2003 Hyundai Sonata key

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 41
B340B01A-AATLane Change Signal
To indicate a lane change, move the lever up or
down to a point where it begins flashing.
The lever will automatically return to the center
position when released.
B340C01Y-AATHeadlight Switch
To operate the headlights, turn the barrel on the
end of the multi-function switch. The first posi-
tion turns on the parking lights, sidelights, tail
lights and instrument panel lights. The second
position turns on the headlights.
Parking light auto cutIf you do not turn the parking lights "OFF" after
driving, the parking light will automatically shut
"OFF" when the driver's door is opened.
To turn them "ON" again you must simply turn
the ignition key to the "ON" position.
B340A01A-AATCOMBINATION TURN SIGNAL,
HEADLIGHT AND HIGH-BEAM
SWITCH
Turn Signal Operation
Pulling down on the lever causes the turn
signals on the left side of the car to blink. Pushing
upwards on the lever causes the turn signals on
the right side of the car to blink. As the turn is
completed, the lever will automatically return to
the center position and turn off the turn signals
at the same time. If either turn signal indicator
light blinks more rapidly than usual, goes on but
does not blink, or does not go on at all, there is
a malfunction in the system. Check for a burned-
out fuse or bulb or see your Hyundai dealer.
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B370A01A-AATHAZARD 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 on 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 in on
the switch a second time.
B380A01A-AATREAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
SWITCHThe rear window defroster is turned on by
pushing in on the switch. To turn the defroster
off, push in on the switch a second time. The
rear window defroster automatically turns itself
off after about 15 minutes. To restart the de-
froster cycle, push in on the switch again after
it has turned itself off.
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CAUTION:Do not clean the inner side of the rear
window glass with an abrasive type of glass
cleaner or use a scraper to remove foreign
deposits from the inner surface of the glass
as this may cause damage to the defroster
elements.
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Automatic type
Rotary and push button type
NOTE:The engine must be running for the rear
window defroster to operate.

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B420A02A-AATCIGARETTE LIGHTER
For the cigarette lighter to work, the key must
be in the "ACC" position or the "ON" position.
To use the cigarette lighter, push it all the way
into its socket. When the element has heated,
the lighter will pop out to the "ready" position.
Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed in. This
can damage the heating element and create a
fire hazard.
If it is necessary to replace the cigarette lighter,
use only a genuine Hyundai replacement or its
approved equivalent.
CAUTION:Do not use electric accessories or equip-
ment other than the Hyundai genuine parts
in the socket.
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B410A01A-AATINSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT CON- TROL
(RHEOSTAT)
The instrument panel lights can be made brighter
or dimmer by turning the instrument panel light
control knob.
B400A01A-AATDIGITAL CLOCK (If Installed)
There are three control buttons for the digital
clock. Their functions are:
HOUR - Push "H" to advance the hour indi-
cated.
MIN - Push "M" to advance the minute indicated.
RESET - Push "R" to reset minutes to ":00" to
facilitate resetting the clock to the correct time.
When this is done:
Pressing "R" between 10 : 30 and 11 : 29
changes the readout to 11 : 00.
Pressing "R" between 11 : 30 and 12 : 29
changes the readout to 12 : 00.
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 47
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B460A01Y-AATSUNROOF (If installed)
Sun Shade
Your HYUNDAI is equipped with a sliding sun-
shade which you can manually adjust to let in
light with the sunroof closed, or to block sunlight.
WARNING:Never adjust the sunshade while driving.
B460B01Y-AATOpening the Sunroof System
The sunroof can be electrically opened or closed
with the ignition key in the "ON" position. To open
or to close, press and hold the button located
in the front of the roof panel. Release the button
when the sunroof reaches the desired position.
WARNING:o Do not close a sunroof if anyone’s hands,
arms or body are between the sliding
glass and the sunroof sash, as this could
result in injury.
o Do not place your head or arms out of the
sunroof opening at any time.
B450A02Y-GATDRINK HOLDER (If installed)
The drink holder is located on the main console
for holding cups or cans. The drink holder can
be opened by pushing at its cover.
CAUTION:Place the drink holder in its closed position
while not in use.
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.
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B460D03Y-AATManual Operation of Sunroof
If the sunroof does not electrically operate:
1. Remove the rectangular plastic interior light
lens in the front of the roof panel.2. Remove the front overhead light and switch
panel, using a phillips screw driver.
3. Insert the hexagonal head wrench provided
with the vehicle into the socket. This wrench
can be found in the vehicle’s trunk or glove
box.
4. Turn the wrench clockwise to open or coun-
terclockwise to close the sunroof.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.
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B460C01Y-AATTilting the Sunroof System
The sunroof can be tilted and closed with the
ignition key in the "ON" position. 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.
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 49
B490A02Y-AATINTERIOR LIGHT
The interior courtesy light has three buttons.
The three buttons are:
o DOORIn the " DOOR " position, the interior courtesy
light comes on when any door is opened regard-
less of the ignition key position. The light goes
out gradually 6 seconds after the door is closed.
o ONIn the "ON" position, the light stays on at all
times.
o OFFIn the "OFF" position, the light stays off at all
times even though a door is open.
B480B01Y-AATMAP LIGHT (without sunroof)
(If installed)
Push in the map light switch to turn the light on
or off. This light produces a spot beam for
convenient use as a map light at night or as a
personal light for the driver and the passenger.
B480A01Y-AATMAP LIGHT (with sunroof)
The two map light switches are located on both
sides of the interior light. Push in the map light
switch to turn the light on or off.
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Map Light Switch
lnterior Light Switch
With Sunroof
Without sunroof

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B530A01A-AATPARKING BRAKE
Always engage the parking brake before leav-
ing 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 and
press the thumb button. Then, while holding
the button in, lower the brake lever.
B540A01S-GATTRUNK LID
Remote Trunk Lid Release
To open the trunk lid without using the key pull
up the lid release lever.
To close, lower the trunk lid, then press down
on it until it locks. To be sure the trunk lid is
securely fastened, always check by trying to
pull it up again.
WARNING:The trunk lid should always be kept com-
pletely closed while the vehicle is in motion.
If it is left open or ajar, poisonous exhaust
gases may enter the car and serious illness
or death may result. See additional warnings
concerning exhaust gases on page 2-2.
B540B04Y-AATTrunk 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 not be possible to open the trunk
lid by using the remote release. In this instance,
use the master key to unlock and open the trunk
lid.
To allow the trunk lid to be opened with the
remote release, push the trunk lid lock knob
down, to the opposite direction of the "LOCK"
position.
NOTE:Doors and trunk should be kept locked and
keys be kept out of the reach of children.
Parents also should teach their children
about the dangers of playing in trunks.
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B540C02Y-AATTo unlock using the key
To open the trunk lid, insert the key and turn it
clockwise to unlock. The trunk compartment
light goes on when the trunk lid is opened.
B540B02Y-AATTrunk Lid Emergency Latch Release
Your vehicle is equipped with a glow-in-the dark
emergency trunk release lever located inside
the trunk. It will glow after the trunk is closed.
When pulled, this lever will release the trunk
latch mechanism and open the trunk.
NOTE:o If a person is locked in the trunk by one's
own will or by another person or by
accident, pull the emergency trunk re-
lease lever on the passenger side of the
inside panel of the trunk. This will open
the trunk lid.o HYUNDAI recommends that cars be kept
locked and keys be kept out of the reach
of children, and that parents teach their
children about the dangers of playing in
trunks.
WARNING:Parents should teach children about the
emergency trunk release lever in their ve-
hicle and how to open the trunk lid if they
are accidentally locked in the trunk.
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B545C01YPull to open the trunk