2008 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ brake

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Introduction
A090000AENAs with other vehicles of this type, failure
to operate this vehicle correctly may
result in loss of control, an accident or
vehicle rollover.
Specific design characteristics (higher
ground clearance, track, etc.) give this
vehicle a higher center of gravity than
other types of vehicles. In other words
they are not designed for cornering at the
same speeds as conventional 2-wheel
drive vehicles. Avoid sharp turns or
abrupt maneuvers. Again, failure to oper-
ate this vehicle correctly may result in
loss of control, an accident or vehicle
rollover.Be sure to read the “Reducing
the risk of a rollover” driving guide-
lines, in section 5 of this manual.
A030000AUNNo special break-in period is needed. By
following a few simple precautions for the
first 600 miles (1,000 km) you may add to
the performance, economy and life of
your vehicle.
Do not race the engine.
While driving, keep your engine speed
(rpm, or revolutions per minute)
between 2,000 rpm and 4,000 rpm.
Do not maintain a single speed for long
periods of time, either fast or slow.
Varying engine speed is needed to
properly break-in the engine.
Avoid hard stops, except in emergen-
cies, to allow the brakes to seat prop-
erly.
Don't let the engine idle longer than 3
minutes at one time.
Don't tow a trailer during the first 1,200
miles (2,000 km) of operation.VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESS VEHICLE HANDLING
INSTRUCTIONS

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Introduction
INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Seat belt warning lightHigh beam indicatorTurn signal indicatorABS warning lightParking brake & Brake fluid warning lightEngine oil pressure warning lightAWD system warning light (if equipped)
AWD LOCK indicator (if equipped) ESC indicator
ESC OFF indicator
Malfunction indicator
Air bag warning lightCruise indicator Cruise SET indicatorImmobilizer indicator (if equipped) Tailgate open warning light Low fuel level warning light
* For more detailed explanations, refer to “Instrument cluster” in section 4.Charging system warning light
Low windshield washer fluid level warning light
(if equipped)
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Door ajar warning light
Key out indicator (if equipped)
KEY
OUT
AW D
LOCK
AIRBAG
ESCESC
OFF
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) malfunction
indicator Low tire pressure telltaleLow tire pressure position telltale

Your vehicle at a glance2 2INTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Door lock/unlock button ....................4-16
2. Driver position memory system
button*...............................................4-38
3. Outside rearview mirror control
switch ................................................4-49
4. Central door lock switch....................4-16
5. Power window lock button ................4-29
6. Power window switches ....................4-26
7. Air vent ..............................................4-85
8. Front fog light switch*........................4-73
9. Instrument panel illumination control
knob ..................................................4-52
10. ESC OFF button .............................5-26
11. Power adjustable pedal control
switch* ............................................4-39
12. AWD LOCK button* ........................5-16
13. AC inverter switch*........................4-115
14. Power tailgate main control button* 4-21
15. Steering wheel power tilt control* ...4-41
16. Steering wheel ................................4-40
17. Fuse box .........................................7-44
18. Hood release lever ..........................4-30
19. Parking brake pedal ........................5-22
20. Brake pedal .....................................5-21
21. Accelerator pedal ..............................5-6
22. Seat...................................................3-2
* : if equipped
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Your vehicle at a glance
INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
1. Instrument cluster.............................4-51
2. Steering wheel audio controls* ......4-121
3. Light control / Turn signals ...............4-72
4. Horn .................................................4-41
5. Auto cruise controls..........................5-31
6. Wiper/Washer ...................................4-74
7. Driver’s front air bag .........................3-48
8. Ignition switch .....................................5-4
9. Digital clock and thermometer .......4-117
10. Audio ............................................4-121
11. Hazard warning flasher
switch .....................................4-69 / 6-2
12. Climate control system* .......4-84 / 4-96
13. Parking brake pedal .......................5-22
14. Brake pedal ....................................5-21
15. Accelerator pedal .............................5-6
16. Shift lever .........................................5-8
17. Seat warmer* ...................................3-7
18. Passenger’s front air bag ...............3-48
19. Glove box .....................................4-109
* : if equipped
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Your vehicle at a glance4 2ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1. Engine coolant reservoir ...................7-16
2. Engine oil filler cap ...........................7-14
3. Brake fluid reservoir ..........................7-18
4. Air cleaner.........................................7-21
5. Fuse box ...........................................7-45
6. Negative battery terminal..................7-27
7. Positive battery terminal ...................7-27
8. Radiator cap .....................................7-17
9. Engine oil dipstick .............................7-14
10. Power steering fluid reservoir .........7-19
11. Windshield washer fluid reservoir ...7-20
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Safety features of your vehicle
C020100AUNSeat belt restraint system
CAUTION
- Rear seat belts
When returning the rear (2nd and/or
3rd row) seatbacks to the upright
position, remember to return the
rear shoulder belts to their proper
position. Routing the seat belt web-
bing through the rear seat belt
guides will help keep the belts from
being trapped behind or under the
seats.
CAUTION -
Damaging rear
seat belt buckles
When you fold the rear (2nd and/or
3rd row) seatback, insert the buckle
in the pocket between the rear seat-
back and cushion. Doing so can
prevent the buckle from being dam-
aged by the rear seatback.
WARNING
- Cargo
Cargo should always be secured to
prevent it from being thrown about
the vehicle in a collision and caus-
ing injury to the vehicle occupants.
Do not place objects in the rear
(2nd and/or 3rd row) seats, since
they cannot be properly secured
and may hit the front seat occu-
pants in a collision.
WARNING -
Cargo loading
Make sure the engine is off, the
automatic transaxle is in P (Park)
and the parking brake is securely
applied whenever loading or
unloading cargo. Failure to take
these steps may allow the vehicle
to move if the shift lever is inadver-
tently moved to another position.
SEAT BELTS
WARNING
For maximum restraint system
protection, the seat belts must
always be used whenever the car
is moving.
Seat belts are most effective
when seatbacks are in the
upright position.
Children age 12 and under must
always be properly restrained in
the rear seat. Never allow chil-
dren to ride in the front passen-
ger seat. If a child over 12 must
be seated in the front seat, he/she
must be properly belted and the
seat should be moved as far back
as possible.
Never wear the shoulder belt
under your arm or behind your
back. An improperly positioned
shoulder belt can cause serious
injuries in a crash. The shoulder
belt should be positioned midway
over your shoulder across your
collarbone.
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Safety features of your vehicle
Just before impact, drivers often brake
heavily. Such heavy braking lowers the
front portion of the vehicle causing it to
“ride” under a vehicle with a higher
ground clearance. Air bags may not
inflate in this "under-ride" situation
because deceleration forces that are
detected by sensors may be signifi-
cantly reduced by such “under-ride”
collisions. Air bags may not inflate in rollover acci-
dents because air bag deployment
would not provide protection to the
occupants.
However, side impact and curtain air
bags may inflate when the vehicle is
rolled over by a side impact collision, if
the vehicle is equipped with side
impact air bags and curtain air bags. Air bags may not inflate if the vehicle
collides with objects such as utility
poles or trees, where the point of
impact is concentrated to one area and
the full force of the impact is not deliv-
ered to the sensors.
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Features of your vehicle14 4D050100AEN-EUOperating door locks from out-
side the vehicle Turn the key toward the rear of the
vehicle to unlock and toward the front
of the vehicle to lock.
If you lock the door with a key, all vehi-
cle doors will lock automatically.
From the driver’s door, turn the key to
the right once to unlock the driver’s
door and once more within 4 seconds
to unlock all doors. Doors can also be locked and
unlocked with the transmitter (or smart
key).
Once the doors are unlocked, they may
be opened by pulling the door handle.
When closing the door, push the door
by hand. Make sure that doors are
closed securely.
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NOTICE• In cold and wet climates, door lock
and door mechanisms may not work
properly due to freezing conditions.
• If the door is locked/unlocked multi-
ple times in rapid succession with
either the vehicle key or door lock
switch, the system may stop operating
temporarily in order to protect the
circuit and prevent damage to system
components.
To lock a door without the key, push the
inside door lock button (1) or central
door lock switch (2
) to the “Lock” posi-
tion and close the door (3).
If you lock the door with the central
door lock switch (2), all vehicle doors
will lock automatically.✽ ✽
NOTICEAlways remove the ignition key, engage
the parking brake, close all windows
and lock all doors when leaving your
vehicle unattended.
DOOR LOCKS
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Lock
Unlock
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