warning Hyundai Tiburon 2003 Owner's Guide

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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B260G01A-AATOil Pressure Warning Light
CAUTION:
If the oil pressure warning light stays on
while the engine is running, serious engine
damage may result. The oil pressure warn-
ing light comes on whenever there is insuf-
ficient oil pressure. In normal operation, it
should come on when the ignition switch is
turned on, then go out when the engine is
started. If the oil pressure warning light
stays on while the engine is running, there
is a serious malfunction.
If this happens, stop the car as soon as it is
safe to do so, turn off the engine and check
the oil level. If the oil level is low, fill the
engine oil to the proper level and start the
engine again. If the light stays on with the
engine running, turn the engine off immedi-
ately. In any instance where the oil light
stays on when the engine is running, the
engine should be checked by a Hyundai
dealer before the car is driven again.
B260F01A-AATHigh Beam Indicator Light
The high beam indicator light comes on when-
ever the headlights are switched to the high
beam or flash position.
B260D01A-AAT
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
The blinking green arrows on the instrument
panel show the direction indicated by the turn
signals. If the arrow comes on but does not
blink, blinks more rapidly than normal, or does
not illuminate at all, a malfunction in the turn
signal system is indicated. Your dealer should
be consulted for repairs.
B260P02Y-GAT
ABS Service Reminder Indica-
tor (SRI) (If Installed)
When the key is turned to the "ON" position, the
Anti-Lock Brake System SRI will come on and
then go off in a few seconds. If the ABS SRI
remains on, comes on while driving, or does not
come on when the key is turned to the "ON"
position, this indicates that there may be a
problem with the ABS.
If this occurs, have your vehicle checked by
your Hyundai dealer as soon as possible. The
normal braking system will still be operational,
but without the assistance of the anti-lock brake
system.
CAUTION:If the both ABS SRI and Parking Brake/
Brake fluid level warning lights remain "ON"
or come on while driving, there may be a
problem with E.B.D (Electronic Brake Force
Distribution).
If this occurs, avoid sudden stops and have
your vehicle checked by your Hyundai dealer
as soon as possible.
B260B01GK-GAT
SRS (Airbag) Service
Reminder Indicator (SRI)
The SRS service reminder indicator (SRI) comes
on and flashes for about 6 seconds after the
ignition key is turned to the "ON" position or
after the engine is started, after which it will go
out.
This light also comes on when the SRS is not
working properly. If the SRI does not come on
or illuminates continuously when the ignition
key is turned to "ON", or continuously remains
on after flashing for about 6 seconds when you
turned the ignition key to the "ON" position or
started the engine, or if it comes on while
driving, have the SRS inspected by an autho-
rized Hyundai Dealer.

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B260M01A-AATLow Fuel Level Warning Light
The low fuel level warning light comes on when
the fuel tank is approaching empty. When it
comes on, you should add fuel as soon as
possible. Driving with the fuel level warning light
on or with the fuel level below "E" can cause the
engine to misfire and damage the catalytic
converter.
B260J01A-AATCharging System Warning Light
The charging system warning light should come
on when the ignition is turned on, then go out
when the engine is running. If the light stays on
while the engine is running, there is a malfunc-
tion in the electrical charging system. If the light
comes on while you are driving, stop, turn off
the engine and check under the hood. First,
make certain the generator drive belt is in
place. If it is, check the tension of the belt. Do
this as shown on page 6-13 by pushing down
on the center of the belt. And then have the
system checked by your Hyundai dealer.
B260K01F-AATTail Gate Open Warning Light
This light remains on unless the tail gate is
completely closed.
B260L01Y-AATDoor Ajar Warning Light
and Chime
The door ajar warning light warns you that a
door is not completely closed and the chime
warns you that driver's side front door is not
completely closed.
NOTE:To remind you not to lock the key inside the
car, the warning light comes on whenever
the key is in the "LOCK" position and a door
is open. The warning chime only sounds
whenever the key is in the "LOCK" position
and the driver's side front door is open. The
chime sounds and the light remains on until
the key is removed from the ignition.
B260H01GK-AAT
Parking Brake/Brake Fluid
Level Warning Light
WARNING:
If you suspect brake trouble, have your
brakes checked by a Hyundai dealer as soon
as possible. Driving your car with a problem
in either the brake electrical system or brake
hydraulic system is dangerous, and could
result in a serious injury or death.
Warning Light Operation
The parking brake/brake fluid level warning light
should come on when the parking brake is ap-
plied and the ignition switch is turned to "ON" or
"START". After the engine is started, the light
should go out in three seconds.
If the parking brake is not applied, the warning
light should come on when the ignition switch is
turned to "ON" or "START", then go out in three
seconds. If the light comes on at any other time,
you should slow the vehicle and bring it to a
complete stop in a safe location off the roadway.
The brake warning light indicates that the brake
fluid level in the brake master cylinder is low and
hydraulic brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or
DOT 4 specifications should be added. After
adding fluid, if no other trouble is found, the car
should be immediately and carefully driven to a
Hyundai dealer for inspection. If further trouble is
experienced, the vehicle should not be driven at
all but taken to a dealer by a professional towing
service or some other safe method.Your Hyundai is equipped with dual-diagonal
braking systems. This means you still have brak-
ing on two wheels even if one of the dual systems
should fail. With only one of the dual systems
working, more than normal pedal travel and
greater pedal pressure are required to stop the
car. Also, the car will not stop in as short a
distance with only half of the brake system work-
ing. If the brakes fail while you are driving, shift to
a lower gear for additional engine braking and
stop the car as soon as it is safe to do so.

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B260E01A-AATSeat Belt Reminder Light
And Chime
The seat belt reminder light comes on for about
6 seconds when the ignition key is turned from
the "OFF" position to "ON" or "START". If the
driver's seat belt is not fastened, the warning
chime will sound at the same time.
B270A01A-AAT
BRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING
SOUND
The front disc brake pads have wear indicators
that should make a high-pitched squealing or
scraping noise when new pads are needed.
The sound may come and go or be heard all the
time when the vehicle is moving. It may also be
heard when the brake pedal is pushed down
firmly. Excessive rotor damage will result if the
worn pads are not replaced. See your Hyundai
dealer immediately.
B260Q01E-GAT
Cruise Indicator (If Installed)
The cruise indicator light in the instrument clus-
ter is illuminated when the cruise control main
switch on the end of the barrel is pushed.
The indicator light does not illuminate when the
cruise control main switch is pushed a second
time.
Information about the use of cruise control is
beginning on page 1-44.
B280A01A-AAT
FUEL GAUGE
The needle on the gauge indicates the approx-
imate fuel level in the fuel tank. The fuel capac-
ity is given in Section 9.
HGK133
B290A02A-AAT
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
HGK132
B260C01GK-GATTraction Control Indicator
Lights(If installed)
The traction control indicators change opera-
tion according to the ignition switch position and
whether the system is in operation or not.
They will illuminate when the ignition key is
turned to the "ON" position, but should go out
after three seconds. If the TCS-OFF indicator
blinks or stays on, take your car to your autho-
rized Hyundai dealer and have the system
checked. See section 2 for more information
about the TCS system.
B260N01GK-AAT
Malfunction Indicator Light
This light illuminates when there is a malfunc-
tion of an exhaust gas related component, and
the system is not functioning properly so that
the exhaust gas regulation values are not sat-
isfied. This light will also illuminate when the
ignition key is turned to the "ON" position, and
will go out after engine starting. If it illuminates
while driving, or does not illuminate when the
ignition key is turned to the "ON" position, take
your car to your nearest authorized Hyundai
dealer and have the system checked.

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B300A01A-AAT
SPEEDOMETER
HGK130B
Your Hyundai's speedometer is calibrated in
miles per hour (on the outer scale) and kilome-
ters per hour (on the inner scale).
B330A01F-AAT
TACHOMETER
The tachometer registers the speed of your
engine in revolutions per minute (rpm). It is
useful to help you shift at the appropriate engine
speed to avoid lugging or over-reving the en-
gine.
CAUTION:The engine should not be raced to such a
speed that the needle enters the red zone on
the tachometer face. This can cause severe
engine damage and may void your warranty.
HGK131
WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot. The engine coolant is under
pressure and could erupt and cause severe
burns. Wait until the engine is cool before
removing the radiator cap.
The needle on the engine coolant temperature
gauge should stay in the normal range. If it
moves across the dial to "H" (Hot), pull over
and stop as soon as possible and turn off the
engine. Then open the hood and check the
coolant reservoir level and the water pump
drive belt. If you suspect cooling system trou-
ble, have your cooling system checked by a
Hyundai dealer as soon as possible.
B310B01GK-GAT
ODOMETER/TRIP ODOMETER
HGK028B
Function of digital odometer/trip
odometer
Pushing in the reset switch on the right side of
speedometer when the ignition switch is turned
"ON" will display the following sequence:
HGK055A
1
3 2
A Type
B Type
A Type

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B380A01A-AAT
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER SWITCH
The rear window defroster is turned on by
pushing in on the switch. To turn the defroster
off, push in on the switch a second time. The
rear window defroster automatically turns itself
off after about 15 minutes. To restart the de-
froster cycle, push in on the switch again after
it has turned itself off.
CAUTION:Do not clean the inner side of the rear
window glass with an abrasive type of glass
cleaner or use a scraper to remove foreign
deposits from the inner surface of the glass
as this may cause damage to the defroster
elements.
NOTE:The engine must be running for the rear
window defroster to operate.
B400A01F-AAT
DIGITAL CLOCK
There are three control buttons for the digital
clock. Their functions are:
HOUR - Push "H" to advance the hour indicat-
ed.
MIN - Push "M" to advance the minute indicat-
ed.
RESET - Push "R" to reset minutes to ":00" to
facilitate resetting the clock to the
correct time. When this is done:
Pressing "R" between 10 : 30 and 11 : 29
changes the readout to 11 : 00.
Pressing "R" between 11 : 30 and 12 : 29
changes the readout to 12 : 00.
B380A01GKHGK143A B370A01A-AAT
HAZARD WARNING SYSTEM
The hazard warning system should be used
whenever you find it necessary to stop the car
in a hazardous location. When you must make
such an emergency stop, always pull off the
road as far as possible.
The hazard warning lights are turned on by
pushing in on the hazard switch. This causes all
turn signal lights to blink. The hazard warning
lights will operate even though the key is not in
the ignition.
To turn the hazard warning lights off, push in on
the switch a second time.
HGK140A
A Type
B Type

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B420A02A-AAT
CIGARETTE LIGHTER
HGK144 B410A01A-AAT
INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT CON-
TROL (RHEOSTAT)
The instrument panel lights can be made bright-
er or dimmer by turning the instrument panel
light control knob.
HGK134A
For the cigarette lighter to work, the key must
be in the "ACC" position or the "ON" position.
To use the cigarette lighter, push it all the way
into its socket. When the element has heated,
the lighter will pop out to the "ready" position.
Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed in. This
can damage the heating element and create a
fire hazard.
If it is necessary to replace the cigarette lighter,
use only a genuine Hyundai replacement or its
approved equivalent.
CAUTION:Do not use electric accessories or equipment
other than the Hyundai genuine parts in the
socket.
B450A01GK-AAT
DRINK HOLDER (If Installed)
HGK149A
The drink holder is used for holding cups or
cans.
WARNING:Do not place objects other than cups or cans
in the drink holder. Such objects can be
thrown out in the event of a sudden stop or an
accident, possibly injuring the passengers in
the vehicle.
B430A01GK-AAT
FRONT ASHTRAY
The front ashtray may be opened by pushing
and releasing the ashtray door at its top edge.
HGK146
To remove the ashtray in order to clean it, the
metal ash receptacle should be lifted out from
the ashtray door. Do not attempt to remove the
entire ashtray door assembly or damage will
result. To reinstall it, place it in the proper
position and press it down in the ashtray door.
The ashtray lamp will only illuminate when the
exterior body lights are switched on.

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B460A01Y-AAT
SUNROOF (If installed)
Sun Shade
HGK029
Your HYUNDAI is equipped with a sliding sun-
shade which you can manually adjust to let in
light with the sunroof closed, or to block sun-
light.
WARNING:Never adjust the sunshade while driving.
B460B01GK-GAT
Opening the Sunroof System
HGK030
The sunroof can be electrically opened or closed
with the ignition key in the "ON" position. The
sunroof is moved to its fully open position by
pushing the "OPEN" switch, and to stop at the
desired position, push in any switches (Open,
Close, Up, Down). To close, press and hold the
"CLOSE" button.
Release the button when the sunroof reaches
the desired position.
WARNING:o Do not close a sunroof if anyone’s hands,
arms or body are between the sliding
glass and the sunroof sash, as this could
result in injury.
o Do not place your head or arms out of
the sunroof opening at any time.
CAUTION:o Do not open the sunroof in severely cold
temperature or when it is covered with
ice or snow.
o Periodically remove any dirt that may
have accumulated on the guide rails.
B460C01GK-GAT
Tilting the Sunroof System
HGK031
The sunroof is moved to its fully tilt up position
by pushing the "UP" switch, and to stop at the
desired position, push in any switches (Open,
Close, Up, Down).
To tilt down, press and hold the "DOWN" but-
ton. Release the button when the sunroof
reaches the desired position.
NOTE:After washing the car or after there is rain,
be sure to wipe off any water that is on the
sunroof before operating it.

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B491A02F-AAT
SPECTACLE CASE
HGK036
The spectacle case is located on the front
overhead console.
Push the end of the cover to open or close the
spectacle case.
WARNING:Do not open the spectacle case while the
vehicle is moving.
The rear view mirror of the vehicle can be
blocked by an open spectacle case.
B460D01GK-AAT
Manual Operation of Sunroof
If the sunroof does not electrically operate:
HGK032
1. Remove the cap located in the rear roof
panel by using a coin or screw driver.
2. Insert the hexagonal head wrench provided
with the vehicle into the socket. This wrench
can be found in the vehicle’s trunk or glove
box.
HGK033
3. Turn the wrench clockwise to open or coun-
terclockwise to close the sunroof.
B480A01GK-GAT
MAP LIGHT
HGK034
(1) Push in the map light switch to turn on the
driver side light.
(2) In the "DOOR" position, the interior courte-
sy light comes on when any door is opened
regardless of the ignition key position. The
light goes out gradually 6 seconds after the
door is closed.
(3) Push in the map light switch to turn on the
passenger side light.
(1)
(2)
(3)
B460E01TB-GAT
Resetting the Sunroof System
If the battery has been recharged, disconnected
or is manually with operating the hexagonal
head wrench, you may need to reset the sunroof.
To do this;
1. Turn the ignition switch "OFF".
2. With pressing "OPEN" "UP" button at the
same time, turn the ignition switch "ON".
3. If the sunroof is set like this, the sunroof is
reset with tilting up/down automatically once
for all.
CAUTION:If the sunroof is not reset, it may not be
operated normally.

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B510B01A-AAT
OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR
Electric Type (If installed)
The outside rearview mirrors can be adjusted to
your preferred rear vision, both directly behind
the vehicle, and to the rear of the left and right
sides.
The remote control outside rearview mirror
switch controls the adjustments for both the
right and left outside mirror.
To adjust the position of either
mirror:
1. Move the selecting switch to the right or left
to activate the adjustable mechanism for the
corresponding door mirror.
2. Next, adjust the mirror angle by depressing
the appropriate perimeter switch as illus-
trated.
HGK128 B500A01A-AAT
GLOVE BOX
WARNING:
To avoid the possibility of injury in case of
an accident or a sudden stop, the glove box
door should be kept closed when the car is
in motion.
o To open the glove box, pull on the glove box
release lever.
HGK147
CAUTION:o Do not operate the switch continuously
for an unnecessary length of time.
o Scraping ice from the mirror face could
cause permanent damage. To remove any
ice, use a sponge, soft cloth or approved
deicer.
WARNING:Be careful when judging the size or distance
of any object seen in the passenger side
rear view mirror. It is a convex mirror with a
curved surface. Any objects seen in this
mirror are closer than they appear.
B510D01Y-AAT
OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR
HEATER (If Installed)
B380A01GK
A Type
B Type

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B520A01A-AAT
DAY/NIGHT INSIDE REAR VIEW MIR-
ROR
Your Hyundai is equipped with a day/night
inside rear view mirror. The "night" position is
selected by flipping the tab at the bottom of the
mirror toward you. In the "night" position, the
glare of headlights of cars behind you is re-
duced. The outside rearview mirror heater is actuated
in connection with the rear window defroster.
To heat the outside rearview mirror glass, push
in the switch for the rear window defroster. The
rearview mirror glass will be heated for defrost-
ing or defogging and will give you improved rear
vision in inclement weather conditions. Push
the switch again to turn the heater off. The
outside rearview mirror heater automatically
turns itself off after 15 minutes.
B510C01A-AAT
FOLDING THE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW
MIRRORS
To fold the outside rear view mirrors, push them
toward the rear.
The outside rear view mirrors can be folded
rearward for parking in narrow areas.
B510C01GK
WARNING:Do not adjust or fold the outside rear view
mirrors while the vehicle is moving. This
could result in loss of control, and an acci-
dent which could cause death, serious inju-
ry or property damage.
B520B01O-GAT
DAY/NIGHT REAR VIEW MIRROR
(Electric type) (If installed)
The electric type day/night inside rearview mir-
ror automatically controls the glare of head-
lights of the car behind you. Adjust the rearview
mirror to the desired position.
B520A01GK
B520B01GK
Sensor