2003 Hyundai Sonata warning

10- 2 INDEX
A
Air bag ...............................................................................................1-28
Air Cleaner Filter ...............................................................................6-11
Air Conditioning
Care..............................................................................................6-15
Operation............................................................................ 1-70, 6-16
Switch...........................................................................................1-70
Antenna ..........................................................................................1-100
Ashtray..............................................................................................1-46
Audio (H240, H260, H290) ........................................... 1-80, 1-85, 1-90
B
Battery..................................................................................... 2-14, 6-19
Brake
Anti-lock system ..........................................................................2-10
Checking the brakes ....................................................................6-14
Fluid ..............................................................................................6-14
Pedal clearance ...........................................................................6-17
Pedal free-play .............................................................................6-17
Practices......................................................................................2-12
Breaking-In your New Hyundai .......................................................... 1-3
Bulb Replacement .............................................................................6-21
C
Care of Cassette Tapes ...................................................................1-98
Cassette Tape Player Operation (H240, H290) .................... 1-83, 1-93
Catalytic Converter ............................................................................. 7-3
Child Restraint System .....................................................................1-22
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock ......................................................... 1-6
Cigarette Lighter ................................................................................1-45
Clock.................................................................................................1-45Clutch
Checking fluid ...............................................................................6-15
Pedal free-play .............................................................................6-17
Combination Light
Headlight flasher ..........................................................................1-42
Headlight switch ...........................................................................1-41
High-beam switch ........................................................................1-42
Lane change signal ......................................................................1-41
Turn signal operation ...................................................................1-41
Compact Disk Player Operation (H260, H290) ..................... 1-88, 1-95
Consumer Information ........................................................................ 8-5
Cooling Fans .....................................................................................6-20
Corrosion protection
Cleaning the interior ....................................................................... 4-4
Protecting your Hyundai from corrosion ....................................... 4-2
Washing and waxing ...................................................................... 4-3
Cruise Control ...................................................................................1-62
D
Defrosting/Defogging........................................................................1-71
Door
Door locks ...................................................................................... 1-4
Front door edge warning light ......................................................1-60
Locking, unlocking front door with a key ...................................... 1-4
Drink Holder ......................................................................................1-47
Drive Belts .........................................................................................6-18
Driving
Economical driving .......................................................................2-13
Smooth cornering .........................................................................2-13
Winter driving ...............................................................................2-13

INDEX 10- 3
E
Emission Control System ................................................................... 7-2
Engine
Before starting the engine .............................................................. 2-3
Compartment (2.4 DOHC) ............................................................ 6-2
Compartment (2.7 V6) ................................................................... 6-3
Coolant ........................................................................................... 6-7
Coolant temperature gauge .........................................................1-38
If the engine overheats .................................................................. 3-3
Number........................................................................................... 8-2
Oil .................................................................................................... 6-5
Starting ........................................................................................... 2-4
Engine Exhaust Can Be Dangerous .................................................. 2-2
F
Fan Speed Control ............................................................................1-66
Floor Mat Anchor ..............................................................................1-62
Fog Light
Front.............................................................................................1-42
Front Seats
Adjustable front seats ..................................................................1-10
Adjustable headrests ...................................................................1-11
Adjusting seat forward and rearward ..........................................1-10
Adjusting seatback angle .............................................................1-11
Fuel
Capacity......................................................................................... 9-2
Gauge...........................................................................................1-38
Unleaded gasoline .......................................................................... 1-2
Fuel Filler Lid
Remote release ............................................................................1-58
Fuses................................................................................................6-18G
General Everyday Checks ................................................................. 6-4
Glove Box ..........................................................................................1-50
H
Hazard Warning System ..................................................................1-44
Headlight .................................................................................. 1-41, 6-21
Heating and Cooling Control
Rotary and push Button type .......................................................1-65
Automatic type .............................................................................1-72
Heating and Ventilation
Air flow control ..............................................................................1-67
Temperature control ....................................................................1-66
High-Mounted Rear Stop Light .........................................................1-58
Homelink Mirror .................................................................................1-53
Hood Release ....................................................................................1-59
Horn...................................................................................................1-60
I
Ignition Switch ...................................................................................... 2-3
Instrument Cluster and Indicator Lights ...........................................1-34
Instrument Panel Light Control (Rheostat) .......................................1-45
Interior Light .......................................................................................1-49
Intermittent Wiper ..............................................................................1-43
J
Jump Starting ...................................................................................... 3-2
Junction Box Description ..................................................................6-29

INDEX 10- 5
T
Tachometer.......................................................................................1-39
Theft-Alarm system ............................................................................ 1-6
Tires
Balancing ........................................................................................ 8-4
Chains............................................................................................ 8-3
Changing a flat tire ......................................................................... 3-5
If you have a flat tire ....................................................................... 3-5
Information ...................................................................................... 8-2
Pressure......................................................................................... 8-2
Replacement.................................................................................. 8-4
Rotation .......................................................................................... 8-3
Snow tires ....................................................................................... 8-3
Spare tire ........................................................................................ 3-4
Traction.......................................................................................... 8-4
Towing
A trailer (or vehicle) ......................................................................2-16
Emergency...................................................................................3-11
If your car must be towed .............................................................. 3-9
Traction Control System ...................................................................2-11
Transaxle
Automatic ........................................................................................ 2-7
Automatic transaxle fluid checking ..............................................6-12
Manual ............................................................................................ 2-5
Manual transaxle oil checking .....................................................6-12
Trip Computer ...................................................................................1-40
Trip Odometer ...................................................................................1-39
Trunk Lid ...........................................................................................1-56V
Vehicle Identification Number ............................................................. 8-2
W
Warning Lights ...................................................................... 1-35 ~ 1-38
Windows
Manual ............................................................................................ 1-9
Power............................................................................................. 1-9
Windshield Wiper and Washer ..........................................................1-42
Windshield Wiper Blades ..................................................................6-11

Seoul KoreaPrinting: FEB. 10, 2002
Publication No.: A38O-EU32I
Printed in Korea
SERVICE STATION INFORMATION
FUEL:
UNLEADED gasoline only
Pump Octane Rating of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher.
FUEL TANK CAPACITY
US.gal (Imp.gal., liter) 17.2 (14.3, 65)
TIRE PRESSURE:
See the label on the driver's side of the center pillar outer panel.
OTHER TIRE INFORMATION:
See pages 8-2 through 8-6
HOOD RELEASE:
Pull handle under left side of dash.
ENGINE OIL:
API grade SH, SG or SG/CD multigrade and fuel efficient oil. Use SAE
10W-30, 10W-40 or 10W-50 if normal temperatures are above -10°F
(-23°C). For other viscosity recommendations, see page 6-5 or 9-4.
MANUAL TRANSAXLE:
HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF 75W/90 (API GL-4) Oil level
should be up to filler-bolt hole in housing beside differential.
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE:
Apply the parking brake, with the engine running, shift the selector
lever through all ranges and return to “N” (Neutral) position. Then
check the level of fluid on the dipstick. Use only HYUNDAI GENU-
INE ATF available at your dealer or DIAMOND ATF SP-III or SK
ATF SP-III.
QUICK INDEX
o Car will not start ....................................................................... 3-2
o Flat tire ..................................................................................... 3-5
o Warning light/chime comes on .............................................. 1-35
o Engine overheats ...................................................................... 3-3
o Towing of your vehicle ............................................................. 3-9
o Starting the engine ................................................................... 2-3
o Driving tips for first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) .......................... 1-3
o Scheduled maintenance ............................................................ 5-4
o Reporting safety defects ........................................................... 8-7