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1- 24 o Do not tamper with or disconnect SRS
wiring, or other components of the SRS system. Doing so could result in injury,due to accidental firing of the airbags orby rendering the SRS inoperative.
o If components of the airbag system must be discarded, or if the vehicle must be
scrapped, certain safety preca utions must
be observed. Your Hyundai dealer knowsthese precautions and can give you the
necessary information. Failure to followthese precautions and procedures could
increase 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 car
towed to authorized Hyundai dealer.
WARNING:
o Do not install a child restraint system in
the front passenger seat position.
A child restraint system must never be placed in the front seat. The infant or childcould be severely injured by an airbagdeployment in case of an accident.
o Extreme Hazard! Do not use a reward facing restraint on a seat protected by anairbag in front of it!
o Modification to SRS components or wir- ing, including the addition of any kind ofbadges to the pad covers or modifications
to the body structure, can adversely affectSRS performance and lead to possibleinjury.
o For cleaning the airbag pad covers, use only a soft, dry cloth or one which hasbeen moistened with plain water. Solventsor cleaners could adversely affect theairbag covers and proper deployment ofthe system.
o No objects should be placed over or near the airbag modules on the steering wheel,instrument panel, and the frontpassenger's panel above the glove box,because any such object could cause harmif the vehicle is in a crash severe enoughto cause the airbags to inflate.
o If the airbags inflate, they must be re- placed by an authorized Hyundai dealer.

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SRS (Airbag) Service Reminder Indicator (SRI)
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 not working properly. If the SRI does not come on orilluminates continuously when the ignition key isturned to "ON", or continuously remains on afterflashing for about 6 seconds when you turned theignition key to the "ON" position or started theengine, or if it comes on while driving, have theSRS inspected by an authorized Hyundai Dealer. B260P02Y-GAT
ABS Service Reminder Indicator (SRI)(If installed)
When the key is turned to the "ON" position, the Anti-Lock Brake System will come on and thengo off in a few seconds. If the ABS SRI remainson, comes on while driving, or does not come onwhen the key is turned to the "ON" position, thisindicates that there may be a problem with theABS.If this occurs, have your vehicle checked by yourHyundai dealer as soon as possible. The normalbraking system will still be operational, but with-out the assistance of the anti-lock brake system. 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.
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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 not blink,blinks more rapidly than normal, or does notilluminate at all, a malfunction in the turn signalsystem is indicated. Your dealer should be con-sulted for repairs. B260G01A-AAT
Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
CAUTION:If the oil pressure warning light stays onwhile 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 may be 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 authorized Hyundai dealerbefore the car is driven again.
WARNING: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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B260J01S-GAT Charging System Warning Light
The charging system warning light should come on 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 loose,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 dooris not completely closed.
B260H01GK-AAT Parking Brake/Low Brake Fluid Level Warning Light
CAUTION: If you suspect brake trouble, have your brakeschecked by a Hyundai dealer as soon aspossible. Driving your car with a problem ineither the brake electrical system or brakehydraulic system is dangerous, and couldresult in a 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 in three seconds.If the parking brake is not applied, the warninglight should come on when the ignition switch isturned to "ON" or "START", then go out in threeseconds. If the light comes on at any other time,you should slow the vehicle and bring it to acomplete stop in a safe location off the roadway.The brake fluid level warning light indicates thatthe brake fluid level in the brake master cylinderis low and hydraulic brake fluid conforming toDOT 3 or DOT 4 specifications should be added.After adding fluid, if no other trouble is found, thecar should be immediately and carefully driven toa Hyundai dealer for inspection. If further troubleis experienced, the vehicle should not be drivenat all but taken to a dealer by a professionaltowing 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 adistance 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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Low Fuel Level Warning Light
The low fuel level warning light comes on when the fuel tank is approaching empty. When itcomes on, you should add fuel as soon aspossible. Driving with the fuel level warning lighton or with the fuel level below "E" can cause theengine to misfire and damage the catalytic con-verter.
B260K01F-AAT Tail Gate Open Warning Light
This light remains on unless the tail gate is completely closed.
B265C01O-AAT Traction Control Indicator Lights (If installed)
The traction control indicators change operation according to the ignition switch position andwhether the system is in operation or not.They will illuminate when the ignition key isturned to the "ON" position, but should go outafter three seconds. If the TCS or TCS-OFF

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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. B290A02A-AAT ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE
B270A01A-AATBRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING SOUNDThe front disc brake pads have wear indicators
that should make a high-pitched squealing orscraping noise when new pads are needed. The
sound may come and go or be heard all the time
when the vehicle is moving. It may also be heardwhen 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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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 afterengine starting. 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.
B260E01HP-GAT Seat Belt Warning Light (If Installed)
The seat belt warning light blinks for about 6 seconds when the ignition key is turned from the"OFF" position to "ON" or "START".
B260Q01E-GAT
Cruise Indicator (If Installed)
The cruise indicator light in the instrument cluster is illuminated when the cruise control main switchon the end of the barrel is pushed.The indicator light does not illuminate when thecruise control main switch is pushed a secondtime.Information about the use of cruise control isbeginning on page 1-46.indicator stays on, take your car to your autho- rized Hyundai dealer and have the systemchecked. See section 2 for more informationabout the TCS.

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1- 30 B330A02A-AAT TACHOMETER
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The tachometer registers the speed of your en- gine in revolutions per minute (rpm). CAUTION: The engine should not be raced to such aspeed that the needle enters the red zone onthe tachometer face. This can cause severeengine damage and may void your warranty.
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, after the engine hascooled, check the coolant level and the waterpump drive belt. If you suspect cooling systemtrouble, have your cooling system checked by aHyundai dealer as soon as possible. B300A01A-GAT SPEEDOMETER Your Hyundai's speedometer is calibrated in kilometers per hour or miles per hour.
HGK130A
B310B01GK-GAT ODOMETER/TRIP ODOMETER
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Function of digital odometer/trip odom- eter
Pushing in the reset switch on the right side of speedometer when the ignition switch is turned"ON" will display the following sequence:
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B340D01A-AAT High-beam Switch To 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.
B340E01A-AAT Headlight Flasher
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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. B350A01A-AAT WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH
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(1)
(3) (2)
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.
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 ve-hicle daytime running lights are designed toremain on continuously when the engine is oper-ating even though the headlight switch is in the"OFF" position. However, the daytime running
lights will be off while the parking brake is applied.
To operate the automatic light feature, turn thebarrel on the end of the multi-function switch. Ifyou set the multi-function switch to "AUTO", thetail lights and headlights will be turned automati-cally on or off according to external illumination.
B340G01L-GAT Auto Light (If installed)
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B540A01F-AAT TAIL GATE Remote Tail Gate Release To open the tail gate without using the key, pull up
the lid release lever located on the driver's doorpanel.To close, lower the tail gate, then press down on
it until it locks. To be sure the tail gate is securelyfastened, always try to pull it up again. WARNING: The tail gate should always be kept complete-ly closed while the vehicle is in motion. If it isleft open or ajar, poisonous exhaust gasesmay enter the car resulting in serious illnessor death to the occupants. See additionalwarnings concerning exhaust gases on page2-1.
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WARNING: Gasoline vapors are dangerous. Before refu-
eling, always stop the engine and never allowsparks or open flames near the filler area. Ifyou need to replace the filler cap, use agenuine Hyundai replacement part.If you open the fuel filler cap during highambient temperatures, a slight "pressuresound" may be heard. This is normal and nota cause for concern.Whenever you open the fuel filler cap, turn itslowly.
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B560A01A-AAT REMOTE FUEL-FILLER LID RELEASE The fuel-filler lid may be opened from inside the vehicle by pulling up on the fuel-filler lid opener
located on the front floor area on the left side ofthe car. NOTE: If the fuel-filler lid will not open because ice
has formed around it, tap lightly or push onthe lid to break the ice and release the lid. Donot pry on the lid. If necessary, spray aroundthe lid with an approved de-icer fluid (do notuse radiator anti-freeze) or move the vehicleto a warm place and allow the ice to melt.
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o During cruise-control driving with a manual
transaxle vehicle, do not shift into neutral without depressing the clutch pedal, or theengine will be overrevved. If this happens,depress the clutch pedal or release themain switch.
o With the cruise control engaged, when the brake pedal is applied, it is normal to hearthe cruise control system deactivate. Thisis an indication of normal system opera-tion.
o During normal cruise control operation, when the "SET(COAST)" is activated orreactivated after applying the brakes, thecruise control will energize after approxi-mately 3 seconds. This delay is normal.
B660F01E-AAT To Reset at a Slower Speed
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1. Push the control switch downward to "SET (COAST)" and hold it. The vehicle will decel- erate.
2. When the desired speed is obtained, release the control switch. While the control switch ispushed, the vehicle speed will gradually de-crease.
WARNING:
o Keep the main switch off when not using the cruise control.
o Do not use the cruise control when it may not be safe to keep the car at a constant speed, for instance, driving in heavy orvarying traffic, or on slippery (rainy, icy orsnow-covered) or winding roads or over6% up-hill or down-hill roads.
o Pay particular attention to the driving con- ditions whenever using the cruise controlsystem.