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Type B 
As a reminder to the driver, the seat belt 
warning light will illuminate for approxi-
mately 6 seconds each time you turn the
ignition switch ON. However, if the dri-
ver's seat belt is not fastened when the
ignition switch is turned ON or if it is dis-
connected after the ignition switch is
turned ON, the seat belt warning light will
illuminate until the belt is fastened. 
If you drive over 9 km/h (6 mph) without 
the driver's seat belt fastened (but when
the seat belt has been fastened beforeand when the 100 second chime has
never been completed), the seat belt
warning light will blink and the chime will
sound for 100 seconds. 
If you drive over 9 km/h (6 mph) without 
the driver's seat belt fastened (but when
the seat belt has never been fastened orwhen the 100 second chime has been
completed even if the seat belt has been
fastened before), the seat belt warning
light will blink. And then the seat belt
warning chime will sound for 100 sec-
onds if you drive over 20 km/h (12.5 mph)
(but when the 100 second chime has
never been completed).If the driver's seat belt is disconnected
when you drive over 9 km/h (6 mph), the
seat belt warning light will blink and the
chime will sound for approximately 100
seconds. 
If the driver's seat belt is fastened while 
the seat belt warning chime sounds, the
chime will stop at once.
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Turn signal indicator
The blinking green arrows on the instru- 
ment 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 consult-
ed for repairs. 
D150306AUN
High beam indicator 
This indicator illuminates when the head- lights are on and in the high beam posi-
tion or when the turn signal lever is pulled
into the Flash-to-Pass position. 
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Engine oil pressure 
warning light
This warning light indicates the engine oil 
pressure is low. 
If the warning light illuminates while driv- ing: 
1. Drive safely to the side of the road and stop.
2. With the engine off, check the engine oil level. If the level is low, add oil as required.
If the warning light remains on after
adding oil or if oil is not available, call an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer. D150308APA
Parking brake & brake fluid
warning light
This light illuminates if the ignition switch 
is turned ON and goes off in approxi-
mately 3 seconds if the parking brake isnot applied. 
Parking brake warning  
This light is illuminated when the parking 
brake is applied with the ignition switch in
the START or ON position. The warning
light should go off when the parking
brake is released. 
Low brake fluid level warning 
If the warning light remains on, it may 
indicate that the brake fluid level in the
reservoir is low.
If the warning light remains on:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
2. With the engine stopped, check the
brake fluid level immediately and add
fluid as required. Then check all brake
components for fluid leaks.
CAUTION
If the engine is not stopped imme-
diately after the engine oil pressure
warning light is illuminated, severe damage could result.
CAUTION
If the oil pressure warning light stays on while the engine is run-
ning, serious engine damage mayresult. The oil pressure warninglight comes on whenever there is insufficient oil pressure. In normal
operation, it should come on whenthe ignition switch is turned on,then go out when the engine is
started. If the oil pressure warninglight stays on while the engine isrunning, there is a serious malfunc-tion.
If this happens, stop the car assoon as it is safe to do so, turn off the engine and check the oil level. Ifthe oil level is low, fill the engine oilto the proper level and start the
engine again. If the light stays on with the engine running, turn theengine off immediately. In anyinstance where the oil light stays on
when the engine is running, theengine should be checked by anauthorized HYUNDAI dealer before the car is driven again. 
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3. Do not drive the vehicle if leaks arefound, the warning light remains on or 
the brakes do not operate properly.
Have the vehicle towed to any author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer for a brake sys-
tem inspection and necessary repairs.
Your vehicle is equipped with dual-diago-
nal 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 greaterpedal pressure are required to stop the
car. Also, the car will not stop in as short
a distance with only a portion of the
brake system working. If the brakes fail
while you are driving, shift to a lower gear
for additional engine braking and stop the
car as soon as it is safe to do so.
To check bulb operation, check whether
the parking brake and brake fluid warning
light illuminates when the ignition switchis in the ON position. D150339APAO/D OFF indicator 
(if equipped)
The O/D OFF indicator will illuminate 
when the ignition switch is turned ON,
but should go off after approximately 3
seconds. This indicator comes on when
the O/D system is deactivated.
Engine coolant tempera-ture warning light  (if equipped)
The warning light shows the temperature of the engine coolant when the ignition
switch is ON. 
The warning light illuminates if the tem- 
perature of the engine coolant is above120±3°C (248±5.5°F). 
Do not continue driving with an overheat- 
ed engine. If your vehicle overheats, refer
to “Overheating” in the Index.
✽✽ NOTICE
If the engine coolant temperature warn- 
ing light illuminates, it indicates over-
heating that may damage the engine.
WARNING 
Driving the vehicle with a warning 
light on is dangerous. If the brake
warning light remains on, have the
brakes checked and repaired imme-
diately by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
O/D
OFF  
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Shift pattern indicators
(if equipped)
The indicator displays to show the auto- 
matic transaxle shift lever selection. 
(P, R, N-D and sports mode)
Manual transaxle shiftindicator (if equipped)
This indicator informs you which gear is 
desired while driving to save fuel. 
For example
: Indicates that shifting up to the 3rdgear is desired (currently the shift 
lever is in the 2nd gear).
: Indicates that shifting down to the 3rd gear is desired (currently the
shift lever is in the 4th gear).
✽✽   
NOTICE
When the system is not working proper- 
ly, up/down arrow indicator and gear is
not displayed.
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Charging system warning light
This warning light indicates a malfunction 
of either the generator or electricalcharging system. 
If the warning light comes on while the 
vehicle is in motion: 
1. Drive to the nearest safe location.
2. With the engine off, check the genera- tor drive belt for looseness or break- 
age.
3. If the belt is adjusted properly, a prob- lem exists somewhere in the electrical
charging system. Have an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer correct the problem
as soon as possible. D150315AUN
Tailgate open warning light
(if equipped)
This warning light illuminates when the tailgate is not closed securely with the
ignition switch in any position. 
D150316AUN
Door ajar warning light(if equipped)
This warning light illuminates when a door is not closed securely with the igni-
tion switch in any position. 
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Immobilizer indicator (if equipped)
This light illuminates when the immobiliz- 
er key is inserted and turned to the ON
position to start the engine. 
At this time, you can start the engine. The 
light goes out after the engine is running. 
If this light blinks when the ignition switch 
is in the ON position before starting the
engine, have the system checked by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer. 
D150318AUN
Low fuel level warning light
This warning light indicates the fuel tank 
is nearly 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 causethe engine to misfire and damage the
catalytic converter. D150320APA
Malfunction indicator (MIL)
(check engine light) 
(if equipped)
This indicator light is part of the Engine 
Control System which monitors various
emission control system components. If
this light illuminates while driving, it indi-cates that a potential malfunction has
been detected somewhere in the emis-sion control system. This light will also illuminate when the 
ignition switch is turned to the ON posi-
tion, and will go out in a few seconds
after the engine is started. If it illuminates
while driving, or does not illuminate when
the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position, take your vehicle to your near-
est authorized HYUNDAI dealer and
have the system checked. 
Generally, your vehicle will continue to be 
drivable, but have the system checked by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer promptly.
CAUTION
Prolonged driving with the Emission Control System
Malfunction Indicator Light illumi- nated may cause damage to theemission control systems whichcould effect drivability and/or fuel
economy.
CAUTION - Gasoline engine
If the Emission Control SystemMalfunction Indicator Light illumi- nates, potential catalytic converterdamage is possible which could
result in loss of engine power. Havethe Engine Control System inspect- ed as soon as possible by anauthorized HYUNDAI dealer.  
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AUTO STOP indicator 
(if equipped)
This indicator will illuminate when the engine enters the Idle Stop mode of theISG (Idle Stop and Go) system. 
When the automatic starting occurs, the 
" " indicator on the cluster will blink for
5 seconds. 
For more details, refer to section 5, “ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system”.
✽✽ NOTICE
When the engine automatically starts by 
the ISG system, some warning lights
(ABS, ESP, ESP OFF or Parking brake
warning light) may turn on for a few
seconds. This happens because of the
low battery voltage. It does not mean the
system is malfunctioning.
ESP (Electronic Stability Program) indicator(if equipped)
The ESP indicator will illuminate when 
the ignition switch is turned ON, but
should go off after approximately 3 sec-
onds. When the ESP is on, it monitors the
driving conditions. Under normal driving
conditions, the ESP indicator will remain
off. When a slippery or low traction con-dition is encountered, the ESP will oper-
ate, and the ESP indicator will blink to
indicate the ESP is operating. But, if the ESP system malfunctions the 
indicator illuminates and stays on. Take
your vehicle to an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer and have the system checked.
ESP OFF indicator (if equipped)
The ESP OFF indicator will illuminate 
when the ignition switch is turned ON,
but should go off after approximately 3
seconds. To switch to ESP OFF mode,
press the ESP OFF button. The ESPOFF indicator will illuminate indicating
the ESP is deactivated. D150334APA
Electronic power steering
(EPS) system warning light
(if equipped)
This light comes on when the ignition 
switch is turned to the ON position and
then it will go out with the engine started. This light also comes on if the EPS has a 
malfunction. If it comes on while driving,
have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
EPS 
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Lights on warning chime (if equipped)
The lights on warning chime will sound if 
the headlight switch is left in the 1st or
2nd position and the driver’s door isopened. 
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Key reminder warning chime 
(if equipped)
If the driver’s door is opened while the 
ignition key is left in the ignition switch
(ACC or LOCK position), the key
reminder warning chime will sound. This
is to prevent you from locking your keys
in the vehicle. The chime sounds until the
key is removed from the ignition switch or
the driver’s door is closed. D150330AEN
Overspeed warning 
(if equipped)
Overspeed warning light 
If you drive with the speed of 120 km/h or 
more, the overspeed warning light will
blink. This is to prevent you from driving
your vehicle with overspeed. 
Overspeed warning chime 
If you drive with the speed of 120 km/h or 
more, the overspeed warning chime will
sound for about 5 seconds. This is to pre-
vent you from driving your vehicle with
overspeed.
120km/h 
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HAZARD WARNING  FLASHER
D180000AUN 
The hazard warning flasher should be 
used whenever you find it necessary tostop the car in a hazardous location.
When you must make such an emer-
gency 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
switch. 
To turn the hazard warning lights off, 
push the switch a second time.
OPA047059
OPA047104
Type A
Type B   
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To defrost outside windshield  
1. Set the fan speed to the highest(extreme right) position.
2. Set the temperature to the extreme hot position.
3. Select the  position. D270000AUN 
These compartments can be used to 
store small items required by the driver
or passengers.
D270100APA 
Center console storage 
These compartments can be used to 
store small items required by the driver
or front passenger.
OPA047088
WARNING- Flammable
materials
Do not store cigarette lighters, 
propane cylinders, or other flamma-
ble/explosive materials in the vehi-
cle. These items may catch fire
and/or explode if the vehicle is
exposed to hot temperatures for
extended periods.
CAUTION
 To avoid possible theft, do not leave valuables in the storagecompartment.
 Always keep the storage com- partment covers closed while
driving. Do not attempt to placeso many items in the storagecompartment that the storagecompartment cover cannot close
securely.
STORAGE COMPARTMENT    
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D280100APA Cigarette lighter (if equipped) 
For the cigarette lighter to work, the igni- 
tion switch must be in the ACC positionor the ON position. 
To use the cigarette lighter, push it all the 
way into its socket. When the elementhas heated, the lighter will pop out to the
“ready” position. 
If it is necessary to replace the cigarette 
lighter, use only a genuine HYUNDAIreplacement.D280200APA 
Ashtray (if equipped) 
To clean the ashtray, the plastic recepta- 
cle should be removed by lifting the plas-
tic ash receptacle upward and pulling itout.
INTERIOR FEATURES 
CAUTION
Only a genuine HYUNDAI lighter
should be used in the cigarettelighter socket. The use of plug-inaccessories (shavers, hand-heldvacuums, and coffee pots, etc.) may
damage the socket or cause electri-cal failure.
WARNING
 Do not hold the lighter in after it is already heated because it will 
overheat.
 If the lighter does not pop out within 30 seconds, remove it to
prevent overheating.
OPA047091
WARNING  - Ashtray use
 Do not use the vehicle’s ashtrays as waste receptacles.
 Putting lit cigarettes or matches in an ashtray with other com- 
bustible materials may cause a
fire.
OPA047092