warning light Hyundai Atos 2002 Owner's Guide

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sengers to sit on the cargo area while the car is moving as this is not a proper seatingposition and no seat belts are available foruse when the seat back is folded down. Thiscould result in serious injury or death incase of an accident or a sudden stop. Ob-jects should not extend higher than the topof the front seats. This could allow cargo toslide forward and cause injury or damageduring sudden stops.
For greater convenience, the entire seatback
and seat cushion may be folded down and up.
o To unlock the seatback, pull up on the seatback locking knob, then pull forward on the seatback.
o After being folded down rear seat back, fold- up the seat cushion.
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WARNING: The purpose of the fold-down rear seat back
and the fold-up rear seat cushion is to allow you to carry more objects than could other-
wise be accommodated. Do not allow pas-
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B550A01S-DAT HIGH-MOUNTED REAR STOPLIGHT In addition to the lower-mounted rear stoplights
on either side of the car, the high mounted rear stoplight in the centre of the rear window orinstalled in the rear spoiler also comes on whenthe brakes are applied.
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To turn on the rear fog lights, push the switch.
They will come on when the headlights areturned on. JB360A1-A REMOTE FUEL-FILLER LID RELEASE (Not all models) The fuel-filler lid may be opened from inside the
vehicle by pulling up on the fuel-filler lid opener located on the front floor area on the left side ofthe car.
NOTE:If the fuel-filler lid will not open because ice
has formed around it, tap lightly or push onthe lid to break the ice and release the lid.Do not pry on the lid. If necessary, sprayaround the lid with an approved de-icer fluid(do not use radiator anti-freeze) or move thevehicle to a warm place and allow the ice tomelt.
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To turn on the front fog lights, push the switch. They will come on when the headlight switch is in the first or second position.
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B360B01A-GAT REAR FOG LIGHT SWITCH
B540D01X-GATRemote Tail Gate Release (Not all models)
The tail gate is opened by pulling the lever to release the lock, then raising the tail gate man-ually.To close, lower the tail gate, then press down
on it until it locks. To be sure the tail gate issecurely fastened, always try to pull it up again. WARNING: The tail gate should always be kept com-
pletely closed while the vehicle is in motion.If it is left open or ajar, exhaust gases may
enter the car and serious illness may result. B360A01A-GAT FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCH (Not all models)
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WARNING: Make sure that the support rod has been
released prior to closing the bonnet. Alwaysdouble check to be sure that the bonnet isfirmly latched before driving away. If it is notlatched, the bonnet could fly open while thevehicle is being driven, causing a total lossof visibility, which might result in an acci-dent. The support rod must be insertedcompletely into the hole provided in thebonnet whenever you inspect the enginecompartment. This will prevent the bonnetfrom falling and possibly injuring you. Donot move the vehicle with the bonnet in theraised position, as vision is obstructed andthe bonnet could fall or be damaged.
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WARNING: Gasoline vapors are dangerous. Before re-
fueling, always stop the engine and never allow sparks or open flames near the fillerarea. If you need to replace the filler cap, usea genuine Hyundai replacement part.
If you open the fuel filler cap during high
ambient temperatures, a slight “pressuresound” may be heard. This is normal andnot a cause for concern.
Whenever you open the fuel filler cap, turn
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1. Pull the release knob to unlatch the bonnet.
2. Press the safety catch lever up and lift the bonnet.
3. Hold the bonnet open with the support rod.
Before closing the bonnet, return the support rod to its clip to prevent it from rattling. Lowerthe bonnet until it is about 1 ft. (30 cm) abovethe closed position and let it drop. Make surethat it locks into place.

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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
Before you start the engine, you should always:
o Look around the vehicle to be sure there are no flat tyres, puddles of oil or water or other indications of possible trouble.
o After entering the car, check to be sure the parking brake is engaged.
o Check that all windows, and lights are clean.
o Check that the interior and exterior mirrors are clean and in position.
o Check your seat, seatback and headrestraint to be sure they are in their proper positions.
o Lock all the doors.
o Fasten your seat belt and be sure that all other occupants have fastened theirs.
o Turn off all lights and accessories that are not needed.
o When you turn the ignition switch to "ON", check that all appropriate warning lights are operating and that you have sufficient fuel.
o Check the operation of warning lights and all bulbs when key is in the "ON" position. o To start the engine, insert the ignition key
and turn it to the "START" position. Releaseit as soon as the engine starts. Do not hold
the key in the "START" position for morethan 15 seconds.
NOTE: For safety, the engine will not start if the
shift lever is not in "P" or "N" Position (AutoT/A). ZC050A2-E
KEY POSITIONS "START"
The engine is started in this position. It will crank untill you release the key. NOTE: Do not hold the key in the "START" position for more than 15 seconds.
"ON" When the key is in the "ON" position, the ignition is on and all accessories may be turned on. If theengine is not running, the key should not be leftin the "ON" position. This will discharge thebattery and may also damage the ignition sys-tem. "ACC" With the key in the "ACC" position, the radio and other accessories may be operated. "LOCK" The key can be removed or inserted in this position. Steering is locked by removing the key.When unlocking the steering, insert the key, andthen turn the steering wheel and key simulta-neously.
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ACC
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COMBINATION IGNITION SWITCH To Start the Engine
o If your Hyundai is equipped with a manual transaxle, place the shift lever in neutral and depress the clutch pedal fully.
o If your Hyundai has an automatic transaxle, place the shift lever in "P" (park). WARNING:
The engine should not be turned off or thekey removed from the ignition key cylinderwhile the car is in motion.

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STARTING (For Multiport Fuel Injection)
Normal starting with either a cold or warm
engine is obtained without pumping or depress- ing the accelerator pedal. Simply turn the key to
the "START" position and release when the
engine starts.
After the engine has started, allow the engine to
run for 10 to 20 seconds prior to placing thevehicle in gear.
The starter should not be operated for more
than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 15-30 secondsbetween starting attempts to protect the starterfrom overheating.
WARNING:Never run the engine in a closed or poorly
ventilated area any longer than is needed tomove your car in or out of the area. Thecarbon monoxide gas emitted is odorlessand can cause serious injury or death. C050B02X-GAT
Normal Conditions:
The Starting Procedure:
1. Insert key, and fasten the seat belt.
2. Depress the clutch pedal fully (manual transaxle) and place the gearshift lever in neutral (manual transaxle) or the selectorlever (automatic transaxle) in "P" (park)position.
3. After turning the ignition key to the "ON" position, make certain all warning lights andgauges are functioning properly before start-
ing the engine.
WARNING: Be sure that the clutch is fully depressed
when starting a manual transaxle vehicle. Otherwise, there is the potential to cause
damage to the vehicle or injury to someoneinside or outside the vehicle as a result ofthe forward or backward movement of the
vehicle that will occur if the clutch is notdepressed when the vehicle is started.
4. Turn the ignition key to the "Start" position and release it when the engine starts. DC090C1-E
FUEL ECONOMY
The following suggestions are made to assist in
achieving the greatest degree of fuel economy.
o Maintaining a constant check on fuel con- sumption will enable the most economical use pattern and driving style to be adopted.
o Avoid using the vehicle for very short jour- neys if possible, particularly when a coldstart is involved.
o Ensure that tyre pressures are maintained at the correct level.
o Use only the recommended grade of fuel.
o Avoid carrying unnecessary weight, and if a roof rack is in use, remove it as soon aspossible after use.
o Anticipate the road and conditions ahead to enable adjustments in speed to be madesmoothly. Avoid heavy acceleration andsharp braking.
o Avoid cruising at unnecessary high speeds.
o Always ensure that the periodic maintenance services are performed by a Hyundai dealer at the time and/or mileage intervals speci-fied.
o Use the air conditioner only when neces- sary.
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CAUTION:
o Shift into "R" and "P" only when the vehicle has completely stopped.
o Do not accelerate the engine in the re- verse or any of the forward positions
with the brakes applied.
o Always apply the footbrake when shift- ing from "P" or "N", to "R", "D", "2" or "L".
o Do not use the "P" (Park) position in place of the parking brake. Always setthe park-ing brake, shift the transaxleinto "P" (Park) and turn off the ignitionwhen you leave the vehicle, even mo-mentarily. Never leave the vehicle unat-tended whilst the engine is running.
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NOTE:
o The brake pedal should be depressed when shifting from NEUTRAL to a for- ward or reverse gear.
o The brake pedal fully depressed in order to move the shift lever from the "P"(Park) position to any of the other posi-tions.
o It is always possible to shift from "R", "N", "D", "2", "L" position.
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OVERDRIVE SWITCH
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o D (Drive):
With the selector in this position, first gear will
be engaged from rest and the transaxle will automatically upshift to second, third and fourthdepending upon the vehicle speed, throttle po-sition and the position of the Overdrive switch.The engine may not be started with the selectorin this position.
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o L (Low Gear): With the selector in this position, first gear willbe engaged from rest. No upshift will occurregardless of vehicle speed and throttle open-ing. The engine may not be started with theselector in this position.
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o 2 (Second Gear): With the selector in this position, first gear willbe engaged from rest. The transaxle will upshiftto second gear depending upon the vehiclespeed and throttle position. No upshift to third orfourth will occur. The engine may not be startedwith the selector in this position. CAUTION: Do not move the selector to the 2 positionwhen the vehicle speed is in excess of 50m.p.h. CAUTION: Do not move the selector to the L position when the vehicle speed is in excess of 60m.p.h.
o Check the automatic transaxle fluid level
regularly, and add fluid as necessary.
The overdrive switch prevents the transaxleupshifting higher than third gear when the switchis turned "OFF". The transaxle will start fromrest in first gear and upshift to second and thirdgear depending upon the roadspeed and throttleopening but will not upshift to fourth gear. Whenthe overdrive switch is turned "ON", the transaxlewill start from rest in first gear and will upshift,depending upon roadspeed and throttle open-ing to second, third and fourth gear. Therefore,when the overdrive switch is turned "OFF", thetransaxle performs as a three speed unit andthe overdrive warning light located in the instru-ment cluster will be illuminated. When the over-drive switch is turned "ON", the transaxle func-tions as a fully automatic four speed unit with

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2- 8 in emergency situations or on slick roads, ABS will increase vehicle control during braking. NOTE: During ABS operation, a slight pulsation may be felt in the brake pedal when thebrakes are applied. Also, a noise may beheard in the engine compartment while brak-ing. These conditions are normal and indi-cate that the anti-lock brake system is func-tioning properly. WARNING: Your ABS will not prevent accidents due to improper or dangerous driving maneuvers.Even though vehicle control is improvedduring emergency braking, always maintaina safe distance between you and objectsahead. Vehicle speeds should always bereduced during extreme road conditions.The braking distance for cars equipped withan anti-lock braking system may be longerthan for those without it in the followingroad conditions.
o Driving on rough, gravel or snow-cov- ered roads.
o Driving with tire chains installed.
o Driving on roads where the road surface is pitted or has different surface height.
These roads should be driven at reduced speeds. The safety features of an ABSequipped vehicle should not be tested by high speed driving or cornering. This couldendanger the safety of yourself or others.
unnecessary tire wear. Check the tire pres-sures at least once a month.
o Be sure that the wheels are aligned cor- rectly. Improper alignment can result fromhitting curbs or driving too fast over irregularsurfaces. Poor alignment causes faster tirewear and may also result in other problemsas well as greater fuel consumption.
o Keep your car in good condition. For better fuel economy and reduced maintenancecosts, maintain your car in accordance withthe maintenance schedule in Section 5. Ifyou drive your car in severe conditions,more frequent maintenance is required (seeSection 5 for details).
o Keep your car clean. For maximum service, your car should be kept clean and free ofcorrosive materials. It is especially impor-tant that mud, dirt, ice, etc. not be allowed toaccumulate on the underside of the car. Thisextra weight can result in increased fuelconsumption and also contribute to corro-sion.
o Travel lightly. Don’t carry unnecessary weight in your car. Weight is an enemy of good fueleconomy.
o Don’t let the engine idle longer than neces- sary. If you are waiting (and not in traffic),turn off your engine and restart only whenyou’re ready to go.
o Remember, your car does not require ex- tended warm-up. As soon as the engine isrunning smoothly, you can drive away. Invery cold weather, however, give your en-gine a slightly longer warm-up period.
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DRIVING FOR ECONOMY You can save fuel and get more miles from yourcar if you follow these suggestions:
o Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a moderate rate. Don’t make "jack-rabbit" starts or full-throttle shifts and maintain a steady cruisingspeed. Don’t race between stoplights. Try toadjust your speed to that of the other trafficso you don’t have to change speeds unnec-essarily. Avoid heavy traffic whenever possible. Al- ways maintain a safe distance from othervehicles so you can avoid unnecessary brak-ing. This also reduces brake wear.
o Drive at a moderate speed. The faster you drive, the more fuel your car uses. Driving ata moderate speed, especially on the high-way, is one of the most effective ways toreduce fuel consumption.
o Don’t "ride" the brake or clutch pedal. This can increase fuel consumption and alsoincrease wear on these components. In ad-dition, driving with your foot resting on thebrake pedal may cause the brakes to over-heat, which reduces their effectiveness andmay lead to more serious consequences.
o Take care of your tires. Keep them inflated to the recommended pressure. Incorrect infla-tion, either too much or too little, results in

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2- 12 15. If you have to stop while going uphill, do not
hold the vehicle in place by pressing on the accelerator. This can cause the automatictransaxle to overheat. Use the parking brakeor footbrake.
NOTE: When towing, check transaxle fluid more frequently. CAUTION: If overheating should occur when towing,
(temperature gauge reads near red zone),taking the following action may reduce oreliminate the problem.
1. Turn off the air conditioner.
2. Reduce highway speed.
3. Select a lower gear when going uphill.
4. While in stop and go traffic, place the gear selection in park or neutral and idle theengine at a higher speed.
being passed by a large vehicle, keep aconstant speed and steer straight ahead. If there is too much wind buffeting, slow
down to get out of the other vehicle's airturbulence.
8. When parking your car and trailer, especial- ly on a hill, be sure to follow all the normalprecautions. Turn your front wheel into thecurb, set the parking brake firmly, and putthe transaxle in 1st or Reverse (manual) orPark (automatic). In addition, place wheelchocks at each of the trailer's tyres.
9. If the trailer has electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving, and then applythe trailer brake controller by hand to be
sure the brakes are working. This lets you
check your electrical connection at the sametime.
10. During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure, and that thelights and any trailer brakes are still working.
11. Avoid jerky starts, sudden acceleration or sudden stops.
12. Avoid sharp turns and rapid lane changes.
13. Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or too frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat, resulting in reduced brakingefficiency.
14. When going down a hill, shift into a lower gear and use the engine braking effect.When ascending a long grade, downshift thetransaxle to a lower gear and reduce speedto reduce chances of engine overloading
and or overheating.
WARNING:
o The tongue load should never exceed;
Auto Transaxle : 55.1 lb Manual Transaxle 9: 61.7 lb
o Maximun permissible mass of the cou- pling device (ATOS VAN only) : 44 lb
o Improperly loading your car and trailer can serious affect its steering and brak- ing performance causing a crash in which
you may be seriously injured or killed.
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Trailer or Vehicle Towing Tips
1. Before towing, check hitch and safety chain connections as well as proper operation of the trailer running lights, brake lights, andturn signals.
2. Always drive your vehicle at a moderate speed (Less than 62 MPH).
3. Trailer towing requires more fuel than nor- mal conditions.
4. To maintain engine braking efficiency and electrical charging performance, do not usefifth gear (manual transaxle) or overdrive(automatic transaxle).
5. Always secure items in the trailer to prevent load shift while driving.
6. Check the condition and air pressure of all tires on the trailer and your car. Low tyrepressure can seriously affect the handling.Also check the spare tyre.
7. The vehicle/trailer combination is more af- fected by crosswind and buffeting. When

WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
3-2 3. If coolant is running out under the car or
steam is coming out from under the bonnet stop the engine. Do not open the bonnetuntil the coolant has stopped running or thesteaming has stopped. If there is no visibleloss of coolant and no steam, leave theengine running and check to be sure theengine cooling fan is operating. If the fan isnot running, turn the engine off.
4. Check to see if the water pump drive belt is missing. If it is not missing, check to see thatit is tight. If the drive belt seems to besatisfactory, check for coolant leaking fromthe radiator, hoses or under the car. (If theair conditioner had been in use, it is normalfor cold water to be draining from it).
WARNING: While the engine is running, keep hands andclothing away from moving parts such asthe fan and drive belts to prevent injury.
5. If the water pump drive belt is broken or coolant is leaking out, stop the engine imme-diately and call the nearest Hyundai dealerfor assistance.
WARNING: Do not remove the radiator cap when theengine is hot since steam and boiling watermay be ejected from the radiator resulting inburns or scalding.
CAUTION:
Personal injury and damage to the vehicle
may occur if jump starting is not performedcorrectly. If any doubt exists as to how thisoperation should be performed, seek assis-tance from qualified personnel. WARNING:
Motor vehicle batteries contain sulphuric
acid and emit hydrogen gas. Protective cloth- ing should be worn and care exercised toprevent the acid from coming into contactwith skin or clothing and the vehicle. Nakedlights should not be permitted in the vicinityof the battery. Care should be exercised topreventsparks occurring during connection.If acid accidentally comes into contact withskin or eyes, the affected area should imme-diately be flushed with copious amounts ofwater and medical assistance sought.
1. Ensure that the booster battery is 12 volt type. If the booster battery is installed in another vehicle, ensure that the two vehi-cles are not touching.
2. Turn off all unnecessary electrical equip- ment in both vehicles.
3. Ensure that the engine of the vehicle provid- ing the jump start is running prior to connec-tion of the jump cables.
4. Connect the red jump cable to the positive (+) terminal of the booster battery and theother end to the positive (+) terminal of thedischarged battery. 5. Attach the black jump cable to the negative
(-) terminal of the booster battery, and theother end to a ground point within the enginecompartment of the vehicle with the flat bat-tery. Do not connect to the negative batteryterminal of the flat battery since sparks maybe generated with the subsequent risk ofexplosion.
6. Raise the booster vehicle engine speed to 2,000 r.p.m. and start the engine of thevehicle with the flat battery.
7. Remove jump cables in the reverse order of installation (black cable first).
NOTE: If the jump cable is incorrectly installed, damage to the vehicle electrical system mayoccur, in particular the electronic compo-nents such as the Fuel Injection systemcomputer and the Automatic Transaxle com-puter. The battery must never be discon-nected whilst the engine is running. XD040A1-E
IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS If the temperature gauge indicates overheating:
1. Pull off the road and stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
2. Place the gear selector lever in "P" (auto- matic), or neutral (manual transaxle, semi- automatic transalxe) and set the parkingbrake. If the air conditioner is on, turn it off.

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INDIVIDUAL CIRCUIT FUSES
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The fuse box containing the individual circuit fuses is located on the lower portion of thedashboard adjacent to the bonnet release. Thefuse box cover is opened by sliding the knob onthe cover to the right. A fuse rating grid will befound on the reverse side of the cover. In theevent of fuse failure, the fuse should be re-placed with one of equivalent rating. A fuseremoval tool is provided within the fuse box tofacilitate replacement. In the event of a replacement fuse failing shortly after installation a malfunction within the circuitprotected by that fuse is indicated. The circuitshould be checked by a Hyundai dealer at thefirst available opportunity.
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WARNING: The use of replacement fuses having a high-
er rating than specified or other means of connecting the circuit will create a potentialfire hazard.
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BATTERY MAINTENANCE WARNING:
Motor vehicle batteries contain sulphuric
acid which is corrosive and poisonous. Hy- drogen gas is emitted from the battery whichis explosive when combined with oxygen.The following precautions must be strictlyobserved to avoid personal injury or dam-age to the vehicle.
o If battery electrolyte is spilled onto skin or into eyes, the effected area must be flushed with copious amounts of water and medicalassistance sought. o If battery electrolyte is ingested, copious
amounts of water or milk followed by anantacid (raw egg or milk of magnesia) mustbe drunk. Vomiting should not be inducedand medical assistance must be sought.
o Batteries must only be charged in well ven- tilated areas from which naked lights orsources of sparks are excluded.
o Ensure that children, pets or other unautho- rized persons are kept away from batteries.
o Do not allow anything to bridge the positive (+)and negative (-) terminals of the battery.
o Never invert the battery.
The battery fitted during production is of the“Maintenance Free” type. G220A01A-AAT
CHECKING ELECTRIC COOLING FANS WARNING:
The cooling fan is controlled by engine cool- ant temperature and may sometimes oper-ate even when the engine is not running.
Use extreme caution when working near theblades of the cooling fan, so that you are notinjured by a rotating fan blade. As the en-
gine coolant temperature decreases the fanwill automatically shut off. This is a normalcondition. G220B01A-AAT
Checking Engine Cooling Fan The engine cooling fan should come on auto- matically if the engine coolant temperature ishigh.