warning Hyundai Coupe 2008 Owner's Guide

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Low Oil Pressure Warn- ing LightCAUTION:
If the oil pressure warning light stays on while the engine is run-ning, serious engine damage may result. The oil pressure warning light comes on whenever there isinsufficient oil pressure. In normal operation, it should come on when the ignition switch is turned on,then go out when the engine is started. If the oil pressure warning light stays on while the engine isrunning, there may be a serious malfunction.
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Seat Belt Warning Light
The seat belt warning light blinks for about 6 seconds when the ignition keyis turned from the "OFF" position to "ON" or "START".
B260F01A-AAT High Beam Indicator Light
The high beam indicator light comes on whenever the headlights are switched to the high beam or flash position.
If this happens, stop the car as soon as it is safe to do so, turn off the engine and check the oil level. If the oil level is low, fill the engine oil tothe proper level and start the engine again. If the light stays on with the engine running, turn the engine offimmediately. In any instance where the oil light stays on when the engine is running, the engine should bechecked by an authorized Hyundai dealer before the car is driven again.
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Seat Belt Reminder Light and Chime (If installed)
The seat belt reminder light blinks for 6 seconds when the ignition key is turnedfrom the "OFF" position to "ON" or "START". If the driver's seat belt is not fastened, the warning chime will soundat the same time.

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B260N02A-AAT Malfunction Indicator Light (If Installed)
This light illuminates when there is a malfunction of an exhaust gas relatedcomponent, and the system is not functioning properly so that the ex- haust gas regulation values are notsatisfied. This light will also illuminate when the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position, and then it will go out ina few seconds after the engine is started. If it illuminates while driving, or does not illuminate when the ignitionkey is turned to the "ON" position, take your car to your nearest authorized Hyundai dealer and have the systemchecked.
B260M01A-AAT Low Fuel Level Warning Light
The low fuel level warning light comes on when the fuel tank is approachingempty. When it comes on, you should add fuel as soon as possible. Driving with the fuel level warning light on orwith the fuel level below "E" can cause the engine to misfire and damage the catalytic converter.
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B260H01GK-AAT Parking Brake/Low Brake Fluid Level Warning Light
WARNING:
If you suspect brake trouble, have your brakes checked by a Hyundaidealer as soon as possible. Driving your car with a problem in either the brake electrical system or brakehydraulic system is dangerous, and could result in a serious injury or death. Warning Light Operation The parking brake/brake fluid level warning light should come on when theparking brake is applied and the igni- tion switch is turned to "ON" or "START". After the engine is started,the light should go out in three sec- onds. If the parking brake is not applied, thewarning light should come on when the ignition switch is turned to "ON" or "START", then go out in three sec-onds. If the light comes on at any other

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CRUISE Indicator (If Installed)
The cruise indicator light in the instru- ment cluster is illuminated when thecruise control main switch on the end of the barrel is pushed. The indicator light does not illuminatewhen the cruise control main switch is pushed a second time. Information about the use of cruisecontrol is beginning on page 1-79.
B260R01E-GAT CRUISE SET Indicator
Light (If installed)
The set indicator light in the instrument cluster is illuminated when the cruise control switch is pushed downward to "SET (COAST)".The set indicator light does not illumi- nate when the control switch is in the "CANCEL" position. B260K01F-AAT
Tail Gate Open Warning Light
This light remains on unless the tail gate is completely closed and latched.
B260L01A-GAT Door Ajar Warning Light
The door ajar warning light warns you that a door is not completely closed.
time, you should slow the vehicle and bring it to a complete stop in a safe location off the roadway. The brake fluid level warning light indi-cates that the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder is low and hy- draulic brake fluid conforming to DOT3 or DOT 4 specifications should be added. After adding fluid, if no other trouble is found, the car should beimmediately and carefully driven to a Hyundai dealer for inspection. If fur- ther trouble is experienced, the vehicleshould not be driven at all but taken to a dealer by a professional towing ser- vice or some other safe method. Your Hyundai is equipped with dual- diagonal braking systems. This meansyou still have braking on two wheels even if one of the dual systems should fail. With only one of the dual systemsworking, more than normal pedal travel and greater pedal pressure are re- quired to stop the car. Also, the car willnot stop in as short a distance with only half of the brake system working. If the brakes fail while you are driving, shiftto a lower gear for additional engine braking and stop the car as soon as it is safe to do so.

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ABS Service Reminder Indicator (SRI)(If installed)
When the key is turned to the "ON" position, the Anti-Lock Brake System will come on and then go off in a fewseconds. If the ABS SRI remains on, comes on while driving, or does not come on when the key is turned to the"ON" position, this indicates that there may be a problem with the ABS. If this occurs, have your vehiclechecked by your Hyundai dealer as soon as possible. The normal braking system will still be operational, butwithout the assistance of the anti-lock brake system.
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If the both ABS SRI and Parking Brake/Brake fluid level warning lights remain "ON" or come on whiledriving, there may be a problem with E.B.D (Electronic brake force distri- bution).If this occurs, avoid sudden stops and have your vehicle checked by your Hyundai dealer as soon aspossible.
B270A01A-AAT BRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING SOUND The front disc brake pads have wear indicators that should make a high-pitched squealing or scraping noise when new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all thetime when the vehicle is moving. It may also be heard when the brake pedal is pushed down firmly. Exces-sive rotor damage will result if the worn pads are not replaced. See your Hyundai dealer immediately.
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B280A01TG-AAT FUEL GAUGE The needle on the gauge indicates the approximate fuel level in the fuel tank. The fuel capacity is given in Section 9. NOTE: The "
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The needle on the engine coolant tem- perature gauge should stay in the nor-mal range. If it moves across the dial to "H" (Hot), pull over and stop as soon as possible and turn off the engine. Thenopen the hood and, after the engine has cooled, check the coolant level and the water pump drive belt. If yoususpect cooling system trouble, have your cooling system checked by a Hyundai dealer as soon as possible. B300A01A-GAT SPEEDOMETER
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B290A02A-AAT ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE
WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. The engine cool- ant is under pressure and could erupt and cause severe burns. Waituntil the engine is cool before re- moving the radiator cap. OGK016261
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B370A01A-AAT The hazard warning system should be used whenever you find it necessaryto stop the car in a hazardous situa- tion. When you must make such an emergency stop, always pull off theroad as far as possible. The hazard warning lights are turned on by pushing in the hazard switch.This causes all 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 the switch a second time.
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FOG LIGHT SWITCH
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B360B01A-AAT Front Fog Light Switch (If installed) To turn on the front fog lights, push the switch. They will light when the head-light switch is in the second position and the ignition key is in the "ON" position. B360A01Y-GAT Rear Fog Light Switch (If installed) To turn on the rear fog lights, push the switch. They will come on when the headlight switch is in the second posi-tion and the key is in the "ON" position.

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B430A01GK-AAT The front ashtray may be opened by pushing and releasing the ashtray door at its top edge.To remove the ashtray in order to clean it, the metal ash receptacle should be lifted out from the ashtray door. Donot attempt to remove the entire ash- tray door assembly or damage will result. To reinstall it, place it in theproper position and press it down in the ashtray door. The ashtray lamp will only illuminate when the exterior bodylights are switched on. B450A02GK-GAT (If Installed) The drink holder is used for holding cups or cans. To use the passenger's drink holder,push the drink holder.
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o Use caution when using the drink holders. A spilled beverage that is very hot can injure you or your passengers. Spilled liquids can damage interior trim and electri-cal components.
o Do not place objects other than
cups or cans in the drink holder.Such objects can be thrown out in the event of a sudden stop or an accident, possibly injuring thepassengers in the vehicle.

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B470A01GK-AAT (If Installed) The sunshade can be opened and closed by sliding it forward or rearward when the sunroof is closed. The sunshadewill open automatically when the sunroof is opened, but it must be closed manu- ally. OGK046019
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Never adjust the sunshade while driv- ing. This could result in loss of con- trol and an accident that may cause death, serious injury, or propertydamage.
HEADLIGHT LEVELING DEVICE SYSTEM
B340G01A-GAT (If Installed) To adjust the headlight beam level according to the number of the pas- sengers and the loading weight in the luggage area, turn the beam levelingswitch. The higher the number of the switch position, the lower the headlight beamlevel. Always keep the headlight beam at the proper leveling position, or head- lights may dazzle other road users.Listed below are the examples of proper switch settings. For loading conditions other than those listed below, adjustthe switch position so that the beam level may be the nearest as the condi- tion obtained according to the list. Switch position
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Loading condition Driver only Driver + front passengerFull passengers (including driver) Full passengers (includ-ing driver) + full trunk loading (or light trailer loading)Driver + full trunk loading (or maximum trailer loading)
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SUNROOF
B460A01S-AAT (If Installed) The sunroof can be operated with the ignition key in the "ON" position. B460B03GK-GAT Opening the Sunroof System The sunroof can be electrically opened or closed with the ignition key in the "ON" position. The sunroof is moved to its fully open position by pushing the" " button, and to stop at the desired position, push in any buttons ( , , Up, Down). To close, press and holdthe " " button. Release the button when the sunroof reaches the desired position. WARNING:
Be careful that someone’s head,hands and body are not trapped by aclosing sunroof.
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WARNING:
o Do not close a sunroof if anyone's hands, arms or body are between the sliding glass and the sunroof sash, as this could result in injury.
o Do not place your head or arms out of the sunroof opening at anytime.
o While the vehicle is moving, al- ways keep the head, hands andother parts of the body of all occu-pants away from the roof opening. Otherwise, you could be seriously injured if the vehicle stops sud- denly or if the vehicle is involved in an accident. CAUTION:
o Do not open the sunroof in se- verely cold temperature or when itis covered with ice or snow.
o Periodically remove any dirt that may have accumulated on theguide rails.
o Do not press any sunroof control button longer than necessary.Damage to the motor or systemcomponents could occur.
B460C01GK-AAT Tilting the Sunroof System To use the auto tilt feature, press the UP button on the overhead console. The sunroof will tilt all the way open. Tostop the sunroof tilting at any point, press any sunroof control button. To close the sunroof, press the DOWN button on the overhead console and hold it until the sunroof is closed. NOTE: After washing the car or after there is rain, be sure to wipe off any waterthat is on the sunroof before operat- ing it.