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Convenient features of your vehicle
System Maintenance
Climate control air filter
This filter is installed behind the glove 
box. It filters the dust or other pollu-
tants that enter the vehicle through theheating and air conditioning system. 
Have the climate control air filter 
replaced by an authorized HYUNDAIdealer according to the maintenance
schedule. If the car is being driven in
severe conditions such as dusty or
rough roads, more frequent air condi-tioner filter inspections and changesare required. 
If the air flow rate suddenly decreas- 
es, the system should be checked at
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Checking the amount of air con-ditioner refrigerant and com-
pressor lubricant
When the amount of refrigerant is
low, the performance of the air con-
ditioning is reduced. Overfilling also
reduces the performance of the airconditioning system. 
Therefore, if abnormal operation is 
found, have the system inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. 
It is important that the correct type and amount of oil and refrig-
erant is used. Otherwise, damageto the compressor and abnormal
system operation may occur. To
prevent damage, the air condition-
ing system in your vehicle should
only be serviced by trained and
certified technicians.
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Outside air
Recirculatedair
Climate control air filter Blower
Evaporatorcore Heater core
Vehicles equipped with R-134a
Since the refrigerant 
is operated at very
high pressure, the airconditioning system
should only be serv-
iced by trained and certified
technicians. 
All refrigerants should be 
reclaimed with proper equip-ment. 
Venting refrigerants directly to the atmosphere is harmful to
individuals and environment.
Failure to heed these warningscan lead to serious injuries.
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Convenient features of your vehicleW
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 For maximum defrosting, set the
temperature control to the extreme 
right/hot position and the fan speedcontrol to the highest speed.
 If warm air to the floor is desired while defrosting or defogging, set themode to the floor-defrost position.
 Before driving, clear all snow and ice from the windshield, rear win-
dow, side 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 probability
of fogging up the inside of the wind-shield.To Defog Inside Windshield
1. Select desired fan speed. 
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Press the defroster button ( ).
4. The outside (fresh) air position will be selected automatically.
If the outside (fresh) air position is 
not selected automatically, adjust the
corresponding button manually. 
If the  position is selected, lower 
fan speed is adjusted to a higher fanspeed.
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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 thatof the windshield could causethe outer surface of the wind-
shield to fog up, causing loss ofvisibility could cause an acci-dent resulting in serious injur or
death. In this case, set the mode
selection button to the  posi-
tion and fan speed control knob
or button to a lower speed.
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Driving your vehicle
5
Good Driving Practices
 Never shift to P (Park) or N(Neutral) to any other position with 
the accelerator pedal depressed.
 Never shift to 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).
 Do not shift to N (Neutral) when driving. Doing so may result in anaccident.
 Do not drive with your foot resting on the brake pedal. Even light, butconsistent pedal pressure can
result in the brakes overheating,
brake wear and possibly even
brake failure.
 Alway apply the parking brake when parked on a sloped driveway
or hill when leaving the vehicle. Donot depend on placing the gear 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. Also,
avoid increasing the regenerative
braking level suddenly. On a slip-
pery surface, an abrupt change in
vehicle speed can cause the drive
wheels to lose traction and may
cause loss of vehicle control result-ing in an accident
 Optimum vehicle performance and economy is obtained by smoothlydepressing and releasing the
accelerator.
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS
INJURY or DEATH:
ALWAYS wear your seat belt. 
In a collision, an unbelted
occupant is significantly more
likely to be seriously injured
or killed than a properly belt-ed occupant.
Avoid high speeds when cor- nering or turning. (Continued)
WARNING  
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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 highwayspeeds.
Loss of control often occurs if 
two or more wheels drop off
the roadway and the driver
over steers to reenter the
roadway.
In the event your vehicle 
leaves the roadway, do not
steer sharply. Instead, slow
down before pulling back into
the travel lanes.
HYUNDAI recommends you 
follow all posted speed limits.  

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Driving your vehicle
5
Good Braking Practices Wet brakes can be dangerous! The 
brakes may get wet if the vehicle is
driven through standing water or if it
is washed. Your vehicle will not stop
as quickly if the brakes are wet. Wet
brakes may cause the vehicle to pull
to one side. 
To dry the brakes, apply the brakes 
lightly until the braking action returns
to normal. If the braking action does
not return to normal, stop as soon as
it is safe to do so and call an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer for assistance. 
DO NOT drive with your foot resting 
on the brake pedal. Even light, butconstant pedal pressure can result in
the brakes overheating, brake wear,
and possibly even brake failure. 
If a tire goes flat while you are driv- 
ing, apply the brakes gently and
keep the vehicle pointed straight
ahead while you slow down. When
you are moving slowly enough for it
to be safe to do so, pull off the road
and stop in a safe location. 
Keep your foot firmly on the brake 
pedal when the vehicle is stopped to
prevent the vehicle from rolling for-
ward.
Whenever leaving the vehicle or
parking, always come to a com-
plete stop and continue to
depress the brake pedal. Shift
to the P (Park) position, then
apply the parking brake, and
place the POWER button in theOFF position. 
Vehicles parked with the park- ing brake not applied or not
fully engaged may roll inadver-
tently and may cause injury to
the driver and others. ALWAYS
apply the parking brake before
exiting the vehicle.
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Driving your vehicle
5
Hazardous Driving Conditions
When hazardous driving elements 
are encountered such as water,
snow, ice, mud and sand, take the
bellow suggestions: 
 Drive cautiously and keep a longerbraking distance.
 Avoid abrupt braking or steering.
 When your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, or sand, use second gear. 
Accelerate slowly to avoid unnec-
essary wheel spin.
 Put sand, rock salt or other non- slip materials under the wheels to
provide additional traction while
the vehicle becomes stuck in ice,
snow, or mud.
Rocking the Vehicle
If it is necessary to rock the vehicle 
to free it from snow, sand, or mud,
first turn the steering wheel right and
left to clear the area around your
front wheels. Then, shift back and
forth between R (Reverse) and a for-
ward gear. 
Try to avoid spinning the wheels, and 
do not race the vehicle. 
To prevent reduction gear wear, wait 
until the wheels stop spinning before
shifting gears. Release the accelera-tor pedal while shifting, and press
lightly on the accelerator pedal while
the reduction gear is in gear. Slowly
spinning the wheels in forward and
reverse directions causes a rocking
motion that may free the vehicle.
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If the vehicle is stuck and 
excessive wheel spin occurs,the temperature in the tires can
increase very quickly. If the tires
become damaged, a tire blow
out or tire explosion can occur.
This condition is dangerous -
you and others may be injured.
Do not attempt this procedure if
people or objects are anywhere
near the vehicle. 
If you attempt to free the vehi- 
cle, the vehicle can overheat
quickly, possibly causing an
motor compartment fire or
other damage. Try to avoid spin-
ning the wheels as much as
possible to prevent overheating
of either the tires or the vehicle.
DO NOT allow the vehicle to
spin the wheels above 56 km/h(35 mph).
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Driving your vehicle
Information 
The ESC system (if equipped) must be 
turned OFF before rocking the vehi-
cle.  
If you are still stuck after rocking 
the vehicle a few times, have the
vehicle pulled out by a tow vehicle
to avoid vehicle overheating, pos-
sible damage to the reduction
gear and tire damage. See
"Towing" in chapter 6.Smooth Cornering
Avoid braking or gear changing in 
corners, especially when roads are
wet. Ideally, corners should always
be taken under gentle acceleration.
Driving at Night
Night driving presents more hazards 
than driving in the daylight. Here are
some important tips to remember: 
 Slow down and keep more dis- tance between you and other vehi- 
cles, as it may be more difficult tosee at night, especially in areas
where there may not be any street
lights.
 Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare from other driver's head-
lamps.
 Keep your headlamps clean and properly aimed. Dirty or improperly
aimed headlamps will make it
much more difficult to see at night.
 Avoid staring directly at the head- lamps of oncoming vehicles. You
could be temporarily blinded, and it
will take several seconds for your
eyes to readjust to the darkness.
Driving in the Rain
Rain and wet roads can make driving 
dangerous. Here are a few things to
consider when driving in the rain or
on slick pavement: 
 Slow down and allow extra follow-ing distance. A heavy rainfall 
makes it harder to see and increas-es the distance needed to stop
your vehicle.
 Turn OFF your Cruise Control. (if equipped)
 Replace your windshield wiper blades when they show signs ofstreaking or missing areas on thewindshield.
 Be sure your tires have enough tread. If your tires do not have
enough tread, making a quick stop
on wet pavement can cause a skid
and possibly lead to an accident.
See "Tire Tread" in chapter 7 .
 Turn on your headlamps to make it easier for others to see you.
 Driving too fast through large pud- dles can affect your brakes. If you
must go through puddles, try to
drive through them slowly.
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What to do in an emergency
6
1. Pull off the road and stop as soonas it is safe to do so.
2. Shift to P (Park) and set the park- ing brake. If the air conditioning is 
on, turn it off.
3. If coolant is running out under the vehicle or steam is coming out
from the hood, stop the vehicle.Do not open the hood until the
coolant has stopped running or
the steaming has stopped. If there
is no visible loss of coolant and no
steam, leave the vehicle running
and check to be sure the vehicle
cooling fan is operating. If the fan
is not running, turn the vehicle off 4. Check for coolant leaking from the
radiator, hoses or under the vehi-
cle. (If the air conditioning had
been in use, it is normal for cold
water to be draining from it when
you stop.)
5. If coolant is leaking out, stop the vehicle immediately and call the
nearest authorized HYUNDAI
dealer for assistance.
6. If you cannot find the cause of the overheating, wait until the radiator
temperature has returned to nor-
mal. Then, if coolant has been lost,
call an authorized HYUNDAI deal-
er for assistance.
Serious loss of coolant indicatesthere is a leak in the cooling sys-tem and we recommend that the
system be checked by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer.
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Accessing your vehicle .....................................................3-3
Immobilizer System .....................................................3-8 
Smart Key ....................................................................3-3
Air bag - Advanced supplemental restraint system ........2-47 Additional Safety Precautions ....................................2-69
Air Bag Warning Labels.............................................2-70
How Does the Air Bag System Operate? ...................2-53
Occupant Classification System (OCS) .....................2-58
SRS Care ....................................................................2-68
What to Expect After an Air Bag Inflates ..................2-57
Where Are  the Air  Bags? ...........................................2-49
Why Didn't My Air Bag Go Off in a Collision?........2-63
Air conditioning system....................................................8-5
Appearance care..............................................................7-63 Exterior Care ..............................................................7-63
Interior Care ...............................................................7-69
Automatic climate control system ................................3-109
Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning ................3-110
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning .....................3-111
System Maintenance ................................................3-120
System Operation .....................................................3-118 Battery(12V) ...................................................................7-20
Battery Recharging .....................................................7-21
For Best Battery Service  ...........................................7-21
Reset Features ............................................................7-22
Before driving  ..................................................................5-3 Before Entering the Vehicle .........................................5-3
Before Starting .............................................................5-3
Blind-spot Collision Warning (BCW)  ...........................5-70
Declaration of conformity ..........................................5-81
System description .....................................................5-70
System setting and operation .....................................5-71
Warning message and system control ........................5-73
Brake fluid ......................................................................7-13 Checking the Brake Fluid Level ................................7-13
Braking system  ..............................................................5-25 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)..................................5-35
Auto Hold ...................................................................5-31
Disc Brake Wear Indicator .........................................5-26
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) ................................5-26
Electronic Stability Control (ESC).............................5-37
Good Braking Practices  ............................................5-43
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) .................................5-42
Power Brakes..............................................................5-25
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) .......................5-41
Bulb wattage .....................................................................8-3
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