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B240C01Y-GAT SRS Care The SRS is virtually maintenance-free and there are no parts you can safely service by yourself. The entire SRSsystem must be inspected by an au- thorized Hyundai dealer in 10 years after the date that the vehicle wasmanufactured. Any work on the SRS system, such as removing, installing, repairing, or any work on the steering wheel must be performed by a qualified Hyundai tech-nician. Improper handling of the SRS system may result in serious personal injury.
The airbags deploy only in certain side impact conditions severe enough to cause significant injury to the vehicle occupants.
o For best protection from the side impact airbag system and to avoidbeing injured by the deployingside impact airbag, both front seat occupants should sit in an up- right position with the seat beltproperly fastened. The driver's hands should be placed on the steering wheel at the 9:00 and 3:00o'clock positions. The passenger's arms and hands should be placed in their laps.
o Do not use any accessory seat covers.
o Use of seat covers could reduce or
prevent the effectiveness of the system.
o Do not install any accessories on
the side or near the side impactairbag.
o Do not use excessive force on
the side of the seat.
o Do not place any objects over the
airbag or between the airbag and yourself. o Do not place any objects (an um-
brella, bag, etc.) between the frontdoor and the front seat. Such ob- jects may become dangerous pro- jectiles and cause injury if thesupplemental side impact air bag inflates.
o To prevent unexpected deploy- ment of the side impact air bagthat may result in personal injury, avoid impact to the side airbagsensor when the ignition key is on.
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Side airbag sensor
!WARNING:
o The side impact airbag is supple- mental to the driver's and the passenger's seat belt systems andis not a substitute for them. There- fore your seat belts must be worn at all times while the vehicle is inmotion.
Important Safety Notes on the Side Impact Airbag system Following is a number of safety points concerning this system which should always be observed to ensure risk ofinjury is reduced in an accident.
FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 45
1. Tail Gate Open Warning Light
2. Immobilizer Warning Indicator Light (If installed)
3. Tachometer
4. Turn Signal Indicator Light
5. Automatic Transaxle Position Indicator Light
(If installed)
6. Fuel Gauge
7. Odometer/Trip Odometer
8. Speedometer
9. Electric Power Steering Warning Light (If installed)
10. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) (If installed)
11. Diesel Pre-heat Indicator Light (Diesel only)
12. High Beam Indicator Light
13. Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light
(If installed) 14. Parking Brake/Brake Fluid Level Warning Light
15. Door Ajar Warning Light
16. Passenger's Front Airbag OFF Indicator Light
(If installed)
17. SRS (Airbag) Warning Light
(If installed)
18. Low Fuel Warning Light
19. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light
(If installed)
20. ABS Warning Light (If installed)
21. Fuel Filter Warning Light (Diesel only)
22. Seat Belt Warning Light
23. Oil Pressure Warning Light
24. Charging System Warning Light
25. Overdrive off Indicator Light (Auto T/A only)
FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 47
1. Tail Gate Open Warning Light
2. Immobilizer Warning Indicator Light (If installed)
3. Tachometer
4. Turn Signal Indicator Light
5. Automatic Transaxle Position Indicator Light
(If installed)
6. Odometer/Trip Odometer
7. Fuel Gauge
8. Trip Computer (If installed)
9. Speedometer
10. Electric Power Steering Warning Light (If installed)
11. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) (If installed)
12. Diesel Pre-heat Indicator Light (Diesel only)
13. High Beam Indicator Light
14. Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light (If installed) 15. Parking Brake/Brake Fluid Level Warning Light
16. Door Ajar Warning Light
17. Passenger's Front Airbag OFF Indicator Light
(If installed)
18. SRS (Airbag) Warning Light (If installed)
19. Low Fuel Warning Light
20. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light (If installed)
21. ABS Warning Light (If installed)
22. Fuel Filter Warning Light (Diesel only)
23. Seat Belt Warning Light
24. Oil Pressure Warning Light
25. Charging System Warning Light
26. Overdrive Off Indcator Light (Auto T/A only)
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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.
B265E01TB-GAT
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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B270A01A-AAT BRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING SOUND The front 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 thetime when the vehicle is moving. It may also be heard when the brake pedal is pushed down firmly. Exces-sive rotor damage will result if the worn pads 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 the battery from discharging when the car is left withthe tail lights on. The chime sounds until the tail lights are turned off.
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")
B290A02TB-AAT Engine Coolant Tempera-
ture Indicator (If installed)
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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Type A These indicators show the temperature of the engine coolant when the ignition switch is ON. Red indicator illuminates if the temperature of the engine coolantis above 120±3°C (248±5.5°F). Blue indicator Illuminates if the tem-
perature of the engine coolant is below60±3°C (140±5.5°F). If the red indicator illuminates, pull over and stop as soon as possible and turnoff the engine. Then open the hood and check the coolant level (See "If the engine overheats" on the page 3-4.) andthe water pump drive belt. If you sus- pect cooling system trouble, have your cooling system checked by a Hyundaidealer as soon as possible. Type B The indicator shows the temperature of the engine coolant when the ignitionswitch is ON. The red indicator illuminates if the tem- perature of the engine coolant is above117±3°C (240±5.5°F). Do not continue driving with an over- heated engine. If your vehicle over-heats, refer to “Overheating” in the In- dex. NOTE: If the red engine temperature indica- tor illuminates, it indicates overheat- ing that may damage the engine.
DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI 2- 3
C020A03O-GAT BEFORE STARTING THE EN- GINE Before you start the engine, you should always:
1. Look around the vehicle to be sure
there are no flat tires, puddles of oil, water or other indications of pos-sible trouble.
2. After entering the car, check to be
sure the parking brake is engaged.
3. Check that all windows, and lights are clean.
4. Check that the interior and exterior mirrors are clean and in position.
5. Check your seat, seatback and
headrest to be sure they are in theirproper positions.
6. Lock all the doors.
7. Fasten your seat belt and be sure
that all other occupants have fas- tened theirs.
8. Turn off all lights and accessories that are not needed.
9. When you turn the ignition switch to
"ON", check that all appropriate warning lights are operating and that you have sufficient fuel.
10.Check the operation of warning lights and all bulbs when key is inthe "ON" position.
!WARNING: (DIESEL ENGINE)
To ensure that sufficient vacuum exists within the brake system dur- ing cold weather start-up conditions,it is necessary to run the engine at idle for several seconds after start- ing the engine. C030A01A-GAT COMBINATION IGNITION SWITCHTo Start the Engine
o If your Hyundai is equipped with a
manual transaxle, place the shift lever in neutral and depress theclutch pedal fully.
o If your Hyundai has an automatic
transaxle, place the shift lever in "P"(park).
o To start the engine, insert the igni-
tion 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 than15 seconds.
NOTE: For safety, the engine will not start if the shift lever is not in "P" or "N"Position (Automatic transaxle).
!WARNING:
Always wear appropriate shoes when operating your vehicle. Unsuitable shoes (high heels, skiboots, etc.) may interfere with your ability to use the brake and accelera- tor pedal, and the clutch (if installed).
!WARNING:
When you intend to park or stop the vehicle with the engine on, be care-ful not to depress the accelerator pedal for a long period of time. It may overheat the engine or exhaust sys-tem and cause fire.
DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI 2- 5
C050A01A-AAT STARTING
C050A01E
WARNING:
Never run the engine in a closed or poorly ventilated area any longer than is needed to move your car inor out of the area. The carbon mon- oxide gas emitted is odorless and can cause serious injury or death.
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C051A01O-GAT STARTING FOR THE DIESEL ENGINE ENGINE COLD
o Turn the ignition key to position "ON" and wait for the pre-heat indi- cator light to go out.
o Operate the starter until the engine
runs.
ENGINE WARMOperate the starter. If the engine doesnot respond on the first attempt, wait several seconds and try again using the pre-heat. C050B02S-GAT NORMAL CONDITIONS The Starting Procedure:
1. Insert key, and fasten the seat belt.
2. Depress the clutch pedal fully and
place the gearshift lever (manualtransaxle) in neutral or the selectorlever (automatic transaxle) in "P" (park) position.
3. After turning the ignition key to the "ON" position, make certain all warn-ing lights and gauges are function- ing properly before starting the en-gine.
4. On vehicles equipped with the die-
sel preheat indicator light, turn theignition key to the "ON" position. The diesel pre-heat indicator light will first illuminate in amber, andthen after a short time, the amber illumination will go off, indicating that preheating is completed.