catalytic converter HYUNDAI VERACRUZ 2007 Owners Manual

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Features of your vehicle
D150317AEN-EEImmobilizer indicator
(if equipped)Without smart key system
This light illuminates when the immobiliz-
er key is inserted and turned to the ON
position to start the engine.
At this time, you can start the engine. The
light goes out after the engine is running.
If this light blinks when the ignition switch
is in the ON position before starting the
engine, have the system checked by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
With smart key system (if equipped)
If any of the following occurs in a vehicle
equipped with the smart key, the immobi-
lizer indicator illuminates, blinks or the
light goes off. When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, if the smart key is in the vehi-
cle, the indicator will illuminate (until
the engine is started), however, if the
smart key is not in the vehicle, the indi-
cator will turn off after blinking.
 When the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position without the smart key
in the vehicle, the indicator light turns
off after blinking.
 Once the door opens and closes with
the ignition switch in the ACC or ON
position, the system checks for the
smart key. If the smart key is in the
vehicle, the indicator illuminates, but if
it is not, the alarm will sound for 5 sec-
onds.
 When the ignition switch is ON and the
indicator turns off after 2 seconds, the
system may have a problem. Have the
vehicle checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
 When the smart key is not in the vehi-
cle or the battery is weak, the indicator
will blink and you will not be able to
start the engine. If, however, the bat-
tery is weak, you may still be able to
start the engine by inserting the smart
key in the ignition switch. If smart key
system related parts have a problem,
the indicator blinks.
D150318AUNLow fuel level warning lightThis warning light indicates the fuel tank
is nearly empty. When it comes on, you
should add fuel as soon as possible.
Driving with the fuel level warning light on
or with the fuel level below “E” can cause
the engine to misfire and damage the
catalytic converter.D150319AUNLow washer fluid level
warning lightThis warning light indicates the washer
fluid reservoir is near empty. Refill the
washer fluid as soon as possible.
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Features of your vehicle66 4D150320AEN-EUMalfunction indicator (MIL)
(check engine light) This indicator light is part of the Engine
Control System which monitors various
emission control system components. If
this light illuminates while driving, it indi-
cates that a potential malfunction has
been detected somewhere in the emis-
sion control system.
This light will also illuminate when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON posi-
tion, and will go out in a few seconds
after the engine is started. If it illuminates
while driving, or does not illuminate when
the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position, take your vehicle to your near-
est authorized HYUNDAI dealer and
have the system checked.
Generally, your vehicle will continue to be
drivable, but have the system checked by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer promptly.
D150323AUN-EUESC indicator (Electronic
Stability Control) The ESC indicator will illuminate when
the ignition switch is turned ON, but
should go off after approximately 3 sec-
onds. When the ESC is on, it monitors
the driving conditions and under normal
driving conditions, the ESC light will
remain off. When a slippery or low trac-
tion condition is encountered, the ESC
will operate, and the ESC indicator will
blink to indicate the ESC is operating.D150324AEN-EUESC OFF indicator The ESC OFF indicator will illuminate
when the ignition switch is turned ON,
but should go off after approximately 3
seconds. To switch to ESC OFF mode,
press the ESC OFF button. The ESC
OFF indicator will illuminate indicating
the ESC is deactivated. If this indicator
stays on when ESC OFF is not selected,
the ESC may have a malfunction. Take
your car to an authorized HYUNDAI deal-
er and have the system checked.
CAUTION
 Prolonged driving with the
Emission Control System
Malfunction Indicator Light illumi-
nated may cause damage to the
emission control systems which
could effect drivability and/or fuel
economy.
If the
Emission
Control System
Malfunction Indicator Light illumi-
nates, potential catalytic converter
damage is possible which could
result in loss of engine power.
Have the Engine Control System
inspected as soon as possible by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
ESCESC
OFF
CHECKCHECK
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Maintenance
 Do not operate the engine in confined
or closed areas (such as garages) any
more than what is necessary to move
the vehicle in or out of the area.
 When the vehicle is stopped in an
open area for more than a short time
with the engine running, adjust the
ventilation system (as needed) to draw
outside air into the vehicle.
 Never sit in a parked or stopped vehi-
cle for any extended time with the
engine running.
 When the engine stalls or fails to start,
excessive attempts to restart the
engine may cause damage to the
emission control system.
G270303AENOperating precautions for catalytic
converters Your vehicle is equipped with a catalytic
converter emission control device.
Therefore, the following precautions
must be observed:
 Use only UNLEADED FUEL for gaso-
line engines.
 Do not operate the vehicle when there
are signs of engine malfunction, such
as misfire or a noticeable loss of per-
formance. Do not misuse or abuse the engine.
Examples of misuse are coasting with
the ignition off and descending steep
grades in gear with the ignition off.
 Do not operate the engine at high idle
speed for extended periods (5 minutes
or more).
 Do not modify or tamper with any part
of the engine or emission control sys-
tem. All inspections and adjustments
must be made by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
 Avoid driving with a very low fuel level.
If you run out of gasoline, it could
cause the engine to misfire and result
in excessive loading of the catalytic
converter.
Failure to observe these precautions
could result in damage to the catalytic
converter and to your vehicle.
Additionally, such actions could void your
warranties.
WARNING
- Fire
A hot exhaust system can ignite
flammable items under your vehi-
cle. Do not park the vehicle over or
near flammable objects, such as
grass, vegetation, paper, leaves,
etc.
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