2009 Hyundai Sonata Owners Manual

1. Front Impact Sensor 2. "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" Indicator

(Front passenger's seat only)

3. SRS air bag warning light 4. Knee Bolster 5. Passenger's Airbag Module 6. Driver's Airbag Module 7. SRS Control Module (SRSCM) 8. Occupant Classification System

(Front passenger's seat only)

9. Driver's Seat Track Position Sensor 10. Side Impact Sensor 11. Retractor Pre-tensioner Assemblies

The airbag modules are located both in the center of the steering wheel and in the front passenger's panel above the glove box. When the SRSCM detects a sufficiently severe impact to the front of the vehicle, it will automatically deploy the front airbags.

B240B03L A fully inflated airbag, in combination with a properly worn seat belt, slows the driver's forward motion, reducing the risk of head and chest injury.

After complete inflation, the airbag immediately starts deflating, enabling the driver to maintain forward visibility and the ability to steer or operate other controls.

B240B02L Upon deployment, tear seams molded directly into the pad covers will separate under pressure from the expansion of the airbags. Further opening of the covers then allows full inflation of the airbags.

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Passenger's Front Airbag

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CAUTION:

o Do not install or place any accesso- ries (drink holder, cassette holder, sticker, etc.) on the front passenger's panel above the glove box in a vehicle with a passenger's airbag. Such ob- jects may become dangerous pro- jectiles and cause injury if the passenger's airbag inflates.

o When installing a container of liquid air freshener inside the vehicle, do not place it near the instrument cluster nor on the instrument panel surface. If there is any leakage from the air freshener onto these areas (instrument cluster, instrument panel or air ventilator), it may damage these

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parts. If the liquid from the air fresh- ener does leak onto these areas, wash them with water immediately.

Passenger's Front Airbag

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WARNING:

o If an airbag deploys, there may be a loud noise followed by a fine dust released in the vehicle. These conditions are normal and are not hazardous - the airbags are packed in this fine powder. The dust generated during airbag deployment may cause skin or eye irritation as well as aggravate asthma for some persons.

WARNING:

Always wash all exposed skin areas thoroughly with lukewarm water and a mild soap after an accident in which the airbags were deployed.

o The SRS can function only when the ignition key is in the "ON" position. If the SRS airbag warning light does not illuminate, or continuously remains on after illuminating for about 6
seconds when the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position, or after the engine is started, comes on while driving, the SRS is not working properly. If this occurs, have your vehicle immediately inspected by your Hyundai dealer.

o Before you replace a fuse or discon- nect a battery terminal, turn the igni- tion key to the "LOCK" position and remove the ignition key. Never remove or replace the airbag related fuse(s) when the ignition key is in the "ON" position. Failure to heed this warning will cause the SRS airbag warning light to illuminate.

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OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYS- TEM Your vehicle is equipped with an occupant classification system in the front passenger's seat. The occupant classification system is designed to detect the presence of a properly-seated front passenger and determine if the passenger's front air bag should be enabled (may inflate) or not. The driver's front air bag is not affected or controlled by the occupant classification system.

ONF038024N If the front passenger seat is occupied by a person that the system determines to be of adult size, and he/she sits properly (sitting upright with the seatback in an upright

*1)The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her as a child depending on his/her physique and posture.

*2)Do not allow children to ride in the front passenger seat. When a larger child who has outgrown a child restraint system sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her as an adult depending on his/her phy- sique or posture.

*3)Never install a child restraint system on

the front passenger seat.

WARNING:

Riding in an improper position or placing weight on the front passenger's seat when it is unoccupied by a passenger adversely affects the occupant classification system (OCS).

position, centered on the seat cushion with their seat belt on, legs comfortably extended and their feet on the floor), the "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" indicator will be turned off and the front passenger's air bag will be able to inflate, if necessary, in frontal crashes. You will find the "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" indicator on the center facia panel. This system detects the conditions 1~4 in the following table and activates or deactivates the front passenger air bag based on these conditions.

Condition and operation in the front pas- senger occupant classification system

Condition

detected by the occupant classification

system

1. Adult*1
2. Child*2 or

child restraint system*3

3. Unoccupied 4. There is a

malfunction in the system

"Passenger air bag off" indicator light

SRS

Front

warning

passenger

light

airbag

Off

On

On

Off

Off

Off

Off

Activated

Deactivated

Deactivated

On

Activated

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OVQ036013N o Never put a heavy load in the front passenger seat or seatback pocket.

OVQ036014N o Never place feet on the front

passenger seatback.

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Proper position

B990A01O When an adult is seated in the front passenger seat, if the "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" indicator is on, turn the ignition key to "LOCK" and ask the passenger to sit properly (sitting upright with the seat back in an upright position, centered on the seat cushion with their seat belt on, legs comfortably extended and their feet on the floor). Restart the engine and have the person remain in that position. This will allow the system to detect the person and to enable the passenger air bag.

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o Never sit with hips shifted towards

the front of the seat.

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o Never place feet on the dashboard.

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o Never excessively recline the front

passenger seatback.

o Never lean on the center console. o Never sit on one side of the front

passenger seat.

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If the "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" indica- tor is still on, ask the passenger to move to the rear seat.

WARNING:

Do not allow an adult passenger to ride in the front seat when the “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” indicator is illuminated, because the airbag will not deploy in the event of a crash. If the "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" indicator remains illuminated after the passenger reposi- tions themselves properly and the car is restarted, Hyundai recommends that passenger move to the rear seat because the passenger's front airbag will not deploy. The “PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF” indicator will not change according to the occupants posture after the vehicle has been running for 30 seconds. Front seat passengers must stay properly seated to avoid serious injury from a deploying airbag. For more information see page 1-42.

NOTE: The "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" indicator illuminates for about 4 seconds after the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position or after the engine is started. If the front passenger seat is occupied, the occupant classification sensor will then classify the front passenger after several more seconds.

WARNING:

Do not put a heavy load in the front passenger seatback pocket or on the front passenger seat. Do not hang onto the front passenger seat. Do not hang any items such as seatback table on the front passenger seatback. Do not place feet on the front passenger seatback. Do not place any items under the front passenger seat. Any of these could interfere with proper sensor operation.

WARNING:

If the occupant classification system is not working properly, the SRS air bag warning light on the instrument panel will illuminate because the passenger's front air bag is connected with the occupant classification system. If there is a mal- function of the occupant classification system, the "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" indicator will not illuminate and the passenger's front air bag will inflate in frontal impact crashes even if there is no occupant in the front passenger's seat. If the SRS air bag warning light does not illuminate when the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position, remains illumi- nated after approximately 6 seconds when the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position, or if it illuminates while the vehicle is being driven, have an au- thorized Hyundai dealer inspect the oc- cupant classification system and the SRS air bag system as soon as possible.

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! WARNING:

o Even though your vehicle is equipped with the occupant classification sys- tem, never install a child restraint system in the front passenger's seat. A deploying air bag can forcefully strike a child resulting in serious injuries or death. Any child age 12 and under should ride in the rear seat. Children too large for child restraints should use the available lap/shoulder belts. No matter what type of crash, children of all ages are safer when restrained in the rear seat.

o If the "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" indicator is illuminated when the front passenger's seat is occupied by an adult and he/she sits properly (sitting upright with the seatback in an upright position, centered on the seat cushion with their seat belt on, legs comfortably extended and their feet on the floor), have that person sit in the rear seat. o Do not modify or replace the front passenger seat. Don't place anything on or attach anything such as a blanket or after market seat heater to the front passenger seat. This can adversely affect the occupant classification system.

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Side Impact Airbag

B990B02LZ Your Hyundai is equipped with a side impact airbag in each front seat. The purpose of the airbag is to provide the vehicle's driver and/or the front passenger with additional protection than that offered by the seat belt alone. The side impact airbags are designed to deploy only during certain side-impact collisions, depending on the crash severity, angle, speed and point of impact. The side impact airbags are not designed to deploy in all side impact situations.

o Do not sit on sharp objects such as tools when occupying the front passenger seat. This can adversely affect the occu- pant classification system.

o Do not use accessory seat covers on

the front seats.

o Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear, as opposed to the front seat. It is recommended that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing child seat and an older child riding in a booster seat.

o Air bags can only be used once – have an authorized Hyundai dealer replace the air bag immediately after deployment.

o A smaller-stature adult who is not seated correctly (for example: seat excessively reclined, leaning on the center console, or hips shifted forward in the seat) can cause a condition where the advanced frontal air bag system senses less weight than if the occupant were seated properly (sitting upright with the seatback in an upright position, centered on the seat cushion with their seat belt on, legs comfortably extended and their feet on the floor). This condition can result in an adult potentially being misclassified and illumination of the "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" indicator.

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Curtain Airbag

Curtain Airbag

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Curtain airbags are located along both sides of the roof rails above the front and rear doors. They are designed to help protect the heads of the front seat occupants and the rear outboard seat occupants in certain side impact collisions.

The curtain airbags are designed to deploy only during certain side impact collisions, depending on the crash severity, angle, speed and impact. The curtain airbags are not designed to deploy in all side impact situations, collisions from the front or rear of the vehicle or in most rollover situations.

WARNING:

o For best protection from the side im- pact airbag system and to avoid being injured by the deploying side impact airbag, both front seat occupants should sit in an upright position with the seat belt properly fastened. The driver's hands should be placed on the steering wheel at the 9:00 and 3:00 positions. The passenger's arms and hands should be placed on their laps.

o Do not use any accessory seat covers. o Use of seat covers could reduce or prevent the effectiveness of the sys- tem.

o Do not install any accessories on the side or near the side impact airbag. o Do not place any objects over the airbag or between the airbag and yourself.

o Do not place any objects (an umbrella, bag, etc.) between the front door and the front seat. Such objects may be- come dangerous projectiles and cause injury if the supplemental side impact airbag inflates.

o To prevent unexpected deployment of the side impact airbag that may result in personal injury, avoid impact to the side impact sensor when the ignition key is on.

Side impact sensor

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WARNING:

o The side

impact airbag

is supplemental to the driver's and the passenger's seat belt systems and is not a substitute for them. Therefore your seat belts must be worn at all times while the vehicle is in motion. The airbags deploy only in certain side impact conditions severe enough to cause significant injury to the vehicle occupants.

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SRS Care The SRS is virtually maintenance-free and so there are no parts you can safely service by yourself. If the SRS airbag warning light does not illuminate, or continuously re- mains on, have your vehicle immediately inspected by your Hyundai dealer.

Any work on the SRS system, such as removing, installing, repairing, or any work on the steering wheel must be performed by a qualified Hyundai technician. Improper handling of the SRS system may result in serious personal injury.

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WARNING:

o Do not install a child restraint system in the front passenger seat position. A child restraint system must never be placed in the front seat. The infant or child could be severely injured by an airbag deployment in case of an accident.

o Modification to SRS components or wiring, including the addition of any kind of badges to the pad covers or modifications to the body structure, can adversely affect SRS perfor- mance and lead to possible injury.

o For cleaning the airbag pad covers, use only a soft, dry cloth or one which has been moistened with plain water. Solvents or cleaners could adversely affect the airbag covers and proper deployment of the system.

o No objects should be placed over or near the airbag modules on the steering wheel, instrument panel, and the front passenger's panel above the glove box, because any such object could cause harm if the vehicle is in a crash severe enough to cause the airbags to inflate.

! WARNING:

o If the airbags inflate, they must be replaced by an authorized Hyundai dealer.

o Do not tamper with or disconnect SRS wiring, or other components of the SRS system. Doing so could result in injury, due to accidental inflation of the airbags or by rendering the SRS inoperative.

o If components of the airbag system must be discarded, or if the vehicle must be scrapped, certain safety precautions must be observed. Your Hyundai dealer knows these precau- tions and can give you the necessary information. Failure to follow these precautions and procedures could in- crease the risk of personal injury.

o If your car was flooded and has soaked carpeting or water on flooring, you shouldn't try to start the engine; have the car towed to an authorized Hyundai dealer.

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Additional Safety Precautions o Never let passengers ride in the cargo area (trunk) or on top of a folded-down back seat. All occupants should sit upright, fully back in their seats with their seat belts on and their feet on the floor.

o Passengers should not move out of or change seats while the vehicle is mov- ing. A passenger who is not wearing a seat belt during a crash or emergency stop can be thrown against the inside of the vehicle, against other occupants, or out of the vehicle.

o Each seat belt is designed to restrain one occupant. If more than one person uses the same seat belt, they could be seriously injured or killed in a collision. o Do not use any accessories on seat belts. Devices claiming to improve oc- cupant comfort or reposition the seat belt can reduce the protection provided by the seat belt and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.

o Passengers should not place hard or sharp objects between themselves and the airbags. Carrying hard or sharp objects on your lap or in your mouth can result in injuries if an airbag inflates.

o Keep occupants away from the airbag covers. All occupants should sit upright, fully back in their seats with their seat belts on and their feet on the floor. If occupants are too close to the airbag covers, they could be injured if the airbags inflate.

o Do not attach or place objects on or near the airbag covers. Any object attached to or placed on the front or side impact airbag covers could interfere with the proper operation of the airbags. o Do not modify the front seats. Modifi- cation of the front seats could interfere with the operation of the supplemental restraint system sensing components or side impact airbags.

o Do not place items under the front seats. Placing items under the front seats could interfere with the operation of the supplemental restraint system sensing components and wiring harnesses.

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o Never hold an infant or child on your lap. The infant or child could be seriously injured or killed in the event of a crash. All infants and children should be properly restrained in appropriate child safety seats or seat belts in the rear seat.

! WARNING:

o Sitting improperly or out of position can cause occupants to be shifted too close to a deploying airbag, strike the interior structure or be thrown from the vehicle resulting in serious injury or death.

o Always sit upright with the seatback in an upright position, centered on the seat cushion with your seat belt on, legs comfortably extended and your feet on the floor.

Adding Equipment to or Modifying Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle. If you modify your vehicle by changing your vehicle's frame, bumper system, front end or side sheet metal or ride height, this may affect the operation of your vehicle's airbag system.

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

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13. Fuel Gauge 14. Parking Brake/Low Brake Fluid Level Warning Light 15. Low Oil Pressure Warning Light 16. Charging System Warning Light 17. Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level Warning Light 18. Check Engine - Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) 19. SRS (Airbag) Warning Light 20. Automatic Transaxle Position Indicator Light (If Installed) 21. Odometer/ Trip Odometer/ Trip Computer (If Installed) 22. CRUISE Indicator Light 23. Cruise SET Indicator Light 24. Trunk Lid Open Warning Light 25. Low Fuel Warning Light

1. Tachometer 2. Low Tire Pressure Telltale 3. TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Malfunction Telltale 4. Door Ajar Warning Light 5. Seat Belt Warning Light (Driver's side) 6. High Beam Indicator Light 7. Turn Signal Indicator Lights 8. Speedometer 9. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Lights

(If Installed)

10. Front Fog Light Indicator Light (If Installed) 11. ABS Service Reminder Indicator (SRI) (If Installed) 12. Coolant Temperature Gauge

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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

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SRS (Airbag) Warning Light

The SRS warning light comes on for about 6 seconds after the key is turned to the "ON" position or after the engine is started, after which it will go out.

This light also comes on when the SRS is not working properly. If the airbag warning light does not come on, or continuously remains on after operating for about 6
seconds when you turned the ignition key to the "ON" position or started the engine, or if it comes on while driving, have the SRS inspected by an authorized Hyundai dealer.

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Seat Belt Warning Light and Chime (Driver's Side)

Seat Belt Warning Light (Front Passenger's Side)

The driver's seat belt warning light and chime will activate to the following table when the ignition switch is in "ON" position.

The front passenger's seat belt warning light will activate to the following table when the ignition switch is in "ON" position.

Conditions

Warning Pattern

Conditions

Warning Pattern

Seat Belt

Vehicle Speed Light-Blink Chime-Sound

Seat Belt

Vehicle Speed

Light-Blink

Buckled →→→→→ Unbuckled

Unbuckled

Buckled

6 seconds

6 seconds

None

6 seconds

None

6 seconds

6 sec. on / 24 sec. off

(11 times)

6 seconds *1)

↓

Stop *2)

Below 3 mph

(5 km/h)

3 mph~6 mph

Above 6 mph

(10 km/h)

Above 6 mph

(10 km/h)

↓

Below 3 mph

(5 km/h)

Unbuckled

Unbuckled

Above 6mph (10 km/h)

Buckled

Buckled →→→→→

Unbuckled

Above 6mph (10 km/h)

Below 6mph (10 km/h)

6 seconds

Continuously

6 seconds

Continuously *1)

None

*1) The seat belt warning light will go off if the vehicle speed decreases below 3
mph (5 km/h). And if the vehicle speed increases above 3 mph (5 km/h), the warning light will blink again.

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Turn Signal Indicator Lights

Unbuckled

The blinking green arrows on the instrument panel show the direction indicated by the turn signals. If the arrow comes on but does not blink, blinks more rapidly than normal, or does not illuminate at all, a malfunction in the turn signal system is indicated. Your dealer should be consulted for repairs.

*1) Warning pattern repeats 11 times with interval 24 seconds. If the driver's seat belt is buckled, the light will stop within 6 seconds and chime will stop immedi- ately.

*2) The light will stop within 6 seconds and

chime will stop immediately.

NOTE: o You can find the front passenger's seat belt warning light on the center fascia panel.

o Although the front passenger seat is not occupied, the seat belt warning light will blink for 6 seconds.

o The seat belt warning light can blink when a briefcase or purse is placed on the front passenger seat.

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High Beam Indicator Light

The high beam indicator light comes on whenever the headlights are switched to the high beam or flash position.

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Front Fog Light Indicator Light (If Installed)

This fog indicator light comes on when the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position and the front fog light switch is on.

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Low Oil Pressure Warning Light

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Parking Brake/Low Brake Fluid Level Warning Light

CAUTION:

If the low oil pressure warning light stays on while the engine is running, serious engine damage may result. The oil pres- sure warning light comes on whenever there is insufficient oil pressure. In nor- mal operation, it should come on when the ignition switch is turned on, then go out when the engine is started. If the oil pressure warning light stays on while the engine is running, there is a serious malfunction. If this happens, stop the car as soon as it is safe to do so, turn off the engine and check the oil level. If the oil level is low, fill the engine oil to the proper level and start the engine again. If the light stays on with the engine running, turn the en- gine off immediately. In any instance where the oil light stays on when the engine is running, the engine should be checked by a Hyundai dealer before the car is driven again.

WARNING:

If you suspect brake trouble, have your brakes checked by a Hyundai dealer as soon as possible. Driving your car with a problem in either the brake electrical system or brake hydraulic system is dangerous, and could result in a serious injury or death.

Warning Light Operation The parking brake/brake fluid level warning light should come on when the parking brake is applied and the ignition switch is turned to "ON" or "START". After the engine is started, the light should go out when the parking brake is released. If the parking brake is not applied, the warning light should come on when the ignition switch is turned to "ON" or "START", then go out when the engine starts. If the light comes on at any other time, you should slow the vehicle and bring it to a complete stop in a safe location off the roadway.

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The brake fluid level warning light indicates that the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder is low and hydraulic brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4 specifications should be added. After adding fluid, if no other trouble is found, the car should be immediately and carefully driven to a Hyundai dealer for inspection. If further trouble is experienced, the vehicle should not be driven at all but taken to a dealer by a professional towing service. Your Hyundai is equipped with dual- diagonal braking systems. This means you still have braking on two wheels even if one of the dual systems should fail. With only one of the dual systems working, more than normal pedal travel and greater pedal pressure are required to stop the car. Also, the car will not stop in as short a distance with only half of the brake system working. If the brakes fail while you are driving, shift to a lower gear for additional engine braking and stop the car as soon as it is safe to do so.

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Trunk Lid Open Warning Light

This light remains on unless the trunk lid is completely closed and latched.

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Charging System Warning Light

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Low Fuel Level Warning Light

The charging system warning light should come on when the ignition is turned on, then go out when the engine is running. If the light stays on while the engine is running, there is a malfunction in the electrical charging system. If the light comes on while you are driving, have the system checked by your Hyundai dealer as soon as possible.

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Door Ajar Warning Light and Chime

The door ajar warning light warns you that a door is not completely closed and the chime warns you that the key is in the ignition switch. NOTE : The warning chime only sounds whenever the key is in the ignition switch and the driver's side front door is open simultaneously. The chime sounds until the key is removed from the ignition switch or the driver's side front door is closed.

The low fuel level warning light comes on when the fuel tank is approaching 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.

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Check Engine - Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

This light illuminates when there is a malfunction of an exhaust gas related component, and the system is not functioning properly so that the exhaust gas regulation values are not satisfied. This light will also illuminate when the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position, 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 key is turned to the "ON" position, take your car to your nearest authorized Hyundai dealer and have the system checked.

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ABS Service Reminder Indicator (SRI) (If Installed)

When the key is turned to the "ON" position, the Anti-Lock Brake System indicator will come on and then go off in a few seconds. If the ABS SRI remains on, comes on while driving, or does not come on when the key is turned to the "ON" position, this indicates that there may be a problem with the ABS. If this occurs, have your vehicle checked by your Hyundai dealer as soon as possible. The normal braking system will still be operational, but without the assistance of the anti-lock brake system.

WARNING:

If both the ABS SRI and Parking Brake/ Brake fluid level warning lights remain "ON" or come on while driving, there may be a problem with E.B.D. (Electronic Brake Force Distribution). If this occurs, avoid sudden stops and have your vehicle checked by your Hyundai dealer as soon as possible.

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Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Lights (If Installed)

The electronic stability control indicators change operation according to the ignition switch position and whether the system is in operation or not. They will illuminate when the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position, but should go out after three seconds. If the ESC or ESC- OFF indicator stays on, take your car to your authorized Hyundai dealer and have the system checked. See section 2 for more information about the ESC.

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CRUISE Indicator Light

The cruise indicator light in the instrument cluster is illuminated when the cruise control ON/OFF button on the steering wheel is pulled. The indicator light turns off when the cruise control ON/OFF button is pushed again. Information about the use of cruise control begins on page 1-91.

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Cruise SET Indicator Light

The Cruise SET indicator light in the instru- ment cluster is illuminated when the cruise control "COAST/SET" or "RES/ACCEL" switch is pushed. The Cruise SET indicator light does not illuminate when the cruise control "CANCEL" switch is pushed or the system is disengaged. To disengage the cruise control system, refer to "To cancel the cruise speed" on page 1-92.

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Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level Warning Light

The low windshield washer fluid warning light comes on when the washer fluid reservoir is approaching empty. When it comes on, add washer fluid at your earliest opportunity.

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BRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING SOUND The front and rear disc brake pads have wear indicators that should make a high-pitched squealing or scraping noise when new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all the time when the vehicle is moving. It may also be heard when the brake pedal is pushed down firmly. Excessive rotor damage will result if the worn pads are not replaced. See your Hyundai dealer immedi- ately.

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Low tire pressure telltale

The low tire pressure telltale comes on for 3 seconds after the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position. If the warning light does not come on, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is not working properly. If this occurs, have your vehicle checked by an authorized Hyundai dealer as soon as possible. This warning light will also illuminate if one or more of your tires are significantly under- inflated. You should stop and check your tires as soon as possible. If the warning light illuminates while driving, reduce vehicle speed immediately and stop the vehicle. Avoid hard braking and overcor- recting at the steering wheel. Inflate the tires to the proper pressure as indicated on the vehicle’s tire information placard. After adjusting the tire pressure of each wheel correctly, if the low pressure telltale light stays “ON” continuously, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is not working properly. If this occurs, have your vehicle checked by an authorized Hyundai dealer as soon as possible.

WARNING:

Significantly low tire pressure makes the vehicle unstable and can contribute to loss of vehicle control and increased braking distances. Continued driving on low pressure tires will cause the tires to overheat and fail.

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TPMS (Tire Pressure Moni- toring System) malfunction indicator

TPMS malfunction indicator comes on for 3 seconds after the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position. If the warning light does not come on, or continuously remains on after coming on for about 3 seconds when you turned the ignition key to the "ON" position, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is not working properly. If this occurs, have your vehicle checked by an authorized Hyundai dealer as soon as possible. The warning light also comes on and stays on when there is a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. If this happens, the system may not monitor the tire pressure. Have the system checked by an authorized Hyundai dealer as soon as possible.

WARNING:

o The TPMS cannot alert you to severe and sudden tire damage caused by external factors.

o If you feel any vehicle instability, im- mediately take your foot off the accelerator and slowly move to a safe position off the road.

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FUEL GAUGE

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ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE

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The normal range is approximately in the middle between "H" and "C". 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 (See "If the engine overheats" on the page 3-4.) 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.

ONF048044N The needle on the gauge indicates the approximate fuel level in the fuel tank. The fuel capacity is given in section 9.

NOTE: The " " symbol means, the fuel filler lid is located on the left side of the ve- hicle.

ONF048043N

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 adding coolant to the reservoir.

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B330A03A-AAT

TACHOMETER

B300A02A-AAT

SPEEDOMETER

B310B01NF-AAT

ODOMETER/TRIP ODOMETER

The tachometer registers the speed of your engine in revolutions per minute (rpm).

ONF048042N

ONF048040N Your Hyundai's speedometer is calibrated in miles per hour and kilometers per hour.

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 coverage.

ONF048051N

1. Odometer The odometer records the total distance traveled in miles. You will also find the odometer useful to determine when periodic maintenance should be performed.

NOTE: Federal law forbids alteration of the odom- eter of any vehicle with the intent to change the mileage registered on the odometer. The alteration may void your warranty coverage.

2. Trip Odometer

(Without Trip Computer)

ONF048049
Pushing in the TRIP switch behind the left side of the steering wheel when the igni- tion switch is turned "ON" will display two trip odometers in miles.

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ONF048048N

ONF048050

To shift from TRIP A to TRIP B, press the TRIP switch.

When the RESET switch is pressed for 1
second, the trip odometer will reset to 0.

TRIP A: Distance you have traveled from your origination point to a first destination.

TRIP B: Distance from the first destina-

tion to the final destination.

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B400B01NF-AAT

(If Installed) The trip computer is a microcomputer- controlled driver information gauge that displays information related to driving, such as estimated tripmeter, drive time, average fuel consumption and distance to empty on the LCD.

TRIP SWITCH

RESET SWITCH

ONF048049
Pushing in the TRIP switch when the ignition switch is in "ON" position changes the display as follows;

ONF048050
Push in the RESET switch more than 1
second to initialize the displayed informa- tion such as tripmeter, average fuel con- sumption and drive time.

TRIPMETER A

TRIPMETER B

DISTANCE TO EMPTY

AVERAGE FUEL CONSUMPTION

DRIVE TIME

1. Tripmeter (Miles)

2. Distance to Empty (Miles)

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ONF048048N o This mode indicates the total distance travelled since the last tripmeter reset. Total distance is also reset to zero if the battery is disconnected.

o Pressing the RESET switch for more than 1 second, when the tripmeter is being displayed, clears the tripmeter to zero.

o The meter's working range is from 0 to

999.9 miles.

ONF048054N

o This mode indicates the estimated dis- tance to empty from the current fuel level in the fuel tank.

o The trip computer may not register ad- ditional fuel if less than 1.36 gallons (6
liters) of fuel are added to the vehicle.

ONF048053N

o When the remaining distance is below 30 miles (50 km), “---” will be displayed and the distance to empty indicator will blink.

NOTE: o The distance to empty can differ from the actual tripmeter according to driving conditions.

o The distance to empty can vary ac- cording to the driving conditions, driv- ing pattern or vehicle speed.

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3. Average Fuel Consumption (MPG)

4. Drive Time

ONF048055N o This mode indicates the total time from the starting of the engine to the ignition key "OFF" after resetting. When the RESET switch is pushed, it will be initialized to '0:00'. If the ignition switch is turned to OFF for more than 2 hours, it will be reset automatically.

o The drive time will be initialized to '0:00'

after being displayed to '99:59'.

ONF048122N

o This mode calculates the average fuel consumption from the total fuel used and the distance since the last average consumption reset.

o The total fuel used is calculated from the

fuel consumption input.

o Average fuel consumption is reset to

zero if the battery is disconnected.

o To reset the average fuel consumption to zero (--), press the RESET switch for more than 1 second. If the fuel is refilled more than 1.36 gallons (6 liters), it will be reset automatically.

o When you drive 0.5 mile and less after resetting, the average fuel consumption will be displayed to '--'.

MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH

LIGHT

B340A01A-AAT

COMBINATION TURN SIGNAL, HEADLIGHT AND HIGH-BEAM SWITCH Turn Signal Operation Pulling down on the lever causes the turn signals on the left side of the car to blink. Pushing upwards on the lever causes the turn signals on the right side of the car to blink. As the turn is completed, the lever will automatically return to the center position and turn off the turn signals at the same time. If either turn signal indicator light blinks more rapidly than usual, goes on but does not blink, or does not go on at all, there is a malfunction in the system. Check for a burned-out fuse or bulb or see your Hyundai dealer.

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Lane Change Signal

B340C04A-AAT

Headlight Switch

ONF048064
To indicate a lane change, move the lever up or down to a point where it begins flashing. The lever will automatically return to the center position when released.

ONF048060
To operate the headlights, turn the barrel on the end of the multi-function switch. The first position turns on the parking lights, sidelights, tail lights and instrument panel lights. The second position turns on the headlights. NOTE: The ignition must be in the "ON" position to turn on the headlights.

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Parking Light Auto Off o The purpose of this feature is to prevent the battery from being discharged. The system automatically turns off the head- lights and parking lights when the driver removes the ignition key and opens the driver-side door.

o With this feature, the parklight will be turned off automatically if the driver parks on the side of road at night. If necessary, to keep the lights on when the ignition key is removed, perform the following : 1) Open the driver-side door. 2) Turn the parking lights OFF and ON again using the light switch on the steering column.

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B340D01A-AAT

High-beam Switch

B340E01A-AAT

Headlight Flasher

B340G01LZ-AAT

Auto Light (If Installed)

ONF048063
To turn on the headlight high beams, push the lever forward (away from you). The High Beam Indicator Light will come on at the same time. For low beams, pull the lever back toward you.

ONF048062
To flash the headlights, pull the switch lever toward you, then release it. The headlights can be flashed even though the headlight switch is in the "OFF" position.

ONF048061
To operate the automatic light feature, turn the barrel on the end of the multi-function switch. If you set the multi-function switch to "AUTO", the tail lights and headlights will be turned automatically on or off ac- cording to external illumination conditions.

NOTE: Turn the lights manually in foggy, cloudy and rainy conditions.

NOTE: o Never place anything over the sensor (1) located on the instrument panel to ensure better auto light system con- trol.

o Don't clean the sensor using a win-

dow cleaner.

o If your vehicle has window tint or other types of coating on the windshield, the AUTO light system may not work prop- erly.

FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCH

B360B01L-AAT

(If Installed)

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B350A01A-AAT

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ONF048065

To turn on the front fog lights, place the switch (1) in the "ON" position. They will light when the headlight switch is in the second position.

NOTE: If you turn on the headlight high beams, the front fog lights will be turned off.

(1)

(2)

(3)

ONF048066N The windshield wiper switch has three positions:

1. Intermittent wiper operation 2. Low-speed operation 3. High-speed operation

NOTE: To prevent damage to the wiper system, do not attempt to wipe away heavy accu- mulations of snow or ice. Accumulated snow and ice should be removed manually. If there is only a light layer of snow or ice, operate the heater in the defrost mode to melt the snow or ice before using the wiper.

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B350B01O-GAT

Windshield Washer Operation

Mist Wiper Operation

B350C01NF-AAT

Adjustable Intermittent Wiper Operation

ONF048068
To use the windshield washer, pull the wiper/washer lever toward the steering wheel. When the washer lever is operated, the wipers automatically make two passes across the windshield. The washer continues to operate until the lever is released.

ONF048066N

If a single wipe is desired to clear mist, push the windshield wiper and washer control lever upwards.

ONF048066N To use the intermittent wiper feature, place the wiper switch in the "INT" position. With the switch in this position, the interval between wipes can be varied from approximately 1 to 18 seconds by turning the interval adjuster barrel (1).

NOTE: o Do not operate the washer more than 15 seconds at a time or when the fluid reservoir is empty.

o In icy or freezing weather, be sure the wiper blades are not frozen to the glass prior to operating the wipers. o In areas where water freezes in winter,

use windshield washer antifreeze.

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CAUTION:

Do not clean the inner side of the rear window glass with an abrasive type of glass cleaner or use a scraper to remove foreign deposits from the inner surface of the glass as this may cause damage to the defroster elements.

NOTE: The engine must be running for the rear window defroster to operate.

HAZARD WARNING SYSTEM

B370A01A-AAT

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER SWITCH

B380A02NF-AAT With Manual A/C

ONF048057
The hazard warning system should be used whenever you find it necessary to stop the car in a hazardous location. When you must make such an emergency stop, always pull off the road as far as possible. The hazard warning lights are turned on by pushing in the hazard switch. This causes all turn signal lights to blink. The hazard warning lights will operate even though the key is not in the ignition. To turn the hazard warning lights off, push the switch a second time.

With Automatic A/C

ONF048072

ONF048071N

The rear window defroster switch also activates the outside rearview mirror heaters. The rear window defroster and heated outside rearview mirrors are turned on by pushing in the switch. To turn the defroster off, push the switch a second time. The rear window defroster automatically turns itself off after about 20 minutes. To restart the defroster cycle, push in the switch again after it has turned itself off.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT CONTROL (RHEOSTAT)

CIGARETTE LIGHTER

B400A01NF-GAT

B410A01A-AAT

B420A02A-AAT

ONF048106N There are three control buttons for the digital clock. Their functions are: H - Push "H" to advance the hour indi-

cated.

M - Push "M" to advance the minute

indicated.

Display conversion

- To change the 12 hour format to the 24 hour format, press the “H” and “M” buttons at the same time for more than 3 seconds. For example, if the “H” and “M” buttons are pressed for more than 3 seconds while the time is 10:15 p.m., the display will be changed to 22:15.

ONF048039N The instrument panel lights can be made brighter or dimmer by turning the instrument panel light control knob.

ONF048101N For the cigarette lighter to work, the key must be in the "ACC" position or the "ON" position. To use the cigarette lighter, push it all the way into its socket. When the element has heated, the lighter will pop out to the "ready" position. Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed in. This can damage the heating element and create a fire hazard. If it is necessary to replace the cigarette lighter, use only a genuine Hyundai replacement or its approved equivalent.

! CAUTION:

Do not use electric accessories or equip- ment other than the Hyundai genuine parts in the socket.

POWER OUTLETS

B500D02NF-AAT

(If Installed)

ONF048105
These supply 12V electric power to operate electric accessories or equipment only when the key is in the "ON" or "ACC" position.

! CAUTION:

o Use the power outlets only when the engine is running and remove the plug from the power outlet after using the electric device. Using the power outlets when the engine stops or keep- ing the electric device plugged in for many hours may cause the battery to discharge.

o Do not use the power outlet to connect electric accessories or equipment that are not designed to operate on 12
volts.

o Some electronic devices can cause electronic interference when plugged into the power outlet. These devices may cause excessive audio noise and malfunctions in other electronic systems or devices in your vehicle.

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DRINK HOLDER

B450A01NF-GAT

Front Drink Holder

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ONF048103
The drink holder for holding cups or cans is located on the main console.

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B450B01NF-GAT

Rear Drink Holder

HNF2185
The rear drink holder for holding cups or cans is located in the center of the rear seat armrest.

! CAUTION:

Place the drink holder in its closed position while not in use.

! WARNING:

o Use caution when using the drink hold- ers. A spilled beverage that is very hot can injure you or your passen- gers. Spilled liquids can damage interior trim and electrical compo- nents.

o Do not place objects other than cups or cans in the drink holder. These objects can be thrown out in the event of a sudden stop or an accident, possibly injuring the passengers in the vehicle.

SEATBACK POCKET

B540B01E-GAT

(If Installed)

HNF2042
The seatback pockets for holding papers are located on the backside of the front seats.

SUNROOF

B460A02Y-AAT

(If Installed) Sun Shade

B460B01TG-GAT

Opening the Sunroof System

B460B01NF If your vehicle is equipped with this feature, you can slide or tilt your sunroof with the sunroof control buttons located on the overhead console. The sunroof can only be opened, closed, or tilted when the ignition switch is in the "ON" position.

B460A01NF Your HYUNDAI is equipped with a sliding sunshade which you can manually adjust to let in light with the sunroof closed, or to block sunlight.

WARNING:

Never adjust the sunshade while driving. This could result in loss of control and an accident that may cause death, serious injury, or property damage.

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Auto slide open To use the auto slide feature, momentarily (more than 1 second) press the SLIDE OPEN button on the overhead console. The sunroof will slide all the way open. To stop the sunroof sliding at any point, press any sunroof control button.

Manual slide open Press the SLIDE OPEN button on the over- head console for less than 0.5 second.

Auto slide close To close the sunroof, press the TILT UP button on the overhead console for more than 1 second. The sunroof will slide all the way close. To stop at the desired point, press any sunroof control button.

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Auto Reverse If an object or part of the body is detected while the sunroof is closing automatically, it will reverse direction, and then stop. Auto reverse function does not work if a tiny obstacle is blocked between the sliding glass and the sunroof sash. You should always check that all passengers and objects are away from the sunroof before closing it.

B460C01TG-GAT

Tilting the Sunroof System

Manual tilt down To close the sunroof, press the SLIDE OPEN button on the overhead console and hold it until the sunroof is closed.

NOTE: After washing the car or after there is rain, be sure to wipe off any water that is on the sunroof before operating it.

WARNING:

Be careful that someone’s head, hands and body are not trapped by a closing sunroof.

Manual slide close Press the TILT UP button on the overhead console for less than 0.5 second.

B460B01NF

Auto tilt up To use the auto tilt feature, momentarily (more than 1 second) press the TILT UP button on the overhead console. The sunroof will tilt all the way open. To stop the sunroof tilting at any point, press any sunroof control button.

Manual tilt up Press the TILT UP button on the overhead console for less than 0.5 second.

WARNING:

o Do not close a sunroof if anyone's hands, arms or body are between the sliding glass and the sunroof sash, as this could result in injury.

o Do not place your head or arms out of

the sunroof opening at any time.

o While the vehicle is moving, always keep the head, hands and other parts of the body of all occupants away from the roof opening. Otherwise, you could be seriously injured if the ve- hicle stops suddenly or if the vehicle is involved in an accident.

! CAUTION:

o Do not open the sunroof in severely cold temperatures or when it is covered with ice or snow.

o Periodically remove any dirt that may have accumulated on the guide rails. o Do not press any sunroof control button longer than necessary. Damage to the motor or system com- ponents could occur.

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B460D01NF-AAT

Manual Operation of Sunroof If the sunroof does not operate electrically:

1. Open the sunglass holder. 2. Remove the two mounting screws of the front overhead console with a (+) driver.

HNF2028

HNF2029
3. Insert the hexagonal head wrench provided with the vehicle into the socket. This wrench can be found in the vehicle's trunk or glove box.

4. Turn the wrench clockwise to open or counterclockwise to close the sunroof.

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B460E01TG-GAT

Resetting the sunroof Whenever the vehicle battery is discon- nected or discharged, or you use the emergency handle to operate the sunroof, you have to reset your sunroof system as follows:

1. Turn the ignition key to the "ON" position. 2. Press the TILT UP button for more than 1 second to tilt up the sunroof completely when the sunroof is fully closed. Then, release the button.

3. Press and hold the TILT UP button once again until the sunroof has returned to the original position of TILT UP after it is raised a little higher than the maximum TILT UP position. Then, release the button.

4. Press and hold the TILT UP button within 5 seconds until the sunroof is operated as follows; TILT DOWN → SLIDE OPEN → SLIDE CLOSE Then, release the button.

! CAUTION:

If the sunroof is not reset, it may not operate properly.

INTERIOR LIGHT

B480B01Y-AAT

Map Light Without sunroof

With sunroof

B480B01NF Push in the map light switch to turn the light on or off. This light produces a spot beam for convenient use as a map light at night or as a personal light for the driver and the passenger.

B490A02NF-AAT

Interior Light

HNF2110
The interior courtesy light has two buttons. The two buttons are:

o DOOR In the "DOOR" position, the interior cour- tesy light comes on when any door is opened or when a door is unlocked by the transmitter. The light goes out gradually 30
seconds after the door is closed. However if the ignition switch is ON or all vehicle doors are locked when the door is closed, interior light will turn off even within 30
seconds.

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STORAGE BOX

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o ON In the "ON" position, the light stays on at all times.

B491A03O-AAT

B500A01Y-AAT

GLOVE BOX

CAUTION:

Do not leave this button pressed for an extended period of time when the ve- hicle is not running.

HNF2183
The sunglass holder is located on the front overhead console. Push the end of the cover to open the sunglass holder.

WARNING:

o Do not keep objects except sunglass inside the sunglass holder. Such ob- jects can be thrown from the holder in the event of a sudden stop or an acci- dent, possibly injuring the passen- gers in the vehicle.

o Do not open the sunglass holder while the vehicle is moving. The rear view mirror of the vehicle can be blocked by an open sunglass holder.

ONF048099

WARNING:

To avoid the possibility of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop, the glove box door should be kept closed when the car is in motion.

o To open the glove box, pull on the glove

box release lever.

o The glove box door can be locked (and

unlocked) with the key.

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B500B01NF-GAT

Illuminated Glove Box (If Installed) Opening the glove box will automatically turn on the light when the multi-function switch is turned to the first position.

B500B01HP-DAT

MULTI BOX

CENTER CONSOLE COMPARTMENT

B505A01NF-GAT

Center Console Box

ONF048100N To open the cover, push the cover. It can be used for storing small items.

ONF048098
The center console box is used for storing cassette tapes or small articles. To use the center console box, pull up the handle and lift the lid as shown.

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CAUTION:

o Do not operate the switch continu- ously for an unnecessary length of time.

o Scraping ice from the mirror face could cause permanent damage. To remove any ice, use a sponge, soft cloth or approved de-icer.

WARNING:

Be careful when judging the size or dis- tance of any object seen in the passen- ger side rearview mirror. It is a convex mirror with a curved surface, and any objects seen in this mirror are closer than they appear.

OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR

B510B01Y-AAT

Electric Type

! WARNING:

To avoid the possibility of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop, the center console box lid should be kept closed when the car is in motion.

ONF048035L The outside rearview mirrors can be adjusted to your preferred rear vision, both directly behind the vehicle, and to the rear of the left and right sides. The remote control outside rearview mirror switch controls the adjustments for both right and left outside mirrors.

To adjust the position of either mirror: 1. Move the selecting switch (1) to the right or left to activate the adjustable mechanism for the corresponding door mirror.

2. Adjust mirror angle by depressing the appropriate perimeter switch as illustrated.

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B510D01HP-AAT

OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR HEATER With Manual A/C