warning Hyundai Creta 2016 Owner's Manual

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Convenient features of your vehicle
Luggage net holder
(if equipped)
To keep items from shifting in the
cargo area, you can use the 4 holders
located in the cargo area (under the
floor panel) to attach the luggage net.
Make sure the luggage net is secure
ly attached to the holders in the
cargo area.
If necessary, we recommend that
you contact an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer to obtain a luggage net.
The following must be observed
when installing ANY floor mat to
the vehicle.
•Ensure that the floor mats are
securely attached to the vehi
cle's floor mat anchor(s) before
driving the vehicle.
•Do not use ANY floor mat that
cannot be firmly attached to the
vehicle's floor mat anchors.
•Do not stack floor mats on top of
one another (e.g. allweather
rubber mat on top of a carpeted
floor mat). Only a single floor
mat should be installed in each
position.
IMPORTANT Your vehicle was
manufactured with driver's side floor
mat anchors that are designed to
securely hold the floor mat in place.
To avoid any interference with pedal
operation, HYUNDAI recommends
that the HYUNDAI floor mat
designed for use in your vehicle be
installed.
WARNING
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Avoid eye injury. DO NOT over
stretch the luggage net. ALWAYS
keep your face and body out of the
luggage net’s recoil path. DO NOT
use the luggage net when the strap
has visible signs of wear or dam
age.
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Cargo area cover (if equipped)
Use the cargo area cover to hide
items stored in the cargo area.
The cargo area cover can be upright
ed or removed.Do not put luggage on the cover
since it may be damaged or mal
formed.
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•Do not place objects on the
cargo area cover. Such objects
may be thrown about inside the
vehicle and possibly injure vehi
cle occupants during an acci
dent or braking.
•Never allow anyone to ride in
the luggage compartment. It is
designed for luggage only.
WARNING

Roof rack (if equipped)
If the vehicle has a roof rack, you can
load cargo on top of your vehicle.
Information
If the vehicle is equipped with a sun
roof, be sure not to position cargo onto
the roof rack in such a way that it
could interfere with sunroof operation.
•When carrying cargo on the roof
rack, take the necessary precau
tions to make sure the cargo does
not damage the roof of the vehicle.
•When carrying large objects on the
roof rack, make sure they do not
exceed the overall roof length or
width.
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•The following specification is the
maximum weight that can be
loaded onto the roof rack.
Distribute the load as evenly as
possible onto the roof rack and
secure the load firmly.
Loading cargo or luggage inexcess of the specified weightlimit on the roof rack may damage your vehicle.
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•The vehicle centre of gravity will
be higher when items are loaded
onto the roof rack. Avoid sudden
starts, braking, sharp turns, abrupt
manoeuvres or high speeds that
may result in loss of vehicle control
or rollover resulting in an accident.
•Always drive slowly and turn cor
ners carefully when carrying items
on the roof rack. Severe wind
updrafts, caused by passing vehi
cles or natural causes, can cause
sudden upward pressure on items
loaded on the roof rack. This is
especially true when carrying
large, flat items such as wood pan
els or mattresses. This could
cause the items to fall off the roof
rack and cause damage to your
vehicle or others around you.
•To prevent damage or loss of
cargo whilst driving, check fre
quently before or whilst driving to
make sure the items on the roof
rack are securely fastened.
ROOF70 kg (154 lbs.)RACK EVENLY DISTRIBUTED
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Multimedia System
Using a cellular phone or a two-way radio
When a cellular phone is used inside
the vehicle, noise may be produced
from the audio system. This does notmean that something is wrong with
the audio equipment. In such a case,
try to operate mobile devices as far
from the audio equipment as possible. NOTE:
Order of playing files (folders) :
1. Song playing order : to
sequentially.
2. Folder playing order :❋ If no song file is contained in the
folder, that folder is not displayed.
Do not use a cellular phone while
driving. Stop at a safe location to
use a cellular phone.
WARNING
When using a communication
system such as a cellular phone
or a radio set inside the vehicle, a
separate external antenna must
be fitted. When a cellular phoneor a radio set is used with an
internal antenna alone, it may
interfere with the vehicle's electri-
cal system and adversely affect
safe operation of the vehicle.
CAUTION

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•Do not place beverages close
to the audio system. Spilling
beverages may lead to systemmalfunction.
•In case of product malfunc-
tion, please contact your place
of purchase or After Service
center.
•Placing the audio system with-
in an electromagnetic environ-
ment may result in noise inter-
ference.
•Prevent caustic solutions such as perfume and cosmetic oil
from contacting the dashboard
because they may cause dam-
age or discoloration.
•Do not stare at the screen
while driving. Staring at the
screen for prolonged periodsof time could lead to trafficaccidents.
•Do not disassemble, assemble, or modify the audio system.
Such acts could result in acci-
dents, fire, or electric shock.
•Using the phone while driving
may lead to a lack of attentionof traffic conditions andincrease the likelihood of
accidents. Use the phone fea-
ture after parking the vehicle.
•Heed caution not to spill water
or introduce foreign objects
into the device. Such acts
could lead to smoke, fire, or
product malfunction.
WARNING
Operating the device while driv- ing could lead to accidents due
to a lack of attention to external
surroundings. First park the
vehicle before operating the
device.
•Adjust the volume to levels
that allow the driver to hear
sounds from outside of the
vehicle. Driving in a state
where external sounds cannot
be heard may lead to acci-dents.
•Pay attention to the volume setting when turning the
device on. A sudden output of
extreme volume upon turning
the device on could lead to
hearing impairment. (Adjust
the volume to a suitable levels
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CAUTION

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Driving your vehicle
Carbon monoxide (CO) gas is toxic. Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness and death.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide which canno t be seen or smelled.
Do not inhale engine exhaust.
If at any time you smell engine exhaust inside the vehicle, open the windows immediately. Exposure to CO can cause
unconsciousness and death by asphyxiation.
Be sure the exhaust system does not leak.
The exhaust system should be checked whenever the v ehicle 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 undernea th side of the
vehicle, we recommend that the exhaust system be ch ecked as soon as possible by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Do not run the engine in an enclosed area.
Letting the engine idle in your garage, even with t he garage door open, is a hazardous practice. Run t he engine only
long enough to start the engine and to move the veh icle out of the garage.
Avoid idling the engine for prolonged periods with people inside the vehicle.
If it is necessary to idle the engine for a prolong ed period with people inside the vehicle , be sure to do so only in an
open area with the air intake set at "Fresh" and fa n control set to high so fresh air is drawn into the interior.
Keep the air intakes clear.
To assure proper operation of the ventilation syste m, keep the ventilation air intakes located in front of the windshield
clear of snow, ice, leaves, or other obstructions.
If you must drive with the tailgate open:
Close all windows.
Open instrument panel air vents.
Set the air intake control at "Fresh", the air flow control at "Floor" or "Face", and the fan control set to high.
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Driving your vehicle
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS
INJURY or DEATH, take the fol
lowing precautions:
•ALWAYS wear your seat belt.
All passengers must be properly
belted whenever the vehicle is
moving. For more information,
refer to “Seat Belts” in chapter 2.
•Always drive defensively.
Assume other drivers or pedes
trians may be careless and
make mistakes.
•Stay focused on the task of driv
ing. Driver distraction can cause
accidents.
•Leave plenty of space between
you and the vehicle in front of
you.
WARNING
NEVER drink or take drugs and
drive.
Drinking or taking drugs and driv
ing is dangerous and may result in
an accident and SERIOUS
INJURY or DEATH.
Drunk driving is the number one
contributor to the highway death
toll each year. Even a small
amount of alcohol will affect your
reflexes, perceptions and judg
ment. Just one drink can reduce
your ability to respond to changing
conditions and emergencies and
your reaction time gets worse with
each additional drink.
Driving while under the influence
of drugs is as dangerous or more
dangerous than driving under the
influence of alcohol.
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You are much more likely to have a
serious accident if you drink or take
drugs and drive. If you are drinking
or taking drugs, don’t drive. Do not
ride with a driver who has been
drinking or taking drugs. Choose a
designated driver or call a taxi.
WARNING

Key ignition switch
(if equipped)
IGNITION SWITCH
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To reduce the risk of SERIOUS
INJURY or DEATH, take the fol
lowing precautions:
•NEVER allow children or any
person who is unfamiliar with
the vehicle to touch the ignition
switch or related parts.
Unexpected and sudden vehicle
movement can occur.
•NEVER reach through the steer
ing wheel for the ignition switch,
or any other control, while the
vehicle is in motion. The pres
ence of your hand or arm in this
area may cause a loss of vehicle
control resulting in an accident.
WARNING
•NEVER turn the ignition switch
to the LOCK or ACC position
while the vehicle is in motion
except in an emergency. This
will result in the engine turning
off and loss of power assist for
the steering and brake systems.
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This may lead to loss of direc
tional control and braking func
tion, which could cause an acci
dent.
•Before leaving the driver’s seat,
always make sure the shift lever
is in 1st gear (for manual
transaxle vehicle) or P (Park, for
automatic transaxle vehicle)
position, apply the parking
brake, and turn ignition switch to
the LOCK position.
Unexpected vehicle movement
may occur if these precautions
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Key ignition switch positions
Switch
PositionActionNotice
LOCKThe ignition key can be removed in the LOCK position.The steering wheel locks to protect the vehi
cle from theft. (if equipped)
ACC
Electrical accessories are usable.The steering wheel unlocks.
If difficulty is experienced turning the ignition
switch to the ACC position, turn the key
while turning the steering wheel right and
left to release tension.
ON
This is the normal key position when the engine has started.
All features and accessories are usable.
The warning lights can be checked when you turn the ignition
switch from ACC to ON.Do not leave the ignition switch in the ON
position when the engine is not running to
prevent the battery from discharging.
STARTTo start the engine, turn the ignition switch to the START position.
The switch returns to the ON position when you let go of the key.The engine will crank until you release the
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Starting the engine Starting the gasoline engine
Vehicle with manual transaxle:
1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
2. Make sure the shift lever is in neu tral.
3. Depress the clutch and brake ped als.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the START position. Hold the key
(maximum of 10 seconds) until the
engine starts and release it. Vehicle with automatic transaxle:
1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
2. Make sure the shift lever is in P (Park).
3. Depress the brake pedal.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the START position. Hold the key
(maximum of 10 seconds) until the
engine starts and release it.
•Always wear appropriate shoes
when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes, such as high
heels, ski boots, sandals, flip
flops, etc., may interfere with
your ability to use the brake,
accelerator and clutch pedals.
•Do not start the vehicle with the
accelerator pedal depressed.The
vehicle can move and lead to an
accident.
•Wait until the engine rpm is nor
mal. The vehicle may suddenly
move if the brake padel is
released when the rpm is high.
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