2003 Hyundai Atos Owner's Manual

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necessary information. Failure to follow these precautions and procedures couldincrease the risk of personal injury.
o If you sell your vehicle, be sure to inform the new owner of these important pointsand make certain that this manual is trans-ferred to the new owner.
o If your car was flooded and has soaked carpeting or water on flooring, youshouldn't try to start engine; have the cartowed to authorized Hyundai dealer.

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B250A02X-GAT INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
1. Multi-Function Light Switch
2. Headlight Leveling Device (If installed)
3. Horn Button
4. Driver's Airbag (If installed)
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
6. Rear Wiper Switch/Rear Washer Switch (If installed)
7. Rear Defroster Switch 8. Center Air Vent Louver
9. Digital Clock (If installed)
10. Hazard Warning Switch
11. Defroster Ventilation Outlet
12. Front Fog Light Switch (If installed)
13. Rear Fog Light Switch (If installed)
14. Passenger's Airbag (If installed)
15. Side Air Vent Louver16. Hood Release Lever
17. Ignition Switch and Keys
18. Air Conditioning Switch
19. Cigarette Light
20. Ashtray
21. Heating/Air Conditioning Control Panel
22. Audio System
CAUTION:When installing a container of liquid air fresh-ener inside a vehicle, do not place it near theinstrument cluster nor on the instrument panelpad surface. If there is any leakage from theair freshener onto these areas (Instrumentcluster, instrument panel pad or air ventila-tor), it may damage these parts. If the liquidfrom the air freshener does leak onto theseareas, wash them with water immediately.
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B260B01X-GAT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND INDICATOR
1. Temperature Gauge
2. Turn Signal Indicator Light
3. Speedometer
4. Odometer
5. Trip Odometer
6. Trip Odometer Reset button
7. Fuel Gauge 8. Immobilizer Warning Indicator Light
9. Door Ajar Warning Light
10. Seat Belt Warning Light
11. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) (If installed)
12. Low Fuel Warning Light
13. High Beam Indicator Light
14. ABS Service Reminder Indicator (If installed) 15. Parking Brake/Brake Fluid Level Warning
Light
16. SRS Service Reminder Indicator (If installed)
17. Charging System Warning Light
18. Oil Pressure Warning Light
19. Overdrive Off Indicator Light (Auto T/A only)
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B260P02Y-AAT ABS Service Reminder Indica- tor (SRI) (If installed)
When the key is turned to the "ON" position, the ABS SRI will come on and then go off in a fewseconds. If the ABS SRI remains on, comes onwhile driving, or does not come on when the keyis turned to the "ON" position, this indicates thatthere may be a problem with the ABS. If this occurs, have your vehicle checked by your Hyundai dealer as soon as possible. The normalbraking system will still be operational, but with-out the assistance of the anti-lock brake system.
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Turn Signal Indicator Lights
The blinking green arrows on the instrumentpanel show the direction indicated by the turnsignals. If the arrow comes on but does notilluminate, blinks more rapidly than normal, ordoes not illuminate at all, a malfunction in the turnsignal system is indicated. Your dealer should beconsulted for repairs. B260G01A-AAT
Oil Pressure Warning Light
CAUTION: If the oil pressure warning light stays on while the engine is running, serious enginedamage may result. The oil pressure warninglight comes on whenever there is insufficientoil pressure. In normal operation, it shouldcome on when the ignition switch is turnedon, then go out when the engine is started. Ifthe oil pressure warning light stays on whilethe engine is running, there is a seriousmalfunction.If this happens, stop the car as soon as it issafe to do so, turn off the engine and checkthe oil level. If the oil level is low, fill the engineoil to the proper level and start the engineagain. If the light stays on with the enginerunning, turn the engine off immediately. Inany instance where the oil light stays onwhen the engine is running, the engine shouldbe checked by an Hyundai dealer before thecar is driven again.
B260E02A-GAT Seat Belt Reminder Light
The seat belt reminder light comes on until your seat belt is fastened when the ignition key isturned from the "OFF" position to "ON" or"START".B260H03A-AAT Parking Brake/Brake Fluid Level Warning Light
WARNING: If you suspect brake trouble, have your brakes checked by a Hyundai dealer as soon aspossible. Driving your car with a problem ineither the brake electrical system or brake
B260F01A-AAT High Beam Indicator Light
The high beam indicator light comes on when- ever the headlights are switched to the highbeam or flash position.
B260C01A-AAT O/D OFF Indicator (If installed)
When the overdrive switch is turned on, the overdrive off indicator will go out. This amberindicator will be illuminated when the overdriveswitch is turned off. (Auto T/A only)
CAUTION: If the both ABS SRI and Parking Brake/Brakefluid level warning lights remain "ON" orcome on while driving, there may be a prob-lem with E.B.D (Electronic Brake Force Dis-tribution).If this occurs, avoid sudden stops and haveyour vehicle checked by your Hyundai dealeras soon as possible.

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B270A01A-AAT BRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING SOUND The front disc brake pads have wear indicators that should make a high-pitched squealing orscraping noise when new pads are needed. Thesound may come and go or be heard all the timewhen the vehicle is moving. It may also be heard
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Low Fuel Level Warning Light
The low fuel level warning light comes on when thefuel tank is approaching empty. When it comes on,you should add fuel as soon as possible. Drivingwith the fuel level warning light on or with the fuellevel below "E" can cause the engine to misfireand damage the catalytic converter.
hydraulic system is dangerous, and could result in serious injury or death. Warning Light Operation The parking brake/brake fluid level warning light should come on when the parking brake is ap-plied and the ignition switch is turned to "ON" or"START". After the engine is started, the lightshould go out when the parking brake is re-leased.If the parking brake is not applied, the warninglight should come on when the ignition switch isturned to "ON" or "START", then go out when theengine starts. If the light comes on at any othertime, you should slow the vehicle and bring it toa complete stop in a safe location off the road-way.The brake warning light indicates that the brakefluid level in the brake master cylinder is low andhydraulic brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 orDOT 4 specifications should be added. Afteradding fluid, if no other trouble is found, the carshould be immediately and carefully drivento a Hyundai dealer for inspection. If furthertrouble is experienced, the vehicle should not bedriven at all but taken to a dealer by a profes-sional towing service or some other safe method.Your Hyundai is equipped with dual-diagonalbraking systems. This means you still have brak-ing on two wheels even if one of the dual systemsshould fail. With only one of the dual systemsworking, more than normal pedal travel andgreater pedal pressure are required to stop thecar. Also, the car will not stop in as short a B260J01S-GAT
Charging System Warning Light
The charging system warning light should comeon when the ignition is turned on, then go outwhen the engine is running. If the light stays onwhile the engine is running, there is a malfunctionin the electrical charging system. If the lightcomes on while you are driving, stop, turn off theengine and check under the hood. First, makecertain the generator drive belt is in place. If it is,check the tension of the belt.And then, have the system checked by yourHyundai dealer. CAUTION: If the drive belt (generator belt) is loosen,broken, or mission while the vehicle is driv-ing, there may be a serious malfunction, en-gine could overheat because this belt alsodrives the water pump.
B260L01A-GAT Door Ajar Warning Light
The door ajar warning light warns you that a door is not completely closed.
B260B01S-GAT SRS (Airbag) Service Reminder Indicator (SRI) (If installed)
The SRS service reminder indicator (SRI) comes on and flashes for about 6 seconds after theignition key is turned to the "ON" position or afterthe engine is started, after which it will go out.This light also comes on when the SRS is notworking properly. If the SRI does not come on, orcontinuously remains on after flashing for about6 seconds when you turned the ignition key to the"ON" position or started the engine, or if it comeson while driving, have the SRS inspected by anauthorized Hyundai Dealer.
distance with only half of the brake system work- ing. If the brakes fail while you are driving, shift toa lower gear for additional engine braking andstop the car as soon as it is safe to do so.

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1- 22 B300A01A-GAT SPEEDOMETER Your Hyundai's speedometer is calibrated in kilometers per hour or miles per hour.
B280A01A-AAT FUEL GAUGE The needle on the gauge indicates the approxi- mate fuel level in the fuel tank. The fuel capacityis given in Section 9.
B900A01A-GAT ACOUSTIC WARNING SOUND (If installed) The acoustic warning chime sounds when the tail lights are on and the door in driver side isopen. This prevents the battery from dischargingwhen the car is left with the tail lights on. Thechime sounds until the tail lights are turned off.
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Malfunction Indicator Light (If installed)
This light illuminates when there is a malfunction of an exhaust gas related component, and thesystem is not functioning properly so that theexhaust gas regulation values are not satisfied.This light will also illuminate when the ignition keyis turned to the "ON" position, and will go out in afew seconds. If it illuminates while driving, ordoes not illuminate when the ignition key isturned to the "ON" position, take your car to yournearest authorized Hyundai dealer and have thesystem checked.
when the brake pedal is pushed down firmly. Excessive rotor damage will result if the wornpads are not replaced. See your Hyundai dealerimmediately.
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B290A02A-AAT ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE WARNING: Never remove the radiator cap when the en-gine is hot. The engine coolant is under pres-sure and could erupt and cause severe burns.Wait until the engine is cool before removingthe radiator cap. The needle on the engine coolant temperature gauge should stay in the normal range. If itmoves across the dial to "H" (Hot), pull over andstop as soon as possible and turn off the engine.Then open the hood and check the coolant leveland the water pump drive belt. If you suspectcooling system trouble, have your cooling sys-tem checked by Hyundai dealer as soon aspossible.
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B340B01A-AAT Lane Change Signal To indicate a lane change, move the lever up or down to a point where it begins flashing.The lever will automatically return to the centerposition when released.
B340A01A-AAT COMBINATION TURN SIGNAL, HEADLIGHT AND HIGH-BEAM SWITCH Turn Signal Operation Pulling down on the lever causes the turn signals on the left side of the car to blink. Pushing upwardon the lever causes the turn signals on the rightside of the car to blink. As the turn is completed,the lever will automatically return to the centerposition and turn off the turn signals at the sametime. If either turn signal indicator light blinksmore rapidly than usual, goes on but does notblink, or does not go on at all, there is a malfunc-tion in the system. Check for a burned-out fuse orbulb or see your Hyundai dealer.
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B310A01A-GAT ODOMETERThe odometer records the total driving distance in kilometers or miles, and is useful for keeping arecord for maintenance intervals. NOTE: Any alteration of the odometer may void yourwarranty coverage. B320A01A-GAT TRIP ODOMETER The trip odometer may be used to conveniently record trip distances. Push the reset knob to setthe counter to zero. B340C01A-AAT Headlight Switch To operate the headlights, turn the barrel on the end of the multi-function switch. The first positionturns on the parking lights, sidelights, tail lightsand instrument panel lights. The second positionturns on the headlights.
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B340F01A-GAT Daytime Running Lights (If Installed) Your Hyundai is equipped with daytime running lights. The daytime running lights are used toimprove visibility for oncoming traffic. Your vehi-cle daytime running lights are designed to remainon continuously when the engine is operatingeven though the headlight switch is in the "OFF"position. However, the daytime running lights willbe off while the parking brake is applied.

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To use the windshield washer, pull the wiper/ washer lever toward the steering wheel. Whenthe washer lever is operated, the wipers auto-
matically make two passes across the wind-
shield. The washer continues to operate until thelever is released. NOTE:
o Do not operate the washer more than 15
seconds at a time or when the fluid reser-voir is empty.
o In icy or freezing weather, be sure the wiper blades are not frozen to the glassprior to operating the wipers.
o In areas where water freezes in winter, use windshield washer antifreeze.
B340E01A-AAT Headlight Flasher To flash the headlights, pull the switch lever toward you, then release it. The headlights canbe flashed even though the headlight switch is inthe "OFF" position.
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B350A01A-AAT WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH
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The windshield wiper switch has three positions:
1. Intermittent wiper operation
2. Low-speed operation
3. High-speed operation NOTE: To prevent damage to the wiper system, donot attempt to wipe away heavy accumula-tions of snow or ice. Accumulated snow andice should be removed manually. If there isonly a light layer of snow or ice, operate theheater in the defrost mode to melt the snow orice before using the wiper.
B340D01A-AAT High-Beam SwitchTo turn on the headlight high beams, push the lever forward (away from you). The high beamindicator light will come on at the same time. Forlow beams, pull the lever back toward you.