hood open Hyundai Tiburon 2008 Owner's Manual

1FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI6
B070B02GK-AATArmed StagePark the car and stop the engine. Arm the
system as described below.
1) Remove the ignition key from the ignition
switch.
2) Make sure that the engine hood and tail gate
are closed and latched.
3) Lock the doors using the transmitter of the
keyless entry system.
After completion of the steps above, the turn
signal light will blink once to indicate that the
system is armed.
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Central Door LockThe central door locking is operated by pushing
the driver's door lock switch toward the front or
rear of the vehicle. If the passenger door is open
when the switch is pushed, the door will remain
locked when closed.NOTE:o When pushing the switch toward the
rear, all doors will unlock.
When pushing the switch toward the
front, all doors will lock.
o When the door is unlocked, the red mark
on the switch is visible.
o The central door locking is operated by
turning the key (driver's door only) to-
ward the front or rear of the vehicle.
THEFT-ALARM SYSTEMB070A01A-AAT(If Installed)This system is designed to provide protection
from unauthorized entry into the car. This sys-
tem is operated in three stages: the first is the
"Armed" stage, the second is the "Alarm" stage,
and the third is the "Disarmed" stage. If trig-
gered, the system provides an audible alarm
with blinking of the turn signal light. o If the door is locked/unlocked multiple
times in rapid succession with either the
vehicle key or door lock switch, the sys-
tem may stop operating temporarily in
order to protect the circuit and prevent
damage to system components.

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NOTE:1) If any door, tail gate or engine hood
remains open, the system will not be
armed.
2) If this happens, rearm the system as
described above.
3) Once the system is armed, only the tail
gate may be unlocked using the key
without disarming the system.
CAUTION:
Do not arm the system until all passengers
have left the car. If the system is armed while
a passenger(s) remains in the car, the alarm
may be activated when the remaining
passenger(s) leaves the car.
B070C02GK-AATAlarm StageThe alarm will be activated if any of the following
occur while the car is parked and the system is
armed.
1) A front door is unlocked and opened without
using the transmitter.
2) The tail gate is opened without using the key.
3) The engine hood is opened.
The siren will sound and the turn signal lamp will
blink continuously for 27 seconds. (This hap-
pens 3 times). To turn off the system, unlock the
door with the transmitter.
CAUTION:
Avoid trying to start the engine while the
system is armed.
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B070D05GK-AATDisarmed StageThe system will be disarmed when either of the
following steps are taken:
1) The driver's or passenger's door is un-
locked by depressing the "UNLOCK" button
on the transmitter.
2) In the middle of alarming or after alarming, it
keeps for 30 seconds when the key is turned
to the "ON" position.
After completing one of the steps above, the turn
signal light will blink twice to indicate that the
system is disarmed.NOTE:If any door, tail gate or engine hood is not
opened within 30 seconds, the system will
be rearmed.
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B290A02A-AATEngine Coolant Temperature Gauge
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 after the engine has
cooled, check the coolant level and the water
pump drive belt. If you suspect cooling system
trouble, have your cooling system checked by
a Hyundai dealer as soon as possible.
B300A01A-AATSpeedometerYour Hyundai's speedometer is calibrated in
miles per hour (on the outer scale) and kilome-
ters per hour (on the inner scale).
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B330A03E-AATTachometerThe tachometer registers the speed of your
engine in revolutions per minute (rpm).
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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.

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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.

34WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS
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WARNING:
While the engine is running, keep hair,
hands, and clothing away from moving
parts such as the fan and drive belts to
prevent injury.
5. If the water pump drive belt is broken or
engine coolant is leaking out, stop the engine
immediately and call the nearest Hyundai
dealer for assistance.
WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot. This can allow coolant to be
blown out of the opening and cause seri-
ous burns.
D030A02A-AATIf your temperature gauge indicates overheat-
ing, you experience a loss of power, or hear loud
pinging or knocking and the engine is probably
too hot. If this happens and, you should:
1. Pull off the road and stop as soon as it is safe
to do so.
2. Place the gear selector lever in "P" (auto-
matic), or neutral (manual transaxle) and set
the parking brake. If the air conditioning is on,
turn it off.
3. If engine coolant is running out under the car
or steam is coming out from the hood, stop
the engine. Do not open the hood until the
engine coolant has stopped running or the
steaming has stopped. If there is no visible
loss of engine coolant and no steam, leave
the engine running and check to be sure the
engine cooling fan is operating. If the fan is
not running, turn the engine off.
4. Check to see if the water pump drive belt is
missing. If it is not missing, check to see that
it is tight. If the drive belt seems to be
satisfactory, check for engine coolant leak-
ing from the radiator, hoses or under the car.
(If the air conditioning had been in use, it is
normal for cold water to be draining from it
when you stop). 6. Carefully remove the jumper cables in the
reverse order of attachment.
If you do not know why your battery became
discharged (because the lights were left on,
etc.), have the charging system checked by
your Hyundai dealer.

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CHECKING THE CLUTCH FLUIDG130A01S-AATTo Check the Clutch FluidThe clutch fluid level in the master cylinder
should be checked when performing other un-
der hood services. The system should be
checked for leakage at the same time.
Check to make certain that the clutch fluid level
is always between the "MAX" and "MIN" level
markings on the fluid reservoir. Fill as required.
Fluid loss indicates a leak in the clutch system
which should be inspected and repaired imme-
diately. Consult your Hyundai dealer.
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To add brake fluid, first wipe away any dirt, then
unscrew the fluid reservoir cap. Slowly pour the
recommended fluid into the reservoir. Do not
overfill. Carefully replace the cap on the reser-
voir and tighten.G120E02A-AATAdding Brake Fluid
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WARNING:
Handle brake fluid carefully. It can damage
your vision if it gets into your eyes. Use only
DOT 3 or DOT 4 specification fluid from a
sealed container. Do not allow the fluid can
or reservoir to remain open any longer than
required. This will prevent entry of dirt and
moisture which can damage the brake sys-
tem and cause improper operation.
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G130B02A-AATTo Replace the FluidRecommended brake fluid conforming to DOT
3 or DOT 4 specification should be used. The
reservoir cap must be fully tightened to avoid
contamination from foreign matter or moisture.NOTE:Do not allow any other liquids to contami-
nate the brake fluid. Seal damage will result.
WARNING:
Use caution when handling brake fluid. It
can damage your vision if you get it in your
eyes. It will also damage your vehicle’s
paint if spilled on it and not removed imme-
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G290B02GK-AATAdjustment After Headlight Assembly
ReplacementIf the vehicle has had front body repair and the
headlight assembly has been replaced, the
headlight aiming should be checked using an
aiming screen as shown in the illustration. Turn
on the headlight switch.
1. Adjust headlights so that main axis of light is
parallel to center line of the body and is
aligned with point "P" shown in the illustration.
2. Dotted lines in the illustration show the center
of headlights.
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Cut-off line
Ground line
Horizontal lineVertical line
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1. Keep all tires inflated to the correct pressure.
2. Place the vehicle on level ground and press
the front bumper & rear bumper down sev-
eral times. Place vehicle at a distance of 118
in. (3m) from the test wall.
3. See that the vehicle is unloaded (except for
full levels of coolant, engine oil and fuel, and
spare tire, jack, and tools).
4. Clean the head light lenses and turn on the
headlights.
5. Open the hood.
6. Draw the vertical line (through the center of
each headlight beam pattern) and the hori-
zontal line (through the center of each head-
light beam pattern) on the aiming screen.
7. Adjust each cut-off line of the low beam to the
parallel line with a phillips screwdriver -
VERTICAL AIMING.
WARNING:
Never attempt to adjust the horizontal align-
ment of your headlights. Horizontal aiming
must be adjusted by an authorized Hyundai
dealer to avoid incorrect alignment that will
reduce the effectiveness of your headlights.
SPECIFICATION:"H"
Horizontal center line of headlights from ground:
Low Beam: 27.2 in. (690mm)
High Beam: 26.5 in. (672mm)
"W"
Distance between each headlight center :
Low Beam: 52.6 in. (1,336mm)
High Beam: 43.2 in. (1,098mm)
"L"
Distance between the headlights and the wall
that the lights are tested against : 118 in. (3,000
mm)

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5. Turn the plastic cover counterclockwise
and remove it.
G270A01GK-AATHeadlight and Front Turn Signal Light1. Allow the bulb to cool. Wear eye protection.
2. Open the engine hood.
3. Always grasp the bulb by its plastic base,
avoid touching the glass.4. Disconnect the power cord from the bulb
base in the back of the headlight.
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REPLACEMENT OF LIGHT BULBS!
G260A01MC-AATBefore attempting to replace a light bulb, be sure
the switch is turned to the "OFF" position.
The next paragraph shows how to reach the
light bulbs so they may be changed. Be sure to
replace the burned-out bulb with one of the
same number and wattage rating.
See page 6-27 for the wattage descriptions.
CAUTION:
o Keep the lamps out of contact with
petroleum products, such as oil, gaso-
line, etc.
o If you don't have necessary tools, the
correct bulbs and the expertise, consult
your authorized Hyundai dealer.
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6. Disconnect the connector from the bulb
base in the back of the headlight.