
OWNER'S MANUALA030A01TG-AATOperation
Maintenance
SpecificationsAll information in this Owner's Manual is current at the time of publication. However, Hyundai reserves the right to make changes
at any time so that our policy of continual product improvement may be carried out.
This manual applies to all Hyundai models and includes descriptions and explanations of optional as well as standard equipment.
As a result, you may find material in this manual that does not apply to your specific vehicle.
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BREAKING IN YOUR NEW
HYUNDAI
B010F01A-AATOperation in Foreign CountriesIf you are going to drive your Hyundai in
another country, be sure to:
o Observe all regulations regarding reg-
istration and insurance.
o Determine that acceptable fuel is avail-
able.B010E01A-AATGasolines for Cleaner AirTo help contribute to cleaner air, Hyundai
recommends that you use gasolines
treated with detergent additives, which
help prevent deposit formation in the en-
gine. These gasolines will help the engine
run cleaner and enhance performance of
the Emission Control System.
B020A01TG-AATDuring the First 1,200 Miles (2,000
Km)No formal "break-in" procedure is required
with your new Hyundai. However, you can
contribute to the economical operation
and durability of your Hyundai by observ-
ing the following recommendations dur-
ing the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km).
o Don't drive faster than 55 MPH (88 km/
h).
o While driving, keep your engine speed
(rpm, or revolutions per minute) be-
tween 2,000 rpm and 4,000 rpm.
o Use moderate acceleration. Don't start
quickly or depress the accelerator pedal
fully.
o For the first 200 miles (300 km), try to
avoid hard stops.
o Whether going fast or slow, vary your
speed from time to time.
o Don't let the engine idle longer than 3
minutes at one time.
o Don't tow a trailer during the first 1,200
miles (2,000 km) of operation.
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEMB880A01TG-AATThe immobilizer system is an anti-theft
device, designed to deter automobile theft.NOTE:This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, in-
cluding interference that may cause
undesired operation.
CAUTION:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's au-
thority to operate the equipment.
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B070F02NF-AATKEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
NOTE:This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, in-
cluding interference that may cause
undesired operation.
CAUTION:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's au-
thority to operate the equipment.
Locking doors1. Close all doors.
2. Push the "LOCK (
)" button on the
transmitter.
3. At the same time, all doors lock and the
turn signal lights will blink once to indi-
cate that the system is armed.
Unlocking doors1. Push the "UNLOCK (
)" button on
the transmitter.
2. At the same time, the driver's door un-
locks and the turn signal lights will blink
twice to indicate that the system is dis-
armed.
NOTE:If you wish to unlock all the doors, press
the "UNLOCK" button on the transmitter
again within 4 seconds.Releasing the trunk lidPush the trunk lid release button (
) on
the transmitter for longer than 1 second.
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WARNING:
Be careful not to pull the inside door
handle while driving. If you pull the in-
side door handle, the door can be opened
and you may be ejected from the ve-
hicle and can be injured or killed. o The driver's and front passenger's
doors can be opened by pulling the
inside door handle even if the front
portion of the driver's or front
passenger's central door locking
switch has been depressed to lock
the doors.
o If the door is locked/unlocked multiple
times in rapid succession with either
the vehicle key or door lock switch,
the system may stop operating tem-
porarily in order to protect the circuit
and prevent damage to system com-
ponents.

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B260Q02NF-GAT
CRUISE Indicator Light
The cruise indicator light in the instrument
cluster is illuminated when the cruise con-
trol ON/OFF button on the steering wheel
is pulled.
The indicator light turns off when the cruise
control ON/OFF button is pulled again.
Information about the use of cruise control
begins on page 1-118.B260R01NF-GAT
Cruise SET Indicator Light
The Cruise SET indicator light in the instru-
ment cluster is illuminated when the cruise
control "COAST/SET" or "RES/ACCEL"
switch is pushed. The Cruise SET indica-
tor light does not illuminate when the cruise
control "CANCEL" switch is pushed or the
system is disengaged. To disengage the
cruise control system, refer to "To cancel
the cruise speed" on page 1-119.
B260U01TB-AAT
Immobilizer Warning Light
This indicator light comes on for a few
seconds after the ignition key is turned to
the "ON" position. At this time, you can start
the engine. The light goes out after 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
the "ON" position, this indicates that the
immobilizer system is out of order. At this
time, refer to the explanation of the "Limp
Home" mode and related procedures (See
page 1-6) or consult your Hyundai dealer.
B265C01NF-AAT
Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) Indicator Lights
(If Installed)
The electronic stability control indicators
change operation according to the ignition
switch position and whether the system is
in operation.
They will illuminate when the ignition key
is turned to the "ON" position, but should go
out after three seconds. If the ESC or ESC-
OFF indicator stays on, take your car to
your authorized Hyundai dealer and have
the system checked. See section 2 for
more information about the ESC.
B270A01O-AATBRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING SOUNDThe front and rear disc brake pads have
wear indicators that should make a high-
pitched squealing or scraping noise when
new pads are needed. The sound may
come and go or be heard all the time when
the vehicle is moving. It may also be heard
when the brake pedal is pushed down
firmly. Excessive rotor damage will result
if the worn pads are not replaced. See your
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TRIP COMPUTERB400B01TG-AATThe trip computer is a microcomputer-
controlled driver information gauge that
displays information related to driving, such
as estimated tripmeter, distance to empty,
average speed, drive time and average
fuel consumption on the LCD.
B400B11TG-A
Conventional Type
Super - Vision Type
B310A01TG-AATODOMETERThe odometer records the total distance
traveled in miles. You will also find the
odometer useful to determine when peri-
odic maintenance should be performed.
B310A02TG-A
Conventional Type
Super - Vision TypeOdometer
Odometer
NOTE:Federal law forbids alteration of the odom-
eter of any vehicle with the intent to
change the mileage registered on the
odometer. The alteration may void your
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Pushing in the MODE switch when the
ignition switch is in "ON" position changes
the display as follows;
B400B02TG
MODE SWITCHNOTE:If your vehicle is equipped with the con-
ventional type cluster, the unit is dis-
played only in the average speed and the
average fuel consumption.
TRIPMETER
DISTANCE TO EMPTY
AVERAGE SPEED
DRIVE TIME
AVERAGE FUEL CONSUMPTION
RESET SWITCH
Push in the RESET switch for more than 1
second to initialize the displayed informa-
tion such as tripmeter, average speed,
drive time and average fuel consumption.
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DIGITAL CLOCKB400A01TG-GATThere are three control buttons for the
digital clock. Their functions are:
H- Push "H" to advance the hour indi-
cated.
M- Push "M" to advance the minute indi-
cated.
R- Push "R" to reset minutes to ":00" to
facilitate resetting the clock to the
correct time. When this is done:
Pressing "R" between 11 : 01 and 11
: 29 changes the readout to 11 : 00.
Pressing "R" between 11 : 30 and 11
: 59 changes the readout to 12 : 00.
Push the "R" button for 4 seconds to
display a 12 or 24-hour clock.
B400A01TG-A
INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT
CONTROL (RHEOSTAT)B410A01A-AATThe instrument panel lights can be made
brighter or dimmer by turning the instru-
ment panel light control knob.
B410A01TG-A
CIGARETTE LIGHTERB420A03A-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 re-
placement or its approved equivalent.
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PARKING BRAKEB530A03TG-AATAlways engage the parking brake before
leaving the vehicle. This also turns on the
parking brake indicator light when the key
is in the "ON" or "START" position. Before
driving away, be sure that the parking
brake is fully released and the indicator
light is off.Applying the parking brakeTo engage the parking brake, depress the
parking brake pedal. In addition it is rec-
ommended that when parking the vehicle
on a gradient, the shift lever should be in
positioned in the P (Park) position.
B530A01TG-A
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This device complies with Part 15 FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference re-
ceived, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
WARNING:
The transceiver has been tested and
complies with FCC and Industry Canada
rules. Changes or modifications not ex-
pressly approved by the party respon-
sible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the device.
NVS
® is a registered trademark and Z-
Nav™ is a trademark of the Gentex Corpo-
ration, Zeeland, Michigan. HomeLink
® is
a registered trademark owned by Johnson
Controls, Incorporated, Milwaukee, Wis-
consin.
WARNING:
Whenever leaving vehicle or parking
always set the parking brake as far as
possible and fully engage the vehicle's
transaxle into the park position. Ve-
hicles not fully engaged in park with the
parking brake set are at risk for moving
inadvertently and injuring yourself or
others.
CAUTION:
Driving with the parking brake applied
will cause excessive brake pad and brake
rotor wear.Releasing the parking brakeTo release the parking brake, depress the
parking brake pedal a second time.NOTE:The parking brake pedal should be
checked periodically for proper stroke.
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