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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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HOMELINK PROGRAMMING
CAUTION:o Make sure people and/or objects are out
of the way of any garage doors or gates
you may be operating during the pro-
gramming procedures.
o Keep original transmitters for potential
future programming needs, or in case
you sell the vehicle.
o In the event you do sell your vehicle, it's
recommended you erase your pro-
grammed HomeLink mirror buttons.
WARNING:
Do not use HomeLink with any garage door
opener that lacks the safety stop and re-
verse feature as required by federal safety
standards (includes garage doors manu-
factured before April 1, 1982), as these
doors can increase the risk of serious injury
or death. Call 1-800-355-3515 or visit
www.homelink.com for more information.
Automatic-Dimming FunctionTo assist you during nighttime driving, your
mirror will automatically dim upon detecting
glare from the vehicles behind you.
Press the            button to turn the automatic-
dimming function off. The mirror indicator light
will turn off.
Press the            button to turn the automatic-
dimming function on. The mirror indicator light
will illuminate.NOTE:The mirror defaults to the "on" position
each time the vehicle is started.
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Automatic-dimming mirror
function buttons
NOTE:If programming a garage door opener or
gate, it is advised to unplug the device
during the "cycling" process to prevent
possible motor burnout.ProgrammingEnsure the ignition switch is turned to the "ACC"
position to program and/or operate HomeLink
system. It is also recommended that a new
battery be placed in the handheld transmitter of
the device being programmed to HomeLink for
quicker programming and accurate transmis-
sion of the radio-frequency.
Follow these steps to program your HomeLink
mirror:
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B970C01O-AATAutomatic OperationNOTE:
o If the battery has been discharged or
disconnected, the temperature mode will
reset to Fahrenheit degree.
This is a normal condition and you can
adjust the temperature mode from Fahr-
enheit to Centigrade as follows;
Press the TEMP down (       ) button 3
seconds or more with the  AMB  button
held down.
The display shows that the unit of tem-
perature is adjusted to Fahrenheit or
Centigrade
(°F 
→ →→ →
→ °C or °C  
→ →→ →
→ °F).
The FATC (Full Automatic Temperature Con-
trol) system automatically controls the heating
and cooling by doing as follows:
1. Push the "AUTO" switch. The indicator light
will come on confirming that the Face, Floor
and/or Bi-Level modes as well as the blower
speed and, the air conditioning will operate if
ambient temperature is higher than 32°F
(0°C) and automatically turns off if the ambi-
ent temperature drops below 32°F(0°C).o Never place things on the sensor which
is located in the car on the instrument
panel to ensure better control of the
heating and cooling system.
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Photo sensor 2. Push the "TEMP" button to set the desired
temperature.
The temperature will increase to the maxi-
mum "HI" by pushing on the        button. Each
push of the button will cause the temperature
to increase by 1°F(0.5°C).
The temperature will decrease to the mini-
mum "LO" by pushing on  the         button. Each
push of the button will cause the temperature
to decrease by 1°F(0.5°C).
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B260D04O-AAT1. Playing CDo Insert the CD with the label facing upward.
o Insert the CD to start CD playback, during
radio operation.
o When a disc is in the CD deck, if you press
the CD button, the CD player will begin
playing even if the radio is being used.
o The CD player can be used when the ignition
switch is in either the "ON" or "ACC" position.2. FF/REW  (        /        )If you want to fast forward or reverse through
the compact disc track, push and hold the FF
(      ) or REW (      ) button.
When you release the button, the compact disc
player will resume playing.3. TRACK UP/DOWNo The desired track on the disc currently being
played can be selected using the track
number.
o Press       once to skip forward to the beg-
inning of the next track. Press        once to
skip back to the beginning of the track.
4. SCAN Buttono Press the SCAN button to playback the first
10 seconds of each track.
o Press the SCAN button again within 10 sec.
when you have reached the desired track.5. REPEAT Buttono To repeat the track you are currently listen-
ing to, press the RPT button.  To cancel ,
press again.
o If you do not release RPT operation when the
track ends, it will automatically be replayed.
This process will be continued until you  push
the button again.6. EJECT ButtonWhen the EJECT button       is pressed with a
CD loaded, the CD will eject.
NOTE:o If the CD does not operate properly or if
the ER2 fault code is displayed, use one
of two methods to reset the CD deck
function.
- Remove the audio fuse for 5 minutes.
Then, reinstall the audio fuse.
- Diconnect the negative terminal of the
battery and wait 5 minutes. Then re-
connect the negative battery terminal.
o To assure proper operation of the unit,
keep the vehicle interior temperature
within a normal range by using the
vehicle's air conditioning or heating
system.
o When replacing the fuse, replace it with
a fuse having the correct capacity.
o The preset station frequencies are all
erased when the car battery is discon-
nected. Therefore, all data will have to be
set again if this should occur.
o Do not add any oil to the rotating parts.
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o This equipment is designed to be used
only in a 12 volt DC battery system with
negative ground.
o This unit is made of precision parts. Do
not attempt to disassemble or adjust
any parts.
o When driving your vehicle, be sure to
keep the volume of the unit set low
enough to allow you to hear sounds
coming from the outside.
o Do not expose this equipment (includ-
ing the speakers) to water or excessive
moisture.
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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.
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KEY POSITIONSC040A01A-AAT
CAUTION:
The engine should not be turned off or the
key removed from the ignition key cylinder
while the car is in motion. The steering
wheel is locked by removing the key.
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LOCKACC
ON
START!
o "START"The engine is started in this position. It will crank
until you release the key.
WARNING:
Your vehicle is equipped with tires de-
signed to provide for safe ride and handling
capability.
Do not use a size and type of tire and wheel
that is different from the one that is origi-
nally installed on your vehicle. It can affect
the safety and performance of your vehicle,
which could lead to handling failure or
rollover and serious injury.
When replacing the tires, be sure to equip
all four tires with the tire and wheel of the
same size, type, tread, brand and load-
carrying capacity. If you nevertheless de-
cide to equip your vehicle with any tire/
wheel combination not recommended by
Hyundai for off-road driving, you should
not use these tires for highway driving.
TO START THE ENGINEC030A01L-AATCOMBINATION IGNITION SWITCHo Place the shift lever in "P" (park) and de-
press the brake pedal fully.
o To start the engine, insert the ignition key and
turn it to the "START" position. Release it as
soon as the engine starts. Do not hold the
key in the "START" position for more than 15
seconds.NOTE:o For safety, the engine will not start if the
shift lever is not in "P" or "N" Position.
o The ignition key cannot be turned from
"ACC" position to "LOCK" position un-
less the shift lever is in the "P" (Park)
position or the negative battery terminal
is disconnected from the battery. To
remove the key, always confirm that the
shift lever is securely positioned in "P"
(Park).
o For additional information about start-
ing, see page 2-5.
WARNING:
Always wear appropriate shoes when oper-
ating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski boots,
etc.) may interfere with your
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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 in the "ON" position. This will discharge the
battery and may also damage the ignition sys-
tem.o "ACC"With the key in the "ACC" position, some elec-
trical accessories (radio, etc.) may be oper-
ated.o "LOCK"The key can be removed or inserted in this
position.
To protect against theft, the steering wheel
locks by removing the key.NOTE:To unlock the steering wheel, insert the key,
and then turn the steering wheel and key
simultaneously.
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C070C01A-AATTo remove the ignition key
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1. Turn the ignition key to the "ACC" position.
2. Simultaneously push and turn the ignition
key counterclockwise from the "ACC" posi-
tion  to the "LOCK" position.
3. The key can be removed in the "LOCK"
position.
WARNING:
Never run the engine in a closed or poorly
ventilated area any longer than is needed to
move your car in or out of the area. The
carbon monoxide gas emitted is odorless
and can cause serious injury or death.
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The first few shifts on a new vehicle, or if the
battery has been disconnected, may be some-
what abrupt. This is a normal condition, and the
shifting sequence will adjust after shifts are
cycled a few times by the T.C.M (Transaxle
Control Module).
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CAUTION:
Never shift into "R" or "P" position while the
vehicle is moving.
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OPERATING THE AUTOMATIC
TRANSAXLE (4 SPEED A/T)C090A01O-GAT(If installed)The highly efficient Hyundai automatic transaxle
has four forward speeds and one reverse
speed. The individual speeds are selected au-
tomatically, depending on the position of the
speed selector lever. The selector lever has 2
gates; 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, and is equipped with a button to avoid
inadvertent selection.
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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 warning lights and
gauges are functioning properly before start-
ing the engine.
4. Turn the ignition key to the "START" position
and release it when the engine starts.
After the engine has started, allow the engine
to run for 10 to 20 seconds prior to placing
the vehicle in gear.
The starter should not be operated for more
than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 15-30 sec-
onds between starting attempts to protect
the starter from overheating.