warning Hyundai Azera 2007 Owner's Manual

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CAUTION:
Always observe the following:
o Check pressures when the tires
are cold. (After the vehicle has
been parked for at least three hours
or hasn't been driven more than 1
mile (1.6 km) since starting up.)
o Check the pressure of your spare
tire each time you check the pres-
sure of other tires.
o Worn, old tires can cause acci-
dents. If your tread is badly worn,
or if your tires have been dam-
aged, replace them.
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WARNING:
Overinflation or underinflation can
reduce the tire life, adversely affect
vehicle handling, and lead to sud-
den tire failure. This could rusult in
loss of vehicle control and potential
injury. These pressures were chosen to pro-
vide the most satisfactory combination
of ride comfort, tire wear and stability
under normal conditions. Tire pressures
should be checked at least monthly.
Proper tire inflation pressures should
be maintained for these reasons:
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WARNING:
o Inspect your tires frequently for
proper inflation as well as wear
and damage. Always use a tire
pressure gauge.
o Tires with too much or too little
pressure wear unevenly causing
poor handling, loss of vehicle con-
trol, and sudden tire failure lead-
ing to accidents, injuries, and even
death. The recommended cold
tire pressure for your vehicle can
be found in this manual and on the
tire label located on the driver's
side of the center pillar.o Worn tires can cause accidents.
Replace tires that are worn, show
uneven wear, or are damaged. See
page 8-11.
o Remember to check the pressure
of your spare tire. Hyundai recom-
mends that you check the spare
every time you check the pressure
of the other tires on your vehicle.WARNING:
NOTE:
o Underinflation also results in ex-
cessive wear, poor handling and
reduced fuel economy. Wheel de-
formation also is possible. Keep
your tire pressures at the proper
levels. If a tire frequently needs
refilling, have it checked by your
Hyundai Dealer.
o Overinflation produces a harsh
ride, excessive wear at the center
of the tire tread, and a greater
possibility of damage from road
hazards.

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I060A02A-AATTIRE ROTATION
I060A01TG
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WARNING:
o When driving on roads covered
with snow or ice, drive at less than
20 mph (30 km/h).
o Use SAE "S" class or wire chains.
o Use wire chains less than 15mm to
prevent damage to the chain's
connection.
o If chains contact the body and
cause noise, retighten the chains
to avoid contact with the vehicle
body that may cause damage.
o To prevent body damage, retighten
the chains after driving 0.3~0.6
miles.
o Don't use tire chains on a vehicle
equipped with aluminium wheels.
If it is unavoidable, use wire type
chains.
I050A02TG-AATTIRE CHAINS
Tire chains, if necessary, should be
installed on the front wheels. Be sure
that the chains are the proper size and
that they are installed in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
To minimize tire and chain wear, do not
continue to use tire chains when they
are no longer needed.
I060A02TG
Temporary spare tire type
Full size spare tire type

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I080A01A-AATTIRE TRACTION
Tire traction can be reduced if you drive
on worn tires, tires that are improperly
inflated or on slippery road surfaces.
Tires should be replaced when tread
wear indicators appear. To reduce the
possibility of losing control, slow down
whenever there is rain, snow or ice on
the road.I070A01A-AATTIRE BALANCING
A tire that is out of balance may affect
handling and tire wear. The tires on your
Hyundai were balanced before the car
was delivered but may need balancing
again during the years you own the car.
Whenever a tire is dismounted for re-
pair, it should be rebalanced before
being reinstalled on the car.
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Tires should be rotated every 7,500
miles (12,000 km). If you notice that
tires are wearing unevenly between ro-
tations, have the car checked by a
Hyundai dealer so the cause may be
corrected.
After rotating, adjust the tire pressures
and be sure to check the wheel nut
torque.
WARNING:
o Do not use the temporary spare
tire for tire rotation.
o Do not mix bias ply and radial ply
tires under any circumstances.
This may cause unusual handling
characteristics that could result in
death, serious injury, or property
damage.
HTG5016 I090A03A-AAT
WHEN TO REPLACE TIRES
The original tires on your car have tread
wear indicators. The location of tread
wear indicators is shown by the "TWI"
or " " marks, etc. The tread wear
indicators appear when the tread depth
is 0.06 in. (1.6 mm). The tire should be
replaced when these appear as a solid
bar across two or more grooves of the
tread. Always replace your tires with
those of the recommended size. If you
change wheels, the new wheel's rim
width and offset must meet Hyundai
specification.
Tread wear
indicator 0.06 in. (1.6 mm)

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I090B02JM-AATTIRE MAINTENANCE
In addition to proper inflation, correct
wheel alignment helps to decrease tire
wear. If you find a tire is worn unevenly,
have your dealer check the wheel align-
ment.
When you have new tires installed,
make sure they are balanced. This will
increase vehicle ride comfort and tire
life. Additionally, a tire shoud always be
rebalanced if it is removed from the
wheel.
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WARNING:
To reduce the chance or serious or
fatal injuries from an accident caused
by tire failure or loss of vehicle control:
o Replace tires that are worn, show
uneven wear, or are damaged.
Worn tires can cause loss of brak-
ing effectiveness, steering con-
trol, and traction.
o Do not drive your vehicle with too
little or too much pressure in your
tires. This can lead to uneven
wear and tire failure.
o When replacing tires, never mix
radial and bias-ply tires on the
same car. You must replace all
tires (including the spare) if mov-
ing from radial to bias-ply tires.
o Using tires and wheel other than
the recommended sizes could
cause unusual handling charac-
teristics and poor vehicle control,
resulting in a serious accident.o Wheels that do not meet Hyundai's
specifications may fit poorly and
result in damage to the vehicle or
unusual handling and poor ve-
hicle control.WARNING: WARNING:
o Underinflated or overinflated tires
can cause poor handling, loss of
vehicle control, and sudden tire
failure leading to accidents, inju-
ries, and even death. Always check
tires are properly inflated before
driving. Refer to pages 2-23 and 8-
3 for proper tire pressures and
further information.
o Driving on tires with no or insuffi-
cient tread is dangerous. Worn-
out tires can result in loss of ve-
hicle control, collisions, and in-
jury and even death. Worn-out
tires should be replaced as soon
as possible and should never be
used for driving. Always check
tire tread before driving your car.
Refer to this page for further infor-
mation and tread limits.

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Traction AA, A, B, C - The traction
grades, from highest to lowest, are AA,
A, B, and C. Those grades represent
the tire's ability to stop on wet pave-
ment as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction per-
formance.
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WARNING:
The traction grade assigned to this
tire is based on straight-ahead brak-
ing traction tests, and does not in-
clude acceleration, cornering, hy-
droplaning, or peak traction charac-
teristics.
I130B04A-AATTire Quality Grading
Department of Transportation quality
grades - All passenger vehicle tires
must conform to Federal Safety Stan-
dards in addition to these grades. These
quality grades are molded on the
sidewall.
Treadwear - The treadwear grade is a
comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under con-
trolled conditions on a specified gov-
ernment test course. For example, a
tire graded 150 would wear one and a
half (1 - 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to varia-
tions in driving habits, service prac-
tices and differences in road character-
istics and climate.
CONSUMER INFORMATIONI130A01A-AATThis consumer information has been pre-
pared in accordance with regulations is-
sued by the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration of the U.S. Department of
Transportation. It provides the purchasers
and/or prospective purchasers of Hyundai
automobiles with information on uniform
tire quality grading. Your Hyundai dealer
will help answer any questions you may
have as you read this information.

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Temperature A, B, C - The tempera-
ture grades are A (the highest), B, and
C, representing the tire's resistance to
the generation of heat and its ability to
dissipate heat when tested under con-
trolled conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material of
the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperature can
lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C
corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance
on the laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.
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WARNING:
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Exces-
sive speed, underinflation, or exces-
sive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup
and possible tire failure.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading - Qual-
ity grades can be found on the tire
sidewall between the tread shoulder
and the maximum section width.
For example :
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Tempera-
ture A
I130D04A-AATHyundai motor vehicles are designed and
manufactured to meet or exceed all appli-
cable safety standards.
For your safety, however, we strongly urge
you to read and follow all directions in this
Owner's Manual, particularly the informa-
tion under the headings "NOTE", "CAU-
TION" and "WARNING".
If, after reading this manual, you have any
questions regarding the operation of your
vehicle, please contact your nearest
Hyundai Motor America Regional Office
as listed below:
Eastern Region : Connecticut, Delaware,
Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New
Hampshire, New Jersey, New York,
Pennsylvanina, Rhode Island, Vermont,
Virginia, West Virginia.
Eastern Region
1100 Cranbury South River Road
Jamesburg, NJ 08831
(800) 633-5151

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INDEX
3
Clock ...................................................................................1-87
Combination Light
Auto Light ........................................................................1-82
Headlight flasher ............................................................1-83
Headlight switch .............................................................1-81
High-beam switch ...........................................................1-82
Lane change signal ........................................................1-81
Parking light auto off ......................................................1-81
Turn signal operation .....................................................1-80
Console Box .......................................................................1-97
Consumer Information .......................................................8-14
Cooling Fans ......................................................................6-23
Corrosion Protection
Cleaning the interior ......................................................... 4-6
Protecting your Hyundai from corrosion .......................... 4-2
Washing and waxing ........................................................ 4-4
Cruise Control ..................................................................1-118
D
Defrosting/Defogging.......................................................1-133
Door
Central door locks ............................................................ 1-9
Door locks ......................................................................... 1-7
Door warning light ........................................................1-116
Locking and unlocking front door with a key .................. 1-8Drink Holder .......................................................................1-89
Driving
Economical driving .........................................................2-15
Smooth cornering ...........................................................2-16
Winter driving ..................................................................2-16
E
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) System ........................2-11
Emission Control System ..................................................... 7-2
Engine
Before starting the engine ................................................ 2-3
Compartment.................................................................... 6-2
Coolant.............................................................................. 6-6
Coolant temperature gauge ...........................................1-74
If the engine overheats ..................................................... 3-4
Number............................................................................. 8-2
Oil ...................................................................................... 6-4
Starting.............................................................................. 2-5
Engine Exhaust Can Be Dangerous! .................................. 2-2
F
Fan Speed Control Switch ...............................................1-126
Fog Light
Front ................................................................................1-83

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INDEX
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Front Seats
Active headrests .............................................................1-21
Adjustable headrests ......................................................1-20
Adjusting seat forward and rearward ............................1-19
Adjusting seatback angle ...............................................1-19
Seat cushion height adjustment ................................... 1-22
Seat warmer ....................................................................1-24
Fuel
Capacity............................................................................ 9-2
Gauge..............................................................................1-74
Recommendations............................................................ 1-2
Fuel Filler Lid
Remote release ............................................................1-111
Fuse Panel Description .....................................................6-33
Fuses..................................................................................6-18
G
General Checks ................................................................... 6-3
Glove Box ...........................................................................1-96
H
Hazard Warning System ....................................................1-86
Headlight
Replacement...................................................................6-25
Switch..............................................................................1-81Heating and Cooling Control ..........................................1-122
Air flow control ............................................................. 1-129
Air intake control switch ...............................................1-127
Air quality control system .............................................1-127
Defrosting/Defogging....................................................1-133
Dual temperature control ..............................................1-129
Fan speed control switch .............................................1-126
High-Mounted Rear Stop Light .......................................1-111
Homelink Mirror ................................................................1-101
Hood Release ..................................................................1-113
Horn..................................................................................1-116
I
Ignition Switch ...................................................................... 2-4
Immobilizer System .............................................................. 1-3
Instrument Cluster and Indicator Lights ............................1-62
Instrument Panel Light Control (Rheostat) .......................1-87
Integrated Memory System ................................................1-22
Interior Light .......................................................................1-94
J
Jump Starting ....................................................................... 3-3
K
Key ........................................................................................ 1-4
If you lose your keys ......................................................3-14
Positions............................................................................ 2-4

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L
Light Bulb Watages ............................................................6-32
Light Bulbs Replacement ..................................................6-24
Lubrication Chart .................................................................. 9-4
Luggage Net ....................................................................1-110
M
Maintenance Intervals .......................................................... 5-2
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ................ 5-7
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ................. 5-6
Scheduled maintenance .................................................. 5-4
Service requirements ........................................................ 5-2
Maintenance Precautions.................................................... 6-4
Mirrors
Homelink mirror ............................................................1-101
Outside rearview .............................................................1-98
Outside rearview mirror folding switch ........................1-100
Outside rearview mirror heater ......................................1-99
O
Odometer............................................................................1-76
Outside Rearview Mirror ....................................................1-98P
Parking Brake ...................................................................1-107
Checking parking brake pedal .......................................6-18
Power Adjustable Pedals ..................................................2-10
Power Outlets .....................................................................1-88
Power Steering Fluid Level ...............................................6-23
R
Rear Seat
Armrest ..........................................................................1-116
Folding rear seatbacks ...................................................1-24
Rear seatback safety lock ..............................................1-26
Warning...........................................................................1-26
Rear Window Curtain ......................................................1-117
Rear Window Defroster Switch .........................................1-86
Reporting Safety Defects ...................................................8-16
S
Seat
Front ................................................................................1-19
Rear.................................................................................1-24
Seat Belts ...........................................................................1-26
3-Point system ................................................................1-30
Adjusting your seat belt ..................................................1-32
Care of seat belts ...........................................................1-29
Pre-tensioner seat belt ...................................................1-40
Precautions.....................................................................1-26

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Seatback Pocket ................................................................1-90
Speedometer......................................................................1-75
Starting Procedure ............................................................... 2-5
Steering Wheel Tilt & Telescopic ....................................1-117
Stereo Sound System ......................................................1-134
Sun Visor ..........................................................................1-114
Sunglass Holder ................................................................1-96
Sunroof...............................................................................1-91
T
Tachometer.........................................................................1-75
Theft-Alarm System ............................................................1-11
Ticket Holder ....................................................................1-115
Tires
All season tires ................................................................. 8-9
Balancing........................................................................8-11
Chains.............................................................................8-10
Changing a flat tire ........................................................... 3-7
Checking the inflation pressure ....................................... 8-5
If you have a flat tire ......................................................... 3-6
Information........................................................................ 8-2
Maintenance...................................................................8-12
Pressure............................................................................ 8-3
Replacement...................................................................8-11
Rotation...........................................................................8-10
Sidewall labeling.............................................................. 8-5Snow tires ......................................................................... 8-9
Spare tire .......................................................................... 3-5
Terminology and definitions ............................................. 8-7
Traction...........................................................................8-10
Towing
A trailer (or vehicle) ........................................................2-20
Emergency......................................................................3-13
If your vehicle must be towed ........................................3-12
Transaxle
Automatic.......................................................................... 2-6
Automatic transaxle fluid checking ................................6-12
Trip Computer ....................................................................1-76
Trunk Lid ..........................................................................1-108
Trunk lid control button .................................................1-108
V
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .................................... 8-2
Vehicle Load Limit .............................................................2-23
Vehicle Specifications .......................................................... 9-1
W
Warning and Indicator Lights ............................................1-66
Warranties for Your Hyundai Vehicle ...............................8-13
Windows.............................................................................1-14
Window lock ....................................................................1-16