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Features of your vehicle
Fan speed control
The fan speed can be set to the
desired speed by turning the fan
speed control knob.
The higher the fan speed is, the
more air is delivered.
Air conditioning
Push the A/C button to turn the air
conditioning system on (indicator
light will illuminate).
Push the button again to turn the air
conditioning system off.
WARNING
• Continuous use of the climate
control system in the recircu-
lated air position may allow
humidity to increase inside
the vehicle which may fog the
glass and obscure visibility.
• Do not sleep in a vehicle with
the air conditioning or heating
system on. It may cause seri-
ous harm or death due to a
drop in the oxygen level
and/or body temperature.
• Continue using the climate
control system in the recircu-
lated air position can cause
drowsiness or sleepiness, and
loss of vehicle control. Set the
air intake control to the outside
(fresh) air position as much as
possible while driving.
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Features of your vehicle
Checking the amount of air
conditioner refrigerant and
compressor lubricant
When the amount of refrigerant is
low, the performance of the air con-
ditioning is reduced. Overfilling also
has a negative influence on the air
conditioning system.
Therefore, if abnormal operation is
found, have the system inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
The air conditioning system should
be serviced by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
CAUTION- Compressor
damage
It is important that the correct
type and amount of oil and
refrigerant is used. Otherwise,
damage to the compressor and
abnormal system operation may
occur.
WARNING
Because the refriger-
ant is at very high
pressure, the air con-
ditioning system
should only be serv-
iced by trained and certified
technicians. It is important that
the correct type and amount of
oil and refrigerant is used, oth-
erwise damage to the vehicle
and personal injury may occur.

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• For maximum defrosting, set the
temperature control to the extreme
right/hot position and the fan speed
control to the highest speed.
• If warm air to the floor is desired
while defrosting or defogging, set
the mode to the floor-defrost posi-
tion.
• Before driving, clear all snow and
ice from the windshield, rear win-
dow, outside rear view mirrors, and
all side windows.
• Clear all snow and ice from the
hood and air inlet in the cowl grill to
improve heater and defroster effi-
ciency and to reduce the probabili-
ty of fogging up the inside of the
windshield.
✽NOTE
Be sure to keep the interior surface
of the windshield clean by wiping it
with a clean cloth and glass cleaner.
This will help reduce the tendency of
the glass fogging and also improve
visibility.
Manual climate control system
To defog inside windshield
1. Select any fan speed except “0”
position.
2. Select desired temperature,
except MAX A/C.
3. Select the or position.
4. The outside (fresh) air will be
selected automatically.
If the outside (fresh) air position is
not selected automatically, press the
corresponding button manually.
WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING
WARNING - Windshield
heating
Do not use the or posi-
tion during cooling operation in
extremely humid weather. The
difference between the temper-
ature of the outside air and that
of the windshield could cause
the outer surface of the wind-
shield to fog up, causing loss of
visibility. In this case, set the
mode selection knob or button
to the position and fan
speed control knob or button to
a lower speed.
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Features of your vehicle
Center console storage
To open the center console storage,
pull up the lever.
STORAGE COMPARTMENT
WARNING - Flammable
materials
Never store cigarette lighters,
propane cylinders, or other
flammable/explosive materials
in the vehicle. These items may
catch fire and/or explode if the
vehicle is exposed to hot tem-
peratures for extended periods.WARNING
ALWAYS keep the storage com-
partment covers closed secure-
ly while driving. Items inside
your vehicle are moving as fast
as the vehicle. If you have to
stop or turn quickly, or if there
is a crash, the items may fly out
of the compartment and may
cause an injury if they strike the
driver or a passenger.
CAUTION
To avoid possible theft, do not
leave valuables in the storage
compartment.
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Sliding armrest (if equipped)
To move the armrest forward:
Grab the front portion of the armrest
(1) then pull it forward.
To move the armrest rearward:
Push the armrest rearward.
Glove box
To open the glove box, push the but-
ton and the glove box will automati-
cally open.
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WARNING
Do not grab the front portion of
the armrest (1) when moving
the armrest rearward. You may
pinch your fingers.
WARNING
ALWAYS close the glove box
door after use. An open glove
box door can cause serious
injury to the passenger in an
accident, even if the passenger
is wearing a seat belt.
CAUTION
Do not keep food in the glove
box for a long time.
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Sunglass holder (if equipped)
To open the sunglass holder:
Press the cover and the holder will
slowly open. Place your sunglasses
in the compartment door with the
lenses facing out.
To close the sunglass holder:
Push back into position. Make sure
the sunglass holder is closed while
driving.
WARNING
• Do not keep objects except
sunglasses inside the sun-
glass holder. Such objects can
be thrown from the holder in
the event of a sudden stop or
an accident, possibly injuring
the passengers in the vehicle.
• Do not open the sunglass
holder while the vehicle is
moving. The rear view mirror
of the vehicle can be blocked
by an open sunglass holder.
•
Do not put the glasses forcibly
into a sunglass holder. It may
cause personal injury if you
try to open it forcibly when the
glasses are jammed in the
holder.
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INTERIOR FEATURES
Clock
With Audio system
Whenever the battery terminals or
related fuses are disconnected, you
must reset the time.
To set the time:
The ignition switch must be in the
ACC position or the ON position.
• H (Hour)
Each time you press the "H" button,
the clock will change backward by
one hour. Pressing and holding the
"H" button will change the clock
backward continuously.
Release the button at the desired
time.
• M (Minute)
Each time you press the "M" button ,
the clock will change backward by
one minute. Pressing and holding the
"M" button will change the clock
backward continuously.
Release the button at the desired
time.• Display conversion
To change the 12 hour format to the
24 hour format, press the "H" and
"M" button simultaneously for more
than 4 seconds.
For example, if the "H" and "M" but-
ton is pressed when the time is 10:15
p.m., the display will change to 22:15
With Navigation system
The clock automatically sets itself to
the correct time.
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WARNING
Do not adjust the clock while
driving, you may lose steering
control and cause an accident
that results in severe personal
injury or death.

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Cup holder
Cups or small beverage cans may be
placed in the cup holders.
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■Rear
■FrontWARNING- Hot liquids
• Do not place uncovered cups
with hot liquid in the cup hold-
er while the vehicle is in
motion. If hot liquid spills, you
could be burned. Such a burn
to the driver could cause loss
of vehicle control resulting in
an accident.
• Avoid abrupt starting and
braking when the cup holder
is in use to prevent spilling
your drink. If hot liquid spills,
you could be burned. Such a
burn to the driver could cause
loss of vehicle control result-
ing in an accident.
• Only use soft cups in the cup
holders. Hard objects can
injure you in an accident.WARNING
Keep cans or bottles out of
direct sun light and do not put
them in a vehicle that is heated.
It may explode.
CAUTION
• When cleaning spilled liquids,
do not dry the cup holder at
high temperature. This may
damage the chrome part of the
cup holder.
• Keep your drinks sealed while
driving to prevent spilling
your drink. If liquid spills, it
may get into the vehicle's
electrical/electronic system
and damage electrical/elec-
tronic parts.