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Maintenance
• Do not operate the engine in con-
fined or closed areas (such as
garages) any longer than is neces-
sary 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
vehicle 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
the emission control system.Operating precautions for cat-
alytic converters (if equipped)
Exhaust
Engine exhaust gases contain
carbon monoxide (CO). Though
colourless and odourless, it is
dangerous and could be lethal if
inhaled. Observe the following
instructions to avoid CO poi-
soning.
WARNING
Fire
•A hot exhaust system can
ignite flammable items under
your vehicle. Do not park,
idle, or drive the vehicle over
or near flammable objects,
such as dry grass, paper,
leaves, etc.
•The exhaust system and cat-
alytic system are very hot
whilst the engine is running or
immediately after the engine
is turned off. Keep away from
the exhaust system and the
catalytic converter system as
you may get burned.
Also, do not remove the heat
sink around the exhaust sys-
tem, do not seal the bottom of
the vehicle or do not coat the
vehicle for corrosion control.
It may present a fire risk under
certain conditions.
WARNING
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Maintenance
Your vehicle is equipped with a cat-
alytic converter emission control
device.
Therefore, the following precautions
must be observed:Failure to observe these precautions
could result in damage to the catalyt-
ic converter and to your vehicle.
Additionally, such actions could void
your warranties.
•Use only UNLEADED FUEL
for a petrol engine.
•Do not operate the vehicle
when there are signs of
engine malfunction, such as
misfire or a noticeable loss of
performance.
•Do not misuse or abuse the
engine. Examples of misuse
are coasting with the ignition
off and descending steep
grades in gear with the igni-
tion off.
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•Do not operate the engine at
high idle speed for extended
periods (5 minutes or more).
•Do not modify or tamper with
any part of the engine or
emission control system. All
inspections and adjustments
must be made by an autho-
rised HYUNDAI dealer.
•Avoid driving with a very low
fuel level. If you run out of
petrol, it could cause the
engine to misfire and result in
excessive loading of the cat-
alytic converter.
CAUTION
