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Driving your vehicle
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Turn signals when towing a trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has
to have a different turn signal flasher and
extra wiring. The green arrows on your
instrument panel will flash whenever you
signal a turn or lane change. Properly
connected, the trailer lights will also flash
to alert other drivers you’re about to turn,
change lanes, or stop.
When towing a trailer, the green arrows
on your instrument panel will flash for
turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are
burned out. Thus, you may think drivers
behind you are seeing your signals
when, in fact, they are not. It’s important
to check occasionally to be sure the trail-
er bulbs are still working. You must also
check the lights every time you discon-
nect and then reconnect the wires.
Do not connect a trailer lighting system
directly to your vehicle’s lighting system.
Use only an approved trailer wiring har-
ness.
An authorised HYUNDAI dealer can
assist you in installing the wiring harness.
Driving on grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear
before you start down a long or steep
downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you
might have to use your brakes so much
that they would get hot and no longer
operate efficiently.
On a long uphill grade, shift down and
reduce your speed to around 70 km/h (45mph) to reduce the possibility of engine
and transaxle overheating.
If your trailer weighs more than the max-
imum trailer weight without trailer brakes
and you have an automatic transaxle,
you should drive in D (Drive) when tow-
ing a trailer.
Operating your vehicle in D (Drive) when
towing a trailer will minimise heat build up
and extend the life of your transaxle.WARNING
Failure to use an approved trailer wiring harness could result in dam-
age to the vehicle electrical system
and/or personal injury.

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Driving your vehicle
Parking on hills
Generally, if you have a trailer attached to
your vehicle, you should not park your
vehicle on a hill. People can be seriously
or fatally injured, and both your vehicle
and the trailer can be damaged if unex-
pectedly roll down hill.However, if you ever have to park your
trailer on a hill, here's how to do it:
1. Pull the vehicle into the parking space.
Turn the steering wheel in the direction
of the kerb (left if headed down hill,
right if headed up hill).
2. If the vehicle has a manual transaxle, place the car in neutral. If the vehicle
has an automatic transaxle, place the
car in P (Park).
3. Set the parking brake and shut off the vehicle.
4. Place chocks under the trailer wheels on the down hill side of the wheels.
5. Start the vehicle, hold the brakes, shift to neutral, release the parking brake
and slowly release the brakes until the
trailer chocks absorb the load.
6. Reapply the brakes, reapply the park- ing brake and shift the vehicle to R
(Reverse) for manual transaxle or P
(Park) for automatic transaxle.
7. Shut off the vehicle and release the vehicle brakes but leave the parking
brake set.CAUTION
When towing a trailer on steep
grades (in excess of 6%) pay
close attention to the enginecoolant temperature gauge toensure the engine does not over- heat.
If the needle of the coolant tem-perature gauge moves across thedial towards “H” (HOT), pull overand stop as soon as it is safe to
do so, and allow the engine to idleuntil it cools down. You may pro-ceed once the engine has cooledsufficiently.
You must decide driving speed depending on trailer weight anduphill grade to reduce the possi-bility of engine and transaxle overheating.
WARNING - Parking on a
hill
Parking your vehicle on a hill with a
trailer attached could cause seri-
ous injury or death, should the trail-
er break loose.

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When you are ready to leave after park-
ing on a hill
1. With the manual transaxle in Neutral
or automatic transaxle in P (Park),
apply your brakes and hold the brake
pedal down whilst you:

and

2. Slowly remove your foot from the brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks. Maintenance when trailer towing
Your vehicle will need service more often
when you regularly pull a trailer.
Important items to pay particular atten-tion to include engine oil, automatic
transaxle fluid, axle lubricant and cooling
system fluid. Brake condition is another
important item to frequently check. Each
item is covered in this manual, and the
Index will help you find them quickly. If
you’re trailering, it’s a good idea to review
these sections before you start your trip.
Don’t forget to also maintain your trailer
and towbar. Follow the maintenance
schedule that accompanied your trailer
and check it periodically. Preferably, con-
duct the check at the start of each day’s
driving. Most importantly, all towbar nutsand bolts should be tight.
CAUTION
Due to higher load during trailer
usage, overheating might occurin hot days or during uphill driv- ing. If the coolant gauge indicatesover-heating, switch off the A/C
and stop the vehicle in a safe area to cool down the engine.
When towing check transaxle fluid more frequently.
WARNING - Parking brake
It can be dangerous to get out of
your vehicle if the parking brake is
not firmly set.
If you have left the engine running,
the vehicle can move suddenly. You
or others could be seriously or
fatally injured.

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What to do in an emergency
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY WHILST DRIVING
If the engine stalls at a crossroad
or crossing
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing, set the shift lever in the N
(Neutral) position and then push the
vehicle to a safe place.
If your vehicle has a manual transaxle not equipped with a ignition lock
switch, the vehicle can move forward
by shifting to the 2(second) or 3(third)
gear and then turning the starter with-out depressing the clutch pedal. If you have a flat tyre whilst driv- ing
If a tyre goes flat whilst you are driving:
1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal
and let the car slow down whilst driving
straight ahead. Do not apply the brakesimmediately or attempt to pull off the
road as this may cause a loss of con-
trol. When the car has slowed to such
a speed that it is safe to do so, brake
carefully and pull off the road. Drive off
the road as far as possible and park on
firm, level ground. If you are on a divid-
ed highway, do not park in the median
area between the two traffic lanes.
2. When the vehicle is stopped, turn on your emergency hazard flashers, set
the parking brake and put the transaxle
in P (automatic transaxle) or reverse
(manual transaxle).
3. Have all passengers get out of the car. Be sure they all get out on the side of
the car that is away from traffic.
4. When changing a flat tyre, follow the instruction provided later in this sec-tion. If engine stalls whilst driving
1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping
a straight line. Move cautiously off the
road to a safe place.
2. Turn on your emergency flashers.
3. Try to start the engine again. If your vehicle will not start, contact an autho-
rised HYUNDAI dealer or seek other
qualified assistance.

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Maintenance
Instrument panel (Driver’s side fuse panel)Description Symbol Fuse rating Protected component
P/SEAT DRI
30A With IMS-Driver IMS Module, Driver Manual Switch W/O IMS-Driver Manual Switch
AMP
30A AMP
TRUNK
10A Trunk Lid Relay, Trunk Room Lamp, Fuel Filler Door & Trunk Lid Switch
SAFETY P/WDW
25A Safety Power Window Module
P/WDW PASS
20A Passenger Power Window Switch
P/WDW LH
25A Power Window Main Switch, Rear Power Window Switch LH
SPARE 4
7.5A -
S/HTR FL
10A Front Left Seat Warmer Module
PDM 2
7.5A FOB Holder, Start Stop Button Switch, PDM, Smart Key Module
MODULE 3
7.5A Key Solenoid, Sport Mode Switch
P/WDW RH
25A Power Window Main Switch, Rear Power Window Switch RH
SPARE 3
10A -
MIRR HTD
10A Driver/Passenger Power Outside Mirror
P/SEAT PASS
20A Passenger Manual Switch
S/HTR FR
15A Front Right Seat Warmer Module
PDM
25A PDM

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Description Symbol Fuse rating Protected component
MULTI FUSE
60A I/P Junction Box (Fuse - F23 / F28, IPS Control Module - IPS 1 /IPS 4 /IPS 6 /IPS 7 /IPS
9, Power Connector - F17)
60AI/P Junction Box (Fuse - F3 / F4 / F10 / F15 /F16, Power Connector - F18, Power
Window Relay)
40A W/O Smart Key - Ignition Switch, With Smart Key - RLY. 1 (ACC Relay), RLY. 9 (IG1 Relay)
40A ESP Control Module, ABS Control Module
40A RLY. 2 (Rear Defogger Relay)
40A RLY. 14 (Blower Relay)
60AI/P Junction Box (Fuse - F1 / F2 / F9 / F14, IPS Control Module - IPS 2 /IPS 3 /IPS 5 /IPS 8)
80A -
FUSE
10A A/C Control Module (Auto)
10A Back-up Lamp Switch (M/T), RLY. 8 (Back-up Lamp Relay) (A/T)
10A ESP Control Module, ABS Control Module, RLY. 13 (HAC Relay)
15A Vehicle Speed Sensor (M/T), Transaxle Range Switch (A/T), RLY. 6 (Start2 Relay)
10A Stop Lamp Switch, PCM
30A W/O Smart Key - Ignition Switch, RLY. 3 (Start1 Relay), With Smart Key - RLY. 3 (Start1
Relay), RLY. 10 (IG2 Relay)
-- -
-- -
40A EMS Box (Fuse - F35/ F36/ F37/ F38)

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Do not operate the engine in confined
or closed areas (such as garages) any
more than what is necessary to move
the vehicle in or out of the area.
When the vehicle is stopped in an open area for more than a short time
with the engine running, adjust the
ventilation system (as needed) to draw
outside air into the vehicle.
Never sit in a parked or stopped vehi- cle for any extended time with the
engine running.
When the engine stalls or fails to start, excessive attempts to restart the
engine may cause damage to theemission control system.Operating precautions for catalytic
converters (if equipped)
Your vehicle is equipped with a catalytic
converter emission control device.
Therefore, the following precautions
must be observed:
Make sure to refuel your vehicle according to the "Fuel requirements" suggested in section 1.
Do not operate the vehicle when there are signs of engine malfunction, such
as misfire or a noticeable loss of per-
formance. Do not misuse or abuse the engine.
Examples of misuse are coasting withthe ignition off and descending steep
grades in gear with the ignition off.
Do not operate the engine at high idle speed for extended periods (5 minutesor more).
Do not modify or tamper with any part of the engine or emission control sys-
tem. All inspections and adjustments
must be made by an authorised
HYUNDAI dealer.
Avoid driving with a extremly low fuel level. Running out of fuel could cause
the engine to misfire, damaging the
catalytic converter.
Failure to observe these precautionscould result in damage to the catalytic
converter and to your vehicle.
Additionally, such actions could void your
warranties.
WARNING - Fire
A hot exhaust system can ignite
flammable items under your vehi-
cle. Do not park, idle, or drive the
vehicle over or near flammable
objects, such as grass, vegetation,
paper, leaves, etc.

Index
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Air bags..........................................................................3-36
Air bag warning label ..............................................3-56
Air bag warning light ..............................................3-39
Curtain air bag..........................................................3-46
Driver's and passenger's front air bag ......................3-42
Side impact air bag ..................................................3-45
Air cleaner ....................................................................7-25
Alarm system ................................................................4-13
Antenna (glass) ............................................................4-107
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ......................................5-24
Appearance care ............................................................7-62 Exterior care ............................................................7-62
Interior care ..............................................................7-67
Armrest ..........................................................................3-13
Ashtray ........................................................................4-102
Audio system ..............................................................4-107 Glass antenna ........................................................4-107
Steering wheel audio control ................................4-107
Automatic climate control system ................................4-90 Air conditioning ......................................................4-95
Automatic heating and air conditioning ..................4-91
Manual heating and air conditioning ......................4-92
Automatic transaxle ......................................................5-14 Ignition key interlock system ..................................5-19
Paddle shifter............................................................5-17 Shift lock system ......................................................5-18
Sports mode..............................................................5-17
Base kerb weight ..........................................................5-53
Battery............................................................................7-31
Battery saver function ....................................................4-69
Before driving ..................................................................5-3
Bonnet ............................................................................4-26
Bottle holders, see cup holders ....................................4-103
Brake system..................................................................5-21 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ................................5-24
Electronic stability program (ESP) ..........................5-26
Parking brake ..........................................................5-22
Power brakes ............................................................5-21
Brake/clutch fluid ..........................................................7-21
Bulb replacement ..........................................................7-55
Bulb wattage ....................................................................8-2
Button start/stop, see engine start/stop button ................5-7
A
B

Index
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Central door lock switch ..........................................4-17
Child-protector rear door lock ..................................4-19
Drink holders, see cup holders ....................................4-103
Driver position memory system......................................4-35
Driver's air bag ................................................................3-42
Driving at night ..............................................................5-38
Driving in flooded areas ................................................5-39
Driving in the rain ..........................................................5-39
Easy access function ......................................................4-36
Economical operation ....................................................5-35
Electronic stability program (ESP) ................................5-26
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) ......................................4-39
Emergency starting ..........................................................6-5 Jump starting ..............................................................6-5
Push starting ................................................................6-6
Emergency towing ..........................................................6-17
Emergency whilst driving ................................................6-3
Emission control system ................................................7-68 Crankcase emission control system ..........................7-68
Evaporative emission control System ......................7-68
Exhaust emission control system ..............................7-69
Engine compartment..................................................2-4, 7-2
Engine coolant ................................................................7-18
Engine number ..................................................................8-7
Engine oil ........................................................................7-16 Engine overheats ..............................................................6-7
Engine start/stop button ....................................................5-7
Engine temperature gauge ..............................................4-45
Engine will not start..........................................................6-4
Evaporative emission control System ............................7-68
Exhaust emission control system ....................................7-69
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ................7-13
Exterior care....................................................................7-62
Flat tyre ............................................................................6-8
Changing tyres ............................................................6-9
Compact spare tyre....................................................6-14
Jack and tools ..............................................................6-8
Removing and storing the spare tyre ..........................6-9
Fluid Washer fluid ..............................................................7-23
Brake/clutch fluid ......................................................7-21
Power steering fluid ..................................................7-22
Folding the rear seat........................................................3-14
Front seat adjustment - manual ........................................3-4
Front seat adjustment - power ..........................................3-5
Fuel filler lid ..................................................................4-28
Fuel gauge ......................................................................4-46
Fuel requirements ............................................................1-2
Fuses ..............................................................................7-44 Fuse/relay panel description......................................7-48
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