light Hyundai Tiburon 2008 Owner's Guide

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Type B
The windshield wiper switch has three posi-
tions:
(1) Intermittent wiper operation
(2) Low-speed operation
(3) High-speed operationNOTE:To prevent damage to the wiper system, do
not attempt to wipe away heavy accumula-
tions of snow or ice. Accumulated snow
and ice should be removed manually. If
there is only a light layer of snow or ice,
operate the heater in the defrost mode to
melt the snow or ice before using the wiper.
B350B01O-AATWindshield Washer Operation
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Type A
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Type B
To use the windshield washer, pull the wiper/
washer lever toward the steering wheel.When the washer lever is operated, the wipers
automatically make two passes across the
windshield. The washer continues to operate
until the lever is released.
NOTE:o Do not operate the washer more than 15
seconds at a time or when the fluid
reservoir is empty.
o In icy or freezing weather, be sure the
wiper blades are not frozen to the glass
prior to operating the wipers.
o In areas where water freezes in winter,
use windshield washer antifreeze.

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FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCHB360A04A-AATTo turn on the front fog lights, push the switch.
They will light when the headlight switch is in the
second position and the ignition key is in the
"ON" position.NOTE:If you turn on the headlight high beams, the
front fog lights will be turned off.
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REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
SWITCH
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The rear window defroster and heated outside
rearview mirrors are turned on by pushing in the
switch. To turn the defroster off, push the switch
a second time. The rear window defroster
automatically turns itself off after about 20 min-
utes. To restart the defroster cycle, push in the
switch again after it has turned itself off.Type A
Type B
HAZARD WARNING SYSTEMB370A01A-AATThe 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 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 the
switch a second time.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT
CONTROL (RHEOSTAT)B410A01A-AATThe instrument panel lights can be made brighter
or dimmer by turning the instrument panel light
control knob.
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DIGITAL CLOCKB400A01A-AATThere are three control buttons for the digital
clock. Their functions are:
H- Push "H" to advance the hour indicated.
M- Push "M" to advance the minute indicated.
R- Push "R" to reset minutes to ":00" to
facilitate resetting the clock to the correct
time. When this is done:
Pressing "R" between 11 : 01 and 11 : 29
changes the readout to 11 : 00.
Pressing "R" between 11 : 30 and 11 : 59
changes the readout to 12 : 00.
Push the "R" button for 3 seconds to display
a 12 or 24-hour clock.
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NOTE:The engine must be running for the rear
window defroster to operate.
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.
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CIGARETTE LIGHTERB420A02A-AATFor 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.
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CAUTION:
Do not use electric accessories or equip-
ment other than the Hyundai genuine parts
in the socket.
DRINK HOLDER!
B450A02GK-AATThe drink holder is used for holding cups or
cans.
To use the passenger's drink holder, push the
drink holder.
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WARNING:
o Use caution when using the drink hold-
ers. A spilled beverage that is very hot
can injure you or your passengers. Spilled
liquids can damage interior trim and
electrical components.
o 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.
ASHTRAYB430A01GK-AATThe front ashtray may be opened by pushing
and releasing the ashtray door at its top edge.
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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Resetting the Sunroof SystemIf the battery has been recharged, discon-
nected or the sunroof was been opened manu-
ally with the hexagonal head wrench, you may
need to reset the sunroof.To do this;1. Turn the ignition switch "OFF".
2. While pressing " " "up" button turn the
ignition switch "ON".
The resetting was not occur when the
ignition key is turned "OFF" within 1.5
seconds.
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 operate
normally.
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INTERIOR LIGHTB480A02GK-GATMap Light(1) Push in the map light switch to turn on the
driver side light.
(2) In the "DOOR" position, the interior cour-
tesy light comes on when any door is
opened regardless of the ignition key posi-
tion. The light goes out gradually 6 seconds
after the door is closed.
(3) Push in the map light switch to turn on the
front passenger side light.
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.
3. Push and turn the wrench clockwise to close
or counterclockwise to open the sunroof.
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SUNGLASS HOLDER!
B491A02F-AATThe sunglass holder is located on the front
overhead console.
Push the end of the cover to open or close the
sunglass holder.
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WARNING:
o Do not keep objects except sunglass
inside the sunglass holder. Such ob-
jects can be thrown from the holder in
the event of a sudden stop or an acci-
dent, possibly injuring the passengers
in the vehicle.
o Do not open the sunglass holder while
the vehicle is moving. The rear view
mirror of the vehicle can be blocked by
an open sunglass holder.
GLOVE BOX!
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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.
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o To open the glove box, pull on the glove box
release lever.
B500B01NF-GATIlluminated Glove BoxOpening the glove box will automatically turn on
the light when the multi-function switch is turned
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DAY/NIGHT INSIDE REAR VIEW
MIRROR
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B510C02A-AATFolding the Outside Rear View MirrorsTo 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.
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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 serious injury or
death.
B520A01A-AATManual TypeYour 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 reduced.
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B520B02O-GATElectric type (If installed)The electric type day/night inside rearview mir-
ror automatically controls the glare of headlights
of the car behind you.
1. Pressing the button turns the auto-
dimming function OFF which is indicated by
the green Status Indicator LED turning off.
2. Pressing the button again turns the auto-
dimming function ON which is indicated by
the green Status Indicator LED turning on.NOTE:The mirror defaults to the "ON" position
each time the vehicle is started.
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HIGH-MOUNTED REAR STOP LIGHTB550A01S-GATIn addition to the lower-mounted rear stoplights
on either side of the car, the high mounted rear
stoplight in the center of the rear window or
inserted in the rear spoiler also lights when the
brakes are applied.
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Type A Type B Type C
PARKING BRAKEB530A03A-AATAlways engage the parking brake before leav-
ing the car. This also turns on the parking brake
indicator light when the key is in the "ON" or
"START" position. Before driving away, be sure
that the parking brake is fully released and the
indicator light is off.Applying the parking brakeTo engage the parking brake, first apply the foot
brake and then without pressing the release
button in, pull the parking brake lever up as far
as possible. In addition it is recommended that
when parking the vehicle on a gradient, the shift
lever should be positioned in the appropriate low
gear on manual transaxle vehicles or in the P
(Park) position on automatic transaxle vehicles.
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CAUTION:
Driving with the parking brake applied will
cause excessive brake pad (or lining) and
brake rotor wear.Releasing the parking brakeTo release the parking brake, first apply the foot
brake and pull up the parking brake lever slightly.
Secondly, depress the release button and lower
the parking brake lever while holding the button.
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WARNING:
Whenever leaving vehicle or parking always
set the parking brake as far as possible and
fully engage the vehicle's transaxle into the
park position. Vehicles not fully engaged in
park with the parking brake set are at risk for
moving inadvertently and injuring yourself
or others.

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FRONT DOOR EDGE WARNING
LIGHTB620A01S-AATA 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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HOOD RELEASEB570A01GK-GAT1. Pull the release knob to unlatch the hood.
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Hood Release Lever
2. Press the safety hook lever up and lift the
hood.
3. Raise the hood by hand.

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WARNING:
o Gasoline vapors are dangerous. Before
refueling, always stop the engine and
never smoke or allow sparks and open
flames near the filler area.
o Never operate your vehicle without a
filler cap properly installed, flammable
vapors and gasoline could leak out in
dangerous situations such as a collision
or rollover. If the filler cap must be
replaced, only use genuine Hyundai re-
placement parts.
o After refueling, make sure the fuel cap is
installed securely to prevent fuel spill-
age in the event of an accident.
o Tighten the cap until it clicks, otherwise
the "
"light will illuminate.
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REMOTE FUEL-FILLER LID
RELEASEB560A02MC-AATThe 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.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 ve-
hicle to a warm place and allow the ice to
melt.
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When closing the hood, slowly close the hood
and make sure it locks into place.
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
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 ob-
structed and the hood could fall or be
damaged.