Hyundai Tiburon 2003 User Guide

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B040B01A-AATLocking and unlocking front doors
with a key
o The door can be locked or unlocked with a
key.
o Lock the door by turning the key toward the
front of the vehicle and unlock it by turning
the key toward the rear.
HGK101
UNLOCK
LOCK
HGK099 B040C01S-AAT
Locking From the Outside
The doors can be locked without a key.
To lock the doors from the outside, first push
the inside lock switch to the “LOCK” position,
so that the red mark on the switch is not visible,
then close the door.
NOTE:o When locking the door this way, be care-
ful not to lock the door with the ignition
key left in the vehicle.
o To protect against theft, always remove
the ignition key, close all windows, and
lock all doors when leaving your vehicle
unattended.
B040D01S-AAT
Locking From the Inside
To lock the doors from the inside, simply close
the door and push the lock switch to the "LOCK"
position. When this is done, neither the outside
nor the inside door handle can be used.
NOTE:When the door is locked, the red mark on the
switch is not visible.
HGK208
UNLOCK
LOCK

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B070A01A-AAT
THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM (If Installed)
This system is designed to provide protection
from unauthorized entry into the car. This sys-
tem is operated in three stages: the first is the
"Armed" stage, the second is the "Alarm" stage,
and the third is the "Disarmed" stage. If trig-
gered, the system provides an audible alarm
with blinking of the turn signal light.
HGK099B070C01GK-AAT
Alarm Stage
The alarm will be activated if any of the follow-
ing occur while the car is parked and the sys-
tem is armed.
1) A front door is opened without using the key
or the transmitter.
2) The tail gate is opened without using the
key.
3) The engine hood is opened.
The siren will sound and the turn signal lamp
will blink continuously for 30 seconds. (This
happens 3 times). To turn off the system, un-
lock the door with the transmitter.
CAUTION:Avoid trying to start the engine while the
system is armed.
B070B02GK-AAT
Armed Stage
Park the car and stop the engine. Arm the
system as described below.
1) Remove the ignition key from the ignition
switch.
2) Make sure that the engine hood and tail gate
are locked.
3) Lock the doors using the transmitter of the
keyless entry system.
After completion of the steps above, the turn
signal lamp will blink once to indicate that the
system is armed.
NOTE:1) If any door, tail gate or engine hood
remains open, the system will not be
armed.
2) If this happens, rearm the system as
described above.
3) Once the system is armed, only the tail
gate may be unlocked using the key with-
out disarming the system.4) When unlocking all doors by the trans-
mitter, if you don't open any doors within
30 seconds after all doors are unlocked
by the transmitter, all doors are relocked
and the system is rearmed automatically.
CAUTION:Do not arm the system until all passengers
have left the car. If the system is armed
while a passenger(s) remains in the car, the
alarm may be activated when the remaining
passenger(s) leaves the car.
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Central Door Lock
The central door locking is operated by pushing
the driver's door lock switch toward the front or
rear of the vehicle. If the passenger door is
open when the switch is pushed, the door will
remain locked when closed.
NOTE:o When pushing the switch toward the rear,
all doors will unlock.
When pushing the switch toward the
front, all doors will lock.
o When the door is unlocked, the red mark
on the switch is visible.
o The central door locking is operated by
turning the key (driver's door only) to-
ward the front or rear of the vehicle.

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B070D02GK-AAT
Disarmed Stage
The system will be disarmed when either of the
following steps are taken:
1) The driver's or passenger's door is unlocked
by depressing the "UNLOCK" button on the
transmitter.
2) In the middle of arming or after being armed,
it disarms after 30 seconds if the key is
turned to and kept in the "ON" position.
After completing the steps above, the turn sig-
nal lamp will blink twice to indicate that the
system is disarmed.
NOTE:Once the system has been disarmed, it can
not be rearmed except by repeating the
arming procedures.
HGK102
B070E02GK-GAT
Replacing the battery
When 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.
HGK122
Screwdriver
HGK121
Battery
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.
NOTE:Install a new battery within 30 seconds after
removing the old one. If installing a new
battery takes more than 30 seconds, take the
following steps.
1) Turn the ignition key to the "ACC" posi-
tion.
2) Make sure that the turn signal lamps
blink once by pushing the "LOCK" or
"UNLOCK" button on the transmitter.

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B080A01A-AAT
ADJUSTABLE 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.
B050A01GK-AAT
WINDOW GLASS
Power Window
HGK096
(1)
The power windows operate only when the
ignition key is in the "ON" position. The main
switches are located on the driver's arm rest
and control the front windows on the respective
sides of the vehicle. The windows may be
opened by depressing the front portion of the
switch. To stop at the desired opening, release
the switch. The window may be closed by
pulling the front portion of the switch. In order to
prevent operation of the passenger front win-
dow by the passenger, a window lock switch (1)
is provided on the arm rest of the driver's door.
To disable the passenger's power window, push
the window lock switch. To revert to normal
operation, push in on the window lock switch
again.
B050A02GK
CAUTION:Never try to operate the main switch and
sub-switch in opposing directions at the
same time. If this is done, the window will
stop and cannot be opened or closed.
Auto-Down Window (Driver's Side)
(If Installed)
The Auto-Down window is moved to its fully
open position by pushing the switch. To stop at
the desired position push in on the switch again.
WARNING:o Be careful that head, hands and body are
not trapped by a closing window.
o If passengers remain in the car when you
leave, especially if a child remains alone,
always remove the ignition key for their
safety.
HGK097

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B080B01A-AATAdjusting 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.
HGK054
B080C01A-AAT
Adjusting Seatback Angle
To recline the seatback, lean forward to take
your weight off it, then pull up on the recliner
control lever at the outside edge of the seat.
Now lean back until the desired seatback angle
is achieved. To lock the seatback into position,
release the recliner control lever.
WARNING:To minimize risk of severe injury in the
event of a collision or a sudden stop, both
the driver and passenger seatbacks should
always be in an upright position while the
vehicle is in motion. The protection provid-
ed by the seat belts and airbags may be
reduced significantly when the seatbacks
are reclined. There is greater risk that the
driver and passenger will slide under the
seatbelt which may result in serious injury if
a crash occurs when the seatbacks are re-
HGK051
clined. The seat belt cannot provide full
protection to an occupant if the seat back is
reclined.
B080D02A-AAT
Adjustable Headrests
Headrests are designed to help reduce the risk
of neck injuries.
To raise the headrest, pull it up. To lower it,
push it down while pressing the lock knob.
WARNING:o For maximum effectiveness in case of an
accident, the headrest should be adjusted
so the top of the headrest is at the same
height as the top of the occupant's ears.
The use of a cushion that holds the body
away from the seatback is not recom-
mended.
HGK049
Lock Knob

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B080F01F-AAT
Seat Cushion Height Adjustment
(Driver's Seat Only) (If Installed)
To raise or lower the front part of the seat
cushion, turn the knob forward or rearward.
HGK050B129A01F-AAT
REAR SEAT POSITIONS
B129A01GK
WARNING:This vehicle contains two rear seating posi-
tions only and a seat belt for each seating
position. Thus, never permit more than two
occupants to ride in the rear seat because
an unrestrained occupant could be seri-
ously injured or killed in the event of a
vehicle crash.
o Do not operate the vehicle with the head-
rests removed as severe injury to an
occupant may occur in the event of an
accident. Headrests may provide protec-
tion against severe neck injuries when
properly adjusted.
B080E01F-AATLumbar Support Control
(Driver's seat only)
The driver's seat is equipped with adjustable
lumbar support.
To increase the amount of lumbar support, pull
the lever forward.
To decrease it, push the lever toward the rear.
HGK052
SOFT
FIRM

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
1- 9 By pulling up the walk in device lever (1) at the
right-upper side of the passenger side seatback,
the seatback will tilt forward. Then push the
seat forward to allow the occupants to enter.
Recliner Memory
By pulling up the walk in device lever (1) the
seatback is reclined and returned to the original
position.
WARNING:Don't drive with the passenger side seatback
reclined. It is dangerous to move it while
driving. Be sure the seatback is latched firmly
before driving.
B130A02GK-GAT
REAR SEAT ENTRY (Walk in device)
The driver and front passenger's seatbacks
should be tilted to enter the rear seat.
HGK053(2)(1)
By pulling up the walk in device lever (1) at the
left-upper side of the driver side seatback, the
seatback will tilt forward. Then pull the lock re-
lease lever (2) up to move the seat forward.
HGK240
(1)
B099A02F-AAT
BEFORE FOLDING THE REAR SEATS
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B110A02S-AAT
FOLDING REAR SEATBACKS
The rear seatbacks may be folded to facilitate
carrying long items or to increase the luggage
capacity of the vehicle.
o To unlock the seatback, push the seatback
locking button, then pull forward on the
seatback panel.
o When you return the seatback to its upright
position, always be sure it has locked into
position by pulling and pushing on the top of
the seatback.
HGK108
In order to prevent the shoulder belt from being
damaged while folding the rear seat, the shoul-
der belt must be passed through the hanger to
keep it out of the way.
CAUTION:Seat belts must be removed from the hanger
when in use.

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B150C02A-AAT
Larger Children
Children who are too large for child restraint
systems should occupy the rear seat and use
the available lap/shoulder belts. The lap portion
should be fastened snug on the hips and as low
as possible. Check belt fit periodically. A child's
squirming could put the belt out of position.
Children are afforded the most safety in the
event of an accident when they are restrained
by a proper restraint system in the rear seat. If
a larger child (over age 13) must be seated in
the front seat, the child should be securely
restrained by the available lap/shoulder belt
and the seat should be placed in the rearmost
position. Children under the age of 13 should be
restrained securely in the rear seat. NEVER
place a rear facing child seat in the front seat of
a vehicle.
B150D01A-AAT
Pregnant Women
The use of a seat belt is recommended for
pregnant women to lessen the chance of injury
in an accident. When a seat belt is used, the lap
belt portion should be placed as low and snugly
as possible on the hips, not across the abdo-
men. For specific recommendations, consult a
physician.
B150B01F-AAT
Infant or Small Child
All 50 states have child restraint laws. You
should be aware of the specific requirements in
your state. Child and/or infant safety seats must
be properly placed and installed in the rear
seat. Information about the use of these re-
straints begins on page 1-14.
WARNING:Every person in your vehicle needs to be
properly restrained at all times, including
infants and children. In a collision, an unre-
strained child can become a "missile" in-
side the car. The force required to hold a
child on your lap could be so great that you
could not hold the child. Any child riding in
the vehicle should always be in a proper
restraint in the rear seat of the vehicle.
NOTE:Small children are best protected from in-
jury in an accident when properly restrained
in the rear seat by a child restraint system
that meets the requirements of the Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Before buy-
ing any child restraint system, make sure
that it has a label certifying that it meets
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. The re-
straint must be appropriate for your child's
height and weight. Check the label on the
child restraint for this information. See page
1-14.
WARNING:The purpose of the fold-down rear seatbacks
is to allow you to carry longer objects than
could otherwise be accommodated. Do not
allow passengers to sit on top of the folded
down seat back while the car is moving as
this is not a proper seating position and no
seat belts are available for use. This could
result in injury in case of an accident or
sudden stop. Objects carried on the folded
down seatback should not extend higher
than the top of the front seats. This could
allow cargo to slide forward and cause in-
jury or damage during sudden stops.
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SEAT BELT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:
All occupants of the vehicle must wear their
seat belts at all times. Note that this vehicle
is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint
(Airbag) System as discussed beginning on
page 1-18. The seat belts must be used in
conjunction with the supplemental airbag
system. State laws may require that some or
all occupants of the vehicle use seat belts.
The possibility of increased injury or sever-
ity of injury in an accident will be increased
if this elementary safety precaution is not
observed. In addition, the following recom-
mendations are made:

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B150E01A-AAT
Injured Person
A seat belt should be used when an injured
person is being transported. When this is nec-
essary, you should consult a physician for
recommendations.
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One Person Per Belt
Two people (including children) should never
attempt to use a single seat belt. This could
increase the severity of injuries in case of an
accident.
B150G01A-AAT
Do Not Lie Down
To reduce the chance of injuries in the event of
an accident, and to achieve maximum effec-
tiveness of the restraint system, all passengers
should be sitting up and the front seats should
be in an upright position when the car is mov-
ing. A seat belt cannot provide proper protec-
tion if the person is lying down in the rear seat
or if the front seat is in a reclined position.
WARNING:Sitting in a reclined position or lying down
when your vehicle is in motion can be dan-
gerous. Even if you buckle up, your seat
belts can't do their job when you're reclined.
The shoulder belt can't do its job because it
won't be against your body.
Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash
you could go into it with great force, receiv-
ing serious neck or other injuries.
The lap belt can't do its job either. In a crash
the belt could go up over your abdomen.
The belt forces would be applied there, not
at your pelvic bones.
This could cause serious internal injuries.
For proper protection when the vehicle is in
motion, have the seatback upright.
Then sit back in the seat and wear your seat
belt properly. See page 1-12.
B160A01A-AAT
CARE OF SEAT BELTS
Seat belt systems should never be disassem-
bled or modified. In addition, care should be
taken to assure that seat belts and belt hard-
ware are not damaged by seat hinges, doors or
other abuse.
WARNING:When you return the rear seatback to its
upright position after the rear seatback was
folded down, be careful not to damage the
seat belt webbing or buckle. Be sure that the
webbing or buckle does not get caught or
pinched in the rear seat.
B160B01A-AAT
Periodic Inspection
It is recommended that all seat belts be inspected
periodically for wear or damage of any kind.
Parts of the system that are damaged should be
replaced as soon as possible.
B160C01A-AAT
Keep Belts Clean and Dry
Seat belts should be kept clean and dry. If belts
become dirty, they can be cleaned by using a
mild soap solution and warm water. Bleach, dye,
strong detergents or abrasives should not be
used because they may damage and weaken the
fabric.
B160D01A-AAT
When to Replace Seat Belts
Entire in-use seat belt assembly or assemblies
should be replaced if the vehicle has been in-
volved in an accident. This should be done even
if no damage is visible. Additional questions
concerning seat belt operation should be direct-
ed to your Hyundai Dealer.
B170A04A-AATHEIGHT ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEAT
SHOULDER BELT (If installed)
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B190A01GK-AAT
SEAT BELTS Rear Seat 3-Point Sys-
tem with Combination Locking Re-
tractor
To Fasten Your Belt
Combination retractor type seat belts are in-
stalled in the rear seat positions to help accom-
modate the installation of child restraint sys-
tems. Although a combination retractor is also
installed in the front passenger seat position,
Hyundai strongly recommends that children al-
ways be seated in the rear seat. NEVER place
any infant restraint system in the front seat of
the vehicle.
This type of seat belt combines the features of
both an emergency locking retractor seat belt
and an automatic locking retractor seat belt. To
fasten your seat belt, pull it out of the retractor
and insert the metal tab into the buckle. There
will be an audible "click" when the tab locks into
the buckle. When not securing a child restraint,
the seat belt operates in the same way as
driver's seat belt (Emergency Locking Retrac-
tor Type). It automatically adjusts to the proper
length only after the lap belt portion of the seat
FUA1090P B180A01GK-AAT
SEAT BELT-Driver's and front pas-
sengers 3-Point System with Emer-
gency Locking Retractor
To Fasten Your BeltYou can adjust the height of the shoulder belt
anchor to one of the 4 positions.
If the height of the adjusting seat belt is too near
your neck, you will not be getting the most
effective protection. The shoulder portion should
be adjusted so that it lies across your chest and
midway over your shoulder nearest the door
and not your neck.
To adjust the height of the seat belt anchor,
lower or raise the height adjuster into an appro-
priate position. To raise the height adjuster, pull
it up. To lower it, push it down while pressing
the height adjuster button.
Release the button to lock the anchor into
position. Try sliding the release button to make
sure that it has locked into the position.
WARNING:o The height adjuster must be in the locked
position when the vehicle is moving.
o The misadjustment of height of the shoul-
der belt could reduce the effectiveness
of the seat belt in a crash.To fasten your seat belt, pull it out of the
retractor and insert the metal tab into the buckle.
There will be an audible "click" when the tab
locks into the buckle.
The seat belt automatically adjusts to the proper
length only after the lap belt portion is adjusted
manually so that it fits snugly around your hips.
If you lean forward in a slow, easy motion, the
belt will extend and let you move around. If
there is a sudden stop or impact, the belt will
lock into position. It will also lock if you try to
lean forward too quickly. Check to make sure
that the belt is properly locked and that the belt
is not twisted. 
NOTE:If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when
the ignition key is in the "ON" position, the
seat belt warning light will flash and the
warning chime will sound for approximately
six seconds.