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B260F01A-AAT High Beam Indicator Light
The high beam indicator light comes on whenever the headlights areswitched to the high beam or flash position.
If your vehicle is equipped with the supervision type cluster, the warning text is double informed on the dot ma-trix display. The warning text comes on for about 20 seconds. If you push the RESET button behind the steeringwheel, the warning text will go out.
CAUTION:
If the low oil pressure warning lightstays on while the engine is running, serious engine damage may result. The low oil pressure warning lightcomes on whenever there is insuffi- cient oil pressure. In normal opera- tion, it should come on when the ignition switch is turned on, then go out when the engine is started. If thelow oil pressure warning light stays on while the engine is running, there is a serious malfunction.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 theoil level is low, fill engine oil to the proper level and start the engine again. If the light stays on with theengine running, turn the engine off immediately. In any instance where the oil light stays on when the engineis running, the engine should be checked by an authorized Hyundai dealer before the car is driven again.
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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
B260D01A-AAT Turn Signal Indicator
Lights
The blinking green arrows on the in- strument panel show the direction indi-cated by the turn signals. If the arrow comes on but does not blink, blinks more rapidly than normal, or does notilluminate at all, a malfunction in the turn signal system is indicated. Your dealer should be consulted for repairs.
B260G01TG-AAT Low Oil Pressure Warn-
ing Light
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Your Hyundai is equipped with dual- diagonal braking systems. This meansyou still have braking on two wheels even if one of the dual systems should fail. With only one of the dual systemsworking, more than normal pedal travel and greater pedal pressure are re- quired to stop the car. Also, the car willnot stop in as short a distance with only half of the brake system working. If the brakes fail while you are driving, shiftto a lower gear for additional engine braking and stop the car as soon as it is safe to do so.
B260H02A-GAT
Parking Brake/Low Brake
Fluid Level Warning Light
WARNING:
If you suspect brake trouble, haveyour brakes checked by a Hyundai dealer as soon as possible. Driving your car with a problem in either thebrake electrical system or brake hydraulic system is dangerous, and could result in a serious injury or death.Warning Light Operation The parking brake/low brake fluid level warning light should come on when theparking brake is applied and the igni- tion switch is turned to "ON" or "START". After the engine is started,the light should go out when the park- ing brake is released. If the parking brake is not applied, thewarning light should come on when the ignition switch is turned to "ON" or "START", then go out when the enginestarts. If the light comes on at any other time, you should slow the vehicle and bring it to a complete stop in a safelocation off the roadway. The brake fluid level warning light indi- cates that the brake fluid level in thebrake master cylinder is low and hy- draulic brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4 specifications should beadded. After adding fluid, if no other trouble is found, the car should be immediately and carefully driven to aHyundai dealer for inspection. If fur- ther trouble is experienced, the vehicle should not be driven at all but taken toa dealer by a professional towing ser- vice or some other safe method.
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B260L01TG-GATDoor Ajar Warning Light
The door ajar warning light warns you that a door is not completely closed.
B260L01TG
If your vehicle is equipped with the supervision type cluster, the warning text is double informed on the dot ma-trix display. The warning text comes on for about 20 seconds. If you push the RESET button behind the steeringwheel, the warning text will go out.
B260J01TG
If your vehicle is equipped with the supervision type cluster, the warning text is double informed on the dot ma-trix display. The warning text comes on for about 20 seconds. If you push the RESET but-ton behind the steering wheel, the warn- ing text will go out.
B260J01TG-GAT
Charging System Warn-
ing Light
The charging system warning light should come on when the ignition isturned on, then go out when the engine is running. If the light stays on while the engine is running, there is a malfunctionin the electrical charging system. If the light comes on while you are driving, stop, turn off the engine and checkunder the hood. First, make certain the generator drive belt is in place. If it is, check the tension of the belt.
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B260N01TG B260B01JM-AAT
SRS (Airbag) Service Reminder Indicator (SRI)
The SRS service reminder indicator (SRI) comes on for about 6 secondsafter the 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 doesnot come on, or continuously remains on after operating 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 authorizedHyundai dealer.
If your vehicle is equipped with the supervision type cluster, the warningtext is double informed on the dot ma- trix display. The warning text comes on for about 20 seconds. If you push theRESET button behind the steering wheel, the warning text will go out.
B260A01Y-GAT Front Fog Indicator Light
This fog indicator light comes on when the ignition key is turned to the "ON"position and the front fog light switch is on. B260N01TG-AAT Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
This light illuminates when there is a malfunction of an exhaust gas related component, and the system is notfunctioning properly so that the ex- haust gas regulation values are not satisfied. This light will also illuminatewhen the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position, and then it will go out in a few seconds after the engine isstarted. If it illuminates while driving, or does not illuminate when the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position, takeyour car to your nearest authorized Hyundai dealer and have the system checked.
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ABS Service Reminder
Indicator (SRI)
When the key is turned to the "ON" position, the Anti-Lock Brake SystemSRI will come on and then go off in a few seconds. If the ABS SRI remains on, comes on while driving, or does notcome 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 brakingsystem will still be operational, but without the assistance of the anti-lock brake system.
WARNING:
If the both ABS SRI and Parking Brake/Low Brake fluid level warn- ing lights remain "ON" or come on while driving, there may be a prob-lem with E.B.D. (Electronic brake force distribution). If this occurs, avoid sudden stopsand have your vehicle checked by your Hyundai dealer as soon as pos- sible.
CAUTION:
If there is a malfunction of the passenger's front airbag ON/OFF switch, the passenger's front airbagOFF indicator will not illuminate and the passenger's front airbag will inflate in frontal impact crasheseven if the passenger's front airbag ON/OFF switch is set to the "OFF" position.If the passenger's front airbag OFF indicator will not illuminate when the passenger's front airbag ON/OFF switch is set to the "OFF" po- sition, have an authorized Hyundai dealer inspect the passenger's frontairbag ON/OFF switch and the SRS airbag system as soon as possible.
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Passenger's Front Airbag
OFF Indicator Light
(If Installed)
The passenger's front airbag OFF in- dicator illuminates for about 4 seconds after the ignition key is turned to the"ON" position or after the engine is started, and then it will go off in 3 seconds.The passenger's front airbag OFF in- dicator also comes on when the passenger's front airbag ON/OFFswitch is set to "OFF" position and turns off when the passenger's front airbag ON/OFF switch is set to "ON"position.
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o Automotive fuels are flammable/
explosive materials. When refuel- ing, please note the following guidelines carefully. Failure tofollow these guidelines may re- sult in severe personal injury, se- vere burns or death by fire orexplosion.
- Before refueling always note thelocation of the Emergency Gaso- line Shut-Off, if available, at the gas station facility.
- Before touching the fuel nozzle
or fuel filler cap, you shouldeliminate potentially dangerous static electricity discharge bytouching another metal part of the front of the vehicle, a safe distance away from the fuel fillerneck, nozzle, or other gas source.
- Do not get back into a vehicle
once you have begun refueling.Do not touch, rub or slide against any item or fabric (polyester,satin, nylon, etc.) capable of pro- ducing static electricity. Static electricity discharge can ignitefuel vapors resulting in explo- sion.If you must re-enter the vehicle,
you should once again elimi- nate potentially dangerous static electricity discharge by touch-ing a metal part of the vehicle, away from the fuel filler neck, nozzle or other gasoline source.
- When using a portable fuel con- tainer be sure to place the con-tainer on the ground prior torefueling. Static electricity dis- charge from the container can ignite fuel vapors causing a fire.Once refueling has begun, con- tact with the vehicle should be maintained until the filling iscomplete. Use only portable fuel containers designed to carry and store gasoline.
- Do not use cellular phones around a gas station or whilerefueling any vehicle. Electriccurrent and/or electronic inter- ference from cellular phones can potentially ignite fuel vaporscausing a fire. If you must use your cellular phone use it in a place away from the gas station. - When refueling always shut the
engine off. Sparks produced byelectrical components related tothe engine can ignite fuel va- pors causing a fire. Always in- sure that the engine is OFF be-fore and during refueling. Once refueling is complete, check to make sure the fuel filler cap anddoor are securely closed, before starting the engine.
- Do not light any fire around a gas station. DO NOT use matchesor a lighter and DO NOT SMOKE or leave a lit cigarette in yourvehicle while at a gas station especially during refueling. Automotive fuel is highly flam-mable and can, when ignited, result in explosion by flames.
- If a fire breaks out during refuel- ing, leave the vicinity of the ve-hicle, and immediately contact the manager of the gas stationor contact the police and local fire department. Follow any safety instructions they provide.
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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 pos- sible 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 theirproper positions.
6. Lock all the doors.
7. Fasten your seat belt and be sure
that all other occupants have fas- tened theirs.
8. Turn off all lights and accessories
that are not needed. C030A01TG-GAT COMBINATION IGNITION SWITCH
o Place the shift lever in "P" (park) and
depress the brake pedal fully.
o To start the engine, insert the ignition key and turn it to the "START" posi- tion. Release it as soon as the en-gine starts. Do not hold the key in the "START" position for more than 15 seconds.
NOTE: For safety, the engine will not start if the shift lever is not in "P" or "N" position.
9. When you turn the ignition switch to
"ON", check that all appropriatewarning lights are operating and that you have sufficient fuel.
10.Check the operation of warning
lights and all bulbs when key is inthe "ON" position. TO START THE ENGINE
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o Keep your car clean. For maximum service, your Hyundai should be kept clean and free of corrosive materials. It is especially important that mud, dirt, ice, etc. not be al-lowed to accumulate on the under- side of the car. This extra weight can result in increased fuel con-sumption and also contribute to cor- rosion.
o Travel lightly. Don't carry unneces- sary weight in your car. Weight re-duces fuel economy.
o Don't let the engine idle longer than necessary. If you are waiting (andnot in traffic), turn off your engine and restart only when you're readyto go.
o Remember, your Hyundai does not
require extended warm-up. As soonas the engine is running smoothly, you can drive away. In very cold weather, however, give your enginea slightly longer warm-up period.
your foot resting on the brake pedalmay cause the brakes to overheat,which reduces their effectiveness and may lead to more serious con- sequences.
o Take care of your tires. Keep them inflated to the recommended pres-sure. Incorrect inflation, either toomuch or too little, results in unnec- essary tire wear. Check the tire pres- sures at least once a month.
o Be sure that the wheels are aligned correctly. Improper alignment canresult from hitting curbs or drivingtoo fast over irregular surfaces. Poor alignment causes faster tire wear and may also result in other prob-lems as well as greater fuel con- sumption.
o Keep your car in good condition. For
better fuel economy and reducedmaintenance costs, maintain your car in accordance with the mainte-nance schedule in Section 5. If you drive your car in severe conditions, more frequent maintenance is re-quired (see Section 5 for details). o Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine.
Lugging is driving too slowly in too high a gear resulting in the engine bucking. If this happens, shift to alower gear. Over-revving is racing the engine beyond its safe limit. This can be avoided by shifting atthe recommended speeds.
o Use your air conditioning sparingly.
The air conditioning system is oper-ated by engine power so your fuel economy is reduced when you use it.