OWNER'S MANUAL
A030A05F-AAT
Operation
Maintenance
Specifications
All information in this Owner's Manual is current at the time of publication. However, Hyundai reserves the right to make changes at any
time so that our policy of continual product improvement may be carried out.
This manual applies to all Hyundai Tiburon models and includes descriptions and explanations of optional as well as standard equipment.
As a result, you may find material in this manual that does not apply to your specific vehicle.
HGK037
1FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
41MULTI-FUNCTION LIGHT SWITCH
B340A01A-AAT
COMBINATION TURN SIGNAL,
HEADLIGHT AND HIGH-BEAM
SWITCH
Turn Signal Operation
Pulling down on the lever causes the turn
signals on the left side of the car to blink. Pushing
upwards on the lever causes the turn signals on
the right side of the car to blink. As the turn is
completed, the lever will automatically return to
the center position and turn off the turn signals
at the same time. If either turn signal indicator
light blinks more rapidly than usual, goes on but
does not blink, or does not go on at all, there is
a malfunction in the system. Check for a burned-
out fuse or bulb or see your Hyundai dealer.
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Lane Change Signal
To indicate a lane change, move the lever up or
down to a point where it begins flashing.
The lever will automatically return to the center
position when released.
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Headlight Switch
To operate the headlights, turn the barrel on the
end of the multi-function switch. The first posi-
tion turns on the parking lights, sidelights, tail
lights and instrument panel lights. The second
position turns on the headlights.
NOTE:The ignition must be in the "ON" position
to turn on the headlight.
HGK039
1FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
45DIGITAL CLOCK
B400A01F-AAT
There are three control buttons for the digital
clock. Their functions are:
HOUR- Push "H" to advance the hour indi-
cated.
MIN- Push "M" to advance the minute indi-
cated.
RESET- Push "R" to reset minutes to ":00" to
facilitate resetting the clock to the
correct time. When this is done:
Pressing "R" between 10 : 30 and 11 : 29
changes the readout to 11 : 00.
Pressing "R" between 11 : 30 and 12 : 29
changes the readout to 12 : 00.
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REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
SWITCH
B380A01GK B380A01A-AAT
The rear window defroster and heated outside
rearview mirrors are turned on by pushing in the
switch. To turn the defroster off, push the switch
a second time. The rear window defroster
automatically turns itself off after about 15 min-
utes. To restart the defroster cycle, push in the
switch again after it has turned itself off.
NOTE:The ignition must be in the "ON" position
for the rear window defroster to operate.
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.
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A Type
B Type
1FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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B260F01GK-AAT
The CD auto changer is located in the right side
of the quater trim.
o To use the CD auto changer.
1. Open the sliding lid of the CD auto changer.
2. To eject the compact disc magazine, press
the EJECT button located inside the CD auto
changer.
3. Insert the discs into the magazine.
4. Push the magazine into the CD auto changer
and close the sliding lid.
o The CD auto changer can be used when the
ignition switch is in either the "ON" or "ACC"
position.
1. CD Select Button
When the CD changer magazine contains discs,
press the "CD" button and the CD changer can
be used even if the radio is being used. The
Hyundai CD changer can hold up to eight discs.
The disc number will be lit, and the track number,
and elapsed time will be displayed.
2. DISC Select Button
To select the CD you want, push " " to change
the disc number.
3. TRACK UP/DOWN
o The desired track on the disc currently being
played can be selected using the track
number.
o Press once to skip forward to the begin-
ning of the next track. Press once to skip
back to the beginning of the track.
4. FF/REW ( / )
If you want to fast forward or reverse through
the compact disc track, push and hold in the FF
( ) or REW ( ) button.
When you release the button, the compact disc
player will resume playing.
5. REPEAT
o To repeat the music you are listening to,
press the RPT button. To cancel, press
again.
o If you do not release RPT operation when the
track ends, it will automatically be replayed.
This process will be continued until you push
the button again.
6. SCAN Button
o Press the SCAN button to playback the first
10 seconds of each track.
o Press the SCAN button again within 10 sec.
for the desired track.
NOTE:o When replacing the fuse, replace it with
a fuse having the correct capacity.
o This equipment is designed to be used
only in a 12 volt DC battery system with
negative ground.
o This unit is made of precision parts. Do
not attempt to disassemble or adjust
any parts.
o When driving your vehicle, be sure to
keep the volume of the unit set low
enough to allow you to hear sounds
coming from the outside.
TUNE
DISC
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B290H01GK-GAT
The CD auto changer is located in the right side
of the quater trim.
o To use the CD auto changer.
1. Open the sliding lid of the CD auto changer.
2. To eject the compact disc magazine, press
the EJECT button located inside the CD auto
changer.
3. Insert the discs into the magazine.
4. Push the magazine into the CD auto changer
and close the sliding lid.
o The CD auto changer can be used when the
ignition switch is in either "ON" or "ACC"
position.
1. CD CHANGER Select Button
When the CD changer magazine contains discs,
press the "CD/CDC" button and the CD changer
can be used even if the radio or cassette player
is being used. The Hyundai CD changer can
hold up to eight discs. The disc number will be
lit, and the track number, and elapsed time will
be displayed.
2. DISC Select Button
To select the CD you want, push " " to change
the disc number.
3. TRACK UP/DOWN
o The desired track on the disc currently being
played can be selected using the track
number.
o Press once to skip forward to the beginn-
ing of the next track. Press once to skip
back to the beginning of the track.
4. FF/REW ( / )
If you want to fast forward or reverse through
the compact disc track, push and hold in the FF
( ) or REW ( ) button.
When you release the button, the compact disc
player will resume playing.
5. REPEAT
o To repeat the music you are listening to,
press the RPT button. To cancel, press
again.
o If you do not release RPT operation when the
track ends, it will automatically be replayed.
This process will be continued until you push
the button again.
6. SCAN Button (If installed)
o Press the SCAN button to playback the first
10 seconds of each track.
o Press the SCAN button again within 10 sec.
for the desired track.
7. EQ Button
Press the EQ button to select the CLASSIC,
JAZZ, ROCK and DEFEAT MODE for the
desired tone quality. Each press of the button
changes the display as follows;
TUNE
DISC
CLASSIC → JAZZ → ROCK → DEFEAT
NOTE:o When replacing the fuse, replace it with
a fuse having the correct capacity.
o This equipment is designed to be used
only in a 12 volt DC battery system with
negative ground.
o This unit is made of precision parts. Do
not attempt to disassemble or adjust
any parts.
o When driving your vehicle, be sure to
keep the volume of the unit set low
enough to allow you to hear sounds
coming from the outside.
2DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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WARNING: ENGINE EXHAUST CAN BE DANGEROUS!C010A01GK-AATEngine exhaust fumes can be extremely dangerous. If, at any time, you smell exhaust fumes inside the vehicle, open the windows immediately.
o Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas that can cause unconsciousness and death by asphyxiation.
o Be sure the exhaust system does not leak.
The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to change the oil or for any other purpose. If you hear a change
in the sound of the exhaust or if you drive over something that strikes the underneath side of the car, have the exhaust system checked
as soon as possible by your Hyundai dealer.
o Do not run the engine in an enclosed area.
Letting the engine idle in your garage, even with the garage door open, is a hazardous practice. Never run the engine in your garage any
longer than it takes to start the engine and back the car out.
o Avoid idling the engine for prolonged periods with people inside the car.
If it is necessary to idle the engine for a prolonged period with people inside the car, be sure to do so only in an open area with the air intake
set at "Fresh" and fan operating at one of the higher speeds so fresh air is drawn into the interior.
If you must drive with the tail gate open because you are carrying objects that make this necessary:
1. Close all windows.
2. Open side vents.
3. Set the air intake control at "Fresh", the air flow control at "Floor" or "Face" and the fan at one of the higher speeds.
To assure proper operation of the ventilation system, be sure the ventilation air intakes located just in front of the windshield are kept clear
of snow, ice, leaves or other obstructions.
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!PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automobile components and parts, including components found in the interior furnishings in a vehicle,
contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids
contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
2DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
11GOOD BRAKING PRACTICES
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Good Driving Practices
o Never move the gear selector lever from "P"
or "N" to any other position with the accelera-
tor pedal depressed.
o Never move the gear selector lever into "P"
when the vehicle is in motion.
o Be sure the car is completely stopped before
you attempt to shift into "R".
o Never take the car out of gear and coast
down a hill. This may be extremely hazard-
ous. Always leave the car in gear when
moving.
o Do not "ride" the brakes. This can cause
them to overheat and malfunction. Instead,
when you are driving down a long hill, slow
down and shift to a lower gear. When you do
this, engine braking will help slow the car.
o Slow down before shifting to a lower gear.
Otherwise, the lower gear may not be en-
gaged.
o Always use the parking brake. Do not de-
pend on placing the transaxle in "P" to keep
the car from moving.
o Exercise extreme caution when driving on a
slippery surface. Be especially careful when
braking, accelerating or shifting gears. On a
slippery surface, an abrupt change in ve-
hicle speed can cause the drive wheels to
lose traction and the vehicle to go out of
control.WARNING:o Avoid high cornering speeds.
o Do not make quick steering wheel move-
ments, such as sharp lane changes or
fast, sharp turns.
o Always wear your seat belts.
In a collision crash, un unbelted person
is significantly more likely to die than a
person wearing a seatbelt.
o The risk of rollover is greatly increased if
you lose control of your vehicle at high-
way speeds.
o Loss of control often occurs if two or
more wheels drop off the roadway and
the driver oversteers to reenter the road-
way.
o In the event your vehicle leaves the road-
way, do not steer sharply. Instead, slow
down before pulling back into the travel
lanes.
o Never exceed posted speed limits.
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WARNING:Nothing should be carried on top of the
shelf panel behind the rear seat. If there
were an accident or a sudden stop, such
objects could move forward and cause
damage to the vehicle or injure the occu-
pants.
o After being parked, check to be sure the
parking brake is not engaged and that the
parking brake indicator light is out before
driving away.
o Driving through water may get the brakes
wet. They can also get wet when the car is
washed. Wet brakes can be dangerous!
Your car will not stop as quickly if the brakes
are wet. Wet brakes cause the car to pull to
one side. To dry the brakes, apply the
brakes lightly until the braking action returns
to normal, taking care to keep the car under
control at all times. If the braking action does
not return to normal, stop as soon as it is safe
to do so and call your Hyundai dealer for
assistance.
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(automatic). In addition, place wheel chocks
at each of the trailer's tires.
9. If the trailer has electric brakes, start your
vehicle and trailer moving, and then apply the
trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the
brakes are working. This lets you check
your electrical connection at the same time.
10.During your trip, occasionally check to be
sure that the load is secure, and that the
lights and any trailer brakes are still working.
11.Avoid jerky starts, sudden acceleration 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, resulting in reduced braking
efficiency.
14.When going down a hill, shift into a lower gear
and use the engine braking effect.
When ascending a long grade, downshift the
transaxle to a lower gear and reduce speed
to reduce chances of engine overloading
and/or overheating.
15.If you have to stop while going uphill, do not
hold the vehicle in place by pressing on the
accelerator. This can cause the automatic
transaxle to overheat. Use the parking brake
or footbrake.
NOTE:When towing check transaxle fluid more
frequently.
CAUTION:If overheating should occur when towing,
(the temperature gauge reads near 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 selector in park or neutral and idle
the engine at a higher speed.
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