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other time, you should slow the vehicle and bring it to a complete stop in a safe location off the roadway.The brake warning light indicates that the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder is low and hydraulic brake fluidconforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4 specifi- cations should be added. After adding fluid, if no other trouble is found, the carshould be immediately and carefully driven to a Hyundai dealer for inspec- tion. 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 wheelseven if one of the dual systems should fail. With only one of the dual systems working, more than normal pedal traveland greater pedal pressure are re- quired to stop the car. Also, the car will not stop in as short a distance with onlyhalf of the brake system working. If the brakes fail while you are driving, shift to a lower gear for additional enginebraking and stop the car as soon as it is safe to do so.
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Parking Brake/Brake
Fluid Level WarningLight
Warning Light Operation The parking brake/brake fluid level warning light should come on when the parking 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, 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 WARNING:
If you suspect brake trouble, have your 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 ordeath.
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B260G01A-AAT Oil Pressure Warning Light
!CAUTION:
If the oil pressure warning light stays on while the engine is run- ning, serious engine damage mayresult. The oil pressure warning light comes on whenever there is insufficient oil pressure. In normaloperation, 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 isrunning, there may be 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 the oil level is low, fill the engine oil to the proper level andstart the engine again. If the light stays on with the engine running, turn the engine off immediately. Inany instance where the oil light stays on when the engine is running, the engine should be checked by anauthorized Hyundai dealer before the car is driven again.
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B260J01S-GAT
Charging System Warning 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 malfunc-tion in the electrical charging system. If the light comes on while you are driv- ing, 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.And then, have the system checked by your Hyundai dealer. B260L01A-GAT
Door Ajar Warning Light
The door ajar warning light warns youthat a door is not completely closed.
B260K01B-GAT
Tail Gate Open Warning Light
This light remains on unless the tail gate is completely closed. 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 shouldadd fuel as soon as possible. Driving with the fuel level warning light on or with the fuel level below "E" can causethe engine to misfire and damage the catalytic converter.
CAUTION:
If the drive belt (generator belt) is loosen, broken, or mission while thevehicle is driving, there may be a serious malfunction, engine could overheat because this belt alsodrives the water pump.!
B260N02FC-GAT Malfunction Indicator Light (If installed)
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 illuminate when the igni-tion key is tuned to the "ON" position, and will go out after the engine start. If it illuminates while driving, or does notilluminate when the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position, take your car to your nearest authorized Hyundai dealerand have the system checked.
B260E01TB-GAT Seat Belt Warning Light
(Except E.C)
The seat belt warning light blinks for about 6 seconds when the ignition keyis turned from the "OFF" position to the "ON".
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CAUTION:
When you move the electric power steering back-end and forth-end continuously in stop position, steer- ing wheel plays heavily to operateanti-overload system. It is normal condition. It returns to be normal getting time.!
B260T01TB-GAT
Electric Power SteeringSystem (EPS)Warning Light(If installed)
This indicator light comes on about 4 seconds after the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position or after the engine is started, it will go out.This light also comes on when the EPS has some troubles. If it comes on while driving, have your vehicle inspected byan authorized Hyundai Dealer.
*1) When the ignition key is turned from "OFF" position to "ON" within 1 minute.
*2) If the vehicle speed exceeds 9km/ h, the seat belt chime also soundsfor about 1~2 minutes. If the vehicle speed is below 9km/h,1 minute later the seat belt chime also sounds for about 1~2 minutes.
The seat belt warning light and chimewill activate to the following table.
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Seat Belt Warning Light
and Chime (E.C only)
User (Driver) Condition
Seat Belt WarningLight
Seat Belt Ignition Switch
Unbuckled ON Stay on until buckled up
Buckled ON Come on for 6 seconds
Unbuckled ON * 1
Blink until buckled up
ON Blink until buckled up* 2
Buckled
Unbuckled NOTE: If the driver's seat belt is operated in this order "unbuckled
buckled
unbuckled
buckled
unbuck-
led" within 9 seconds after the seatbelt is buckled, the seat belt warning light and chime will not activate.
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B265C01LZ-AAT
Electronic Stability Program Indicator Lights(If installed)
The electronic stability program indica- tors change operation according to the ignition switch position and whether thesystem is in operation or not. They will illuminate when the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position, butshould go out after three seconds. If the ESP or ESP-OFF indicator stays on, take your car to your authorized Hyundaidealer and have the system checked. See section 2 for more information about the ESP.B260U01TB-GAT Immobilizer Indicator Light (If installed)
This indicator light comes on for some seconds after the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position. At this time, youcan start the engine. The light goes out after the engine is running. In case this light goes out before you start the en-gine, you must turn to the "LOCK" position and restart the engine. In case this light blinks for five seconds whenthe 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 Limp home procedure(See page 1-6) or con- sult to the Hyundai dealer.B260S01B-GAT Diesel Pre-heat Indicator Light-Amber(Diesel Engine)
The indicator light illuminates amber when the ignition switch is placed at the "ON" position. The engine can bestarted after the pre-heat indicator light goes off. The illuminating time varies with the water temperature, air tem-perature and battery condition. NOTE: If the engine were not started 10 seconds after the preheating is com-pleted, turn the ignition key once more to the "LOCK" position, and then to the "ON" position, in orderto preheat again.
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B270A01A-AAT BRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING SOUND The front disc brake pads have wear indicators that should make a high- pitched squealing or scraping noisewhen new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all the time when the vehicle is moving. Itmay also be heard when the brake pedal is pushed down firmly. Exces- sive rotor damage will result if the wornpads are not replaced. See your Hyundai dealer immediately.
B900A01A-GAT ACOUSTIC WARNING SOUND (If Installed) The acoustic warning chime sounds when the tail lights are on and the door in driver side is open. This prevents thebattery from discharging when the car is left with the tail lights on. The chime sounds until the tail lights are turnedoff.
B265A01B-GAT
Fuel Filter Warning Light-Red (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 "6-28 page")
B290A01TB-AAT Engine Coolant Tempera-
ture Indicator
WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. The engine cool-ant is under pressure and could erupt and cause severe burns. Wait until the engine is cool before re-moving the radiator cap.
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These indicators show the temperature of the engine coolant when the ignition switch is ON. Red indicator illuminatesif the temperature of the engine coolant is above 120±3°C (248±37.4°F). Blue indicator Illuminates if the tem-
perature of the engine coolant is below 60±3°C (140±37.4°F). If the red indicator illuminates, pull overand stop as soon as possible and turn off the engine. Then open the hood and check the coolant level (See "If theengine overheats" on the page 3-4.) and the water pump drive belt. If you sus- pect cooling system trouble, have yourcooling system checked by a Hyundai dealer as soon as possible. NOTE: If the red engine temperature indica- tor illuminates, it indicates overheat- ing that may damage the engine.
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B400B04TB B340A01A-AAT COMBINATION TURN SIGNAL, HEADLIGHT AND HIGH-BEAMSWITCHTurn Signal Operation Pulling down on the lever causes the turn signals on the left side of the car to blink. Pushing upwards on the lever causes the turn signals on the rightside of the car to blink. As the turn is completed, the lever will automatically return to the center position and turnoff the turn signals at the same time. If either turn signal indicator light blinks more rapidly than usual, goes on butdoes not blink, or does not go on at all, there is a malfunction in the system. Check for a burned-out fuse or bulb orsee your Hyundai dealer.
4. Drive Distance
o This mode indicates the drive dis-
tance travelled since the last drive time reset.
o Pressing the trip computer switch for more than 1 second, when the drivedistance is being displayed, clearsthe drive distance to zero.
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B340B01A-AAT Lane Change Signal To 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.
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HTB017
B340E01A-AAT Headlight Flasher To flash the headlights, pull the switch lever toward you, then release it. Theheadlights can be flashed even though the headlight switch is in the "OFF" position. B340D01A-AAT High-beam Switch To turn on the headlight high beams, push the lever forward (away fromyou). The high beam indicator light will come on at the same time. For low beams, pull the lever back toward you.
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 vehicledaytime running lights are designed to remain 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 isapplied. Parking light auto cut (If installed) If you do not turn the parking lights "OFF" after driving, the parking light will automatically shut "OFF" when thedriver's door is opened. To turn them "ON" again you must simply turn the ignition key to the "ON"position. If necessary, to keep the lights on when the ignition key is removed, perform the following : 1) Open the driver-side door.2) Turn the parking lights OFF and ON
again using the light switch.
HTB015
B340C03FC-GAT Headlight Switch To operate the headlights, turn the bar- rel on the end of the multi-function switch. The first position turns on theparking 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.
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B350A01A-AAT WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH The windshield wiper switch has three positions:
1. Intermittent wiper operation
2. Low-speed operation
3. High-speed operation NOTE: To prevent damage to the wiper system, do not attempt to wipe away heavy accumulations of snow orice. Accumulated snow and ice should be removed manually. If there is only a light layer of snow or HTB019A
To use the windshield washer, pull the wiper/washer lever toward the steer-ing wheel. When the washer lever is operated, the wipers automatically make two passes across the wind-shield. The washer continues to oper- ate until the lever is released.
B350B01O-GAT Windshield Washer Operation
ice, operate the heater in the defrost mode to melt the snow or ice before using the wiper.
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Mist Wiper Operation
NOTE:
o Do not operate the washer more
than 15 seconds at a time or when the fluid reservoir is empty.
o In icy or freezing weather, be sure the wiper blades are not frozen tothe glass prior to operating thewipers.
o In areas where water freezes in
winter, use windshield washerantifreeze.
If a single wipe is desired in mist, pushthe windshield wiper and washer con-trol lever upwards. HTB022A