YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
B255A01TB-GAT INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL * A detail explanations of these items will be found on page 1-44
SRS (Airbag) Service Reminder Indicator ABS Service Reminder Indicator Turn Signal Indicator Lights High Beam Indicator Light Oil Pressure Warning Light Parking Brake/Brake Level Warning Light Charging System Warning Light Tail Gate Open Warning LightDoor Ajar Warning Light and Chime
Low Fuel Level Warning Light Malfunction Indicator Light Seat Belt Reminder Light
O/D OFF Indicator (Automatic transaxle only)
Electric Power Steering System (EPS)Warning Light
Diesel Pre-heat Indicator Light (Diesel only)
Fuel Filter Warning Light (Diesel only)
Immobilizer Indicator
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B260A02TB-GAT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND INDICATOR A Type (Without Tachometer)
1. Temperature Gauge
2. Tail Gate Open Warning Light
3. Door Ajar Warning Light
4. Overdrive off Indicator Light (Auto T/A only)
5. Immobilizer Warning Indicator Light
(If installed)
6. Fuel Gauge
7. High Beam Indicator Light
8. Turn Signal Indicator Light HTB003B
9. SRS (Airbag) Warning Light (If installed)
10. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
(If installed)
11. ABS Warning Light (If installed)
12. Speedometer
13. Fuel Filter Warning Light (Diesel only)
14. Diesel Pre-heat Indicator Light
(Diesel only) 15. Electric Power Steering Warning
Light (If installed)
16. Low Fuel Warning Light
17. Odometer/Trip Odometer
18. Seat Belt Warning Light
19. Charging System Warning Light
20. Oil Pressure Warning Light
21. Parking Brake/Brake Fluid Level
Warning Light
22. Digital Clock
23. Trip Odometer Reset Switch
24. Clock Reset Switch
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B260B02TB-GAT B Type (Without Trip Computer)
1. Electric Power Steering Warning
Light (If installed)
2. Tail Gate Open Warning Light
3. Door Ajar Warning Light
4. Tachometer
5. Immobilizer Warning Indicator Light
(If installed)
6. Turn Signal Indicator Light
7. Temperature Gauge
8. High Beam Indicator Light
9. Speedometer HTB001B
10. Parking Brake/Brake Fluid Level Warning Light
11. Oil Pressure Warning Light
12. Charging System Warning Light
13. Overdrive off Indicator Light (Auto T/A only)
14. Fuel Filter Warning Light (Diesel only)
15. Diesel Pre-heat Indicator Light
(Diesel only)
16. Digital Clock 17. Low Fuel Warning Light
18. Fuel Gauge
19. Odometer/Trip Odometer
20. Trip odometer Reset Switch
21. Clock Reset Switch
22. ABS Warning Light (If installed)
23. SRS (Airbag) Warning Light
(If installed)
24. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
(If installed)
25. Seat Belt Warning Light
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B260C02TB-GAT C Type (With Trip Computer)
1. Electric Power Steering Warning Light (If installed)
2. Tail Gate Open Warning Light
3. Door Ajar Warning Light
4. Tachometer
5. Turn Signal Indicator Light
6. Temperature Gauge
7. Speedometer
8. Parking Brake/Brake Fluid Level Warning Light
9. Oil Pressure Warning Light
10. Charging System Warning Light HTB002B
11. Overdrive Off Indcator Light (Auto T/A only)
12. Fuel Filter Warning Light (Diesel only)
13. Diesel Pre-heat Indicator Light
(Diesel only)
14. Immobilizer Warning Indicator Light
(If installed)
15. High Beam Indicator Light
16. Low Fuel Warning Light
17. Trip Computer (If installed)
18. Odometer/Trip Odometer 19. Fuel Gauge
20. Trip Computer mode Convert Switch
21. Digital Clock
22. Clock Reset Switch
23. ABS Warning Light (If installed)
24. SRS (Airbag) Warning Light
(If installed)
25. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) (If installed)
26. Seat Belt Warning Light
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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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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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B340G01S-GAT HEADLIGHT LEVELING DEVICE SYSTEM (If Installed) To adjust the headlight beam level according to the number of the pas-sengers and the loading weight in the luggage area, turn the beam leveling switch.The higher the number of the switchposition, the lower the headlight beamlevel. Always keep the headlight beamat the proper leveling position, or head- lights may dazzle other road users. Listed below are the examples of properswitch settings. For loading conditionsother than those listed below, adjustthe switch position so that the beamlevel may be the nearest as the condi- tion obtained according to the list. HTB181
Front side
B450A01TB-GAT DRINK HOLDER (If Installed) The drink holder is used for holding cups or cans.Either holder can be a drink holder or aashtray holder. HTB105Rear side
The front ashtray may be opened by pulling it up by its top edge. To closethe ashtray cover firmly, let the lid gripprotrude outside. To remove the ash-tray to empty or clean it, pull the cover up all the way out. Either holder can be a drink holder or aashtray holder.
B455A01TB-GAT CONSOLE TRAY There is multipurpose receipts to ac- cept pens or CD case in the consoletray.
HTB307
2- 18 DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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.