battery Hyundai Sonata 2003 Owner's Manual

1- 8 FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
B070E02HP-GATReplacing the batteryWhen the transmitter's battery begins to get
weak, it may take several pushes on the button
to lock or unlock the doors, and the LED will not
light. Replace the battery as soon as possible.
Battery type : CR2032
Replacement instructions:
1. Separate the case with a blade screwdriver
as shown in the illustration.
NOTE:Once the system has been disarmed, it can
not be rearmed except by repeating the
arming procedures.
CAUTION:Only the transmitter can disarm the armed
stage. If the transmitter does not disarm the
system, it is necessary to take the following
steps;
1. Unlock the door with the key, which will
cause the alarm to be activated.
2. Insert the key in the ignition key cylinder
and turn the ignition key to "ON" posi-
tion.
3. Wait for 30 seconds.
After completing the steps above, the sys-
tem will be disarmed.
Keyless Entry System
Locking doors
1. Close all doors.
2. Push the "LOCK" button on the transmitter.
3. All doors will lock and the turn signal lamp will
blink once to indicate that the system is
armed.
Unlocking doors1. Push the "UNLOCK" button on the transmit-
ter.
2. All doors will unlock and the turn signal lamp
will blink twice to indicate that the system is
disarmed.
Releasing the trunk lidPush and hold the trunk release button on
transmitter for longer than 1 second.
HEF-192A
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Screwdriver

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 9
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2. Remove the old battery from the case and
note the polarity. Make sure the polarity of
the new battery is the same(+side facing
down), then insert it in the transmitter.
B050A01A-AATWINDOW GLASS
To raise or lower the window, turn the window
regulator handle clockwise or counterclock-
wise.
WARNING:When opening or closing the windows,
make sure your passenger's arms, hands
and body are safely out of the way.
B060A02Y-AATPOWER WINDOWS (If installed)
The power windows operate when the ignition
key is in the "ON" position. The main switches
are located on the driver's armrest and control
the front and rear windows on both sides of the
vehicle. The windows may be opened by de-
pressing the appropriate window switch and
closed by pulling up the switch. To open the
window on the driver's side, press the switch(1)
halfway down. The window moves as long as
the switch is operated. To fully open the driver's
window automatically, press the switch fully
down. In automatic operation, the window will
fully open even if you let go of the switch. To stop
at the desired opening, pull up and release the
switch. In order to prevent operation of the
passanger front and rear windows, a window
lock switch(2) is provided on the armrest of the
HEF-193
B050A02Y
B060A02Y
Battery

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The airbag modules are located both in the
center of the steering wheel and in the front
passenger's panel above the glove box.
When the SRSCM detects a considerable im-
pact to the front of the vehicle, it will automatically
deploy the airbags.
Upon deployment, tear seams molded directly
into the pad covers will separate under pres-
sure from the expansion of the airbags. Further
opening of the covers then allows full inflation of
the airbags.
A fully inflated airbag in combination with a
properly worn seat belt slows the driver's or the
passenger's forward motion, thus reducing the
risk of head or chest injury.
After complete inflation, the airbag immediately
starts deflating, enabling the driver to maintain
forward visibility.
CAUTION:When installing the container of liquid air
freshener inside a vehicle, do not place it
near the instrument cluster nor on the in-
strument panel pad surface. If there is any
leakage from the air freshener onto these
areas (Instrument cluster, instrument panel
pad or air ventilator), it may damage these
parts. If the liquid from the air freshener
does leak onto these areas, wash them with
water immediately.
WARNING:o When the SRS is activated, there may be
a loud noise and fine dust will be re-
leased throughout the vehicle. These
conditions are normal and are not haz-
ardous. However, the fine dust gener-
ated during airbag deployment may
cause skin irritation. Be sure to wash
your hands and face thoroughly with
lukewarm water and a mild soap after an
accident in which the airbags were de-
ployed.
o The SRS can function only when the
ignition key is in the "ON" position. If the
SRS SRI does not come on, or continu-
ously remains on, after flashing for about
6 seconds when the ignition key is
turned to the "ON" position, or after the
engine is started, or comes on while
driving, the SRS is not working properly.
If this occurs, have your vehicle immedi-
ately inspected by your Hyundai dealer.
o Before you replace a fuse or disconnect
a battery terminal, turn the ignition key
to the "LOCK" position or remove the
ignition key. Never remove or replace the
air bag related fuse(s) when the ignition
key is in the "ON" position. Failure to
heed this warning will cause the SRS SRI
to illuminate.
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B240B04YB240B05L
Passenger's AirbagPassenger's Airbag

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Flashing
Programming
Your vehicle may require that the ignition switch
to be turned to the "ACC" position to program
and/or operate HomeLink system. It is also
recommended that a new battery be placed in
the handheld transmitter of the device being
programmed to HomeLink for quicker program-
ming and accurate transmission of the radio-
frequency.
Follow these steps to program your HomeLink
mirror:
1. When programming the buttons for the first
time, press and hold the two outside
HomeLink buttons ( , ), releasing when
the indicator light begins to flash (approxi-
mately 20 seconds). This procedure erases
the factory-set default codes. Do not per-
form this step when programming additional
transmitters.2. Hold the transmitter of the device you want
to program 1 to 3 inches away from the
bottom of the mirror. Simultaneously press
the handheld transmitter button and the
HomeLink button you wish to program. The
indicator light will flash slowly at first, then
rapidly, indicating successful programming.
3. If the garage door opener or other device you
wish to program is rolling-code equipped,
proceed to the "Rolling Code Programming"
section.
4. Repeat step 2 to program the remaining
HomeLink buttons.
Additional Programming for Rolling Code
Devices
For any rolling-code-equipped device; follow
the steps below after completing the "Program-
ming" section. A second person may make the
following steps easier.
1. Locate the "learn" or "smart" button on the
device's motor head unit. The exact location
and color of the button varies by product
brand, but is usually referenced in the device's
owner's manual. Contact HomeLink at 1-
800-355-3515 or www.homelink.com for
help.
2. Press and release the "learn" or "smart"
button on the device's motor head unit.
NOTE:You now have 30 seconds to initiate step 3.
3. Return to the vehicle and firmly press and
release the programmed HomeLink button.
Press and release the same HomeLink but-
ton a second time to complete the program-
ming process. (Some devices may require
you to press and release a third time to
complete the programming.)
4. Now HomeLink mirror and rolling-code-
equipped device should be synchronized.
The remaining HomeLink buttons may now
be programmed if this has not been done
previously.
B520C02LB520C03L
Flashing
Transmitter
1 ~ 3 inches

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 73
B970C03L-AATAutomatic Operation
The FATC (Full Automatic Temperature Con-
trol) system automatically controls heating and
cooling as follows:
1. Push the "AUTO" switch. The indicator light
will illuminate confirming that the Face, Floor
and/or Bi-Level modes as well as the blower
speed and, air conditioner will be controlled
automatically.2. Push the "TEMP" button to set the desired
temperature.
The temperature will increase to the maxi-
mum 90°F(32°C) by pushing on the button.
Each push of the button will cause the tem-
perature to increase by 1°F(0.5°C).
The temperature will decrease to the mini-
mum 62°F(17°C) by pushing on the button.
Each push of the button will cause the tem-
perature to decrease by 1°F(0.5°C).
NOTE:If the battery has been discharged or dis-
connected, the temperature mode will reset
to centigrade degrees.
This is a normal condition and you can
change the temperature mode from centi-
grade to fahrenheit as follows;
Press the TEMP down ( ) button 3 seconds
or more with the AMB button held down.
The display shows that the unit of tempera-
ture is adjusted to centigrade or fahrenheit
(°C
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® °F or °F
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® °C).
NOTE:Never place anything over the sensor which
is located on the instrument panel to en-
sure better control of the heating and cool-
ing system.
HEF-040HEF-033
HEF-237
Photo Sensor

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.

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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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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI 2- 3
C020A01A-AATBEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
Before you start the engine, you should always:
1. Look around the vehicle to be sure there are
no flat tires, puddles of oil, water or other
indications of possible trouble.
2. After entering the car, check to be sure the
parking brake is engaged.
3. Check that all windows, and lights are clean.
4. Check that the interior and exterior mirrors
are clean and in position.
5. Check your seat, seatback and headrest to
be sure they are in their proper positions.
6. Lock all the doors.
7. Fasten your seat belt and be sure that all
other occupants have fastened theirs.
8. Turn off all lights and accessories that are
not needed.
9. When you turn the ignition switch to "ON",
check that all appropriate warning lights are
operating and that you have sufficient fuel.
10.Check the operation of warning lights and all
bulbs when key is in the "ON" position.
C030A01A-AATCOMBINATION IGNITION SWITCH
To Start the Engine
Before starting the engine:
o If your Hyundai is equipped with a manual
transaxle, place the shift lever in neutral and
depress the clutch.
o If your Hyundai has an automatic transaxle,
place the shift lever in "P" (park).
o To start the engine, insert the ignition key and
turn it to the "START" position. Release it as
soon as the engine starts. Do not hold the
key in the "START" position for more than 15
seconds.
NOTE:o For safety, the engine will not start if the
shift lever is not in "P" or "N" Position.
o The ignition key cannot be turned from
"ACC" position to "LOCK" position un-
less the shift lever is in the "P" (Park)
position or the negative battery terminal
is disconnected from the battery. To
remove the key, always confirm that the
shift lever is securely positioned in "P"
(Park).
o For additional information about start-
ing, see page 2-3.
C040A01Y-AATKEY POSITIONS
CAUTION:
The engine should not be turned off or the
key removed from the ignition key cylinder
while the car is in motion.
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o "ON"
When the key is in the "ON" position, the ignition
is on and all accessories may be turned on. If
the engine is not running, the key should not be
left in the "ON" position. This will discharge the
battery and may also damage the ignition sys-
tem.LOCKACC
ON
START

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI 2- 7
C090A03Y-AATAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
The highly efficient Hyundai automatic transaxle
has four forward speed and one reverse speed.
The individual speeds are selected automati-
cally, depending on the position of the speed
selector lever. The selector lever has 2 gates;
the main gate and the manual gate.
NOTE:For information on manual gate operation,
refer to "Sports Mode".
In the main gate, the selector lever has 4
positions, and is equipped with a button to avoid
inadvertent wrong selection.
NOTE:Depress the brake pedal and push
the button when shifting.
Push the button when shifting.
The selector lever can be shifted
freely.
The first few shifts on a new vehicle, or if the
battery has been disconnected, may be
somewhat abrupt. This is a normal condi-
tion, and the shifting sequence will adjust
after shifts are cycled a few times by the
T.C.M (Transaxle Control Module).
CAUTION:Never shift into "R" or "P" position while the
vehicle is moving.
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The indicator lights in the instrument cluster
indicate the selector lever position when the
ignition is switched "ON". During the sports
mode operation, the gear currently in use dis-
plays in the numeral indicator.C090A01YC090A02L

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.