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NOTE:
o Never place anything over sen- sor located on the instrument panel. This will ensure better autolight system control.
o Don't clean the sensor using a
window cleaner.
o If your vehicle has window tint or other types of coating on thefront windshield, the AUTO lightsystem may not work properly.
Auto light sensorB340G01LZ-GAT Auto Light (If Installed) To operate the automatic light feature, turn the barrel on the end of the multi-function switch. If you set the multi- function switch to "AUTO", the tail lights and headlights will be turned onor off automatically according to exter- nal illumination. NOTE: Switch on car light manually in foggy, cloudy and rainy conditions. HTG2104
B340F01A-GAT Daytime Running Lights (If Installed) Your Hyundai is equipped with day- time running lights. The daytime run-ning lights are used to improve visibil- ity for oncoming traffic. Your vehicle daytime running lights are designed toremain on continuously when the en- gine is operating even though the head- light switch is in the "off" position.However, the daytime running lights will be off while the parking brake is applied.
Parking Light Auto Cut If you do not turn the parking lights "OFF" after driving, the parking lightwill automatically shut "OFF" when the driver's door is opened. To turn them "ON" again you mustsimply turn the ignition key to the "ON" position.
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B520B02O-GAT Electric type (If Installed) The electric type day/night inside rear- view mirror automatically controls the glare of headlights of the car behindyou.
1. Pressing the button turns the
auto-dimming function OFF which is indicated by the green status indi- cator LED turning off.
2. Pressing the button again turns the auto-dimming function ON whichis indicated by the green status indi- cator LED turning on.
NOTE: The mirror defaults to the "ON" posi- tion each time the vehicle is started. HTG2080B530A01TG-GAT
B530A01TG
PARKING BRAKE
Always engage the parking brake be- fore leaving the car. This also turns onthe parking brake indicator light when the key is in the "ON" or "START" position. Before driving away, be surethat the parking brake is fully released and the indicator light is off.
o To engage the parking brake, de- press the parking brake pedal.
o To release the parking brake, de- press the parking brake pedal a sec- ond time.
NOTE: The parking brake pedal should be checked periodically for proper stroke.
TRUNK LID
B540A01S-GAT Remote Trunk Lid Release To open the trunk lid without using the key, pull up the lid release lever. HTG2014
HTG2017
To close, lower the trunk lid, then press down on it until it locks.
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!WARNING:
o Fuel vapors are dangerous. Be- fore refueling, always stop the engine and never allow sparks oropen flames near the filler area. If you need to replace the filler cap, use a genuine Hyundai replace-ment part. If you open the fuel filler cap during high ambient tempera-tures, a slight "pressure sound" may be heard. This is normal and not a cause for concern.Whenever you open the fuel filler cap, turn it slowly. HTG2023
REMOTE FUEL-FILLER LID RELEASE
B560A02NF-GAT The fuel-filler lid may be opened from inside the vehicle by pushing on thefuel-filler lid opener located on the driver side door. NOTE: If the fuel-filler lid will not open because ice has formed around it, tap lightly or push on the lid tobreak the ice and release the lid. Do not pry on the lid. If necessary, spray around the lid with an ap-proved de-icer fluid (do not use radiator anti-freeze) or move the vehicle to a warm place and allowthe ice to melt. HTG2022HIGH-MOUNTED REAR STOP LIGHT
B550A01A-AAT In addition to the lower-mounted rear stop lights on either side of the car, the high mounted rear stop light in thecenter of the rear window also lights when the brakes are applied. B550A01TG
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B660D01NF-GAT To Resume the Preset Speed
B660D01TG
The vehicle will automatically resume the speed set prior to cancellation whenyou push the control switch "RESUME (ACCEL)" and release it to return (when travelling above 40 km/h).B660B02TG
3. Push the "SET" (COAST) switch after you have set the vehicle speed at the desired speed.If the "SET (COAST)" switch is se- lected, the cruise "SET" indicator light in the instrument cluster willilluminate.
4. Remove your foot from the accel-
erator pedal and the desired speedwill automatically be maintained.
5. To increase speed, temporarily de-
press the accelerator pedal enoughfor the vehicle to exceed the preset speed. When you remove your foot from the accelerator pedal, the ve-hicle will return to the speed you have set. NOTE: If the vehicle speed decreases more than 15
km/h (9 mph) below the set
speed or decreases below 40 km/h (25 mph), the cruise control system will automatically cancel the set speed.
B660C01TG-GAT To Cancel the Cruise Speed To disengage the cruise control sys- tem, push the control switch "CAN- CEL". Additionally, the following actions willdisengage the system: B660C01TGo Depress the brake pedal.
o Shift the selector lever to "N" posi-
tion.
o Decrease the vehicle speed lower
than the memory speed by 15 km/h(9 mph).
o Decrease the vehicle speed to less
than 40 km/h (25 mph).
o Release the cruise control ON/OFF switch.
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B660F01TG-GAT To Reset at a Slower Speed
B660B02TG
B660E01NF-GAT To Reset at a Faster Speed
1. Push the control switch "RESUME
(ACCEL)" and hold it. If the control switch "RESUME(ACCEL)" is selected, the cruise "SET" indicator in the instrument cluster will illuminate.
2. Accelerate to desired speed and release the control switch. Whilethe control switch is held, the ve-hicle will gradually gain speed. 1. Push the control switch "SET
(COAST)" and hold it. While thecontrol switch is pushed, the vehiclespeed will gradually decrease. If the "SET(COAST)" switch is se- lected, the cruise "SET" indicatorlight in the instrument cluster will illuminate.
2. When the desired speed is obtained, release the control switch.
If the control switch "RESUME (ACCEL)" is selected, the cruise "SET"indicator in the instrument cluster will illuminate.
!WARNING:
o Keep the cruise control ON/OFF switch off when not using the cruise control.
o Use the cruise control system only when traveling on open high-ways in good weather.
o Do not use the cruise control when it may not be safe to keepthe car at a constant speed, forinstance, driving in heavy or vary- ing traffic, or on slippery (rainy, icy or snow-covered) or windingroads or over 6% up-hill or down- hill roads.
o Pay particular attention to the driving conditions whenever us-ing the cruise control system.
o During normal cruise control op- eration, when the "SET" switchis activated or reactivated after applying the brakes, the cruisecontrol will energize after ap- proximately 3 seconds. This de- lay is normal.
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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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STARTING
C050A01A-AAT
WARNING:
Never run the engine in a closed or poorly ventilated area any longerthan is needed to move your car in or out of the area. The carbon mon- oxide gas emitted is odorless andcan cause serious injury or death. C050B01TG-GAT Normal Conditions: The Starting Procedure:
1. Insert key, and fasten the seat belt.
2. Depress the brake pedal fully and
place the selector lever in "P" (park) position.
3. After turning the ignition key to the
"ON" position, make certain all warn-ing lights and gauges are function- ing properly before starting the en- gine.
4. Turn the ignition key to the "START" position and release it when the en-gine starts.
C050A01EAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
C090A01TG-GAT The highly efficient Hyundai automatic transaxle has five forward speeds and one reverse speed. The individualspeeds are selected automatically, depending on the position of the speed selector lever. The selector lever has 2gates; the main gate and the manual gate. NOTE: For information on manual gate operation, refer to "Sports Mode". In the main gate, the selector lever has 4 positions. G110D01TG
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NOTE:
Depress the brake pedal when shifting. The selector lever can be shiftedfreely.
The first few shifts on a new ve-hicle, or if the battery has been disconnected, may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal condition,and the shifting sequence will ad- just after shifts are cycled a few times by the T.C.M (Transaxle Con-trol Module). CAUTION:
Never shift into "R" or "P" positionwhile the vehicle is moving.
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The indicator lights in the instrument cluster indicate the selector lever posi- tion when the ignition is switched "ON". During sports mode operation, the gearcurrently in use displays in the numeral indicator.
C090A02NF C090B02A-AAT The function of each position is as follows: o P (Park): Use to hold the vehicle in place when parked or while starting the engine.Whenever parking the car, apply the parking brake and shift the selector lever to the "P" (Park) position.
CAUTION:
Never place the selector lever in the"P" (Park) position unless the ve- hicle is fully stopped. Failure to observe this caution will cause se-vere damage to the transaxle.
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