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WARNING:
o Do not install a child restraint system in
the front passenger seat position.
A child restraint system must never be
placed in the front seat. The infant or
baby could be severely injured by an
airbag deployment in case of an acci-
dent.
o Modification to SRS components or
wir-ing, including the addition of any
kind of badges to the pad covers or
modifications to the body structure,
can adversely affect SRS performance
and lead to possible injury.
B240C03A-AATSRS Careo The SRS is virtually maintenance free and there
are no parts you can safely service by yourself.
The entire SRS system must be inspected by
an authorized Hyundai dealer in 10 years after
the date that the vehicle was manufactured.
o Any work on the SRS system, such as remov-
ing, installing, repairing, or any work on the
steering wheel must be performed by a qualified
Hyundai technician. Improper handling of the
airbag system may result in serious personal
injury.
B240C01HP
o To prevent unexpected deployment of
the side impact air bag that may result
in personal injury, avoid impact to the
side impact airbag sensor when the
ignition key is on.
WARNING:
o For cleaning the airbag pad covers, use
only a soft, dry cloth or one which has
been moistened with plain water. Sol-
vents or cleaners could adversely affect
the airbag covers and proper deployment
of the system.
o No objects should be placed over or
near the airbag modules on the steer-
ing wheel, instrument panel, and the
front passenger's panel above the glove
box, because any such object could
cause harm if the vehicle is in a crash
severe enough to cause the airbags to
inflate.
o If the airbags inflate, they must be
replaced by an authorized Hyundai
dealer.
o Do not tamper with or disconnect SRS
wiring, or other components of the SRS
system. Doing so could result in injury,
due to accidental inflation of the airbags
or by rendering the SRS inoperative.
o If components of the airbag system
must be discarded, or if the vehicle
must be scrapped, certain safety pre-
cautions must be observed. Your
Hyundai dealer knows these precau-
tions and can give you the necessary
information. Failure to follow these
precautions and procedures could in-
crease the risk of personal injury.
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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
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B260B01A-AAT
SRS (AIRBAG) SERVICE RE-
MINDER INDICATOR (SRI)
The SRS service reminder indicator (SRI) comes
on and flashes for about 6 seconds after the
ignition key is turned to the "ON" position or
after the engine is started, after which it will go
out.
This light also comes on when the SRS is not
working properly. If the SRI does not come on,
or continuously remains on after flashing for
about 6 seconds when you turned the ignition
key to the "ON" position or started the engine,
or if it comes on while driving, have the SRS
inspected by an authorized Hyundai Dealer.
B260P02Y-GAT
ABS SERVICE REMINDER IN-
DICATOR (SRI) (If Installed)
When the key is turned to the "ON" position, the
Anti-Lock Brake System SRI will come on and
then go off in a few seconds. If the ABS SRI
remains on, comes on while driving, or does not
come on when the key is turned to the "ON"
position, this indicates that there may be a
problem with the ABS.
If this occurs, have your vehicle checked by
your Hyundai dealer as soon as possible. The
normal braking system will still be operational,
but without the assistance of the anti-lock brake
system.
WARNING:
If both ABS SRI and Parking Brake/Brake fluid
level warning lights remain "ON" or come on
while driving, there may be a problem with
E.B.D. (Electronic Brake Force Distribution).
If this occurs, avoid sudden stops and have
your vehicle checked by your Hyundai dealer
as soon as possible.
B260F01A-AAT
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR LIGHT
The high beam indicator light comes on when-
ever the headlights are switched to the high
beam or flash position.B260C01A-AAT
O/D OFF INDICATOR
(Automatic Transaxle only)
When the overdrive switch is turned on, the
overdrive off indicator will go out. This amber
indicator will be illuminated when the overdrive
switch is turned off (Auto T/A only).B260D01A-AAT
TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR
LIGHTS
The blinking green arrow on the instrument
panel shows the direction indicated by the turn
signals. If the arrow comes on but does not
blink, blinks more rapidly than normal, or does
not blink at all, a malfunction in the turn signal
system is indicated. Your dealer should be con-
sulted for repairs.
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B260G01A-AAT
LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING
LIGHTCAUTION:
If the oil pressure warning light stays on while
the engine is running, serious engine damage
may result. The oil pressure warning light
comes on whenever there is insufficient oil
pressure. In normal operation, it should come
on when the ignition switch is turned on, then
go out when the engine is started. If the oil
pressure warning light stays on while the
engine is running, there is a serious malfunc-
tion.
If this happens, stop the car as soon as it is
safe to do so, turn off the engine and check the
oil level. If the oil level is low, fill the engine oil
to the proper level and start the engine again.
If the light stays on with the engine running,
turn the engine off immediately. In any in-
stance where the oil light stays on when the
engine is running, the engine should be
checked by a Hyundai dealer before the car is
driven again.
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B260H03A-AAT
PARKING BRAKE/
LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
WARNING LIGHT
CAUTION:
If you suspect brake trouble, have your brakes
checked by a Hyundai dealer as soon as pos-
sible. Driving your car with a problem in either
the brake electrical system or brake hydraulic
system is dangerous, and could result in se-
rious injury or death.Warning Light OperationThe parking brake/brake fluid level warning light
should come on when the parking brake is
applied and the ignition switch is turned to "ON"
or "START". After the engine is started, the light
should go out when the parking brake is re-
leased.
If the parking brake is not applied, the warning
light should come on when the ignition switch is
turned to "ON" or "START", then go out when
the engine starts. If the light comes on at any
other time, you should slow the vehicle and
bring it to a complete stop in a safe location off
the roadway.
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The brake fluid level warning light indicates
that the brake fluid level in the brake master
cylinder is low and brake fluid conforming to
DOT 3 or DOT 4 specifications should be
added. After adding fluid, if no other trouble is
found, the car should be immediately and
carefully driven to a Hyundai dealer for
inspection. If further trouble is experienced,
the vehicle should not be driven at all but taken
to a dealer by a professional towing service.
Your Hyundai is equipped with dual-diagonal
braking systems. This means you still have
braking on two wheels even if one of the dual
systems should fail. With only one of the dual
systems working, more than normal pedal travel
and greater pedal pressure are required to stop
the car. Also, the car will not stop in as short a
distance with only a portion of the brake system
working. If the brakes fail while you are driving,
shift to a lower gear for additional engine braking
and stop the car as soon as it is safe to do so.
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B260E02O-AAT
SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT
AND CHIME
The seat belt reminder light blinks until your seat
belt is fastened when the ignition key is turned
from the "OFF" position to "ON" or "START",
and the warning chime will sound for 6 sec-
onds.
B260N01A-AAT
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LIGHT
This light illuminates when there is a malfunction
of an exhaust gas related component, and the
system is not functioning properly so that the
exhaust gas regulation values are not satisfied.
This light will also illuminate when the ignition
key is turned to the "ON" position, and will go
out in a few seconds. If it illuminates while
driving, or does not illuminate when the ignition
key is turned to the "ON" position, take your car
to your nearest authorized Hyundai dealer and
have the system checked.
B260K02A-AAT
TRUNK LID(4 DOOR)/
TAIL GATE(3 DOOR) OPEN
WARNING LIGHT
This light remains on unless the trunk lid/tail
gate is completely closed and latched.
B260J01A-AAT
CHARGING SYSTEM WARNING
LIGHT
The charging system warning light should come
on when the ignition is turned on, then go out
when the engine is running. If the light stays on
while the engine is running, there is a malfunc-
tion in the electrical charging system. If the light
comes on while you are driving, stop, turn off the
engine and check under the hood. First, make
certain the generator drive belt is in place. If it is,
check the tension of the belt. Do this as shown
on page 6-19 by pushing down on the center
of the belt. And then have the system checked
by your Hyundai dealer.
B260M01A-AAT
LOW FUEL LEVEL WARNING
LIGHT
The low fuel level warning light comes on when
the fuel tank is approaching empty. When it
comes on, you should add fuel as soon as
possible. Driving with the fuel level warning light
on or with the fuel level below "E" can cause the
engine to misfire and damage the catalytic con-
verter.
B260L02HP-GAT
DOOR AJAR WARNING LIGHT
AND CHIME (If Installed)
The door ajar warning light warns you that a
door is not completely closed and the chime
warns you that the key is in the ignition switch.NOTE :The warning chime only sounds whenever
the key is in the ignition switch and the driver's
side front door is open simultaneously. The
chime sounds until the key is removed from
the ignition switch or the driver's side front
door is closed.
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COMBINATION TURN SIGNAL,
HEADLIGHT AND LOW-BEAM SWITCH
To operate the headlights, turn the barrel on
the end of the multi-function switch. The first
position 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 headlights.Parking Light Auto OffIf you do not turn the parking lights "OFF" after
driving, the parking lights will automatically
shut "OFF" when the driver's door is opened.
To turn them "ON" again you must simply turn
the ignition key to the "ON" position.B340C03A-AATHeadlight Switch
HLC2069
B340B01A-AATLane Change SignalTo 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.
HLC2072 B340A01A-AAT
Turn Signal OperationPulling down on the lever causes the turn sig-
nals on the left side of the car to blink. Pushing
upward 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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HAZARD WARNING SYSTEM
INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT CON-
TROL (RHEOSTAT)
B370A01A-AATThe 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 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 the
switch a second time. Do not operate the washer continuously for
more than 15 seconds or when the fluid reser-
voir is empty; this could damage the system.
Do not operate the wiper when the window is
dry; this can result in scratching as well as
premature wiper blade wear.
For the reason stated above,do not operate the
washer when the washer fluid reservoir is empty.
B370B01A B410A01A-AAT
The instrument panel lights can be made
brighter or dimmer by turning the instrument
panel light control knob.
B410A01A-1
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FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCHB360A04A-AAT(If Installed)To turn on the front fog lights, push the switch.
They will light when the headlight switch is in
the second position and the key is in the "ON"
position.NOTE:If you turn on the headlight high beams, the
front fog lights will be turned off.
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.NOTE:The ignition must be in the "ON" position
for the rear window defroster to operate.
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B360B01A
B380A01HP-AATREAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
SWITCH (If Installed)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 20 minutes. To restart the defroster
cycle, push in the switch again after it has
turned itself off.
B370A01A
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INTERIOR LIGHT
The interior courtesy light switch has three
positions. The three positions are:o "DR" or "
"
In the "DR" or "
" position, the interior
courtesy light comes on when any door is
opened regardless of the ignition key posi-
tion. The light goes out when the door is
closed.
NOTE:If your vehicle is equipped with the delay-out
interior light, the light goes out gradually
within 6 seconds after the door is closed.B490A03A-AATInterior light
HLC2080
Type A (If Installed) Type B
B480A01E-AATMap Light (If Installed)The two map light switches are located on
both sides of the front overhead console.
Push in the map light switch to turn the light on
or off. This light produces a spot beam for
convenient use as a map light at night or as
a personal light for the driver and the passen-
ger.
HLC2081
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B450B02A-AATRear Drink HolderThe rear drink holder is located on the rear
main console and may be used for holding
cups or cans.
HLC2117
WARNING:
o Use caution when using the drink hold-
ers. A spilled beverage that is very hot
can injure you or your passengers.
Spilled liquids can damage interior trim
and electrical components.
o Do not place anything except drinks in
the drink holder. Such objects can be
thrown out, possibly injuring persons
in the vehicle during sudden braking or
in the event of an accident.