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To help prevent corrosion
You can help prevent corrosion from get-
ting started by observing the following:
Keep your car clean
The best way to prevent corrosion is to
keep your car clean and free of corrosive
materials. Attention to the underside of
the car is particularly important.
If you live in a high-corrosion area —
where road salts are used, near the
ocean, areas with industrial pollution,
acid rain, etc.—, you should take extra
care to prevent corrosion. In winter,
hose off the underside of your car atleast once a month and be sure toclean the underside thoroughly when
winter is over.
give particular attention to the compo-
nents under the fenders and other
areas that are hidden from view. Do a
thorough job; just dampening the accu-
mulated mud rather than washing it
away will accelerate corrosion rather
than prevent it. Water under high pres-
sure and steam are particularly effec-
tive in removing accumulated mud and
corrosive materials.
rocker panels and frame members, be
sure that drain holes are kept open sothat moisture can escape and not be
trapped inside to accelerate corrosion.
Keep your garage dry
Don't park your car in a damp, poorly
ventilated garage. This creates a favor-
able environment for corrosion. This is
particularly true if you wash your car in
the garage or drive it into the garage
when it is still wet or covered with snow,
ice or mud. Even a heated garage can
contribute to corrosion unless it is well
ventilated so moisture is dispersed. Keep paint and trim in good condition
Scratches or chips in the finish should be
covered with "touch-up" paint as soon as
possible to reduce the possibility of cor-
rosion. If bare metal is showing through,the attention of a qualified body and paintshop is recommended.
Bird droppings : Bird droppings are high-
ly corrosive and may damage painted
surfaces in just a few hours. Always
remove bird droppings as soon as possi-
ble. Don't neglect the interior Moisture can collect under the floor mats
and carpeting to cause corrosion. Check
under the mats periodically to be sure
the carpeting is dry. Use particular care if
you carry fertilizers, cleaning materials or
chemicals in the car.
These should be carried only in proper
containers and any spills or leaks should
be cleaned up, flushed with clean water
and thoroughly dried.

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3. Exhaust emission control system
The Exhaust Emission Control System is
a highly effective system which controls
exhaust emissions while maintaining
good vehicle performance.
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Vehicle modifications
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification of your vehicle could affect
its performance, safety or durability and
may even violate governmental safety
and emissions regulations.
In addition, damage or performance
problems resulting from any modification
may not be covered under warranty.
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Engine exhaust gas precautions (car- bon monoxide)
Carbon monoxide can be present with other exhaust fumes. Therefore, if you
smell exhaust fumes of any kind inside
your vehicle, have it inspected and
repaired immediately. If you ever sus-
pect exhaust fumes are coming into
your vehicle, drive it only with all the
windows fully open. Have your vehicle
checked and repaired immediately. Do not operate the engine in confined
or closed areas (such as garages) any
more than what is necessary to move
the vehicle in or out of the area.
When the vehicle is stopped in an open area for more than a short time
with the engine running, adjust the
ventilation system (as needed) to draw
outside air into the vehicle.
Never sit in a parked or stopped vehi- cle for any extended time with the
engine running.
When the engine stalls or fails to start, excessive attempts to restart the
engine may cause damage to theemission control system. G270303BFD
Operating precautions for catalytic
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 withthe 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 minutesor more).
WARNING - Exhaust
Engine exhaust gases contain car-
bon monoxide (CO). Though color-
less and odorless, it is dangerousand could be lethal if inhaled.
Follow the instructions following to
avoid CO poisoning.
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,
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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 couldcause the engine to misfire and result
in excessive loading of the catalytic
converter.
Failure to observe these precautionscould result in damage to the catalytic
converter and to your vehicle.
Additionally, such actions could void your
warranties.Diesel Particulate Filter (if equipped)
The Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) sys-
tem removes the soot emitted from the
vehicle.
Unlike a disposable air filter, the DPF
system automatically burns (oxidizes)
and removes the accumulated soot
according to the driving condition. In
other words, the active burning by engine
control system and high exhaust gas
temperature caused by normal/high driv-
ing condition burns and removes the
accumulated soot.
However, if the vehicle continues to be
driven at low speed for long time, the
accumulated soot may not be automati-
cally removed because of low exhaust
gas temperature. In this particular case,the amount of soot is out of detection
limit, the soot oxidation process by
engine control system may not happen
and the malfunction indicator light may
blink.When the malfunction indicator light
blinks, it may stop blinking by driving the
vehicle at more than 60km/h (37 mph) orat more than second gear with 1500 ~
2000 engine rpm for a certain time (for
about 25 minutes). If the malfunction indicator light contin-
ues to be blinked in spite of the proce-
dure, please visit an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer and then check theDPF system.
If you continue to drive with the malfunc-
tion indicator light blinking for a long
time, the DPF system can be damaged
and fuel consumption can be worsen.
CAUTION -
Diesel Fuel
(if equipped with DPF)
It is recommended to use the regu- lated automotive diesel fuel for
diesel vehicle equipped with the DPF system.
If you use diesel fuel including highsulfur (more than 50 ppm sulfur) and unspecified additives, it can
cause the DPF system to be dam-aged and white smoke can be emit- ted.

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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
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The vehicle identification number (VIN) is
the number used in registering your car
and in all legal matters pertaining to its
ownership, etc.
The number is punched on the floor
under the passenger seat. To check the
number, open the cover (1). The VIN is also on a plate attached to the
top of the dashboard. The number on theplate can easily be seen through the
windshield from outside.
OHD086001OFD087002
Type AType B

Specifications
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I040100BFD Recommended SAE viscosity
number
Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has an
effect on fuel economy and cold weather
operation (engine start and engine oil
flowability). Lower viscosity engine oils
can provide better fuel economy and cold
weather performance, however, higher
viscosity engine oils are required for sat-
isfactory lubrication in hot weather. Using
oils of any viscosity other than those rec-ommended could result in engine dam-
age. When choosing an oil, consider the range
of temperature your vehicle will be oper-
ated in before the next oil change.Proceed to select the recommended oil
viscosity from the chart.
CAUTION
Always be sure to clean the area
around any filler plug, drain plug, ordipstick before checking or drain-ing any lubricant. This is especially
important in dusty or sandy areasand when the vehicle is used onunpaved roads. Cleaning the plug and dipstick areas will prevent dirt
and grit from entering the engineand other mechanisms that could be damaged.
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
Temperature
Gasoline
Engine Oil * 1
(For Europe) °C
(°F)-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 -10 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Diesel
Engine Oil
5W-30
15W-40
10W-30
0W-30* 4
*1. For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade SAE
0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40 (API Service SL or SM, ACEA A3 or above).
*2. For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade SAE 5W-20* 3
(API SM / ILSAC GF-4). However, if the engine oil is not available in your country,
select the proper engine oil using the engine oil viscosity chart.
*3. In Middle East, do not use the engine oil of viscosity grade SAE 5W-20.
*4. It is only for extreme cold area and to be restricted by driving condition and area. (Especially, not recommended for sustained high loaded and high speed operation.)
0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40
Gasoline
Engine Oil * 2
(Except Europe)20W-50
10W-30
15W-40
5W-20* 3
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Index
Capacities (Lubricants) ·····················································9-4 Care
Exterior care ······························································7-68
Interior care ·······························································7-73
Tire care·····································································7-43
Cargo security screen ····················································4-100
Cargo weight ···································································5-49
Center console storage ····················································4-88
Central door lock switch ···················································4-9
Changing tires ·································································6-13Chains Tire chains ·································································5-38
Checking tire inflation pressure ······································7-45
Child restraint system ·····················································3-28 ISOFIX system ·························································3-34
Tether anchor system·················································3-32
Child-protector rear door lock ·······································4-11
Climate control system (Automatic)·······························4-76 Air conditioning ·······················································4-83Automatic heating and air conditioning ···················4-78
Manual heating and air conditioning ·······················4-79
Climate control system (Manual) ··································4-68 Air conditioning ························································4-73
Climate control air filter············································4-75
Heating and air conditioning ·····································4-69
Cigarette lighter ······························································4-92 Climate control air filter ········································4-75, 7-34
Clock (Digital) ·········································4-94, 4-114, 4-127
Clothes hanger ································································4-96
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ················4-35
Compact spare tire ··························································6-18
Compact spare tire replacement ·····································7-48
Coolant ············································································7-25
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ···································7-25
Crankcase emission control system ·······························7-74
Cruise control system ····················································5-27
Cup holder·······································································4-93
Curtain air bag ································································3-48
Dashboard, see instrument cluster ··································4-35
Dashboard illumination, see instrument
panel illumination ························································4-36
Deadlocks········································································4-10
Defogging (Windshield) ·················································4-84
Defogging logic (Windshield) ········································4-86
Defroster ·········································································4-66 Front windshield deicer·············································4-67
Rear window defroster ··············································4-67
Defrosting (Windshield) ·················································4-84
Digital clock ·············································4-94, 4-114, 4-127
Dimensions ·······································································9-2
Displays, see instrument cluster ·····································4-35
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Index
Smooth cornering ·····················································5-34
Speedometer ···································································4-36
Starting difficulties, see engine will not start ··················6-3
Starting the engine ···························································5-5
Steering wheel ·······························································4-28 Electric power steering ·············································4-28Horn ··········································································4-29
Tilt steering ······························································4-28
Steering wheel audio control ·······································4-104
Storage compartment ·····················································4-88 Center console storage ·············································4-88
Glove box ·································································4-88
Luggage box ······························································4-90
Multibox ····································································4-90
Sunglass holder ························································4-89
Sunroof············································································4-24
Sunvisor ··········································································4-93 Tachometer ·····································································4-37
Tailgate ···········································································4-12
Emergency tailgate safety release ····························4-13
Tether anchor system ·····················································3-32
Theft-alarm system ··························································4-6
Tie-down hook ·······························································6-24
Tilt steering ····································································4-28
Tire specification and pressure label ·······························8-3
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ·······················6-7
Tires and wheels ·····················································7-43, 9-3 Checking tire inflation pressure ·······························7-45
Compact spare tire replacement ·······························7-48
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ·············7-43
Tire care ···································································7-43
Tire maintenance ······················································7-49
Tire replacement ·······················································7-47
Tire rotation ······························································7-46
Tire sidewall labeling ···············································7-49
Tire traction ······························································7-49
Wheel alignment and tire balance ····························7-47
Wheel replacement ···················································7-48
Towing ···········································································6-20 Emergency towing ····················································6-22
Removable towing hook ···········································6-21
Tie-down hook (for flatbed towing) ·························6-24T

Safety system of your vehicle
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Front seat adjustment
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Forward and backward
To move the seat forward or backward:
1. Pull the seat slide adjustment lever
under the front edge of the seat cush- ion up and hold it.
2. Slide the seat to the position you desire.
3. Release the lever and make sure the seat is locked in place.
Adjust the seat before driving, and make
sure the seat is locked securely by trying
to move forward and backward without
using the lever. If the seat moves, it is not
locked properly. C010102AUN
Seatback angle
To recline the seatback:
1. Lean forward slightly and lift up on the
seatback recline lever located on the
outside of the seat at the rear.
2. Carefully lean back on the seat and adjust the seatback of the seat to the
position you desire.
3. Release the lever and make sure the seatback is locked in place. (The lever
MUST return to its original position for
the seatback to lock.)
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WARNING
After adjusting the seat, always
check that it is securely locked into
place by attempting to move the
seat forward or reverse without
using the lock release lever.
Sudden or unexpected movement
of the driver's seat could cause you
to lose control of the vehicle result-ing in an accident.