
FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 65
B540A01S-GAT TRUNK LID Remote Trunk Lid Release
To open the trunk lid without using the key, pull up the lid release lever lo-cated on the driver's door panel. To close, lower the trunk lid, then press down on it until it locks. To besure the trunk lid is securely fastened, always check by trying to pull it up again. HXGS231B530B01L-GAT PARKING BRAKE (Foot type)
o To engage the foot type parking
brake, depress the parking brake pedal beneath the left side of the lower instrument panel.
o To release the parking brake, pull up the parking brake release leverat the left side of the instrumentpanel. HXGS325
Always engage the parking brake be- fore leaving the car. This also turns on the parking brake indicator light when the key is in the "ON" or "START"position. Before driving away, be sure that the parking brake is fully released and the indicator light is off.
o To engage the parking brake, pull
the lever up as far as possible.
o To release the parking brake, pull up the lever and press the thumb button. Then, while holding the but-ton in, lower the brake lever.
B530A01A-AAT PARKING BRAKE
HXGS324

1- 66 FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
B540B04Y-AAT Trunk Lid Knob Lock (If installed) If the trunk lid lock knob (located near the latch) is in the "LOCK" position when the trunk lid is closed, it will notbe possible to open the trunk lid by using the remote release. In this in- stance, use the master key to unlockand open the trunk lid. To allow the trunk lid to be opened with the remote release, push the trunk lidlock knob down, then to the opposite direction of the "LOCK" position.
B540B03L
WARNING:
The trunk lid should always be keptcompletely closed while the vehicle is in motion. If it is left open or ajar,exhaust gases may enter the car and serious illness or death may result. See additional warnings con-cerning exhaust gases on page 2-2.
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B540B03E-AAT Trunk Lid Emergency Latch Re- lease Your vehicle is equipped with a glow- in-the dark emergency trunk releaselever located inside the trunk. It will glow after the trunk is closed. When pulled, this lever will release the trunklatch mechanism and open the trunk. Pull to open the trunk
B540D02L
WARNING:
Doors and trunk should be kept locked and keys be kept out of the reach of children. Parents alsoshould teach their children about the dangers of playing in trunks.!

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI 2- 3
C020A01A-AAT BEFORE STARTING THE EN- GINE Before you start the engine, you should always:
1. Look around the vehicle to be sure
there are no flat tires, puddles of oil, water or other indications of pos-sible trouble.
2. After entering the car, check to be
sure the parking brake is engaged.
3. Check that all windows, and lights are clean.
4. Check that the interior and exterior mirrors are clean and in position.
5. Check your seat, seatback and
headrest to be sure they are in theirproper positions.
6. Lock all the doors.
7. Fasten your seat belt and be sure
that all other occupants have fas- tened theirs.
8. Turn off all lights and accessories
that are not needed.
9. When you turn the ignition switch to
"ON", check that all appropriate warning lights are operating and that you have sufficient fuel. C030A01A-GAT COMBINATION IGNITION SWITCHTo Start the Engine
o If your Hyundai is equipped with a
manual transaxle, place the shift lever in neutral and depress the clutch pedal fully.
o If your Hyundai has an automatic transaxle, place the shift lever in "P"(park).
o To start the engine, insert the igni-
tion key and turn it to the "START"position. Release it as soon as the engine starts. Do not hold the key in the "START" position for more than15 seconds.
NOTE: For safety, the engine will not start if the shift lever is not in "P" or "N"Position (Automatic transaxle).
10.Check the operation of warning
lights and all bulbs when key is inthe "ON" position.C040A01A-AAT KEY POSITIONS
WARNING:
The engine should not be turned off or the key removed from the ignition key cylinder while the ve-hicle is in motion. The steering wheel is locked by removing the key.
C040A01E
LOCK
ACC
ON
START
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3- 12 WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
If the car is being towed with the rear wheels on the ground, be sure the parking brake is released.
o OK FOR AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE D080C01LD080D02A-GAT EMERGENCY TOWING For emergency towing when no com- mercial tow vehicle is available, attach a tow cable, chain or strap to one of the towing hooks under the front/rear ofyour car. Do not attempt to tow your vehicle in this manner on any unpaved surface. This could result in seriousdamage to your car. Nor should towing be attempted if the wheels, drive train, axles, steering orbrakes are damaged. Before towing, be sure the transaxle is in neutral and the key is in "ACC" (with the engine off)or in the "ON" position (with the engine running). A driver must be in the towed car to steer it and operate the brakes. HXGS403J
CAUTION:
If the car is being towed with all fourwheels on the ground, it can betowed only from the front. Be sure that the transaxle is in neutral. Do not tow at speeds greater than 50km/h (30 mph) and for more than 25 km (15 miles). Be sure the steering is unlocked byplacing the key in the "ACC" posi- tion. A driver must be in the towed vehicle to operate the steering andbrakes. D120A01A-GAT IF YOU LOSE YOUR KEYS If you lose your keys, many Hyundai dealers can make you a new key if you have your key number.If you lock the keys inside your car and you cannot obtain a new key, many Hyundai dealers can use special toolsto open the door for you. Information about the key of immobi- lizer system (if installed) will be found on page 1-4.
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NOTE: Before towing, check the level of the transaxle fluid. If it is below the"HOT" range on the dipstick, add fluid. If you cannot add fluid, a towing dolly must be used.

DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE 6- 5
G020A02A-AAT
GENERAL CHECKS Engine Compartment
The following should be checked regu- larly:
o Engine oil level and condition
o Transaxle fluid level and condition
o Brake fluid level
o Clutch fluid level
o Coolant level
o Windshield washer fluid level
o Accessory drive belt condition
o Coolant hose condition
o Fluid leaks (on or below compo- nents)
o Power steering fluid level and con-
dition
o Battery condition
o Air filter condition G020C01A-AAT Vehicle Interior The following should be checked each time when the vehicle is driven:
o Lights operation
o Windshield wiper operation
o Horn operation
o Defroster, heater system operation
(and air conditioning, if installed)
o Steering operation and condition
o Mirror condition and operation
o Turn signal operation
o Accelerator pedal operation
o Brake operation, including parking brake
o Manual transaxle operation, includ- ing clutch operation
o Automatic transaxle operation, in- cluding "Park" mechanism opera-tion
o Seat control condition and opera- tion
o Seat belt condition and operation
o Sunvisor operation If you notice anything that does not operate correctly or appears to befunctioning incorrectly, inspect it care- fully and seek assistance from your Hyundai dealer if service is needed.
G020B01A-AAT
Vehicle Exterior
The following should be checked
monthly:
o Overall appearance and condition
o Wheel condition and wheel nut torgue
o Exhaust system condition
o Light condition and operation
o Windshield glass condition
o Wiper blade condition
o Paint condition and body corrosion
o Fluid leaks
o Door and hood lock condition
o Tire pressure and condition (including spare tire)

DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE 6- 35
FUSE RATING
25A 20A10A15A10A10A10A15A10A10A15A 10A 10A 10A20A10A 15A 10A15A10A10A15A10A20A 10A 10A 10A 10A10A10A 10A 10A PROTECTED COMPONENTS
Power seat
Seat warmerEPS controls
ETS relay
(HID) Head lights, DRL controls, AQS sensor
Blower & A/C controls
Turn & Hazard controlsNot used
Cruise switch, Instrument cluster
Head light leveling switch, Rain sensor, IMS controls
Rain sensor relay, Wiper & Washer controls
Home link connector, Left (Right) vanity lights, Sunroof, Blower & A/C controls,Electronic chrome mirrorNot used
Audio
Front (Rear) cigarette lighter, Accessory socket
IMS controls, Driver door module, RheostatNot used
Rear for light relay
Stop lights, Left (Right) personal lights, Left (Right) rear door lights
Door warning & Ignition key illumination, Courtesy lightsInstrument clusterSRS controls
Automatic transaxle controls, Back-up light switch, Vehicle speed sensor
Fuel filler door & Trunk lid opener, Driver (Assister) door module
Multipurpose check connector, Audio, lmmobiilizer controls, Trip computers, Digital
clock, Blower & A/C controls, Instrument cluster
Left (Right) inside lights, (HID) Head lights, Fog light relay, Right HID turn signal light,Right rear combination light
Stop light failure relay
Immobilizer controls, TCS switch, Trip computers, Instrument cluster
ETACM, Hazard switch, Auto light sensor
Antenna, Blower & A/C controls, Left (Right) outside mirror motor & Folding motor
(HID) Head lights, Front (Rear) cigarette lighters, Left (Right) license lights, Left HID
Turn signal light, Left rear combination lightBurglar alarm relay, Transaxle range switch, Start relay, ETS controlsDESCRIPTION
P/SEAT
S/HTR EPSETS
H/LP
A/CON SW HAZARDSPARE
CRUISE IMS
WIPER
ETACS
SPARE AUDIO
C/LIGHTER MIRRORSPARE
RR FOG
STOP LP
ROOM LP
A/BAG IND A/BAGB/UP
T/LID
D/CLOCK
RH TAILSPARE
CLUSTER T/SIG
RR HTD IND
LH TAIL
START
G200D01L-GAT
Instrument Panel Junction Box
G200D01L

8- 2 CONSUMER INFORMATION
I010B01A-AAT
Engine Number
I010A01A-GAT VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUM- BER (VIN) The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the number used in register-ing your car and in all legal matters pertaining to its ownership, etc. It can be found on the identification plate attached to the engine side of the firewall between the engine andpassenger compartment.
The engine number is stamped on
the engine block as shown in the drawing. I020A01A-AAT
TIRE INFORMATION
The tires supplied on your new
Hyundai are chosen to provide thebest performance for normal driving.
I030A01L-GAT
RECOMMENDED INFLATION PRESSURES
The tire label located on the driver's
door edge gives the tire pressures recommended for your car.
I010A01L
I010B02L
I030A01L
I010B01L
2.5L 3.0/3.5L

10- 2 INDEX
A Accessory Box .......................................................... 1-69
Air Bag .......................................................... 1-32 ~ 1-39
Air Cleaner Filter ....................................................... 6-11
Air Conditioning Care ....................................................................... 6-17
Operation ..................................................... 1-84, 6-17
Switch ..................................................................... 1-84
Antenna ..................................................... 1-117 ~ 1-118
Ashtray .......................................................... 1-56 ~ 1-57 Audio Remote Control Switch ....................... 1-76 ~ 1-77
Automatic Heating and Cooling Control System
................................................................... 1-86 ~ 1-92
B
Battery ............................................................. 2-16, 6-23 Bi-Level Heating ........................................................ 1-82
Brake
Anti-lock brake system ..................... ..................... 2-11
Checking the brakes .............................................. 6-15
Fluid ....................................................................... 6-15
Pedal clearance ..................................................... 6-20
Pedal freepl ay ........................................................ 6-20
Practices .................................................... 2-13 ~ 2-14
Breaking-In your New Hyundai ................................... 1-3
Bulbs wattage ........................................................... 6-33C Care of Cassette Tapes
........................... 1-116 ~ 1-117
Cassette Tape Player Operation (H940B, H940A) ........................................... 1-98 ~1-99, 1-106 ~ 1-107
Catalytic Converter ..................................................... 7-3
CD Auto changer .......................................... 1-70 ~ 1-71 CD Auto changer (H940B, H940A) ...................................... 1-100 ~ 1-102, 1-111 ~ 1-113
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock ................................. 1-7
Child Restraint S ystem ................................. 1-24 ~ 1-29
Cigarette Lighter ....................................................... 1-56
Clock ......................................................................... 1-54
Clutch Checking fluid ........................................................ 6-16
Pedal freepl ay ........................................................ 6-20
Combination Light
Headlight flasher .................................................... 1-51
Headlight swi tch ..................................................... 1-49
High-beam switc h .................................................. 1-50
Lane change si gnal ................................................ 1-49
Turn signal oper ation............................................. 1-49
Compact Disc Player Operation (H940A) . 1-108 ~ 1-110Cooling Fans ............................................................. 6-23
Corrosion protection
Cleaning the interior ....................................... 4-5 ~ 4-6
Protecting your Hyundai from corrosion ........ 4-1 ~ 4-6 Washing and waxing ...................................... 4-3 ~ 4-5
Cruise Control ............................................... 1-74 ~ 1-76