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G200B02HP-AAT Replacing Accessory Fuse The fuse box for the lights and other electrical accessories will be found lowon the dashboard on the driver's side. Inside the box you will find a list show- ing the circuits protected by each fuse.If any of your car's lights or other electrical accessories stop working, a blown fuse could be the reason. If thefuse has burned out, you will see that the metal strip inside the fuse has burned through. If you suspect a blownfuse, follow this procedure:
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CAUTION:
When replacing a fusible link, never use anything but a new fusible link with the same or lower amperagerating. Never use a piece of wire or a higher-rated fusible link. This could result in serious damage andcreate a fire hazard.
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CHECKING AND REPLACING FUSES
G200A01A-AAT Replacing a Fusible Link
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A fusible link will melt if the electrical circuits from the battery are ever over- loaded, thus preventing damage to the entire wiring harness. (This could becaused by a short in the system draw- ing too much current.) If this ever happens, have a Hyundai dealer de-termine the cause, repair the system and replace the fusible link. The fusible links are located in a fuse box for easyinspection.

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CHECKING THE BATTERY
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WARNING:
Batteries can be dangerous! When working with batteries, carefully ob-serve the following precautions to avoid serious injuries. The fluid in the battery contains a strong solution of sulfuric acid, which is poi- sonous and highly corrosive. Be careful not to spill it on yourself or the car. If youdo spill battery fluid on yourself, imme- diately do the following:
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G200C01CM-GAT Power Connector
NOTE:
o If the power connector is pulled
up from the fuse panel, the warn- ing chime, audio, clock and inte- rior lamps, etc., will not operate. The following items must be resetafter replacement. - Digital Clock - Trip computer
- Automatic heating and cooling control system
- Audio
o Even though the power connector is pulled up, the battery can stillbe discharged by operation of theheadlights or other electrical de- vices.
Your vehicle is equipped with a power connector to prevent battery discharge if your vehicle is parked without being operated for prolonged periods. Use thefollowing procedures before parking the vehicle for prolonged periods.
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Turn off the headlights and tail lights.
3. Open the driver’s side panel cover
and pull up the power connector.
4. Insert the power connector in the
opposite direction.
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5. Remove the socket cover.
6. Push the bulb spring to remove theheadlight bulb.
7. Remove the protective cap from the replacement bulb and install the new bulb by matching the plastic basewith the headlight hole. Reattach the bulb spring and install the socket cover. Reconnect the power cord.
8. Use the protective cap and carton to dispose of the old bulb.
9.Check for proper headlight aim.
Headlight (Type A)
1. Allow the bulb to cool. Wear eye protection.
2. Open the engine hood and discon- nect the negative (-) post of the battery.
3. Always grasp the bulb by its plastic base, avoid touching the glass.
4. Disconnect the power cord from the
back of the headlight.
This is similar to the condensa- tion on your windows inside yourvehicle during the rain and doesn’tindicate a problem with your ve-hicle. If the water leaks into thelamp bulb circuitry, have the ve- hicle checked by an authorizedHyundai dealer.
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1. Allow the bulb to cool. Wear eye protection.
2. Open the engine hood and discon- nect the negative (-) post of the battery.
3. Always grasp the bulb by its plastic base, avoid touching the glass.
4. Disconnect the power cord from the
back of the headlight.
5. Remove the socket cover by press-ing the tab and pulling up.
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Front Turn Signal light
1. Open the engine hood and discon- nect the negative (-) post of the battery.
2. Disconnect the power cord from the bulb.
3. Take out the bulb from the bulb holder by turning it counterclock- wise.
4. Install the new bulb.
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Front Fog Light (If Installed)
NOTE: It is recommended that the front fog light bulb be replaced by an autho- rized Hyundai dealer.
3. Remove the nuts of the rear combi- nation light with a spanner.
G270D01MC-GAT Rear Combination Light
1. Open the trunk lid (4 Door) or tail gate(3 Door).
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2. Remove the cover on the inside of luggage trim.
4 Door
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A Airbag ........................................................................ 1-43
Curtain airbag ......................................................... 1-51
Driver's and passenger's front airbag ...................... 1-44
Passenger’s front airbag on/off switch ................... 1-47
Side impact airbag .................................................. 1-49
Air Cleaner Filter ........................................................ 6-12
Air Conditioning Care ........................................................................ 6-18
Operation .............................................................. 1-107
Switch ................................................................... 1-106
Antenna ................................................................... 1-151
Ashtray ...................................................................... 1-80
Audio System Cassette tape player operation (M420) .................1-121
Cassette tape player operation (M455) .................1-132
Cassette tape player operation (M465) .................1-142
Compact disc player operation (M445) .................1-126
Compact disc player operation (M455) .................1-135
Compact disc player operation (M465) .................1-144
Stereo radio player operation (M420) ....................1-118
Stereo radio player operation (M445) ....................1-123
Stereo radio player operation (M455) ....................1-129
Stereo radio player operation (M465) ....................1-139
Automatic Heating and Cooling Control System ...... 1-109
Air flow control ...................................................... 1-112
Air intake control switch ....................................... 1-111
Fan speed control ................................................. 1-111
Operation .............................................................. 1-110BBack Warning
System ............................................... 2-15
Battery ....................................................................... 6-22
Brake Anti-lock system ..................................................... 2-13
Checking the brakes ............................................... 6-17
Fluid ........................................................................ 6-17
Pad wear warning sound .................. .......................1-64
Practices ................................................................ 2-17
Breaking-In your New Hyundai .................................... 1-3
Bulbs Replacem ent .................................................... 6-27
Bulbs Wa ttage ........................................................... 6-34
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Care of Cassette Tapes .......................................... 1-149
Care of Discs .......................................................... 1-149
Cargo Area Cover ...................................................... 1-96
Catalytic Converter ...................................................... 7-3
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock ................................... 1-8
Child Restraint System .............................................. 1-32
Cigarette Lighter ........................................................ 1-78
Climate Control Air Filter ................................ 1-115, 6-19
Clock ......................................................................... 1-78
Clutch Checking the cluch fluid ......................................... 6-18
Cooling Fans ............................................................. 6-24
Corrosion protection
Cleaning the interior .................................................. 4-6
Protecting your Hyundai from corrosion ................... 4-2
Washing and waxing ................................................. 4-4