Hyundai Azera 2008 Owner's Manual

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o The playback head, capstan and pinch
rollers will develop a coating of tape
residue that can result in deterioration
of sound quality, such as a wavering
sound. They should be cleaned monthly
using a commercially available head
cleaning tape or special solution avail-
able from audio specialty shops. Follow
the supplier's directions carefully and
never oil any part of the tape player unit.
o Always be sure that the tape is tightly
wound on its reel before inserting in the
player. Rotate a pencil in the drive
sprockets to wind up any slack.
Head
Cotton applicator
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o Keep all magnetized objects, such as
electric motors, speakers or transform-
ers away from your cassette tapes and
tape player unit.
o Store cassettes in a cool, dry place with
the open side facing down to prevent
dust from setting in the cassette body.
o Avoid repeated fast reverse usage to
replay one given tune or tape section.
This can cause poor tape winding to
occur, and eventually cause excessive
internal drag and poor audio quality in
the cassette. If this occurs, it can some-
times be corrected by fast winding the
tape from end to end several times. If
this does not correct the problem, do not
continue to use the tape in your vehicle.
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o Be sure that the cassette label is not
loose or peeling off or tape ejection may
be difficult.
o Never touch or soil the actual audio
tape surfaces. o Never leave a cassette inserted in the
player when not being played. This
could damage the tape player unit and
the cassette tape.
o We strongly recommend against the
use of tapes longer than C-60 (60 min-
utes total). Tapes such as C-120 or C-
180 are very thin and do not perform as
well in the automotive environment.

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ANTENNAB870D01Y-AATGlass AntennaWhen the radio power switch is turned on
while the ignition key is in either the "ON"
or "ACC" position, your car will receive
both AM and FM broadcast signals through
the antenna in the rear window glass.
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NOTE:Look at a tape before you insert it.
If the tape is loose, tighten it by turning
one of the hubs with a pencil or your
finger.
If the label is peeling off, do not put it in the
drive mechanism.
Do not leave tapes sitting where they are
exposed to heat or high humidity, such
as on top of the dashboard or in the
player.
If a tape is exposed to excessively hot or
cold, let it reach a moderate tempera-
ture before putting it in the player.
AVN (AUDIO, VIDEO AND
NAVIGATION) SYSTEMB875D01TG-AAT(If Installed)AVN (Audio, Video and Navigation Sys-
tem) is available as an optional feature for
local area. If you need to choose this sys-
tem, consult your authorized Hyundai
dealer.
If your vehicle has a locally installed AVN,
you can refer to the AVN operation manual
provided with AVN for more detailed func-
tion.
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B880A01NF-AATSatellite Antenna (If Installed)The satellite antenna is installed on the
roof of your car to listen to a satellite radio
broadcast. This antenna is fixed by nut and
it can not be removed.NOTE:In the place like a tunnel where the sat-
ellite broadcast signal can not be
reached, the ability of broadcast signal
reception can be affected and downed.
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CAUTION:
o Do not clean the inner side of the rear
window glass with an abrasive type of
glass cleaner or use a scraper to
remove foreign deposits from the in-
ner surface of the glass as this may
cause damage to the antenna ele-
ments.
o Avoid adding metallic coatings to the
rear window glass, such as Ni, Cd, etc.
These can disturb receiving AM and
FM broadcast signals.
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Engine Exhaust Can Be Dangerous! ............................ 2-2
Before Starting the Engine ............................................ 2-3
Key Positions ................................................................ 2-4
Starting .........................................................................2-5
Automatic Transaxle ..................................................... 2-6
Power Adjustable Pedals.............................................2-10
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...................................2-11
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) System ..................2-11
Good Braking Practices..............................................2-14
Driving for Economy ....................................................2-15
Smooth Cornering........................................................2-16
Winter Driving..............................................................2-16
Trailer or Vehicle Towing .............................................2-20
Vehicle Load Limit........................................................2-23
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WARNING: ENGINE EXHAUST CAN BE DANGEROUS!
C010A03A-AATEngine exhaust fumes can be extremely dangerous. If, at any time, you smell exhaust fumes inside the vehicle, open the
windows immediately.
o Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas that can cause unconsciousness and death by
asphyxiation.
o Be sure the exhaust system does not leak.
The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to change the oil or for any other purpose. If you
hear a change in the sound of the exhaust or if you drive over something that strikes the underneath side of the car, have
the exhaust system checked as soon as possible by your Hyundai dealer.
o Do not run the engine in an enclosed area.
Letting the engine idle in your garage, even with the garage door open, is a hazardous practice. Never run the engine
in your garage any longer than it takes to start the engine and back the car out.
o Avoid idling the engine for prolonged periods with people inside the car.
If it is necessary to idle the engine for a prolonged period with people inside the car, be sure to do so only in an open area
with the air intake set at "Fresh" and fan operating at one of the higher speeds so fresh air is drawn into the interior.
If you must drive with the trunk lid open because you are carrying objects that make this necessary:
1. Close all windows.
2. Open side vents.
3. Set the air intake control at "Fresh", the air flow control at "Floor" or "Face" and the fan at one of the higher speeds.
To assure proper operation of the ventilation system, be sure the ventilation air intakes located just in front of the windshield
are kept clear of snow, ice, leaves or other obstructions.
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PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of
automobile components and parts, in-
cluding components found in the interior
furnishings in a vehicle, contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of Califor-
nia to cause cancer and birth defects
and reproductive harm. In addition, cer-
tain fluids contained in vehicles and cer-
tain products of component wear con-
tain or emit chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
BEFORE STARTING
THE ENGINEC020A01TG-AATBefore you start the engine, you should
always:
1. Look around the vehicle to be sure
there are no flat tires, puddles of oil,
water or other indications of possible
trouble.
2. After entering the car, check to be sure
the parking brake is engaged.
3. Check that all windows and lights are
clean.
4. Check that the interior and exterior
mirrors are clean and in position.
5. Check your seat, seatback and head-
rest to be sure they are in their proper
positions.
6. Lock all the doors.
7. Fasten your seat belt and be sure that
all other occupants have fastened
theirs.
8. Turn off all lights and accessories that
are not needed.
9. When you turn the ignition switch to
"ON", check that all appropriate warn-
ing lights are operating and that you
have sufficient fuel.
10. Check the operation of warning lights
and all bulbs when key is in the "ON"
position.
WARNING:
o Always wear appropriate shoes when
operating your vehicle. Unsuitable
shoes (high heels, ski boots, etc.) may
interfere with your ability to use the
brake and accelerator pedal.
o All passengers must be properly
belted whenever the vehicle is mov-
ing. Refer to pages: 1-27 through 1-
34 for more information on their proper
use.
o Always check the surrounding areas
near your vehicle for people, espe-
cially children, before putting a car
into 'drive'.

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NOTE:Do not hold the key in the "START" posi-
tion for more than 15 seconds.o "ON"When the key is in the "ON" position, the
ignition is on and all accessories may be
turned on. If the engine is not running, the
key should not be left in the "ON" position.
This will discharge the battery and may
also damage the ignition system.o "ACC"With the key in the "ACC" position, some
electrical accessories (radio, etc.) may be
operated.o "LOCK"The key can be removed or inserted in this
position.
To protect against theft, the steering wheel
locks by removing the key.NOTE:If difficulty is experienced in turning the
ignition key to the START position, turn
the steering wheel right and left to re-
lease the tension and then turn the key.
KEY POSITIONSC040A01A-AAT
CAUTION:
The engine should not be turned off or the
key removed from the ignition key cylin-
der while the car is in motion. The steer-
ing wheel is locked by removing the key.
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o "START"The engine is started in this position. It will
crank until you release the key.
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LOCKACC
ON
START
TO START THE ENGINEC030A01TG-AATCOMBINATION IGNITION SWITCHo Place the shift lever in "P" (park) and
depress the brake pedal fully.
o To start the engine, insert the ignition
key and turn it to the "START" position.
Release it as soon as the engine starts.
Do not hold the key in the "START"
position for more than 15 seconds.NOTE:o For safety, the engine will not start if
the shift lever is not in "P" or "N"
Position.
o The ignition key cannot be turned from
"ACC" position to "LOCK" position
unless the shift lever is in the "P"
(Park) position or the negative bat-
tery terminal is disconnected from
the battery. To remove the key, al-
ways confirm that the shift lever is
securely positioned in "P" (Park).
o For additional information about start-
ing, see page 2-5.

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C070C01A-AATTo remove the ignition key1. Turn the ignition key to the "ACC" posi-
tion.
2. Simultaneously push and turn the igni-
tion key counterclockwise from the
"ACC" position to the "LOCK" position.
3. The key can be removed in the "LOCK"
position.
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LOCKACC
ON
START
STARTING!
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WARNING:
Never run the engine in a closed or poorly
ventilated area any longer than is needed
to move your car in or out of the area. The
carbon monoxide gas emitted is odor-
less and can cause serious injury or
death.
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Normal Conditions:The Starting Procedure:
1. Insert key, and fasten the seat belt.
2. Depress the brake pedal fully and place
the selector lever in "P" (park) position.
3. After turning the ignition key to the "ON"
position, make certain all warning lights
and gauges are functioning properly
before starting the engine.
4. Turn the ignition key to the "START"
position and release it when the engine
starts.After the engine has started, al-
low the engine to run for 10 to 20 sec-
onds prior to placing the vehicle in gear.
The starter should not be operated for
more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait
15-30 seconds between starting at-
tempts to protect the starter from over-
heating.
WARNING:
Always fully depress the brake pedal
before and while shifting out of the "P"
Park position into another position to
avoid inadvertent motion of the vehicle
which could injure persons in or around
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CAUTION:
Never shift into "R" or "P" position while
the vehicle is moving.
Depress the brake pedal when shift-
ing.
The selector lever can be shifted
freely.
The first few shifts on a new vehicle, or if the
battery has been disconnected, may be
somewhat abrupt. This is a normal condi-
tion, and the shifting sequence will adjust
after shifts are cycled a few times by the
T.C.M (Transaxle Control Module).
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEC090A02TG-GATAutomatic transaxle operationThe highly efficient Hyundai automatic
transaxle has five forward speeds and one
reverse speed. The individual speeds are
selected automatically, depending on the
position of the speed selector lever. The
selector lever has 2 gates; the main gate
and the manual gate.
In the main gate, the selector lever has 4
positions (P,R,N,D) for normal driving.The
manual gate (+, -) is used for sports mode
driving.
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The indicator lights in the instrument clus-
ter indicate the selector lever position (1)
when the ignition is switched "ON". During
sports mode operation, the gear currently
in use displays in the numeral indicator (2).
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(1)
(2) Type A
Type B

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C090D02A-AATo N (Neutral):In the "N" position, the transaxle is in neu-
tral, which means that no gears are en-
gaged. The engine can be started with the
shift lever in "N" position, although this is
not recommended except if the engine
stalls while the car is moving.C090C01A-AATo R (Reverse):Use for backing up the vehicle. Bring the
car to a complete stop before shifting the
selector lever to "R" position.C090E02TG-GATo D (Drive):Use for normal driving. Bring the car to a
complete stop before shifting the selector
to "D" position. The transaxle will automati-
cally shift through a five gear sequence.
C090F02TG-GATSports ModeYou can use this mode to feel the driving
of manual transaxle vehicle by operating
the selector lever manually. To change the
mode, push the selector lever from D to
sports mode. To return to normal auto-
matic driving mode, push the selector le-
ver back to D.
Sports mode can be used for driving on a
slippery road, hill climbing or engine brak-
ing in down hill by selecting proper gear.
Shifting up (1→2→3→4→5) : Move the
lever forward(+) once to shift up one gear.
Shifting down (5→4→3→2→1) : Move
the lever backward(-) once to shift down
one gear.
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CAUTION:
Never place the selector lever in the "P"
(Park) position unless the vehicle is
fully stopped. Failure to observe this
caution will cause severe damage to
the transaxle.
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NOTE:The ignition key must be in the "ON"
position and the brake pedal fully de-
pressed in order to move the shift lever
from the "P" (Park) position to any of the
other positions.C090B03A-AATTransaxle ranges
o P (Park):Use to hold the vehicle in place when
parked or while starting the engine. When-
ever parking the car, apply the parking
brake and shift the selector lever to the "P"
(Park) position.
C095E01TG-GATo +,- (Sports mode) :This is the sports mode position. Gears
can be shifted up or down by operating the
selector lever manually.
+ : Upshift
- : Downshift