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Driving your vehicle6 53. Turn the ignition switch to START and
hold it there until the engine starts (a
maximum of 10 seconds), then
release the key.
4. In extremely cold weather (below
0°F / -18°C) or after the vehicle has
not been operated for several days, let
the engine warm up without depress-
ing the accelerator.Whether the engine is cold or warm, it
should be started without depressing
the accelerator.
CAUTION
Do not engage the starter for more
than 10 seconds. If the engine stalls
or fails to start, wait 5 to 10 seconds
before re-engaging the starter.
Improper use of the starter may
damage it.
CAUTION
If the engine stalls while you are in
motion, do not attempt to move the
shift lever to the P (Park) position. If
traffic and road conditions permit,
you may put the shift lever in the N
(Neutral) position while the vehicle
is still moving and turn the ignition
switch to the START position in an
attempt to restart the engine.

Driving your vehicle12 5Transaxle rangesThe indicator lights in the instrument
cluster indicate the shift lever position
when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into P (Park). This position locks
the transaxle and prevents the front
wheels from rotating.R (Reverse)
Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward.
N (Neutral)
The wheels and transaxle are not locked.
The vehicle will roll freely even on the
slightest incline unless the parking brake
or service brakes are applied.
D (Drive)
This is the normal forward driving posi-
tion. The transaxle will automatically shift
through a 4-gear sequence, providing the
best fuel economy and power.
For extra power when passing another
vehicle or climbing grades, depress the
accelerator fully, at which time the
transaxle will automatically downshift to
the next lower gear.
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Before leaving the driver’s seat,
always make sure the shift lever
is in the P (Park) position. Set the
parking brake fully, shut the
engine off and take the key with
you. Unexpected and sudden
vehicle movement can occur if
you do not follow these precau-
tions in the order specified.
Never leave a child unattended in
a vehicle.
WARNING
Shifting into P (Park) while the
vehicle is in motion will cause the
drive wheels to lock which will
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle.
Do not use the P (Park) position
in place of the parking brake.
Always make sure the shift lever
is latched in the P (Park) position
and set the parking brake fully.
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CAUTION
The transaxle may be damaged if
you shift into P (Park) while the
vehicle is in motion.
CAUTION
Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into or out of R
(Reverse); you may damage the
transaxle if you shift into R while
the vehicle is in motion, except as
explained in “Rocking the Vehicle”,
in this manual.

Driving your vehicle14 5Shift lock system For your safety, the automatic transaxle
has a shift lock system which prevents
shifting the transaxle out of P (Park)
unless the brake pedal is depressed.
To shift the transaxle out of P (Park):
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine or turn the ignition
switch to the ON position.
3. Move the shift lever.
If the brake pedal is repeatedly
depressed and released with the shift
lever in the P (Park) position, a chattering
noise near the shift lever may be heard.
This is a normal condition.Shift-lock override
If the shift lever cannot be moved from
the P (Park) position with the brake pedal
depressed, continue depressing the
brake, then do the following:
1. Carefully remove the cap (1) covering
the shift-lock override access hole.
2. Insert a screwdriver (or key) into the
access hole and press down on the
screwdriver (or key).
3. Move the shift lever.
4. Have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Hyundai dealer immediate-
ly.Ignition key interlock system
The ignition key cannot be removed
unless the shift lever is in the P (Park)
position. If the ignition switch is in any
other position, the key cannot be
removed.
WARNING
Always fully depress the brake
pedal before and while shifting out
of the P (Park) position into anoth-
er position to avoid inadvertent
motion of the vehicle which could
injure persons in or around the car.
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Driving your vehicle
Use high quality ethylene glycol
coolantYour vehicle is delivered with high quality
ethylene glycol coolant in the cooling
system. It is the only type of coolant that
should be used because it helps prevent
corrosion in the cooling system, lubri-
cates the water pump and prevents
freezing. Be sure to replace or replenish
your coolant in accordance with the
maintenance schedule in Section 7.
Before winter, have your coolant tested to
assure that its freezing point is sufficient
for the temperatures anticipated during
the winter.Check battery and cablesWinter puts additional burdens on the
battery system. Visually inspect the bat-
tery and cables as described in Section
7. The level of charge in your battery can
be checked by an authorized Hyundai
dealer or a service station.
Change to "winter weight" oil if
necessaryIn some climates it is recommended that
a lower viscosity "winter weight" oil be
used during cold weather. See Section 9
for recommendations. If you aren't sure
what weight oil you should use, consult
an authorized Hyundai dealer.Check spark plugs and ignition
systemInspect your spark plugs as described in
Section 7 and replace them if necessary.
Also check all ignition wiring and compo-
nents to be sure they are not cracked,
worn or damaged in any way.
To keep locks from freezingTo keep the locks from freezing, squirt an
approved de-icer fluid or glycerine into
the key opening. If a lock is covered with
ice, squirt it with an approved de-icing
fluid to remove the ice. If the lock is
frozen internally, you may be able to thaw
it out by using a heated key. Handle the
heated key with care to avoid injury.Use approved window washer
anti-freeze in systemTo keep the water in the window washer
system from freezing, add an approved
window washer anti-freeze solution in
accordance with instructions on the con-
tainer. Window washer anti-freeze is
available from an authorized Hyundai
dealer and most auto parts outlets. Do
not use engine coolant or other types of
anti-freeze as these may damage the
paint finish.

767
Maintenance
Operating precautions for catalyt-
ic converters (if equipped)Your vehicle is equipped with a catalytic
converter emission control device.
Therefore, the following precautions
must be observed:
Use only UNLEADED FUEL for gaso-
line engine.
Do not operate the vehicle when there
are signs of engine malfunction, such
as misfire or a noticeable loss of per-
formance.
Do not misuse or abuse the engine.
Examples of misuse are coasting with
the ignition off and descending steep
grades in gear with the ignition off. Do not operate the engine at high idle
speed for extended periods (5 minutes
or more).
Do not modify or tamper with any part
of the engine or emission control sys-
tem. All inspections and adjustments
must be made by an authorized
Hyundai dealer.
Avoid driving with a very low fuel level.
If you run out of gasoline, it could
cause the engine to misfire and result
in excessive loading of the catalytic
converter.
Failure to observe these precautions
could result in damage to the catalytic
converter and to your vehicle.
Additionally, such actions could void your
warranties.Perchlorate Material-special handling
may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/haz-
ardouswaste/perchlorate.
Notice to California Vehicle Dismantlers:
Perchlorate containing materials, such as
airbag inflators, seatbelt pretensioners
and keyless remote entry batteries, must
be disposed of according to Title 22
California Code of Regulations Section
67384.10 (a).
WARNING
- Fire
A hot exhaust system can ignite
flammable items under your vehi-
cle. Do not park, idle, or drive the
vehicle over or near flammable
objects, such as dry grass, paper,
leaves, etc.
CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE
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Air cleaner ··································································· 7-23
Airbag-advanced supplemental restraint system ········· 3-30
Driver's and passenger's front air bag ······················ 3-39
SRS components and functions ······························· 3-31
Occupant classification system ································ 3-33
Side air bag ······························································· 3-44
Curtain air bag ·························································· 3-45
Air bag warning label ··············································· 3-56
Appearance care ·························································· 7-59
Audio system ······························································· 4-87
M420 ········································································ 4-92
M445 ········································································ 4-97
M465 ······································································ 4-103
Automatic climate control system ······························· 4-69
Automatic transaxle ····················································· 5-10
Ignition key interlock system ··································· 5-14
Automatic transaxle operation ································· 5-11
Transaxle ranges ······················································· 5-12
Shift lock system ······················································ 5-14
Automatic transaxle fluid ············································ 7-20
Battery ········································································· 7-29
Before driving ································································ 5-3
Binding arbitration (U.S.A only) ··································· 8-5
Brake system ······························································· 5-16Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ································· 5-19
Parking brake ··························································· 5-18
Power brakes ···························································· 5-16
Brakes and clutch fluid ················································ 7-19
Bulb wattage ·································································· 9-2
California perchlorate notice ·········································7-67
Child restraint system ·················································· 3-22
Tether anchor system ··············································· 3-26
Child seat lower anchors ·········································· 3-28
Placing a passenger seat belt into the auto lock
mode ········································································· 3-24
Climate control air filter ·············································· 7-25
Consumer information ··················································· 8-4
Cruise control system ·················································· 5-26
Defroster ······································································ 4-59
Dimensions ···································································· 9-2
Door locks ····································································· 4-8
Central door lock switch ············································ 4-9
Child-protector rear door lock ·································· 4-11
Economical operation ·················································· 5-30AB
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Emergency starting ························································ 6-4
Emission control system ·············································· 7-65
Engine compartment ······················································ 7-2
Engine coolant ····························································· 7-16
Engine oil ····································································· 7-15
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ············· 7-12
Fuel filler lid ································································ 4-20
Fuel requirements ·························································· 1-3
Fuses ············································································ 7-45
Hazard warning flasher ··············································· 4-51
Hood ············································································ 4-18
How to use this manual ················································· 1-2
If the engine overheats ·················································· 6-5
If the engine will not start ············································· 6-3
If you have a flat tire ··················································· 6-12
Changing tires ·························································· 6-13
Removing the spare tire ··········································· 6-13
Storing the spare tire ················································ 6-13
Important - use of compact spare tire ······················ 6-18
In case of an emergency while driving ························· 6-2Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster ················· 1-7
Instrument cluster ························································ 4-37
Gauges ······································································ 4-38
Engine temperature gauge ········································ 4-39
Fuel gauge ································································ 4-40
Instrument panel illumination ·································· 4-38
Odometer/Trip odometer ·········································· 4-40
Speedometer ····························································· 4-38
Tachometer ······························································· 4-38
Instrument panel overview ············································ 2-3
Interior features ··························································· 4-82
Ashtray ····································································· 4-82
Cigarette lighter ························································ 4-82
Clothes hanger ·························································· 4-86
Cup holder ································································ 4-83
Digital clock ····························································· 4-85
Power outlet ····························································· 4-84
Shopping bag holder ················································ 4-85
Sunvisor ···································································· 4-83
Interior light ································································· 4-56
Interior overview ··························································· 2-2
Key positions ································································· 5-4
Keys ··············································································· 4-2FHI
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Label information ·························································· 8-2
Light bulbs ··································································· 7-54
Lighting ······································································· 4-51
Maintenance services ····················································· 7-3
Manual climate control system ··································· 4-60
Manual transaxle ··························································· 5-7
Mirrors ········································································· 4-29
Owner maintenance ······················································· 7-5
Parking brake ······························································· 7-22
Remote keyless entry ····················································· 4-3
Reporting safety defects ················································ 8-5
Road warning ································································· 6-2Scheduled maintenance service ····································· 7-7
Seat ················································································ 3-2
Armrest ······································································· 3-9
Headrest ······································································ 3-5
Front seat adjustment ················································· 3-3
Rear seat adjustment ·················································· 3-8
Seat warmer ································································ 3-7
Seat belts ······································································ 3-12
Seat belt precautions ················································ 3-19
Care of seat belts ······················································ 3-21
Driver's 3-point system ············································ 3-14
Passenger's 3-point system ······································· 3-15
3-point rear center belt ············································· 3-15
Pre-tensioner belt ····················································· 3-16
Special driving conditions ··········································· 5-32
Starting the engine ························································· 5-5
Steering wheel ····························································· 4-27
Storage compartment ··················································· 4-80
Center console storage ············································· 4-80
Glove box ································································· 4-80
Sunglass holder ························································ 4-81
Sunroof ········································································ 4-23
Theft-alarm system ························································ 4-6
Tires and wheels ·························································· 7-32M
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