2003 Hyundai Coupe Owner's Manual

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B250A01GK-GAT INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
1. Head Light Leveling Device (If installed)
2. Traction Control System (If installed)
3. Panel Brightness Control Knob(Rheostat Switch) (If installed)
4. Multi-Function Light
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
6. Front Fog Light Switch (If installed)
7. Rear Fog Light Switch (If installed)
8. Hazard Warning Switch
9. Digital Clock
10. Front Seat Warmer (If installed)
11. Passenger's Air Bag (If installed)
12. Passenger's side Drink Holder
13. Hood Release Lever
14. Fuse Box Relay
15. Steering Wheel Tilt Lever
16. Horn and Driver's Airbag
17. Cruise Control Switch (If installed)
18. Heating and Cooling Controls
19. Ashtray
20. Cigarette Lighter
21. Shift Lever
22. Audio System (If installed)
23. Multi Guage (If installed)
24. Parking Brake Lever
25. Glove Box
26. Center Console
CAUTION:When installing a container of liquid air freshener inside the vehicle, do not place it near theinstrument cluster nor on the instrument panel surface. If there is any leakage from the airfreshener onto these areas (Instrument cluster, instrument panel or air ventilator), it may damagethese parts. If the liquid from the air freshener does leak onto these areas, wash them with waterimmediately. HGK001A
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B260A01GK-GAT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
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1. Speedometer
2. Turn Signal Indicator Light
3. Odometer/Trip Odometer
4. Automatic Transaxle Position Indicator Light (If installed)
5. Coolant Temperature Gauge
6. Trip Computer
7. Fuel Gauge 8. Tachometer
9. Traction Control Indicator Light (If installed)
10. Door Ajar Warning Light
11. Odometer/Trip Odometer Reset Knob
12. Charging System Warning Light
13. SRS (Airbag) Warning Light
14. Seat Belt Warning Light
15. High Beam Indicator Light
16. Oil Pressure Warning Light17. Malfunction Indicator Light (If installed)
18. Low Fuel Warning Light
19. Parking Brake/Brake Fluid Level Warning
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20. Trip Computer Reset Knob
21. Cruise Indicator (If installed)
22. Tailgate Open Warning Light
23. Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light (If installed)
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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".
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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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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.
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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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The trip computer is a microcomputer-controlled driver information gauge that displays informa-tion related to driving, such as estimated dis-tance to empty, average speed and drive time onthe LCD. RESET SWITCH
o The reset switch is used to zero the multi-functional display mode.
o Pushing in the reset switch on the left side of tacometer changes the display as follows;
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B400B01GK-GAT TRIP COMPUTER
1. DISTANCE TO EMPTYDISTANCE TO EMPTY
AVERAGE SPEED DRIVE TIME
o This mode provides the estimated distance to empty from the current fuel in the fuel level tank.
o The trip computer may not register additional fuel if less than 6 liters of fuel are added to thevehicle.
o When the battery has been reinstalled after being discharged or disconnected, drive morethan 32km for an accurate distance to empty. HGK056
1. Odometer The 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. 2,3 Trip odometer Records the distance of 2 trips in kilometers or miles.TRIP A:
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your origination point to a first destination.TRIP B: Second distance from the first destina-
tion to the final destination. To shift from TRIP A to TRIP B, press the reset switch. When pressed for 1 second, it will resetto 0. A Type
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o This mode indicates the drive time travelled since the last drive time reset.
o To reset the drive time to zero, press and hold the reset switch for more than 1 second while the drive time is being displayed.
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o If the distance to empty is indicated "- -",
have the trip computer system checked byyour authorized Hyundai dealer.
o The distance to empty can differ from the actual tripmeter according to driving con-ditions.
o The distance to empty can vary according to the driving conditions, driving patternor vehicle speed.
2. AVERAGE SPEED
o This mode indicates the average speed trav- elled since the last average speed reset.
o To reset the average speed to zero, press and hold the reset switch for more than 1 second while the average speed is beingdisplayed. HGK057A B330C01GK-GAT
MULTI GAUGE (If installed)Multi gauge is consists of torque gauge, instan- taneous fuel consumption gauge and volt gauge. Torque gauge It shows instantaneous change of the torque by rpm.
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