2008 Hyundai Tiburon Owner's Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
CORROSION PREVENTION & APPEARANCE CARE
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS
CONSUMER INFORMATION, REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS &
BINDING ARBITRATION OF WARRANTY CLAIMS
VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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F9 1. Multi-Function Light Switch
2. Horn and Driver's Airbag
3. Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
4. Ignition Switch
5. Front Fog Light Switch (If installed)
6. Digital Clock
7. Hazard Warning Switch
8. Outside Temperature Switch
9. Passenger's Air Bag Off Indicator
10. Passenger's Air Bag11.Fuse Box Relay
12.Hood Release Lever
13.Steering Wheel Tilt Lever
14.Heating and Cooling Controls
15.Ashtray
16.Parking Brake Lever
17.Shift Lever
18.Cigarette Lighter
19.Audio System (If installed)
20.Glove Box
CAUTION:
When installing a container of liquid air freshener inside the vehicle, do not place it near the instrument cluster nor
on the instrument panel surface. If there is any leakage from the air freshener onto these areas (Instrument cluster,
instrument panel or air ventilator), it may damage these parts. If the liquid from the air freshener does leak onto
these areas, wash them with water immediately.
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YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCEB255A02GK-AATINDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL* More detailed explanations of these items will be found beginning on page 1-48.
Malfunction Indicator LightSRS (Airbag) Warning Light
Tail Gate Open Warning Light
Low Fuel Level Warning LightDoor Ajar Warning Light and ChimeABS Service Reminder Indicator (SRI) (If installed)Turn Signal Indicator LightsHigh Beam Indicator Light
Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
Parking Brake/ Low Brake Fluid Level Warning Light
Charging System Warning LightCRUISE Indicator Light (If installed)
Seat Belt Reminder Light and Chime
CRUISE SET Indicator Light (If installed)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Indicator Lights (If installed)
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Malfunction
IndicatorLow Tire Pressure Telltale
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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Fuel Recommendations ................................................ 1-2
Breaking in Your New Hyundai ..................................... 1-3
Keys.............................................................................. 1-3
Door (Theft-Alarm System) .................................... 1-4, 1-6
Power Windows ............................................................ 1-9
Seats...........................................................................1-10
Seat Belts....................................................................1-16
Child Restraint System ...............................................1-22
Supplemental Restraint (AIRBAG) System (SRS) .....1-30
Instrument Cluster and Indicator Lights...................... 1-46
Warning and Indicator Lights......................................1-48
Multi-Function Light Switch .........................................1-58
Windshield Wiper/Washer...........................................1-60
Sunroof.......................................................................1-66
Mirror...........................................................................1-70
Hood Release .............................................................1-73
Cruise Control.............................................................1-79
Audio Remote Control Switch .....................................1-83
Heating and Cooling Control .......................................1-84
Stereo Sound System...............................................1-102
Antenna.....................................................................1-104
Audio System............................................................1-105
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FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
CAUTION:
Your Hyundai's New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty may not cover damage to the fuel
system and any performance problems that
are caused by the use of fuels containing
methanol or fuels containing MTBE (Methyl
Tertiary Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxy-
gen Content 2.7% weight.)
B010B01A-AATWhat About Gasohol?Gasohol (a mixture of 90% unleaded gasoline
and 10% ethanol or grain alcohol) may be used
in your Hyundai. However, if your engine devel-
ops 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.
B010A02JM-AATUse Unleaded GasolineUnleaded gasoline with a Pump Octane
Rating of 87 (Research Octane Number 91)
or higher must be used in your Hyundai.
B010D01A-AATDo Not Use MethanolFuels containing methanol (wood alcohol) should
not be used in your Hyundai. This type of fuel
can reduce vehicle performance and damage
components of the fuel system.
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UNLEADED
FUEL ONLY
B010C01A-AATUse of MTBEHyundai recommends that fuels containing
MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) over 15.0%
vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) should not
be used in your Hyundai.
Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen
Content 2.7% weight) may reduce vehicle per-
formance and produce vapor lock or hard
starting.
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WARNING:
o Do not "top off" after the nozzle auto-
matically shuts off when refueling.
o Tighten the cap until it clicks, otherwise
the "
" light will illuminate.
o Always check that the fuel cap is in-
stalled securely to prevent fuel spillage
in the event of an accident.

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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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BREAKING IN YOUR NEW
HYUNDAI
B010E01A-AATGasolines for Cleaner AirTo help contribute to cleaner air, Hyundai rec-
ommends that you use gasolines treated with
detergent additives, which help prevent deposit
formation in the engine. These gasolines will
help the engine run cleaner and enhance per-
formance of the Emission Control System.B010F01A-AATOperation in Foreign CountriesIf you are going to drive your Hyundai in another
country, be sure to:
o Observe all regulations regarding registra-
tion and insurance.
o Determine that acceptable fuel is available.
B020A01S-AATDuring the First 1,200 Miles (2,000 Km)No formal "break-in" procedure is required with
your new Hyundai. However, you can contrib-
ute to the economical operation and durability of
your Hyundai by observing the following recom-
mendations during 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) between 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 Don't lug the engine (in other words, don't
drive so slowly in too high a gear that the
engine "bucks"-shift to a lower gear).
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.
KEYSB030A01A-AATFor greater convenience, the same key oper-
ates all the locks in your Hyundai. However,
because the doors can be locked without a key,
carrying a spare key is recommended in case
you accidentally lock one key inside the car.
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WARNING:
o Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Be-
fore you drive away (especially if there
are children in the car), be sure that all the
doors are securely closed and locked so
that the doors cannot be inadvertently
opened from the inside. This helps en-
sure that the doors will not be opened
accidentally. Also, when combined with
the proper use of seat belts, locking the
doors helps keep occupants from being
ejected from the car in case of an acci-
dent.
o Before opening the door, always look for
and avoid oncoming traffic.
o In case of accident, the door is unlocked
automatically (If installed).
o An enclosed vehicle can become ex-
tremely hot, causing death or severe
injury to unattended children or animals
who cannot escape the vehicle. Further-
more, children might operate features of
the vehicle that could injure them, or
they could encounter other harm, possi-
bly from someone gaining entry to the
vehicle. Never leave children or animals
unattended in your vehicle.
!DOORB040A03Y-AATDoor Locks
B030C01Y-AATIlluminated Ignition Switch
(If installed)Whenever a door is opened, the ignition switch
will be illuminated for your convenience, pro-
vided the ignition switch is not in the "ON"
position.
The light will go off approximately 10 seconds
after closing the door or when the ignition switch
is turned on.
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B030B01S-AATRecord Your Key NumberA code number is stamped on the key number
plate that came with the keys to your Hyundai.
This key number plate should be kept in a safe
place, not in the vehicle. The key number should
also be recorded in a place where it can be found
in an emergency.
If you need additional keys, or if you should lose
your keys, your authorized Hyundai dealer can
make new keys if you can supply the key
number.
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