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KEYS KEYSKEYS KEYS
KEYS
For greater convenience, the same key oper-
ates all the locks in your Hyundai. However,
because the doors can be locked without a key,
carrying a spare key is recommended in case
you accidentally lock one key inside the car.
B030B01A-AATRecord Your Key Number
A code number is stamped on the number plate
that came with the keys to your Hyundai. This
key number plate should not be left with the
keys but kept in a safe place, not in the vehicle.
The key number should also be recorded in a
place where it can be found in an emergency.
If you need additional keys, or if you should lose
your keys, your authorized Hyundai dealer can
make new keys if you can supply the key
number.
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DOOR LOCKS DOOR LOCKSDOOR LOCKS DOOR LOCKS
DOOR LOCKS
WARNING:
Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Before
you drive away (especially if there are chil-
dren in the car), be sure that all the doors
are securely closed and locked so that the
doors cannot be inadvertently opened from
the inside. This helps ensure that the doors o Don't drive faster than 55 MPH (88 km/h).
o While driving, keep your engine speed (rpm,
or revolutions per minute) between 2,000
rpm and 4,000 rpm.
o Use moderate acceleration. Don't start quick-
ly or depress the accelerator pedal fully.
o For the first 200 miles (300 km), try to avoid
hard stops.
o Don't lug the engine (in other words, don't
drive so slowly in too high a gear that the
engine "bucks"-shift to a lower gear).
o Whether going fast or slow, vary your speed
from time to time.
o Don't let the engine idle longer than 3 min-
utes at one time.
o Don't tow a trailer during the first 1,200 miles
(2,000 km) of operation.
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B030C01Y-AATILLUMINATED IGNITION SWITCH
(If Installed)
Whenever a door is opened, the ignition switch
will be illuminated for your convenience, pro-
vided the ignition switch is not in the "ON"
position.
The light will go off approximately 10 seconds
after closing the door or when the ignition
switch is turned on.
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Turn Signal Indicator Lights Turn Signal Indicator LightsTurn Signal Indicator Lights Turn Signal Indicator Lights
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
The blinking green arrows on the instrument
panel show the direction indicated by the turn
signals. If the arrow comes on but does not
blink, blinks more rapidly than normal, or does
not illuminate at all, a malfunction in the turn
signal system is indicated. Your dealer should
be consulted for repairs.
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Seat Belt Reminder Light Seat Belt Reminder LightSeat Belt Reminder Light Seat Belt Reminder Light
Seat Belt Reminder Light
And Chime And ChimeAnd Chime And Chime
And Chime
The seat belt reminder light comes and stays
on until the seat belt is fastened when the
ignition key is turned from the "OFF" position to
"ON" or "START". And, the warning chime will
also sound for about 6 seconds.
B260F01A-AATHigh Beam Indicator High Beam IndicatorHigh Beam Indicator High Beam Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Light LightLight Light
Light
The high beam indicator light comes on when-
ever the headlights are switched to high beam
of flash position.
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Low Oil Pressure Warning Light Low Oil Pressure Warning LightLow Oil Pressure Warning Light Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:
If the oil pressure warning light stays on If the oil pressure warning light stays onIf the oil pressure warning light stays on If the oil pressure warning light stays on
If the oil pressure warning light stays on
while the engine is running, serious engine while the engine is running, serious enginewhile the engine is running, serious engine while the engine is running, serious engine
while the engine is running, serious engine
damage may result. The oil pressure warn- damage may result. The oil pressure warn-damage may result. The oil pressure warn- damage may result. The oil pressure warn-
damage may result. The oil pressure warn-
ing light comes on whenever there is insuf- ing light comes on whenever there is insuf-ing light comes on whenever there is insuf- ing light comes on whenever there is insuf-
ing light comes on whenever there is insuf-
ficient oil pressure. In normal operation, it ficient oil pressure. In normal operation, itficient oil pressure. In normal operation, it ficient oil pressure. In normal operation, it
ficient oil pressure. In normal operation, it
should come on when the ignition switch is should come on when the ignition switch isshould come on when the ignition switch is should come on when the ignition switch is
should come on when the ignition switch is
turned on, then go out when the engine is turned on, then go out when the engine isturned on, then go out when the engine is turned on, then go out when the engine is
turned on, then go out when the engine is
started. If the oil pressure warning light started. If the oil pressure warning lightstarted. If the oil pressure warning light started. If the oil pressure warning light
started. If the oil pressure warning light
stays on while the engine is running, there stays on while the engine is running, therestays on while the engine is running, there stays on while the engine is running, there
stays on while the engine is running, there
may be a serious malfunction. may be a serious malfunction.may be a serious malfunction. may be a serious malfunction.
may be a serious malfunction.
If this happens, stop the car as soon as it is If this happens, stop the car as soon as it isIf this happens, stop the car as soon as it is If this happens, stop the car as soon as it is
If this happens, stop the car as soon as it is
safe to do so, turn off the engine and check safe to do so, turn off the engine and checksafe to do so, turn off the engine and check safe to do so, turn off the engine and check
safe to do so, turn off the engine and check
the oil level. If the oil level is low, fill the the oil level. If the oil level is low, fill thethe oil level. If the oil level is low, fill the the oil level. If the oil level is low, fill the
the oil level. If the oil level is low, fill the
engine oil to the proper level and start the engine oil to the proper level and start theengine oil to the proper level and start the engine oil to the proper level and start the
engine oil to the proper level and start the
engine again. If the light stays on with the engine again. If the light stays on with theengine again. If the light stays on with the engine again. If the light stays on with the
engine again. If the light stays on with the
engine running, turn the engine off immedi- engine running, turn the engine off immedi-engine running, turn the engine off immedi- engine running, turn the engine off immedi-
engine running, turn the engine off immedi-
ately. In any instance where the oil light ately. In any instance where the oil lightately. In any instance where the oil light ately. In any instance where the oil light
ately. In any instance where the oil light
stays on when the engine is running, the stays on when the engine is running, thestays on when the engine is running, the stays on when the engine is running, the
stays on when the engine is running, the
engine should be checked by a Hyundai engine should be checked by a Hyundaiengine should be checked by a Hyundai engine should be checked by a Hyundai
engine should be checked by a Hyundai
dealer before the car is driven again. dealer before the car is driven again.dealer before the car is driven again. dealer before the car is driven again.
dealer before the car is driven again.
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SRS (Airbag) Service SRS (Airbag) ServiceSRS (Airbag) Service SRS (Airbag) Service
SRS (Airbag) Service
Reminder Indicator (SRI) Reminder Indicator (SRI)Reminder Indicator (SRI) Reminder Indicator (SRI)
Reminder Indicator (SRI)
The SRS service reminder indicator (SRI)
comes on and flashes for about 6 seconds
after the ignition key is turned to the "ON"
position or after the engine is started, after
which it will go out.
This light also comes on when the SRS is not
working properly. If the SRI does not come on,
or continuously remains on after flashing for
about 6 seconds when you turned the ignition
key to the "ON" position or started the engine,
or if it comes on while driving, have the SRS
inspected by an authorized Hyundai Dealer.
B260P02Y-GATABS 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 few seconds. 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 vehicle checked by
your Hyundai dealer as soon as possible. The
normal braking system will still be operational,
but without the assistance of the anti-lock
brake system.
WARNING:If the both ABS SRI and Parking Brake/
Brake fluid level warning lights remain "ON"
or come on while driving, there may be a
problem with E.B.D (Electronic Brake Force
Distribution).
If this occurs, avoid sudden stops and have
your vehicle checked by your Hyundai dealer
as soon as possible.

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Parking Brake/ Parking Brake/Parking Brake/ Parking Brake/
Parking Brake/
Low Brake Fluid Level Low Brake Fluid LevelLow Brake Fluid Level Low Brake Fluid Level
Low Brake Fluid Level
Level Warning Light Level Warning LightLevel Warning Light Level Warning Light
Level Warning Light
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:
If you suspect brake trouble, have your If you suspect brake trouble, have yourIf you suspect brake trouble, have your If you suspect brake trouble, have your
If you suspect brake trouble, have your
brakes checked by a Hyundai dealer as brakes checked by a Hyundai dealer asbrakes checked by a Hyundai dealer as brakes checked by a Hyundai dealer as
brakes checked by a Hyundai dealer as
soon as possible. Driving your car with a soon as possible. Driving your car with asoon as possible. Driving your car with a soon as possible. Driving your car with a
soon as possible. Driving your car with a
problem in either the brake electrical sys- problem in either the brake electrical sys-problem in either the brake electrical sys- problem in either the brake electrical sys-
problem in either the brake electrical sys-
tem or brake hydraulic system is danger- tem or brake hydraulic system is danger-tem or brake hydraulic system is danger- tem or brake hydraulic system is danger-
tem or brake hydraulic system is danger-
ous, and could result in a serious injury or ous, and could result in a serious injury orous, and could result in a serious injury or ous, and could result in a serious injury or
ous, and could result in a serious injury or
death. death.death. death.
death.
Warning Light Operation Warning Light OperationWarning Light Operation Warning Light Operation
Warning Light OperationThe parking brake/brake fluid level warning
light should come on when the parking brake is
applied and the ignition switch is turned to "ON"
or "START". After the engine is started, the light
should go out when the parking brake is re-
leased.
If the parking brake is not applied, the warning
light should come on when the ignition switch is
turned to "ON" or "START", then go out when
the engine starts. If the light comes on at any
other 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 indicates that
the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder
is low and hydraulic brake fluid conforming to
DOT 3 or DOT 4 specifications should be
added. After adding fluid, if no other trouble isfound, the car should be immediately and care-
fully driven to a Hyundai dealer for inspection.
If further trouble is experienced, the vehicle
should not be driven at all but taken to a dealer
by a professional towing service or some other
safe method.
Your Hyundai is equipped with dual-diagonal
braking systems. This means you still have
braking on two wheels even if one of the dual
systems should fail. With only one of the dual
systems working, more than normal pedal travel
and greater pedal pressure are required to stop
the car. Also, the car will not stop in as short a
distance with only half of the brake system
working. If the brakes fail while you are driving,
shift to a lower gear for additional engine brak-
ing and stop the car as soon as it is safe to do
so.
B260J01A-AATCharging System Warning Charging System WarningCharging System Warning Charging System Warning
Charging System Warning
Light LightLight Light
Light
The charging system warning light should come
on when the ignition is turned on, then go out
when the engine is running. If the light stays on
while the engine is running, there is a malfunc-
tion in the electrical charging system. If the light
comes on while you are driving, stop, turn off
the engine and check under the hood. First,
make certain the generator drive belt is in
place. If it is, check the tension of the belt.
Do this as shown on page 6-13 by pushing
down on the center of the belt. And then, have
the system checked by your Hyundai dealer.
B260M01A-AATLow Fuel Level Warning Light Low Fuel Level Warning LightLow Fuel Level Warning Light Low Fuel Level Warning Light
Low Fuel Level Warning Light
The low fuel level warning light comes on when
the fuel tank is approaching empty. When it
comes on, you should add fuel as soon as
possible. Driving with the fuel level warning
light on or with the fuel level below "E" can
cause the engine to misfire and damage the
catalytic converter.
B260L01Y-AATDoor Ajar Warning Light
and Chime
The door ajar warning light warns you that a
door is not completely closed and the chime
warns you that driver's side front door is not
completely closed.
NOTE:To remind you not to lock the key inside the
car, the warning light comes on whenever
the key is in the "LOCK" position and a door
is open. The warning chime only sounds
whenever the key is in the "LOCK" position
and the driver's side front door is open. The
chime sounds and the light remains on until
the key is removed from the ignition.
B260K01E-GATTrunk Lid (4 door)/Tail Gate
(5 door) Open Warning Light
This light remains on unless the trunk lid/tail
gate is completely closed.

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REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER SWITCH REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER SWITCHREAR WINDOW DEFROSTER SWITCH REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER SWITCH
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER SWITCH
The rear window defroster is turned on by
pushing in the switch. To turn the defroster off,
push the switch a second time. The rear
window defroster automatically turns itself off
after about 15 minutes. To restart the defroster
cycle, push in the switch again after it has
turned itself off.
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:Do not clean the inner side of the rear Do not clean the inner side of the rearDo not clean the inner side of the rear Do not clean the inner side of the rear
Do not clean the inner side of the rear
window glass with an abrasive type of glass window glass with an abrasive type of glasswindow glass with an abrasive type of glass window glass with an abrasive type of glass
window glass with an abrasive type of glass
cleaner or use a scraper to remove foreign cleaner or use a scraper to remove foreigncleaner or use a scraper to remove foreign cleaner or use a scraper to remove foreign
cleaner or use a scraper to remove foreign
deposits from the inner surface of the glass deposits from the inner surface of the glassdeposits from the inner surface of the glass deposits from the inner surface of the glass
deposits from the inner surface of the glass
as this may cause damage to the defroster as this may cause damage to the defrosteras this may cause damage to the defroster as this may cause damage to the defroster
as this may cause damage to the defroster
elements. elements.elements. elements.
elements.
NOTE:The ignition must be in the "ON" position
for the rear window defroster to operate.
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HAZARD WARNING SYSTEM HAZARD WARNING SYSTEMHAZARD WARNING SYSTEM HAZARD WARNING SYSTEM
HAZARD WARNING SYSTEM
The hazard warning system should be used
whenever you find it necessary to stop the car
in a hazardous location. When you must make
such an emergency stop, always pull off the
road 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 in
the ignition.
To turn the hazard warning lights off, push the
switch a second time.
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Do not operate the wiper when the window is
dry; this can result in scratching as well as
premature wiper blade wear.
For the reason stated above,do not operate the
washer when the washer fluid reservoir is
empty.B390A02S-AATREAR WINDOW WIPER AND WASHER
(If Installed)
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The rear window wiper and washer are turned
on by depressing the button. Washer fluid is
sprayed onto the glass as long as the " "
is depressed.
1. When the "ON" position is depressed, the
rear window wiper starts to operate continu-
ously.
2. When the "INT" position is depressed, the
interval between wipes operates every five
seconds intermittently.
3. When the " " position is depressed, the
rear window wiper starts to operate three
times after the washer fluid sprays onto the
rear window.
Do not operate the washer continuously for
more than 15 seconds or when the fluid reser-
voir is empty; this could damage the system.

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HIGH-MOUNTED REAR STOP LIGHT HIGH-MOUNTED REAR STOP LIGHTHIGH-MOUNTED REAR STOP LIGHT HIGH-MOUNTED REAR STOP LIGHT
HIGH-MOUNTED REAR STOP LIGHT
(If Installed) (If Installed)(If Installed) (If Installed)
(If Installed)
In addition to the lower-mounted rear stoplights
on either side of the car, the high mounted rear
stoplight in the center of the rear window or
inserted in the rear spoiler also lights when the
brakes are applied. Always engage the parking brake before leav-
ing the car. This also turns on the parking brake
indicator light when the key is in the "ON" or
"START" position. Before driving away, be sure
that the parking brake is fully released and the
indicator 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.
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PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKEPARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE
PARKING BRAKE
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B520A01A-AATDAY/NIGHT INSIDE REARVIEW
MIRROR
B520A01E
Your Hyundai is equipped with a day/night
inside rearview mirror. The "night" position is
selected by flipping the tab at the bottom of the
mirror toward you. In the "night" position, the
glare of headlights of cars behind you is re-
duced.

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
The highly efficient Hyundai automatic transaxle
has four forward speeds and one reverse speed.
It has a conventional shift pattern as shown in the
illustration. At night, with the multi-function switch
turned on to the parking light or headlight posi-
tion, the appropriate symbol on the shift pattern
indicator will be illuminated according to the
range selected.
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:Never shift into "R" or "P" position while the Never shift into "R" or "P" position while theNever shift into "R" or "P" position while the Never shift into "R" or "P" position while the
Never shift into "R" or "P" position while the
vehicle is moving. vehicle is moving.vehicle is moving. vehicle is moving.
vehicle is moving.
NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:Depress the brake pedal and push the Depress the brake pedal and push theDepress the brake pedal and push the Depress the brake pedal and push the
Depress the brake pedal and push the
button when shifting. button when shifting.button when shifting. button when shifting.
button when shifting.
Push the button when shifting. Push the button when shifting.Push the button when shifting. Push the button when shifting.
Push the button when shifting.
The selector lever can be shifted freely. The selector lever can be shifted freely.The selector lever can be shifted freely. The selector lever can be shifted freely.
The selector lever can be shifted freely.
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The function of each position is as The function of each position is asThe function of each position is as The function of each position is as
The function of each position is as
follows: follows:follows: follows:
follows:
o P (Park): o P (Park):o P (Park): o P (Park):
o P (Park):
Use to hold the vehicle in place when parked or
while starting the engine; shift the selector lever
to the "P" (Park) position. Whenever parking the
car, apply the parking brake and shift the selector
lever to the "P" (Park) position.
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:Never place the selector lever in the "P" Never place the selector lever in the "P"Never place the selector lever in the "P" Never place the selector lever in the "P"
Never place the selector lever in the "P"
(Park) position unless the vehicle is fully (Park) position unless the vehicle is fully(Park) position unless the vehicle is fully (Park) position unless the vehicle is fully
(Park) position unless the vehicle is fully
stopped. Failure to observe this caution will stopped. Failure to observe this caution willstopped. Failure to observe this caution will stopped. Failure to observe this caution will
stopped. Failure to observe this caution will
cause severe damage to the transaxle. cause severe damage to the transaxle.cause severe damage to the transaxle. cause severe damage to the transaxle.
cause severe damage to the transaxle.
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o R (Reverse): o R (Reverse):o R (Reverse): o R (Reverse):
o R (Reverse):Use for backing up the vehicle. Bring the car to a
complete stop before shifting the selector lever to
"R" position.The first few shifts on a new vehicle, or if the The first few shifts on a new vehicle, or if theThe first few shifts on a new vehicle, or if the The first few shifts on a new vehicle, or if the
The first few shifts on a new vehicle, or if the
battery has been disconnected, may be some- battery has been disconnected, may be some-battery has been disconnected, may be some- battery has been disconnected, may be some-
battery has been disconnected, may be some-
what abrupt. This is a normal condition, and what abrupt. This is a normal condition, andwhat abrupt. This is a normal condition, and what abrupt. This is a normal condition, and
what abrupt. This is a normal condition, and
the shifting sequence will adjust after shifts the shifting sequence will adjust after shiftsthe shifting sequence will adjust after shifts the shifting sequence will adjust after shifts
the shifting sequence will adjust after shifts
are cycled a few times by the T.C.M (Transaxle are cycled a few times by the T.C.M (Transaxleare cycled a few times by the T.C.M (Transaxle are cycled a few times by the T.C.M (Transaxle
are cycled a few times by the T.C.M (Transaxle
Control Module.) Control Module.)Control Module.) Control Module.)
Control Module.) o Be sure the car is completely stopped before
you attempt to shift into reverse. The transaxle
can be damaged if you do not. To shift into
reverse, depress the clutch, move the shift
lever to neutral, wait three seconds, then shift
to the reverse position.
o Exercise extreme caution when driving on a
slippery surface. Be especially careful when
braking, accelerating or shifting gears. On a
slippery surface, an abrupt change in vehicle
speed can cause the drive wheels to lose
traction and the vehicle to go out of control.
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:o oo o
o
The risk of rollover is greatly increased if The risk of rollover is greatly increased ifThe risk of rollover is greatly increased if The risk of rollover is greatly increased if
The risk of rollover is greatly increased if
you lose control of your vehicle at high- you lose control of your vehicle at high-you lose control of your vehicle at high- you lose control of your vehicle at high-
you lose control of your vehicle at high-
way speeds. way speeds.way speeds. way speeds.
way speeds.
o oo o
o
Loss of control often occurs if two or more Loss of control often occurs if two or moreLoss of control often occurs if two or more Loss of control often occurs if two or more
Loss of control often occurs if two or more
wheels drop off the roadway and the driv- wheels drop off the roadway and the driv-wheels drop off the roadway and the driv- wheels drop off the roadway and the driv-
wheels drop off the roadway and the driv-
er oversteers to reenter the roadway. er oversteers to reenter the roadway.er oversteers to reenter the roadway. er oversteers to reenter the roadway.
er oversteers to reenter the roadway.
o oo o
o
In the event your vehicle leaves the road- In the event your vehicle leaves the road-In the event your vehicle leaves the road- In the event your vehicle leaves the road-
In the event your vehicle leaves the road-
way, do not steer sharply. Instead, slow way, do not steer sharply. Instead, slowway, do not steer sharply. Instead, slow way, do not steer sharply. Instead, slow
way, do not steer sharply. Instead, slow
down before pulling back into the travel down before pulling back into the traveldown before pulling back into the travel down before pulling back into the travel
down before pulling back into the travel
lanes. lanes.lanes. lanes.
lanes.
o oo o
o
In a collision crash, an unbelted person is In a collision crash, an unbelted person isIn a collision crash, an unbelted person is In a collision crash, an unbelted person is
In a collision crash, an unbelted person is
significantly more likely to die than a per- significantly more likely to die than a per-significantly more likely to die than a per- significantly more likely to die than a per-
significantly more likely to die than a per-
son wearing a seatbelt. son wearing a seatbelt.son wearing a seatbelt. son wearing a seatbelt.
son wearing a seatbelt.
o oo o
o
Never exceed posted speed limits. Never exceed posted speed limits.Never exceed posted speed limits. Never exceed posted speed limits.
Never exceed posted speed limits.

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o L (Low gear): o L (Low gear):o L (Low gear): o L (Low gear):
o L (Low gear):Use for driving up a very steep grade or for
engine braking when descending steep hills.
When downshifting to "L", the transaxle will tem-
porarily remain in second gear until the vehicle
has slowed enough for low gear to engage. Do
not exceed 31 mph (50 km/h) in low gear.
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CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:o oo o
o
Shift into "R" and "P" position only when Shift into "R" and "P" position only whenShift into "R" and "P" position only when Shift into "R" and "P" position only when
Shift into "R" and "P" position only when
the vehicle has completely stopped. the vehicle has completely stopped.the vehicle has completely stopped. the vehicle has completely stopped.
the vehicle has completely stopped.
o oo o
o
Do not accelerate the engine in reverse or Do not accelerate the engine in reverse orDo not accelerate the engine in reverse or Do not accelerate the engine in reverse or
Do not accelerate the engine in reverse or
any of the forward positions with the any of the forward positions with theany of the forward positions with the any of the forward positions with the
any of the forward positions with the
brakes applied. brakes applied.brakes applied. brakes applied.
brakes applied.
o oo o
o
Always apply the footbrake when shifting Always apply the footbrake when shiftingAlways apply the footbrake when shifting Always apply the footbrake when shifting
Always apply the footbrake when shifting
from "P" or "N", to "R", "D", "3", "2" or "L" from "P" or "N", to "R", "D", "3", "2" or "L"from "P" or "N", to "R", "D", "3", "2" or "L" from "P" or "N", to "R", "D", "3", "2" or "L"
from "P" or "N", to "R", "D", "3", "2" or "L"
position. position.position. position.
position.
o oo o
o
Do not use the "P" (Park) position in place Do not use the "P" (Park) position in placeDo not use the "P" (Park) position in place Do not use the "P" (Park) position in place
Do not use the "P" (Park) position in place
of the parking brake. Always set the park- of the parking brake. Always set the park-of the parking brake. Always set the park- of the parking brake. Always set the park-
of the parking brake. Always set the park-
ing brake, shift the transaxle into "P" (Park) ing brake, shift the transaxle into "P" (Park)ing brake, shift the transaxle into "P" (Park) ing brake, shift the transaxle into "P" (Park)
ing brake, shift the transaxle into "P" (Park)
position and turn off the ignition when position and turn off the ignition whenposition and turn off the ignition when position and turn off the ignition when
position and turn off the ignition when
you leave the vehicle, even momentarily. you leave the vehicle, even momentarily.you leave the vehicle, even momentarily. you leave the vehicle, even momentarily.
you leave the vehicle, even momentarily.
Never leave the vehicle unattended while Never leave the vehicle unattended whileNever leave the vehicle unattended while Never leave the vehicle unattended while
Never leave the vehicle unattended while
the engine is running. the engine is running.the engine is running. the engine is running.
the engine is running.
o oo o
o
Check the automatic transaxle fluid level Check the automatic transaxle fluid levelCheck the automatic transaxle fluid level Check the automatic transaxle fluid level
Check the automatic transaxle fluid level
regularly, and add fluid as necessary. regularly, and add fluid as necessary.regularly, and add fluid as necessary. regularly, and add fluid as necessary.
regularly, and add fluid as necessary.
See the maintenance schedule for the See the maintenance schedule for theSee the maintenance schedule for the See the maintenance schedule for the
See the maintenance schedule for the
proper fluid recommendation. proper fluid recommendation.proper fluid recommendation. proper fluid recommendation.
proper fluid recommendation.
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NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:o oo o
o
For smooth and safe operation, depress For smooth and safe operation, depressFor smooth and safe operation, depress For smooth and safe operation, depress
For smooth and safe operation, depress
the brake pedal when shifting from "Neu- the brake pedal when shifting from "Neu-the brake pedal when shifting from "Neu- the brake pedal when shifting from "Neu-
the brake pedal when shifting from "Neu-
tral" position or "Park" position to a for- tral" position or "Park" position to a for-tral" position or "Park" position to a for- tral" position or "Park" position to a for-
tral" position or "Park" position to a for-
ward or reverse gear. ward or reverse gear.ward or reverse gear. ward or reverse gear.
ward or reverse gear.
o oo o
o
The ignition key must be in the "ON" The ignition key must be in the "ON"The ignition key must be in the "ON" The ignition key must be in the "ON"
The ignition key must be in the "ON"
position and the brake pedal fully de- position and the brake pedal fully de-position and the brake pedal fully de- position and the brake pedal fully de-
position and the brake pedal fully de-
pressed in order to move the shift lever pressed in order to move the shift leverpressed in order to move the shift lever pressed in order to move the shift lever
pressed in order to move the shift lever
from the "P" (Park) position to any of the from the "P" (Park) position to any of thefrom the "P" (Park) position to any of the from the "P" (Park) position to any of the
from the "P" (Park) position to any of the
other positions. other positions.other positions. other positions.
other positions.
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o 2 (Second gear): o 2 (Second gear):o 2 (Second gear): o 2 (Second gear):
o 2 (Second gear):Use for driving on a slippery road, hill climbing or
engine braking downhill. "2" automatically shifts
between first and second gears.
This means that no shift-up to 3rd gear is per-
formed. However, the shift-up to third gear is
done when the car speed exceeds a certain
value to prevent the engine from over-revving.
Manually move the selector to "D" returning to
normal driving condition.
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o N (Neutral): o N (Neutral):o N (Neutral): o N (Neutral):
o N (Neutral):In the "N" position, the transaxle is in neutral,
which means that no gears are engaged. The
engine can be started with the shift lever in "N"
position, although this is not recommended ex-
cept if the engine stalls while the car is moving.
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o D (Drive): o D (Drive):o D (Drive): o D (Drive):
o D (Drive):Use for normal driving. The transaxle will auto-
matically shift through a four-gear sequence.
Never downshift manually to "2" position or "L"
position when vehicle speed is more than 60 mph
(96 km/h).
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o 3 (Third gear): o 3 (Third gear):o 3 (Third gear): o 3 (Third gear):
o 3 (Third gear):Use for towing a trailer during hill climbing or to
use engine braking downhill.
"3" automatically shifts between 1st, 2nd and 3rd
gears. This means that no shift-up to 4th gear is
performed. However, the shift-up to 4th gear is
done when the car speed exceeds a certain
value to prevent the engine from over-revving.
Manually move the selector to "D" when return-
ing to normal driving condition.o oo o
o
It is always possible to shift from "R", "N", It is always possible to shift from "R", "N",It is always possible to shift from "R", "N", It is always possible to shift from "R", "N",
It is always possible to shift from "R", "N",
"D", "3", "2", "L" position to "P" position. "D", "3", "2", "L" position to "P" position."D", "3", "2", "L" position to "P" position. "D", "3", "2", "L" position to "P" position.
"D", "3", "2", "L" position to "P" position.
The vehicle must be fully stopped to avoid The vehicle must be fully stopped to avoidThe vehicle must be fully stopped to avoid The vehicle must be fully stopped to avoid
The vehicle must be fully stopped to avoid
transaxle damage. transaxle damage.transaxle damage. transaxle damage.
transaxle damage.

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAIDRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
2- 9
C300B01E-GAT
TCS ON/OFF Mode TCS ON/OFF ModeTCS ON/OFF Mode TCS ON/OFF Mode
TCS ON/OFF ModeIn the TCS ON mode, the indicator in the instru-
ment cluster will not be illuminated.
To switch the TCS OFF mode, press the TCS
switch . And the SLIP control will be deactivated
and the TCS indicator in the instrument cluster
will be illuminated.
SLIP Control SLIP ControlSLIP Control SLIP Control
SLIP ControlLimits the drive wheels from spinning exces-
sively during starting or while making accelerat-
ed turns on slippery roads to avoid losing the
driving force of the front wheels.
Driving hints Driving hintsDriving hints Driving hints
Driving hintsTCS does not actively apply brakes. Be sure to
decelerate the car sufficiently before entering
curves.
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:When the TCS indicator blinks, SLIP control When the TCS indicator blinks, SLIP controlWhen the TCS indicator blinks, SLIP control When the TCS indicator blinks, SLIP control
When the TCS indicator blinks, SLIP control
has been activated. It also means that the has been activated. It also means that thehas been activated. It also means that the has been activated. It also means that the
has been activated. It also means that the
road is slippery or your car is accelerating road is slippery or your car is acceleratingroad is slippery or your car is accelerating road is slippery or your car is accelerating
road is slippery or your car is accelerating
excessively. In this situation, release foot excessively. In this situation, release footexcessively. In this situation, release foot excessively. In this situation, release foot
excessively. In this situation, release foot
pressure from the accelerator pedal and main- pressure from the accelerator pedal and main-pressure from the accelerator pedal and main- pressure from the accelerator pedal and main-
pressure from the accelerator pedal and main-
tain moderate speed. tain moderate speed.tain moderate speed. tain moderate speed.
tain moderate speed.
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:Traction control is only a driving aid; all Traction control is only a driving aid; allTraction control is only a driving aid; all Traction control is only a driving aid; all
Traction control is only a driving aid; all
normal precautions for driving in inclement normal precautions for driving in inclementnormal precautions for driving in inclement normal precautions for driving in inclement
normal precautions for driving in inclement
weather and on slippery driving surfaces weather and on slippery driving surfacesweather and on slippery driving surfaces weather and on slippery driving surfaces
weather and on slippery driving surfaces
should be observed. should be observed.should be observed. should be observed.
should be observed.
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Indicator and Warning Indicator and WarningIndicator and Warning Indicator and Warning
Indicator and WarningThe indicator should illuminate when the ignition
key is turned to "ON" or "START", but should go
out after three seconds.
If the indicator does not illuminate, have it checked
by an authorized Hyundai dealer.
Should there be any unusual conditions in the
device, TCS illuminates as a warning.
If TCS illuminates, pull your car to a safe place
and stop the engine.
Then, start the engine again to check if the TCS
indicator goes out.
If the indicator remains lit even after the engine
has been started, have your car checked by an
authorized Hyundai dealer.
NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:1) 1)1) 1)
1)
Turn off the engine. Then restart the en- Turn off the engine. Then restart the en-Turn off the engine. Then restart the en- Turn off the engine. Then restart the en-
Turn off the engine. Then restart the en-
gine, and the TCS mode will automatically gine, and the TCS mode will automaticallygine, and the TCS mode will automatically gine, and the TCS mode will automatically
gine, and the TCS mode will automatically
turn "ON". turn "ON".turn "ON". turn "ON".
turn "ON".
2) 2)2) 2)
2)
When the traction control is operating When the traction control is operatingWhen the traction control is operating When the traction control is operating
When the traction control is operating
properly, you can feel a slight pulsation in properly, you can feel a slight pulsation inproperly, you can feel a slight pulsation in properly, you can feel a slight pulsation in
properly, you can feel a slight pulsation in
the vehicle. This is only the effect of brake the vehicle. This is only the effect of brakethe vehicle. This is only the effect of brake the vehicle. This is only the effect of brake
the vehicle. This is only the effect of brake
control and indicates nothing unusual. control and indicates nothing unusual.control and indicates nothing unusual. control and indicates nothing unusual.
control and indicates nothing unusual.
3) 3)3) 3)
3)
When the engine starts, a click is heard When the engine starts, a click is heardWhen the engine starts, a click is heard When the engine starts, a click is heard
When the engine starts, a click is heard
from the engine compartment; however, from the engine compartment; however,from the engine compartment; however, from the engine compartment; however,
from the engine compartment; however,
this is only the sound of traction control this is only the sound of traction controlthis is only the sound of traction control this is only the sound of traction control
this is only the sound of traction control
being checked. being checked.being checked. being checked.
being checked.
4) 4)4) 4)
4)
When moving out of the mud or fresh When moving out of the mud or freshWhen moving out of the mud or fresh When moving out of the mud or fresh
When moving out of the mud or fresh
snow, pressing the accelerator pedal may snow, pressing the accelerator pedal maysnow, pressing the accelerator pedal may snow, pressing the accelerator pedal may
snow, pressing the accelerator pedal may
not cause the engine speed to increase. not cause the engine speed to increase.not cause the engine speed to increase. not cause the engine speed to increase.
not cause the engine speed to increase.NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:1) 1)1) 1)
1)
When TCS illuminates, traction control is When TCS illuminates, traction control isWhen TCS illuminates, traction control is When TCS illuminates, traction control is
When TCS illuminates, traction control is
automatically deactivated for safety. automatically deactivated for safety.automatically deactivated for safety. automatically deactivated for safety.
automatically deactivated for safety.
2) 2)2) 2)
2)
This warning function is not provided when This warning function is not provided whenThis warning function is not provided when This warning function is not provided when
This warning function is not provided when
the driver selects the TCS-OFF mode. the driver selects the TCS-OFF mode.the driver selects the TCS-OFF mode. the driver selects the TCS-OFF mode.
the driver selects the TCS-OFF mode.
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DRIVING FOR ECONOMY DRIVING FOR ECONOMYDRIVING FOR ECONOMY DRIVING FOR ECONOMY
DRIVING FOR ECONOMYYou can save fuel and get more miles from your
car if you follow these suggestions:
o Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a moderate
rate. Don't make "jack-rabbit" starts or full-
throttle shifts and maintain a steady cruising
speed. Don't race between stoplights. Try to
adjust your speed to that of the other traffic so
you don't have to change speeds unneces-
sarily. Avoid heavy traffic whenever possible.
Always maintain a safe distance from other
vehicles so you can avoid unnecessary brak-
ing. This also reduces brake wear.
o Drive at a moderate speed. The faster you
drive, the more fuel your car uses. Driving at
a moderate speed, especially on the high-
way, is one of the most effective ways to
reduce fuel consumption.
o Don't "ride" the brake or clutch pedal. This
can increase fuel consumption and also in-
crease wear on these components. In addi-
tion, driving with your foot resting on the brake
pedal may cause the brakes to overheat,
which reduces their effectiveness and may
lead to more serious consequences.

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAIDRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
2- 1415. If you have to stop while going uphill, do not
hold the vehicle in place by pressing on the
accelerator. This can cause the automatic
transaxle to overheat. Use the parking brake
or footbrake.
NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:When towing check transaxle fluid more fre- When towing check transaxle fluid more fre-When towing check transaxle fluid more fre- When towing check transaxle fluid more fre-
When towing check transaxle fluid more fre-
quently. quently.quently. quently.
quently.
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:If overheating should occur when towing, If overheating should occur when towing,If overheating should occur when towing, If overheating should occur when towing,
If overheating should occur when towing,
(the temperature gauge reads near red zone), (the temperature gauge reads near red zone),(the temperature gauge reads near red zone), (the temperature gauge reads near red zone),
(the temperature gauge reads near red zone),
taking the following action may reduce or taking the following action may reduce ortaking the following action may reduce or taking the following action may reduce or
taking the following action may reduce or
eliminate the problem. eliminate the problem.eliminate the problem. eliminate the problem.
eliminate the problem.
1. 1.1. 1.
1.
Turn off the air conditioner. Turn off the air conditioner.Turn off the air conditioner. Turn off the air conditioner.
Turn off the air conditioner.
2. 2.2. 2.
2.
Reduce highway speed. Reduce highway speed.Reduce highway speed. Reduce highway speed.
Reduce highway speed.
3. 3.3. 3.
3.
Select a lower gear when going uphill. Select a lower gear when going uphill.Select a lower gear when going uphill. Select a lower gear when going uphill.
Select a lower gear when going uphill.
4. 4.4. 4.
4.
While in stop and go traffic, place the gear While in stop and go traffic, place the gearWhile in stop and go traffic, place the gear While in stop and go traffic, place the gear
While in stop and go traffic, place the gear
selector in park or neutral and idle the selector in park or neutral and idle theselector in park or neutral and idle the selector in park or neutral and idle the
selector in park or neutral and idle the
engine at a higher speed. engine at a higher speed.engine at a higher speed. engine at a higher speed.
engine at a higher speed. 7. The vehicle/trailer combination is more af-
fected by crosswind and buffeting.
When being passed by a large vehicle, keep
a constant speed and steer straight ahead. If
there is too much wind buffeting slow down to
get out of the other vehicle's air turbulence.
8. When parking your car and trailer, especially
on a hill, be sure to follow all the normal
precautions. Turn your front wheel into the
curb, set the parking brake firmly, and put the
transaxle in 1st or Reverse (manual) or Park
(automatic). In addition, place wheel chocks
at each of the trailer's tires.
9. If the trailer has electric brakes, start your
vehicle and trailer moving, and then apply the
trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the
brakes are working. This lets you check your
electrical connection at the same time.
10. During your trip, occasionally check to be
sure that the load is secure, and that the
lights and any trailer brakes are still working.
11. Avoid jerky starts, sudden acceleration or
sudden stops.
12. Avoid sharp turns and rapid lane changes.
13. Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long
or too frequently. This could cause the brakes
to overheat, resulting in reduced braking effi-
ciency.
14. When going down a hill, shift into a lower gear
and use the engine braking effect.
When ascending a long grade, downshift the
transaxle to a lower gear and reduce speed to
reduce chances of engine overloading and/or
overheating.

WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCYWHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
3-2
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:The gas produced by the battery during the The gas produced by the battery during theThe gas produced by the battery during the The gas produced by the battery during the
The gas produced by the battery during the
jump-start operation is highly explosive. If jump-start operation is highly explosive. Ifjump-start operation is highly explosive. If jump-start operation is highly explosive. If
jump-start operation is highly explosive. If
these instructions are not followed exactly, these instructions are not followed exactly,these instructions are not followed exactly, these instructions are not followed exactly,
these instructions are not followed exactly,
serious personal injury and damage to the serious personal injury and damage to theserious personal injury and damage to the serious personal injury and damage to the
serious personal injury and damage to the
vehicle may occur! If you are not sure how to vehicle may occur! If you are not sure how tovehicle may occur! If you are not sure how to vehicle may occur! If you are not sure how to
vehicle may occur! If you are not sure how to
follow this procedure, seek qualified assis- follow this procedure, seek qualified assis-follow this procedure, seek qualified assis- follow this procedure, seek qualified assis-
follow this procedure, seek qualified assis-
tance. Automobile batteries contain sulfuric tance. Automobile batteries contain sulfurictance. Automobile batteries contain sulfuric tance. Automobile batteries contain sulfuric
tance. Automobile batteries contain sulfuric
acid. This is poisonous and highly corrosive. acid. This is poisonous and highly corrosive.acid. This is poisonous and highly corrosive. acid. This is poisonous and highly corrosive.
acid. This is poisonous and highly corrosive.
When jump starting, wear protective glasses When jump starting, wear protective glassesWhen jump starting, wear protective glasses When jump starting, wear protective glasses
When jump starting, wear protective glasses
and be careful not to get acid on yourself, and be careful not to get acid on yourself,and be careful not to get acid on yourself, and be careful not to get acid on yourself,
and be careful not to get acid on yourself,
your clothing or on the car. your clothing or on the car.your clothing or on the car. your clothing or on the car.
your clothing or on the car.
o If you should accidentally get acid on your
skin or in your eyes, immediately remove any
contaminated clothing and flush the area with
clear water for at least 15 minutes. Then
promptly obtain medical attention. If you must
be transported to an emergency facility, con-
tinue to apply water to the affected area with
a sponge or cloth.
o The gas produced by the battery during the
jump-start operation is highly explosive. Do
not smoke or allow a spark or an open flame
in the vicinity.
o The battery being used to provide the jump
start must be 12-volt. If you cannot determine
that it is a 12-volt battery, do not attempt to
use it for the jump start.
o To jump start a car with a discharged battery,
follow this procedure exactly:1. If the booster battery is installed in another
vehicle, be sure the two vehicles are not
touching.
2. Turn off all unnecessary lights and acces-
sories in both vehicles.
3. Attach the clamps of the jumper cable in the
exact location shown in the illustration. First,
attach one clamp of the jumper cable to the
positive (+) post or cable of the discharged
battery. Then attach the other end of the
same cable to the positive (+) post or cable
of the booster battery. Next, using the other
cable, attach one clamp to the negative (-)
post or cable of the booster battery. Then
attach the other end of that cable to a solid
metal part of the engine away from the
battery. Do not connect the cable to any
moving part.
4. Start the engine in the car with the booster
battery and let it run for a few minutes. This
will help to assure that the booster battery is
fully charged. During the jumping operation,
run the engine in this vehicle at about 2,000
rpm.
5. Start the engine in the car with the discharged
battery using the normal starting procedure.
After the engine starts, leave the jumper
cables connected and let the engine run at
fast idle or about 2,000 rpm for several min-
utes.
6. Carefully remove the jumper cables in the
reverse order of attachment.
If you do not know why your battery became
discharged (because the lights were left on,
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IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATSIF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS
IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATSIf your temperature gauge indicates overheating,
you experience a loss of power, or hear loud
pinging or knocking and the engine is probably
too hot. If this happens and, you should:
1. Pull off the road and stop as soon as it is safe
to do so.
2. Place the gear selector lever in "P" (auto-
matic), or neutral (manual transaxle) and set
the parking brake. If the air conditioning is on,
turn it off.
3. If engine coolant is running out under the car
or steam is coming out from the hood, stop
the engine. Do not open the hood until the
engine coolant has stopped running or the
steaming has stopped. If there is no visible
loss of engine coolant and no steam, leave
the engine running and check to be sure the
engine cooling fan is operating. If the fan is
not running, turn the engine off.
4. Check to see if the water pump drive belt is
missing. If it is not missing, check to see that
it is tight. If the drive belt seems to be satis-
factory, check for engine coolant leaking from
the radiator, hoses or under the car. (If the air
conditioning had been in use, it is normal for
cold water to be draining from it when you
stop).
etc.), have the charging system checked by your
Hyundai dealer.