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B260R01HP-GAT4WD LOW Indicator Light
When the key is turned to the "ON" position, the 4WD(Four Wheel Drive)LOW indicator light will come on and then go off in a few seconds. The 4WD low indicator light comes onwhen the transfer shift knob is set to LOW position (Part-time 4WD type : 4L position, Full-time 4WD type : Lowposition). B260T02HP-GAT 4WD HIGH Indicator Light (Part-time 4WD only)
When the key is turned to the "ON" position, the 4WD(Four Wheel Drive) HIGH indicator light will come on and then go off in a few seconds.The 4WD HIGH indicator light will illu- minate when the transfer shift knob is set to 4H position.
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Immobilizer Warning Light (Diesel Engine (2.9CRDi)) (If Installed)
This indicator light comes on for some seconds after the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position. At this time, you can start the engine. The light goes outafter the engine is running. In case this light goes out before you start the engine, you must turn to the "LOCK"position and restart the engine. In case this light blinks for five seconds when the ignition key is turned to "ON" posi-tion, this indicates that the immobilizer system is out of order. At this time, refer to the explanation of the Limphome procedure(See page 1-9) or con- sult to the Hyundai dealer.
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B260U01HP-DAT A/T(Automatic Transmis- sion) Oil TemperatureWarning Light (If Installed)
The A/T oil temperature warning light comes on when the automatic trans- mission oil temperature goes up to the temperature that may result in seriousdamage of automatic transmission. If the A/T oil temperature warning light comes on while driving, park your ve-hicle in at a safe place as soon as possible. With the selector lever shifted into "P" position, allow the engine toidle until the warning light goes off. When the warning light goes off, the vehicle can be driven normally. CAUTION:
If the warning light doesn't go off orblinks, this indicates that there is a malfunction in the automatic trans- mission or T.C.U (TransmissionControl Unit). If this occurs, have your vehicle checked by an autho- rized Hyundai dealer.
B260C01A-AAT O/D OFF Indicator (Automatic Transmissiononly)
When the overdrive switch is turned on, the overdrive off indicator will go out. This amber indicator will be illumi-nated when the overdrive switch is turned off.
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CAUTION:
If the 4WD HIGH indicator light ( ) illuminates with the 4WD LOW indi- cator light ( ) while driving, this indicates that there is a malfunc-tion in the 4WD system. If this oc- curs, have your vehicle checked by an authorized Hyundai dealer assoon as possible. B265T01HP-GAT 4WD System Warning Light (Full-time 4WDonly)
When the key is turned to the "ON" position, the 4WD (Four wheel drive) system warning light will come on andthen go off in a few seconds.! CAUTION:
If the 4WD system warning light ( ) blinks while driving, this indicates that there is a malfunc-tion in the 4WD system. If this oc- curs, have your vehicle checked by an authorized Hyundai dealer assoon as possible. B265A01HP-GAT Fuel Filter Warning Light (Diesel Engine)
This light illuminates when the ignition switch is set to the "ON" position and goes off after the engine has started. Ifit lights up while the engine is running, it indicates that water has accumu- lated inside the fuel filter. If this hap-pens, remove the water from the fuel filter. (Refer to "Do-lt-Yourself Maintenance")CAUTION(2.9 CRDi only):
When the fuel filter warning light is illuminated, the engine power de-creases. If the fuel filter warning light comes on while driving, park your vehicle in at a safe place andremove the water as soon as pos- sible. If the light remains on after removing the water, have the sys-tem checked by an authorized Hyundai dealer.
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should slow the vehicle and bring it to a complete stop in a safe location offthe roadway. After starting the engine, do not drive the vehicle until the vacuum level isabove 275 mmHg below atmosphere and warning light has turned off. If further trouble is experienced, the ve-hicle should not be driven at all but taken to a dealer by a professional towing service. B265C02HP-GAT
Diesel Preheat Indicator Light
The indicator light illuminates amber when the ignition switch is placed atthe "ON" position. The engine can be started after the preheat indicator light goes off. The illuminating time varieswith the water temperature. NOTE: If the engine were not started within 2 seconds after the preheating iscompleted, turn the ignition key once more to the "LOCK" position during 10 seconds, and then to the"ON" position, in order to preheat again.Water temperature
(°C)
Below -30 -20 -156080 Illuminating time
(2.5 TCI) (sec) 22.586
0.5 0
Water temperature (°C)
Below -30 -25 -20-15-10-50
20 Illuminating time
(2.9 CRDi) (sec) 26201510
5.53.5 21
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B265B01HP-GAT Brake Vacuum Warning Light (Diesel Engine)
WARNING:
If you suspect brake trouble, have your brakes checked by a Hyundai dealer as soon as possible. Drivingyour car with a problem in either the brake electrical system or brake hydraulic system is dangerous, andcould result in serious injury or death. The brake vacuum warning light should come on when the vacuum level in brake booster descends to about 275 mmHg or below. The brake system isdesigned to stop the vehicle with re- serve assist if brake pedal is held down. This reserve is greatly reducedeach time you release the brake. With- out vacuum assist your vehicle can still be stopped by pushing much harderon brake pedal, however the stopping distance may be much longer. If the light comes on at any other time, you
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B330A01L-AAT TACHOMETER The tachometer registers the speed of your engine in revolutions per minute(rpm). Gasoline Engine
CAUTION:
The engine should not be raced to such a speed that the needle enters the red zone on the tachometer face.This can cause severe engine dam- age and may void your warranty.
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Diesel Engine
The needle on the engine coolant tem- perature gauge should stay in the nor-mal range. If it moves across the dial to "H" (Hot), pull over and stop as soon as possible and turn off the engine. Thenopen the hood and, after the engine has cooled, check the coolant level and the water pump drive belt. If yoususpect cooling system trouble, have your cooling system checked by Hyundai dealer as soon as possible.
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B300A01Y-GAT SPEEDOMETER
Gasoline Engine
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B300A02HP
Diesel Engine (2.5 TCI)
Your Hyundai's speedometer is cali- brated in kilometers per hour or miles per hour. B310A02HP-GAT ODOMETER/TRIP ODOMETER Odometer
B300A03HP
Diesel Engine (2.9 CRDi)
The digital odometer records the total driving distance in kilometers or miles,and is useful for keeping a record for maintenance intervals. It is normal for a new vehicle to havethe odometer indicating less than 50km. NOTE: Any alteration of the odometer may void your warranty coverage.B310A01HP
Trip Odometer
Odometer
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To ensure that sufficient vacuum exists within the brake system dur- ing cold weather start-up condi- tions, it is necessary to run theengine at idle after starting accord- ing to the following table.
Ambient temp. Above -15°C (5°F) Below -15°C (5°F)
After starting the engine, do not drive the vehicle until the brake vacuum warning light has turn-ed off. Failure to carry out the above pro- cedure may result in the need toapply greater pedal pressure in or- der to effect the necessary braking effort. Warm up time 3 min. or longer 6 min. or longer
KEY POSITIONS
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WARNING:
The engine should not be turned off or the key removed from theignition key cylinder while the ve- hicle is in motion. The steering wheel is locked by removing thekey. o "START" The engine is started in this position. It will crank until you release the key. NOTE: Do not hold the key in the "START" position for more than 15 seconds.
o "ON" When the key is in the "ON" position, the ignition is on and all accessories may be turned on. If the engine is not running, the key should not be left inthe "ON" position. This will discharge the battery and may also damage the ignition system.
o "ACC" With the key in the "ACC" position, some electrical accessories (radio, etc.)may be operated.
o "LOCK" The key can be removed or inserted in this position.To protect against theft, the steering wheel locks by removing the key.
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LOCK
ACC
ON
START
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NOTE: To unlock the steering wheel, in- sert the key, and then turn the steer- ing wheel and key simultaneously. C070C01A-AAT To remove the ignition key
1. Turn the ignition key to the "ACC"
position.
2. Simultaneously push and turn the ignition key counterclockwise from the "ACC" position to the "LOCK"position.
3. The key can be removed in the
"LOCK" position.LOCK
C050A01A-AAT
WARNING:
Never run the engine in a closed or poorly ventilated area any longer than is needed to move your car inor out of the area. The carbon mon- oxide gas emitted is odorless and can cause serious injury or death. C050B01HP-GAT NORMAL CONDITIONS Starting Procedure:
1. Insert key and fasten the seat belt.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. If your Hyundai is equipped with a
manual transmission, place the shift lever in neutral and depress the clutch pedal fully. If your Hyundai has an automatic transmission,place the shift lever in "P" (park).
4. On vehicles equipped with the die-
sel preheat indication lamp, turn theignition key to the "ON" position. The diesel-preheat indicator lamp will first illuminate in amber, andthen after a short time, the amber illumination will go off, indicating that preheating is completed.
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ACC
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START
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(1) When the atmospheric tempera-ture is moderate or the engine is warm: Start the engine without de- pressing the accelerator pedal.
(2) When the atmospheric tempera- ture is low and the engine iscold:Start the engine while depress- ing the accelerator pedal. If the atmospheric temperature is verylow, setting the ignition switch to "ON" for one or two seconds before attempting to start theengine will make it easier to start.
6. Turn the ignition key to the "START" position and release it when the engine starts. C055B02HP-GAT STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE FOR TURBO CHARGERINTERCOOLER (Diesel Engine)
(1) Do not race or suddenly accelerate
the engine immediately after start- ing it. If the engine is cold, allow theengine to idle for several seconds before it is driven to ensure suffi- cient lubrication of the turbo chargerunit.
(2) After high speed driving or pro-
longed engine loading, the engineshould be allowed to idle, as shown in the following chart, before turn- ing it off.This idle time will allow the turbo charger to cool prior to shutting the engine off.
NOTE: If the engine were not started within 2 seconds after the preheating is completed, turn the ignition key once more to the "LOCK" positionduring 10 seconds, and then to the "ON" position, in order to preheat again.
5. Operate the accelerator pedal asdescribed below in accordance with the atmospheric temperature and/ or engine condition. (Diesel Engine (2.5 TCI) Only)Amber lamp ON
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Amber lamp OFF