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A000A01A-GAT This Owner's Manual should be considered a part of the car and remain with it when it is sold for the use of the next owner.OWNER'S I.D.
ORIGINAL: ADDRESS: DATE OF SALE: SUBSEQUENT: ADDRESS: TRANSFER DATE: NAME: STREET:TOWN:COUNTY:P.CODE: NAME: STREET:TOWN:COUNTY:P.CODE:
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A020A01A-AATRESPONSIBILITY FOR MAINTENANCE
The maintenance requirements for your new Hyundai are found in Section 5. As the owner, it is your responsibility to see that all maintenance operations specified by the manufacturer are carried out at theappropriate intervals. When the vehicle is used in severe driving conditions, more frequent maintenanceis required for some operations. Maintenance requirements for severe operating conditions are alsoincluded in Section 5.
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OWNER'S MANUAL A030A01F-GAT Operation MaintenanceSpecifications
All information in this Owner's Manual is current at the time of publication. However, Hyundai reserves the right to make changes at any time so that our policy of continual product improvement may be carried out.
This manual applies to all Hyundai models and includes descriptions and explanations of optional as well as standard equipment. As a result, you may find material in this manual that does not apply to your specific vehicle.
Please note that in Coupe/Tiburon models are equipped with Right-Hand Drive (RHD). The explanations and illustrations for some operations in RHD models are opposite of those written in this manual.
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A050A04A-AATHYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Note: Because future owners will also need the information included in this manual, if you sell this Hyundai, please leave
the manual in the vehicle for their use. Thank you. CAUTION: Severe engine and transaxle damage may result from the use of poor quality fuels and lubricants that do not meet Hyundai specifications. You must always use high quality fuels and lubricants that meet thespecifications listed on Page 9-3 in the Vehicle Specifications section of the Owner's Manual. Copyright 2003 Hyundai Motor Company. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Hyundai Motor Company.
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FOREWORD
Thank you for choosing Hyundai. We are pleased to welcome you to the growing number of discriminating people who drive Hyundais. The advanced engineering and high-quality construction of each Hyundai we build is something of which we'revery proud. Your Owner's Manual will introduce you to the features and operation of your new Hyundai. It is suggested that you read it carefully because the information it contains can contribute greatly to the satisfaction you receive from your new car. The manufacturer also recommends that all service and maintenance on your car be performed by an authorized Hyundai dealer. Hyundai dealers are prepared to provide high-quality service, maintenance and any other assistance that may berequired.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI ............................................................................... 1-1
2. DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI ......................................................................................... 2-1
3. WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY ........................................................................... 3-1
4. CORROSION PREVENTION & APPEARANCE CARE ............................................. 4-1
5. VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS ............................................................ 5-1
6. DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE .......................................................................... 6-1
7. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS .............................................................................. 7-1
8. CONSUMER INFORMATION ..................................................................................... 8-1
9. VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................... 9-1
10. INDEX ...................................................................................................................... . 10-1
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A070A01A-GATCAUTION: MODIFICATIONS TO YOUR HYUNDAI
Modification of components may void the manufacturer's warranty Your Hyundai should not be modified in any way. Modifications may adversely affect the safety,durability and performance of your Hyundai. Components which are subjected to modification or areadded to the vehicle resulting in consequential damage are not covered by the vehicle manufacturer'swarranty.
A080A01S-AAT TWO-WAY RADIO OR CELLULAR TELEPHONE INSTALLATION
Your vehicle is equipped with electronic fuel injection and other electronic components. It is possible for an improperly installed/adjusted two-way radio or cellular telephone to adversely affect electronic systems. Forthis reason, we recommend that you carefully follow the radio manufacturer's instructions or consult yourHyundai dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions if you choose to install one of thesedevices.
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A090A01A-AATSAFETY AND VEHICLE DAMAGE WARNING
This manual includes information titled as WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE. These titles indicate the following: WARNING: This indicates that a condition may result in harm, serious injury or death to you or other persons if thewarning is not heeded. Follow the advice provided with the warning. CAUTION: This indicates that a condition may result in damage to your vehicle or its equipment if the caution isnot heeded. Follow the advice provided with the caution. NOTE: This indicates that interesting or helpful information is being provided.
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A100A01L-GAT GUIDE TO HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS
1. What are Hyundai Genuine Parts?
Hyundai Genuine Parts are the same parts used by Hyundai Motor Companyto manufacture vehicles. They are de-signed and tested for the optimum safe-ty, performance, and reliability to ourcustomers.
2. Why should you use genuine parts? Hyundai Genuine Parts are engineeredand built to meet rigid manufacturingrequirements. Using imitation, counter-feit or used salvage parts are not cov-ered under the Hyundai New Vehicle Limited Warranty or any other Hyundaiwarranty. In addition, any damage to orfailure of Genuine Hyundai Partscaused by the installation or failure ofan imitation, counterfeit or used sal-vage part is not covered by Hyundai
Motor Company.
3. How can you tell if you are purchas- ing Hyundai Genuine Parts?Look for the Hyundai Genuine PartsLogo on the package (see below). The export specifications are written in English only. Hyundai Genuine Parts are only soldthrough authorized Hyundai Dealer-ship and Service Center.