
A040A01P-GATFOREWORD
Thank you for choosing Hyundai. We are pleased to welcome you to the growing number of discriminating people who drive Hyundais. The advanced engineering and high-quality construction of each Hyundai we build is something of which we’re very proud. Your Owner’s Manual will introduce you to the features and operation of your new Hyundai. It is suggested that you read it carefully since the information it contains can contribute greatly to the satisfaction you receive from your new car. The manufacturer also recommends that all service and maintenance on your vehicle be performed by an authorized Hyundai dealer. Hyundai dealers are prepared to provide high-quality service, maintenance and any other assistance that may be required. A050A04P-GAT HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Note: Because future owners will also need the information included in this manual, if you sell this
Hyundai, please leave the manual in the vehicle for their use. Thank you. CAUTION: Severe engine and transmission damage may result from the use of poor quality fuels and lubricants that do not meet Hyundai specifications. You must always use high quality fuels and lubricants that meet the specifications listed on Page 9-3 in the Vehicle Specifications section of the Owner's Manual. Copyright 2002 Hyundai Motor Company. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Hyundai Motor Company.

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BEFORE DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
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B010B01P-GAT Before entering the vehicle
Before entering the vehicle Before entering the vehicle
Before entering the vehicle
Before entering the vehicle
o Check that windows, mirrors and lights are clean.
o Check if any tire is low or flat.
o Look for fluid leaks.
o Check that area is clear if you’re about to back up.
B010C03P-GAT After entering the vehicle
After entering the vehicle After entering the vehicle
After entering the vehicle
After entering the vehicle
o Lock all doors.
o The driver and passengers are wearing prop- erly adjusted seat belts.
o The head restraints are properly adjusted, if so equipped.
o Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
o Check warning lights for correct operation, with the ignition key in the position "ON".
o Check all gauges, for normal operation.
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SAFETY CHECKS
SAFETY CHECKS SAFETY CHECKS
SAFETY CHECKS
SAFETY CHECKS
Be sure you know your vehicle and its equip-
ment and how to use it safely.
B020A01P-GATRUNNING-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
RUNNING-IN RECOMMENDATIONS RUNNING-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
RUNNING-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
RUNNING-IN RECOMMENDATIONS During the running-in period for the first
1,000km(600miles), it is advisable to drive your new vehicle using the following precautions asa guideline to aid long life as well as futureeconomy and performance.
1. Do not race the engine at high speeds.
2. Avoid rapid starting, acceleration, braking and prolonged high-speed running.
3. Keep to the running-in speed limit shown below. B030A01P-GAT
BEFORE OPERATION
BEFORE OPERATION BEFORE OPERATION
BEFORE OPERATION
BEFORE OPERATION
PRECAUTIONS FOR NEW VEHICLE
PRECAUTIONS FOR NEW VEHICLE PRECAUTIONS FOR NEW VEHICLE
PRECAUTIONS FOR NEW VEHICLE
PRECAUTIONS FOR NEW VEHICLE The performance and life of a vehicle depend
largely on how the vehicle is handled when new.
To maintain the parts smoothly and sustain
high performance for a long time to come, besure to observe the following points.
Make sure that your vehicle does not miss
Make sure that your vehicle does not miss Make sure that your vehicle does not miss
Make sure that your vehicle does not miss
Make sure that your vehicle does not miss the first 5,000 km inspections.
the first 5,000 km inspections. the first 5,000 km inspections.
the first 5,000 km inspections.
the first 5,000 km inspections.
After the first 5,000 km of driving, take your vehicle
to your nearest service shop for inspection.
Drive range
1st
2nd 3rd4th 5thRunning-in speed
0~25(0~16)
20~50(13~31) 30~80(19~50)
40~(25~)50~(32~) km/h (mph)
WARNING: (Diesel only)
WARNING: (Diesel only) WARNING: (Diesel only)
WARNING: (Diesel only)
WARNING: (Diesel only)
To ensure that sufficient vacuum exists with-
To ensure that sufficient vacuum exists with- To ensure that sufficient vacuum exists with-
To ensure that sufficient vacuum exists with-
To ensure that sufficient vacuum exists with-in the brake system during cold weather
in the brake system during cold weather in the brake system during cold weather
in the brake system during cold weather
in the brake system during cold weather
start-up conditions, it is necessary to run
start-up conditions, it is necessary to run start-up conditions, it is necessary to run
start-up conditions, it is necessary to run
start-up conditions, it is necessary to run
the engine at idle after starting the engine.
the engine at idle after starting the engine. the engine at idle after starting the engine.
the engine at idle after starting the engine.
the engine at idle after starting the engine.
NOTE:
NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine cool-
Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine cool- Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine cool-
Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine cool-
Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine cool-ant, brake fluid, and windshield washer flu-
ant, brake fluid, and windshield washer flu- ant, brake fluid, and windshield washer flu-
ant, brake fluid, and windshield washer flu-
ant, brake fluid, and windshield washer flu-
id, should be checked daily and/or weekly,
id, should be checked daily and/or weekly, id, should be checked daily and/or weekly,
id, should be checked daily and/or weekly,
id, should be checked daily and/or weekly,
or whenever you refuel.
or whenever you refuel. or whenever you refuel.
or whenever you refuel.
or whenever you refuel.
Further details are described in the "CON-
Further details are described in the "CON- Further details are described in the "CON-
Further details are described in the "CON-
Further details are described in the "CON-SUMER INFORMATION" section.
SUMER INFORMATION" section. SUMER INFORMATION" section.
SUMER INFORMATION" section.
SUMER INFORMATION" section.
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Please note that the legal speed limits dis-
played must be adhered to.
4. Do not exceed loading limits.
5. Refrain from towing a trailer.

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B040A01P-GAT OPERATION IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES
OPERATION IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES OPERATION IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES
OPERATION IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES
OPERATION IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES If you are going to drive your Hyundai in another
country, be sure to:
o Observe all regulations regarding registra- tion and insurance.
o Determine that acceptable fuel is available.
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(VIN)
(VIN) (VIN)
(VIN)
(VIN)
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The vehicle identification plate is attached on
the fender inner panel as shown in the illustra- tion. The vehicle identification number (VIN) isthe number used in registering your car and inall legal matters pertaining to its ownership, etc.
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Minibus, Van
HSR008
Truck
The vehicle identification number is stamped as shown in the illustration. Please use this number when ordering replace- ment parts.
B055A02P-GAT LOADING YOUR VEHICLE
LOADING YOUR VEHICLE LOADING YOUR VEHICLE
LOADING YOUR VEHICLE
LOADING YOUR VEHICLE Never load the luggage and people to exceed GVWR(MLW) and GAWR of your vehicle. You can find the GVWR(MLW) and GAWR - maximum loading capacities- on the VIN plate. The GVWR(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) or MLW(Maximum Loaded Weight) means totalweight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel andcargo. And GAWR means the maximum weightsthat the front and rear axles can endure theweights including vehicle itself weight.
WARNING:
WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:
WARNING:
Improperly loading your car can serious
Improperly loading your car can serious Improperly loading your car can serious
Improperly loading your car can serious
Improperly loading your car can serious
affect its steering and braking performance
affect its steering and braking performance affect its steering and braking performance
affect its steering and braking performance
affect its steering and braking performance
causing a crash in which you may be seri-
causing a crash in which you may be seri- causing a crash in which you may be seri-
causing a crash in which you may be seri-
causing a crash in which you may be seri-
ously injured or killed.
ously injured or killed. ously injured or killed.
ously injured or killed.
ously injured or killed.
NOTE:
NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
Your warranty does not cover parts or com-
Your warranty does not cover parts or com- Your warranty does not cover parts or com-
Your warranty does not cover parts or com-
Your warranty does not cover parts or com-
ponents that fail because of overloading.
ponents that fail because of overloading. ponents that fail because of overloading.
ponents that fail because of overloading.
ponents that fail because of overloading.

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HE USE OF KEYS HE USE OF KEYS
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HE USE OF KEYS
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1. IGNITION SWITCH
2. FRONT DOOR (DRIVER'S DOOR)
3. FRONT DOOR (PASSENGER'S DOOR)
4. SLIDING DOOR
5. TAILGATE
6. TWIN SWING DOOR (If installed)
7. FUEL TANK CAP (TRUCK ONLY)
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KEYS
KEYS KEYS
KEYS
KEYS For greater convenience, the same key oper-
ates all the locks in your Hyundai. However, because the doors can be locked without a key,carrying a spare key is recommended in caseyou accidentally lock one key inside the car. B030B01A-AAT
Record Your Key Number
Record Your Key Number Record Your Key Number
Record Your Key Number
Record Your Key NumberB030B01E
A code number is stamped on the number plate that came with the keys to your Hyundai. Thiskey number plate should not be left with thekeys but kept in a safe place, not in the vehicle.The key number should also be recorded in aplace where it can be found in an emergency. If you need additional keys, or if you should lose your keys, your authorized Hyundai dealer canmake new keys if you can supply the keynumber.

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The fuel-filler lid may be opened from inside the
vehicle by pulling up on the fuel-filler lid opener located on the dashboard at the left side of thecar.
NOTE:
NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
If the fuel-filler lid will not open because ice
If the fuel-filler lid will not open because ice If the fuel-filler lid will not open because ice
If the fuel-filler lid will not open because ice
If the fuel-filler lid will not open because ice has formed around it, tap lightly or push on
has formed around it, tap lightly or push on has formed around it, tap lightly or push on
has formed around it, tap lightly or push on
has formed around it, tap lightly or push on
the lid to break the ice and release the lid.
the lid to break the ice and release the lid. the lid to break the ice and release the lid.
the lid to break the ice and release the lid.
the lid to break the ice and release the lid.
Do not pry on the lid. If necessary, spray
Do not pry on the lid. If necessary, spray Do not pry on the lid. If necessary, spray
Do not pry on the lid. If necessary, spray
Do not pry on the lid. If necessary, spray
around the lid with an approved de-icer fluid
around the lid with an approved de-icer fluid around the lid with an approved de-icer fluid
around the lid with an approved de-icer fluid
around the lid with an approved de-icer fluid
(do not use radiator anti-freeze) or move the
(do not use radiator anti-freeze) or move the (do not use radiator anti-freeze) or move the
(do not use radiator anti-freeze) or move the
(do not use radiator anti-freeze) or move the
vehicle to a warm place and allow the ice to
vehicle to a warm place and allow the ice to vehicle to a warm place and allow the ice to
vehicle to a warm place and allow the ice to
vehicle to a warm place and allow the ice to
melt.
melt. melt.
melt.
melt.
WARNING:
WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:
WARNING:
Gasoline vapors are dangerous. Before re-
Gasoline vapors are dangerous. Before re- Gasoline vapors are dangerous. Before re-
Gasoline vapors are dangerous. Before re-
Gasoline vapors are dangerous. Before re-fueling, always stop the engine and never
fueling, always stop the engine and never fueling, always stop the engine and never
fueling, always stop the engine and never
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REMOTE FUEL-FILLER LID RELEASE
REMOTE FUEL-FILLER LID RELEASE REMOTE FUEL-FILLER LID RELEASE
REMOTE FUEL-FILLER LID RELEASE
REMOTE FUEL-FILLER LID RELEASE
(Minibus,van)
(Minibus,van) (Minibus,van)
(Minibus,van)
(Minibus,van)
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To close the side gate
To close the side gate To close the side gate
To close the side gate
To close the side gate
1. Lift the side gate up and lock the side gate handle in place.
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2. Push the knob down to lock the side gates.
B191B01P-GAT SIDE GATE (For Truck)
SIDE GATE (For Truck) SIDE GATE (For Truck)
SIDE GATE (For Truck)
SIDE GATE (For Truck)
To open the side gate
To open the side gate To open the side gate
To open the side gate
To open the side gate
1. With the rear gate opened, pull up the knob to release the support bar down.
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2. Remove the side gate handle from the hookafter pulling it up.
3. Lower the side gates slowly.
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REAR SIDE, QUARTER WINDOW
REAR SIDE, QUARTER WINDOW REAR SIDE, QUARTER WINDOW
REAR SIDE, QUARTER WINDOW
REAR SIDE, QUARTER WINDOW
Hinged window (Minibus)
Hinged window (Minibus) Hinged window (Minibus)
Hinged window (Minibus)
Hinged window (Minibus)
To open
To open To open
To open
To open
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pull the lever all the way in the direction of the arrow. Press the center of the lever to hold itsecurely in place.
To close
To close To close
To close
To close
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EFUELING EFUELING
EFUELING
EFUELING (Minibus,van)
(Minibus,van) (Minibus,van)
(Minibus,van)
(Minibus,van)
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Use the fuel best suited to the engine of your vehicle. Excessively low cetane fuel may cause ignition pinging and consequently damage engine. Please find the cetane number most appropri- ate to your engine.
CAUTION:
CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
Before refueling, always stop the engine
Before refueling, always stop the engine Before refueling, always stop the engine
Before refueling, always stop the engine
Before refueling, always stop the engine
and never allow sparks or open flames near
and never allow sparks or open flames near and never allow sparks or open flames near
and never allow sparks or open flames near
and never allow sparks or open flames near
the filler area. If you need to replace the filler
the filler area. If you need to replace the filler the filler area. If you need to replace the filler
the filler area. If you need to replace the filler
the filler area. If you need to replace the filler
cap, use a genuine Hyundai replacement
cap, use a genuine Hyundai replacement cap, use a genuine Hyundai replacement
cap, use a genuine Hyundai replacement
cap, use a genuine Hyundai replacement
part.
part. part.
part.
part.
If you open the fuel filler cap during high
If you open the fuel filler cap during high If you open the fuel filler cap during high
If you open the fuel filler cap during high
If you open the fuel filler cap during high
ambient temperatures, a slight "pressure
ambient temperatures, a slight "pressure ambient temperatures, a slight "pressure
ambient temperatures, a slight "pressure
ambient temperatures, a slight "pressure
sound" may be heard. This is normal and
sound" may be heard. This is normal and sound" may be heard. This is normal and
sound" may be heard. This is normal and
sound" may be heard. This is normal and
not a cause for concern.
not a cause for concern. not a cause for concern.
not a cause for concern.
not a cause for concern.
Whenever you open the fuel filler cap, turn
Whenever you open the fuel filler cap, turn Whenever you open the fuel filler cap, turn
Whenever you open the fuel filler cap, turn
Whenever you open the fuel filler cap, turn
it slowly.
it slowly. it slowly.
it slowly.
it slowly.
The fuel tank cap can be opened whenever you
fuel-up. You lock the fuel tank cap by turningthe key toward the front of the vehicle andunlock it by turning it toward the rear.
The fuel tank cap is located at the left side of the
vehicle body. B200C01H-GAT
Fuel tank cap key (Truck)
Fuel tank cap key (Truck) Fuel tank cap key (Truck)
Fuel tank cap key (Truck)
Fuel tank cap key (Truck)
GT10221A
Truck
allow sparks or open flames near the filler
allow sparks or open flames near the filler allow sparks or open flames near the filler
allow sparks or open flames near the filler
allow sparks or open flames near the filler
area. If you need to replace the filler cap, use
area. If you need to replace the filler cap, use area. If you need to replace the filler cap, use
area. If you need to replace the filler cap, use
area. If you need to replace the filler cap, use
a genuine Hyundai replacement part.
a genuine Hyundai replacement part. a genuine Hyundai replacement part.
a genuine Hyundai replacement part.
a genuine Hyundai replacement part.
If you open the fuel filler cap during high
If you open the fuel filler cap during high If you open the fuel filler cap during high
If you open the fuel filler cap during high
If you open the fuel filler cap during high ambient temperatures, a slight "pressure
ambient temperatures, a slight "pressure ambient temperatures, a slight "pressure
ambient temperatures, a slight "pressure
ambient temperatures, a slight "pressure
sound" may be heard. This is normal and
sound" may be heard. This is normal and sound" may be heard. This is normal and
sound" may be heard. This is normal and
sound" may be heard. This is normal and
not a cause for concern.
not a cause for concern. not a cause for concern.
not a cause for concern.
not a cause for concern.
Whenever you open the fuel filler cap, turn
Whenever you open the fuel filler cap, turn Whenever you open the fuel filler cap, turn
Whenever you open the fuel filler cap, turn
Whenever you open the fuel filler cap, turnit slowly.
it slowly. it slowly.
it slowly.
it slowly.

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INSTRUMENTS & CONTROLS INSTRUMENTS & CONTROLS
INSTRUMENTS & CONTROLS
INSTRUMENTS & CONTROLS
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INSTRUMENTS INSTRUMENTS
INSTRUMENTS
INSTRUMENTS
1. Water temperature gauge
2. Tachometer (If installed)
3. Speedometer 4. Odometer
5. Fuel gauge
6. Trip meter reset button
7. Trip meter
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SPEEDOMETER
SPEEDOMETER SPEEDOMETER
SPEEDOMETER
SPEEDOMETER
The speedometer indicates the vehicle's speed
in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph).
1. Odometer
2. Tripmeter
3. Tripmeter reset button C050A01P-GATODOMETER
ODOMETER ODOMETER
ODOMETER
ODOMETER
The odometer indicates the total distance the
vehicle has travelled.
C060A01P-GATTRIPMETER AND RESET BUTTON
TRIPMETER AND RESET BUTTON TRIPMETER AND RESET BUTTON
TRIPMETER AND RESET BUTTON
TRIPMETER AND RESET BUTTON
The tripmeter indicates the distance travelled
during a particular trip or period. Press the reset button to return the tripmeter
indication to zero. C070A01P-GAT
TACHOMETER (If installed)
TACHOMETER (If installed) TACHOMETER (If installed)
TACHOMETER (If installed)
TACHOMETER (If installed)
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The tachometer indicates the engine
speed(rpm). The tachometer can help you ob- tain more economical driving and also warnsyou of excessive engine speeds. During travel,watch the tachometer to be sure that the en-gine speed indication does not rise to the redzone (range of the excessive engine rpm).C080A01P-1
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FUEL GAUGE
FUEL GAUGE FUEL GAUGE
FUEL GAUGE
FUEL GAUGE
The fuel gauge indicates the fuel level in the
fuel tank regardless of the ignition switch posi- tion.
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