FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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Fuel Recommendations ................................................ 1-2
Breaking in Your New Hyundai ..................................... 1-3
Keys.............................................................................. 1-3
Door.............................................................................. 1-4
Power Windows ............................................................ 1-8
Seats ............................................................................. 1-9
Seat Belts....................................................................1-14
Child Restraint System...............................................1-19
Supplemental Restraint (AIRBAG) system .................1-25
Instrument Cluster and Indicator Lights ...................... 1-32
Warning and Indicator Lights ......................................1-34
Multi-Function Light Switch.........................................1-41
Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch...............................1-43
Sunroof.......................................................................1-47
Mirror...........................................................................1-51
Hood Release.............................................................1-54
Cruise Control.............................................................1-59
Heating and Cooling Control .......................................1-62
Stereo Sound System.................................................1-79
Audio System..............................................................1-81
Antenna.....................................................................1-1041
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.
HGK143A
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
50GLOVE BOXMIRROR
B510B01A-AAT
OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR
Electric Type (If installed)
HGK128
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 the
right and left outside mirror.
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.
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SPECTACLE CASE
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B491A01F-AAT
The spectacle case is located on the front
overhead console.
Push the end of the cover to open or close the
spectacle case.
HGK036
WARNING:Do not open the spectacle case while the
vehicle is moving.
The rear view mirror of the vehicle can be
blocked by an open spectacle case.
B500A01A-AAT
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.
HGK147
o To open the glove box, pull on the glove box
release lever.
1FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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2. Next, adjust the mirror angle by depressing
the appropriate perimeter switch as illus-
trated.
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 deicer.
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 REARVIEW 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.
B380A01GK
A Type
B Type
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B510C01A-AAT
FOLDING THE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW
MIRRORS
To fold the outside rear view mirrors, push them
toward the rear.
The outside rear view mirrors can be folded
rearward for parking in narrow areas.
B510C01GK
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.
1FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
52PARKING BRAKE
B530A01A-AAT
Always engage the parking brake before leav-
ing the car. This also turns on the parking brake
indicator light when the key is in the "ON" or
"START" position. Before driving away, be sure
that the parking brake is fully released and the
indicator light is off.
o To engage the parking brake, pull the lever
up as far as possible.
o To release the parking brake, pull up the
lever and press the thumb button. Then,
while holding the button in, lower the brake
lever.
HGK178
B520A01A-AAT
DAY/NIGHT INSIDE REAR VIEW 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.
B520A01GKB520B01O-GAT
DAY/NIGHT REAR VIEW MIRROR
(Electric type) (If installed)
The electric type day/night inside rearview mir-
ror automatically controls the glare of headlights
of the car behind you. Adjust the rearview mirror
to the desired position.
B520B01GKSensor
1FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
57HORN
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STEERING WHEEL TILT LEVER
B600A01HP-AAT
(If installed)
To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull the lever toward you and hold it to unlock.
2. Raise or lower the steering wheel to the
desired position.
3. After adjustment, release the lever.
WARNING:Do not attempt to adjust the steering wheel
while driving as this may result in loss of
control of the vehicle and serious injury or
death.
HGK127
Working Zone
B610A01S-AAT
Press the pad on the steering wheel to sound the
horn.
HGK141
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B580A01GK-AAT
Your Hyundai is equipped with sun visors to give
the driver and front passenger either frontal or
sideward shade. To reduce glare or to shut out
direct rays of the sun, turn the sun visor down.
A vanity mirror is provided on the back of the sun
visor for the front passenger.
NOTE:The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
label containing useful information can be
found on the back of each sun visor.Vanity mirror
HGK145
SUN VISOR
WARNING:
Do not place the sun visor in such a manner
that it obscures visibility of the roadway,
traffic or other objects.
2DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
C020A01A-AAT
Before you start the engine, you should always:
1. Look around the vehicle to be sure there are
no flat tires, puddles of oil, water or other
indications of possible trouble.
2. After entering the car, check to be sure the
parking brake is engaged.
3. Check that all windows, and lights are clean.
4. Check that the interior and exterior mirrors
are clean and in position.
5. Check your seat, seatback and headrest to
be sure they are in their proper positions.
6. Close all the doors.
7. Fasten your seat belt and be sure that all
other occupants have fastened theirs.
8. Turn off all lights and accessories that are
not needed.
9. When you turn the ignition switch to "ON",
check that all appropriate warning lights are
operating and that you have sufficient fuel.
10.Check the operation of warning lights and all
bulbs when key is in the "ON" position.
TO START THE ENGINE
C030A01A-AAT
COMBINATION IGNITION SWITCH
o If your Hyundai is equipped with a manual
transaxle, place the shift lever in neutral and
depress the clutch pedal fully.
o If your Hyundai has an automatic transaxle,
place the shift lever in "P" (park).
o To start the engine, insert the ignition key and
turn it to the "START" position. Release it as
soon as the engine starts. Do not hold the
key in the "START" position for more than 15
seconds.
NOTE:o For safety, the engine will not start if the
clutch pedal is not depressed fully
(Manual transaxle) or the shift lever is
not in "P" or "N" Position (Automatic
transaxle).
o The ignition key cannot be turned from
"ACC" position to "LOCK" position un-
less the shift lever is in the "P" (Park)
position or the negative battery terminal
is disconnected from the battery. To
remove the key, always confirm that the
shift lever is securely positioned in "P"
(Park) (For Automatic transaxle)
o For additional information about start-
ing, see page 2-5.
KEY POSITIONS
C040A01A-AAT
WARNING:The engine should not be turned off or the
key removed from the ignition key cylinder
while the vehicle is in motion. The steering
wheel is locked by removing the key.
C040A01E-1
LOCKACC
ON
START
o "START"
The engine is started in this position. It will crank
until you release the key.
6DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
4GENERAL CHECKS
G020C01A-AAT
Vehicle 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-AAT
Vehicle Exterior
The following should be checked monthly:
o Overall appearance and 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-AAT
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
o Air filter condition