Hyundai Atos 2003 Owner's Guide
Manufacturer: HYUNDAI, Model Year: 2003, Model line: Atos, Model: Hyundai Atos 2003Pages: 127, PDF Size: 1.55 MB
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B340B01A-AAT Lane Change Signal To indicate a lane change, move the lever up or down to a point where it begins flashing.The lever will automatically return to the centerposition when released.
B340A01A-AAT COMBINATION TURN SIGNAL, HEADLIGHT AND HIGH-BEAM SWITCH Turn Signal Operation Pulling down on the lever causes the turn signals on the left side of the car to blink. Pushing upwardon the lever causes the turn signals on the rightside of the car to blink. As the turn is completed,the lever will automatically return to the centerposition and turn off the turn signals at the sametime. If either turn signal indicator light blinksmore rapidly than usual, goes on but does notblink, or does not go on at all, there is a malfunc-tion in the system. Check for a burned-out fuse orbulb or see your Hyundai dealer.
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B310A01A-GAT ODOMETERThe odometer records the total driving distance in kilometers or miles, and is useful for keeping arecord for maintenance intervals. NOTE: Any alteration of the odometer may void yourwarranty coverage. B320A01A-GAT TRIP ODOMETER The trip odometer may be used to conveniently record trip distances. Push the reset knob to setthe counter to zero. B340C01A-AAT Headlight Switch To operate the headlights, turn the barrel on the end of the multi-function switch. The first positionturns on the parking lights, sidelights, tail lightsand instrument panel lights. The second positionturns on the headlights.
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B340F01A-GAT Daytime Running Lights (If Installed) Your Hyundai is equipped with daytime running lights. The daytime running lights are used toimprove visibility for oncoming traffic. Your vehi-cle daytime running lights are designed to remainon continuously when the engine is operatingeven though the headlight switch is in the "OFF"position. However, the daytime running lights willbe off while the parking brake is applied.
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1- 24 B350B01A-AAT Windshield Washer Operation
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To use the windshield washer, pull the wiper/ washer lever toward the steering wheel. Whenthe washer lever is operated, the wipers auto-
matically make two passes across the wind-
shield. The washer continues to operate until thelever is released. NOTE:
o Do not operate the washer more than 15
seconds at a time or when the fluid reser-voir is empty.
o In icy or freezing weather, be sure the wiper blades are not frozen to the glassprior to operating the wipers.
o In areas where water freezes in winter, use windshield washer antifreeze.
B340E01A-AAT Headlight Flasher To flash the headlights, pull the switch lever toward you, then release it. The headlights canbe flashed even though the headlight switch is inthe "OFF" position.
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B350A01A-AAT WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH
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OFF12 3
The windshield wiper switch has three positions:
1. Intermittent wiper operation
2. Low-speed operation
3. High-speed operation NOTE: To prevent damage to the wiper system, donot attempt to wipe away heavy accumula-tions of snow or ice. Accumulated snow andice should be removed manually. If there isonly a light layer of snow or ice, operate theheater in the defrost mode to melt the snow orice before using the wiper.
B340D01A-AAT High-Beam SwitchTo turn on the headlight high beams, push the lever forward (away from you). The high beamindicator light will come on at the same time. Forlow beams, pull the lever back toward you.
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wiper blade wear. For the same reason, do not operate the washer when the washer fluid reser-voir is empty. B340G02X-GAT HEADLIGHT LEVELING DEVICE SYS-
TEM (If installed) To adjust the headlight beam level according to the number of the passengers and the loadingweight in the luggage area, turn the beam level-ing switch.The higher the number of the switch position, thelower the headlight beam level. Always keep the
headlight beam at the proper leveling position, orheadlights may dazzle other road users.Listed below are the examples of proper switchsettings. For loading conditions other than those
listed below, adjust the switch position so that thebeam level may be the nearest as the conditionobtained according to the list.
B390A01X-GAT REAR WINDOW WIPER AND WASHER (If installed)
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To operate the rear wiper and washer, turn the barrel on the end of the multifunction switch.
1. OFF
2. When the point indicates the , the rear windshield wiper starts to operate continu-ously.
3. The washer fluid will be spray onto the rear winshield by indicating the point onto the .The wiper operates continuously after thewasher fluid is sprayed.
Do not operate the washer continuously for morethan 15 seconds or when the fluid reservoir isempty; this could damage the system.Do not operate the wiper when the window is dry;
this can result in scratching as well as premature
B370A01A-AAT HAZARD WARNING SYSTEM The hazard warning system should be used whenever you find it necessary to stop the car ina hazardous location. When you must makesuch an emergency stop, always pull off the roadas far as possible.The hazard warning lights are turned on bypushing in on the hazard switch. This causes all Loading condition
Driver only Driver + front passengerFull passengers(including driver)Full passengers (includingdriver) + Permissible loadDriver + Permissible load Switch position
00 1 1 2
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1- 26 B420A02A-AAT CIGARETTE LIGHTER For the cigarette lighter to work, the key must be in the "ACC" position or the "ON" position.To use the cigarette lighter, push it all the way intoits socket. When the element has heated, thelighter will pop out to the "ready" position.Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed in. Thiscan damage the heating element and create afire hazard.If it is necessary to replace the cigarette lighter,use only a genuine Hyundai replacement or itsapproved equivalent. CAUTION: Do not use electric accessories or equipmentother than the Hyundai genuine parts in thesocket.
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B400A01A-AAT DIGITAL CLOCK (If Installed) There are three control buttons for the digital clock. Their functions are: HOUR
- Push "H" to advance the hour indicated.
MIN - Push "M" to advance the minute indicated.
RESET - Push "R" to reset minutes to ":00" to
facilitate resetting the clock to the correct time. When this is done: Pressing "R" between 10 : 30 and 11 : 29 changes the readout to 11 : 00.Pressing "R" between 11 : 30 and 12 : 29 changesthe readout to 12 : 00.
NOTE:The engine must be running for the rearwindow defroster to operate.
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turn signal lights to blink. The hazard warning lights will operate even though the key is not inthe ignition.To turn the hazard warning lights off, push in onthe switch a second time. B380A01A-AAT REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER SWITCH The rear window defroster is turned on by push- ing in on the switch. To turn the defroster off, pushin on the switch a second time. The rear windowdefroster automatically turns itself off after about15 minutes. To restart the defroster cycle, pushin on the switch again after it has turned itself off. CAUTION: Do not clean the inner side of the rear windowglass with an abrasive type of glass cleaneror use a scraper to remove the foreign depos-its from the inner surface of the glass as thismay cause damage to the defroster elements.
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B510A01A-AAT OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR Manual Type The outside rearview mirrors are equipped with a remote control for your convenience. It isoperated by the control lever in the bottom frontcorner of the window.Before driving away, always check that yourmirrors are positioned so you can see behind
The interior courtesy light has a 3-position switch.The three positions are:
o " • " In the "MIDDLE" position, the interior
courtesy light comes on when any door is opened, then goes out when it is closed.
o "OFF" In the "LEFT" position, the light stays off even though a door is open.
o "ON" In the "RIGHT" position, the light stays on at all times.
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B430A01X-GAT FRONT ASHTRAY
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The front ashtray may be opened by pulling it out by its grip. To remove the ashtray to empty orclean it, press down on the spring-loaded tabinside the ashtray and pull it all the way out.
B490A01X-GAT INTERIOR LIGHT
B490A01X B510C01A-AAT FOLDING THE OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRRORS To fold the outside rear view mirrors, push them towards the rear.
you, both to the left and right sides, as well asdirectly behind your vehicle. When using themirror, always exercise caution when attemptingto judge the distance of vehicles behind or alongside of you. CAUTION: If the mirror control is jammed with ice, do not attempt to break it free using the controlhandle or by manipulating the face of themirror. Use an approved spray deicer (notradiator antifreeze) to release the frozenmechanism or move the vehicle to a warmplace and allow the ice to melt.
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B550A01S-GAT HIGH-MOUNTED REAR STOP LIGHT (If Installed) In addition to the lower-mounted rear stoplights on either side of the car, the high mounted rearstoplight in the center of the rear window orinstalled in the rear spoiler also lights when thebrakes are applied.
Always engage the parking brake before leavingthe car. This also turns on the parking brakeindicator light when the key is in the "ON" or"START" position. Before driving away, be surethat the parking brake is fully released and theindicator light is off.
o To engage the parking brake, pull the lever up
as far as possible.
o To release the parking brake, pull up the lever and press the thumb button. Then, while holding the button in, lower the brake lever.
B530A01A-AAT PARKING BRAKE
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B520A01A-AAT DAY/NIGHT INSIDE REARVIEW MIR- ROR Your Hyundai is equipped with a day/night inside rearview mirror. The "night" position is selectedby flipping the tab at the bottom of the mirrortoward you. In the "night" position, the glare ofheadlights of cars behind you is reduced.
The outside rear view mirrors can be foldedrearward for parking in narrow areas. WARNING: Do not adjust or fold the outside rearviewmirrors while the vehicle is moving. Thiscould result in loss of control, and an acci-dent which could cause death, serious inju-ry or property damage.
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For greater convenience, the entire seatback and seat cushion may be folded down and up.
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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.
B110A01X-GAT FOLDING REAR SEATBACK AND SEAT CUSHION
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WARNING: The purpose of the fold-down rear seat backand the fold-up rear seat cushion is to allowyou to carry more objects than could other-wise be accommodated. Do not allow pas-
sengers to sit on the cargo area while the caris moving as this is not a proper seatingposition and no seat belts are available foruse when the seat back is folded down. This
could result in serious injury or death in caseof an accident or a sudden stop. Objectsshould not extend higher than the top of thefront seats. This could allow cargo to slideforward and cause injury or damage duringsudden stops. o When you return the rear seat to its upright
position, always be sure it has locked intoposition by pulling and pushing on the top ofthe seatback.
WARNING:When you return the rear seat to its uprightposition after being folded down and foldedup, be careful not to damage the seat belt
webbing or buckle. In addition, do not allowthe seat belt webbing or buckle to get caughtor pinched in the rear seat. B110B01X-GAT Folding rear seatback and seat cushion individually (If installed)
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The entire seatback and seat cushion may be folded down and up individually.
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1- 30 B540D01X-GAT Remote Tail Gate Release (If installed) The tail gate is opened by pulling the lever to release the lock, then raising the tail gate manu-ally.To close, lower the tail gate, then press down on
it until it locks. To be sure the tail gate is securelyfastened, 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 mayenter the car and serious illness may result.
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B540A01X-GAT TAIL GATE
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WARNING: The tail gate should always be kept com-pletely closed while the vehicle is in motion.If it is left open or ajar, poisonous exhaust
gases may enter the car resulting in seriousinjury or death to the occupants. See addi-tional warnings concerning exhaust gaseson page 2-1.
o The tail gate is opened by first turning the key clockwise to release the lock, then raising the door manually.
o To close, lower the tail gate, then press down on it until it locks. To be sure the tail gate is
securely fastened, always try to pull it upagain.
o To unlock the seatback, pull up on the
seatback locking knob, then pull forward onthe seatback.
o After being folded down rear seat, pull the lever on the rear side of the seat cushion tofold-up the seat cushion.
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WARNING:
o When you return the rear seat to its up-right position, always be sure it has lockedinto position by pulling and pushing onthe top of the seatback.
o When you return the rear seat to its up right position after being folded down andfolded up, be careful not to damage the
seat belt webbing or buckle. In addition,do not allow the seat belt webbing or
buckle to get caught or pinched in the rearseat.
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B560A01X-AAT REMOTE FUEL-FILLER LID RELEASE (If installed)
The fuel-filler lid may be opened from inside the vehicle by pulling up on the fuel-filler lid openerlocated on the front floor area on the left side ofthe car. NOTE: If the fuel-filler lid will not open because icehas formed around it, tap lightly or push onthe lid to break the ice and release the lid. Donot pry on the lid. If necessary, spray around
the lid with an approved de-icer fluid (do notuse radiator anti-freeze) or move the vehicleto a warm place and allow the ice to melt.
To turn on the rear fog lights, push the switch.They will come on when the headlights areturned on.
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B360A01A-GAT FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCH (If Installed) To turn on the front fog lights, push the switch. They will light when the headlight switch is in thefirst or second position. B360B01A-GAT Rear Fog Light Switch (If installed)
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B360B01X WARNING: Gasoline vapors are dangerous. Before refu-
eling, always stop the engine and never allowsparks or open flames near the filler area. Ifyou need to replace the filler cap, use agenuine Hyundai replacement part.If you open the fuel filler cap during highambient temperatures, a slight "pressuresound" may be heard. This is normal and nota cause for concern.Whenever you open the fuel filler cap, turn itslowly.
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1- 32 B580A01A-AAT SUNVISOR Your Hyundai is equipped with sun visors to give the driver and front passenger either frontal orsideward shade. The sun visors are fitted on bothsides on all models. To reduce glare or to shut outdirect rays of the sun, turn the sun visor down toblock the annoyance.A vanity mirror is provided on the back of the sunvisor for the front passenger. NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)label containing useful information can befound on the back of each sun visor. WARNING: Do not place the sun visor in such a mannerthat it obscures visibility of the roadway,traffic or other objects.
B580A01AWARNING: Make sure that the support rod has beenreleased prior to closing the hood. Alwaysdouble check to be sure that the hood isfirmly latched before driving away. If it is notlatched, the hood could fly open while thevehicle is being driven, causing a total loss ofvisibility, which might result in an accident.The support rod must be inserted completelyinto the hole provided in the hood wheneveryou inspect the engine compartment. Thiswill prevent the hood from falling and possi-bly injuring you. Do not move the vehicle withthe hood in the raised position, as vision isobstructed and the hood could fall or bedamaged.
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B570A01A-GAT HOOD RELEASE
1. Pull the release knob to unlatch the hood.
2. Press the safety catch lever up and lift the
hood.
3. Hold the hood open with the support rod. Before closing the hood, return the support rod to its clip to prevent it from rattling. Lower the hooduntil it is about 30 cm (1 ft.) above the closedposition and let it drop. Make sure that it locks intoplace.
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