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Introduction
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Leaded (if equipped)
For some countries, your vehicle is 
designed to use leaded gasoline. When
you are going to use leaded gasoline,
ask to an authorized HYUNDAI dealer
whether leaded gasoline in your vehicle
is available or not. Octane Rating of leaded gasoline is 
same with unleaded one. 
A020103APA
Gasoline containing alcohol andmethanol
Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and 
ethanol (also known as grain alcohol),and gasoline or gasohol containing
methanol (also known as wood alcohol)
are being marketed along with or instead
of leaded or unleaded gasoline. Do not use gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol, and do not use gasoline or
gasohol containing any methanol. Either
of these fuels may cause drivability prob-lems and damage to the fuel system. 
Discontinue using gasohol of any kind if 
drivability problems occur. Vehicle damage or drivability problems
may not be covered by the manufactur-
er’s warranty if they result from the useof: 
1. Gasohol containing more than 10%
ethanol.
2. Gasoline or gasohol containing methanol.
3. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol. (except for vehicle designed to use leaded 
gasoline for some countries)WARNING 
• Do not "top off" after the nozzle automatically shuts off when refueling.
 Always check that the fuel cap is installed securely to prevent fuel
spillage in the event of an acci-dent.
CAUTION
NEVER USE LEADED FUEL. The
use of leaded fuel is detrimental to
the catalytic converter and willdamage the engine control sys-tem’s oxygen sensor and affect emission control.
Never add any fuel system cleaningagents to the fuel tank other thanwhat has been specified. (Consultan authorized HYUNDAI dealer for
details.)
CAUTION
Never use gasohol which containsmethanol. Discontinue use of any gasohol product which impairs dri-
vability.  
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Immobilizer system (if equipped) 
Your vehicle may be equipped with an 
electronic engine immobilizer system to
reduce the risk of unauthorized vehicle
use. 
Your immobilizer system is comprised of 
a small transponder in the ignition key
and electronic devices inside the vehicle. 
With the immobilizer system, whenever 
you insert your ignition key into the igni-
tion switch and turn it to ON, it checks
and determines and verifies if the ignition
key is valid or not. 
If the key is determined to be valid, the 
engine will start. 
If the key is determined to be invalid, the 
engine will not start.
To deactivate the immobilizer sys-tem:
Insert the ignition key into the key cylin- 
der and turn it to the ON position.
To activate the immobilizer system:
Turn the ignition key to the OFF position. 
The immobilizer system activates auto-
matically. Without a valid ignition key for
your vehicle, the engine will not start.
✽✽ NOTICE
When starting the engine, do not use the 
key with other immobilizer keys around.
Otherwise the engine may not start or
may stop soon after it starts. Keep each
key separate in order to avoid a starting
malfunction. ✽
✽
NOTICE
If you need additional keys or lose your 
keys, consult an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
CAUTION
The transponder in your ignition key is an important part of the immobilizer system. It is designedto give years of trouble-free service,however you should avoid expo-
sure to moisture, static electricityand rough handling. Immobilizer system malfunction could occur.
OHD046100
CAUTION
Do not put metal accessories nearthe ignition switch.
The engine may not start for themetal accessories may interrupt thetransponder signal from normallytransmitting
WARNING
In order to prevent theft of your 
vehicle, do not leave spare keys
anywhere in your vehicle. Your
immobilizer password is a cus-
tomer unique password and should
be kept confidential. Do not leave
this number anywhere in your vehi-
cle.   
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3. Pull the support rod from the hood. 
4. Hold the hood open with the support
rod. D090200APA Closing the hood 
1. Before closing the hood, check the fol-
lowing:
 must be correctly installed.
 bustible material must be removed 
from the engine compartment.
2. Return the support rod to its clip to prevent it from rattling.
3. Lower the hood until it is about 30 cm (1 ft.) above the closed position and let
it drop. Make sure that it locks into
place.
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WARNING - Hot parts
Grasp the support rod in the area 
wrapped in plastic. The plastic will
help prevent you from being burned
by hot metal when the engine ishot.
WARNING
 Before closing the hood, ensure that all obstructions are removed 
from the hood opening. Closingthe hood with an obstruction
present in the hood opening may
result in property damage or
severe personal injury.
 Do not leave gloves, rags or any other combustible material in the
engine compartment. Doing so
may cause a heat-induced fire.
WARNING 
 Always double check to be sure that the hood is firmly latched 
before driving away. If it is not
latched, the hood could open
while the vehicle is being driven,
causing a total loss of visibility,
which might result in an accident.
 The support rod must be inserted completely into the hole whenev-
er you inspect the engine com-
partment. This will prevent the
hood from falling and possibly
injuring you.
 Do not move the vehicle with the hood in the raised position, asvision is obstructed and the hood
could fall or be damaged.     
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D100100APA Opening the fuel filler lid 
The fuel filler lid must be opened from 
inside the vehicle by pulling up on thefuel filler lid opener located on the front
floor area under the driver’s seat.
✽✽NOTICE
If the fuel filler lid will not open because 
ice has formed around it, tap lightly or
push on the lid to break the ice and
release the lid. Do not pry on the lid. If
necessary, spray around the lid with an
approved de-icer fluid (do not use radi-
ator anti-freeze) or move the vehicle to a
warm place and allow the ice to melt.
1. Stop the engine. 
2. To open the fuel filler lid, pull the fuel filler lid opener up.
3. Pull the fuel filler lid (1) out to fully open.
4. To remove the cap, turn the fuel tank cap (2) counterclockwise.
5. Refuel as needed. D100200AUN Closing the fuel filler lid 
1. To install the cap, turn it clockwise until
it “clicks”. This indicates that the cap is securely tightened.
2. Close the fuel filler lid and push it light- ly and make sure that it is securelyclosed.
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FUEL FILLER LID 
OPA047032OPA047017WARNING 
- Refueling
 If pressurized fuel sprays out, it can cover your clothes or skin 
and thus subject you to the risk
of fire and burns. Always remove
the fuel cap carefully and slowly.
If the cap is venting fuel or if you
hear a hissing sound, wait until
the condition stops before com-
pletely removing the cap.
 Do not "top off" after the nozzle automatically shuts off whenrefueling.
 Always check that the fuel cap is installed securely to prevent fuel
spillage in the event of an acci-dent.    
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(Continued) 
 Do not get back into a vehicle
once you have begun refueling 
since you can generate static
electricity by touching, rubbing
or sliding against any item or fab-
ric (polyester, satin, nylon, etc.)
capable of producing static elec-
tricity. Static electricity discharge
can ignite fuel vapors resulting in
rapid burning. If you must re-
enter the vehicle, you should
once again eliminate potentially
dangerous static electricity dis-
charge by touching a metal part
of the vehicle, away from the fuel
filler neck, nozzle or other gaso-
line source.
(Continued)WARNING - Refueling dan- 
gers
Automotive fuels are flammable 
materials. When refueling, please
note the following guidelines care-
fully. Failure to follow these guide-
lines may result in severe personal
injury, severe burns or death by fire
or explosion. 
 Read and follow all warning at the gas station facility.
 Before refueling note the location of the Emergency Gasoline Shut- 
Off, if available, at the gas station
facility.
 Before touching the fuel nozzle, you should eliminate potentially
dangerous static electricity dis-
charge by touching another metal
part of the vehicle, a safe dis-
tance away from the fuel filler
neck, nozzle, or other gas source.
(Continued)(Continued) 
 When using an approvedportable fuel container, be sure to place the container on the
ground prior to refueling. Static
electricity discharge from the
container can ignite fuel vapors
causing a fire. Once refueling has
begun, contact with the vehicleshould be maintained until the
filling is complete. 
Use only approved portable plas- 
tic fuel containers designed to
carry and store gasoline.
 Do not use cellular phones while refueling. Electric current and/or
electronic interference from cel-
lular phones can potentially
ignite fuel vapors causing a fire.
 When refueling, always shut the engine off. Sparks produced byelectrical components related to
the engine can ignite fuel vapors
causing a fire. Once refueling is
complete, check to make sure thefiller cap and filler door are
securely closed, before starting
the engine.
(Continued)  
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Electric power steering  (if equipped) 
Power steering uses the motor to assist 
you in steering the vehicle. If the engine
is off or if the power steering system
becomes inoperative, the vehicle may
still be steered, but it will require
increased steering effort. 
The motor driven power steering is con- 
trolled by power steering control unit
which sense the steering wheel torque
and vehicle speed to command the
motor. 
The steering wheel becomes heavier as 
the vehicle’s speed increases and
becomes lighter as the vehicle’s speed
decreases for the better control of the
steering wheel. 
Should you notice any change in the 
effort required to steer during normal
vehicle operation, have the power steer-
ing checked by an authorized Hyundai
dealer.✽✽NOTICE
The following symptoms may occur dur- 
ing normal vehicle operation:
 The EPS warning light does not illumi- nate.
 The steering effort is high immediate- ly after turning the ignition switch on.
This happens as the system performs
the EPS system diagnostics. When the
diagnostics is completed, the steering
wheel will return to its normal condi-
tion.
 A click noise may be heard from the
EPS relay after the ignition switch is
turned to the ON or LOCK position.
 Motor noise may be heard when the vehicle is at a stop or at a low driving
speed.
 If the Electric Power Steering System
does not operate normally, the warn-
ing light will illuminate on the instru-
ment cluster. The steering wheel may
become difficult to control or operate
abnormally. Take your vehicle to an
authorized Hyundai dealer and have
the vehicle checked as soon as possi-
ble. (Continued)(Continued)
 The steering effort increases if the
steering wheel is rotated continuously
when the vehicle is not in motion.
However, after a few minutes, it will
return to its normal condition.
 When you operate the steering wheel in low temperature, abnormal noise
could occur. If temperature rises, the
noise will disappear. This is a normal
condition.
STEERING WHEEL 
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Warnings and indicators 
All warning lights are checked by turning 
the ignition switch ON (do not start the
engine). Any light that does not illuminate
should be checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer. 
After starting the engine, check to make 
sure that all warning lights are off. If anyare still on, this indicates a situation that
needs attention. When releasing the
parking brake, the brake system warning
light should go off. The fuel warning light
will stay on if the fuel level is low.D150302APA
Air bag warning light
(if equipped) 
This warning light will illuminate for 
approximately 6 seconds each time you
turn the ignition switch to the ON posi-tion. This light also comes on when the  
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) is
not working properly. If the air bag warn-
ing light does not come on, or continu-
ously remains on after operating for
about 6 seconds when you turned the
ignition switch to the ON position or start-
ed the engine, or if it comes on while
driving, have the SRS inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer. D150335APA
Passenger’s front air bag
OFF indicator
(if equipped)
The passenger’s front air bag OFF indi- 
cator illuminates for about 4 seconds
after the ignition switch is turned to theON position. 
The passenger’s front air bag OFF indi- cator also comes on when the passen-
ger’s front air bag ON/OFF switch is set
to the OFF position and turns off when
the  passenger’s front air bag ON/OFF
switch is set to the ON position.
CAUTION
If there is a malfunction of the pas-senger’s front air bag ON/OFFswitch, the passenger’s front air bag OFF indicator will not illumi-
nate and the passenger’s front air bag will inflate in frontal impactcrashes even if the passenger’s front air bag ON/OFF switch is set
to the OFF position.
If this occurs, have an authorizedHYUNDAI dealer inspect the pas- senger’s  front air bag ON/OFFswitch and the SRS air bag system
as soon as possible. 
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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.