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Convenient features of your vehicle
To unlock the doors, press the door
unlock switch ( ). All vehicle doors
will unlock.
The doors should always be fully
closed and locked while the vehi
cle is in motion. If the doors are
unlocked, the risk of being thrown
from the vehicle in a crash is
increased.
WARNING
Do not leave children or animals
unattended in your vehicle. An
enclosed vehicle can become
extremely hot, causing death or
serious injury to unattended chil
dren or animals who cannot
escape the vehicle. Children might
operate features of the vehicle that
could injure them, or they could
encounter other harm, possibly
from someone gaining entry to the
vehicle.
WARNING
Always secure your vehicle
Leaving your vehicle unlocked
increases the potential risk to you
or others from someone hiding in
your vehicle.
To secure your vehicle, while
depressing the brake, move the shift
lever to the P (Park) position (for
automatic transaxle) or first gear or
R (Reverse, for manual transaxle),
engage the parking brake, and
place the ignition switch in the
LOCK/OFF position, close all win
dows, lock all doors, and always
take the key with you.
WARNING
Opening a door when something is
approaching may cause damage
or injury. Be careful when opening
doors and watch for vehicles,
motorcycles, bicycles or pedestri
ans approaching the vehicle in the
path of the door.
WARNING
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Convenient features of your vehicle
Opening the hood
1. Make sure the shift lever is in P(Park, for automatic transaxle) or
first gear or R (Reverse, for manual
transaxle) and set the parking brake.
2. Pull the release lever to unlatch the hood. The hood should pop
open slightly. 3. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise
the hood slightly, push the second
ary latch up (1) inside of the hood
center and lift the hood (2). 4. Pull out the support rod.
5. Hold the hood opened with the
support rod.
HOOD
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Convenient features of your vehicle
Information
• M a k e s u r e t o r e f u e l y o u r v e h i c l e a c c o r d i n g t o t h e " F u e l R e q u i r e m e n t s "
s u g g e s t e d i n t h e i n t r o d u c t i o n c h a p t e r .
• D o n o t s p i l l f u e l o n t h e e x t e r i o r s u r f a c e s o f t h e v e h i c l e . A n y t y p e o f f u e l
s p i l l e d o n p a i n t e d s u r f a c e s m a y
d a m a g e t h e p a i n t .
If the fuel filler cap requires replace
ment, use only a genuine HYUNDAI
cap or the equivalent specified for
your vehicle. An incorrect fuel filler
cap can result in a serious malfunc
tion of the fuel system or emission
control system.
NOTICE
i•When refueling, always move
the shift lever to the P (Park)
position (for automatic
transaxle) or first gear or R
(Reverse, for manual transaxle),
set the parking brake, and place
the ignition switch to the
LOCK/OFF position. Sparks
produced by electrical compo
nents related to the engine can
ignite fuel vapors causing a fire.
•Do not use matches or a lighter
and do not smoke or leave a lit
cigarette in your vehicle while at
a gas station, especially during
refueling.
•Do not over fill or top off your
vehicle tank, which can cause
gasoline spillage.
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•If a fire breaks out during refuel
ing, leave the vicinity of the vehi
cle, and immediately contact the
manager of the gas station and
then contact the local fire
department. Follow any safety
instructions they provide.
•If pressurized fuel sprays out, it
can cover your clothes or skin
and thus subject you to the risk
of fire and burns. Always
remove the fuel cap carefully
and slowly. If the cap is venting
fuel or if you hear a hissing
sound, wait until the condition
stops before completely remov
ing the cap.
•Always check that the fuel cap is
installed securely to prevent fuel
spillage in the event of an acci
dent.
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