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FULL-TIME AWD OPERATIONC350A01CM-AAT(If installed)Engine power can be delivered to all
wheels. Full-time AWD (All Wheel Drive) is
useful when good traction is required, such
as when driving on slippery, wet or snow-
covered roads and when moving out of
mud. Your vehicle is not designed for chal-
lenging off-road use. Full-time AWD ve-
hicles are designed primarily to improve
traction and performance on paved roads
and highways in wet and/or slippery con-
ditions. Occasional off-road use such as
established unpaved roads and trails is
considered normal use. It is always impor-
tant when traveling off-highway that the
driver carefully reduce their speed to a
level that does not exceed the safe oper-
ating speed for those conditions. In gen-
eral, off-road conditions provide less trac-
tion and braking effectiveness than on
road conditions. These factors must be
carefully considered when driving off-road.
Keeping the vehicle in contact with the
driving surface and under control in these
conditions is always the driver's responsi-
bility for the safety of him/herself and his or
her passengers.
C310D01JM-AATIndicators and WarningThe indicators should illuminate when the
ignition key is turned to ON or START but
should go out after three seconds.
If the indicators do not illuminate, or the
ESC or ESC-OFF indicator does not go out
after 3 seconds, have the vehicle checked
by an authorized dealer.
Should there be any unusual conditions in
the device while driving, ESC-OFF indica-
tor illuminates as a warning.
If ESC-OFF indicator illuminates, pull your
car to a safe place and stop the engine.
Then, start the engine again to check if the
ESC-OFF indicator goes out.
If the indicator remains lit even after the
engine has been started, have your car
checked by an authorized Hyundai dealer.
!
WARNING:
This vehicle is designed primarily for on
road use. Driving the vehicle in challeng-
ing off-road conditions may result in
damage to the vehicle. Driving in condi-
tions that exceed the vehicle's intended
design or the driver's experience level
may result in severe injury or death.

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DRIVING FOR ECONOMYC140A02A-AATYou can save fuel and get more miles from
your car if you follow these suggestions:
o Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a moder-
ate rate. Don't make "jack-rabbit" starts
or full-throttle shifts and maintain a
steady cruising speed. Don't race be-
tween 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 pos-
sible. Always maintain a safe distance
from other vehicles so you can avoid
unnecessary braking. 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, espe-
cially on the highway, is one of the most
effective ways to reduce fuel consump-
tion.
o Don't "ride" the brake or clutch pedal.
This can increase fuel consumption and
also increase wear on these compo-
nents. In addition, 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.o Take care of your tires. Keep them in-
flated to the recommended pressure.
Incorrect inflation, either too much or
too little, results in unnecessary tire
wear. Check the tire pressures at least
once a month.
o Be sure that the wheels are aligned
correctly. Improper alignment can re-
sult from hitting curbs or driving too fast
over irregular surfaces. Poor alignment
causes faster tire wear and may also
result in other problems as well as
greater fuel consumption.
o Keep your car in good condition. For
better fuel economy and reduced main-
tenance costs, maintain your car in ac-
cordance with the maintenance sched-
ule in Section 5. If you drive your car in
severe conditions, more frequent main-
tenance is required (see Section 5 for
details).
o Keep your car clean. For maximum
service, your Hyundai should be kept
clean and free of corrosive materials. It
is especially important that mud, dirt,
ice, etc. not be allowed to accumulate
on the underside of the car. This extra
weight can result in increased fuel con-
sumption and also contribute to corro-
sion.o Travel lightly. Don't carry unnecessary
weight in your car. Weight reduces fuel
economy.
o Don't let the engine idle longer than
necessary. If you are waiting (and not in
traffic), turn off your engine and restart
only when you're ready to go.
o Remember, your Hyundai does not re-
quire extended warm-up. After the en-
gine has started, allow the engine to run
for 10 to 20 seconds prior to placing the
vehicle in gear. In very cold weather,
however, give your engine a slightly
longer warm-up period.
o Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine.
Lugging is driving too slowly in too high
a gear resulting in the engine bucking.
If this happens, shift to a lower gear.
Over-revving is racing the engine be-
yond its safe limit. This can be avoided
by shifting at the recommended speeds.
o Use your air conditioning sparingly. The
air conditioning system is operated by
engine power so your fuel economy is
reduced when you use it.

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C190F01CM-AATTrailer or Vehicle Towing Tips1. Before towing, check hitch and safety
chain connections as well as proper
operation of the trailer running lights,
brake lights, and turn signals.
2. Trailer towing requires more fuel than
normal conditions.
3. To maintain engine braking efficiency,
do not tow a trailer with the transaxle in
fifth gear (manual transaxle).
4. Always secure items in the trailer to
prevent load shift while driving.
5. Check the condition and air pressure of
all tires on the trailer and your car. Low
tire pressure can seriously affect the
handling. Also check the spare tire.
6. The vehicle/trailer combination is more
affected 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 buffet-
ing, slow down to get out of the other
vehicle's air turbulence.7. When parking your car and trailer, es-
pecially 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.
8. 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 con-
nection at the same time.
9. During your trip, check occasionally to
be sure that the load is secure, and that
the lights and any trailer brakes are still
working.
10. Avoid jerky starts, sudden accelera-
tion or sudden stops.
11. Avoid sharp turns and rapid lane
changes.
12. Avoid holding the brake pedal down
too long or too frequently. This could
cause the brakes to overheat, resulting
in reduced braking efficiency.
!
WARNING:
o Improperly loading your vehicle and
trailer can seriously affect its steer-
ing and braking performance causing
a crash which could cause serious
injury or death.
o Towing a trailer affects vehicle han-
dling and braking.
o Drive more slowly when towing a trailer
and allow more distance when brak-
ing.
o Be careful when driving in slippery
and windy conditions.
o Be careful when turning and while
driving up and down hills.

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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
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SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONSA - Repeatedly driving short distance of
less than 5miles(8km) in normal tem-
perature or less than 10miles(16km) in
freezing temperature
B - Extensive engine idling or low speed
driving for long distances
C - Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, un-
paved, graveled or salt-spread roads
D - Driving in areas using salt or other
corrosive materials or in very cold
weather
E - Driving in sandy areas
F - More than 50% driving in heavy city
traffic during hot weather above 32°C
(90°F)
G - Driving in mountainous areas
H - Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or
roof rack
I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other com-
mercial use or vehicle towing
J - Driving over 100 MPH(170 Km/h)
K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go con-
ditions
F060D01A-AATo Fuel Lines, Fuel Hoses and Con-
nectionsCheck the fuel lines, fuel hoses and con-
nections for leakage and damage. Have a
trained technician replace any damaged
or leaking parts immediately.F060B01A-AATo Drive BeltsInspect all drive belts for evidence of cuts,
cracks, excessive wear or oil saturation
and replace if necessary. Drive belts should
be checked periodically for proper tension
and adjusted as necessary.
F060M01A-AATo Engine Oil and FilterThe engine oil and filter should be changed
at the intervals specified in the mainte-
nance schedule. If the car is being driven
in severe conditions, more frequent oil and
filter changes are required.F060C01A-AATo Fuel FilterA clogged filter can limit the speed at which
the vehicle may be driven, damage the
emission system and cause hard starting.
If an excessive amount of foreign matter
accumulates in the fuel tank, the filter may
require replacement more frequently.
After installing a new filter, run the engine
for several minutes, and check for leaks at
the connections. Fuel filters should be
installed by trained technicians.EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE ITEMS

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F070F01A-AATo Brake Hoses and LinesVisually check for proper installation, chaf-
ing, cracks, deterioration and any leak-
age. Replace any deteriorated or dam-
aged parts immediately.F070E01CM-AATo Automatic Transaxle FluidThe fluid level should be in the “75°C”
range of the dipstick, after the engine and
transaxle are at normal operating tem-
perature. Check the automatic transaxle
fluid level with the engine running and the
transaxle in neutral, with the parking brake
properly applied. Use HYUNDAI GENU-
INE ATF SP III, DIAMOND ATF SP III, SK
ATF SP III or other brands meeting the SP
III specification approved by Hyundai Motor
Co. when adding or changing fluid. Using
the wrong ATF may result in damage to the
ATM.
F070L01A-AATo Suspension Mounting BoltsCheck the suspension connections for
looseness or damage. Retighten to the
specified torque.
F070G02A-AATo Brake FluidCheck brake fluid level in the brake fluid
reservoir. The level should be between
"MIN" and "MAX" marks on the side of the
reservoir. Use only hydraulic brake fluid
conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4.
F070K01A-AATo Exhaust Pipe and MufflerVisually inspect the exhaust pipes, muffler
and hangers for cracks, deterioration, or
damage. Start the engine and listen care-
fully for any exhaust gas leakage. Tighten
connections or replace parts as neces-
sary.
F070J01A-AATo Brake Pads, Calipers and RotorsCheck the pads for excessive wear, discs
for run out and wear, and calipers for fluid
leakage.F070H01CM-AATo Parking BrakeInspect the parking brake system includ-
ing the parking brake lever (or the parking
brake pedal) and cables. For detailed ser-
vice procedures, refer to the Shop Manual.
F070M01A-AATo Steering Gear Box, Linkage &
Boots/Lower Arm Ball JointWith the vehicle stopped and engine off,
check for excessive free-play in the steer-
ing wheel.
Check the linkage for bends or damage.
Check the dust boots and ball joints for
deterioration, cracks, or damage. Replace
any damaged parts.

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G240A01A-AATPower Steering HosesIt is suggested that you check the power
steering hose connections for fluid leak-
age at those intervals specified in the ve-
hicle maintenance schedule in Section 5.
The power steering hoses should be re-
placed if there is severe surface cracking,
pulling, scuffing or worn spots. Deteriora-
tion of the hose could cause premature
failure.NOTE:o Grinding noise from the power steer-
ing pump may be heard immediately
after the engine is started in extremely
cold conditions (below - 4°F). If the
noise stops during warm up, there is
no abnormal function in the system. It
is due to a power steering fluid char-
acteristic in extremely cold condi-
tions.
oDo not start the engine when the power
steering oil reservoir is empty.
POWER STEERING FLUID
LEVELG230A01MC-AATThe power steering fluid level should be
checked regularly. To check the power
steering fluid level, be sure the engine is
"OFF", then check to make certain that the
power steering fluid level is between the
"MAX" and "MIN" level markings on the
fluid reservoir.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
ABOUT YOUR HYUNDAIG250A01A-AATIf you desire additional information about
maintaining and servicing your Hyundai,
you may purchase a factory Shop Manual
at your Hyundai dealer's parts department.
This is the same manual used by dealer-
ship technicians and while it is highly tech-
nical it can be useful in obtaining a better
understanding of your car and how it works.

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FUSE RATING
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10A
10A
25A
20A
10A
40A
40A
50A
20A
15A
10A
10A
10A
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15A
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25A
30ACIRCUIT PROTECTED
FUEL PUMP RELAY
H/LP LO LH RELAY
H/LP LO RH RELAY
FR FOG RELAY
I/P JUNCTION BOX
FR WIPER RELAY, RAIN SNSR RELAY, FRONT WIPER MOTOR, MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH
H/LP HI RELAY
HEAD LAMP, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
IGNITION SWITCH
IGNITION SWITCH, START RELAY
I/P JUNCTION BOX
ATM RELAY(GASOLINE), AWD ECM
PCM(GASOLINE)
GENERATOR
VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR, PCM(GASOLINE), SEMI ACTIVE CONTROL MODULE(GASOLINE)
CON FAN #1 RELAY, CON FAN #2 RELAY
INPUT SPEED SENSOR, OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR, TRANSAXLE RANGE SWITCH, BACK-UP LAMP SWITCH
ABS CONTROL MODULE, ESC CONTROL MODULE, YAW RATE SENSOR, AWD ECM, STOP LAMP SWITCH(GASOLINE), MULTIPURPOSE
CHECK CONNECTOR
REAR COMBINATION LAMP LH, POSITION LAMP LH
REAR COMBINATION LAMP RH, POSITION LAMP RH
GLOVE BOX LAMP, ICM RELAY BOX
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-
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FUEL PUMP
H/LP LO LH
H/LP LO RH
FR FOG
H/LP
FR WIPER
H/LP HI
H/LP HI IND
IGN #1
IGN #2
BATT
AT M
TCU
ALT DSL
ECU
COOLING
B/UP UP
ESC
TAIL LH
TAIL RH
SPARE
SPARE
SPARE
SPARE
SPAREFUSE

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INDEX
4
Air intake control switch ............................................................1-126
Bi-level heating..........................................................................1-128
Defrosting / Defogging ..............................................................1-133
Fan speed control (Blower control)..........................................1-126
Temperature control.................................................................1-130
High-Mounted Rear Stop Light ......................................................1-112
Hood Release.................................................................................1-115
Horn..............................................................................................1-119
I
Ignition Switch ...................................................................................... 2-5
Instrument Cluster and Indicator Lights...........................................1-62
Instrument Panel Light Control (Rheostat).......................................1-84
Interior Light.......................................................................................1-93
J
Jump Starting...................................................................................... 3-3
K
Keys................................................................................................... 1-3
If you lose your keys ...................................................................3-21
Positions......................................................................................... 2-5
L
Light Bulbs Replacement ..................................................................6-24
Luggage Compartment ..................................................................1-109
Cargo security screen ..............................................................1-109
Luggage Net ..............................................................................1-110
Luggage under tray ...................................................................1-111M
Maintenance Intervals
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ............................... 5-7
Maintenance under severe usage conditions............................... 5-6
Scheduled maintenance................................................................ 5-4
Service requirements.................................................................... 5-2
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rear View Mirror With Compass .............1-100
Day-night inside rearview mirror .................................................1-99
Homelink mirror.........................................................................1-102
Outside rearview mirror ...............................................................1-97
Outside rearview mirror Heater ..................................................1-98
O
Odometer / Trip Odometer ...............................................................1-71
Occupant Classification System ......................................................1-52
P
Parking Brake.................................................................................
1-108
Power Outlet......................................................................................1-86
Power Steering Fluid Level ...............................................................6-23
R
Rear Seat
Adjusting seatback angle .............................................................1-22
Folding rear seatback ..................................................................1-23
Rear Window Defroster Switch ........................................................1-88
Reporting Safety Defects .................................................................8-17
Risk of Rollover................................................................................... 2-3
Roof Rack......................................................................................1-111