ESP Hyundai Tiburon 2003 Owner's Manual

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WARRANTIES FOR YOUR HYUNDAI VEHICLE
o New Vehicle 60 Months/60,000 Miles Limited Warranty
o New Vehicle 120 Months/100,000 Miles Limited Powertrain Warranty (first owner only)
o Anti-Perforation Limited Warranty
o Emission Defect Warranty - Federal Vehicle
o California Emission Control System Warranty (if applicable)
o Emission Performance Warranty - Federal Vehicle
o Replacement Parts and Accessories Limited Warranty
NOTE:
Detailed warranty information is provided in your Hyundai Owner's Handbook.
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RESPONSIBILITY FOR MAINTENANCE
The maintenance requirements for your new Hyundai are found in Section 5. As the
owner, it is your responsibility to see that all maintenance operations specified by the
manufacturer are carried out at the appropriate intervals. When the vehicle is used in
severe driving conditions, more frequent maintenance is required for some operations.
Maintenance requirements for severe operating conditions are also included in Section
5.

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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BREAKING IN YOUR NEW HYUNDAI
During the First 1,200 Miles (2,000
Km)
No formal “break-in” procedure is required with
your new Hyundai. However, you can contrib-
ute to the economical operation and durability of
your Hyundai by observing the following recom-
mendations during the first 1,200 miles (2,000
km).
o Don't drive faster than 55 MPH (88 km/h).
o While driving, keep your engine speed (rpm,
or revolutions per minute) between 2,000
rpm and 4,000 rpm.
o Use moderate acceleration. Don't start quick-
ly or depress the accelerator pedal fully.
o For the first 200 miles (300 km), try to avoid
hard stops.
o Don't lug the engine (in other words, don't
drive so slowly in too high a gear that the
engine "bucks"-shift to a lower gear).
o Whether going fast or slow, vary your speed
from time to time.
o Don't let the engine idle longer than 3 min-
utes at one time.
o Don't tow a trailer during the first 1,200 miles
(2,000 km) of operation.
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Record Your Key Number
A code number is stamped on the key number
plate that came with the keys to your Hyundai.
This key number plate should be kept in a safe
place, not in the vehicle. The key number should
also be recorded in a place where it can be found
in an emergency.
If you need additional keys, or if you should lose
your keys, your authorized Hyundai dealer can
make new keys if you can supply the key num-
ber.
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DOOR LOCKS
WARNING:
o Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Be-
fore you drive away (especially if there
are children in the car), be sure that all
the doors are securely closed and locked
so that the doors cannot be inadvertently
opened from the inside. This helps as-
sure that doors will not be opened acci-
dentally. Also, when combined with the
proper use of seat belts, locking the doors
helps keep occupants from being ejected
from the car in case of an accident.
o Before opening the door, always look for
and avoid oncoming traffic.
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KEYS
SSA1030A
For greater convenience, the same key oper-
ates all the locks in your Hyundai. However,
because the doors can be locked without a key,
carrying a spare key is recommended in case
you accidentally lock one key inside the car.
FUA1030B
T0420

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR
HEATER (If Installed)
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A Type
B Type

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FAD (Fader Control) Knob
Pull the treble control knob further out.
Turn the control knob counterclockwise to em-
phasize front speaker sound. (Rear speaker
sound will be attenuated)
When the control knob is turned clockwise,
rear speaker sound will be emphasized.
(Front speaker sound will be attenuated)
4. TUNE (Manual) Select Button
Press the side or side to increase or to
decrease the frequency. Press either button
and hold down to continuously scroll. Release
button once the desired station is reached.
SEEK Operation (Automatic Channel
Selection)
Press the TUNE select button 1 sec or
more.Releasing will automatically tune to the
next available station with a beep sound.
When the side is pressed longer than 1
second, releasing will automatically tune to the
next higher frequency and when the side is
pressed longer than 1 second, releasing will
automatically tune to the next lower frequency.
5. BAND Selector
Pressing the button changes the AM, FM1
and FM2 bands. The mode selected is dis-
played on LCD.
6. PRESET STATION SELECT Button
Six (6) stations for AM, FM and FM2 respec-
tively can be preset in the electronic memory
circuit on this unit.
HOW TO PRESET STATIONS
Six AM and twelve FM stations may be pro-
grammed into the memory of the radio. Then,
by simply pressing the band select button and/
or one of the six station select buttons, you
may recall any of these stations instantly. To
program the stations, follow these steps:
o Press band selector to set the band for AM,
FM, or FM2.
o Select the desired station to be stored by
seek or manual tuning.
o Determine the preset station select button
you wish to use to access that station.
o Press the station select button for more
than two seconds. A select button indicator
will show in the display indicating which
select button you have depressed. The
frequency display will flash after it has
been stored into the memory with a beep
sound. You should then release the button,
and proceed to program the next desired
station. A total of 18 stations can be pro-
grammed by selecting one AM and two FM
stations per button.
o When completed, any preset station may
be recalled by selecting AM, FM or FM2
band and the appropriate station button.
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1. POWER ON-OFF Control Knob
The radio unit may be operated when the
ignition key is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Press the knob to switch the power on. The
LCD shows the radio frequency in the radio
mode or the tape direction indicator in the tape
mode. To switch the power off, press the knob
again.
VOLUME Control
Rotate the knob clockwise to increase the
volume and turn the knob counterclockwise to
reduce the volume.
2. BASS Control Knob
Press to pop the knob out and turn to the left
or right for the desired bass tone.
BAL (Balance Control) Knob
Pull the bass control knob further out. Turn the
control knob clockwise to emphasize right
speaker sound. (Left speaker sound will be
attenuated)
When the control knob is turned counterclock-
wise, left speaker sound will be emphasized.
(Right speaker sound will be attenuated)
3. TREB (Treble Control) Knob
Press to pop the knob out and turn to the left
or right for the desired treble tone.
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3. BASS Control Knob
Press to pop the knob out and turn to the left or
right for the desired bass tone.
TREB (Treble Control) Knob
Pull the bass control knob further out. Turn to
the left or right for the desired treble tone.
4. SCAN Button
When the scan button is pressed, the fre-
quency will increase and the receivable sta-
tions will be tuned in one after another, receiv-
ing each station for 5 seconds. To stop scan-
ning, press the scan button again.
5. TUNE (Manual) Select Button
Press the ( ) side or ( ) side to increase or
to decrease the frequency. Press either button
and hold down to continuously scroll. Release
button once the desired station is reached.
SEEK Operation (Automatic Channel
Selection)
Press the TUNE select button for 1 sec or
more. Releasing it will automatically tune to the
next available station with a beep sound.
When the ( ) side is pressed longer than 1
second, releasing will automatically tune to the
next higher frequency and when the ( ) side
is pressed longer than 1 second, releasing will
automatically tune to the next lower frequency.
6. BAND Selector
Pressing the button changes the AM, FM1
and FM2 bands. The mode selected is dis-
played on LCD.
7. PRESET STATION SELECT Button
Six (6) stations for AM, FM or FM2 respectively
can be preset in the electronic memory circuit
on this unit.
HOW TO PRESET STATIONS
Six AM and twelve FM stations may be pro-
grammed into the memory of the radio. Then,
by simply pressing the band select button and/
or one of the six station select buttons, you may
recall any of these stations instantly. To pro-
gram the stations, follow these steps:
o Press band selector to set the band for AM,
FM or FM2.
o Select the desired station to be stored by
seek, scan or manual tuning.
o Determine the preset station select button
you wish to use to access that station.
o Press the station select button for more than
two seconds. A select button indicator will
show in the display indicating which select
button you have depressed. The frequency
display will flash after it has been stored into
the memory.
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1. POWER ON-OFF Control Knob
The radio unit may be operated when the igni-
tion key is in the “ACC” or “ON” position. Press
the knob to switch the power on. The LCD
shows the radio frequency in the radio mode or
the CD track indicator in either the CD mode or
CD AUTO CHANGER mode. To switch the
power off, press the knob again.
VOLUME Control
Rotate the knob clockwise to increase the vol-
ume and turn the knob counterclockwise to
reduce the volume.
BALANCE Control
Pull and turn the control knob clockwise to
emphasize right speaker sound (Left speaker
sound will be attenuated). When the control
knob is turned counterclockwise, left speaker
sound will be emphasized. (Right speaker sound
will be attenuated)
2. FAD (Fader Control) Knob
Turn the control knob counterclockwise to em-
phasize front speaker sound. (Rear speaker
sound will be attenuated) When the control
knob is turned clockwise, rear speaker sound
will be emphasized. (Front speaker sound will
be attenuated)
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1. POWER ON-OFF Control Knob
The radio unit may be operated when the igni-
tion key is in the "ACC" or "ON" position. Press
the button to switch the power on. The display
shows the radio frequency in the radio mode,
the tape direction indicator in the tape mode or
CD track in either the CD mode or CD AUTO
CHANGER mode. To switch the power off,
press the button again.
VOLUME Control
Rotate the knob clockwise to increase the vol-
ume and turn the knob counterclockwise to
reduce the volume.
2. BASS/BALANCE Control Knob
BASS Control Knob
Press to pop the knob out. To increase the
bass, rotate the knob clockwise, while to de-
crease the bass, rotate the knob counterclock-
wise.
BALANCE Control knob
Pull the Bass control knob out further. Rotate
the knob clockwise to emphasize right speaker
sound. (Left speaker sound will be attenuated)
When the control knob is turned counterclock-
wise, left speaker sound will be emphasized
(Right speaker sound will be attenuated).
3. TREBLE/FAD Knob
TREBLE Control Knob
Press to pop the knob out and turn to the left or
right for the desired treble tone.
FAD (Fader Control) Knob
Pull the Treble control knob out further. Turn the
control knob counterclockwise to emphasize
front speaker sound. (Rear speaker sound will
be attenuated) When the control knob is turned
clockwise, rear speaker sound will be empha-
sized. (Front speaker sound will be attenuated)
4. TUNE (Manual) Select Button
Press the ( ) side or ( ) side to increase or
to decrease the frequency. Press either button
and hold down to continuously scroll. Release
button once the desired station is reached.
SEEK Operation (Automatic Channel
Selection)
Press the TUNE select button for 0.5 sec or
more. Releasing it will automatically tune to the
next available station with a beep sound.
When the ( ) side is pressed longer than 0.5
second, releasing will automatically tune to the
next higher frequency and when the ( ) side is
pressed longer than 0.5 second, releasing will
automatically tune to the next lower frequency.
5. PRESET STATION Select Buttons
Six (6) stations for AM, FM and FM2 respec-
tively can be preset in the electronic memory
circuit.
HOW TO PRESET STATIONS
Six AM and twelve FM stations may be pro-
grammed into the memory of the radio. Then,
by simply pressing the band select button and/
or one of the six station select buttons, you may
recall any of these stations instantly. To pro-
gram the stations, follow these steps:
o Press band selector to set the band for AM,
FM or FM2.
o Select the desired station to be stored by
seek or manual tuning.
o Determine the preset station select button
you wish to use to access that station.
o Press the station select button for more than
two seconds. A select button indicator will
show in the display indicating which select
button you have depressed. The frequency
display will flash after it has been stored into
the memory with beep sound. You should
then release the button, and proceed to
program the next desired station. A total of
18 stations can be programmed by selecting
one AM and two FM station per button.
o When completed, any preset station may be
recalled by selecting AM, FM or FM2 band
and the appropriate station button.

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
2- 5 o Be sure the car is completely stopped be-
fore you attempt to shift into reverse. The
transaxle can be damaged if you do not. To
shift into reverse, depress the clutch, move
the shift lever to neutral, wait three seconds,
then shift to the reverse position.
o Exercise extreme caution when driving on a
slippery surface. Be especially careful when
braking, accelerating or shifting gears. On a
slippery surface, an abrupt change in vehi-
cle speed can cause the drive wheels to
lose traction and the vehicle to go out of
control.
WARNING:o The risk of rollover is greatly increased if
you lose control of your vehicle at high-
way speeds.
o Loss of control often occurs if two or
more wheels drop off the roadway and
the driver oversteers to reenter the road-
way.
o In the event your vehicle leaves the road-
way, do not steer sharply. Instead, slow
down before pulling back into the travel
lanes.
o In a collision crash, an unbelted person
is significantly more likely to die than a
person wearing a seatbelt.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
The highly efficient Hyundai automatic transaxle
has four forward speeds 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 (Transmission Control Module).
C070E02GK-AATRECOMMENDED SHIFT POINTS
The shift points as shown below are recom-
mended for optimum fuel economy and perfor-
mance.
1-2
2-3
3-4
4-5 Shift
from-toRecommended
15 mph (20 km/h)
25 mph (40 km/h)
35 mph (55 km/h)
45 mph (75 km/h)

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
2- 8 o Always use the parking brake. Do not de-
pend on placing the transaxle in “P” to keep
the car from moving.
o Exercise extreme caution when driving on a
slippery surface. Be especially careful when
braking, accelerating or shifting gears. On a
slippery surface, an abrupt change in vehi-
cle speed can cause the drive wheels to
lose traction and the vehicle to go out of
control.
WARNING:o Avoid high cornering speeds.
o Do not make quick steering wheel move-
ments, such as sharp lane changes or
fast, sharp turns.
o Always wear your seat belts.
o The risk of rollover is greatly increased if
you lose control of your vehicle at high-
way speeds.
o Loss of control often occurs if two or
more wheels drop off the roadway and
the driver oversteers to reenter the road-
way.
o In the event your vehicle leaves the road-
way, do not steer sharply. Instead, slow
down before pulling back into the travel
lanes.
o In a collision crash, un unbelted person
is significantly more likely to die than a
person wearing a seatbelt.o Don’t “ride” the brake pedal. Resting your
foot on the brake pedal while driving can be
dangerous because it can result in the brakes
overheating and losing their effectiveness. It
also increases the wear of the brake compo-
nents.
o If a tire goes flat while you are driving, apply
the brakes gently and keep the car pointed
straight ahead while you slow down. When
you are moving slowly enough for it to be
safe to do so, pull off the road and stop in a
safe place.
o If your car is equipped with an automatic
transaxle, don’t let your car creep forward.
To avoid creeping forward, keep your foot
on the brake pedal when the car is stopped.
o Use caution when parking on a hill. Engage
the parking brake and place the gear selec-
tor lever in “P” (automatic transaxle) or in
first or reverse gear (manual transaxle). If
your car is facing downhill, turn the front
wheels into the curb to help keep the car
from rolling. If your car is facing uphill, turn
the front wheels away from the curb to help
keep the car from rolling. If there is no curb
or if it is required by other conditions to keep
the car from rolling, block the wheels.
o Under some conditions your parking brake
can freeze in the engaged position. This is
most likely to happen when there is an
accumulation of snow or ice around or near
the rear brakes or if the brakes are wet. If
there is a risk that the parking brake may
freeze, apply it only temporarily while you
C130A01A-AATGOOD BRAKING PRACTICES
WARNING:
Nothing should be carried on top of the
shelf panel behind the rear seat. If there
were an accident or a sudden stop, such
objects could move forward and cause dam-
age to the vehicle or injure the occupants.
o After being parked, check to be sure the
parking brake is not engaged and that the
parking brake indicator light is out before
driving away.
o Driving through water may get the brakes
wet. They can also get wet when the car is
washed. Wet brakes can be dangerous!
Your car will not stop as quickly if the brakes
are wet. Wet brakes cause the car to pull to
one side. To dry the brakes, apply the brakes
lightly until the braking action returns to
normal, taking care to keep the car under
control at all times. If the braking action does
not return to normal, stop as soon as it is
safe to do so and call your Hyundai dealer
for assistance.
o Don’t coast down hills with the car out of
gear. This is extremely hazardous. Keep the
car in gear at all times, use the brakes to
slow down, then shift to a lower gear so that
engine braking will help you maintain a safe
speed.

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DRIVING FOR ECONOMY
You can save fuel and get more miles from your
car if you follow these suggestions:
o Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a moderate
rate. Don't make "jack-rabbit" starts or full-
throttle shifts and maintain a steady cruising
speed. Don't race between stoplights. Try to
adjust your speed to that of the other traffic
so you don't have to change speeds unnec-
essarily. Avoid heavy traffic whenever pos-
sible. Always maintain a safe distance from
other vehicles so you can avoid unneces-
sary braking. This also reduces brake wear.
o Drive at a moderate speed. The faster you
drive, the more fuel your car uses. Driving at
a moderate speed, especially on the high-
way, is one of the most effective ways to
reduce fuel consumption.
o Don't "ride" the brake or clutch pedal. This
can increase fuel consumption and also
increase wear on these components. In ad-
dition, driving with your foot resting on the
brake pedal may cause the brakes to over-
heat, which reduces their effectiveness and
may lead to more serious consequences.
C300B01GK-GATTCS ON/OFF Mode
In the TCS ON mode, the indicator in the
instrument cluster will not be illuminated.
To switch the TCS OFF mode, press the TCS
switch . To switch the TCS mode, press the
TCS switch again. In the TCS OFF mode, the
SLIP control will be deactivated and the TCS-
OFF indicator in the instrument cluster will be
illuminated.
NOTE:1) Turn off the engine. Then restart the
engine, and the TCS mode will automati-
cally turn ON.
2) When the traction control is operating
properly, you can feel a slight pulsation
CAUTION:When the TCS indicator blinks, SLIP control
has been activated. It also means that the
road is slippery or your car is accelerating
excessively. In this situation, release foot
pressure from the accelerator pedal and
maintain moderate speed.
WARNING:Traction control is only a driving aid; all
normal precautions for driving in inclement
weather and on slippery road surfaces
should be observed.
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Indicator and Warning
The indicator should illuminate when the igni-
tion key is turned to ON or START but should
go out after three seconds.
If the indicator does not illuminate, or the TCS
indicator does not go out after 3 seconds, have
it checked by an authorized dealer.
Should there be any unusual conditions in the
device, TCS-OFF either illuminates or blinks as
a warning.
If TCS-OFF illuminates or blinks, pull your car
to a safe place and stop the engine.
Then, start the engine again to check if the
TCS-OFF indicator goes out.
If the indicator remains lit even after the engine
has been started, have your car checked by an
authorized Hyundai dealer.in the vehicle. This is only the effect of
brake control and indicates nothing un-
usual.
3) When the engine starts, a click is heard
from the engine compartment; however,
this is only the sound of traction control
being checked.
4) When moving out of the mud or fresh
snow, pressing the accelerator pedal may
not cause the engine speed to increase.
NOTE:1) When TCS-OFF illuminates or blinks, trac-
tion control is automatically deactivated
for safety.
2) This warning function is not provided
when the driver selects the TCS-OFF
mode.