2004 Hyundai Sonata brake light

3- 2 WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
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D010A01A-AATIF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START
D010B01A-AATIf Engine Doesn't Turn Over or Turns
Over Slowly
D010C01Y-AATIf Engine Turns Over Normally but Does
Not Start
1. Check fuel level.
2. Check all connectors at ignition, coil and
spark plugs. Re-connect any that may be
disconnected or loose.
3. Check the fuel line in the engine room.
4. If engine still refuses to start, call a Hyundai
dealer or seek other qualified assistance.
D010D01A-AATIf Engine Stalls While Driving
1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping a
straight line. Move cautiously off the road to
a safe place.
2. Turn on your emergency flashers.
3. Try to start the engine again. If your vehicle
will not start, contact a Hyundai dealer or
seek other qualified assistance.
WARNING:If the engine will not start, do not push or
pull the car to start it. This could result in a
collision or cause other damage. In addi-
tion, push or pull starting may cause the
catalytic converter to be overloaded and
create a fire hazard.
1. If your car has an automatic transaxle, be
sure the gear selector lever is in "N" or "P"
and the emergency brake is set.2. Check the battery connections to be sure
they are clean and tight.
3. Turn on the interior light. If the light dims or
goes out when you operate the starter, the
battery is discharged.
4. Check the starter connections to be sure
they are securely tightened.
5. Do not push or pull the vehicle to start it. See
instructions for "Jump Starting" on the fol-
lowing pages.
D020A02A-AATJUMP STARTING
WARNING:
The gas produced by the battery during the
jump-start operation is highly explosive. If
these instructions are not followed exactly,
serious personal injury and damage to the
vehicle may occur! If you are not sure how
to follow this procedure, seek qualified
assistance. Automobile batteries contain
sulfuric acid. This is poisonous and highly
corrosive. When jump starting, wear pro-
tective glasses and be careful not to get
acid on yourself, your clothing or on the car.
D010B02YHEF194
Battery

WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY 3- 3
o If you should accidentally get acid on your
skin or in your eyes, immediately remove
any contaminated clothing and flush the area
with clear water for at least 15 minutes. Then
promptly obtain medical attention. If you
must be transported to an emergency facil-
ity, continue to apply water to the affected
area with a sponge or cloth.
o The gas produced by the battery during the
jump-start operation is highly explosive. Do
not smoke or allow a spark or an open flame
in the vicinity.
o The battery being used to provide the jump
start must be 12-volt. If you cannot deter-
mine that it is a 12-volt battery, do not attempt
to use it for the jump start.
o To jump start a car with a discharged battery,
follow this procedure exactly:
1. If the booster battery is installed in another
vehicle, be sure the two vehicles are not
touching.
2. Turn off all unnecessary lights and acces-
sories in both vehicles.
3. Attach the clamps of the jumper cable in the
exact location shown on the illustration. First,
attach one clamp of the jumper cable to the
positive (+) post or cable of the discharged
battery. Then attach the other end of the
same cable to the positive (+) post or cable
of the booster battery. Next, using the other
cable, attach one clamp to the negative (-)
post or cable of the booster battery. Then
attach the other end of that cable to a solidmetal part of the engine away from the
battery. Do not connect the cable to any
moving part.
4. Start the engine in the car with the booster
battery and let it run for a few minutes. This
will help to assure that the booster battery is
fully charged. During the jumping operation,
run the engine in this vehicle at about 2,000
rpm.
5. Start your engine using the normal starting
procedure. After the engine starts, leave the
jumper cables connected and let the engine
run at fast idle or about 2,000 rpm for several
minutes.
6. Carefully remove the jumper cables in the
reverse order of attachment.
If you do not know why your battery became
discharged (because the lights were left on,
etc.), have the charging system checked by
your Hyundai dealer.D030A01A-AATIF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS
If your temperature gauge indicates overheat-
ing, you experience a loss of power, or hear loud
pinging or knocking, the engine is probably too
hot. If this happens, you should:
1. Pull off the road and stop as soon as it is safe
to do so.
2. Place the gear selector lever in "P" (auto-
matic), or neutral (manual transaxle) and set
the parking brake. If the air conditioning is on,
turn it off.
3. If engine coolant is running out under the car
or steam is coming out from the hood, stop
the engine. Do not open the hood until the
coolant has stopped running or the steaming
has stopped. If there is no visible loss of
engine coolant and no steam, leave the
engine running and check to be sure the
engine cooling fan is operating. If the fan is
not running, turn the engine off.
4. Check to see if the water pump drive belt is
missing. If it is not missing, check to see that
it is tight. If the drive belt seems to be
satisfactory, check for coolant leaking from
the radiator, hoses or under the car. (If the
air conditioning had been in use, it is normal
for cold water to be draining from it when you
stop).

6- 4 DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
G020C01A-AATVehicle Interior
The following should be checked each time
when the vehicle is driven:
o Lights operation
o Windshield wiper operation
o Horn operation
o Defroster, heating 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 Sunvisor operation
If you notice anything that does not operate
correctly or appears to be functioning incor-
rectly, inspect it carefully and seek assistance
from your Hyundai dealer if service is needed.
G020B01A-AATVehicle Exterior
The following should be checked monthly:
o Overall appearance and condition
o Air filter condition
o Wheel condition and wheel nut torque
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)
G020A01A-AATGENERAL CHECKS
Engine 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
o Battery condition

DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE 6- 17
G160A01A-AATCHECKING CLUTCH PEDAL
FREE-PLAY
With the engine off, press lightly on the clutch
pedal until you feel a change in resistance. This
is the clutch pedal free-play. The free-play
should be within the limits specified in the illus-
tration. If it is not, have it inspected by your
Hyundai dealer and adjusted or repaired if
necessary.
G170A02A-AATCHECKING BRAKE PEDAL
FREE-PLAY
With the engine off, press down on the brake
pedal several times to reduce the vacuum in the
brake booster.
Then, using your hand, press down slowly on
the brake pedal until you feel a change in
resistance. This is the brake pedal free-play.
The free-play should be within the limits speci-
fied in the illustration above. If it is not, have it
inspected by your Hyundai dealer and adjusted
or repaired if necessary.
G160A01EHXGS508
0.24~0.51 in.
(6~13 mm)0.12~0.31 in.
(3~8 mm)
G180A01A-AATCHECKING BRAKE PEDAL
CLEARANCE
You need a helper to check the brake pedal
clearance. With the engine running, have your
helper press down on the brake pedal several
times and then hold it down with a force of about
110 lbs (50 kg, 490 N). The brake pedal clear-
ance is the distance from the top surface of the
brake pedal to the asphalt sheeting under the
floor mat.
If the brake pedal clearance is not within the
limits specified in the illustration, have it in-
spected by your Hyundai dealer and adjusted
or repaired if necessary.
G180A01L
2.95 in. (75 mm)

10- 2 INDEX
A
Air bag ...............................................................................................1-28
Air Cleaner Filter ...............................................................................6-11
Air Conditioning
Care..............................................................................................6-15
Operation............................................................................ 1-71, 6-16
Switch...........................................................................................1-70
Antenna..........................................................................................1-103
Ashtray..............................................................................................1-46
Audio (H240, H260, H290)........................................... 1-81, 1-86, 1-92
B
Battery..................................................................................... 2-14, 6-19
Brake
Anti-lock system..........................................................................2-10
Checking the brakes ....................................................................6-14
Fluid ..............................................................................................6-14
Pedal clearance...........................................................................6-17
Pedal free-play.............................................................................6-17
Practices......................................................................................2-12
Breaking-In your New Hyundai .......................................................... 1-3
Bulb Replacement.............................................................................6-21
C
Care of Cassette Tapes ................................................................1-101
Cassette Tape Player Operation (H240, H290) .................... 1-84, 1-95
Catalytic Converter............................................................................. 7-3
Child Restraint System.....................................................................1-22
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock ......................................................... 1-6
Cigarette Lighter................................................................................1-45
Clock .................................................................................................1-45Clutch
Checking fluid...............................................................................6-15
Pedal free-play.............................................................................6-17
Combination Light
Headlight flasher..........................................................................1-42
Headlight switch...........................................................................1-41
High-beam switch........................................................................1-42
Lane change signal ......................................................................1-41
Turn signal operation...................................................................1-41
Compact Disc Player Operation (H260, H290) ..................... 1-89, 1-97
Consumer Information........................................................................ 8-5
Cooling Fans.....................................................................................6-20
Corrosion protection
Cleaning the interior....................................................................... 4-4
Protecting your Hyundai from corrosion....................................... 4-2
Washing and waxing...................................................................... 4-3
Cruise Control...................................................................................1-62
D
Defrosting/Defogging........................................................................1-77
Door
Door locks...................................................................................... 1-4
Front door edge warning light ......................................................1-60
Locking, unlocking front door with a key ...................................... 1-4
Drink Holder ......................................................................................1-46
Drive Belts.........................................................................................6-18
Driving
Economical driving .......................................................................2-13
Smooth cornering.........................................................................2-13
Winter driving...............................................................................2-13

Seoul KoreaPrinting: FEB. 20, 2004
Publication No.: A38O-EU42P
Printed in Korea
SERVICE STATION INFORMATION
FUEL:
UNLEADED gasoline only
Pump Octane Rating of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher.
FUEL TANK CAPACITY
US.gal (Imp.gal., liter) 17.2 (14.3, 65)
TIRE PRESSURE:
See the label on the driver's side of the center pillar outer panel.
OTHER TIRE INFORMATION:
See pages 8-2 through 8-6
HOOD RELEASE:
Pull handle under left side of dash.
ENGINE OIL:
API grade SH, SG or SG/CD multigrade and fuel efficient oil. Use SAE
10W-30, 10W-40 or 10W-50 if normal temperatures are above -10°F
(-23°C). For other viscosity recommendations, see page 6-5 or 9-4.
MANUAL TRANSAXLE:
HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF 75W/90 (API GL-4) Oil level
should be up to filler-bolt hole in housing beside differential.
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE:
Apply the parking brake, with the engine running, shift the selector
lever through all ranges and return to “N” (Neutral) position. Then
check the level of fluid on the dipstick. Use only HYUNDAI GENU-
INE ATF available at your dealer or DIAMOND ATF SP-III or SK
ATF SP-III.
QUICK INDEX
o Car will not start ....................................................................... 3-2
o Flat tire ..................................................................................... 3-5
o Warning light/chime comes on .............................................. 1-35
o Engine overheats ...................................................................... 3-3
o Towing of your vehicle ............................................................. 3-9
o Starting the engine ................................................................... 2-3
o Driving tips for first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) .......................... 1-3
o Scheduled maintenance ............................................................ 5-4
o Reporting safety defects ........................................................... 8-7