
Table of contentsGETTING STARTED
Folding key  02
Front seat adjustment  03
Headrest adjustment  04
Rear seat folding  04
Remote keyless entry  02
Seat belt adjustment  04
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Active ECO System  36
Blind spot detection system (BSD)  37
Central door lock switch  06
Child-protector rear door lock  32
Climate control – Manual  16 -17
Climate control – Automatic  18 -19
Clock adjustments  31
Cruise control system  20
Driver’s main controls  06
Driver selectable steering mode  35
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)  35
Fuel filler lid   05
Headlights and fog lights  07
Homelink wireless control system  11
Instrument cluster  12-15
Instrument panel illumination  13 
& 15
Interior lights  10
Power tailgate  09
Rearview camera  37
Seat warmer  32
Steering wheel adjustments  05
Steering wheel functions  20 - 21
Sunroof 09
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)  34
Transmission 33
Trip computer  13 & 15
Wiper and washer  08
MULTIMEDIA
Audio 28
AUX, USB, and iPod
® Port  28
Blue Link Telematics system  26-27
Bluetooth operational tips  22-23
Bluetooth phone operation  24-25
Bluetooth phone pairing  24
Navigation 29-30
Headlights 
and fog lightsPage 07
Instrument 
clusterPages 12-15
Wiper and 
washerPage 08
NavigationPages 29-30
  Trip computerPages 13 & 15
Cruise control 
systemPage 20
* Some vehicles may not be equipped with all 
the listed features.
Use this Quick Reference Guide to learn 
about the features that will enhance your 
enjoyment of your Hyundai. More detailed 
information about these features is  
available in your Owner’s Manual.
   Frequently Asked Questions   1. Pair phone to your vehicle. Refer to pages 24.
   2. Program HomeLink. Refer to page 11.
   3. Getting started with Blue Link. Refer to page 26.          
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of serious injury to yourself and others, 
read and understand the important SAFETY INFORMATION 
in your Owner’s Manual.
Steering wheel 
adjustmentsPage 05
Climate 
controlPages 16-19
TransmissionPage 33
AUX, USB 
and iPod
® 
port
Page 28
Driver's main 
controlsPage 06
Type A
Manual Automatic Type B  

FEATURES AND CONTROLS
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Warning and indicator lights
Tachometer
Speedometer
Turn signal indicatorsLCD display
INSTRUMENT  PANEL  ILLUMINATION
Move the control knob left or right to 
adjust the brightness.
WARNINGS  AND  INDICATORS
Seat belt 
warning light
Charging system 
warning light
Air bag warning light
Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) 
System warning light
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light
TPMS system malfunction lightABS warning light
Front fog light  
indicator
Light ON indicator
Tailgate open 
warning light
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) warning lightHigh beam indicator
Parking brake & Brake 
fluid warning light
Engine oil pressure 
warning lightMalfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL)
Low fuel level 
light
Electronic Stability 
Control (ESC) indicator
Electronic Stability Control 
(ESC ) OFF indicator
Door open warning light
Turn signal indicator
ECO indicatorDownhill Brake Control 
(DBC) 
indicator
AWD LOCK
indicatorAWD warning lightEngine coolant
temperature warning light
Cruise indicator
Cruise SET indicator
Type AEngine temperature gaugeFuel gauge
TRIP  COMPUTER
Select "Trip Computer" mode by 
pressing the MODE button 
.  
To change the trip mode as 
follows, press the MOVE button 
.
Tripmeter A
Tripmeter B
Fuel Economy
Immobilizer indicator  

FEATURES AND CONTROLS
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Warning and indicator lights
Engine temperature gauge
Tachometer Gear indicator
Speedometer Outside temperature guageFuel gauge Odometer / Trip computer
Type B
INSTRUMENT  PANEL  ILLUMINATION
Move the control knob left or right to 
adjust the brightness.
WARNINGS  AND  INDICATORS
Seat belt 
warning light
Charging system 
warning light
Air bag warning light
Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) 
System warning light
ABS warning light
Front fog light indicator
Light ON indicator
Tailgate open 
warning light
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) warning lightHigh beam indicator
Parking brake & Brake 
fluid warning light
Engine oil pressure 
warning lightMalfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL)
Low fuel level
light
Electronic Stability  Control 
(ESC )
 indicator
Electronic Stability Control 
(ESC ) OFF indicator
Door open warning 
light
Turn signal indicator
ECO indicator
Immobilizer indicator
Downhill Brake Control 
(DBC) 
indicator
AWD LOCK indicatorAWD warning lightEngine coolant
temperature warning light
Cruise indicator
Cruise SET indicator
TRIP  COMPUTER
Select "Trip Computer" mode by 
pressing the MODE button 
.  
To change the trip mode as 
follows, press the MOVE button 
.
Tripmeter A
Tripmeter B
Fuel Economy
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light
TPMS system malfunction light  

FEATURES AND CONTROLS
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ACTIVE ECO  SYSTEM
Active ECO system Active ECO system helps to improve 
fuel efficiency.  When the Active ECO 
system is activated, the vehicle 
acceleration, gear shift points and air 
conditioning performance will be 
reduced to conserve the fuel 
consumption.
Press the Active ECO button to 
activate.  The LED on the button and 
the ECO indicator in the instrument 
cluster will illuminate.
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FREE OF CHIPS AND SCRATCHES · CLEAN WINDSHIELD
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REARVIEW  CAMERABLIND SPOT DETECTION SYSTEM (BSD)
Type B and Navigation radioThe rearview camera will activate when 
the ignition switch is ON and the shift 
lever is in the R (Reverse) position.
The BSD system sensor senses the
rear side territory of the vehicle and
provides information to the driver.
Press the BSD switch. If vehicle speed 
exceeds 9.3mph the system will activate. 
Press the switch again to deactivate the 
system.Blind spot detection (BSD)Warning range is dependent on your 
vehicle speed. However, if your vehicle 
speed differences is 9.3mph above 
other vehicles, the warning is not active.Lane change assist (LCA)When the vehicle is approaching at
high speed, the warning is not active.Rear cross-traffic alert (RCTA)When your vehicle moves (below 6mph) 
in Reverse, the sensor detects the 
approaching vehicles and the warning is 
active.
Rearview display
   Key Websites:   - Hyundai website - www.hyundai.com
   - Hyundai owner website - www.myhyundai.com
   - Bluetooth phone compatibility - www.hyundaiusa.com/bluetooth
   - Blue Link - www.MyHyundai.com
To improve your fuel efficiency: t  % S J W F  T N P P U I M Z  B O E  B D D F M F S B U F  B U  B  N P E F S B U F  S B U F   
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changes.
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 t  , F F Q  U I F  U J S F T  J O n B U F E  U P  U I F  S F D P N N F O E F E  U J S F  Q S F T T V S F  
 t  % P O  U  J E M F  U I F  F O H J O F  M P O H F S  U I B O  O F D F T T B S Z  Active ECO on –  For optimal fuel efficiency
Active ECO off –  For optimal performance and drivability.