
INDEX
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Driving
Economical driving ....................................................................... 2-11
Smooth cornering ......................................................................... 2-11
Winter driving ................................................................................ 2-11
E Emissions Control Systems ................................................................ 7-1
Engine Before starting the engine .............................................................. 2-2
Changing the oil and filter .............................................................. 6-6
Compartment .................................................................................. 6-1
Coolant ........................................................................................... 6-7
Coolant temperature gauge .......................................................... 1-29
If the engine overheats ................................................................... 3-2
Number ........................................................................................... 8-1
Oil .................................................................................................. 6-4 Oil consumption .............................................................................. 6-6
Starting ........................................................................................... 2-3
Engine Exhaust Can Be Dangerous ................................................... 2-1
FFog Li ght ........................................................................................... 1-43
Front Seats Adjustable front seats ..................................................................... 1-8
Adjustable headrests ...................................................................... 1-8Adjusting seat forward and rearward ............................................. 1-8
Adjusting seatback angle ...................... ......................................... 1-8
Lumbar support control ............... ................................................... 1-9
Seat cushion height adjustment ..................................................... 1-9
Seat warm er ................................................................................... 1-9
Fuel
Capacity .......................................................................................... 9-1
Gauge ........................................................................................... 1-28
Recommendations .......................................................................... 1-1 Fuel Filler Lid
Remote release ............................................................................ 1-45
Fuse Panel Description .......................................................... 6-23 ~ 6-24
Fuses ................................................................................................ 6-17
GGeneral Everyday Checks .................................................................. 6-4
Glove box .......................................................................................... 1-41
HHazard Warn ing System ................................................................... 1-36
Headlight Bulb ................................................................................... 6-20
Headlight Leveling Device System ................................................... 1-38
Heating and Cooling Control Rotary type ........................................................................ 1-51 ~ 1-56
Automatic type ................................................................... 1-57 ~ 1-62
High-mounted rear stoplight .............................................................. 1-44
Hood Release ................................................................................... 1-44
Horn ................................................................................................ 1-47
IIgnition Switch ..................................................................................... 2-2
Immobilizer System ............................................................................. 1-2
Infinity Sound System (B260) ........................................................... 1-80
Anti-Theft Device .......................................................................... 1-81
General operation ......................................................................... 1-81
Radio operation ............................................................................ 1-82
CD operation ................................................................................ 1-83
Instrument Cluster and Indicator ....................................................... 1-26
Instrument Panel Light Control (Rheostat) .......................................1-37
Instruments and Controls .................................................................. 1-25
Intermittent Wiper .............................................................................. 1-35

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IMMOBILISER SYSTEM
B880B03A-EAT Keys All of the locks fitted to the vehicle are operated by the same key. However,since it is possible to lock the doors without the use of the key, care should be exercised to ensure that the keydoes not become locked inside the vehicle by mistake. AX10020A-1
5) Avoid rapid acceleration and maxi-
mum throttle openings.
6) Avoid harsh braking during the first 100 miles of urban motoring or 1,000 miles of motorway driving to allowthe friction facings of the brake pads and shoes to bed against the discs and drums properly.
7) No trailer towing should be under- taken during the running in period. B880A01A-EAT The immobiliser system is an anti-theft device, designed to deter automobile theft.
NOTE: If you make your own duplicate key, you will not be able to cancel the system or start the engine.
CAUTION:
When starting the engine, do not use the key with other immobiliser keys around. Otherwise the enginemay not start or may stop soon after it starts. Keep each keys separately not tohave any malfunction after you re- ceive your new vehicle.

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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
SB210K1-ELOW OIL PRESSURE WARN ING LAMP
SB210G1-ETURN SIGNAL INDICA- TOR LAMPS
Operation of a turn signal is indicated by the warning lamp located in theinstrument cluster. If the lamp fails to illuminate or does not flash, a malfunc- tion within the turn signal system isindicated. 260P02Y-EAT ABS Service Reminder Indicator (Not all models)
When the key is turned to the "ON" position, the Anti-Lock Brake System SRI will come on and then go off in afew seconds. If the ABS SRI remains on, comes on while driving, or does not come on when the key is turned to the"ON" position, this indicates that there may be a problem with the ABS. If this occurs, have your vehiclechecked by your Hyundai dealer as soon as possible. The normal braking system will still be operational, butwithout the assistance of the anti-lock brake system. WARNING:
If the both ABS SRI and ParkingBrake/Brake fluid level warning lights remain "ON" or come on whiledriving, there may be a problem with E.B.D (Electronic brake force distribution).If this occurs, avoid sudden stops and have your vehicle checked by your Hyundai dealer as soon aspossible.SB210J1-E HIGH BEAM INDICATOR LAMP
The high beam indicator lamp will illu- minate whenever the headlamps areswitched to high beam of flash posi- tion.
CAUTION:
If the oil pressure warning light illuminates when the engine is run- ning, an insufficient oil pressure level for continued safe operationof the engine exists. Continued operation of the engine in this con- dition may result in serious enginedamage. Under normal circumstances, the light will illuminate when the igni- tion is turned "on" and will be extin- guished when the engine is started.

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If the oil pressure warning light illuminates whilst the engine is run- ning, stop the engine immediately and check the engine oil level. If thelevel is insufficient, add the required amount of oil as indicated by the engine oil dipstick. If the light failsto extinguish when the engine is restarted, do not continue to oper- ate the vehicle.If the oil pressure light illuminates during normal operation and the cause is not an insufficient oil level,or the light fails to illuminate when the ignition is turned "on", contact the nearest Hyundai dealer beforefurther operating the vehicle. B260H01GK-EAT
PARKING BRAKE/ BRAKE FLUID LEVELWARNING LAMP
WARNING:
In the event of problems being sus- pected with the braking system, the advice of the nearest Hyundai dealer must be sought before the vehicleis driven. Driving the vehicle with either an electrical or hydraulic brak- ing system defect may be danger-ous, resulting in accident or per- sonal injury. Warning lamp operation The parking brake/brake fluid level warning lamp will be illuminated when- ever the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" or "START" position when theparking brake is applied and must be extinguished in a three seconds after the engine starts.If the warning lamp fails to extinguish or illuminates at any other time, the vehicle must be brought to rest in asafe location and the level of brake fluid in the reservoir checked. If the fluid level is incorrect, fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4 specifications shouldbe added. If, after correcting the brake fluid level, the warning lamp continues to be illuminated, the advice of thenearest Hyundai dealer must be sought
before the vehicle is driven again. The Hyundai Coupe is equipped with adiagonally split dual braking system which will ensure that in the event of one of the brake circuits becomingdefective, approximately fifty per cent of the normal braking performance will be available.If failure of one of the circuits occurs, the required amount of pedal effort, pedal travel and stopping distance willbe increased. Use of the gearbox is recommended to assist in bringing the vehicle to rest. The vehicle must not bedriven once brake failure has occurred until the system has been repaired and is functioning normally.The braking system employs a vacuum servo in order that the pedal efforts are reduced. Power for the servo is de-rived from the engine and therefore, in the event of the engine stopping or the vehicle being towed, pedal efforts willbe substantially increased.

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SB210M1-E
CHARGING SYSTEM WARNING LAMP
The charging system warning lamp should illuminate when the ignitionswitch is turned to the "ON" position and should be extinguished when the engine is started. If the lamp fails toilluminate when the ignition is turned "ON" or fails to extinguish after starting the engine, the nearest Hyundai dealershould be contacted. If the lamp illumi- nates whilst the vehicle is being driven, stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe todo so and check the condition of the generator drive belt. If the belt is in place and the tension is satisfactory,the advice of a Hyundai dealer should be sought.
CAUTION:
If the drive belt (generator belt) is loose, broken, or missing while thevehicle is driving, there may be a serious malfunction, engine could overheat because this belt alsodrives the water pump.
SB210P1-E LOW FUEL LEVEL WARNING LAMP
The low fuel warning lamp serves to warn the driver that the remaining fuelquantity is approximately 9 litres and that the vehicle should be refuelled. If the vehicle is driven for an extendedperiod with the low fuel warning lamp illuminated there exists a possibility that misfiring due to fuel shortage mayoccur. This situation must be avoided to prevent damage to the catalyst oc- curring.
SB2100I-E
DOOR AJAR WARNING LAMP
The door ajar warning lamp indicates that a door is not correctly closed.Ensure that the lamp is extinguished prior to driving the vehicle.
B260B01JM-AATSRS (Airbag) Service Re- minder Indicator (SRI)(Not all models)
The SRS service reminder indicator (SRI) comes on for about 6 seconds after key is turned to the "ON" positionor after the engine is started, after which it will go out. This light also comes on when the SRS is not working properly. If the SRI does not come on, or continuously remainson after operating for about 6 seconds when you turned the ignition key to the "ON" position or started the engine, orif it comes on while driving, have the SRS inspected by an authorized Hyundai Dealer.
SB210N2-E HATCHBACK DOOR OPEN WARNING LAMP
The hatchback door warning lamp in- dicates when the hatchback door isopen or is not fully closed. Ensure that the lamp has extinguished prior to driving the vehicle.

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C090B01A-AAT The function of each position is as follows: o P (Park): Use to hold the vehicle in place when parked or while starting the engine.Whenever parking the car, apply the parking brake and shift the selector lever to the "P" (Park) position.
CAUTION:
Never place the selector lever in the "P" (Park) position unless the ve- hicle is fully stopped. Failure toobserve this caution will cause se- vere damage to the transaxle. C090C01A-AAT o R (Reverse): Use for backing up the vehicle. Bring the car to a complete stop before shift-ing the selector lever to "R" position. C090D02O-AAT o N (Neutral): In the "N" position, the transaxle is in neutral, which means that no gears are engaged. The engine can be started with the shift lever in "N" position,although this is not recommended ex- cept if the engine stalls while the car is moving. C090E01O-AAT
o D (Drive): Use for normal driving. The transaxle will automatically shift through a four gear sequence.C090F02GK-GAT Sports Mode Whether the vehicle is stationary or in motion, sports mode is selected by pushing the selector lever from the "D"position into the manual gate. To re- turn to "D" range operation, push the selector lever back into the main gate.In sports mode, moving the selector lever backwards and forwards can make rapid gearshifts simple. In con-trast to a manual transaxle, the sports mode allows gearshifts with the accel- erator pedal depressed.
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SC150A1-F You can save fuel and get more miles from your car if you follow these sug- gestions:
o Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a
moderate rate. Don't make "jack- rabbit" starts or full-throttle shiftsand maintain a steady cruising speed. Don't race between stop- lights. Try to adjust your speed tothat of the other traffic so you don't have to change speeds unneces- sarily.Avoid heavy traffic whenever pos- sible. Al-ways maintain a safe dis- tance from other vehicles so youcan avoid unnecessary brak-ing. This also reduces brake wear.
o Drive at a moderate speed. The faster you drive, the more fuel yourcar uses. Driving at a moderate speed, especially on the highway, isone of the most effective ways to reduce fuel consumption.
DRIVING FOR ECONOMY
4) When moving out of the mud or fresh snow, pressing the accel- erator pedal may not cause the engine speed to increase due to ESP operation.
C310D01LZ-AAT Indicators and Warning The indicators should illuminate when the ignition key is turned to ON orSTART but should go out after three seconds. If the indicators do not illuminate, orthe ESP or ESP-OFF indicator does not go out after 3 seconds, have it checked by Hyundai authorised re-pairer. Should there be any unusual condi- tions in the device while driving, ESP- OFF indicator illuminates as a warn- ing.If ESP-OFF indicator illuminates, pull your car to a safe place and stop the engine.Then, start the engine again to check if the ESP-OFF indicator goes out. If the indicator remains lit even after the engine has been started, haveyour car checked by an Hyundai authorised repairer. NOTE:
1) When the ESP-OFF indicator il-
luminates, electronic stability program is automatically deacti- vated for safety.
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11.Avoid jerky starts, sudden accel-eration or sudden stops.
12.Avoid sharp turns and rapid lane changes.
13.Avoid holding the brake pedal down
too long or too frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat, re- sulting in reduced braking efficiency.
14.When going down a hill, shift into a lower gear and use the engine brak-ing effect.When ascending a long grade, downshift the transaxle to a lower gear and reduce speed to reducechances of engine overloading and/ or overheating.
15.If you have to stop while going uphill, do not hold the vehicle inplace by pressing on the accelera- tor. This can cause the automatictransaxle to overheat. Use the park- ing brake or footbrake.
NOTE: When towing check transaxle fluid more frequently. CAUTION:
If overheating should occur whentowing, (temperature gauge readsnear red zone), taking the following action may reduce or eliminate the problem.
1. Turn off the air conditioner.
2. Reduce highway speed.
3. Select a lower gear when going uphill.
4. While in stop and go traffic, place the gear selection in park or neu- tral and idle the engine at a higher speed.
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