YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
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G255A01TB-DAT INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL * A detailed explanation of these items will be found on page 1-37
SRS (Airbag) Service Reminder Indicator ABS Service Reminder Indicator Turn Signal Indicator Lights High Beam Indicator Light Oil Pressure Warning Light Hand Brake/Brake Fluid Level Warning Light Charging System Warning LightTail Gate Open Warning Light
Door Ajar Warning Light and Chime
Low Fuel Level Warning Light Malfunction Indicator Light Seat Belt Reminder Light
O/D OFF Indicator (Automatic transaxle only)
Immobiliser Indicator Light
Electronic Stability Program Indicator Lights (If Installed)
Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator
FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 35
B260A01TB-DAT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND INDICATOR A Type (Without Trip Computer)
1. Immobiliser Indicator Light
2. Tachometer
3. Automatic Transaxle Position Indicator Light
4. Turn Signal Indicator Light
5. Fuel Gauge
6. Odometer/Trip Odometer
7. Speedometer
8. Tail Gate Open Warning Light
9. High Beam Indicator Light OTB028112
10. Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light
11. Door Ajar Warning Light
12. SRS (Airbag) Warning Light
13. Low Fuel Warning Light
14. Hand Brake/Brake Fluid Level Warning Light
15. Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator Light (If installed) 16. Seat Belt Warning Light
17. ABS Warning Light (If installed)
18. Oil Pressure Warning Light
19. Charging System Warning Light
20. Overdrive off Indicator Light
(Auto T/A only)
21. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
(If installed)
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B260B01TB-DAT B Type (With Trip Computer)
1. Immobiliser Indicator Light
2. Tachometer
3. Automatic Transaxle Position
Indicator Light
4. Turn Signal Indicator Light
5. Fuel Gauge
6. Trip Computer (If installed)
7. Odometer/Trip Odometer
8. Speedometer
9. Tail Gate Open Warning Light OTB028110
10. High Beam Indicator Light
11. Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light
12. Door Ajar Warning Light
13. SRS (Airbag) Warning Light
14. Low Fuel Warning Light
15. Hand Brake/Brake Fluid Level
Warning Light
16. Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator Light (If installed) 17. Seat Belt Warning Light
18. ABS Warning Light (If installed)
19. Oil Pressure Warning Light
20. Charging System Warning Light
21. Overdrive Off Indcator Light
(Auto T/A only)
22. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
(If installed)
FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 39
B260J01S-DAT
Charging System Warning Light
The charging system warning light should come on when the ignition is turned on, then go out when theengine is running. If the light stays on while the engine is running, there is a malfunction in the electrical chargingsystem. If the light comes on while you are driving, stop, turn off the engine and check under the bonnet. First,make certain the alternator drive belt is in place. If it is, check the tension of the belt.If the belt is satisfactory, have the system checked by your Hyundai dealer. B260L01A-GAT
Door Ajar Warning Light
The door ajar warning light warns you that 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.
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B260N02FC-DAT Malfunction Indicator Light
This light illuminates when there is a malfunction of an engine electrical re- lated component, and the system isnot functioning properly. This light will illuminate when the ignition key is tuned to the "ON" position, and will go outafter the engine start. If it illuminates while driving, or does not illuminate when the ignition key is turned to the"ON" position, take your car to your nearest authorised Hyundai dealer and have the system checked.
CAUTION:
If the drive belt (alternator belt) isloose or breaks while the engine isrunning, engine could overheat be- cause this belt also drives the water pump.
FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 41
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 the time when the vehicle is moving. It may also be heard when the brake pedal is pushed down firmly. Excessive rotor damage will result if the worn pads are not replaced. See your Hyundai dealer immediately.
B290A02TB-DAT
Engine Coolant Tempera-
ture Indicator
WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. The engine coolantis under pressure and could erupt and cause severe burns. Wait until the engine is cool before removingthe radiator cap.
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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 with the tail lights on. The chime sounds until the tail lights are turned off.
The indicator shows the temperature of the engine coolant when the ignition switch is ON.The red indicator illuminates if the tem- perature of the engine coolant is above 120±3°C (248±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.
The needle on the gauge indicates the approximate fuel level in the fuel tank. The fuel capacity is given in Section 9.
B280A02A-AAT FUEL GAUGE
HTB2019
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Avoid driving with a very low fuel level. If you run out of fuel, it could cause the engine to misfire and re-sult in excessive loading of the cata- lytic converter.
2- 16 DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
C160G01A-GAT To Keep Locks from Freezing To keep the locks from freezing, squirt an approved de-icer fluid or glycerineinto the key opening. If a lock is cov- ered with ice, squirt it with an approved de-icing fluid to remove the ice. If thelock is frozen internally, you may be able to thaw it out by using a heated key. Handle the heated key with careto avoid burning your fingers. NOTE: The proper temperature for using the immobilizer key is from -40°C to80°C. If you heat the immobilizer key over 80°C to open a frozen lock, it may cause damage to the tran-sponder in its head.
C160F01A-AAT Check Spark Plugs and Ignition System Inspect your spark plugs as described in Section 6 and replace them if neces- sary. Also check all ignition wiring and components to be sure they are notcracked, worn or damaged in any way.
C160E01A-AAT Change to "Winter Weight" Oil if Necessary In some climates it is recommended that a lower viscosity "winter weight" oil be used during cold weather. SeeSection 9 for recommendations. If you aren't sure what weight oil you should use, consult your Hyundai dealer.
C160C01A-AAT
Use High Quality Ethylene Glycol Coolant Your Hyundai is delivered with high quality ethylene glycol coolant in the cooling system. It is the only type ofcoolant that should be used because it helps prevent corrosion in the cooling system, lubricates the water pump andprevents freezing. Be sure to replace or replenish your coolant in accor- dance with the maintenance schedulein Section 5. Before winter, have your coolant tested to assure that its freez- ing point is sufficient for the tempera-tures anticipated during the winter. C160D01A-DAT Check Battery and Cables Winter puts additional burdens on the battery and charging system. Visually inspect the battery and cables as de-scribed in Section 6. The level of charge in your battery can be checked by your Hyundai dealer or a service station.
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C190F01A-DAT Trailer or Vehicle Towing Tips
1. Before towing, check hitch and
safety chain connections as well as proper operation of the trailer run- ning lights, brake lights, and turn signals.
2. Always drive your vehicle at a mod- erate speed (Less than 100 km/h).
3. Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal conditions.
4. To maintain engine braking effi-
ciency and electrical charging per-formance, do not use fifth gear (manual transmission) or overdrive (automatic transmission).
5. Always secure items in the trailer to prevent load shift while driving.
6. Check the condition and air pres- sure of all tyres on the trailer and your car. Low tyre pressure can seriously affect the handling. Alsocheck the spare tyre.
7. The vehicle/trailer combination is
more affected by crosswind andbuffeting. When being passed by a large vehicle, keep a constant speed and steer straight ahead. If there istoo much wind buffeting slow down to get out of the other vehicle's air turbulence.
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Gross Axle Weight
Couplingpoint C190E02L
Gross Vehicle
Weight
HTB312
5. The maximum permissible over-
hang of the coupling point : 690 mm CAUTION:
The following specifications are rec- ommended when towing a trailer. The loaded trailer weight cannotsafely exceed the values in the fol- lowing chart.
WARNING:
Improperly loading your car and trailer can serious affect its steeringand braking performance causing a crash in which could cause seri- ously injury or death.
3- 4 WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
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WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. This can allow coolant to be blown out of the open- ing and cause serious burns.
6. If you cannot find the cause of the overheating, wait until the engine temperature has returned to nor- mal. Then, if the engine coolant has been lost, carefully remove the ra-diator cap and add engine coolant to bring the fluid level in the reservoir up to the halfway mark.
7. Proceed with caution, keeping alert for further signs of overheating. Ifoverheating happens again, call aHyundai dealer for assistance.
D030A01A-DAT IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS If your temperature gauge indicates overheating, you experience a loss ofpower, or hear loud pinging or knock- ing, the engine is probably too hot. If this happens, you should:
1. Pull off the road and stop as soon as
it is safe to do so.
2. Place the gear selector lever in "P" (automatic), or neutral (manual transaxle) and set the hand brake. Ifthe air conditioning is on, turn it off.
6. Carefully remove the jumper cables
in the reverse order of attachment.
If you do not know why your battery became discharged (because the lights were left on, etc.), have the chargingsystem checked by your Hyundai dealer. 3. If coolant is running out under the car
or steam is coming out from the bonnet, stop the engine. Do notopen the bonnet until the coolant has stopped running or the steam- ing has stopped. If there is no visibleloss of coolant and no steam, leave the engine running and check to be sure the engine cooling fan is oper-ating. If the fan is not running, turn the engine off.
4. Check to see if the water pump drive belt is missing. If it is not missing,check to see that it is tight. If the drive belt seems to be satisfactory,check for engine coolant leaking from the radiator, hoses or under the car. (If the air conditioning hadbeen in use, it is normal for cold water to be draining from it when you stop).
WARNING:
While the engine is running, keephair, hands and clothing away frommoving parts such as the fan and drive belts to prevent injury. 5. If the water pump drive belt is broken
or engine coolant is leaking out, stop the engine immediately and call thenearest Hyundai dealer for assis- tance.