
CONSUMER INFORMATION 8- 5
I070A01A-AAT TIRE BALANCING A tire that is out of balance may affect handling and tire wear. The tires onyour Hyundai were balanced before the car was delivered but may need balancing again during the years youown the car. Whenever a tire is dismounted for repair, it should be rebalanced beforebeing reinstalled on the car. I080A01A-AAT TIRE TRACTION Tire traction can be reduced if you drive on worn tires, tires that are im-properly inflated or on slippery road surfaces. Tires should be replaced when tread wear indicators appear. Toreduce the possibility of losing control, slow down whenever there is rain, snow or ice on the road. I090A01S-GAT WHEN TO REPLACE TIRES
I060A01FC-GAT TIRE ROTATION
Tires should be rotated every 10,000 km (6,000 miles). If you notice thattires are wearing unevenly between rotations, have the car checked by a Hyundai dealer so the cause may becorrected. After rotating, adjust the tire pressures and be sure to check wheel nut tight-ness.
HA1409Spare tire WARNING:
o Do not use the temporary spare tire for tire rotation.
o Do not mix bias-ply and radial-
ply tires under any circum- stances. This may cause danger- ous handling characteristics.
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Wear indicator
1.6 mm (0.06 in.)
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10- 2 INDEX
A Air Bag ...................................................................... 1-34
Air Cleaner Filter ....................................................... 6-17
Air Conditioning
Care ....................................................................... 6-22
Operation ............................................................... 1-82
Switch ..................................................................... 1-81
Air conditioner filter .......................................... 1-83, 6-23 Antenna ................................................................... 1-107
Ashtray ...................................................................... 1-58
Auto Fuel cut Switch................................................ 1-73
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Battery .............................................................. 2-16, 6-28 Brake Anti-lock system ..................................................... 2-13
Checking the brakes .............................................. 6-21
Fluid ....................................................................... 6-21
Pedal clearance ..................................................... 6-25
Pedal freepl ay ........................................................ 6-25
Practices ................................................................ 2-12
Breaking-In your New Hyundai ................................... 1-3
Bulbs Repl acement ................................................... 6-32
Bulbs wattage ........................................................... 6-37C
Care of Cassette Tapes ....................
..................... 1-119
Cargo area cover ...................................................... 1-70
Cassette Tape Player Operation
(K220, K240, H280, HMP280) . 1-89, 1-94, 1-99, 1-108
Catalytic Converter ..................................................... 7-3
CD Changer operation (HMP280) .......................... 1-115
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock ................................. 1-8
Child Restraint System............................................. 1-26
Cigarette Lighter ....................................................... 1-58
Clock ......................................................................... 1-58
Clutch
Pedal freepl ay ........................................................ 6-24
Combination Ligh
Headlight flasher .................................................... 1-54
Headlight swi tch ..................................................... 1-53
High-beam swi tch .................................................. 1-54
Lane change si gnal ................................................ 1-53
Turn signal oper ation............................................. 1-53
Compact Disc Player Operation (H280, HMP280)
.................................................................. 1-101, 1-111
Console tray .............................................................. 1-59
Cooling Fans ............................................................. 6-29
Corrosion protection
Cleaning the interior ................................................. 4-5
Protecting your Hyundai from corrosion .................. 4-2
Washing and waxing ................................................ 4-3

10- 4 INDEX
H Hazard Warning Syst em ........................................... 1-56
Headlight Aiming Adjustment ....................................6-31
Headlight Leveling Device Syst em ...........................1-59
Heating and cooling control ...................................... 1-75
Heating and Ventilation ............................................. 1-76
Air flow control ....................................................... 1-77
Air intake control .................................................... 1-77
Bi-level heating ....................................................... 1-80
Fan speed control .................................................. 1-76
Temperature control ............................................... 1-79
High-Mounted Rear Stop Light................................. 1-67
Hood Release ........................................................... 1-67
How to use luggage room .. ......................................1-70
Horn .......................................................................... 1-74
IIgnition Sw itch ............................................................. 2-3
Immobilizer S ystem ..................................................... 1-5
Instrument Cluster and Indicator ..............................1-41
IInterior Light Interior light ............................................................ 1-63
Map light ................................................................ 1-62
Intermittent Wiper ..................................................... 1-55
JJump Starting .............................................................. 3-3 K
Key .............................................................................. 1-4
If you lose your keys ............................................. 3-14
Positions ................................................................... 2-4
L Lubrication Chart ......................................................... 9-4
Luggage Net ............................................................. 1-72
Luggage Board .......................................................... 1-72
Luggage Under Tray ................................................. 1-71
MMaintenance Intervals Explanation of scheduled maintenance items
................................................................................. 5-8
Maintenance under severe usage conditions .......... 5-7Scheduled maintenance ........................................... 5-4
Service requ irements............................................... 5-2
Mirrors Day-night inside rearview ....................................... 1-66
Outside rearview mirror heater .............................. 1-66
O Odometer .................................................................. 1-50
Outside rear view...................................................... 1-64

Responsibilty For Maintenance
It is the responsibility of the vehicle owner/driver to ensure that all routine mainte- nance services are undertaken in line with the recommendations specified in Section 5 of this manual. In addition, in order to ensure continued validity of the new vehiclewarranty and safe operation of the vehicle, non scheduled maintenance/running repairs should be undertaken at the earliest available opportunity. Under severe operating conditions, more frequent maintenance is required. Detailsof the maintenance schedule for such conditions are also given in section 5. It is recommended that all maintenance operations and repairs are entrusted to a franchised Hyundai dealer to ensure that the latest repair methods, specializedtooling and genuine Hyundai parts are used to ensure the continued reliability and safety of the vehicle.
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SA030A1-EFOREWORD
Hyundai Motor Company wish to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing a Hyundai product and to welcome you to the ever increasing number of discriminating motorists who drive Hyundai vehicles. The advanced engineering and construction methods employed during both design and production of the Hyundaimarque are something of which we are proud, and this commitment to providing a high quality product is supported by a comprehensive after sales and warranty service of which we are equally proud. This owners manual will introduce the operating and maintenance requirements for the vehicle and it is recommended that it is carefully read to ensure that the maximum performance and durability along with safe and satisfactory operation are obtained. The recommended routine maintenance servicing along with anyrunning repairs that may be required should be entrusted to a franchised Hyundai dealer to ensure that only the latest methods and genuine Hyundai replacement parts are used for the continued reliability, safety and performance of the vehicle. Should any question or query exist regarding any aspect of your Hyundai please contact the nearest Hyundai dealer who will be only too pleased to assist wherever possible. Note: This owners manual should be considered as part of the vehicle and should be kept in the vehicle at
all times for ease of reference. In the event of the vehicle being sold please ensure that this manual is left in the vehicle for the reference of the new owner.
CAUTION:
Severe engine and transaxle 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 9-4 in the Vehicle Specifications section of the Owner's Manual. Copyright 2004 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 permissionof Hyundai Motor Company.
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YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
1. Glove Box
2. Passenger's Airbag (Not all models)
3. Heating/Air Conditioning Control Panel(Not all models)
4. Rear Fog Light Switch
5. Front Fog Light Switch (Not all models)
6. Hazard Warning Light
7. Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
8. Horn and Driver's Airbag (Not all models)
9. Instrument Cluster
10. Multi-Function Light Switch
CAUTION:
When installing a container of liquid air freshener inside a vehicle, do not place it near the instrument cluster nor on the instrument panel pad surface. If there is any leakage from the air freshener onto these areas (instrument cluster, instrument panel pad or air ventilator), it may damage these parts. If the liquid from the air freshener does leak onto these areas, wash them with water immediately. 11. Headlight Leveling Switch (Not all models)
12. Rear Drink Holder
13. Cigarette Lighter
14. Parking Brake Lever
15. Shift Lever (Not all models)
16. Front Drink Holder
17. Ashtray
18. Fuse Box
19. Hood Release Lever
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YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
B255A01TB-GAT INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL * A detail explanations of these items will be found on page 1-37
SRS (Airbag) Service Reminder Indicator ABS Service Reminder Indicator Turn Signal Indicator Lights High Beam Indicator Light Oil Pressure Warning Light Parking Brake/Brake Level Warning Light Charging System Warning Light Tail Gate Open Warning LightDoor Ajar Warning Light and Chime
Low Fuel Level Warning Light Malfunction Indicator Light Seat Belt Reminder Light
O/D OFF Indicator (Automatic transaxle only)
Electric Power Steering System (EPS)Warning Light
Diesel Pre-heat Indicator Light (Diesel only)
Fuel Filter Warning Light (Diesel only)
Immobilizer Indicator
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1. FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAIFuel Reco mmendations ................................................... ................ 1-2
Running In Your new Hyundai ................................................... ...... 1-3
Immobilizer system ............................................. ............................. 1-4
Door locks (Theft-alarm syst em) ................................................ ..... 1-5
Power wi ndows .............................................. ................................1-10
Seat ................................................... .............................................1-11
Seat Belt .......................................... ...............................................1-17
Child restrain t system ........................................... .........................1-22
Supplemental restra int (AIRBAG) system ..................................... 1-30
Instrument cluster and i ndicator lights .................................... ........1-37
Warning Light and Indicator ................................................... .........1-39
Trip computer ................................................... ..............................1-46
Multi-Function Light Switch ............................................. ...............1-48
Windshield wiper/Washer Sw itch ............................................... ....1-50
Sunroof ................................................... ........................................1-55
Mirror ................................................... ...........................................1-59
Bonnet Release ................................................... ...........................1-62
How to use lu ggage Room ............................................... ..............1-66
Heating and cooling control ............................................ ................1-71
Stereo sound system ............................................. ........................1-80
Antenna ................................................... .......................................1-84
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