warning Hyundai Tiburon 2003 Owner's Guide

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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FRONT DOOR EDGE WARNING LIGHT
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A red light comes on when the front door is
opened. The purpose of this light is to assist
when you get in or out and also to warn passing
vehicles.
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REMOTE FUEL-FILLER LID RELEASE
The fuel-filler lid may be opened from inside the
vehicle by pulling up on the fuel-filler lid opener
located on the front floor area on the left side of
the car.
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WARNING:o Always double check to be sure that the
hood is firmly latched before driving
away. If it is not latched, the hood could
fly open while the vehicle is being driven,
causing a total loss of visibility, which
might result in an accident.
o Do not move the vehicle with the hood in
the raised position, as vision is obstructed
and the hood could fall or be damaged.
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HOOD RELEASE
1. Pull the release knob to unlatch the hood.
2. Press the safety hook lever up and lift the
hood.
3. Raise the hood by hand.
When closing the hood, slowly close the hood
and make sure it locks into place.
HGK106Hood Release Lever
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TAIL GATE
Remote Tail Gate Release
To open the tail gate without using the key, pull
up the lid release lever.
To close, lower the tail gate, then press down
on it until it locks. To be sure the tail gate is
securely fastened, always try to pull it up again.
WARNING:The tail gate should always be kept com-
pletely closed while the vehicle is in motion.
If it is left open or ajar, poisonous exhaust
gases may enter the car resulting in serious
illness or death to the occupants. See addi-
tional warnings concerning exhaust gases
on page 2-1.
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To Unlock Using the Key
To open the tail gate, insert the key and turn it
clockwise to unlock. The tail gate compartment
light illuminates when the tail gate is opened.
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NOTE:If the fuel-filler lid will not open because ice
has formed around it, tap lightly or push on
the lid to break the ice and release the lid.
Do not pry on the lid. If necessary, spray
around the lid with an approved deicer fluid
(do not use radiator anti-freeze) or move the
vehicle to a warm place and allow the ice to
melt.
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WARNING:o The fuel cap must be tightened at least 3
clicks, otherwise " " light will illumi-
nate.
o Gasoline vapors are dangerous. Before
refueling, always stop the engine and
never allow sparks or open flames near
the filler area. If you need to replace the
filler cap, use a genuine Hyundai replace-
ment part.
o If you open the fuel filler cap during high
ambient temperatures, a slight "pressure
sound" may be heard. This is normal and
not a cause for concern.
Whenever you open the fuel filler cap,
turn it slowly.
o Make sure the fuel filler cap is replaced
and securely seated after fueling. Failure
to replace or fully seat the fuel filler cap
will result in fuel vapors escaping into
the atmosphere and the MIL indicator
illuminating.
o Do not "TOP-OFF" after the first nozzle
shut off when refueling.

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REAR SEAT WARNING
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WARNING:Do not close an open tailgate (rear hatch)
while a person(s) is sitting upright on the rear
seat. The tailgate or tailgate glass may contact
the head of a person sitting upright on the rear
seat. Closing the tailgate onto a person's head
may cause serious injuries, including death.
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When you close the tailgate
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For the safety of all passengers, luggage or
other cargo should not be piled higher than the
top of the seatback. In addition, do not place
objects on the rear shelf as they may move
forward during braking or in an accident and
strike vehicle passengers.
B580A01GK-AATSUN VISOR
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Vanity mirror
Your Hyundai is equipped with sun visors to
give the driver and front passenger either fron-
tal or sideward shade. The sun visors are fitted
on both sides on all models. To reduce glare or
to shut out direct rays of the sun, turn the sun
visor down to block the annoyance. A vanity
mirror is provided on the back of the sun visor
for the front passenger.
NOTE:The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
label containing useful information can be
found on the back of each sun visor.
WARNING:Do not place the sun visor in such a manner
that it obscures visibility of the roadway,
traffic or other objects.

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HORN
Press the pad on the steering wheel to sound
the horn.
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STEERING WHEEL TILT LEVER
(If installed)
To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull the lever toward you and hold it to
unlock.
2. Raise or lower the steering wheel to the
desired position.
3. After adjustment, release the lever.
WARNING:Do not attempt to adjust the steering wheel
while driving as this may result in loss of
control of the vehicle and serious injury or
death.
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LUGGAGE NET (If installed)
Some objects can be kept in the net in the
luggage compartment.
Use the luggage net on the floor(If installed) or
at the back of the luggage compartment to
prevent objects from sliding.
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FLOOR MAT ANCHOR
To use a floor mat on the front floor carpet,
make sure it attaches to the floor mat anchor in
your vehicle.
This keeps the floor mat from sliding forward.
WARNING:o Make sure the floor mat is properly placed
on the floor carpet. If the floor mat slips
and interferes with the movement of the
pedals during driving, it may cause an
accident.
Working Zone
A Type
B Type

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To Set the Cruise Speed
1. Push in the cruise control main switch on
the end of the barrel. The "CRUISE" indica-
tor light in the instrument cluster will be
illuminated. This turns the system on.
2. Accelerate to the desired cruising speed
above 25 mph (40 km/h).
3. Push the control switch downward to "SET
(COAST)" and release it.
4. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal
and the desired speed will automatically be
maintained.
5. To increase speed, depress the accelerator
pedal enough for the vehicle to exceed the
preset speed. When you remove your foot
from the accelerator pedal, the vehicle will
return to the speed you have set. The cruise control system provides automatic
speed control for your comfort when driving on
freeways, tollroads, or other noncongested high-
ways. This system is designed to function above
approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
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To Cancel the Cruise Speed
Do one of the following:
o Pull the control switch toward the steering
wheel to "CANCEL" position.
o Depress the brake pedal.
o Depress the clutch pedal (Manual transaxle).
o Shift the selector lever to "N" position (Auto-
matic transaxle).
o Decrease the vehicle speed lower than the
memorized speed by 12 mph (20 km/h).
o Decrease the vehicle speed to less than 25
mph (40 km/h).
o Release the main switch.
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Main switch
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CRUISE CONTROL (If Installed)
o Don't put an additional floor mat on the
top of the anchored mat, otherwise the
additional mat may slide forward and
interfere with the movement of the ped-
als.WARNING:To avoid accidental cruise control engage-
ment, keep the cruise control main switch
off when not using the cruise control

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To Reset at a Slower Speed
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1. Push the control switch downward to "SET
(COAST)" and hold it. The vehicle will de-
celerate.
2. When the desired speed is obtained, re-
lease the control switch. While the control
switch is pushed, the vehicle speed will
gradually decrease.
WARNING:
o Keep the main switch off when not using
the cruise control.
o Do not use the cruise control when it may
not be safe to keep the car at a constant
speed, for instance, driving in heavy or
varying traffic, or on slippery (rainy, icy or
snow-covered) or winding roads or over
6% up-hill or down-hill roads.
o Pay particular attention to the driving con-
ditions whenever using the cruise control
system.
o During cruise-control driving with a
manual transaxle vehicle, do not shift into
neutral without depressing the clutch
pedal, or the engine will be overrevved. If
this happens, depress the clutch pedal or
release the main switch.
o With the cruise control engaged, when
the brake pedal is applied, it is normal to
hear the cruise control system deactivate.
This is an indication of normal system
operation.
o During normal cruise control operation,
when the "SET(COAST)" is activated or
reactivated after applying the brakes, the
cruise control will energize after approxi-
mately 3 seconds. This delay is normal.B660D01E-AAT
To Resume the Preset Speed
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The vehicle will automatically resume the speed
set prior to cancellation when you push the
control switch upward to "RESUME (ACCEL)"
position and release it, providing the vehicle
speed is above 25 mph (40 km/h).
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To Reset at a Faster Speed
1. Push the control switch upward to "RE-
SUME (ACCEL)" position and hold it.
2. Accelerate to desired speed and release the
control switch. While the control switch is
held, the vehicle will gradually gain speed.

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Using a cellular phone or a two-way
radio
When a cellular phone is used inside the ve-
hicle, noise may be produced from the audio
equipment. This does not mean that something
is wrong with the audio equipment. In such a
case, use the cellular phone at a place as far as
possible from the audio equipment.
CAUTION:When using a communication system such
as a cellular phone or a radio set inside the
vehicle, a separate external antenna must
be fitted. When a cellular phone or a radio
set is used with an internal antenna alone, it
may interfere with the vehicle's electrical
system and adversely affect safe operation
of the vehicle.
WARNING:Don't use a cellular phone when you are
driving, you must stop at a safe place to use
a cellular phone.
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o Station Swapping - As a FM signal weak-
ens, another more powerful signal near the
same frequency may begin to play. This is
because your radio is designed to lock onto
the clearest signal. If this occurs, select
another station with a stronger signal.
o Multi-Path Cancellation - Radio signals be-
ing received from several directions can
cause distortion or fluttering. This can be
caused by a direct and reflected signal from
the same station, or by signals from two
stations with close frequencies. If this oc-
curs, select another station until the condi-
tion has passed. o Fading - As your car moves away from the
radio station, the signal will weaken and
sound will begin to fade. When this occurs,
we suggest that you select another stronger
station.
o Flutter/Static - Weak FM signals or large
obstructions between the transmitter and
your radio can disturb the signal causing
static or fluttering noises to occur. Reducing
the treble level may lessen this effect until
the disturbance clears.

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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2. DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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WARNING: ENGINE EXHAUST CAN BE DANGEROUS!
Engine exhaust fumes can be extremely dangerous. If, at any time, you smell exhaust fumes inside the vehicle, open the
windows immediately.
o Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas that can cause unconsciousness and death by
asphyxiation.
o Be sure the exhaust system does not leak.
The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to change the oil or for any other purpose. If you hear
a change in the sound of the exhaust or if you drive over something that strikes the underneath side of the car, have the
exhaust system checked as soon as possible by your Hyundai dealer.
o Do not run the engine in an enclosed area.
Letting the engine idle in your garage, even with the garage door open, is a hazardous practice. Never run the engine in your
garage any longer than it takes to start the engine and back the car out.
o Avoid idling the engine for prolonged periods with people inside the car.
If it is necessary to idle the engine for a prolonged period with people inside the car, be sure to do so only in an open area
with the air intake set at "Fresh" and fan operating at one of the higher speeds so fresh air is drawn into the interior.
If you must drive with the tail gate open because you are carrying objects that make this necessary:
1. Close all windows.
2. Open side vents.
3. Set the air intake control at "Fresh", the air flow control at "Floor" or "Face" and the fan at one of the higher speeds.
To assure proper operation of the ventilation system, be sure the ventilation air intakes located just in front of the windshield
are kept clear of snow, ice, leaves or other obstructions.
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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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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.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
clutch pedal is not depressed fully (Man-
ual transaxle) or the shift lever is not in
“P” or “N” Position (Automatic transaxle).
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 re-
move the key, always confirm that the
shift lever is securely positioned in "P"
(Park) (For Automatic transaxle)
o For additional information about start-
ing, see page 2-3.
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KEY POSITIONS
WARNING:
The engine should not be turned off or the
key removed from the ignition key cylinder
while the vehicle is in motion. The steering
wheel is locked by removing the key.
C030A01A-AATCOMBINATION IGNITION SWITCH
To Start the Engine
o If your Hyundai is equipped with a manual
transaxle, place the shift lever in neutral and
depress the clutch pedal fully.
o If your Hyundai has an automatic transaxle,
place the shift lever in "P" (park).
o “START”The engine is started in this position. It will
crank until you release the key.
NOTE:Do not hold the key in the “START” position
for more than 15 seconds.
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.
o “ACC”
With the key in the “ACC” position, some elec-
trical accessories (radio etc.) may be operated.
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LOCKACC
ON
START

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C050A01A-AATSTARTING
WARNING:
Never run the engine in a closed or poorly
ventilated area any longer than is needed to
move your car in or out of the area. The
carbon monoxide gas emitted is odorless
and can cause serious injury or death.
C050B01A-AATNormal Conditions:
The Starting Procedure:
1. Insert key, and fasten the seat belt.
2. Depress the clutch pedal fully and place the
gearshift lever (manual transaxle) in neutral
or the selector lever (automatic transaxle) in
"P" (park) position.
3. After turning the ignition key to the "ON"
position, make certain all warning lights and
gauges are functioning properly before start-
ing the engine.
WARNING:Be sure that the clutch is fully depressed
when starting a manual transaxle vehicle.
Your manual transaxle equipped vehicle will
not start unless the clutch pedal is fully
depressed. On a manual transaxle equipped
vehicle that can be started without depress-
ing the clutch, there is the potential to cause
damage to the vehicle or injury to someone
inside or outside the vehicle as a result of
the forward or backward movement of the
vehicle that will occur if the clutch is not
depressed when the vehicle is started.
4. Turn the ignition key to the "Start" position
and release it when the engine starts.
After the engine has started, allow the en-
gine to run for 10 to 20 seconds prior to
placing the vehicle in gear.The starter should not be operated for more
than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 15-30 sec-
onds between starting attempts to protect
the starter from overheating.
o “LOCK”
The key can be removed or inserted in this
position. To protect against theft, the steering
wheel locks by removing the key.
NOTE:To unlock the steering wheel, insert the key,
and then turn the steering wheel and key
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To Remove the Ignition Key
(If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic
transaxle)
1. Turn the ignition key counterclockwise from
the "ACC" position to the "LOCK" position.
2. The key can be removed in the "LOCK"
position.
(If your vehicle is equipped with a manual
transaxle)
1. Turn the ignition key to the "ACC" position.
2. Simultaneously push and turn the ignition
key counterclockwise from the "ACC" posi-
tion to the "LOCK" position.
3. The key can be removed in the "LOCK"
position.
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LOCKACC
ON
START
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