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Safety features of your vehicle
How does the air bag system
operate 
 Air bags are activated (able toinflate if necessary) only when the
ignition switch is changed to the
ON or START position.
 Air bags inflate instantly in the event of a serious frontal or side collision
in order to help protect the occu-
pants from serious physical injury.
 There is no single speed at which the air bags will inflate.
Generally, air bags are designed to
inflate based upon the severity of a
collision and its direction. These
two factors determine whether the
sensors produce an electronic
deployment/ inflation signal.
 Air bag deployment depends on a number of factors including vehicle
speed, angles of impact and the
density and stiffness of the vehi-
cles or objects which your vehicle
hits in the collision. The determin-
ing factors are not limited to those
mentioned above.  The front air bags will completely
inflate and deflate in an instant.
It is virtually impossible for you to
see the air bags inflate during an
accident.
It is much more likely that you will
simply see the deflated air bags
hanging out of their storage com-
partments after the collision.
 In addition to inflating in certain side collisions, vehicles equipped with a
rollover sensor, side impact air bags
and  curtain air bags will inflate if the
sensing system detects a rollover.
When a rollover is detected, side
impact air bags and curtain air bags
will remain inflated longer to help
provide protection from ejection,
especially when used in conjunction
with the seat belts.
 In order to help provide protection in a severe collision, the air bags must
inflate rapidly. The speed of air bag
inflation is a consequence of the
extremely short time in which a col-
lision occurs and the need to inflate
the air bag between the occupant
and the vehicle structures before
the occupant impacts those struc-
tures. This speed of inflation reduces the
risk of serious or life-threatening
injuries in a severe collision and is
thus a necessary part of air bag
design.
However, air bag inflation can also
cause injuries which can include
facial abrasions, bruises and bro-
ken bones because the inflation
speed also causes the air bags to
expand with a great deal of force.
 There are even circumstances under which contact with the
steering wheel air bag can cause
fatal injuries, especially if the
occupant is positioned exces-
sively close to the air bag.
WARNING - Air bag 
inflation
Sit as far back as possible from
the steering wheel while still
maintaining comfortable control
of your vehicle. A distance of at
least 10" from your chest to the
steering wheel is recommended.
Failure to do so can result in
severe personal injuries or death
caused by a deploying air bag. 

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Features of your vehicle
Electronic power steering (EPS)
The power steering uses a motor to
assist you in steering the vehicle. If
the engine is off or if the power steer-
ing system becomes inoperative, the
vehicle may still be steered, but it will
require increased steering effort.
The motor driven power steering is
controlled by a power steering con-
trol unit which senses the steering
wheel torque and vehicle speed to
command the motor.
The steering becomes heavier  as
the vehicle’s speed increases and
becomes lighter as the vehicle’s
speed decreases for optimum steer-
ing control.
Should you notice any change in the
effort required to steer during normal
vehicle operation, have the power
steering checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
✽ ✽NOTICE
The following symptoms may occur
during normal vehicle operation:
• The steering effort is high immedi-
ately after the engine starts. This
happens as the system performs
the EPS system diagnostics. When
the diagnostics is completed, the
steering wheel will return to its
normal condition.
• A click noise may be heard from the EPS relay after the ignition
switch is changed to the ON or
OFF position.
• Motor noise may be heard when the vehicle is at a stop or at a low
driving speed.
• When you operate the steering wheel in low temperature, abnor-
mal noise could occur. If tempera-
ture rises, the noise will disappear.
This is a normal condition. (Continued)(Continued)
• When the vehicle is stationary, if
you turn the steering wheel all the
way to the left or right continuous-
ly, the steering wheel effort
increases. This is not a system mal-
function. As time passes, the steer-
ing wheel effort will return to its
normal condition.
If the Electronic Power Steering
System does not operate normally,
the warning light ( ) will illuminate
on the instrument cluster. The steer-
ing wheel may become difficult to 
control or operate abnormally. Take
your vehicle to an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer and have the 
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
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Tilt and telescopic steering 
Tilt and telescopic steering allows
you to adjust the steering wheel
before you drive. You can also raise it
to give your legs more room when
you exit and enter the vehicle.
The steering wheel should be posi-
tioned so that it is comfortable for
you to drive, while permitting you to
see the instrument panel warning
lights and gauges.
Manual type
To change the steering wheel angle
and height:
1. Pull down the lock-release lever
(1).
2. Adjust the steering wheel to the desired angle (2) and height (3).
3. Pull up the lock-release lever to lock the steering wheel in place.
Electric type
To change the steering wheel angle
and height:
 Move the switch (1) up and downto adjust the angle (2).
 Move the switch forward or rear- ward to adjust the height (3).
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WARNING - Steering
wheel adjustment
Never adjust the angle and
height of the steering wheel
while driving. You may lose
steering control and cause seri-
ous personal injury, death, or
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Features of your vehicle
ItemsExplanation
Seat Easy Access
 The seat easy access function will be deactivated.
- When you turn off the engine, the driver’s seat will automatically move rearward short (Normal)or long (Extended) for you to enter or exit the vehicle more comfortably.
- If you change the Engine Start/Stop button from OFF position to the ACC, ON, or START posi- tion, the driver’s seat will return to the original position.
For more details, refer to “Driver Position Memory System” in this chapter.
Steering Easy Access
 The steering wheel will automatically move forward or rearward for the driver to enter or exit the vehicle comfortably.
 The steering easy access function will be deactivated.
For more details, refer to “Driver Position Memory System” in this chapter.
Steering Position The steering position function will be deactivated.
 The steering position function will be activated.
Fuel Economy Auto Reset
 The average fuel economy will not reset automatically whenever refueling.
 The average fuel economy will reset automatically when refueling.
For more details, refer to “Trip Computer” in this chapter.
Fuel Economy UnitChoose the fuel economy unit. (US gallon, UK gallon)
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Features of your vehicle
TRIP COMPUTER
Overview
Description
The trip computer is a microcomput-
er-controlled driver information sys-
tem that displays information related
to driving.
✽ ✽NOTICE
Some driving information stored in
the trip computer (for example
Average Vehicle Speed) resets if the
battery is disconnected.
Trip modes
To change the trip mode, press the
MOVE switch “▼” on the steering
wheel.
Trip A/B
Tripmeter (1)
 The tripmeter is the total driving
distance since the last tripmeter
reset.
- Distance range: 0.0 ~ 9999.9 mi. or km.
 To reset the tripmeter, press the [OK] button on the steering wheel
for more than 1 second when the
tripmeter is displayed.
TRIP A
TRIP B
FUEL ECONOMY
Digital Speedometer
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Features of your vehicle
Steering wheel remote con-
troller
(1) VOLUME
Used to control volume.(2) SEEK
 When pressed shortly (under 0.8
seconds).
- FM, AM, XM mode : searches broadcast frequencies saved to
presets.
- CD, USB, iPod, My Music, BT Audio mode : changes the track,
file.
 When pressed and held (over 0.8 seconds).
- FM, AM, XM mode : automatically searches broadcast frequencies
and channels.
- CD, USB, iPod, My Music mode : rewinds or fast forwards the track
or file. (3) MODE
Each time this key is pressed, the
mode is changed in order of FM1,
FM2, AM, XM1, XM2, XM3, CD,
USB(iPod), AUX, My Music, BT
Audio.
If the media is not connected or a
disc is not inserted, corresponding
modes will be disabled.
Press and hold the key (over 0.8
seconds) to turn the audio system
on/off.
When power is off, press the key to
turn power back on.
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VOICE RECOGNITION
Using Voice  Recognition
Starting Voice  Recognition
Shortly press the  key on the
steering wheel remote controller. Say
a command.If prompt feedback is in [ON], then
the system will say “Please say a
command after the beep (BEEP)”
 If prompt feedback is in [OFF]
mode, then the system will only
say “(BEEP)”
 To change Prompt Feedback [On]/[Off], go to  [System][Prompt Feedback]
✽ ✽ NOTICE
For proper recognition, say the com-
mand after the voice instruction and
beep tone.
Contact List Best Practices
1) Do not store single-name entries
(e.g., “Bob”, “Mom”, “Kim”, etc.).
Instead, always use full names
(including first and last names) for
all contacts (e.g., use “Jacob
Stevenson” instead of “Dad”).
2) Do not use abbreviations (i.e., use “Lieutenant” instead of “Lt.” or
“Sergeant” instead of “Sgt.”).
3) Do not use acronyms (i.e., use “County Finance Department”
instead of “CFD”). 4) Do not use special characters
(e.g., “@”, “hyphen -”, “asterisk *”,
“ampersand &”).
5) If a name is not recognized from the contact list, change it to a
more descriptive name (e.g., use
“Grandpa Joseph” instead of “Pa
Joe”).
Skipping Prompt Messages
While prompt message is being stat-
ed Shortly press the  key on the
steering remote controller
The prompt message is immediately
ended and the beep tone will sound.
After the “beep”, say the voice com-
mand.
Re-starting Voice  Recognition
While system waits for a command
Shortly press the  key on the
steering remote controller
The command wait state is immedi-
ately ended and the beep ton will
sound. After the “beep”, say the voice
command.
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Shift-lock override
If the shift lever cannot be moved from
the P (Park) position into R (Reverse)
position with the brake pedal
depressed, continue depressing the
brake pedal, then do the following:
1. Carefully remove the cap (1) cov-
ering the shift-lock override access
hole.
2. Insert a screwdriver into the access hole and press down on
the screwdriver.
3. Move the shift lever.
4. Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer
immediately.
Good driving practices
 Never move the shift lever from P(Park) or N (Neutral) to any other
position with the accelerator pedal
depressed.
 Never move the shift lever into P (Park) when the vehicle is in motion.
 Be sure the vehicle is completely stopped before you attempt to shift
into R (Reverse) or D (Drive).
 When using manual shift mode, slow down before shifting to a
lower gear. Otherwise, the lower
gear may not be engaged.
 Always use the parking brake. Do not depend on placing the
transaxle in P (Park) to keep the
vehicle from moving.
 Exercise extreme caution when driving on a slippery surface. Be
especially careful when braking,
accelerating or shifting gears. On a
slippery surface, an abrupt change
in vehicle speed can cause the
drive wheels to lose traction and
the vehicle to go out of control.
 Optimum vehicle performance and economy is obtained by smoothly
depressing and releasing the
accelerator pedal.
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WARNING
 Always buckle-up! In a colli-sion, an unbelted occupant is
significantly more likely to be
seriously injured or killed than
a properly belted occupant.
 Avoid high speeds when cor- nering or turning.
 Do not make quick steering wheel movements, such as
sharp lane changes or fast,
sharp turns.
 The risk of rollover is greatly increased if you lose control
of your vehicle at highway
speeds.
 Loss of control often occurs if two or more wheels drop off
the roadway and the driver
oversteers to reenter the road-
way.
 In the event your vehicle leaves the roadway, do not
steer sharply. Instead, slow
down before pulling back into
the travel lanes.
 Never exceed posted speed limits.