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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 Engine Start/Stop button is in the 
ON position, or continuously remains 
on, we recommend that the system be 
immediately inspected by an authorized 
HYUNDAI dealer.
We recommend 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 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, and 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.
•	 We recommend that inflated air 
bags be 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. 
We recommend that you 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 or START 
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.    

Driving your vehicle
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Check spark plugs and ignition system
Inspect the spark plugs, as specified in 
chapter 8. If necessary, replace them. 
Also check all ignition wirings and 
components for any cracks, wear-out, 
and damage.
To prevent locks from freezing
To prevent the locks from being frozen, 
spray approved de-icing fluid or glycerin 
into key holes. When a lock opening is 
already covered with ice, spray approved 
de-icing fluid over the ice to remove it. 
When an internal part of a lock freezes, 
try to thaw it with a heated key. Carefully 
use the heated key to avoid an injury.
Use approved window washer anti-
freeze solution in system
To prevent the window washer from 
being frozen, add authorized window 
washer anti-freeze solution, as specified 
on the window washer container. 
Window washer anti-freeze solution is 
available from an authorized HYUNDAI 
dealer, and most vehicle accessory 
outlets. Do not use engine coolant or 
other types of anti-freeze solution, to 
prevent any damage to the vehicle paint.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. When there is the risk that your 
parking brake may freeze, temporarily 
apply it with the gear in P (Park). Also, 
block the rear wheels in advance, so the 
vehicle may not 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 such conditions during the severe 
winter, you should check underneath 
the vehicle on a regular basis, to ensure 
that the front wheels and the steering 
components is unblocked.
Carry emergency equipment
In accordance with weather conditions, 
you should carry appropriate emergency 
equipment, while driving. Some of the 
items you may want to carry include tire 
chains, tow straps or chains, flashlight, 
emergency flares, sand, shovel, jumper 
cables, window scraper, gloves, ground 
cloth, coveralls, blanket, etc.
Do not place objects or materials in the 
engine compartment
Putting objects or materials in the engine 
compartment may cause an engine 
failure or combustion, because they may 
block the engine cooling. Such damage 
will not be covered by the manufacturer’s 
warranty.    

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Backing up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel 
with one hand. Then, to move the trailer 
to the left, move your hand to the left. To 
move the trailer to the right, move your 
hand to the right. Always back up slowly 
and, if possible, have someone guide 
you.
Making turns
When you’re turning with a trailer, make 
wider turns than normal. Do this so your 
trailer won’t strike soft shoulders, curbs, 
road signs, trees, or other objects. Avoid 
jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in 
advance.
Turn signals
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has 
to have a different turn signal flasher and 
extra wiring. The green arrows on your 
instrument panel will flash whenever you 
signal a turn or lane change. Properly 
connected, the trailer lights will also flash 
to alert other drivers you’re about to turn, 
change lanes, or stop.
When towing a trailer, the green arrows 
on your instrument panel will flash for 
turns even if the bulbs on the trailer 
are burned out. Thus, you may think 
drivers behind you are seeing your 
signals when, in fact, they are not. It’s 
important to check occasionally to be 
sure the trailer bulbs are still working. 
You must also check the lights every time 
you disconnect and then reconnect the 
wires.
 WARNING
Do not connect a trailer lighting system 
directly to your vehicle’s lighting 
system. Use an approved trailer wiring 
harness. Failure to do so could result in 
damage to the vehicle electrical system 
and/or personal injury. We recommend 
that you consult an authorized 
HYUNDAI dealer for assistance.
Driving on hills
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear 
before you start down a long or steep 
downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you 
might have to use your brakes so much 
that they would get overheated and may 
not operate efficiently.
On a long uphill grade, shift down and 
reduce your speed to around 45 mph (70 
km/h) to reduce the possibility of engine 
and transmission overheating.
If your trailer weighs more than the 
maximum trailer weight without trailer 
brakes and you have a automatic 
transmission, you should drive in D 
(Drive) when towing a trailer.
Operating your vehicle in D (Drive) 
when towing a trailer will minimize heat 
build-up and extend the life of your 
transmission.   

09
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■ Blade type
■  Cartridge type
■  Multi type 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 5 fuse panels, one 
located in the driver’s side panel bolster, 
the other in the engine compartment.
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. We 
recommend that you 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 

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We recommend that you 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.
 WARNING
•	Prior to working on a light, depress 
the foot brake, shift to P (Park), apply 
the parking brake, press the Engine 
Start/Stop button to the 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.
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.
NOTICE
To prevent damage, do not clean the 
headlamp lens with chemical solvents 
or strong detergents.
 Information - Headlamp 
desiccant (if equipped)
This vehicle is equipped with desiccant to 
reduce fogging inside the headlamp due 
to moisture. The desiccant is consumable 
and its performance may change based on 
the used period or environment. If fogging 
inside the headlamp due to moisture 
continues for a long time, we recommend 
that you consult an authorized HYUNDAI 
dealer.
 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, it 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, we 
recommend that your vehicle is inspected 
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
LIGHT BULBS