FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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Fuel Recommendations ................................................ 1-2
Breaking in Your New Hyundai .................................... 1-3
Key ................................................................................ 1-3
Door Locks (Keyless Entry System) .................... 1-4, 1-6
Window Glass (Power Windows) ......................... 1-8, 1-9
Seat ............................................................................. 1-10
Seat Belt.....................................................................1-15
Child Restraint System...............................................1-21
Dual-Stage Supplemental Restraint (AIRBAG)
System......................................................................1-29
Instrument Cluster and Indicator Lights .....................1-36
Warning and Indicator Lights ......................................1-38
Trip Computer.............................................................1-43
Multi-Function Light Switch.........................................1-46
Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch .......................1-47
Mirror...........................................................................1-55
Hood Release.............................................................1-58
Heating and Cooling Control ......................................1-64
Stereo Sound System................................................1-73
Audio System.............................................................1-75
Antenna.......................................................................1-921
1FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
50FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCH
B360A04A-AAT
(If Installed)
To turn on the front fog lights, push the switch.
They will light when the headlight switch is in
the second position and the key is in the "ON"
position.
NOTE:If you turn on the headlight high beams, the
front fog lights will be turned off.
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.
NOTE:The ignition must be in the "ON" position
for the rear window defroster to operate.
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B360B01A
B380A01HP-AAT
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
SWITCH (If Installed)
The rear window defroster and heated outside
rearview mirrors are 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 20 minutes. To restart the defroster
cycle, push in the switch again after it has
turned itself off.
B370A01A
1FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
55OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR
B510A01A-AAT
Manual Type (If Installed)
The outside rearview mirrors are equipped
with a remote control for your convenience. It
is operated by the control lever in the bottom
front corner of the window.
Before driving away, always check that your
mirrors are positioned so you can see behind
you, both to the left and right sides, as well as
directly behind your vehicle. When using the
mirror, always exercise caution when attempt-
ing to judge the distance of vehicles behind or
along side of you.
HLC2113
CAUTION:If the mirror control is jammed with ice, do not
attempt to break it free using the control
handle or by manipulating the face of the
mirror. Use an approved spray de-icer (not
radiator antifreeze) to release the frozen
mechanism or move the vehicle to a warm
place and allow the ice to melt.
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B510B01Y-AAT
Electric Type (If Installed)
HLC2114
The outside rearview mirrors can be adjusted
to your preferred rear vision, both directly
behind the vehicle, and to the rear of the left
and right sides.
The remote control outside rearview mirror
switch controls the adjustments for both right
and left outside mirrors.
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. Adjust mirror angle by depressing the ap-
propriate perimeter switch as illustrated.
1FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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B510D01HP-GAT
Outside 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 de-
froster. The rearview mirror glass will be
heated for defrosting 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 20 minutes.
B370A01AB510C01A-AAT
Folding 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 restricted areas.
HLC2115
WARNING:Do not adjust or fold the outside rearview
mirrors while the vehicle is moving. This
could result in loss of control, and an acci-
dent causing death, serious injury or prop-
erty damage.
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B510B01A
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
rearview mirror. It is a convex mirror with a
curved surface. Any objects seen in this
mirror are closer than they appear.
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1FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
57PARKING BRAKEDAY/NIGHT INSIDE REARVIEW
MIRROR
B520A01A-AAT
Your Hyundai is equipped with a day/night
inside rearview mirror. The "night" position is
selected by flipping the tab at the bottom of the
mirror toward you. In the "night" position, the
glare of headlights of cars behind you is re-
duced.
HLC2112
B530A01A-AAT
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 the
lever and press the thumb button. Then,
while holding the button in, lower the brake
lever.
HLC3024
HIGH-MOUNTED REAR STOP LIGHT
B550A01S-GAT
(If Installed)
In addition to the lower-mounted rear stop
lights on either side of the car, the high mounted
rear stop light in the center of the rear window
or inserted in the rear spoiler also lights when
the brakes are applied.
HLC2124
1FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
62SUN VISORCARGO AREA COVER
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Your Hyundai is equipped with sun visors to
give the driver and front passenger either frontal
or sideward shade. To reduce glare or to shut
out direct rays of the sun, turn the sun visor
down. A ticket holder is provided on the back
of the sun visor for the driver. Vanity mirrors
are provided on the back of the sunvisor for
the driver and the front passenger (If In-
stalled).
NOTE:The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
label containing useful information can be
found on the front of each sun visor.
WARNING:Do not place the sun visor in such a manner
that it obscures visibility of the roadway,
traffic or other objects.
HLC2105 B580A01TB-AAT
B580A01A
Type A
Type B
B650A01A-GAT
(3 Door Model)
Nothing should be carried on top of the lug-
gage cover. Loose materials could result in
injury to vehicle occupants during sudden
braking.
B650A01A-1Type A
Type B
DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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2
TO START THE ENGINEBEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
C020A01A-AAT
Before you start the engine, you should al-
ways:
1. Look around the vehicle to be sure there
are no flat tires, puddles of oil or water or
other indications of possible 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 their proper positions.
6. Lock all the doors.
7. Fasten your seat belt and be sure that all
other occupants have fastened 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.
10. Check the operation of warning lights and all
bulbs when key is in the "ON" position.
C030A01A-AAT
COMBINATION IGNITION SWITCH
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 ignition 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
than 15 seconds.
NOTE:o For safety, the engine will not start if the
clutch pedal is not depressed fully (Manual
Transaxle) or the shift lever is not in "P"
or "N" Position (Automatic Transaxle).
o The ignition key cannot be turned from
"ACC" position to "LOCK" position un-
less the shift lever is in the "P" (Park)
position or the negative battery terminal
is disconnected from the battery. (For
Automatic Transaxle)
C040A01A-AAT
C040A01A-1
LOCKACC
ON
START
WARNING:The engine should not be turned off or the
key removed from the ignition key cylinder
while the vehicle is in motion. The steering
wheel is locked by removing the key.
o "START"
The engine is started in this position. It will
crank until you release the key.
NOTE:Do not hold the key in the "START" posi-
tion for more than 15 seconds.
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KEY POSITIONS
6DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
3GENERAL CHECKS
G020C01A-AAT
Vehicle Interior
The following should be checked each time
when the vehicle is driven:
o Light 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, including clutch
operation
o Automatic transaxle operation, including
"Park" mechanism operation
o Seat control condition and operation
o Seat belt condition and operation
o Sun visor operation
If you notice anything that does not operate
correctly or appear to be functioning correctly,
inspect it carefully and seek assistance from
your Hyundai dealer if service is needed.
G020A01A-AATEngine Compartment
The following should be checked regularly:
o Engine oil level and condition
o Transaxle fluid level and condition
o Brake fluid level
o Clutch fluid level
o Engine coolant level
o Windshield washer fluid level
o Accessory drive belt condition
o Engine coolant hose condition
o Fluid leaks (on or below components)
o Power steering fluid level and condition
o Battery Condition
o Air filter conditionG020B01A-AAT
Vehicle Exterior
The following should be checked monthly:
o Overall appearance and condition
o Wheel condition and wheel nut tightness
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)