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2003 Hyundai Sonata Owners Manual

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most satisfactory combination of ride comfort, tire wear and stability under normal conditions. Tire pressures should be checked at least monthly. Proper tire inflation pressures should be maintained for these reasons: o Lower-than-recommended tire pressures cause uneven tread wear and poor handling. o Higher-than-recommended tire pressures increase the chance of damage from im- pacts and cause uneven tread wear. CAUTION: Always observe the following: o Check pressures when the tires are cold. That is, after the car has been parked for at least three hours and hasn't been driven more than one mile or 1.6 km since starting up. o Check the pressure of your spare tire each time you check the pressure of other tires. o Never overload your car. Be especially careful about overloading if you equip your car with a luggage rack or car top carrier. CONSUMER INFORMATION & REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS 8- 3 I040A01S-AAT SNOW TIRES I060A02A-AAT TIRE ROTATION If you equip your car with snow tires, they should be the same size and have the same load capacity as the original tires. Snow tires should be installed on all four wheels; otherwise, poor handling may result. Snow tires should carry 4 psi (28 kPa) more air pressure than the pressure recommended for the standard tires on the tire label on the driver's door edge , or up to the maximum pressure shown on the tire sidewall whichever is less. Do not drive faster than 75 mph (120 km/h) when your car is equipped with snow tires. I050A02Y-AAT TIRE CHAINS Tire chains, if necessary, should be installed on the front wheels. Be sure that the chains are the proper size and that they are installed in accor- dance with the manufacturer's instructions. To minimize tire and chain wear, do not continue to use tire chains when they are no longer needed. WARNING: When driving on roads covered with snow or ice, drive at less than 20 mph (30 km/h). HEF-241 Tires should be rotated every 7,500 miles (12,000 km). If you notice that tires are wearing unevenly between rotations, have the car checked by a Hyundai dealer so the cause may be corrected. After rotating, adjust the tire pressures and be sure to check the wheel nut tightness. WARNING: o Do not use the temporary spare tire for tire rotation. o Do not mix bias ply and radial ply tires under any circumstances. This may cause unusual handling characteristics that could result in death, serious injury, or property damage. 8- 4 CONSUMER INFORMATION & REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS I070A01A-AAT TIRE BALANCING I090A01A-AAT WHEN TO REPLACE TIRES A tire that is out of balance may affect handling and tire wear. The tires on your Hyundai were balanced before the car was delivered but may need balancing again during the years you own the car. Whenever a tire is dismounted for repair, it should be rebalanced before being reinstalled on the car. I080A01A-AAT TIRE TRACTION Tire traction can be reduced if you drive on worn tires, tires that are improperly inflated or on slippery road surfaces. Tires should be re- placed when tread wear indicators appear. To reduce the possibility of losing control, slow down whenever there is rain, snow or ice on the road. 0.06 in. (1.6 mm) Wear indicator HGK248 WARNING: Driving on worn-out tires is dangerous! Worn-out tires can cause loss of braking effectiveness, steering control and trac- tion. When replacing tires, never mix radial and bias ply tires on the same car. If you replace radial tires with bias-ply tires, they must be installed in sets of four. The original tires on your car have tread wear indicators. The tread wear indicators appear when the tread depth is 0.06 in. (1.6 mm). The tire should be replaced when these appear as a solid bar across two or more grooves of the tread. Always replace your tires with those of the recommended size. If you change wheels, the new wheel's rim width and offset must meet Hyundai specification. WARNING: o Using tires and wheels of other than the recommended sizes could cause un- usual handling characteristics that could cause death, serious injury, or property damage. o Wheels that do not meet Hyundai's di- mensional specifications may fit poorly and result in damage to the vehicle, including broken wheel studs. CONSUMER INFORMATION & REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS 8- 5 I100A02Y-AAT SPARE TIRE AND TOOLS I110A01A-AAT SHOP MANUAL A Hyundai Shop Manual is available from your authorized Hyundai dealer. It's written for pro- fessional technicians, but is simple enough for most mechanically-inclined owners to under- stand. I120A02A-AAT WARRANTIES FOR YOUR HYUNDAI VEHICLE Your Hyundai is delivered with the following: D040B01Y Spare tire and wheel Jack Wheel nut wrench Wrench Bar o New vehicle 60 Months/60,000 Miles Limited Warranty. o New vehicle 120 Months/100,000 Miles Lim- ited Powertrain Warranty (first owner only). o Anti-Perforation Limited Warranty o Emission Defect Warranty - Federal Vehicle o California Emission Control System War- ranty (if applicable) o Emission Performance Warranty Federal o Replacement Parts and Accessories Lim- vehicle ited Warranty NOTE: Detailed warranty information is provided in your Hyundai Owner's Handbook. I130A01A-AAT CONSUMER INFORMATION This consumer information has been prepared in accordance with regulations issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation. It provides the purchasers and/or prospective purchasers of Hyundai automobiles with infor- mation on uniform tire quality grading. Your Hyundai dealer will help answer any questions you may have as you read this information. I130B02A-AAT Uniform tire quality grading Department of Transportation quality grades - All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal Safety Standards in addition to these grades. These quality grades are molded on the sidewall. Treadwear - The tread wear grade is a com- parative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 - 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road char- acteristics and climate. 8- 6 CONSUMER INFORMATION & REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS Traction AA, A, B, C - The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test sur- faces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. WARNING: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. Temperature A, B, C - The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor labo- ratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Fed- eral Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. WARNING: The temperature grade for this tire is estab- lished for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. I130D01A-AAT Hyundai motor vehicles are designed and manu- factured to meet or exceed all applicable safety standards. For your safety, however, we strongly urge you to read and follow all directions in this Owner's Manual, particularly the information under the headings "NOTE", "CAUTION" and "WARN- ING". If, after reading this manual, you have any questions regarding the operation of your ve- hicle, please contact your nearest Hyundai Motor America Regional Office as listed below: Eastern Region : Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvanina, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia. Eastern Region 1100 Cranbury South River Road Jamesburg, NJ 08831 (800) 633-5151 Southern Region: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Caro- lina, South Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas. CONSUMER INFORMATION & REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS 8- 7 To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327- 4236 or write to: NHTSA. U.S. Department of Transportation. Washington. D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. 270 Riverside Parkway, Suite A Austell, GA 30168 (800) 633-5151 Central Region: Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, lowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ne- braska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Ohio, Wisconsin. Central Region 700 No. Enterprise Street Aurora, Illinois 60504 (800) 633-5151 Western Region: Alaska, Hawaii, Arizona, California, Colorado, ldaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washing- ton, Wyoming. Western Region 10550 Talbert Avenue P.O.Box 20850 Fountain Valley, California 92728-0850 (800) 633-5151 I130C01A-AAT REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy cam- paign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA. 9. VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS Measurement ...................................................................................9-2 Engine ..............................................................................................9-3 Lubrication chart ...............................................................................9-4 9- 2 VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS J010A03Y-AAT MEASUREMENT Overall length Overall width Overall height (unladen) Wheel base Wheel tread Front Rear J020A01Y-AAT POWER STEERING Type Wheel free play Rack stroke Oil pump type 15" tire 16" tire 186.9 in. (4747 mm) 71.7 in. (1820 mm) 55.9 in. (1422 mm) 106.3 in. (2700 mm) 60.6 in. (1540 mm) 60.2 in. (1530 mm) Rack and pinion 0 ~ 1.18 in. (0 ~ 30 mm) 5.75 in. (146 mm) 5.6 in. (142 mm) Vane type J030A04Y-AAT TIRE Tire Standard Spare Size Tire pressure psi (kpa) P 205/65R15 P205/60R16 T125/80R15 30 (207) 60 (414) J040A03Y-AAT ELECTRICAL Item Battery Generator J050A02Y-AAT BRAKE Type 2.4L 2.7L (V6) MF 60AH (12V) MF 68 AH (12V) 95A (13.5 V) Dual hydraulic with brake booster Front brake type solid disc Rear brake type Disc type (with ABS) Parking brake Cable operated on rear wheel Drum type (without ABS) J060A01Y-AAT FUEL SYSTEM Fuel tank capacity 17.2 us.gal (14.3 lmp.gal, 65 liter) J070A03Y-AAT ENGINE ITEMS Engine Type Bore x Stroke. in. (mm) Displacement. cc Firing order Spark plug Oil pan capacity us.qt. (lmp.qt., liter) Oil filter capacity us.qt. (lmp.qt., liter) Idle speed (rpm) Ignition timing (Base) Oil grade (API) Type Gap VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS 9- 3 SPECIFICATIONS 2.4L (DOHC) 2.7L (V6) 4-Cyl., In-line DOHC 6-Cyl., V-type DOHC 3.41x 3.94 (86.5 x 100) 3.41 x 2.95 (86.7 x 75.0) 2,351 1 - 3 - 4 - 2 2,656 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 CHAMPION : RN10PYP4 CHAMPION : RC10PYPB4 NGK : PGR5C-11 NGK : PFR5N-11 0.039 - 0.043 in. (1.0 - 1.1 mm) 4.2 (3.5, 4.0) 0.31 (0.26, 0.3) 700 Â± 100 BTDC 5Â° Â± 2Â° 4.4 (3.68, 4.2) 0.31 (0.26, 0.3) 700 Â± 100 BTDC 12Â° Â± 5Â° SH, SG or SG/CD and ABOVE multigrade and fuel-efficient oil 9- 4 VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS J080A09Y-AAT LUBRICATION CHART Item Oil & Coolant Standard Engine API SH, Hot Climate: SAE 20W-40, 20W-50 (ABOVE 32Â°F OR 0Â°C) SG or Normal Climate:SAE 10W-30 10W-40, 10W-50 (ABOVE -10Â°F OR -23Â°C) SG/CD Cold Climate:SAE 5W-30 5W-40 (BELOW 100Â°F OR 38Â°C) Transaxle Manual Hyundai Genuine Parts MTF 75W/90 (API GL-4) Auto HYUNDAI GENUINE ATF, DIAMOND ATF SP-III or SK ATF SP-III Quantity (us.qts) (lmp.qts, liter) 2.4L Drain & refill; Without oil filter : 4.2 (3.5, 4.0) With oil filter : 4.5 (3.76, 4.3) 2.7L (V6) Drain & refill; Without oil filter : 4.45 (3.69, 4.2) With oil filter : 4.77 (3.96, 4.5) 2.2 (1.8, 2.1) 8.2 (6.9, 7.8) Coolant Ethylene glycol base for aluminum radiator 7.7 (6.4, 7.3) 9.0 (7.6, 8.6) Power steering PSF-3 type fluid Brakes and clutch fluid DOT 3 or DOT 4 Equivalent 0.95 (0.9) As required 10.INDEX 10 10- 2 INDEX Air bag ............................................................................................... 1-28 Air Cleaner Filter ...............................................................................6-11 Air Conditioning Care .............................................................................................. 6-15 Operation ............................................................................ 1-70, 6-16 Switch ........................................................................................... 1-70 Antenna .......................................................................................... 1-100 Ashtray .............................................................................................. 1-46 Audio (H240, H260, H290) ........................................... 1-80, 1-85, 1-90 Battery ..................................................................................... 2-14, 6-19 Brake Anti-lock system ..........................................................................2-10 Checking the brakes ....................................................................6-14 Fluid .............................................................................................. 6-14 Pedal clearance ........................................................................... 6-17 Pedal free-play ............................................................................. 6-17 Practices ...................................................................................... 2-12 Breaking-In your New Hyundai .......................................................... 1-3 Bulb Replacement .............................................................................6-21 Care of Cassette Tapes ................................................................... 1-98 Cassette Tape Player Operation (H240, H290) .................... 1-83, 1-93 Catalytic Converter ............................................................................. 7-3 Child Restraint System .....................................................................1-22 Child-Protector Rear Door Lock ......................................................... 1-6 Cigarette Lighter ................................................................................1-45 Clock ................................................................................................. 1-45 Clutch Checking fluid ...............................................................................6-15 Pedal free-play ............................................................................. 6-17 Combination Light Headlight flasher ..........................................................................1-42 Headlight switch ...........................................................................1-41 High-beam switch ........................................................................1-42 Lane change signal ......................................................................1-41 Turn signal operation ...................................................................1-41 Compact Disk Player Operation (H260, H290) ..................... 1-88, 1-95 Consumer Information ........................................................................ 8-5 Cooling Fans ..................................................................................... 6-20 Corrosion protection Cleaning the interior ....................................................................... 4-4 Protecting your Hyundai from corrosion ....................................... 4-2 Washing and waxing ...................................................................... 4-3 Cruise Control ...................................................................................1-62 Defrosting/Defogging ........................................................................ 1-71 Door Door locks ...................................................................................... 1-4 Front door edge warning light ...................................................... 1-60 Locking, unlocking front door with a key ...................................... 1-4 Drink Holder ...................................................................................... 1-47 Drive Belts ......................................................................................... 6-18 Driving Economical driving .......................................................................2-13 Smooth cornering ......................................................................... 2-13 Winter driving ............................................................................... 2-13 E Emission Control System ................................................................... 7-2 Engine Before starting the engine .............................................................. 2-3 Compartment (2.4 DOHC) ............................................................ 6-2 Compartment (2.7 V6) ................................................................... 6-3 Coolant ........................................................................................... 6-7 Coolant temperature gauge .........................................................1-38 If the engine overheats .................................................................. 3-3 Number ........................................................................................... 8-2 Oil .................................................................................................... 6-5 Starting ........................................................................................... 2-4 Engine Exhaust Can Be Dangerous .................................................. 2-2 Fan Speed Control ............................................................................1-66 Floor Mat Anchor ..............................................................................1-62 Fog Light Front ............................................................................................. 1-42 Front Seats Adjustable front seats .................................................................. 1-10 Adjustable headrests ...................................................................1-11 Adjusting seat forward and rearward .......................................... 1-10 Adjusting seatback angle .............................................................1-11 Fuel INDEX 10- 3 General Everyday Checks ................................................................. 6-4 Glove Box ..........................................................................................1-50 Hazard Warning System ..................................................................1-44 Headlight .................................................................................. 1-41, 6-21 Heating and Cooling Control Rotary and push Button type .......................................................1-65 Automatic type ............................................................................. 1-72 Heating and Ventilation Air flow control ..............................................................................1-67 Temperature control ....................................................................1-66 High-Mounted Rear Stop Light .........................................................1-58 Homelink Mirror ................................................................................. 1-53 Hood Release .................................................................................... 1-59 Horn ................................................................................................... 1-60 Ignition Switch ...................................................................................... 2-3 Instrument Cluster and Indicator Lights ........................................... 1-34 Instrument Panel Light Control (Rheostat) ....................................... 1-45 Interior Light ....................................................................................... 1-49 Intermittent Wiper .............................................................................. 1-43 Capacity ......................................................................................... 9-2 Gauge ........................................................................................... 1-38 Unleaded gasoline .......................................................................... 1-2 Jump Starting ...................................................................................... 3-2 Junction Box Description .................................................................. 6-29 Fuel Filler Lid Remote release ............................................................................ 1-58 Fuses ................................................................................................ 6-18 10- 4 INDEX Key ..................................................................................................... 1-3 If you lose your keys ................................................................... 3-11 Positions ......................................................................................... 2-3 Maintenance Intervals Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ............................... 5-7 Maintenance under severe usage conditions ............................... 5-6 Scheduled maintenance ................................................................ 5-4 Service requirements .................................................................... 5-2 Map lamp ...........................................................................................1-49 Mirrors Day-night inside rearview ............................................................1-52 Outside rear view ......................................................................... 1-50 Odometer .......................................................................................... 1-39 Outside rear view mirror heater .......................................................1-51 Parking Brake .................................................................................... 1-56 Passenger Presense Detection ....................................................... 1-31 Power Driver seat .............................................................................1-13 Power Outlet ...................................................................................... 1-61 Power Steering Fluid Level ...............................................................6-20 Radio (H240, H260, H290) ........................................... 1-80, 1-85, 1-90 Rear Seat Fold down ..................................................................................... 1-15 Rear View mirror ............................................................................... 1-52 Rear Window Defroster Switch ........................................................1-44 Reporting Safety Defects ................................................................... 8-7 Seat Front ............................................................................................. 1-10 Seat Belts 3-Point system ............................................................................. 1-18 Adjusting your seat belt ...............................................................1-20 Care of seat belts ......................................................................... 1-17 Precautions .................................................................................. 1-16 Shop Manual ........................................................................................ 8-5 Spark Plugs ......................................................................................... 6-9 Speedometer ..................................................................................... 1-38 Starting Procedure .............................................................................. 2-4 Steering Wheel Free play ...................................................................................... 6-16 Steering Wheel Tilt Lever ..................................................................1-61 Stereo Radio Operation (H240, H260, H290) .............. 1-80, 1-85, 1-90 Stereo Sound System ....................................................................... 1-78 Sun Visor ........................................................................................... 1-60 Sunroof .............................................................................................. 1-47 INDEX 10- 5 Vehicle Identification Number ............................................................. 8-2 Warning Lights ...................................................................... 1-35 ~ 1-38 Windows Manual ............................................................................................ 1-9 Power ............................................................................................. 1-9 Windshield Wiper and Washer .......................................................... 1-42 Windshield Wiper Blades ..................................................................6-11 Tachometer ....................................................................................... 1-39 Theft-Alarm system ............................................................................ 1-6 Tires Balancing ........................................................................................ 8-4 Chains ............................................................................................ 8-3 Changing a flat tire ......................................................................... 3-5 If you have a flat tire ....................................................................... 3-5 Information ...................................................................................... 8-2 Pressure ......................................................................................... 8-2 Replacement .................................................................................. 8-4 Rotation .......................................................................................... 8-3 Snow tires ....................................................................................... 8-3 Spare tire ........................................................................................ 3-4 Traction .......................................................................................... 8-4 Towing A trailer (or vehicle) ......................................................................2-16 Emergency ................................................................................... 3-11 If your car must be towed .............................................................. 3-9 Traction Control System ...................................................................2-11 Transaxle Automatic ........................................................................................ 2-7 Automatic transaxle fluid checking .............................................. 6-12 Manual ............................................................................................ 2-5 Manual transaxle oil checking ..................................................... 6-12 Trip Computer ................................................................................... 1-40 Trip Odometer ................................................................................... 1-39 Trunk Lid ........................................................................................... 1-56 SERVICE STATION INFORMATION FUEL: UNLEADED gasoline only Pump Octane Rating of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. FUEL TANK CAPACITY US.gal (Imp.gal., liter) 17.2 (14.3, 65) TIRE PRESSURE: See the label on the driver's side of the center pillar outer panel. OTHER TIRE INFORMATION: See pages 8-2 through 8-6 HOOD RELEASE: Pull handle under left side of dash. ENGINE OIL: API grade SH, SG or SG/CD multigrade and fuel efficient oil. Use SAE 10W-30, 10W-40 or 10W-50 if normal temperatures are above -10Â°F (-23Â°C). For other viscosity recommendations, see page 6-5 or 9-4. MANUAL TRANSAXLE: HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF 75W/90 (API GL-4) Oil level should be up to filler-bolt hole in housing beside differential. AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE: Apply the parking brake, with the engine running, shift the selector lever through all ranges and return to â€œNâ€ (Neutral) position. Then check the level of fluid on the dipstick. Use only HYUNDAI GENU- INE ATF available at your dealer or DIAMOND ATF SP-III or SK ATF SP-III. QUICK INDEX o Car will not start ....................................................................... 3-2 o Flat tire ..................................................................................... 3-5 o Warning light/chime comes on .............................................. 1-35 o Engine overheats ...................................................................... 3-3 o Towing of your vehicle ............................................................. 3-9 o Starting the engine ................................................................... 2-3 o Driving tips for first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) .......................... 1-3 o Scheduled maintenance ............................................................ 5-4 o Reporting safety defects ........................................................... 8-7 Seoul Korea Printing: FEB. 10, 2002 Publication No.: A38O-EU32I Printed in Korea 2003 A000A01A-AAT This Owner's Manual should be considered a part of the car and remain with it when it is sold for the use of the next owner. OWNER'S I.D. ORIGINAL OWNER ADDRESS CITY DELIVERY DATE STATE ZIP CODE (Date Sold to Original Retail purchaser) DEALER NAME DEALER NO. ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE A010A02A-AAT WARRANTIES FOR YOUR HYUNDAI VEHICLE o New Vehicle 60 Months/60,000 Miles Limited Warranty o New Vehicle 120 Months/100,000 Miles Limited Powertrain Warranty (first owner only) o Anti-Perforation Limited Warranty o Emission Defect Warranty - Federal Vehicle o California Emission Control System Warranty (if applicable) o Emission Performance Warranty - Federal Vehicle o Replacement Parts and Accessories Limited Warranty NOTE: Detailed warranty information is provided in your Hyundai Owner's Handbook. A020A01A-AAT RESPONSIBILITY FOR MAINTENANCE The maintenance requirements for your new Hyundai are found in Section 5. As the owner, it is your responsibility to see that all maintenance operations specified by the manufacturer are carried out at the appropriate intervals. When the vehicle is used in severe driving conditions, more frequent maintenance is required for some operations. Maintenance requirements for severe operating conditions are also included in Section 5. OWNER'S MANUAL A030A04Y-AAT Operation Maintenance Specifications All information in this Owner's Manual is current at the time of publication. However, Hyundai reserves the right to make changes at any time so that our policy of continual product improvement may be carried out. This manual applies to all Hyundai Sonatas and includes descriptions and explanations of optional as well as standard equipment. As a result, you may find material in this manual that does not apply to your specific vehicle. HEF-080A A040A01A-AAT FOREWORD Thank you for choosing Hyundai. We are pleased to welcome you to the growing number of discriminating people who drive Hyundais. The advanced engineering and high-quality construction of each Hyundai we build is something of which we're very proud. Your Owner's Manual will introduce you to the features and operation of your new Hyundai. It is suggested that you read it carefully since the information it contains can contribute greatly to the satisfaction you receive from your new car. The manufacturer also recommends that all service and maintenance on your car be performed by an authorized Hyundai dealer. Hyundai dealers are prepared to provide high-quality service, maintenance and any other assistance that may be required. A050A04A-AAT HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY Note:Because future owners will also need the information included in this manual, if you sell this Hyundai, please leave the manual in the vehicle for their use. Thank you. CAUTION: Severe engine and transaxle damage may result from the use of poor quality fuels and lubricants that do not meet Hyundai specifications. You must always use high quality fuels and lubricants that meet the specifica- tions listed on Page 9-3 in the Vehicle Specifications section of the Owner's Manual and which also appear in the Service Station Information on the back cover of the Owner's Manual. Copyright 2002 Hyundai Motor Company. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Hyundai Motor Company. A090A01A-AAT SAFETY AND VEHICLE DAMAGE WARNING This manual includes information titled as WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE. These titles indicate the following: WARNING: CAUTION: This indicates that a condition may result in harm, serious injury or death to you or other persons if the warning is not heeded. Follow the advice provided with the warning. This indicates that a condition may result in damage to your vehicle or its equipment if the caution is not heeded. Follow the advice provided with the caution. NOTE: This indicates that interesting or helpful information is being provided. A070A01A-AAT CAUTION: MODIFICATIONS TO YOUR HYUNDAI Your Hyundai should not be modified in any way. Such modifications may adversely affect the performance, safety or durability of your Hyundai and may, in addition, violate conditions of the limited warranties covering the vehicle. Certain modifications may also be in violation of regulations established by the U.S. Department of Transportation and other federal or state agencies. A080A01S-AAT TWO-WAY RADIO OR CELLULAR TELEPHONE INSTALLATION Your vehicle is equipped with electronic fuel injection and other electronic components. It is possible for an improperly installed/adjusted two-way radio or cellular telephone to adversely affect electronic systems. For this reason, we recommend that you carefully follow the radio manufacturer's instructions or consult your Hyundai dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions if you choose to install one of these devices. A100A03A-AAT Guide to Hyundai Genuine Parts 1. What are Hyundai Genuine Parts? Parts caused by the installation or failure of an imitation, counterfeit or used salvage part is not covered by any Hyundai Warranty. " To find the closest authorized dealer call 1-800-826-CARS " Hyundai Genuine Parts are the same parts used by Hyundai Motor Company to manu- facture vehicles. They are designed and tested for the optimum safety, performance, and reliability to our customers. 3. How can you tell if you are purchasing Hyundai Genuine Parts? Look for the Hyundai Genuine Parts Logo on the package (see below). 2. Why should you use genuine parts? Hyundai Genuine Parts are engineered and built to meet rigid original manufacturing requirements. Using imitation, counterfeit or used salvage parts is not covered under the Hyundai New Vehicle Limited Warranty or any other Hyundai warranty. In addition, any damage to or failure of Genuine Hyundai Hyundai Genuine Parts exported to the United States are packaged with labels written only in English. Hyundai Genuine Parts are only sold through authorized Hyundai Dealerships. A100A03L A100A01L A100A02L A100A04L YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE B250A04Y-AAT INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 HEF-042 1. Hood Release Lever 2. Instrument Panel Junction box 3. Multi-Function Light/Front Fog Light Switch (If installed) 4. Steering Wheel Tilt Lever 5. Horn and Driver Airbag (If installed) 6. Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch 7. Hazard Warning Switch 8. Digital Clock 9. Audio System 10.Heating and Cooling Controls YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE 11.Passenger Air Bag (If installed) 12.Glove Box 13.Traction Control System (If installed) 14.Panel Brightness Control Knob (Rheostat Switch) 15.Cruise Control Switch (If installed) 16.Power Outlet 17.Ashtray 18.Cigarette Lighter 19.Shift Lever 20.Parking Brake Lever 21.Cup Holder 22.Center Console CAUTION: When installing a container of liquid air freshener inside a vehicle, do not place it near the instrument cluster nor on the instrument panel pad surface. If there is any leakage from the air freshener onto these areas (Instrument cluster, instrument panel pad or air ventilator), it may damage these parts. If the liquid from the air freshener does leak onto these areas, wash them with water immediately. NOTE: Switch arrangements from No. 13 to No. 15 can be changed according to options. YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE B255A01Y-AAT INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SRS (Airbag) Service Reminder Indicator Door Ajar Warning Light and Chime Turn Signal Indicator Lights Low Fuel Level Warning Light Seat Belt Reminder Light Malfunction Indicator Light High Beam Indicator Light Oil Pressure Warning Light Parking Brake/Brake Level Warning Light ABS Service Reminder Indicator Traction Control Indicator Cruise Indicator Charging System Warning Light Front Fog Lamp Indicator Lamp Tail Gate Open Warning Light * A detail explanations of these items will be found on page 1-35 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE 1. FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI ...........................................................................1-1 2. DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI .....................................................................................2-1 3. WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY .......................................................................3-1 4. CORROSION PREVENTION & APPEARANCE CARE ...........................................4-1 5. VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS ........................................................5-1 6. DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE .......................................................................6-1 7. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS .........................................................................7-1 8. CONSUMER INFORMATION & REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ........................8-1 9. VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................9-1 10. INDEX .................................................................................................................. 10-1 10 TURES OF YYYYYOUR HYUND 1.FEA 1.FEA TURES OF TURES OF OUR HYUND OUR HYUND OUR HYUNDAIAIAIAIAI 1.FEATURES OF OUR HYUND TURES OF 1.FEA 1.FEA Fuel Recommendations .............................................................................. 1-2 Breaking in Your New Hyundai .................................................................... 1-3 Key (Immobilizer system) ........................................................................... 1-3 Door locks (Theft-alarm system) ................................................................. 1-4 Power windows ........................................................................................... 1-9 Seat .......................................................................................................... 1-10 Seat Belt ................................................................................................... 1-16 Child restraint system ............................................................................... 1-22 Supplemental restraint (AIRBAG) system ................................................. 1-28 Instrument cluster and indicator lights ....................................................... 1-34 Warning Light and Indicator ....................................................................... 1-35 Trip computer ............................................................................................ 1-40 Multi-Function Light Switch ....................................................................... 1-41 Windshield wiper/Washer Switch ............................................................... 1-42 Sunroof ..................................................................................................... 1-47 Mirror ........................................................................................................ 1-50 Homelink Mirror ......................................................................................... 1-53 Hood Release ........................................................................................... 1-59 Cruise control ............................................................................................ 1-62 Heating and cooling control ....................................................................... 1-65 Stereo sound system ................................................................................ 1-78 Audio system ............................................................................................ 1-80 Antenna .................................................................................................. 1-100 1- 2 FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI B010A02A-AAT FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS Use Unleaded Gasoline 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 illuminate. UNLEADED FUEL ONLY B010A03Y-1 Unleaded gasoline with a Pump Octane Rating 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 service stations cannot be inserted into the fuel tank opening of your Hyundai. B010B01A-AAT 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. B010C01A-AAT 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 starting. B010D01A-AAT 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 Tertiary Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxy- gen Content 2.7% weight.) B010F01A-AAT 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. B010E01A-AAT 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. B020A01S-AAT 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 quickly 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 o Don't let the engine idle longer than 3 minutes from time to time. at one time. o Don't tow a trailer during the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of operation. B030A01Y-AAT KEYS FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 3 NOTE: Before leaving your sub key with a parking attendant, make sure that the lock levers of the rear seat back lock and the trunk lid lock are switched to the "LOCK" position. B030B01A-AAT Record Your Key Number Master key Sub key B030A01Y For greater convenience, your Hyundai has two master keys and a sub key. The master keys will open all locks on your vehicle. The sub key will only function in the ignition and the door locks. Leaving your sub key with a parking attendant will ensure that your vehicle's trunk, trunk lid release, glovebox compartment and rear trunk access may not be unlocked in your absence. B030B01B A code number is stamped on the number plate that came with the keys to your Hyundai. This key number plate should not be left with the keys but 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 number. 1- 4 FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI B030C01Y-AAT ILLUMINATED IGNITION SWITCH (If installed) B030C01L Whenever a door is opened, the ignition switch will be illuminated for your convenience, pro- vided the ignition switch is not in the "ON" position. The light will go off approximately 10 seconds after closing the door or when the ignition switch is turned on. B040A01A-AAT 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 opened from the inside. This helps assure that doors will not be opened accidentally. 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. B040B01A-AAT Locking and unlocking front doors with a key UNLOCK LOCK B040B01Y o The door can be locked or unlocked with a key. o Lock the door by turning the key toward the front of the vehicle and unlock it by turning the key toward the rear. B040C02Y-AAT Locking From the Outside B040D01Y-AAT Locking From the Inside LOCK FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 5 B040F01Y-AAT Illuminated Door Key Cylinder (If installed) UNLOCK B040D02Y o To lock the doors from the inside, simply close the door and push the lock switch to the "LOCK" position. When this is done, neither the outside nor the inside door handle can be used. o The driver's door can be opened by pulling the inside door handle even if the lock switch is depressed. NOTE: When the door is locked, the red mark on the switch is not visible. B040C01Y The doors can be locked without a key. To lock the doors from the outside, first push the inside lock switch to the "LOCK" position, so that the red mark on the switch is not visible, then close the door. The door will not lock if the key is left in the ignition switch when the front doors are closed. This is normal. NOTE: o When locking the door this way, be care- ful not to lock the door with the ignition key left in the vehicle. o To prevent theft, always remove the ig- nition key, close all windows, and lock all doors when leaving your vehicle unat- tended. B040F01Y Whenever the driver's door handle is pulled, the key cylinder of the door handle will be illuminated for your convenience. The light will go off 10 seconds after pulling the door handle. 1- 6 FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI B040G01Y-AAT Central Door Locks (If installed) B040E03A-AAT CHILD-PROTECTOR REAR DOOR LOCK B070A01S-AAT THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM (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. B040G02Y The central door locking switch is located on the driver's arm rest. It is operated by depressing the door lock switch. If any door is open when the switch is depressed, the door will remain locked when closed. NOTE: o When pushing the front portion of the driver's door lock switch, all vehicle doors will lock. o When pushing the rear portion of the switch, all vehicle doors will unlock. HEF-131 Your Hyundai is equipped with a "child-protec- tor" rear door lock assembly. When the lock mechanism is engaged, the rear door cannot be opened from the inside. It's use is recommend- ed whenever there are small children in the rear seat. To engage the child-protector feature so that the door cannot be opened from the inside, move the child-protector lever to the " " position and close the door. Move the lever to the opposite direction of " " position when normal door operation is desired. If you wish to be able to open the door from the outside, the outside door handle will function normally. B070B03Y-AAT Armed Stage Park the car and stop the engine. Arm the system as described below. B070C03L-AAT Alarm Stage FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 7 CAUTION: Avoid trying to start the engine while the system is armed. 1) Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch. are locked. 2) Make sure that the engine hood and trunk lid 3) Lock the doors using the transmitter of the keyless entry system. After completion of the steps above, the turn signal lamp will blink once to indicate that the system is armed NOTE: 1) If any door, trunk lid or engine hood remains open, the system will not be armed. 2) If this happens, rearm the system as described above. 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. B070D05Y-AAT Disarmed Stage HEF-218 The alarm will be activated if any of the following occurs while the car is parked and the system is armed. Unlock Lock 1) A front or rear door is opened without the transmitter. 2) The trunk lid is opened without using the key. 3) The engine hood is opened. The siren will sound for 30 seconds (This happens 3 times). To turn off the system, unlock the door or trunk lid with the transmitter. Trunk B070D02Y The system will be disarmed when the following step is taken: The driver's or passenger's door is unlocked by depressing the "UNLOCK" button on the trans- mitter. After completion of the steps above, the turn signal lamp will blink twice to indicate that the system is disarmed. 1- 8 FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI NOTE: Once the system has been disarmed, it can not be rearmed except by repeating the arming procedures. CAUTION: Only the transmitter can disarm the armed stage. If the transmitter does not disarm the system, it is necessary to take the following steps; 1. Unlock the door with the key, which will cause the alarm to be activated. Insert the key in the ignition key cylinder and turn the ignition key to "ON" posi- tion. 2. 3. Wait for 30 seconds. After completing the steps above, the sys- tem will be disarmed. Keyless Entry System Locking doors 1. Close all doors. 2. Push the "LOCK" button on the transmitter. 3. All doors will lock and the turn signal lamp will blink once to indicate that the system is armed. Unlocking doors 1. Push the "UNLOCK" button on the transmit- ter. 2. All doors will unlock and the turn signal lamp will blink twice to indicate that the system is disarmed. Releasing the trunk lid Push and hold the trunk release button on transmitter for longer than 1 second. B070E02HP-GAT Replacing the battery When the transmitter's battery begins to get weak, it may take several pushes on the button to lock or unlock the doors, and the LED will not light. Replace the battery as soon as possible. Battery type : CR2032 Replacement instructions: Screwdriver 1. Separate the case with a blade screwdriver as shown in the illustration. HEF-192A B050A01A-AAT WINDOW GLASS B060A02Y-AAT POWER WINDOWS (If installed) FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 9 Battery HEF-193 2. Remove the old battery from the case and note the polarity. Make sure the polarity of the new battery is the same(+side facing down), then insert it in the transmitter. B050A02Y To raise or lower the window, turn the window regulator handle clockwise or counterclock- wise. WARNING: When opening or closing the windows, make sure your passenger's arms, hands and body are safely out of the way. B060A02Y The power windows operate when the ignition key is in the "ON" position. The main switches are located on the driver's armrest and control the front and rear windows on both sides of the vehicle. The windows may be opened by de- pressing the appropriate window switch and closed by pulling up the switch. To open the window on the driver's side, press the switch(1) halfway down. The window moves as long as the switch is operated. To fully open the driver's window automatically, press the switch fully down. In automatic operation, the window will fully open even if you let go of the switch. To stop at the desired opening, pull up and release the switch. In order to prevent operation of the passanger front and rear windows, a window lock switch(2) is provided on the armrest of the 1- 10 FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI driver's door. To disable the power windows, press the window lock switch. To revert to normal operation, press the window lock switch a second time. The power windows can be operated for 30 seconds after the ignition key is turned to the "ACC" or the "LOCK" position. However while the front doors are opened with the key turned to "LOCK" and removed, the power windows cannot be operated. Close Open B060A02Y WARNING: (1) Be careful that someone's head, hands and body are not trapped by a closing window. (2) Never try to operate the main switch on the driver's door and the individual door window switch in opposing directions at the same time. If this is done, the window will stop and cannot be opened or closed. (3) Do not leave children alone in the car. Always remove the ignition key for their safety. B080A01A-AAT 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. B080B01A-AAT Adjusting Seat Forward and Rearward HEF-179 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. B080C01A-AAT Adjusting Seatback Angle B080C02Y 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 pro- vided 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 seat belt which may result in serious injury if a crash occurs when the seatbacks are reclined. The seat belt cannot provide full protection to an occupant if the seat back is reclined. FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 11 B080D01L-GAT Adjustable Headrests Lock Knob HXG200J 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. If equipped with a horizontally adjustable type of headrest, pull on the top. 1- 12 FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI WARNING: o For maximum effectiveness in case of an accident, the headrest should be adjust- ed 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 recommended. 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 pro- tection against severe neck injuries when properly adjusted. B080E01Y-AAT Lumbar Support Control (Driver's seat only) (If installed) B080F01S-AAT Seat Cushion Height Adjustment (If Installed) (Driver's Seat Only) B080E03Y To adjust the lumber support, turn the handle on the outboard or left side of the seat. To increase the amount of lumbar support, pull the lever forward. To decrease it, push the lever toward the rear. B080F02Y To raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion, turn the front knob forward or rear- ward. To raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion, turn the rear knob forward or rear- ward. 1. Minimum support 2. Maximum support B090B01Y-AAT Adjusting Seat Forward and Rearward B090C01Y-AAT Seat Cushion Height Adjustment FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 13 B090A01Y-AAT POWER DRIVER'S SEAT (If installed) The driver's seat can be adjusted appropriately by using the control knob on the left side of the seat. Before driving, adjust the seat to the proper position so as to easily control the steering wheel, pedals and switches on the instrument panel. CAUTION: Do not operate two knobs at the same time. WARNING: o Never attempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving. This could result in loss of control, and an accident caus- ing death, serious injury, or property damage. o Do not sit or lean unnecessarily close to the airbag to get better protection dur- ing its deployment in case of an acci- dent. HEF-180 Pull the control knob forward or backward to move the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Release the knob and then the seat will remain at that position. 1. Seat Back Reclining Control Knob 2. Seat Cushion Forward, Rearward and Height Adjusting Control Knob HEF-182 Move the front portion of the control knob up or down to raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion. Move the rear portion of the control knob up or down to raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion. WARNING: To ensure the seat is locked securely, at- tempt to move the seat forward or rearward without using the control knob. 1- 14 FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI B090D01Y-AAT Adjusting Seatback Angle HEF-181 Rotate the upper portion of the control knob forward or backward to recline the seatback to the desired position. Release the control knob and the seatback will remain in that position. WARNING: To minimize the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision or a sudden stop, both the driver's and passenger's seatback should remain in an upright position while the car is in motion. The protection pro- vided by the seat belts and airbags may be reduced significantly when the seatbacks are reclined. There is a greater risk that the seat occupants will slide under the belt resulting in serious injury if a crash occurs when the seatbacks are reclined. The seat belt cannot provide full protection to an occupant if the seat back is reclined. B140A01S-AAT REAR SEAT WARNING B140A02Y For the safety of all passengers, luggage or other cargo should not be piled higher than the top of the seatback. In addition, do not place objects on the rear shelf as they may move forward during braking or in an accident and strike vehicle passengers. B110A01Y-AAT FOLDING REAR SEATBACKS (If installed) HEF-135 o To unlock the seatback, depress 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. WARNING: The purpose of the folding 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 seatback 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 serious injury or death 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 for- ward and cause injury or damage during sudden stops. FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 15 B120A01Y-AAT REAR SEATBACK LOCK FREE LOCK HEF-137 If the rear seatback lock lever (located on the backside of the rear seatback) is in the "LOCK" position when the rear seatbacks are closed, it will not be possible to fold the rear seatback by using the release lock lever. In this instance, move the lock lever to the "FREE" position and fold the rear seatback. The rear seatback lock lever is designed to provide protection from unauthorized entry into the trunk. 1- 16 FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI B150A02A-AAT 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 1-26. The seat belts must be used in conjunction with the supplemental airbag system. State laws require that some or all occupants of the vehicle use seat belts. The possibility of increased injury or severity of injury in an accident will be increased if this elementary safety precau- tion is not observed. B150B03Y-AAT 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 restraints begins on page 1-22. 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 buying any child restraint system, make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. The restraint must be appropriate for your child's height and weight. Check the label on the child restraint for this information. See page 1-22. B150C02A-AAT 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. B150D01A-AAT 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. B150E01A-AAT 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. B150F01A-AAT 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. B150G02A-AAT Do Not Lie Down To reduce the chance of injuries in the event of an accident, and to achieve maximum effective- ness of the restraint system, all passengers should be sitting up and the front seats should be in an upright position when the car is moving. A seat belt cannot provide proper protection 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 dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your seat belts can't do their job when you're re- clined. 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. FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 17 B160A01A-AAT CARE OF SEAT BELTS Seat belt systems should never be disassembled or modified. In addition, care should be taken to assure that seat belts and belt hardware 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. B160B01A-AAT Periodic Inspection It is recommended that all seat belts be in- spected periodically for wear or damage of any kind. Parts of the system that are damaged should be replaced as soon as possible. B160C01A-AAT 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. 1- 18 FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI B160D01A-AAT When to Replace Seat Belts Entire in-use seat belt assembly or assemblies should be replaced if the vehicle has been involved in an accident. This should be done even if no damage is visible. Additional ques- tions concerning seat belt operation should be directed to your Hyundai Dealer. B170A04Y-AAT HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEAT SHOULDER BELT You 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 shoulder belt could reduce the effective- ness of the seat belt in a crash. B170A01E B180A01Y-AAT SEAT BELT-Driver's 3-Point System with Emergency Locking Retractor To Fasten Your Belt B180A01L 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. tor Type). It automatically adjusts to the proper length only after the lap belt portion of the seat belt is adjusted manually so that it fits snugly around your hips. When the seat belt is fully extended from the retractor to allow the instal- lation of a child restraint system, the seat belt operation changes to allow the belt to retract, but not to extend. (Automatic Locking Retractor Type). See page 1-24.

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