2003 Hyundai Coupe ESP

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI 2- 15
Maximum
Towable Weight Trailer550
1,200 1,400
CAUTION: The following specifications are recom-
mended when towing a trailer. The loadedtrailer weight cannot safely exceed the val-ues in the following chart.
kg
With Brake Type1.6 L
2.0/2.7 L
4. The maximum permissible static vertical
load on the coupling device:
WARNING: Improperly loading your car and trailer can
seriously affect its steering and braking per-formance causing a crash which you may be
serious injury or death.Without Brake Type
Coupling point
HGK260
1.6 L
2.0/2.7 L 50 kg 60 kg
View from below the vehicle
5. The maximum permissible overhang of
the coupling point : 990 mm.
C190F01A-GAT Trailer or Vehicle Towing Tips
1. Before towing, check hitch and safety chainconnections as well as proper operation of the trailer running lights, brake lights, and turnsignals.
2. Always drive your vehicle at a moderate speed (Less than 100 km/H).
3. Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal conditions.
4. To maintain engine braking efficiency and electrical charging performance, do not usefifth gear (manual transaxle) or overdrive(automatic transaxle).
5. Always secure items in the trailer to prevent load shift while driving.
6. Check the condition and air pressure of all tires on the trailer and your car. Low tirepressure can seriously affect the handling.Also check the spare tire.
7. The vehicle/trailer combination is more af- fected by crosswind and buffeting.When being passed by a large vehicle, keepa constant speed and steer straight ahead. Ifthere is too much wind buffeting, slow down toget out of the other vehicle's air turbulence.
8. When parking your car and trailer, especially on a hill, be sure to follow all the normalprecautions. Turn your front wheel into thecurb, set the parking brake firmly, and put thetransmission in 1st or Reverse (manual) orPark (automatic). In addition, place wheelchocks at each of the trailer's tires.

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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9. If the trailer has electric brakes, start your
vehicle and trailer moving, and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure thebrakes are working. This lets you check yourelectrical connection at the same time.
10. During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure, and that thelights and any trailer brakes are still working.
11. Avoid jerky starts, sudden acceleration or sudden stops.
12. Avoid sharp turns and rapid lane changes.
13. Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or too frequently. This could cause the brakesto overheat, resulting in reduced braking effi-ciency.
14. When going down a hill, shift into a lower gear and use the engine braking effect.When ascending a long grade, downshift thetransmission to a lower gear and reducespeed to reduce chances of engine overload-ing and/or overheating.
15. If you have to stop while going uphill, do not hold the vehicle in place by pressing on theaccelerator. This can cause the automatictransmission to overheat. Use the parkingbrake or footbrake. NOTE:When towing check transaxle fluid more fre-quently. CAUTION: If overheating should occur when towing,(temperature gauge reads near red zone),taking the following action may reduce oreliminate the problem.
1. Turn off the air conditioner.
2. Reduce highway speed.
3. Select a lower gear when going uphill.
4. While in stop and go traffic, place the gear
selector in park or neutral and idle theengine at a higher speed.

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 5-1
F010C01A-GAT
Specified Scheduled Procedures
These are the procedures such as inspections,
adjustments and replacements that are listed in the maintenance charts starting on page 5-2.These procedures must be performed at theintervals shown in the maintenance schedule toassure that your warranty remains in effect.Although it is strongly recommended that theybe performed by the factory-trained or distribu-tor-trained technicians at your Hyundai dealer,these procedures may be performed at anyqualified service facility.
It is suggested that genuine Hyundai service
parts be used for any required repairs or re-placements. Other parts of equivalent qualitysuch as engine oil, engine coolant, manual orauto transaxle oil, brake fluid and so on which
are not supplied by Hyundai Motor Company or
its distributor may be used without affectingyour warranty coverage but you should alwaysbe sure these are equivalent to the quality of theoriginal Hyundai parts. Your Service Passportprovides further information about your warran-ty coverage.
5. VEHICLE
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS F010E01A-AAT
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance If you are mechanically inclined, own a few tools that are required and want to take the time to do so, you can inspect and service a number of items. For more information about doing it your-self, see Section 6.
F010D01A-AAT
General Checks These are the regular checks you should per-
form when you drive your Hyundai or you fill the fuel tank. A list of these items will be found onpage 6-4.
F010A01A-GAT
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS Service Requirements To assure that you receive the greatest number
of kilometers of satisfying operation from your Hyundai, certain maintenance procedures mustbe performed. Although careful design and en-gineering have reduced these to a minimum,those that are required are of the utmost impor-tance.
It is your responsibility to have these mainte-
nance procedures performed to comply with theterms of the warranties covering your newHyundai. The Service Passport supplied withyour new vehicle provides further informationabout these warranties.
F010B01A-AAT
Maintenance Requirements The maintenance required for your Hyundai can be divided into three main areas: o Specified scheduled procedures o General checkso Do-it-yourself maintenance F010F01A-AAT
A Few Tips
o Whenever you have your Hyundai serviced, keep copies of the service records in your glovebox. This will help ensure that you candocument that the required procedures havebeen performed to keep your warranties ineffect. This is especially important when service is not performed by an authorized Hyundai dealer.
o If you choose to do your own maintenance and repairs, you may find it helpful to havean official Hyundai Shop Manual. A copy of this publication may be purchased at your Hyundai dealer's parts department.
F020A02A-GAT
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE RE- QUIREMENTS Inspection should be performed any time a
malfunction is experienced or suspected. Re- ceipts for all emission control system servicesshould be retained to demonstrate compliance with conditions of the emissions system war- ranty.
For severe usage maintenance requirements,
see page 5-4 of this section.
5

A090A01A-AATResponsibilty For Maintenance
It is the responsibility of the vehicle owner/driver to ensure that all routine maintenance services are undertaken in line with the recommendations specifiedin Section 5 of this manual. In addition, in order to ensure continued validity of the new vehicle warranty and safe operation of the vehicle, non scheduled mainte- nance/running repairs should be undertaken at the earliest available opportunity.Under severe operating conditions, more frequent maintenance is required. Details of the maintenance schedule for such conditions are also given in section 5.It is recommended that all maintenance operations and repairs are entrusted to a franchised Hyundai dealer to ensure that the latest repair methods, specialized tooling and genuine Hyundai parts are used to ensure the continued reliability andsafety of the vehicle.

The information in this Owner's Manual is current at the time of publication. However, the right to amend specifications without notice or obligation to incorporate such amendments into vehicles already produced is reserved. This manual applies to all markets and includes descriptions and explanations of optional as well as standard equipment. As a result,
some of the equipment operating descriptions referred to may not apply to the particular vehicle with which this manual is supp lied.
Please refer to the nearest franchised Hyundai dealer for information regarding current standard and optional equipment levels. SA010A1-E OWNER'S MANUAL Operation MaintenanceSpecifications
HGK037-D

CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
1- 2 B040A02Y-EAT DOOR LOCKS WARNING:
o Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Before
you drive away (especially if there are chil-dren in the car), be sure that all the doorsare securely closed and locked so that thedoors cannot be inadvertently opened fromthe inside. This helps ensure that doorswill not be opened accidentally. Also, whencombined with the proper use of seat belts,locking the doors helps keep occupantsfrom being ejected from the car in case ofan accident.
o Before opening the door, always look for and avoid oncoming traffic.
o In case of accident the door is unlocked automatically (Not all models).
B880B03A-GAT Keys
All of the locks fitted to the vehicle are operated by the same key. However, since it is possible tolock the doors without the use of the key, careshould be exercised to ensure that the key doesnot become locked inside the vehicle by mistake. NOTE: If you make your own duplicate key, you willnot be able to cancel the system or start theengine. AX10020A-1B880C02A-GAT Key Numbers
AX10030A-1
The vehicle key number is recorded upon a metal tag attached to the keys when the vehicleis first delivered to you.The key number should be recorded and kept ina safe place in case the need to order furtherkeys arises. New keys are available from anyHyundai dealer by quoting the relevant key num-ber.In the interest of security, the metal tag attachedto the keys which bears the key number shouldbe removed from the key ring after you receiveyour new vehicle. In addition, key numbers can-not be provided by Hyundai for security reasons.If you need additional keys or if you should loseyour keys, your authorized Hyundai dealer canmake new keys.
B880A01A-GAT IMMOBILIZER SYSTEMThe immobiliser system is an anti-theft device, designed to deter automobile theft.

CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
1- 6 B050A01GK-AAT DOOR WINDOWS Power window (Not all models)
HGK096-D(1)
HGK097-D
The power windows operate only when the igni- tion key is in the "ON" position. The main switchesare located on the driver's arm rest and controlthe front windows on the respective sides of thevehicle. The windows may be opened by de-pressing the front portion of the switch. To stop atthe desired opening, release the switch. Thewindow may be closed by pulling the front portionof the switch. In order to prevent operation of thepassenger front window by passenger, a windowlock switch (1) is provided on the arm rest of thedriver's door. To disable the passenger's powerwindow, push the window lock switch. To revertto normal operation, push in on the window lockswitch again.
CAUTION:Never try to operate the main switch and sub-switch in opposing directions at the sametime. If this is done, the window will stop andcannot be opened or closed. Auto-Down Window (Driver's Side) (Not all models) The Auto-Down window is moved to its fully open position by pushing the switch, and to stop at thedesired position push in on the switch again.
2. Remove the old battery from the case and
note the polarity. Make sure the polarity of thenew battery is the same(+side facing down),then insert it in the transmitter.
NOTE: Install a new battery within 30 seconds after remove the old one, if installing a new batterytakes more than 30 seconds, take the follow-ing steps.
1) Turn the ignition key to the "ACC" posi- tion.
2) Make sure that the turn signal lights blink once by pushing the "LOCK" or "UN- LOCK" button on the transmitter.
HGK121
Battery

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SB070A1-E FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENT WARNING: Front seat adjustments must not be under- taken whilst the vehicle is in motion. Loss ofcontrol of the vehicle may result if seat ad-justments are made whilst the vehicle is inmotion. SB070B2-E Front seat rake adjustment The front seat rake adjustment is performed by raising the lever at the front of the seat base andsliding the seat to the desired position. At thisposition the lever should be released and theseat rocked to and fro to ensure that the mecha-nism has locked.
B050A02GK-D
WARNING:
o Be careful that head, hands and body are
not trapped by a closing window.
o If passengers remain in the car when you leave, especially if a child remains alone,always remove the ignition key for theirsafety.
HGK054-D
SB070C1-E Front seat recline adjustment The front seat back recline angle may be ad- justed by leaning forward slightly and raising therecline adjustment lever at the side of the seat.When the seatback is at the desired angle, thelever should be released. Ensure that theseatback is locked before driving the vehicle.
HGK051-D
WARNING: To ensure the seat is locked securely, at-tempt to move the seat forward or rearwardwithout using the lock release lever.