power steering HYUNDAI VERACRUZ 2008 Owners Manual

Your vehicle at a glance2 2INTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Door lock/unlock button ....................4-16
2. Driver position memory system
button*...............................................4-38
3. Outside rearview mirror control
switch ................................................4-49
4. Central door lock switch....................4-16
5. Power window lock button ................4-29
6. Power window switches ....................4-26
7. Air vent ..............................................4-85
8. Front fog light switch*........................4-73
9. Instrument panel illumination control
knob ..................................................4-52
10. ESC OFF button .............................5-26
11. Power adjustable pedal control
switch* ............................................4-39
12. AWD LOCK button* ........................5-16
13. AC inverter switch*........................4-115
14. Power tailgate main control button* 4-21
15. Steering wheel power tilt control* ...4-41
16. Steering wheel ................................4-40
17. Fuse box .........................................7-44
18. Hood release lever ..........................4-30
19. Parking brake pedal ........................5-22
20. Brake pedal .....................................5-21
21. Accelerator pedal ..............................5-6
22. Seat...................................................3-2
* : if equipped
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Your vehicle at a glance4 2ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1. Engine coolant reservoir ...................7-16
2. Engine oil filler cap ...........................7-14
3. Brake fluid reservoir ..........................7-18
4. Air cleaner.........................................7-21
5. Fuse box ...........................................7-45
6. Negative battery terminal..................7-27
7. Positive battery terminal ...................7-27
8. Radiator cap .....................................7-17
9. Engine oil dipstick .............................7-14
10. Power steering fluid reservoir .........7-19
11. Windshield washer fluid reservoir ...7-20
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Safety features of your vehicle
C010108AUN-EUSeatback pocketThe seatback pocket is provided on the
back of the front passenger’s and driver’s
seatbacks.
C010200AENFront seat adjustment - power
(if equipped)The front seat can be adjusted by using
the control knob located on the outside of
the seat cushion. Before driving, adjust
the seat to the proper position so as to
easily control the steering wheel, pedals
and switches on the instrument panel.
WARNING
- Seatback
pockets
Do not put heavy or sharp objects
in the seatback pockets. In an acci-
dent they could come loose from
the pocket and injure vehicle occu-
pants.
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WARNING
The power seat is operable with the
ignition OFF.
Therefore, children should never be
left unattended in the car.
CAUTION
The power seat is driven by an
electric motor. Stop operating
once the adjustment is complet-
ed. Excessive operation may
damage the electrical equipment.
When in operation, the power
seat consumes a large amount of
electrical power. To prevent
unnecessary charging system
drain, don’t adjust the power seat
longer than necessary while the
engine is not running.
Do not operate two or more power
seat control knobs at the same
time. Doing so may result in
power seat motor or electrical
component malfunction.
WARNING
For proper operation of the occu-
pant classification system:
Do not place any items cumula-
tively weighing over 2.2 lbs (1 kg)
in the seatback pocket or on the
seat.
Do not hang onto the front pas-
senger seat.
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Keys / 4-3
Smart key / 4-4
Remote keyless entry / 4-8
Theft-alarm system / 4-12
Door locks / 4-14
Tailgate / 4-18
Windows / 4-25
Hood / 4-29
Fuel filler lid / 4-30
Sunroof / 4-32
Driver position memory system / 4-36
Power adjustable pedals / 4-38
Steering wheel / 4-39
Mirrors / 4-41
Instrument cluster / 4-51
Rear parking assist system / 4-67
Hazard warning flasher / 4-69
Lighting / 4-70
Wipers and washers / 4-74
Interior light / 4-78
Defroster / 4-83
Manual climate control system / 4-84
Automatic climate control system / 4-96
Features of your vehicle
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Features of your vehicle
D120102AENRecalling positions from memory1. Shift the transaxle shift lever into P
while the ignition switch is ON.
2. To recall the position in memory, press
the desired memory button (1 or 2).
The system will beep once, then the
driver seat, outside rearview mirror
and steering wheel will automatically
adjust to the stored positions.
Adjusting one of the control knobs for the
driver seat, outside rearview mirror and
steering wheel while the system is recall-
ing the stored positions will cause the
movement for that component to stop
and move in the direction that the control
knob is moved. Other components will
continue to the recalled position.
D120300AEN-EEEasy access function
(if equipped)With the shift lever in P position, the sys-
tem will move the steering wheel forward
or rearward automatically so you can
comfortably enter and exit the vehicle.
Without smart key system
- It will move the steering wheel away
from the driver when the ignition key
is removed.
- It will move the steering wheel toward
the driver when the ignition key is
inserted.
With smart key system
- It will move the steering wheel away
from the driver when the ignition
switch is turned to the LOCK position.
- It will move the steering wheel toward
the driver when the ignition switch is
turned to the ACC position.✽ ✽
NOTICEAn authorized HYUNDAI dealer can
select the easy access function of the dri-
ver’s power seat.
If you want this feature, consult an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
D120400AENReverse parking aid function
(if equipped)While the vehicle is moving backward,
the outside rearview mirror(s) will move
downward to aid reverse parking.
According to the position of the outside
rearview mirror switch (1), the outside
rearview mirror(s) will operate as follows:
L: When the remote control outside
rearview mirror switch is selected to
the L position, both outside rearview
mirrors will move downward.
R: When the remote control outside
rearview mirror switch is selected to
the R position, only the passenger's
outside rearview mirror will move
downward.
WARNING
Use caution when recalling adjust-
ment memory while sitting in the
vehicle. Push the seat position con-
trol knob to the desired position
immediately if the seat moves too
far in any direction.
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Features of your vehicle
D130100AENPower steeringPower steering uses energy from the
engine to assist you in steering the vehi-
cle. If the engine is off or if the power
steering system becomes inoperative,
the vehicle may still be steered, but it will
require increased steering effort.
Should you notice any change in the
effort required to steer during normal
vehicle operation, have the power steer-
ing checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
✽ ✽
NOTICEIf the power steering drive belt breaks
or if the power steering pump malfunc-
tions, the steering effort will greatly
increase.✽ ✽
NOTICEIf the vehicle is parked for extended
periods outside in cold weather (below -
14°F/10°C), the power steering may
require increased effort when the engine
is first started. This is caused by
increased fluid viscosity due to the cold
weather and does not indicate a mal-
function.
When this happens, increase the engine
RPM by depressing accelerator until the
RPM reaches 1,500 rpm then release or
let the engine idle for two or three min-
utes to warm up the fluid.
CAUTION
Never hold the steering wheel
against a stop (extreme right or left
turn) for more than 5 seconds with
the engine running. Holding the
steering wheel for more than 5 sec-
onds in either position may cause
damage to the power steering
pump.
WARNING
Adjust the pedals after parking
the vehicle on level ground. Never
attempt to adjust the pedals while
the vehicle is moving.
Never adjust the pedals with your
foot on the accelerator pedal as
this may result in increasing the
engine speed and acceleration.
Make sure that you can fully
depress the brake pedal before
driving. Otherwise, you may not
be able to hold down the brake
pedal firmly in an emergency
stop.
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Driving your vehicle
E070100AUNPower brakes Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes
that adjust automatically through normal
usage.
In the event that the power-assisted
brakes lose power because of a stalled
engine or some other reason, you can
still stop your vehicle by applying greater
force to the brake pedal than you nor-
mally would. The stopping distance, how-
ever, will be longer.
When the engine is not running, the
reserve brake power is partially depleted
each time the brake pedal is applied. Do
not pump the brake pedal when the
power assist has been interrupted.
Pump the brake pedal only when neces-
sary to maintain steering control on slip-
pery surfaces.
E070101AUNIn the event of brake failure If service brakes fail to operate while the
vehicle is in motion, you can make an
emergency stop with the parking brake.
The stopping distance, however, will be
much greater than normal.
BRAKE SYSTEM
WARNING
- Brakes
Do not drive with your foot rest-
ing on the brake pedal. This will
create abnormal high brake tem-
peratures, excessive brake lining
and pad wear, and increased
stopping distances.
When descending a long or steep
hill, shift to a lower gear and
avoid continuous application of
the brakes. Continuous brake
application will cause the brakes
to overheat and could result in a
temporary loss of braking per-
formance.
Wet brakes may impair the vehi-
cle’s ability to sefely slow down;
the vehicle may also pull to one
side when the brakes are applied.
Applying the brakes lightly will
indicate whether they have been
affected in this way. Always test
your brakes in this fashion after
driving through deep water. To
dry the brakes, apply them lightly
while maintaining a safe forward
speed until brake performance
returns to normal.
WARNING
- Parking brake
Applying the parking brake while
the vehicle is moving at normal
speeds can cause a sudden loss of
control of the vehicle. If you must
use the parking brake to stop the
vehicle, use great caution in apply-
ing the brake.
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Driving your vehicle36 5 Remember, your vehicle does not
require extended warm-up. After the
engine has started, allow the engine to
run for 10 to 20 seconds prior to plac-
ing the vehicle in gear. In very cold
weather, however, give your engine a
slightly longer warm-up period.
Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine.
Lugging is driving too slowly in too high
a gear resulting in the engine bucking.
If this happens, shift to a lower gear.
Over-revving is racing the engine
beyond its safe limit. This can be avoid-
ed by shifting at the recommended
speeds. Use your air conditioning sparingly.
The air conditioning system is operat-
ed by engine power so your fuel econ-
omy is reduced when you use it.
Open windows at high speeds can
reduce fuel economy.
Fuel economy is less in crosswinds
and headwinds. To help offset some of
this loss, slow down when driving in
these conditions.
Keeping a vehicle in good operating con-
dition is important both for economy and
safety. Therefore, have an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer perform scheduled
inspections and maintenance.
WARNING
- Engine off dur-
ing motion
Never turn the engine off to coast
down hills or anytime the vehicle is
in motion. The power steering and
power brakes will not function
properly without the engine run-
ning. Instead, keep the engine on
and downshift to an appropriate
gear for engine braking effect. In
addition, turning off the ignition
while driving could engage the
steering wheel lock resulting in
loss of vehicle steering which
could cause serious injury or
death.
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What to do in an emergency
3. Install the towing hook by turning it
clockwise into the hole until it is fully
secured.
4. Remove the towing hook and install
the cover after use.
F080300AENEmergency towingIf towing is necessary, we recommend
you to have it done by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer or a commercial tow
truck service.If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be tem-
porarily towed using a cable or chain
secured to the emergency towing hook
under the front (or rear) of the vehicle.
Use extreme caution when towing the
vehicle. A driver must be in the vehicle to
steer it and operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done only
on hard-surfaced roads for a short dis-
tance and at low speeds. Also, the
wheels, axles, power train, steering and
brakes must all be in good condition.
Do not use the tow hooks to pull a vehi-
cle out of mud, sand or other condi-
tions from which the vehicle cannot be
driven out under its own power.
Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than the
vehicle doing the towing.
The drivers of both vehicles should
communicate with each other frequent-
ly.
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What to do in an emergency
F080301AUNEmergency towing precautions Turn the ignition switch to ACC so the
steering wheel isn’t locked.
Place the transaxle shift lever in N
(Neutral).
Release the parking bake.
Press the brake pedal with more force
than normal since you will have
reduced brake performance.
More steering effort will be required
because the power steering system
will be disabled.
If you are driving down a long hill, the
brakes may overheat and brake per-
formance will be reduced. Stop often
and let the brakes cool off.
F080400AUNTie-down hook
(for flatbed towing)
CAUTION
If the car is being towed with all four
wheels on the ground, it can be
towed only from the front. Be sure
that the transaxle is in neutral. Do
not tow at speeds greater than 25
mph (40 km/h) and for more than 15
miles (25 km). Be sure the steering
is unlocked by placing the ignition
switch in the ACC position. A driver
must be in the towed vehicle to
operate the steering and brakes.
WARNING
Do not use the hooks under the
front (or rear) of the vehicle for tow-
ing purposes. These hooks are
designed ONLY for transport tie-
down. If the tie-down hooks are
used for towing, the tie-down hooks
or front bumper will be damaged
and this could lead to serious
injury.
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