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OCN7030056
Front air bags may not inflate in rollover 
accidents because air bag deployment 
may not provide protection to the 
occupants.
However, side and curtain air bags may 
inflate when the vehicle is rolled over by 
a side impact collision.
OCN7030055
Air bags may not inflate if the vehicle 
collides with objects such as utility poles 
or trees, where the point of impact is 
concentrated and the collision energy is 
absorbed by the vehicle structure.
SRS Care
The SRS is virtually maintenance-free 
and there are no parts you can safely 
service by yourself. If the SRS air bag 
warning light does not illuminate when 
the ignition switch is in the ON position, 
or continuously remains on, have your 
vehicle immediately inspected by an 
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Any work on the SRS system, such as 
removing, installing, repairing, or any 
work on the steering wheel, the front 
passenger’s panel, front seats and roof 
rails must be performed by an authorized 
HYUNDAI dealer. Improper handling of 
the SRS system may result in serious 
personal injury.
 WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury or 
death, take the following precautions:
•	Do not attempt to modify or 
disconnect the SRS components or 
wiring, including the addition of any 
kind of badges to the pad covers or 
modifications to the body structure.
•	 Do not place objects over or near 
the air bag modules on the steering 
wheel, instrument panel, or the front 
passenger’s panel above the glove box.
•	 Clean the air bag pad covers with 
a soft cloth moistened with plain 
water. Solvents or cleaners could 
adversely affect the air bag covers 
and proper deployment of the 
system.
•	 Always have inflated air bags 
replaced by an authorized HYUNDAI 
dealer.
•	 If components of the air bag system 
must be discarded, or if the vehicle 
must be scrapped, certain safety 
precautions must be observed. 
Consult an authorized HYUNDAI 
dealer for the necessary information. 
Failure to follow these precautions 
could increase the risk of personal 
injury. 
Seats & Safety System  

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Additional Safety Precautions
Passengers should not move out of 
or change seats while the vehicle is 
moving. A passenger who is not wearing 
a seat belt during a crash or emergency 
stop can be thrown against the inside of 
the vehicle, against other occupants, or 
be ejected from the vehicle.
Do not use any accessories on seat 
belts. Devices claiming to improve 
occupant comfort or reposition the seat 
belt can reduce the protection provided 
by the seat belt and increase the chance 
of serious injury in a crash.
Do not modify the front seats. 
Modification of the front seats could 
interfere with the operation of the 
supplemental restraint system sensing 
components or side air bags.
Do not place items under the front 
seats. Placing items under the front seats 
could interfere with the operation of the 
supplemental restraint system sensing 
components and wiring harnesses.
Do not cause impact to the doors. 
Impact to the doors when the Engine 
Start/Stop button is in the ON position 
may cause the air bags to inflate.
Modifications to accommodate 
disabilities. If you require modification 
to your vehicle to accommodate 
a disability, contact the HYUNDAI 
Customer Connect Center at 800-633-
5151.
Adding equipment to or modifying 
your air bag equipped vehicle
If you modify your vehicle by changing 
your vehicle’s frame, bumper system, 
front end or side sheet metal or ride 
height, this may affect the operation of 
your vehicle’s air bag system.
Air Bag Warning Labels
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Air bag warning labels, required by the 
U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration (NHTSA), are attached 
to alert the driver and passengers of 
potential risks of the air bag system. Be 
sure to read all of the information about 
the air bags that are installed on your 
vehicle in this Owners Manual.   

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Change to "winter weight" oil if 
necessary
In some climates it is recommended that 
a lower viscosity "winter weight" oil be 
used during cold weather. See chapter 8 
for recommendations. If you aren't sure 
what weight oil you should use, consult 
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Check battery and cables
Winter puts additional burdens on the 
battery system. Visually inspect the 
battery and cables as described in 
chapter 8. The level of charge in your 
battery can be checked by an authorized 
HYUNDAI dealer or a service station.
Check spark plugs and ignition 
system
Inspect your spark plugs as described in 
chapter 8 and replace them if necessary. 
Also check all ignition wiring and 
components to be sure they are not 
cracked, worn or damaged in any way.
Use approved window washer anti-
freeze in system
To keep the water in the window washer 
system from freezing, add an approved 
window washer anti-freeze solution in 
accordance with instructions on the 
container. Window washer anti-freeze is 
available from an authorized HYUNDAI 
dealer and most auto parts outlets. Do 
not use engine coolant or other types 
of antifreeze as these may damage the 
paint finish.
Do not let your parking brake freeze
Under some conditions your parking 
brake can freeze in the engaged position. 
This is most likely to happen when 
there is an accumulation of snow or 
ice around or near the rear brakes or 
if the brakes are wet. If there is a risk 
the parking brake may freeze, apply 
it only temporarily while you put the 
gear selector lever in P and block the 
rear wheels so the car cannot roll. Then 
release the parking brake.
Do not let ice and snow accumulate 
underneath
Under some conditions, snow and ice 
can build up under the fenders and 
interfere with the steering. When driving 
in severe winter conditions where this 
may happen, you should periodically 
check underneath the car to be sure the 
movement of the front wheels and the 
steering components is not obstructed.
Don't place foreign objects 
or materials in the engine 
compartment
Placement of foreign object or materials 
which prevent cooling of the engine, in 
the engine compartment, may cause a 
failure or combustion. The manufacturer 
is not responsible for the damage caused 
by such placement.
To keep locks from freezing
To keep the locks from freezing, squirt 
an approved de-icer fluid or glycerine 
into the key opening. If a lock is covered 
with ice, squirt it with an approved de-
icing fluid to remove the ice. If the lock 
is frozen internally, you may be able to 
thaw it out by using a heated key. Handle 
the heated key with care to avoid injury. 
While Driving  

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■  Cartridge type
■ Blade type
■  Multi fuse Normal
Blown
Normal Blown
Normal Blown
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A vehicle’s electrical system is protected 
from electrical overload damage by 
fuses.
This vehicle has 2 (or 3) fuse panels, one 
located in the driver’s side panel bolster, 
the other in the engine compartment 
near the battery.
If any of your vehicle’s lights, 
accessories, or controls do not work, 
check the appropriate circuit fuse. If a 
fuse has blown, the element inside the 
fuse will be melted or broken.
If the electrical system does not work, 
first check the driver’s side fuse panel. 
Before replacing a blown fuse, turn the 
engine and all switches off, and then 
disconnect the negative battery cable. 
Always replace a blown fuse with one of 
the same rating.
If the replacement fuse blows, this 
indicates an electrical problem. 
Avoid using the system involved and 
immediately consult an authorized 
HYUNDAI dealer.
 WARNING
NEVER replace a fuse with anything but 
another fuse of the same rating.
•	A higher capacity fuse could cause 
damage and possibly cause a fire.
•	 Do not install a wire or aluminum 
foil instead of the proper fuse - 
even as a temporary repair. It may 
cause extensive wiring damage and 
possibly a fire.
NOTICE
Do not use a screwdriver or any other 
metal object to remove fuses because 
it may cause a short circuit and damage 
the system.
fuSES 

Maintenance
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Consult an authorized HYUNDAI dealer 
to replace most vehicle light bulbs. It is 
difficult to replace vehicle light bulbs 
because other parts of the vehicle must 
be removed before you can get to the 
bulb. This is especially true for removing 
the headlamp assembly to get to the 
bulb(s).
Removing/installing the headlamp 
assembly can result in damage to the 
vehicle.
 Information
The headlamp and tail lamp lenses could 
appear frosty if the vehicle is washed after 
driving or the vehicle is driven at night in 
wet weather. This condition is caused by 
temperature difference between the lamp 
inside and outside and does not indicate 
a problem with your vehicle. When 
moisture condenses in the lamp, it will be 
removed after driving with the headlamp 
on. The removable level may differ 
depending on lamp size, lamp position 
and environmental condition. However, if 
moisture is not removed, have the vehicle 
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI 
dealer.
 WARNING
•	Prior to replacing a lamp, depress 
the foot brake, move the shift button 
into P (Park) apply the parking brake, 
place the ignition switch to the 
LOCK/OFF position, and take the key 
with you when leaving the vehicle 
to avoid sudden movement of the 
vehicle and to prevent possible 
electric shock.
•	 Be aware the bulbs may be hot and 
may burn your fingers.
•	 When the bulb is disconnected or the 
lamp connector is removed while the 
lamp is operating normally, the fuse 
box electronics may recognize the 
lamp as a malfunction. Therefore, a 
fault record for the lamp may remain 
in the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) 
recorded in the fuse box.
NOTICE
Be sure to replace the burned-out bulb 
with one of the same wattage rating. 
Otherwise, it may cause damage to the 
fuse or electrical wiring system.
 Information
The headlamp aiming should be adjusted 
after an accident or after the headlamp 
assembly is reinstalled at an authorized 
HYUNDAI dealer.
light BulBS