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POWER OUTLETSB500D010O-AATThe power outlets are located on the center
facia panel and in the quarter trim.
These supply 12V electric power to operate
electric accessories or equipment only when
the key is in the "ON" or "ACC" position.
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CAUTION:
o Use when the engine is running and
remove a plug from the power outlet
after using the electric appliance. Using
when the engine stops or remaining the
electric appliance with plugged in for
many hours may cause the battery to be
discharged.
o Do not use the power outlet to connect
electric accessories or equipment other
than those designed to operate on 12
volts.
o Some electronic devices can cause elec-
tronic interference when plugged into
the power outlet. These devices may
cause excessive audio noise and mal-
functions in other electronic systems or
devices used in your vehicle.
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CIGARETTE LIGHTERB420A01A-AATFor the cigarette lighter to work, the key must
be in the "ACC" position or the "ON" position.
To use the cigarette lighter, push it all the way
into its socket. When the element has heated,
the lighter will pop out to the "ready" position.
Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed in. This
can damage the heating element and create a
fire hazard.
If it is necessary to replace the cigarette lighter,
use only a genuine Hyundai replacement or its
approved equivalent.
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WARNING:
o The fuel cap must be tightened until cap
clicks, otherwise " " light will
illuminate.
o Gasoline vapors are dangerous. Before
refueling, always stop the engine and
never allow sparks or open flames near
the filler area. If you need to replace the
filler cap, use a genuine Hyundai re-
placement part.
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REMOTE FUEL-FILLER LID RELEASE
AUTO FUEL CUT SWITCH!
B560B01O-AATThe auto fuel cut switch is located on the driver's
side of the engine compartment.
In the event of a collision or sudden impact, the
auto fuel cut device cuts off the fuel supply. If this
device is activated, it must be reset by pressing
in on the top of the switch before the engine can
be restarted.
WARNING:
Before resetting the auto fuel cut switch,
the fuel line should be checked for fuel
leaks.
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B560A02JM-AATThe fuel-filler lid may be opened from inside the
vehicle by pulling up on the fuel-filler lid opener
located on the front floor area on the left side of
the vehicle.NOTE:If the fuel-filler lid will not open because ice
has formed around it, tap lightly or push on
the lid to break the ice and release the lid. Do
not pry on the lid. If necessary, spray around
the lid with an approved de-icer fluid (do
not use radiator anti-freeze) or move the
vehicle to a warm place and allow the ice to
melt.
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HOOD RELEASEB570A01L-GAT1. Pull the release lever to unlatch the hood.
WARNING:
o If you open the fuel filler cap during high
ambient temperatures, a slight "pres-
sure sound" may be heard. This is nor-
mal and not a cause for concern.
Whenever you open the fuel filler cap,
turn it slowly.
o Make sure the fuel filler cap is replaced
and securely seated after fueling. Failure
to replace or fully seat the fuel filler cap
will result in fuel vapors escaping into
the atmosphere and the check engine
" " indicator illuminating.
o Do not "TOP-OFF" after the first nozzle
shut off when refueling.
o Automotive fuels are flammable/explo-
sive materials. When refueling, please
note the following guidelines carefully.
- Before touching the fuel nozzle or
fuel filler cap, have one's hands in
contact with metal parts away from
the filler neck to discharge static elec-
tricity.
- Do not get back in the vehicle while
refueling. Do not operate anything
that can produce static electricity.
Static electricity discharge can ignite
fuel vapors resulting in explosion.
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WARNING:
- When using a portable fuel container
be sure to place the container on the
ground while refueling. Static elec-
tricity discharge from the container
can ignite fuel vapors causing a fire.
While starting refueling contact
should be maintained until the filling
is complete.
- Do not use cellular phones around a
gas station. The electric current or
electronic interference from cellular
phones can ignite fuel vapors caus-
ing a fire.
- When refueling always shut the en-
gine off. Sparks by electrical equip-
ment of the engine can ignite fuel
vapors causing a fire. After refueling,
check to make sure the fuel filler cap
is securely closed, and then start the
engine.
- Do not smoke or try to light cigarettes
around a gas station. Automotive
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With the "Fresh" mode selected, air enters the
vehicle from the outside and is heated or cooled
according to the function selected.
With the "Recirculation" mode selected, air from
within the passenger compartment will be drawn
through the heating system and heated or
cooled according to the function selected.
NOTE:o It should be noted that prolonged opera-
tion of the heating system in "recircula-
tion" mode will give rise to fogging of the
windshield and side windows and the air
within the passenger compartment will
become stale. In addition, prolonged
use of the air conditioning with the "Re-
circulation" mode selected may result in
the air within the passenger compart-
ment becoming excessively dry.
o When the ignition switch is turned "ON"
the air intake control will change to
"FRESH" mode (regardless of the switch
position). This is normal operation. The
air intake control operates in "AUTO"
mode when turning the ignition to the
"ON" position if the "AUTO" mode was
used before shutting off the engine.
B980D01Y-AATHeating and Cooling System Off
B980E01O-AATAir Flow ControlThis is used to direct the flow of air. Air can be
directed to the floor, dashboard outlets, or
windshield. Four symbols are used to represent
Face, Bi-Level, Floor and Floor-Defrost posi-
tion.
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Press the "OFF" button to stop the operation of
the heating and cooling system.
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B980F02O-AATDefrost Switch
B980F01O
When the "Defrost" button is pressed, the "Fresh"
mode will be automatically selected and the air
will be discharged through the windshield de-
froster nozzle, side defroster nozzle and side
ventilator.
To assist in defrosting, the air conditioning will
operate if ambient temperature is higher than
32°F(0°C) and automatically turns off if the
ambient temperature drops below 32°F(0°C).
B740D01Y-AATOperation Tipso If the interior of the car is hot when you first
get in, open the windows for a few minutes
to expel the hot air.
o When you are using the air conditioning
system, keep all windows closed to keep hot
air out.
o When moving slowly, as in heavy traffic, shift
to a lower gear. This increases engine speed,
which in turn increases the speed of the air
conditioning compressor.
o On steep grades, turn the air conditioning off
to avoid the possibility of the engine over-
heating.
o During winter months or in periods when the
air conditioning is not used regularly, run the
air conditioning once every month for a few
minutes. This will help circulate the lubri-
cants and keep your system in peak oper-
ating condition.
Floor-Defrost Level
When selecting the "Floor-Defrost Level", the
indicator light will come on and the air will be
discharged through the windshield defroster
nozzle, the floor vents, side defroster nozzle
and side ventilator.
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STEREO SOUND SYSTEMB750A02A-AATHow Car Audio Works
AM broadcasts can be received at greater
distances than FM broadcasts. This is because
AM radio waves are transmitted at low frequen-
cies. These long, low frequency radio waves
can follow the curvature of the earth rather than
travelling straight out into the atmosphere. In
addition, they curve around obstructions so that
they can provide better signal coverage. AM and FM radio signals are broadcast from
transmitter towers located around your city.
They are intercepted by the radio antenna on
your car. This signal is then received by the
radio and sent to your car speakers.
When a strong radio signal has reached your
vehicle, the precise engineering of your audio
system ensures the best possible quality repro-
duction. However, in some cases the signal
coming to your vehicle may not be strong and
clear. This can be due to factors such as the
distance from the radio station, closeness of
other strong radio stations or the presence of
buildings, bridges or other large obstructions in
the area.FM broadcasts are transmitted at high frequen-
cies and do not bend to follow the earth's
surface. Because of this, FM broadcasts gen-
erally begin to fade at short distances from the
station. Also, FM signals are easily affected by
buildings, mountains, or other obstructions.
These can result in certain listening conditions
which might lead you to believe a problem exists
with your radio. The following conditions are
normal and do not indicate radio trouble:
Ionosphere
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AM reception
Mountains
BuildingsUnobstructed
area FM radio station
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Ionosphere FM reception
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8. Care of Your Compact DiscsHandle disc careful. Store them in their original
cases or other protective cases away from
direct sunlight and dust. If the surface of a disc
is soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild,
neutral detergent solution and clean it, wiping
from the center to the edge.
Be sure never to touch the side without writing
when handling discs. Pick up discs by grasping
the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the
outer edge.9. Care of Your Compact Disc PlayerThe use of CD lens cleaner discs is not advised,
due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the
CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD
mechanism.10. CD Adapter KitsIt is possible to use a portable CD player adapter
kit with your cassette tape player after disabling
the tight/loose tape sensing feature on your tape
player.To disable the feature, use the following steps:
1. Turn the radio off.
2. Press and hold the TAPE CD Button. The
radio will display READY and flash the cas-
sette icon.
3. Insert the adapter into the cassette slot. It will
power up the radio and begin playing
This override routine will remain active until
EJECT button is pressed.
NOTE:Before you add any sound equipment to
your vehicle--like a tape player, CB radio,
mobile telephone or two-way radio--be sure
you can add what you want. If you can, it's
very important to do it properly. Added
sound equipment may interfere with the
operation of your vehicle's engine, Delphi
Electronics radio or other systems, and
even damage them. Your vehicle's systems
may interfere with the operation of sound
equipment that has been added improp-
erly. So, before adding sound equipment,
check with your dealer and be sure to check
federal rules covering mobile radio and
telephone units.
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CAUTION:
o Do not insert warped or poor quality
discs into the CD player as damage to the
unit may occur.
o Do not insert anything like coins into the
player slot as damage to the unit may
occur.
o Do not place beverages close to the
audio system. The playback mechanism
may be damaged if you spill them.
o Do not impact on the audio system, or
the playback mechanism could be dam-
aged.
o Driving off-road or other vibrations may
skip your compact disc.
Do not use the audio system off-road as
the discs could be scratched and dam-
aged.
o Do not grip or pull out the disc with your
hand while the disc is being pulled into
the unit by the self loading mechanism.
These can cause disc scratching to oc-
cur or trouble in the compact disc player.
o Avoid using CD-Recordable or CD-
Rewritable to ensure proper operation.
When using the compact disc player,
genuine CDs are recommended.

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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Engine Exhaust Can Be Dangerous! ............................ 2-2
Risk of Rollover ............................................................ 2-3
Before Starting the Engine ............................................ 2-3
Key Positions ................................................................ 2-4
Starting ..........................................................................2-5
Automatic Transaxle .............................................. 2-6, 2-9
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ..................................2-12
Brake Traction Control System (BTCS).....................2-13
Full Traction Control System (FTCS) .........................2-14
Full-Time 4WD Operation...........................................2-16
Limited-Slip Differential................................................2-19
Good Braking Practices..............................................2-19
Driving for Economy...................................................2-20
Winter Driving.............................................................2-21
Trailer or Vehicle Towing ............................................2-24
Vehicle Load Limit.......................................................2-37
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