warning Hyundai Tiburon 2003 Owner's Manual

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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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1. FEATURES OF
YOUR HYUNDAI
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FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
Use Unleaded Gasoline
vice stations cannot be inserted into the fuel
tank opening of your Hyundai.
WARNING:o Do not "TOP-OFF" after the first nozzle
shut off when refueling.
o The fuel cap must be tightened at least 3
clicks, otherwise " " light may illumi-
nate.
Unleaded gasoline with a Pump Octane Rat-
ing of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or
higher must be used in your Hyundai.
If leaded gasoline is used, it will cause the
catalytic converter to become ineffective and
the emission control system to malfunction.
This can also result in increased maintenance
expense.
To avoid accidental use of leaded fuel, the
larger nozzle used with leaded gasoline at ser-UNLEADED
FUEL ONLY
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What About Gasohol?
Gasohol (a mixture of 90% unleaded gasoline
and 10% ethanol or grain alcohol) may be used
in your Hyundai. However, if your engine devel-
ops driveability problems, the use of 100%
unleaded gasoline is recommended. Fuels with
unspecified quantities of alcohol, or alcohols
other than ethanol, should not be used.
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Do Not Use Methanol
Fuels containing methanol (wood alcohol) should
not be used in your Hyundai. This type of fuel
can reduce vehicle performance and damage
components of the fuel system.
CAUTION:Your Hyundai's New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty may not cover damage to the fuel
system and any performance problems that
are caused by the use of fuels containing
methanol or fuels containing MTBE (Methyl
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Operation in Foreign Countries
If you are going to drive your Hyundai in another
country, be sure to:
o Observe all regulations regarding registra-
tion and insurance.
o Determine that acceptable fuel is available.
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Gasolines for Cleaner Air
To help contribute to cleaner air, Hyundai rec-
ommends that you use gasolines treated with
detergent additives, which help prevent deposit
formation in the engine. These gasolines will
help the engine run cleaner and the Emission
Control System performance.
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Tertiary Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxy-
gen Content 2.7% weight.)
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Use of MTBE
Hyundai recommends that fuels containing
MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) over 15.0%
vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) should not
be used in your Hyundai.
Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen
Content 2.7% weight) may reduce vehicle per-
formance and produce vapor lock or hard start-
ing.
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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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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
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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.
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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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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.
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REAR SEAT POSITIONS
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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.
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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.
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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)
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BEFORE FOLDING THE REAR SEATS
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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
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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.