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 Information
•	The fuel tank capacity is given in 
chapter 2.
•	 The fuel gauge is supplemented by 
a low fuel warning light, which will 
illuminate when the fuel tank is nearly 
empty.
•	 On inclines or curves, the fuel gauge 
pointer may fluctuate or the low fuel 
warning light may come on earlier than 
usual due to the movement of fuel in 
the tank.
 WARNING
Running out of fuel can expose vehicle 
occupants to danger.
You must stop and obtain additional 
fuel as soon as possible after the 
warning light comes on or when the 
gauge indicator comes close to the “E 
(Empty) or 0” level.
NOTICE
Avoid driving with an extremely low 
fuel level. Running out of fuel could 
cause the engine to misfire damaging 
the catalytic converter.
Outside temperature gauge
Type A Type B
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This gauge indicates the current outside 
air temperatures by 1°F (1°C).
Note that the temperature indicated 
on the LCD display may not change 
as quickly as the outside temperature 
(there may be a slight delay before the 
temperature changes.)
You can change the temperature unit 
from the Settings menu in the Cluster. 
Select:
 -Setup	→	Unit	→	T
emperature
	Unit	→	°F/°C
For v
ehicles equipped with Automatic 
Climate Control, you can also:
 - Press the A
UTO button while pressing 
the OFF button on the climate control 
unit for 3 seconds
Both the temperature unit on the cluster 
LCD display and climate control screen 
will change.   

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Engine oil pressure warning 
light
This warning light illuminates:
When the engine oil pressure is low.
If the engine oil pressure is low:
1.
 Drive car
efully to the nearest safe 
location and stop your vehicle.
2.
 Turn the engine o
ff and check the 
engine oil level (For more details, 
refer to “Engine Oil” section in 
chapter 2). If the level is low, add oil 
as required.
If the warning light remains on after 
adding oil or if oil is not available, we 
recommend that you have the vehicle 
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI 
dealer as soon as possible.
NOTICE
•	 If the engine does not stop 
immediately after the Engine Oil 
Pressure warning light is illuminated, 
severe damage could result.
•	 If the warning light stays on while the 
engine is running, it indicates that 
there may be serious engine damage 
or malfunction. In this case:
1.
 St
op the vehicle as soon as it is 
safe to do so.
2.
 Turn o
ff the engine and check the 
oil level. If the oil level is low, fill 
the engine oil to the proper level.
3.
 Start the engine again. I
f the 
warning light stays on after the 
engine is started, turn the engine 
off immediately. If this occurs, 
we recommend that you have 
the vehicle inspected by an 
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Low fuel level warning light
This warning light illuminates:
When the fuel tank is nearly empty.
Add fuel as soon as possible.
NOTICE
Driving with the Low Fuel Level warning 
light on or with the fuel level below “E 
or 0” can cause the engine to misfire 
and damage the catalytic converter.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp 
(MIL)
This indicator light illuminates:
•	 When you set the ignition switch or 
the Engine Start/Stop button to the 
ON position.
 - The malfunction indicat
or light 
illuminates for about 3 seconds and 
then goes off.
•	 Whenever there is a malfunction with 
either the emission control system or 
the engine or the vehicle powertrain.
If this occurs, we recommend that 
you have the vehicle inspected by an 
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
NOTICE
Driving with the Malfunction Indicator 
Lamp (MIL) on may cause damage to 
the emission control system which 
could affect drivability and/or fuel 
economy.
NOTICE
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp 
(MIL) illuminates, potential catalytic 
converter damage is possible which 
could result in loss of engine power.
If this occurs, we recommend that 
you have the vehicle inspected by an 
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as 
possible.   

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If you have a flat tire while 
driving
If a tire goes flat while you are driving:
•	Take your foot off the accelerator 
pedal and let the vehicle slow down 
while driving straight ahead. Do not 
apply the brakes immediately or 
attempt to pull off the road as this 
may cause loss of vehicle control 
resulting in an accident. When the 
vehicle has slowed to such a speed 
that it is safe to do so, brake carefully 
and pull off the road. Drive off the 
road as far as possible and park on 
firm, level ground. If you are on a 
divided highway, do not park in the 
median area between the two traffic 
lanes.
•	 When the vehicle is stopped, press the 
hazard warning flasher button, shift 
the gear to P (Park), apply the parking 
brake, and press the Engine Start/Stop 
button to the OFF position.
•	 Have all passengers get out of the 
vehicle. Be sure they all get out on the 
side of the vehicle that is away from 
traffic.
•	 When changing a flat tire, follow the 
instructions provided later in this 
chapter.
IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT 
S TA
RT
•	Be sure to shift the gear to N (Neutral) 
or P (Park). The engine starts only 
when the gear is in N (Neutral) or P 
(Park).
•	 Turn on the interior light. If the light 
dims or goes out when you operate 
the starter, the battery is drained.
See instructions for “Jump Starting” 
provided in this chapter.
•	 Check the fuel level and add fuel if 
necessary.
If the vehicle still does not start, we 
recommend that you call an authorized 
HYUNDAI dealer for assistance.
NOTICE
Push or pull starting the vehicle may 
cause the catalytic converter to 
overload which can lead to damage to 
the emission control system.   

Maintenance
9-70
3. Exhaust emission control 
system
The Exhaust Emission Control System is 
a highly effective system which controls 
exhaust emissions while maintaining 
good vehicle performance.
When the engine starts or fails to start, 
excessive attempts to restart the engine 
may cause damage to the emission 
system.
Engine exhaust (carbon monoxide) 
precautions
•	Carbon monoxide can be present 
with other exhaust fumes. If you smell 
exhaust fumes of any kind in your 
vehicle, drive with all the windows 
fully open. Have your vehicle checked 
and repaired immediately.
 WARNING
Engine exhaust gases contain carbon 
monoxide (CO). Though colorless and 
odorless, it is dangerous and could be 
lethal if inhaled. Follow the instructions 
on this page to avoid CO poisoning.
 WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 
WARNING
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of 
automobile components and parts, 
including components found in the 
interior furnishings in a vehicle, contain 
or emit chemicals known to the State 
of California to cause cancer and 
birth defects and reproductive harm. 
In addition, certain fluids contained 
in vehicles and certain products of 
component wear contain or emit 
chemicals known to the State of 
California to cause cancer and birth 
defects or other reproductive harm. •	
Do not operate the engine in confined 
or closed areas (such as garages) any 
more than what is necessary 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 catalytic 
converters (if equipped)
 WARNING
The exhaust system and catalytic 
converter are very hot during and 
immediately after the engine has been 
running. To avoid SERIOUS INJURY or 
DEATH:
•	Do not park, idle, or drive the vehicle 
over or near flammable objects, such 
as grass, vegetation, paper, leaves, 
etc. A hot exhaust system can ignite 
flammable items under your vehicle.
•	 Keep away from the exhaust system 
and catalytic converter or you may 
get burned.
Also, do not remove the heat sink 
around the exhaust system, do not 
seal the bottom of the vehicle, and 
do not coat the vehicle for corrosion 
control. It may present a fire risk 
under certain conditions.    

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Your vehicle is equipped with a catalytic 
converter emission control device. 
To prevent damage to the catalytic 
converter and to your vehicle, take the 
following precautions:
•	Use only UNLEADED FUEL for 
gasoline engines.
•	 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 engine off and descending steep 
grades in gear with the engine off.
•	 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. We recommend that all 
inspections and adjustments  are 
made by an authorized HYUNDAI 
dealer.
•	 Avoid driving with an extremely low 
fuel level.
Running out of fuel could cause the 
engine to misfire, damaging the 
catalytic converter.Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF)  
(if equipped)
Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF) system 
removes the soot in the exhaust gas.
The GPF system automatically burns 
(or oxidizes) the accumulated soot in 
accordance with driving situations, 
unlike a disposable air filter.
In other words, the accumulated soot is 
automatically purged out by the engine 
control system and by the high exhaust-
gas temperature at normal/ high driving 
speeds. However, when the vehicle is 
continually driven at repeated short 
distances or driven at low speed for a 
long time, the accumulated soot may 
not be automatically removed because 
of low exhaust gas temperature. In this 
case, the accumulated soot may reach 
a certain amount regardless of the soot 
oxidization process, then the GPF lamp  
(
) will illuminate.
The Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF) 
lamp stops illuminating, when the 
driving speed exceeds 50 mph (80 km/h) 
with engine rpm 1,500 ~ 4,000 and the 
gear in the 3rd position or above for 
approximately 30 minutes.
When the GPF lamp starts to blink or 
the warning message “Check exhaust 
system” pops up even though the 
vehicle was driven as mentioned above, 
we recommend that you have the 
GPF system checked by an authorized 
HYUNDAI dealer.
With GPF lamp blinking for an extended 
period of time, it may damage the GPF 
system and lower the fuel economy.
 CAUTION
We recommend you to use only the 
regulated gasoline fuels, when your 
vehicle is equipped with the GPF 
system.
When you use other gasoline fuels 
which contain unspecified additives, 
they may damage the GPF system and 
cause exhaust emission problems.