light should go out when the park- ing brake is released.If the parking brake is not applied, thewarning light should come on when theignition switch is turned to "ON" or"START", then go out when the engine starts. If the light comes on at any other time, you should slow the vehicleand bring it to a complete stop in a safelocation off the roadway.The brake warning light indicates thatthe brake fluid level in the brake mas- ter cylinder is low and hydraulic brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4specifications should be added. Afteradding fluid, if no other trouble is found,the car should be immediately andcarefully driven to a Hyundai dealer for inspection. If further trouble is experi- enced, the vehicle should not be drivenat all but taken to a dealer by aprofessional towing service or someother safe method.
WARNING:
If you suspect brake trouble, haveyour brakes checked by a Hyundaidealer as soon as possible. Drivingyour car with a problem in either the brake electrical system or brake hydraulic system is dangerous, andcould result in a serious injury ordeath.
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HTB018A
HTB015
B340B01A-AAT Lane Change Signal
B340C01FC-GATHeadlight Switch
To indicate a lane change, move the lever up or down to a point where itbegins flashing. The lever will automatically return to the center position when released. To operate the headlights, turn thebarrel on the end of the multi-functionswitch. The first position turns on the parking lights, sidelights, tail lights and instrument panel lights. The secondposition turns on the headlights. Parking light auto cut (If installed) If you do not turn the parking lights "OFF" after driving, the parking light will automatically shut "OFF" when the driver's door is opened.To turn them "ON" again you mustsimply turn the ignition key to the "ON"position.
B340A01A-AAT COMBINATION TURN SIGNAL, HEADLIGHT AND HIGH-BEAM SWITCHTurn Signal Operation Pulling down on the lever causes the turn signals on the left side of the car toblink. Pushing upwards on the levercauses the turn signals on the rightside of the car to blink. As the turn iscompleted, the lever will automatically return to the center position and turn off the turn signals at the same time. Ifeither turn signal indicator light blinksmore rapidly than usual, goes on butdoes not blink, or does not go on at all,there is a malfunction in the system. Check for a burned-out fuse or bulb or see your Hyundai dealer.
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HTB017 B350A01A-AAT WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH
B340E01A-AAT Headlight Flasher
To flash the headlights, pull the switch lever toward you, then release it. Theheadlights can be flashed even though the headlight switch is in the "OFF" position. The windshield wiper switch has threepositions:
1. Intermittent wiper operation
2. Low-speed operation
3. High-speed operation NOTE: To prevent damage to the wiper system, do not attempt to wipe away heavy accumulations of snow or ice. Accumulated snow and iceshould be removed manually. Ifthere is only a light layer of snow orHTB019
B340D01A-AAT High-beam Switch To turn on the headlight high beams, push the lever forward (away fromyou). The high beam indicator light willcome on at the same time. For low beams, pull the lever back toward you.
B340F01A-GAT Daytime Running Lights (If Installed) Your Hyundai is equipped with day- time running lights. The daytime run-ning lights are used to improve visibil-ity for oncoming traffic. Your vehicledaytime running lights are designed to remain on continuously when the en- gine is operating even though the head-light switch is in the "OFF" position.However, the daytime running lightswill be off while the parking brake isapplied.
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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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C190C03S-GAT Trailer Brakes If your trailer is equipped with a braking system, make sure it conforms to fed-eral and/or local regulations and that it is properly installed and operating cor- rectly. NOTE: If you tow a trailer or vehicle, your car will require more frequent main- tenance due to the additional load.See "Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions" on page 5-5.
CAUTION:
o Never connect a trailer brake sys- tem directly to the vehicle brake system.
o When towing a trailer on steep
grades (in excess of 12%) payclose attention to the engine cool- ant temperature gauge to ensure the engine does not overheat. Ifthe needle of the coolant tem- perature gauge moves across the dial towards "H" (HOT), pull overand stop as soon as it is safe to do so, and allow the engine to
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C180A01A-AAT USE OF LIGHTS Check your lights regularly for correct operation and always keep them clean.When driving during the day in condi- tions of poor visibility, it is helpful to drive with headlights on low beam.This enables you to be seen as well as to see. C190A02A-GAT TRAILER OR VEHICLE TOWING If you are considering towing with your car, you should first check with your Province Department of Motor Vehicles to determine their legal requirements.Since laws vary from province to prov- ince, the requirements for towing trail- ers, cars, other types of vehicles, orapparatus may differ. Ask your Hyundai dealer for further details before towing. C190B01S-AAT Trailer Hitches Select the proper hitch and ball combi- nation, making sure that it's location iscompatible with that of the trailer or vehicle being towed. Use a quality non-equalizing hitch whichdistributes the tongue load uniformly throughout the chassis. The hitch should be bolted securely to the car and installed by a qualified technician. DO NOT USE A HITCHDESIGNED FOR TEMPORARY IN- STALLATION AND NEVER USE ONE THAT ATTACHES ONLY TO THEBUMPER.
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CAUTION
Do not do any towing with your car during its first 2,000 km (1,200 miles) in order to allow the engine to prop- erly break in. Failure to heed thiscaution may result in serious en- gine or transaxle damage.
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If the vehicle has had front body repair and the headlight assembly has been replaced, the headlight aiming should be checked using the aiming screen asshown in the illustration. Turn on the headlight switch. (Low Beam Position)
1. Adjust headlights so that main axis
of light is parallel to center line of the body and is aligned with point "P"shown in the illustration.
2. Dotted lines in the illustration show
the center of headlights.
G290B01TB-GAT Adjustment After Headlight As- sembly Replacement
SPECIFICATIONS: "H" Horizontal center line of headlightsfrom ground. : 656 mm (26.8 in.) "W" Distance between each headlight center.: 1,100 mm (43.3 in.) "L" Distance between the headlights and the wall that the lights are tested against.: 3,000 mm (118 in.).
G290B01L
LW
H
H Cut-off line
Ground line
"P"
Horizontal line15mm (0.59in.)
30mm (1.18 in.) Vertical line G270A01TB-GAT REPLACEMENT OF BULBS Headlight Bulb Before attempting to replace a head- light bulb, be sure the switch is turned to the "OFF" position.The next paragraph shows how to reach headlight bulbs so they may be changed. Be sure to replace theburned-out bulb with one of the same number and wattage rating.
CAUTION:
Keep the lamps out of contact with petroleum product, such as oil,gasoline, etc.
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SB210J1-E
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR LIGHT
The high beam indicator light will illumi- nate whenever the headlights areswitched to high beam of flash position.
B260H03A-EATPARKING BRAKE/ BRAKE FLUID LEVELWARNING LIGHT
SB210K1-EOIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT
!CAUTION:
If the oil pressure light illuminates when the engine is running, an in-sufficient oil pressure level for con-tinued safe operation of the engine exists. Continued operation of the engine in this condition may resultin serious engine damage. Under normal circumstances, the light will illuminate when the igni- tion is turned "on" and will be extin- guished when the engine is started.If the oil pressure warning light illu-minates whilst the engine is run-ning, stop the engine immediatelyand check the engine oil level. If the level is insufficient, add the required amount of oil as indicated by theengine oil dipstick. If the light fails to extinguish when the engine is re-started, do not continue to operatethe vehicle.If the oil pressure light illuminatesduring normal operation and the cause is not an insufficient oil level, or the light fails to illuminate whenthe ignition is turned "on", contactthe nearest Hyundai dealer beforefurther operating the vehicle.
Warning light operation The parking brake/brake fluid level warn- ing light will be illuminated wheneverthe ignition switch is turned to the "ON"position irrespective of whether or notthe parking brake is applied and must be extinguished when the engine starts and the parking brake released.If the warning light fails to extinguish orilluminates at any other time, the ve-hicle must be brought to rest in a safelocation and the level of brake fluid in the reservoir checked. If the fluid level is incorrect, fluid conforming to DOT 3or DOT 4 specifications should be added.If, after correcting the brake fluid level,the warning light continues to be illumi-nated, the advice of the nearest Hyundai dealer must be sought before the ve- hicle is driven again.
Your Hyundai is equipped with a diago-nally split dual braking system whichwill ensure that in the event of one of thebrake circuits becoming defective, ap- proximately fifty per cent of the normal braking performance will be available.If failure of one of the circuits occurs,the required amount of pedal effort,pedal travel and stopping distance willbe increased. Use of the gearbox is
WARNING:
In the event of problems being sus-pected with the braking system, theadvice of the nearest Hyundai dealermust be sought before the vehicle isdriven. Driving the vehicle with ei-ther an electrical or hydraulic brak- ing system defect may be danger- ous, resulting in accident or per-sonal injury.
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HTB017-DHTB015-D
B340C01FC-EAT LIGHTING SWITCH
The vehicle sidelights and headlights are operated by rotating the end of theturn signal switch barrel. To operate the parking lights, rotating the switch to the first detent with ignition switch at the"OFF" position will cause the lights toilluminate. To operate the headlights,the turn signal switch barrel should berotated to the second detent. The head- lights will only operate when the ignition switch is at the "On" position. If theignition switch is turned to the "Off"position, only the parking lights willfunction. Parking light auto cut (Not all models) If you do not turn the parking lights "OFF" after driving, the parking light willautomatically shut "OFF" when thedriver's door is opened.To turn them "ON" again you must simply turn the ignition key to the "ON" position. SB220D1-E HIGH AND LOW BEAM To turn on the headlight high beams, push the lever forward (away from you). For low beams, pull the lever back (toward you). The appropriate headlightbeam indicator light will come on at thesame time.
SB220E1-E HEADLIGHT FLASH The headlights may be flashed by pull- ing the turn signal switch lever towardsthe steering wheel. The headlights will be extinguished when the switch is released.