
Features of your vehicle66 4Engine coolant
temperature warning light
(if equipped)The warning light illuminates if the tem-
perature of the engine coolant is above
257±4.5°F (125±2.5°C).
Do not continue driving with an overheat-
ed engine. If your vehicle overheats, refer
to “Overheating” in section 6.
ESC indicator (Electronic
Stability Control) The ESC indicator will illuminate when
the ignition switch is turned ON, but
should go off after approximately 3 sec-
onds. When the ESC is on, it monitors
the driving conditions under normal driv-
ing conditions, the ESC light will remain
off. When a slippery or low traction con-
dition is encountered, the ESC will oper-
ate, and the ESC indicator will blink to
indicate the ESC is operating.
The ESC indicator stays on when the
ESC may have a malfunction. Take your
car to an authorized HYUNDAI dealer
and have the system checked.ESC OFF indicator The ESC OFF indicator will illuminate
when the ignition switch is turned ON,
but should go off after approximately 3
seconds. To switch to ESC OFF mode,
press the ESC OFF button. The ESC
OFF indicator will illuminate indicating
the ESC is deactivated.
Cruise indicator (if equipped)CRUISE indicator
The indicator light illuminates when the
cruise control system is enabled.
The cruise indicator light in the instru-
ment cluster is illuminated when the
cruise control ON-OFF button on the
steering wheel is pushed.
The indicator light turns off when the
cruise control ON-OFF button is pushed
again. For more information about the
use of cruise control, refer to “Cruise
control system or Smart cruise control
system” in section 5.
CAUTION
Prolonged driving with the
Malfunction Indicator Light illumi-
nated may cause damage to the
emission control systems which
could effect drivability and/or fuel
economy.
If the Malfunction Indicator Light
illuminates, potential catalytic
converter damage is possible.
This could result in loss of engine
power. Have the Engine Control
System inspected as soon as pos-
sible by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
CRUISE
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NOTICE• While using the air conditioning sys-
tem, monitor the engine temperature
gauge closely while driving up hills or
in heavy traffic when outside temper-
atures are high. Air conditioning sys-
tem operation may cause engine over-
heating. Continue to use the blower
fan but turn the air conditioning sys-
tem off if the engine temperature
gauge indicates engine overheating.
• Opening the windows in humid
weather while air conditioning oper-
ates may create water droplets inside
the vehicle. Since excessive water
droplets may cause damage to electri-
cal equipment, air conditioning
should only be used with the windows
closed.
Air conditioning system operation tips
If the vehicle has been parked in direct
sunlight during hot weather, open the
windows for a short time to let the hot
air inside the vehicle escape.
To help reduce moisture inside of the
windows on rainy or humid days,
decrease the humidity inside the vehi-
cle by operating the air conditioning
system.
During air conditioning system opera-
tion, you may occasionally notice a
slight change in engine speed as the
air conditioning compressor cycles.
This is a normal system operation
characteristic.
Use the air conditioning system every
month only for a few minutes to ensure
maximum system performance.
When using the air conditioning sys-
tem, you may notice clear water drip-
ping (or even puddling) on the ground
under the passenger side of the vehi-
cle. This is a normal system operation
characteristic. Operating the air conditioning system
in the recirculated air position provides
maximum cooling, however, continual
operation in this mode may cause the
air inside the vehicle to become stale.
During cooling operation, you may
occasionally notice a misty air flow
because of rapid cooling and humid air
intake. This is a normal system opera-
tion characteristic.
If you operate air conditioner exces-
sively, the difference between the tem-
perature of the outside air and that of
the windshield could cause the outer
surface of the windshield to fog up,
causing loss of visibility. In this case,
set the mode selection knob or button
to the position and fan speed con-
trol to the lower speed.
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Features of your vehicle104 4Manual climate control system1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON posi-
tion.
2. Turn the mode selection knob to the
defrost position ( ).
3. Push the air intake control button at
least 5 times within 3 seconds.
The indicator light in the air intake control
button will blink 3 times with 0.5 second
of interval. It indicates that the defogging
logic is canceled or returned to the pro-
grammed status.
If the battery has been discharged or dis-
connected, the system resets to the pro-
grammed defogging logic.
Automatic climate control system1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON
position.
2. Select the defrost position pressing
defrost button ( ).
3. While holding the air conditioning but-
ton (A/C) pressed, press the air intake
control button at least 5 times within 3
seconds.
The indicator on the air intake control
button blinks 3 times with 0.5 second of
interval. It indicates that the defogging
logic is canceled or returned to the pro-
grammed status.
If the battery has been discharged or dis-
connected, the system resets
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Steering wheel audio control
(if equipped) The steering wheel may incorporate
audio control buttons.
1. VOLUME (VOL+/-) Push the lever upward (+) to increase the
volume.
Push the lever downward (-) to decrease
the volume.2. PRESET/SEEK ( / )The SEEK/PRESET button has different
functions based on the system mode.
For the following functions the button
should be pressed for 0.8 second or
more.
RADIO mode
It will function as the AUTO SEEK select
button.
CD/USB/ iPod mode
It will function as the FF/REW button.
If the SEEK/PRESET button is pressed
for less than 0.8 second, it will work as
follows in each mode.RADIO mode
It will function as the PRESET STATION
buttons.
CD/USB/ iPod mode
It will function as TRACK UP/DOWN
button.
3. MODEPress the button to change audio source.
- FM(1~2)
➟AM
➟SAT(1~3)
➟CD
➟USB
AUX(iPod) FM...
Detailed information for audio control
buttons are described in the following
pages in this section.
CAUTION
Do not operate audio remote con-
trol buttons simultaneously.
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Features of your vehicle116 48.
Each time the button is shortly pressed
(under 0.8 seconds), it sets the screen
Off ➟Screen On ➟Screen Off
❈Audio operation is maintained and
only the screen will be turned Off. In
the screen Off state, press any key to
turn the screen On again.9.
Radio Mode
- Shortly press the key (under 0.8 sec-
onds): Previews each broadcast for 5
seconds each
- Press and hold the key (over 0.8 sec-
onds): Previews the broadcasts saved
in Preset ~ for 5 seconds
each.
❈Press the key again to contin-
ue listening to the current frequency.
❈XM Radio does not support the Preset
scan feature.
CD, USB, iPod mode
- Shortly press the key (under 0.8 sec-
onds): Previews each song (file) for 10
seconds each
❈Press the key again to contin-
ue listening to the current song (file).
10.
Shortly press the key (under 0.8 sec-
onds) : Moves to the Display, Sound,
Phone, System setting modes11.
Displays menus for the current mode.
12. ( )
Radio Mode
- XM RADIO : Category Search
- HD RADIO : Channel Change
MP3, CD, USB mode : Folder Search
iPod mode: Moves to parent folder
❈May differ depending on the selected
audio.
13. TUNE knob
Radio mode : Changes frequency by
turning the knob left/right
CD, USB, iPod mode: Searches songs
(files) by turning the knob left/right
❈ When the desired song is displayed,
press the knob to play the song.
Moves focus in all selection menus and
selects menus
HD/CATFOLDER
CATFOLDERMENU
SETUP
SCANSCAN
6
1
SCAN
DISP
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Features of your vehicle124 4SYSTEM SETTINGSPress the key Select [System]
through tune knob or key Select
menu through TUNE knob
Memory InformationDisplays currently used memory and
total system memory.
Select [Memory Information] OK
The currently used memory is displayed
on the left side while the total system
memory is displayed on the right side.Prompt FeedbackThis feature is used to change voice
command feedback between Normal and
Expert modes.
Select [Prompt Feedback] Set through
TUNE
knob
Normal : This mode is for beginner
users and provides detailed instruc-
tions during voice command operation.
Expert : This mode is for expert users
and omits some information during
voice command operation. (When using
Expert mode, guidance instructions can
be heard through the [Help] or [Menu]
commands.
LanguageThis menu is used to set the display and
voice recognition language.Select [Language] Set through TUNE
knob❈The system will reboot after the lan-
guage is changed.
❈Language support by region
- English, Francais, Espanol
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Features of your vehicle
HD RADIO
TM
INFORMATION
Licensing informationHD Radio
TM
Technology Manufactured
Under License From iBiquity Digital
Corporation. U.S. and Foreign Patents.
HD Radio
TM
and the HD and HD Radio
logos are proprietary trademarks of
iBiquity Digital Corporation.
Availability informationHD Radio
TM reception is available in the
United States, including Alaska and
Hawaii.
What is HD Radio
TM
technology?
The vehicle audio system (if equipped) is
able to receive standard analog FM/AM
radio broadcasting as well as digital HD
Radio
TMFM/AM broadcasting.
HD RadioTM
technology provides digital
and analog reception using existing FM
and AM broadcasting frequencies.
Currently, radio stations broadcasting an
HD Radio
TM
signal are operating in a
hybrid mode of both, analog and digital, in
order to reach both receivers. In both
modes, analog and digital, the broadcast-
ed program contents is the same(except
of multicasting, see below).
Eventually, as analog receivers are
replaced by digital ones, radio stations
may be able to turn off their analog broad-
casting and use only digital broadcasting.
MulticastingHD Radio
TMFM stations are able to broad-
cast multiple digital program streams(chan-
nels) over a single FM frequency. For
example, a HD Radio
TMFM station can run
a main channel of music and a sub chan-
nel of news(or even two different music
channels) at one frequency.
But only the program content of the main
channel is broadcasted in analog.
HD Radio
TM
signal delay
To overcome the delay that digital sys-
tems inherently produce, HD Radio
TM
technology first uses the audio signal of
the analog broadcasting when you tune
to an AM station or to the main channel
of a FM station. After that, the system will
blend from analog to digital signal.
Normally, this blending is very smooth. If
you experience a skip in program content
of several seconds, the radio station has
not implemented HD Radio
TMbroadcast-
ing correctly. This is not a problem with
your audio system.
Due to the fact that sub channels are only
broadcasting digital, blending from ana-
log to digital signal is not possible if you
tune to a sub channel. In this case play-
back of the sub channel starts after sev-
eral seconds, this is a normal function.
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RADIO : FM, AM OR XMChanging RADIO mode
(FM, AM or XM)Press the key to change the
mode in order of FM1
➟FM2
➟
AM
➟XM1
➟XM2
➟XM3.
When the power is off, press the
key to turn on the audio system
and receive radio broadcasts.
[Mode Pop up] On state : Displays the
change radio mode pop up screen.
While the pop up screen is displayed,
you can change the radio mode
(FM1➟FM2➟AM➟XM1➟XM2➟XM3)
through the tune knob or ~
keys.
Adjust VolumeTurn the VOL knob left/right to adjust
the volume.SEEKPress the key
Shortly pressing the key (under 0.8
seconds): Changes the frequency.
Pressing and holding the key (over 0.8
seconds): Automatically searches for
the next frequency.Preset SEEKPress the key ~
Shortly pressing the key (under 0.8
seconds): Plays the frequency saved in
the corresponding key.
Pressing and holding the key (over 0.8
seconds): Pressing and holding the
desired key from
~ will
save the currently playing broadcast to
the selected key and sound a BEEP.
SCANPress the key
Shortly pressing the key (under 0.8
seconds): The broadcast frequency
increases and previews each broad-
cast for 5 seconds each. After scan-
ning all frequencies, returns and plays
the current broadcast frequency.
Pressing and holding the key (over 0.8
seconds): Previews the broadcasts
saved in Preset ~ for 5
seconds each.Selecting through manual searchTurn the TUNE knob left/right to adjust
the frequency.
FM : Changes by 200KHz
AM : Changes by 10MHz
6
1
SCAN
RADIO
6
1
6
1
RADIO
SEEK
TRACK
RADIO
6
1
RADIO
RADIO
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