2008 Hyundai Coupe catalytic converter

1FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
2FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
B010A03A-GAT Use Unleaded Gasoline For Europe – For the optimal vehicle
performance, we recommend you to use unleaded gasoline with an octanerating of RON (Research Octane Num- ber) 95 /AKI (Anti Knock Index) 91 or higher.You may use unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of RON 91~94/AKI 87~90 but it may result in slight performancereduction of the vehicle. Except Europe – Unleaded gasoline
with a Pump Octane Rating of 87 (Re- search Octane Number 91) or higher must be used in Hyundai vehicle. If leaded gasoline is used, it will causethe catalytic converter to become inef-fective and the emission control sys- tem to malfunction. This can also result in increased main-tenance expense. To avoid accidental use of leaded fuel, the large nozzle used with leaded gasoline at servicestations can not be inserted into fuel tank opening of Hyundai vehicle. NOTE:
o For some countries, Hyundai
vehicles are designed to use leaded gasoline. When you are going to use leaded gasoline,ask to Hyundai dealer whether leaded gasoline in your vehicle is available or not.
o Octane Rating of leaded gaso- line is same with unleaded one. B010B01A-AAT What About Gasohol? Gasohol (a mixture of 90% unleaded gasoline and 10% ethanol or grainalcohol) may be used in your Hyundai. However, if your engine develops driveability problems, the use of 100%unleaded gasoline is recommended. Fuels with unspecified quantities of alcohol, or alcohols other than ethanol,should not be used.
B010D01S-AAT Do not Use Methanol Fuels containing methanol (wood al- cohol) should not be used in your Hyundai. This type of fuel can reducevehicle performance and damage com- ponents of the fuel system.
CAUTION:
Your Hyundai's New Vehicle Lim- ited Warranty may not cover dam-age to the fuel system and perfor- mance problems that are caused by the use of methanol or fuels con-taining methanol.
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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B260N02A-AAT Malfunction Indicator Light (If Installed)
This light illuminates when there is a malfunction of an exhaust gas relatedcomponent, and the system is not functioning properly so that the ex- haust gas regulation values are notsatisfied. This light will also illuminate when the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position, and then it will go out ina few seconds after the engine is started. If it illuminates while driving, or does not illuminate when the ignitionkey is turned to the "ON" position, take your car to your nearest authorized Hyundai dealer and have the systemchecked.
B260M01A-AAT Low Fuel Level Warning Light
The low fuel level warning light comes on when the fuel tank is approachingempty. When it comes on, you should add fuel as soon as possible. Driving with the fuel level warning light on orwith the fuel level below "E" can cause the engine to misfire and damage the catalytic converter.
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B260H01GK-AAT Parking Brake/Low Brake Fluid Level Warning Light
WARNING:
If you suspect brake trouble, have your brakes checked by a Hyundaidealer as soon as possible. Driving your car with a problem in either the brake electrical system or brakehydraulic system is dangerous, and could result in a serious injury or death. Warning Light Operation The parking brake/brake fluid level warning light should come on when theparking brake is applied and the igni- tion switch is turned to "ON" or "START". After the engine is started,the light should go out in three sec- onds. If the parking brake is not applied, thewarning light should come on when the ignition switch is turned to "ON" or "START", then go out in three sec-onds. If the light comes on at any other

Emission Control System ............................................ 7-2
Catalytic Converter ...................................................... 7-3
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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS
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CATALYTIC CONVERTER
H020A01A-AAT ; For a Gasoline Engine (If Installed) Hyundai vehicle is equipped with a monolith type three-way catalytic con-verter to reduce the carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides con- tained in the exhaust gas. Exhaustgases passing through the catalytic converter may cause it to operate at a very high temperature. The introduc-tion of large amounts of unburned gaso- line into the exhaust may cause the catalytic converter to overheat andcreate a fire hazard. This risk may be reduced by observing the following: WARNING:
o Use unleaded fuel only.
o Maintain the engine in good op- erating condition. Extremely high catalytic converter tempera-tures can result from improper operation of the electrical, igni- tion or multiport electronic fuelinjection.
o If your engine stalls, pings, knocks, or is hard to start, have your Hyundai dealer inspect and repair the problem as soon aspossible.
o Avoid driving with a very low
fuel level. Running out of gaso-line may cause the engine to misfire and result in damage to the catalytic converter.
o Avoid idling the engine for peri-
ods longer than 10 minutes.
o The vehicle should not be pushed or pulled to get started.This may cause the catalyticconverter to overheat and cre- ate a fire hazard.
Catalytic Converter
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o Do not touch the catalytic con-
verter or any other part of the exhaust system while the cata- lytic converter is hot. Shut off the engine, wait for at least one hourbefore touching the catalytic con- verter or any other part of the exhaust system.
o Remember that your Hyundai dealer is your best source of as-sistance.
o Do not stop your Hyundai over any combustible material suchas grass, paper, leaves or rags. These materials might contact the hot catalytic converter and afire might result.

10INDEX
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A Air bag ........................................................................ 1-34
Air clean er filter .......................................................... 6-11
Air Conditioning
Care ......................................................................... 6-18
Operation ................................................................. 6-19
Switch ...................................................................... 1-87
Air Cond itioner filter .................................................... 1-93
Antenna .................................................................... 1-103
Ashtray ....................................................................... 1-65
Audio Remote Control ................................................. 1-85
Automatic Transaxle .................................................... 2-8
BBattery .............................................................. 2-18, 6-23
Brake
Anti-lock system ...................................................... 2-12
Checking the brakes ................................................ 6-17
Fluid ......................................................................... 6-17
Practices ................................................................. 2-15
Breaking-In your new Hyundai ..................................... 1-3
CCare of Cassette tapes ............................................ 1-130
Care of D iscs ........................................................... 1-129
Cassette Tape Player Operation (H280, H265, H465) .........................1-107, 1-116, 1-121
Catalytic Converter ...................................................... 7-3
Child Restraint system ............................................... 1-25Child Seat Restraint Suitability For Seat Position
Using the Seat Belt .................................................. 1-27
Cigarette Lighter ......................................................... 1-64
Clock .......................................................................... 1-63
Clutch Checking fluid .......................................................... 6-18
Combination Light
Daytime running lights ............................................. 1-56
Headlight flasher ...................................................... 1-57
Headlight swi tch ...................................................... 1-56
High-beam switch .................................................... 1-57
Lane change si gnal .................................................. 1-56
Turn signal operation ............................................... 1-55
Compact Disc Player Operation
(H280, H265, H465) .........................1-113, 1-119, 1-125
Cooling Fans ............................................................... 6-24
Corrosion Protection
Cleaning the interior .................................................. 4-6
Protecting your Hyundai from corrosion ................... 4-2
Washing and waxing ................................................. 4-4
Cruise Control ............................................................. 1-81
DDefrosting/Defogging ................................................... 1-92
Door
Central door lock ...................................................... 1-8
Door locks ................................................................ 1-7 Locking and unlocking front door with a key ............ 1-7
Drink Holder ................................................................ 1-65

Emission Control Systems ........................................... 7-2
Catalytic Converter ...................................................... 7-3
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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS
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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS
3CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
SH020A1-E (Not all models) Hyundai Coupe models are fitted with catalytic convertors which require spe- cial operating considerations. The cata-lytic convertor serves to oxidize cer- tain noxious elements of the exhaust gases leaving the engine to reduce thelevel of pollutants emitted from the vehicle and, provided that care is ex- ercised to prevent damage, the cata-lyst will operate efficiently for the life of the vehicle. It is of the utmost importance that the following information is read and un- derstood by the vehicle operator in order to prevent operational problemsarising from damage to the catalyst. Damage to the catalyst will result ifcontamination occurs through the useof leaded fuel. Whilst the vehicle is fitted with a reduced diameter filler neck to prevent charging of the fueltank with a leaded fuel pump nozzle, it is possible that the use of funnels or fuel cans will permit leaded fuel to beintroduced into the fuel tank.The catalyst is intolerant of unburntfuel and therefore if an engine misfirecondition exists, damage to the cata- lyst will occur. It is imperative that if a misfire condition develops, the ve-hicle is immediately presented to a Hyundai authorised repairer for rectifi- cation. Similarly, the practice of cer-tain ignition system diagnosis proce- dures which involve inducing a misfire (cylinder power balance tests for ex-ample) may result in catalyst damage.For these reasons, it is advisable thatthe exhaust gas emission be tested at each routine service with a gas analyzer having a Hydrocarbon mea-suring facility to ensure continued re- liability of the catalyst.
Catalytic Converter
OGK076501 Push or tow starting of the vehicle is to be avoided since unburnt fuel mayenter the catalyst and result in dam- age. (Note, it is impossible to push or tow start a Hyundai model equippedwith fuel injection since the fuel pump safety interlock will prevent the pump from operating under these conditions). Operation of the catalyst involves ex- tremely high temperatures being at- tained within the catalytic convertor,and although the convertor is fitted with heat shields, it is important that the vehicle is not parked over combus-tible or volatile material which may result in fire. If the above precautions are not ad- hered to and the catalyst becomes inoperative, the resultant increase incore temperature will result in a "melt down" where the catalyst core will melt and subsequently may block theexhaust system.Due to the fragile nature of the cata-lyst element, it is important that dam-age does not occur when the vehicle is raised by means of a garage jack. Care must also be exercised to avoiddriving over road hazards or debris which may cause damage to the cata- lyst element.

10INDEX
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A Airbag ......................................................................... 1-32
Air Cleaner Filter ......................................................... 6-11
Air Conditioning
Care ......................................................................... 6-18
Operation ....................................................... 1-90, 6-18
Switch ...................................................................... 1-89
Antenna ...................................................................... 1-99
Ashtray ....................................................................... 1-61
Audio Remote Control Switch ..................................... 1-81
B Battery ........................................................................ 6-21
Bonnet Release .......................................................... 1-71
Brake Anti-lock system ...................................................... 2-14
Checking the brakes ................................................ 6-16
Effective braking ...................................................... 2-16
Fluid ......................................................................... 6-16
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Care of Cassette Tapes ........................................... 1-104
Care of D iscs ........................................................... 1-103
Catalytic Converter ...................................................... 7-3
Child Restraint System ............................................... 1-23
Cigar Lighter ............................................................... 1-61
Climate Control Air Filter .................................. 1-99, 6-18
Clock .......................................................................... 1-60
Clutch Checking fluid .......................................................... 6-17Combination Light
Auto light ................................................................. 1-54
High-beam switch .................................................... 1-53
Headlight flasher ...................................................... 1-54
Lighting switch ......................................................... 1-53
Lane change si gnal .................................................. 1-52
Turn signal operation ............................................... 1-52
Cooling Fans ............................................................... 6-23
Corrosion Protection Cleaning the interior .................................................. 4-5
Protecting your Hyundai from corrosion ................... 4-2
Valeting ..................................................................... 4-3
Cruise Control ............................................................. 1-77
DDaily Operating Checks ............................................... 6-5
Defrosting/Defogging ................................................... 1-88
Door Central door lock ...................................................... 1-7
Door locks ................................................................ 1-6
Locking and unlocking front doors with a key .......... 1-6
Drink Holder ................................................................ 1-62
Driving
Economical driving .................................................. 2-17
Smooth corneri ng ..................................................... 2-18
Winter motoring ....................................................... 2-19
EElectronic Stability Program (ESP) ............................2-15
Emission Control Systems .......................................... 7-2