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SAFETY AND VEHICLE DAMAGE WARNING
This manual includes information titled as WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE. These titles indicate the following:
WARNING:
This indicates that a condition may result in harm, serious injury or death to you or other persons if the warning is not heeded. Follow the advice provided with the warning.
CAUTION:
This indicates that a condition may result in damage to your vehicle or its equipment if the caution is not heeded. Follow the advice provided with the caution. NOTE: This indicates that interesting or helpful information is being provided.
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1. Multi-function light switch
2. Seat warmer switch (If installed)
3. Horn/Driver's side airbag (If installed)
4. Rear heater switch (If installed)
5. Windshield wiper/Washer switch
6. Hazard warning switch
7. Front fog light switch (If installed)
8. 4WD Switch (If installed)
9. Rear fog light switch (If installed)
10. Rear window defroster switch
11. Passenger's side airbag (If installed)
12. Glove box13. Headlight leveling device switch (If installed)
14. ECT switch (Automatic transmission only)
15. Fuel-filler lid release lever
16. Hood release lever
17. Panel brightness control knob (Rheostat) (If installed)
18. Engine RPM adjustment knob (If installed)
19. Heater/Air conditioner control panel
20. Cigarette lighter
21. Ashtray
22. Drink holder
23. Audio system (If installed)
24. Digital clock (If installed)
CAUTION:
When installing the container of liquid air refresher inside a vehicle, do not place it near theinstrument cluster nor on the crash pad surface. If there is any leakage from the air refresher onto these areas (Instrument cluster, crash pad or air ventilator), it may damage these parts. If the liquid from air refresher does leak onto these areas, wash them with water immediately.
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1. Multi-function light switch
2. Horn/Driver's side airbag (If installed)
3. Windshield wiper/Washer switch
4. Hazard warning switch
5. Front fog light switch (If installed)
6. Rear fog light switch (If installed)
7. Outside rearview mirror heater switch (If installed)
8. Glove box
9. Hood release lever10. Headlight leveling device switch (If installed)
11. Engine RPM Adjustment Knob
12. Heater/Air conditioner control panel
13. Cigarette lighter
14. Ashtray
15. Drink holder
16. Audio system (If installed)
17. Digital clock (If installed)
CAUTION:
When installing the container of liquid air refresher inside a vehicle, do not place it near theinstrument cluster nor on the crash pad surface. If there is any leakage from the air refresheronto these areas (Instrument cluster, crash pad or air ventilator), it may damage these parts. If the liquid from air refresher does leak onto these areas, wash them with water immediately.
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YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
B255A01P-GAT INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER * More detailed explanations of these items will be found beginning on page 2-8.
O/D OFF Indicator Light (Automatic Transmission Only)
Fuel Filter Warning Light (Diesel only)
Diesel Pre-heat Indicator Light (Diesel only)
Immobilizer Warning Light (If installed)
SRS (Airbag) Service Reminder Indicator Light (If installed)
ABS Service Reminder Indicator Light(If installed)
Turn Signal Indicator Lights High Beam Indicator LightLow Oil Pressure Warning Light Parking Brake/Low Brake Fluid Level Warning Light Charging System Warning Light Seat Belt Warning Light (If installed) Door Ajar Warning Light Low Fuel Level Warning Light
POWER/HOLD Indicator Light (If installed) Malfunction Indicator Light (If installed)
4WD HIGH/LOW Indicator Light (If installed)
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1BEFORE DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
2RUNNING-IN RECOMMEN- DATIONSBEFORE DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE SAFETY CHECKS
Drive range1st
2nd 3rd
4th 5th
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B010A01P-GAT Be sure you know your vehicle and its equipment and how to use it safely. B010B01P-GAT Before entering the vehicle
o Check that windows, mirrors and lights are clean.
o Check if any tire is low or flat.
o Look for fluid leaks.
o Check that area is clear if you're about to back up.
B010C03P-GAT After entering the vehicle
o Lock all doors.
o The driver and passengers are wear- ing properly adjusted seat belts.
o The head restraints are properly adjusted, if so equipped.
o Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
o Check warning lights for correct
operation, with the ignition key in the position "ON".
o Check all gauges, for normal opera- tion. WARNING: (Diesel only)
To ensure that sufficient vacuum exists within the brake system dur-ing cold weather start-up condi- tions, it is necessary to run the engine at idle after starting the en-gine. NOTE: Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, and windshield washer fluid, should be checked daily and/or weekly, orwhenever you refuel. Further details are described in the "CONSUMER INFORMATION" sec-tion. B020A01P-GAT During the running-in period for the first 1,000km(600miles), it is advisable to drive your new vehicle using the following precautions as a guideline toaid long life as well as future economy and performance.
1. Do not race the engine at high
speeds.
2. Avoid rapid starting, acceleration,
braking and prolonged high-speedrunning.
3. Keep to the running-in speed limit
shown below.
Please note that the legal speed limitsdisplayed must be adhered to.
4. Do not exceed loading limits.
5. Refrain from towing a trailer.
km/h (mph)
Running-in speed 0~25(0~16)
20~50(13~31) 30~80(19~50)
40~(25~) 50~(32~)
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BEFORE DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
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B030A01P-GAT BEFORE OPERATION PRECAUTIONS FOR NEWVEHICLE The performance and life of a vehicle depend largely on how the vehicle is handled when new.To maintain the parts smoothly and sustain high performance for a long time to come, be sure to observe thefollowing points. Make sure that your vehicle does not miss the first 5,000 km inspec- tions. After the first 5,000 km of driving, take your vehicle to your nearest service shop for inspection. B040A01P-GAT OPERATION IN FOREIGN COUN- TRIES If you are going to drive your Hyundai in another country, be sure to:
o Observe all regulations regarding
registration and insurance.
o Determine that acceptable fuel is available.
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B055A02P-GAT LOADING YOUR VEHICLE Never load the luggage and people to exceed GVWR(MLW) and GAWR ofyour vehicle. You can find the GVWR(MLW) and GAWR -maximum loading capacities-on the VIN plate. The GVWR(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) or MLW(Maximum LoadedWeight) means total weight of the ve- hicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. And GAWR means the maximumweights that the front and rear axles can endure the weights including ve- hicle itself weight.
WARNING:
Improperly loading your car canseriously affect its steering and braking performance causing a crash in which you may be seri-ously injured or killed. NOTE: Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of overloading.
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1BEFORE DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
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B885C02A-GAT Key Numbers
Without Theft-alarm system
With Theft-alarm system
The vehicle key number is recorded upon a metal tag attached to the keys when the vehicle is first delivered toyou. The key number should be recordedand kept in a safe place in case theneed to order further keys arises. New keys are available from any Hyundai dealer by quoting the relevant keynumber. In the interest of security, the metal tag attached to the keys which bears thekey number should be removed from the key ring after you receive your new vehicle. In addition, key numbers can-not be provided by Hyundai for secu- rity reasons. If you need additional keys or if youshould lose your keys, your authorized Hyundai dealer can make new keys.
B880D02A-GAT Limp home procedures In case the immobilizer warning indi- cator blinks for five seconds when theignition key is turned to "ON" position, this indicates that the immobilizer sys- tem is out of order. And you cannotstart the engine without the limp home procedures with ignition key. The following procedure is how to startthe engine with the function of the limp home. (0, 1, 2, 3 as a sample pass- word).
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1BEFORE DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
12DOOR
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B040A01A-AAT DOOR LOCKS
WARNING:
o Unlocked doors can be danger- ous. Before you drive away (es- pecially if there are children in the car), be sure that all the doorsare securely closed and locked so that the doors cannot be inad- vertently opened from the inside.This helps assure that doors will not be opened accidentally. Also, when combined with theproper use of seat belts, locking the doors helps keep occupants from being ejected from the carin case of an accident.
o Before opening the door, always
look for and avoid oncoming traf-fic. B040B01A-AAT Locking and Unlocking Front Doors With a Key
o The door can be locked or unlocked
with a key.
o Lock the door by turning the key
toward the front of the vehicle and unlock it by turning the key toward the rear. LOCK
B130B01P-GAT To lock the front doors without a key Set the inside lock button to the locked position, and close the door. Be careful not to lock the doors while the key is inside the vehicle.
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