2004 Hyundai Sonata warning

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B290A01A-AATENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot. The engine coolant is under
pressure and could erupt and cause severe
burns. Wait until the engine is cool before
adding coolant to the reservoir.
The needle on the engine coolant temperature
gauge should stay in the normal range. If it
moves across the dial to "H" (Hot), pull over and
stop as soon as possible and turn off the engine.
Then open the hood and check the coolant
reservoir level and the water pump drive belt. If
you suspect cooling system trouble, have your
cooling system checked by a Hyundai dealer as
soon as possible.
B300A01A-AATSPEEDOMETER
Your Hyundai's speedometer is calibrated in
miles per hour (on the outer scale) and kilome-
ters per hour (on the inner scale).HEF-009HEF-008B
B280A01A-AATFUEL GAUGE
The needle on the gauge indicates the approxi-
mate fuel level in the fuel tank. The fuel capacity
is given in Section 9.
HEF-010 B270A01A-AAT
BRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING SOUND
The front disc brake pads have wear indicators
that should make a high-pitched squealing or
scraping noise when new pads are needed. The
sound may come and go or be heard all the time
when the vehicle is moving. It may also be heard
when the brake pedal is pushed down firmly.
Excessive rotor damage will result if the worn
pads are not replaced. See your Hyundai dealer
immediately.

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Selectable Function
Function ModeDisplay window
HEF-141B
HEF-142B
HEF-143A
HEF-144B
HEF-145B
HEF-146B
Trip A
Trip B
Drive time
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Warning Light of
Distance to EmptyThis mode indicates first distance you have
traveled from your origination point to a first
destination.
This mode indicates a second distance from the
first destination to the final destination.
This mode indicates the total drive time that the
ignition has been switched on and the engine
has been running since the last "Drive time"
reset.
This mode indicates the average speed since the
last "Average speed" reset.
This mode indicates the estimated distance to
empty from the current fuel in the fuel tank and
distance to empty symbol.
When the distance to empty is less than 50 km
or 30 miles, the distance to empty digits
disappear and warning light [- -] blinks.
B315A02Y-GATTRIP COMPUTER (If installed)
o The trip computer is a microcomputer-con-
trolled driver information system that dis-
plays information related to driving, such as
tripmeter, average speed and distance to
empty on the LCD.
o Pushing in the mode switch under the left
side of the speedometer changes the dis-
play as follows;
o Trip A → Trip B → Drive time → Average
Speed → Distance to Empty
o Distance to Empty is presumed information.
Even though pressed for 1 second it will not
reset to 0
NOTE:o The distance to empty can differ from
the actual tripmeter according to driving
conditions.
o The distance to empty can vary accord-
ing to the driving conditions, driving
pattern or vehicle speed.

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B370A01A-AATHAZARD WARNING SYSTEM
The hazard warning system should be used
whenever you find it necessary to stop the car
in a hazardous location. When you must make
such an emergency stop, always pull off the
road as far as possible.
The hazard warning lights are turned on by
pushing in on the hazard switch. This causes all
turn signal lights to blink. The hazard warning
lights will operate even though the key is not in
the ignition.
To turn the hazard warning lights off, push in on
the switch a second time.
B380A01A-AATREAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
SWITCHThe rear window defroster is turned on by
pushing in on the switch. To turn the defroster
off, push in on the switch a second time. The
rear window defroster automatically turns itself
off after about 15 minutes. To restart the de-
froster cycle, push in on the switch again after
it has turned itself off.
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1MS104018B
HEF-036
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.
HEF-038A
Automatic type
Rotary and push button type
NOTE:The engine must be running for the rear
window defroster to operate.

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B450A02Y-GATDRINK HOLDER (If installed)
The drink holder is located on the main console
for holding cups or cans. The drink holder can
be opened by pushing at its cover.
CAUTION:Place the drink holder in its closed position
while not in use.
WARNING:Do not place objects other than cups or
cans in the drink holder. Such objects can
be thrown out in the event of a sudden stop
or an accident, possibly injuring the pas-
sengers in the vehicle.
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B440A01Y-AATREAR ASHTRAY
The rear ashtray may be opened by pulling it out
by its top edge. To remove the ashtray to empty
or clean it, lift it up slightly and pull it all the way
out.
B430A03Y-AATFRONT ASHTRAY
The front ashtray may be opened by pushing
and releasing the ashtray at its top edge.
To clean the ashtray, the plastic ash receptacle
should be removed and lift the receptacle out.
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B440A01YHEF-155

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B460A01Y-AATSUNROOF (If installed)
Sun Shade
Your HYUNDAI is equipped with a sliding sun-
shade which you can manually adjust to let in
light with the sunroof closed, or to block sunlight.
WARNING:Never adjust the sunshade while driving.
B460B01Y-AATOpening the Sunroof System
The sunroof can be electrically opened or closed
with the ignition key in the "ON" position. To open
or to close, press and hold the button located
in the front of the roof panel. Release the button
when the sunroof reaches the desired position.
WARNING:o Do not close a sunroof if anyone’s hands,
arms or body are between the sliding
glass and the sunroof sash, as this could
result in injury.
o Do not place your head or arms out of the
sunroof opening at any time.
B460A01YB460B01Y
CAUTION:o Do not open the sunroof in severely cold
temperature or when it is covered with
ice or snow.
o Periodically remove any dirt that may
have accumulated on the guide rails.
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B460C01Y-AAT
Tilting the Sunroof System
The sunroof can be tilted and closed with the
ignition key in the "ON" position. Release the
button when the sunroof reaches the desired
position.To close the sunroof, press the "DOWN"
button.
B460C01Y

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B510A01A-AATOUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR
Manual Type
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.
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-AATElectric Type (If installed)
The outside rearview mirrors can be adjusted
to your preferred rear vision, both directly be-
hind 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.
B500A01A-AATGLOVE BOX
WARNING:
To avoid the possibility of injury in case of
an accident or a sudden stop, the glove box
door should be kept closed when the car is
in motion.
To open the glove box, pull on the glove box
release lever.
B500A02Y
HEF-205
HEF-129A

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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 appro-
priate perimeter switch as illustrated.
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
approved de-icer.
WARNING:Be careful when judging the size or dis-
tance of any object seen in the passenger
side rear view 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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B510D01Y-AAT
OUTSIDE REAR VIEW 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 defroster. The
rearview mirror glass will be heated for defrost-
ing 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 15 minutes.
B510B03Y
HEF-036
Automatic type
HEF-038A
Rotary and push button type

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B510C01A-AATFOLDING THE OUTSIDE REARVIEW
MIRRORS
To fold the outside rearview mirrors, push them
toward the rear.
The outside rearview mirrors can be folded
rearward for parking in narrow areas.
WARNING:Do not adjust or fold the outside rear view
mirrors while the vehicle is moving. This
could result in loss of control, and an acci-
dent which could cause death, serious in-
jury or property damage.
B520A01A-AATDAY/NIGHT INSIDE REARVIEW MIR-
ROR
Your Hyundai is equipped with a day/night inside
rear view 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 reduced.
B520B01O-GATDAY/NIGHT REARVIEW MIRROR
(Electric type) (If installed)
The electric type day/night inside rearview mir-
ror controls automatically the glare of headlights
of the car behind you. Adjust the rearview mirror
to the desired position.
B510C01YHEF-206
HEF-207