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Driving your vehicle
Remember, your vehicle does notrequire extended warm-up. After the
engine has started, allow the engine to
run for 10 to 20 seconds prior to plac-
ing the vehicle in gear. In very cold
weather, however, give your engine a
slightly longer warm-up period.
Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine. Lugging is driving too slowly in too high
a gear resulting in the engine bucking.
If this happens, shift to a lower gear.
Over-revving is racing the engine
beyond its safe limit. This can be avoid-
ed by shifting at the recommended
speeds. Use your air conditioning sparingly.
The air conditioning system is operat-
ed by engine power so your fuel econ-
omy is reduced when you use it.
Open windows at high speeds can reduce fuel economy.
Fuel economy is less in crosswinds and headwinds. To help offset some of
this loss, slow down when driving in
these conditions.
Keeping a vehicle in good operating con-
dition is important both for economy and
safety. Therefore, have an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer perform scheduled
inspections and maintenance.
WARNING - Engine off dur- ing motion
Never turn the engine off to coast
down hills or anytime the vehicle is
in motion. The power steering and
power brakes will not function
properly without the engine run-
ning. Instead, keep the engine on
and downshift to an appropriate
gear for engine braking effect. In
addition, turning off the ignition
while driving could engage the
steering wheel lock resulting in
loss of vehicle steering which
could cause serious injury or
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Driving your vehicle
To keep locks from freezing
To 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 system
To 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.
Don't let your parking brake
freeze
Under some conditions your parking
brake can freeze in the engaged position.
This is most likely to happen when there
is an accumulation of snow or ice around
or near the rear brakes or if the brakes
are wet. If there is a risk of the parking
brake may freezing, apply it only tem-
porarily while you put the shift lever in P
(automatic transaxle) or in first or reverse
gear (manual transaxle) and block the
rear wheels so the vehicle cannot roll.
Then release the parking brake.
Don't let ice and snow accumu-
late underneath
Under some conditions, snow and ice
can build up under the fenders and inter-
fere with the steering. When driving in
severe winter conditions where this may
happen, you should periodically check
underneath the car to be sure the move-
ment of the front wheels and the steering
components is not obstructed.
Carry emergency equipment
Depending on the severity of the weath-
er where you drive your car, you should
carry appropriate emergency equipment.
Some of the items you may want to carry
include tire chains, tow straps or chains,
flashlight, emergency flares, sand, a
shovel, jumper cables, a window scraper,
gloves, ground cloth, coveralls, a blanket,
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What to do in an emergency
2. When the vehicle is stopped, turn onyour emergency hazard flashers, set
the parking brake and put the transaxle
in P (automatic transaxle) or reverse
(manual transaxle).
3. Have all passengers get out of the car. Be sure they all get out on the side of
the car that is away from traffic.
4. When repairing a flat tire, follow the instruction provided later in this sec-
tion.
If engine stalls while driving
1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping a straight line. Move cautiously off the
road to a safe place.
2. Turn on your emergency flashers.
3. Try to start the engine again. If your vehicle will not start, contact an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer or seek
other qualified assistance.
If engine doesn't turn over or
turns over slowly
1. If your vehicle has an automatictransaxle, be sure the shift lever is in N
(Neutral) or P (Park) and the emer-
gency brake is set.
2. Check the battery connections to be sure they are clean and tight.
3. Turn on the interior light. If the light dims or goes out when you operate the
starter, the battery is discharged.
4. Do not push or pull the vehicle to start it. See instructions for "Jump starting".
If engine turns over normally but
does not start
1. Check fuel level.
2. With the ignition switch in the LOCKposition, check all connectors at igni-
tion coils and spark plugs. Reconnect
any that may be disconnected or
loose.
3. If the engine still does not start, call an authorized HYUNDAI dealer or seek
other qualified assistance.
IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START
WARNING
If the engine will not start, do not
push or pull the vehicle to start it.
This could result in a collision or
cause other damage. In addition,
push or pull starting may cause the
catalytic converter to be over-
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What to do in an emergency
Removing and storing the spare
tire
Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt
counterclockwise.
Store the tire in the reverse order of
removal.
To prevent the spare tire and tools
from “rattling” while the vehicle is in
motion, store them properly.Changing tires
1. Park on a level surface and apply
the parking brake firmly.
2. Shift the shift lever into R (Reverse) with manual transaxle
or P (Park) with automatic
transaxle.
3. Activate the hazard warning flash- er.
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Do not start or run the enginewhile the vehicle is on the
jack.
Do not allow anyone to remain in the vehicle while it is on the
jack.
Make sure any children pres- ent are in a secure place away
from the road and from the
vehicle to be raised with the
jack.
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What to do in an emergency
When towing your vehicle in an emer-
gency without wheel dollies :
1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC posi-tion.
2. Place the shift lever in N (Neutral).
3. Release the parking brake.
Removable towing hook
(if equipped)
1. Open the trunk lid/tailgate, and remove the towing hook from the tool case.
2. Remove the hole cover pressing the lower part of the cover on the bumper.
3. Install the towing hook by turning it clockwise into the hole until it is fully
secured.
4. Remove the towing hook and install the cover after use.
Emergency towing (if equipped)
If towing is necessary, we recommend
you to have it done by an authorized
Hyundai dealer or a commercial tow
truck service.
If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be temporar-
ily towed using a cable or chain secured to
the emergency towing hook attached to
the front (or under the rear) of the vehicle.
CAUTION
Failure to place the transaxle shiftlever in N (Neutral) may cause inter-nal damage to the transaxle.ORB060007
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What to do in an emergency
Use a towing strap less than 16 feet (5m) long. Attach a white or red cloth
(about 12 inches (30 cm) wide) in the
middle of the strap for easy visibility.
Drive carefully so that the towing strap is not loosened during towing.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
Emergency towing is not legal in all
states. Contact an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer and tow the vehicle.
Emergency towing precautions
Turn the ignition switch to ACC so the
steering wheel isn’t locked.
Place the transaxle shift lever in N (Neutral).
Release the parking bake.
Press the brake pedal with more force than normal since you will have
reduced brake performance.
More steering effort will be required because the power steering system
will be disabled.
If you are driving down a long hill, the brakes may overheat and brake per-
formance will be reduced. Stop often
and let the brakes cool off.CAUTION - Automatic
transaxle
If the car is being towed with all four wheels on the ground, it canbe towed only from the front. Besure that the transaxle is in neu-tral. Be sure the steering isunlocked by placing the ignition switch in the ACC position. Adriver must be in the towed vehi- cle to operate the steering andbrakes.
To avoid serious damage to the automatic transaxle, limit thevehicle speed to 10 mph (15 km/h)and drive less than 1 mile (1.5km) when towing.
Before towing, check the auto- matic transaxle fluid leak underyour vehicle. If the automatic transaxle fluid is leaking, aflatbed equipment or towing dollymust be used.
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Maintenance
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Description Fuse rating Protected component
SPARE 3 10A Not Used
TCU 15A Vehicle Speed Sensor, Transaxle Range Switch
IGN COIL 15A Ignition Coil #1~#4, Condenser
IG2 10APower Window Relay, A/C Control Module, Instrument Cluster (MICOM) BCM,
Sunroof Motor, E/R Fuse & Relay Box (Blower Relay)
WIPER FRT 25A Multifunction Switch (Wiper), Front Wiper Motor
DR LOCK 20A Door Lock/Unlock Relay, Two Turn Unlock Relay Driver Door Lock Actuator
SPARE 4 25A Not Used
S/HEATER 15A Driver/Passenger Seat Heater Module
SPARE 5 10A Not Used
ROOM LP 1 10AInstrument Cluster (IND.,ILL.), Tire Pressure Monitoring Module, BCM A/C Control Module,
Luggage Room Lamp, Trunk Room Lamp Center Room Lamp, Overhead Console Lamp, Map Lamp
AUDIO 20A Audio
TAIL LP LH 10ARear Combination Lamp LH, Head Lamp LH, Front Turn Signal Lamp LH
License Lamp LH/RH (4Door), License Lamp (5Door)
TAIL LP RH 10AHead Lamp RH, Rear Combination Lamp RH, Rheostat, Audio Front Turn Signal Lamp RH,
Hazard Switch, Instrument Cluster (ILL.+) AUX & USB Jack, ESC Off Switch, A/C Switch,
ECO Switch Multifunction Switch (Remote Control), A/C Control Module R\
ear Defogger Switch,
Front Deicer Switch, ATM Shift Lever Switch ILL.
START 10A Transaxle Range Switch, Ignition Lock Switch
H/LP RH 10A Instrument Cluster (High Beam IND.), Head Lamp RH
P/WDW LH 25A Power Window Main Switch, Rear Power Window Switch LH
P/WDW RH 25A Power Window Main Switch, Rear Power Window Switch RHPassenger Power Window Switch
HTD MIRR 10AECM, PCM, Rear Defogger Switch, Driver Power Outside Mirror
Passenger Power Outside Mirror
A/CON 10A A/C Control Module (Auto A/C)
BLOWER 10A ECM, PCM, Blower Switch, Blower Resistor A/C Control Module (Manual A/C)

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Engine compartment main fuse panel
DescriptionFuse rating Protected component
MULTI FUSE MDPS
80A EPS Control Module
BLOWER 40A Blower Relay
RR HTD 40A I/P Junction Box (Rear Defogger Relay)
ABS 2 40A ABS Control Module, ESC Control Module
ABS 1 40A ABS Control Module, ESC Control Module, Multipurpose Check Connector
ALT 125AAlternator, E/R Fuse & Relay Box
(Multi Fuse : ABS 1, ABS 2, MDPS, RR HTD, BLOWER, Fuse : A/CON)
B+1 50AI/P Junction Box (Power Connector Fuse : ROOM LP 1, AUDIO, Fuse : FOG LP FRT,
ROOM LP 2, STOP LP, Relay : Tail Lamp)
FUSE
IG250AStart Relay, Ignition Switch
IG140AIgnition Switch
ECU 1 30A Fuse : ECU 2, Engine Control Relay
C/FAN 30A Cooling Fan (High) Relay, Cooling Fan (Low) Relay
B+2 50A I/P Junction Box (Fuse : S/HEATER, SUNROOF, DR LOCK, HAZARD, Relay : Power Window)
HORN 10A Horn Relay
F/PUMP 10A Fuel Pump Relay
A/CON 10A A/CON Relay
INJECTOR 15A ECM, PCM, Oil Control Valve #1/#2, Oxygen Sensor (Up)/(Down), Fuel Pump Relay
SENSOR 10A ECM, PCM, Canister Purge Control Solenoid Valve, Variable Intake Solenoid Valve,
Canister Close Valve, Immobilizer Module, A/CON Relay
Cooling Fan (High) Relay, Cooling Fan (Low) Relay
ECU 2 10A ECM, PCM
B/UP LP 10A PCM, Transaxle Range Switch, Instrument Cluster,
Rear Combination Lamp LH/RH, ATM Shift Lever Switch ILL.
WIPER 10A ECM, PCM, Multifunction Switch (Wiper), Front Wiper Motor