Rack Hyundai Sonata 2003 Owner's Manual

1- 10 FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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driver's door. To disable the power windows,
press the window lock switch. To revert to
normal operation, press the window lock switch
a second time. The power windows can be
operated for 30 seconds after the ignition key is
turned to the "ACC" or the "LOCK" position.
However while the front doors are opened with
the key turned to "LOCK" and removed, the
power windows cannot be operated.
WARNING:(1) Be careful that someone's head, hands
and body are not trapped by a closing
window.
(2) Never try to operate the main switch on
the driver's door and the individual door
window switch in opposing directions
at the same time. If this is done, the
window will stop and cannot be opened
or closed.
(3) Do not leave children alone in the car.
Always remove the ignition key for their
safety.
B080A01A-AATADJUSTABLE FRONT SEATS
WARNING:
Never attempt to adjust the seat while the
vehicle is moving. This could result in loss
of control, or an accident which may cause
death, serious injury, or property damage.
B080B01A-AAT
Adjusting Seat Forward and Rearward
To move the seat toward the front or rear, pull
the lock release lever upward. This will release
the seat on its track so you can move it forward
or rearward to the desired position. When you
find the position you want, release the lever and
slide the seat forward or rearward on its track
until it locks into the desired position and cannot
be moved further.
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1- 86 FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
H260B03E-AAT1. POWER ON-OFF Control Knob
The radio unit may be operated when the ignition
key is in the "ACC" or "ON" position. Press the
knob to switch the power on. The LCD shows
the radio frequency in the radio mode or the CD
track indicator in either the CD mode or CD
AUTO CHANGER mode. To switch the power
off, press the knob again.
VOLUME Control
Rotate the knob clockwise to increase the
volume and turn the knob counterclockwise to
reduce the volume.
BALANCE Control
Pull and turn the control knob clockwise to
emphasize right speaker sound (Left speaker
sound will be attenuated). When the control
knob is turned counterclockwise, left speaker
sound will be emphasized. (Right speaker sound
will be attenuated)
2. FAD (Fader Control) Knob
Turn the control knob counterclockwise to em-
phasize front speaker sound. (Rear speaker
sound will be attenuated) When the control knob
is turned clockwise, rear speaker sound will be
emphasized. (Front speaker sound will be at-
tenuated)
3. BASS Control Knob
Press to pop the knob out and turn to the left or
right for the desired bass tone.
TREB (Treble Control) Knob
Pull the bass control knob further out. Turn to the
left or right for the desired treble tone.
4. SCAN Button
When the scan button is pressed, the frequency
will increase and the receivable stations will be
tuned in one after another, receiving each sta-
tion for 5 seconds. To stop scanning, press the
scan button again.
5. TUNE (Manual) Select Button
Press the ( ) side or ( ) side to increase or to
decrease the frequency. Press either button
and hold down to continuously scroll. Release
button once the desired station is reached.
SEEK Operation
(Automatic Channel Selection)
Press the TUNE select button for 1 sec or more.
Releasing it will automatically tune to the next
available station with a beep sound.
When the ( ) side is pressed longer than 1
second, releasing will automatically tune to the
next higher frequency and when the ( ) side is
pressed longer than 1 second, releasing will
automatically tune to the next lower frequency.
6. BAND Selector
Pressing the button changes the AM, FM1
and FM2 bands. The mode selected is dis-
played on LCD.
7. PRESET STATION SELECT Button
Six (6) stations for AM, FM or FM2 respectively
can be preset in the electronic memory circuit
on this unit.
HOW TO PRESET STATIONS
Six AM and twelve FM stations may be pro-
grammed into the memory of the radio. Then, by
simply pressing the band select button and/or
one of the six station select buttons, you may
recall any of these stations instantly. To pro-
gram the stations, follow these steps:
FM/AM

1- 88 FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
H260B01O-AATCOMPACT DISC PLAYER OPERATION (H260) (If Installed)
1.Playing CD
2. FF/REW Button3. TRACK UP/DOWN 4. SCAN Button
5. REPEAT Button
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6. EJECT Button

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 89
B260D01O-AAT1. Playing CD
o Insert the CD with the label facing upward.
o Insert the CD to start CD playback, during
radio operation.
o When a disc is in the CD deck, if you press
the play button, the CD player will begin
playing even if the radio is being used.
o The CD player can be used when the ignition
switch is in either the "ON" or "ACC" position.
2. FF/REW ( / )
If you want to fast forward or reverse through
the compact disc track, push and hold in the FF
( ) or REW ( ) button.
When you release the button, the compact disc
player will resume playing.
3. TRACK UP/DOWN
o The desired track on the disc currently being
played can be selected using the track
number.
o Press once to skip forward to the beginn-
ing of the next track. Press once to skip
back to the beginning of the track.
4. SCAN Buttono Press the SCAN button to playback the first
10 seconds of each track.
o Press the SCAN button again within 10 sec.
for the desired track.
5. REPEAT Button
o To repeat the music you are listening to,
press the RPT button. To cancel , press
again.
o If you do not release RPT operation, when
the track ends, it will automatically be re-
played.
This process will be continued until you push
the button again.
6. EJECT Button
When the EJECT button is pressed with
the CD loaded, the CD is ejected.
NOTE:o To assure proper operation of the unit,
keep the vehicle interior temperature
within a normal range by using the
vehicle’s air conditioning or heating sys-
tem.
o When replacing the fuse, replace it with
a fuse having the correct capacity.
o The preset station frequencies are all
erased when the car battery is discon-
nected. Therefore, all data will have to be
set again if this should occur.
o Do not add any oil to the rotating parts.
Keep magnets, screwdrivers and other
metallic objects away from the tape
mechanism and head.
o This equipment is designed to be used
only in a 12 volt DC battery system with
negative ground.
o This unit is made of precision parts. Do
not attempt to disassemble or adjust
any parts.
o When driving your vehicle, be sure to
keep the volume of the unit set low
enough to allow you to hear sounds
coming from the outside.
o Do not expose this equipment (includ-
ing the speakers) to water or excessive
moisture.

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 91
H290B03E-GAT1. POWER ON-OFF Control Knob
The radio unit may be operated when the ignition
key is in the "ACC" or "ON" position. Press the
button to switch the power on. The display
shows the radio frequency in the radio mode,
the tape direction indicator in the tape mode or
CD track in either the CD mode or CD AUTO
CHANGER mode. To switch the power off,
press the button again.
VOLUME Control
Rotate the knob clockwise to increase the
volume and turn the knob counterclockwise to
reduce the volume.
2. BASS/BALANCE Control Knob
BASS Control Knob
Press to pop the knob out. To increase the bass,
rotate the knob clockwise, while to decrease the
bass, rotate the knob counterclockwise.
BALANCE Control knob
Pull the Bass control knob out further. Rotate the
knob clockwise to emphasize right speaker
sound. (Left speaker sound will be attenuated)
When the control knob is turned counterclock-
wise, left speaker sound will be emphasized
(Right speaker sound will be attenuated).
3. TREBLE/FAD Knob
TREBLE Control Knob
Press to pop the knob out and turn to the left or
right for the desired treble tone.
FAD (Fader Control) Knob
Pull the Bass control knob out further. Turn the
control knob counterclockwise to emphasize
front speaker sound. (Rear speaker sound will
be attenuated) When the control knob is turned
clockwise, rear speaker sound will be empha-
sized. (Front speaker sound will be attenuated)
4. TUNE (Manual) Select Button
Press the ( ) side or ( ) side to increase or to
decrease the frequency. Press either button
and hold down to continuously scroll, Release
button once the desired station is reached.
SEEK Operation (Automatic Channel
Selection)
Press the TUNE select button for 0.5 sec or
more. Releasing it will automatically tune to the
next available station with a beep sound.
When the ( ) side is pressed longer than 0.5
second, releasing will automatically tune to the
next higher frequency and when the ( ) side is
pressed longer than 0.5 second, releasing will
automatically tune to the next lower frequency.
5. PRESET STATION Select Buttons
Six (6) stations for AM, FM and FM2 respec-
tively can be preset in the electronic memory
circuit.
HOW TO PRESET STATIONS
Six AM and twelve FM stations may be pro-
grammed into the memory of the radio. Then, by
simply pressing the band select button and/or
one of the six station select buttons, you may
recall any of these stations instantly. To pro-
gram the stations, follow these steps:
o Press band selector to set the band for AM,
FM or FM2.
o Select the desired station to be stored by
seek or manual tuning.
o Determine the preset station select button
you wish to use to access that station.
o Press the station select button for more than
two seconds. A select button indicator will
show in the display indicating which select
button you have depressed. The frequency
display will flash after it has been stored into
the memory with a beep sound. You should
then release the button, and proceed to
program the next desired station. A total of
18 stations can be programmed by selecting
one AM and two FM station per button.
o When completed, any preset station may be
recalled by selecting AM, FM or FM2 band
and the appropriate station button.

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 95
H290E01O-AATCOMPACT DISC PLAYER OPERATION (H290) (If Installed)
5. EQUALIZER Button
3. TRACK UP/DOWN
1. CD Select Button4. REPEAT2. FF/REW Button 6. CD EJELT Button
7. SCAN Button
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1- 96 FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
H290F01O-GAT1. CD Select Button
o Insert the CD with the label facing upward.
o Insert the CD to start CD playback, during
radio operation or cassette tape playing.
o When a disc is in the CD deck, if you press
the play button the CD player will begin
playing even if the radio or cassette player
is being used.
o The CD player can be used when the ignition
switch is in either the "ON" or "ACC" position.
2. FF/REW ( / )
If you want to fast forward or reverse through
the compact disc track, push and hold in the FF
( ) or REW ( ) button.
When you release the button, the compact disc
player will resume playing.
3. TRACK UP/DOWN
o The desired track on the disc currently being
played can be selected using the track
number.
o Press button once to skip forward to the
beginning of the next track. Press button
once to skip back to the beginning of the
track.
4. REPEAT
o To repeat the music you are listening to,
press the RPT button. To cancel , press
again.
o If you do not release RPT operation when the
track ends, it will automatically be replayed.
This process will be continued until you push
the button again.
5. EQUALIZER Button
Press the EQ button to select the CLASSIC,
JAZZ, ROCK and DEFEAT MODE for the
desired tone quality. Each press of the button
changes the display as follows;
NOTE:o To assure proper operation of the unit,
keep the vehicle interior temperature
within a normal range by using the
vehicle's air conditioning or heating
system.
o When replacing the fuse, replace it with
a fuse having the correct capacity.
o The preset station frequencies are all
erased when the car battery is discon-
nected. Therefore, all data will have to be
set again if this should occur.
o Do not add any oil to the rotating parts.
Keep magnets, screwdrivers and other
metallic objects away from the tape
mechanism and head.
o This equipment is designed to be used
only in a 12 volt DC battery system with
negative ground.
o This unit is made of precision parts. Do
not attempt to disassemble or adjust
any parts.
o When driving your vehicle, be sure to
keep the volume of the unit set low
enough to allow you to hear sounds
coming from the outside.
o Do not expose this equipment (includ-
ing the speakers and tape) to water or
excessive moisture.
6. CD EJECT Button
When the button is pressed with the CD
loaded, the CD is ejected.
7. SCAN Button (If installed)
o Press the SCAN button to playback the first
10 seconds of each track.
o Press the SCAN button again within 10 sec.
for the desired track. CLASSIC ® JAZZ ® ROCK ® DEFEAT
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1- 98 FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
B850A01F-AATCare of DISC
Proper HandlingStorageWhen not in use, place your discs in their
individual case and store them in a cool place
away from the sun, heat, and dust.
Do not grip or pull out the disc with your hand
while the disc is being pulled into the unit by the
self loading mechanism.
Do not pull the unit from the dash immediately
after a disc is inserted or the eject switch has
been pressed. If the unit is pulled out before an
operation is completed, the disc will be unstable
in the unit and may be damaged.
Do not attempt to insert a disc into the unit when
the unit is out of the dash or the power is off.
Keep Your Discs Clean
Handle your disc as shown. Do not drop the
disc. Hold the disc so you will not leave finger-
prints on the surface. If the surface is scratched,
it may cause the pickup to skip signal tracks. Do
not affix tape, paper, or gummed labels on the
disc. Do not write on the disc.
Damaged Disc
Do not attempt to play damaged, warped or
cracked discs. These could severely damage
the playback mechanism.Fingerprints, dust, or soil on the surface of a disc
could cause the pickup to skip signal tracks.
Wipe the surface clean with a clean soft cloth.
If the surface is heavily soiled, dampen a clean
soft cloth in a solution of mild neutral detergent
to wipe it clean. See drawing.
B860A01A-AATCare of Cassette Tapes
Proper care of your cassette tapes will extend
the tape life and increase your listening enjoy-
ment. Always protect your tapes and cassette
cases from direct sunlight, severely cold and
dusty conditions. When not in use, cassettes
should always be stored in the original protec-
tive cassette case. When the vehicle is very hot
or cold, allow the interior temperature to become
more comfortable before listening to your cas-
settes.
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2- 14 DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
C160G01A-AATTo Keep Locks from Freezing
To keep the locks from freezing, squirt an
approved de-icer fluid or glycerine into the key
opening. If a lock is covered with ice, squirt it with
an approved de-icing fluid to remove the ice. If
the lock is frozen internally, you may be able to
thaw it out by using a heated key. Handle the
heated key with care to avoid burning the
fingers.
C160D01A-AAT
Check Battery and Cables
Winter puts additional burdens on the battery
system. Visually inspect the battery and cables
as described in Section 6. The level of charge
in your battery can be checked by your Hyundai
dealer or a service station.
C160F01A-AATCheck Spark Plugs and Ignition
System
Inspect your spark plugs as described in Sec-
tion 6 and replace them if necessary. Also
check all ignition wiring and components to be
sure they are not cracked, worn or damaged in
any way.
C160E01A-AATChange to "Winter Weight" Oil if
Necessary
In some climates it is recommended that a lower
viscosity "winter weight" oil be used during cold
weather. See Section 9 for recommendations.
If you aren't sure what weight oil you should use,
consult your Hyundai dealer.
C160C01A-AATUse High Quality Ethylene Glycol
Coolant
Your Hyundai is delivered with high quality
ethylene glycol coolant in the cooling system. It
is the only type of coolant that should be used
because it helps prevent corrosion in the cool-
ing system, lubricates the water pump and
prevents freezing. Be sure to replace or replen-
ish your coolant in accordance with the main-
tenance schedule in Section 5. Before winter,
have your coolant tested to assure that its
freezing point is sufficient for the temperatures
anticipated during the winter.
C160B01A-AATSnowy or Icy Conditions
To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may be
necessary to use snow tires or to install tire
chains on your tires. If snow tires are needed,
it is necessary to select tires equivalent in size
and type of the original equipment tires. Failure
to do so may adversely affect the safety and
handling of your car. Furthermore, speeding,
rapid acceleration, sudden brake applications,
and sharp turns are potentially very hazardous
practices.
During deceleration, use engine braking to the
fullest extent. Sudden brake applications on
snowy or icy roads may cause skids to occur.
You need to keep sufficient distance between
the vehicle in operation in front and your vehicle.
Also, apply the brake gently. It should be noted
that installing tire chains on the tire will provide
a greater driving force, but will not prevent side
skids.
NOTE:Tire chains are not legal in all states. Check
state laws before fitting tire chains.

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 5- 7
F060G01A-AATo Vapor Hose and Fuel Filler Cap
The vapor hose and fuel filler cap should be
inspected at those intervals specified in the
maintenance schedule. Make sure that a new
vapor hose or fuel filler cap is correctly re-
placed.
F060D01A-AATo Fuel Lines, Fuel Hoses and Connec-
tions
Check the fuel lines, fuel hoses and connec-
tions for leakage and damage. Have a trained
technician replace any damaged or leaking
parts immediately.
F060A01A-AATEXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAIN-
TENANCE ITEMS
F060B02A-AATo Drive Belts
Inspect 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 Filter
The engine oil and filter should be changed at the
intervals specified in the maintenance sched-
ule. If the car is being driven in severe condi-
tions, more frequent oil and filter changes are
required.
F060C01A-AATo Fuel Filter
A clogged filter can limit the speed at which the
vehicle may be driven, damage the emission
system and cause hard starting. If an exces-
sive 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.
F060F01A-AATo Vacuum, Crankcase
Ventilation Hoses
Inspect the surface of hoses for evidence of
heat and/or mechanical damage. Hard and
brittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts, abrasions,
and excessive swelling indicate deterioration.
Particular attention should be paid to examine
those hose surfaces nearest to high heat
sources, such as the exhaust manifold.
Inspect the hose routing to assure that the
hoses do not come in contact with any heat
source, sharp edges or moving component
which might cause heat damage or mechanical
wear. Inspect all hose connections, such as
clamps and couplings, to make sure they are
secure, and that no leaks are present. Hoses
should be replaced immediately if there is any
evidence of deterioration or damage.
F070C01A-AATo Coolant
The coolant should be changed at the intervals
specified in the maintenance schedule.
F060E01A-AATo Timing belt
Inspect all parts related to the timing belt for
damage and deformation. Replace any dam-
aged parts immediately.
F060J01A-AAT
o Spark plugs
Make sure to install new spark plugs of the
correct heat range.
F060H01A-AATo Air cleaner filter
A Genuine Hyundai air cleaner filter is recom-
mended when filter is replaced.