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B260N01A-AATMalfunction Indicator Light
This light illuminates when there is a malfunc-
tion of an exhaust gas related component, and
the system is not functioning properly so that
the exhaust gas regulation values are not sat-
isfied. This light will also illuminate when the
ignition key is turned to the "ON" position, and
will go out in a few seconds. If it illuminates
while driving, or does not illuminate when the
ignition key is turned to the "ON" position, take
your car to your nearest authorized Hyundai
dealer and have the system checked.
B270A01A-AATBRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING SOUND BRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING SOUNDBRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING SOUND BRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING SOUND
BRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING SOUNDThe front disc brake pads have wear indicators
that should make a high-pitched squealing or
scraping 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
heard when the brake pedal is pushed down
firmly. Expensive rotor damage will result if the
worn pads are not replaced. See your Hyundai
dealer immediately.
B260Q01E-GATCruise Indicator (If Installed)
The cruise indicator light in the instrument
cluster is illuminated when the cruise control
main switch on the end of the barrel is pushed.
The indicator light does not illuminate when the
cruise control main switch is pushed a second
time.
Information on the use of cruise control may be
found on page 1-52.
B260A01B-GATFront Fog Indicator Light
(If Installed)
Front fog indicator light comes on whenever the
fog light switch is on.
B280B01E
B280A01E
Without Trip Computer
With Trip Computer
CRUISE
B280A01A-AATFUEL GAUGE
The needle on the gauge indicates the approxi-
mate fuel level in the fuel tank. The fuel capacity
is given in Section 9.
B260C02E-GATTraction Control Indicator
Light (If Installed)
The traction control indicator changes opera-
tion according to the ignition switch position
and whether or not the system is in operation.
It will also illuminate when the ignition key is
turned to the "ON" position, and then go off in a
few seconds. If the TCS indicator stays on,
take your car to your authorized Hyundai dealer
and have the system checked. See section 2
for more information about the TCS system.

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B290A01E B290A02A-AAT
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
B290B01E
Without Trip Computer
With Trip Computer
WARNINGNever remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot. The engine coolant is under
pressure and could erupt and cause severe
burns. Wait until the engine is cool before
removing the radiator cap.
The needle on the engine coolant temperature
gauge should stay in the normal range. If it
moves across the dial to "H" (Hot), pull over and
stop as soon as possible and turn off the
engine. Then open the hood and, after the
engine has cooled, check the coolant level and
the water pump drive belt. If you suspect
cooling system trouble, have your cooling sys-
tem checked by a Hyundai dealer as soon as
possible.
B300A01S-AAT
SPEEDOMETER SPEEDOMETERSPEEDOMETER SPEEDOMETER
SPEEDOMETERYour Hyundai's speedometer is calibrated in
miles per hour (on the outer scale) and kilome-
ters per hour (on the inner scale).
B300A01E
B300B01E
Without Trip ComputerWith Trip Computer
B330A01A-AATTACHOMETER
Without Trip Computer
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B380A01A-AAT
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER SWITCH REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER SWITCHREAR WINDOW DEFROSTER SWITCH REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER SWITCH
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER SWITCH
The rear window defroster is turned on by
pushing in the switch. To turn the defroster off,
push the switch a second time. The rear
window defroster automatically turns itself off
after about 15 minutes. To restart the defroster
cycle, push in the switch again after it has
turned itself off.
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:Do not clean the inner side of the rear Do not clean the inner side of the rearDo not clean the inner side of the rear Do not clean the inner side of the rear
Do not clean the inner side of the rear
window glass with an abrasive type of glass window glass with an abrasive type of glasswindow glass with an abrasive type of glass window glass with an abrasive type of glass
window glass with an abrasive type of glass
cleaner or use a scraper to remove foreign cleaner or use a scraper to remove foreigncleaner or use a scraper to remove foreign cleaner or use a scraper to remove foreign
cleaner or use a scraper to remove foreign
deposits from the inner surface of the glass deposits from the inner surface of the glassdeposits from the inner surface of the glass deposits from the inner surface of the glass
deposits from the inner surface of the glass
as this may cause damage to the defroster as this may cause damage to the defrosteras this may cause damage to the defroster as this may cause damage to the defroster
as this may cause damage to the defroster
elements. elements.elements. elements.
elements.
NOTE:The ignition must be in the "ON" position
for the rear window defroster to operate.
B370A01A-AAT
HAZARD WARNING SYSTEM HAZARD WARNING SYSTEMHAZARD WARNING SYSTEM HAZARD WARNING SYSTEM
HAZARD WARNING SYSTEM
The hazard warning system should be used
whenever you find it necessary to stop the car
in a hazardous location. When you must make
such an emergency stop, always pull off the
road as far as possible.
The hazard warning lights are turned on by
pushing in the hazard switch. This causes all
turn signal lights to blink. The hazard warning
lights will operate even though the key is not in
the ignition.
To turn the hazard warning lights off, push the
switch a second time.
B380A01E
B370A01E-2
Do not operate the wiper when the window is
dry; this can result in scratching as well as
premature wiper blade wear.
For the reason stated above,do not operate the
washer when the washer fluid reservoir is
empty.B390A02S-AATREAR WINDOW WIPER AND WASHER
(If Installed)
B390A01E-1
The rear window wiper and washer are turned
on by depressing the button. Washer fluid is
sprayed onto the glass as long as the " "
is depressed.
1. When the "ON" position is depressed, the
rear window wiper starts to operate continu-
ously.
2. When the "INT" position is depressed, the
interval between wipes operates every five
seconds intermittently.
3. When the " " position is depressed, the
rear window wiper starts to operate three
times after the washer fluid sprays onto the
rear window.
Do not operate the washer continuously for
more than 15 seconds or when the fluid reser-
voir is empty; this could damage the system.

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parking brake for holding cups or cans.
WARNING:Do not place objects other than cups or
cans in the drink holder. Such objects can
be thrown out in the event of a sudden stop
or an accident, possibly injuring the pas-
sengers in the vehicle.
B450A01E-AATDRINK HOLDER
HXDOM120 B440A01E-AAT
REAR ASHTRAY (If Installed)
B430A01E
The rear ashtray may be opened by pulling it out
by its top edge. To remove the ashtray to empty
or clean it, press down on the spring-loaded tab
inside the ashtray and lift the ashtray upward
and pull it all the way out.
B450B01E-AATREAR SEAT DRINK HOLDER
(If Installed)
The drink holder is located in the rear seat
center for holding cups or cans. The drink
holder can be used by pushing it in first and then
releasing it.
CAUTION:Place the drink holder in its closed position
when not in use.
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B460C01S-AAT
Tilting the Sunroof Tilting the SunroofTilting the Sunroof Tilting the Sunroof
Tilting the Sunroof
The sunroof can be tilted by pushing the button
with the sunroof closed. Release the button
when the sunroof reaches the desired position.
NOTE:After washing the car or after there is rain,
be sure to wipe off any water that is on the
sunroof before operating it.
B460A01S-AAT
SUNROOF (If Installed) SUNROOF (If Installed)SUNROOF (If Installed) SUNROOF (If Installed)
SUNROOF (If Installed)The sunroof can be operated with the ignition
key in the "ON" position
B460C01E/SSA1331C
B460B01E-AATOPERATING THE SUNROOF SYSTEM
Opening or Closing the Sunroof
B460B01E
The sunroof can be only electrically opened or
closed. To open or to close, press and hold the
button located in the front overhead console.
Release the button when the sunroof reaches
the desired position.
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:o oo o
o
Do not close a sunroof if anyone's hands, Do not close a sunroof if anyone's hands,Do not close a sunroof if anyone's hands, Do not close a sunroof if anyone's hands,
Do not close a sunroof if anyone's hands,
arms or body are between the sliding arms or body are between the slidingarms or body are between the sliding arms or body are between the sliding
arms or body are between the sliding
glass and the sunroof sash, as this could glass and the sunroof sash, as this couldglass and the sunroof sash, as this could glass and the sunroof sash, as this could
glass and the sunroof sash, as this could
result in an injury. result in an injury.result in an injury. result in an injury.
result in an injury.
o oo o
o
Do not place your head or arms out of the Do not place your head or arms out of theDo not place your head or arms out of the Do not place your head or arms out of the
Do not place your head or arms out of the
sunroof opening at any time. sunroof opening at any time.sunroof opening at any time. sunroof opening at any time.
sunroof opening at any time.
CAUTION:o Do not open the sunroof in severely cold
temperature or when it is covered with
ice or snow.
o Periodically remove any dirt that may
have accumulated on the guide rails.
B470A01S-AAT
SUNSHADE SUNSHADESUNSHADE SUNSHADE
SUNSHADE
JN10680A
The sunshade can be opened and closed by
sliding it forward or rearward when the sunroof
is closed. The sunshade will open automati-
cally when the sunroof is opened, but it must be
closed manually.

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B500A01S-AAT
GLOVE BOX GLOVE BOXGLOVE BOX GLOVE BOX
GLOVE BOX
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:
To avoid the possibility of injury in case of To avoid the possibility of injury in case ofTo avoid the possibility of injury in case of To avoid the possibility of injury in case of
To avoid the possibility of injury in case of
an accident or a sudden stop, the glove box an accident or a sudden stop, the glove boxan accident or a sudden stop, the glove box an accident or a sudden stop, the glove box
an accident or a sudden stop, the glove box
door should be kept closed when the car is door should be kept closed when the car isdoor should be kept closed when the car is door should be kept closed when the car is
door should be kept closed when the car is
in motion. in motion.in motion. in motion.
in motion.
o To open the glove box, pull on the glove box
release lever.
o The glove box door can be locked (and
unlocked) with the key (If installed).
B491A02F-GATSPECTACLE CASE (If Installed)
HXDOM241
The spectacle case is located on the front
overhead console.
Push the end of cover to open the spectacle
case.
WARNING:Do not open the spectacle case while the
vehicle is moving. The rear view mirror of
the vehicle can be blocked.
B500A01E
The interior courtesy light has a button of three
positions. The three positions are:
oDR
In the "DR" position, the interior courtesy light
comes on when any door is opened regardless
of the ignition key position. The light goes out
when the door is closed.
oON
In the "ON" position, the light stays on at all
times.
o OFF
In the "OFF" position, the light stays off at all
times even though a door is open.
B490A01E-AATINTERIOR LIGHT
B490A01E
With SunroofWithout Sunroof
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B510C01A-AATFOLDING THE OUTSIDE REARVIEW
MIRRORS
To fold the outside rearview mirrors, push them
towards the rear.
The outside rearview mirrors can be folded
rearward for parking in narrow areas.
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:Do not adjust or fold the outside rearview Do not adjust or fold the outside rearviewDo not adjust or fold the outside rearview Do not adjust or fold the outside rearview
Do not adjust or fold the outside rearview
mirrors while the vehicle is moving. This mirrors while the vehicle is moving. Thismirrors while the vehicle is moving. This mirrors while the vehicle is moving. This
mirrors while the vehicle is moving. This
could result in loss of control, and an acci- could result in loss of control, and an acci-could result in loss of control, and an acci- could result in loss of control, and an acci-
could result in loss of control, and an acci-
dent which could cause death, serious in- dent which could cause death, serious in-dent which could cause death, serious in- dent which could cause death, serious in-
dent which could cause death, serious in-
jury or property damage. jury or property damage.jury or property damage. jury or property damage.
jury or property damage.
B510D01Y-AATOUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR HEATER
(If Installed)
The outside rearview mirror heater is actuated
in connection with the rear window defroster.
To heat the outside rearview mirror glass, push
in the switch for the rear window defroster. The
rearview mirror glass will be heated for defrost-
ing or defogging and will give you improved rear
vision in inclement weather conditions. Push
the switch again to turn the heater off. The
outside rearview mirror heater automatically
turns itself off after 15 minutes.
B380A01EB510E01E
CAUTION:o Do not operate the switch continuously
for an unnecessary length of time.
o Scraping ice from the mirror face could
cause permanent damage. To remove
any ice, use a sponge, soft cloth or ap-
proved de-icer.
WARNING:Be careful when judging the size or distance
of any object seen in the passenger side
rear view mirror. It is a convex mirror with a
curved surface. Any objects seen in this
mirror are closer than they appear.
B510D01E
To adjust the position of either
mirror:
1. Move the selecting switch to the right or left
to activate the adjustable mechanism for
the corresponding door mirror.
2. Now, adjust mirror angle by depressing the
appropriate perimeter switch as illustrated.

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B570A01A-AAT
HOOD RELEASE HOOD RELEASEHOOD RELEASE HOOD RELEASE
HOOD RELEASE
1. Pull the release knob to unlatch the hood.
2. Press the secondary catch lever up and lift
the hood.
3. Hold the hood open with the support rod.
Before closing the hood, return the support rod
to its clip to prevent it from rattling. Lower the
hood until it is about 1 ft. (30 cm) above the
closed position and let it drop. Make sure that
it locks into place.
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:Make sure that the support rod has been Make sure that the support rod has beenMake sure that the support rod has been Make sure that the support rod has been
Make sure that the support rod has been
released prior to closing the hood. released prior to closing the hood.released prior to closing the hood. released prior to closing the hood.
released prior to closing the hood.
WARNING:o Always double check to be sure that the
hood is firmly latched before driving
away. If it is not latched, the hood could
fly open while the vehicle is being driven,
causing a total loss of visibility, which
might result in an accident.
o The support rod must be inserted com-
pletely into the hole provided in the hood
whenever you inspect the engine com-
partment. This will prevent the hood from
falling and possibly injuring you.
o Do not move the vehicle with the hood in
the raised position, as vision is ob-
structed and the hood could fall or be
damaged.
B570A01E
B570B01E
B620A01S-AATFRONT DOOR EDGE WARNING
LIGHT (If Installed)
A red light turns on when the front door is
opened. The purpose of this light is to assist
when you get in or out and also to warn passing
vehicles.
B620A01E